| Company | Ravenswood Gold Mine |
| Location | Ravenswood, QLD |
| Timeline | 2021 |
| Project Overview |
The Ravenswood Gold Mine in Queensland produces over 200,000 ounces of gold annually, with Insulect supplying 72kV Disconnectors to support its high-voltage infrastructure. |
| Products |
72kV Disconnectors |
Overview
The Ravenswood Gold Mine, located in North Queensland, underwent a significant $350 million expansion, increasing its production capacity to over 200,000 ounces of gold annually and extending its operational life beyond 2035. As part of this expansion, Insulect supplied 72kV Disconnectors, ensuring reliable high-voltage switching to support the mine's enhanced electrical infrastructure.
Challenge
Expanding a large mining operation means increasing demand on every part of the site’s infrastructure, especially power. The electrical system needed to handle higher loads while continuing to operate safely and reliably around the clock.
There was also a need for safe and simple isolation points so that maintenance could be carried out without shutting down large parts of the operation. In a continuous mining environment, any interruption can impact productivity and efficiency.
Solution
Insulect supplied 72kV disconnectors designed for safe and reliable high-voltage switching.
These disconnectors allow sections of the electrical network to be safely isolated when required, making maintenance and fault response easier and safer. They were integrated into the mine’s upgraded electrical infrastructure as part of the expansion project.
Benefits
With Insulect’s disconnectors in place, the Ravenswood Gold Mine benefits from a safer and more flexible electrical system.
Maintenance teams can isolate equipment more easily, reducing risk and improving safety. The system also supports more stable power distribution across the expanded site, helping operations run smoothly under increased demand.
The equipment is built for long-term reliability, which is important for a remote, high-output mining environment.
Results
Today, the Ravenswood Gold Mine continues to operate with expanded capacity and improved efficiency, supporting strong gold production into the future.
Behind the scenes, its high-voltage electrical system runs safely and reliably, supporting continuous mining operations.
Insulect’s disconnectors help ensure the mine has the dependable power infrastructure it needs to operate safely and efficiently well into its extended life.