Customer Success Story: Centric & Evolution Mining

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OVERVIEW

Evolution Mining, a leading Australian gold producer, sought to transform its Red Lake Operation into a world-class asset. However, several challenges were impacting efficiency and profitability:

High Production Costs – Operating at $2,500 per ounce, Red Lake’s cost structure was unsustainable.
Underperformance in Production – Targeting 300,000 ounces per year, yet only on track to deliver 160,000 ounces.
Grade & Dilution Issues – Poor ore tracking led to inefficiencies in grade control and dilution management.
Limited Operational Visibility – Decision-makers lacked real-time data to address bottlenecks.
Workforce Shortages – A remote location made hiring and retaining skilled employees difficult.

To overcome these obstacles, Evolution Mining implemented Centric Enterprise, a fully integrated, data-driven operational platform.

High Production Costs – Operating at $2,500 per ounce, Red Lake’s cost structure was unsustainable.

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Underperformance in Production – Targeting 300,000 ounces per year, yet only on track to deliver 160,000 ounces.

Grade & Dilution Issues – Poor ore tracking led to inefficiencies in grade control and dilution management.

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Limited Operational Visibility – Decision-makers lacked real-time data to address bottlenecks.

Workforce Shortages – A remote location made hiring and retaining skilled employees difficult.

The Solution: Centric Enterprise – A Unified, Intelligent Mining Platform

To overcome these obstacles, Evolution Mining implemented Centric Enterprise, a fully integrated, data-driven operational platform.

Shift Planning & Execution – Improved scheduling, shift handovers, and real-time performance tracking.

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Material Tracking & Inventory Management – Reduced inefficiencies in ore movement and reconciliation.

Automated Data Capture – Eliminated manual transcription errors and accelerated reporting cycles.

Enhanced Decision-Making – Real-time dashboards provided critical insights for site and corporate teams.

Workforce Empowerment – Control room operators and underground (UG) teams gained greater operational control.

Implementation Approach: A Phased Rollout for Maximum Impact

Evolution Mining and Centric executed a strategic implementation, ensuring seamless integration without disrupting production:

Phase 1: Data Standardisation & Real-Time Visibility – Integrated shift planning, handovers, and reporting.
Phase 2: Process Automation & Mobile Data Capture – Introduced automated workflows, reducing manual workload.
Phase 3: Enterprise-Wide Optimisation – Expanded Centric’s capabilities across three processing mills and other Evolution sites.

The Results: A High-Performance Mine with Measurable Gains

Since deploying Centric Enterprise, Evolution Mining’s Red Lake Operation has achieved remarkable improvements in cost reduction, efficiency, and operational visibility:

40% Reduction in Manual Data Entry – Shift teams spend more time on optimisation, less on paperwork.
Improved Production Planning & Execution – Seamless shift handovers and real-time tracking reduced delays.
Optimised Grade Control & Reconciliation – Enhanced ore tracking minimised dilution and improved overall recovery.
Future-Ready Expansion – With a scalable, integrated system in place, Evolution is now expanding Centric across its global operations.

Looking Ahead: Continuous Innovation & Growth

With the foundation for operational excellence now in place, Evolution Mining is:

Scaling Centric Inventory Manager & Reconciliation across all processing sites.
Expanding Critical Gear Tracking Solutions to optimise equipment utilisation.
Further Developing Mobile Data Capture for maintenance and field operations.

Conclusion: A Smarter, More Profitable Red Lake Operation

By adopting Centric Enterprise, Evolution Mining has transformed Red Lake into a high-efficiency, data-driven mine. With real-time visibility, streamlined workflows, and empowered teams, Evolution is well on its way to restoring Red Lake as a premier Canadian gold asset.