Plant Operations and Maintenance

Services include plant operations, maintenance execution, asset management, metallurgical optimisation, and continuous improvement. Supported by standardised systems and digital tools, Minopex ensures safe, efficient, and reliable performance aligned with production targets.

A key differentiator is scalability — from single-site operations to multi-asset portfolios — with a strong focus on safety, cost control, and operational excellence. By integrating operations and maintenance, Minopex maximises availability, improves recovery and throughput, and extends asset life.

Operational Readiness

Minopex developed its Operational Readiness (OR) offering to bridge the critical gap between project delivery and operational stability. With more than 50 OR projects delivered globally, we ensure that people, processes, systems, and infrastructure are fully prepared before commissioning begins.


Key elements include:

  • Gap assessments benchmarked against best practice
  • Definition of operating models and mobilisation plans
  • Recruitment, training, and organisational design
  • Integration of ICT systems and business processes
  • Use of proprietary OR tools for planning and risk management

Commissioning and Ramp-up Services (SWAT)

Internally referred to as the “SWAT” team (Special Works and Training), this unit represents the pinnacle of Minopex’s operational expertise. Comprising highly experienced professionals, the team is responsible for commissioning and ramping up mineral processing plants globally, while transferring critical skills to site teams to ensure long-term success.

Ensersa Special Projects

Ensersa, Minopex’s Special Projects division, supports flexible and innovative partnership models that extend beyond traditional O&M. This capability enables co-investment, co-development, and integrated engineering and operational solutions aligned with client objectives. 
Key services include:

  • Plant Refurbishment and Operations – Extending asset life through targeted upgrades, debottlenecking, and optimisation
  • Shutdown and Maintenance Support – Safe, efficient execution of planned outages and high-intensity maintenance activities
  • Design-Build-Operate (DBO) – Turnkey delivery from design through to operations
  • BOOT and BOOM Models – Flexible commercial structures to optimise capital and risk allocation 

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Business Improvement and Technical (BIT) and Neuromine

Minopex’s BIT capability combines business improvement methodologies with deep technical expertise to enhance plant efficiency and profitability through data-driven optimisation and continuous improvement.

NeuroMine Mining Insights Centre:  

NeuroMine is Minopex’s state-of-the-art Mining Insights Centre, leveraging real-time data analytics, remote sensing, and AI to improve throughput, recovery, uptime, and plant stability. Supporting multiple operations globally, NeuroMine enables faster, data-driven decision-making.
Supporting tools include:

  • MinePulse Chatbot – Real-time operational insights via mobile alerts
  • ProLET – Process Loop Efficiency Tracking for improved control and energy efficiency
  • APM – Asset Performance Management for early fault detection and reduced downtime

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