ESG ENHANCEMENT Jet Demolition offers mine end-of-life and closure execution solutions that consider ESG targets
ENGINEERING NEWS -2024-08-23
Engineering News: Mining companies are being assisted with improving their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance through demolition, rehabilitation and related services company Jet Demolition’s provision of access to efficient demolition and rehabilitation solutions for unused, obsolete, aged or dilapidated infrastructure during a mine’s closure planning phase. The company also assists in evaluating the appropriateness of current or new infrastructure.
“Oftentimes, the proactive removal of redundant infrastructure allows for the site footprint to become available for new construction, thereby further limiting the direct impact of infrastructure on undisturbed land,” says Jet Demolition project and contracts manager Kate Bester.
The company works in tandem with clients and contractors to align the mining company’s ESG targets and objectives with the best approach for mine closure planning and execution.
The removal of redundant infrastructure, especially during ongoing operations, also allows for the removal of unsafe structures, thus lessening the burden on ongoing maintenance, further conserving resources, she adds.
Jet Demolition also offers clients rehabilitation services for the environment in which a mining operation is located after a mine has been closed and demolition has been carried out, thereby ensuring the environmental aspect of ESG is not neglected.
“Jet Demolition is equipped and experienced in delivering turnkey demolition services, with final rehabilitation of the impacted footprint included within the scope of services. This means that redundant infrastructure can be removed and impacted land can be rehabilitated immediately thereafter by a single service provider,” states Bester.
Further, Jet Demolition is also enhancing its internal ESG commitments and objectives by offering clients alternative uses and solutions for materials or products that would traditionally be considered waste material in the demolition process.
SOURCE: Focusing on ESG through process optimisation (engineeringnews.co.za)
