Snowline Gold Corp is a visionary leader in the Canadian mining sector, focused on district-scale, greenfield gold discoveries to find world-class gold deposits in the Yukon, Canada. The majority of this work takes place in the eastern Tombstone Gold Belt, which hosts their flagship Rogue Property, and Valley deposit. This region is known for its rich mineral deposits and challenging geological and inclement environmental conditions.
Snowline Gold chose Minconsult Exploration Services through a competitive bid, impressed by our track record and our ability to handle complex construction projects in remote places.
Project Scope
Minconsultโs first season of work involved the construction of over 100 drill, pump and helicopter pads at various locations within the remote mountain terrain of the Selwyn Basin; this was particularly challenging because mountain hazards were a possible threat to both the crew and their gear. Drilling in the area was essential for conducting advanced drilling operations in order to assess the regionโs potential.
The Challenges
Located in remote, mountainous terrain, the project area and mountain range with all the hazards that come with such terrain; this risks the drilling crewsโ safety and the expensive drilling equipment. Additionally, the remote nature of the sites meant that logistics and access were highly challenging, complicating the transport of materials and personnel. Snowline needed a reliable and experienced partner who could handle both demanding environmental conditions and a company experienced in assessing managing risk in remote mountainous sites.
Our Approach
Our strategy blended risk management with hands-on construction experience. Before breaking ground, we completed detailed risk assessments of potential hazards to better understand what we were against.
Objectives:
- To safely construct drill pads in difficult mountainous areas.
- To ensure all construction remained on schedule in order to meet drilling timelines.
- To manage environmental and geological risks, prioritize all personnel and equipment safety.
