North Parkes Mine

Overview

The North Parkes copper-gold mine in New South Wales, is a long-standing, high-performance operation producing both copper and gold through block cave mining. As part of its ongoing infrastructure support, Insulect supplied a 145kV Disconnector, enabling safe and reliable high-voltage switching to ensure efficient and continuous operation of the site.

Challenge

Mining operations like Northparkes run continuously, so power needs to be stable and dependable at all times. Any interruption can affect production and lead to downtime.

The site also needs to carry out regular maintenance, which means parts of the electrical system must be safely isolated without disrupting the rest of the operation.

This requires equipment that is both reliable and easy to operate, especially in a demanding industrial environment.

Solution

Insulect supplied a 145kV disconnector designed for safe and efficient high-voltage switching.

This equipment allows operators to isolate sections of the network when needed, making maintenance safer and more controlled. It was integrated into the mine’s existing electrical system to support ongoing operations.

Benefits

With the disconnector in place, the site has improved control over its electrical network. Maintenance can be carried out more safely, with less impact on overall operations.

The equipment is built for reliability, helping reduce the risk of faults and supporting consistent power supply across the site.

This contributes to smoother day-to-day operation and helps keep production on track.

Results

Today, the Northparkes Mine continues to operate efficiently, supported by a reliable electrical system that keeps power flowing where it’s needed.

Insulect’s disconnector plays an important role in maintaining safe and stable operations, even during maintenance or system changes.

The result is a dependable setup that supports ongoing production and helps the site perform at a high-level year after year.