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The future Though GCO has enjoyed a successful start to its production cycle , Patarica is determined not to let standards slip . Continuous improvement is demanded from the top down , and a six-person mine optimisation team is in place to make sure adjustments are continually made for the better .
The team has a blend of experience , with mechanical , electrical and geological expertise fuelling a unit that strives to find improvements . Runtime is at the top of its priority list . “ The team has a number of projects in progress and is driven by the key issues that cause the longest amount of down time . That ’ s their
A GCO resettlement village
mandate ,” adds Patarica .
“ The key thing for me is creating a sustainable business for Senegal . We ’ re here for the long haul and we ’ ve got to get a return for our shareholders and key stakeholders and through that process we have to create a lot of value internally within Senegal .”
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