Yellow Power International Completes Major Production Drilling Project at Tarkwa
Successfully completed a 6-month production drilling contract at one of Ghana's largest gold mines, drilling over 50,000 meters.
Yellow Power International is proud to announce the successful completion of a major production drilling project at the Tarkwa Gold Mine in Ghana's Western Region. The six-month contract, which concluded ahead of schedule, involved drilling over 50,000 meters of blast holes for the mine's production operations.
The project showcased YPI's commitment to excellence and safety, achieving zero lost-time incidents throughout the entire operation. Our team of skilled drill operators and technicians worked around the clock using state-of-the-art Atlas Copco drill rigs to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.
"This project demonstrates our capability to handle large-scale mining operations while maintaining the highest safety standards," said Emmanuel Kweku Ganu, Founder and CEO of Yellow Power International. "Our team's dedication and expertise were key to delivering this project on time and within budget."
The Tarkwa project utilized YPI's fleet of modern production drilling equipment, including multiple Sandvik DR460i rotary blast hole drills. These state-of-the-art machines enabled the team to achieve drilling rates of up to 300 meters per day, significantly exceeding industry standards.
Key Project Highlights
- Total meters drilled: 50,000+
- Zero lost-time incidents
- Completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule
- Average drilling rate: 280 meters/day
- Peak productivity: 350 meters/day
This successful project has further strengthened YPI's reputation as a leading mining support services provider in Ghana and across West Africa. The company continues to expand its operations and invest in cutting-edge equipment to serve the growing needs of the mining industry.
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