Building Resilient Mining Infrastructure and Roads

Mining operations depend on a variety of roads to ensure efficiency, safety, and productivity, including haul roads, internal site roads, access roads, parking areas, stockpile pads and more. Each serves a specific function, but all face the same challenges: the wear and tear from heavy vehicles, the impact of seasonal weather, and the demands of constant use.

The Challenges of Unsealed Roads for Mining Operations

Mining operations face significant challenges due to unsealed roads, particularly in harsh weather environments. Seasonal rains wreak havoc, causing issues like potholes and corrugation, and make roads hazardous and at times, impassable. Dust is a pervasive problem, reducing visibility, affecting worker health and safety, and reducing vehicle and mining equipment lifespan. The result is frequent maintenance, costly delays, and compromised safety.

The Visible and Hidden Cost of Unsealed Roads

The cost of unsealed or poorly maintained roads is both direct and indirect. Obvious expenses include continuous cycles of maintenance for road grading and repairs, particularly during and after, rainy seasons. Less visible costs are no less impactful with dust acting as an abrasive, causing increased tire wear, reduced fuel efficiency due to clogged engine components, and accelerated damage to vehicles and equipment as it infiltrates mechanical systems and contaminates lubricants. Worker productivity can also suffer due to delays and unsafe conditions.

Extending Mining Equipment and Machinery Lifespan

AggreBind solutions reduce the hidden costs associated with unsealed roads, where not only air quality is compromised, but also the performance of vehicle and equipment, leading to increased wear and costly repairs. Mining equipment lasts longer when operating on stable, dust-free surfaces. Fewer breakdowns and repairs caused by fine dust particles infiltrating machinery, mean less downtime and lower operational costs. Additionally, vehicles benefit from improved fuel efficiency on smoother roads, further driving cost savings.

AggreBind’s Sustainable Mining Solution

AggreBind stabilizes roads and road bases using locally sourced materials, including in-situ soils for sealing unsealed roads, and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) for repairing potholed operational roads with wearing surfaces. Mining operations reduce dependence on imported aggregates or bitumen, creating durable roads capable of withstanding the intense demands of mining traffic.

An AggreBind implementation transforms pothole-ridden and degraded roads into reliable infrastructure. Unlike the temporary fix afforded by maintenance-grading cycles, roads stabilized with AggreBind provide a long-term solution that withstand seasonal weather and heavy vehicle loads.

Long-Term Savings and Sustainable Infrastructure

Investing in stabilized roads with AggreBind delivers long-term financial and operational benefits. By cutting costs associated with maintenance, equipment wear, and downtime, mining operations can redirect resources toward growth and innovation. In addition, the use of local materials and RAP aligns with sustainable development goals, supporting ESG responsibilities, compliance obligations, and sustainability commitments.

AggreBind’s ability to transform mining roads into durable, efficient, and cost-effective infrastructure makes it an essential partner for progressive mining operations. From haul roads to internal parking lots, AggreBind ensures that roads are no longer a liability but an asset for productivity and sustainability.