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WorleyParsons has a significant process plant track record planned for when a project is defined. So in addition to getting the end product out we need to attach a lot of emphasis around what and how to bring support equipment and resources into the country,” Boughton explains. Designing with this end in mind can result in significant value improvement opportunities through for example the use of large scale modularisation. WorleyParsons has implemented this approach successfully in pit-to-port projects in Canada, Latin America and Australia. Pit-to-port infrastructure WorleyParsons believes the most successful pit-to-port infrastructure projects are those delivered by global experts coupled with local capability who are able to deliver across the entire customer value chain. In theory this means WorleyParsons defines pit-to-port systems within a broader service offering, “including the delivery of all mining activity, infrastructure and supporting infrastructure; the rail corridor; the Port; as well as all supporting requirements such as communications, water, roads, power, right through to the port. This further incorporates any and all mining development phases from exploration assistance through to mine construction and production start-up,” Boughton outlines. Although some clients want the whole capability, the majority only want segments from different companies. “A full chain service offering helps minimise the number of interfaces that clients need to coordinate, which in turn minimises project risk. Regardless, if it’s a complete pit-to- port offering, or segments within, WorleyParsons understands the various interfaces and can work with the client to manage them,” says Enright. “A current example of utilising our capability across the entire mining value chain involves us applying our expertise in multi-modal transport, logistics and expediting to reduce the time it takes to get product to market. There are many complexities like cross-border delays, inefficient processes and involvement of excessive third parties; but we’ve already identified significant cost savings and process improvements.” Safety and governance Many companies developing new projects in Africa are based and listed in the world’s major mining financial hubs in the UK, Australia, WorleyParsons’ localisation programmes ISSUE 6 2014 MINING REVIEW AFRICA 51