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Barrick Pueblo Viejo, the leading Canadian-based transnational mining company, contacted Kunak to develop an air quality monitoring system at the Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic. It is the 5th largest gold mine in the world, producing 0.8 million ounces year.
Top 10 largest gold mines in the world – Source: VisualCapitalist
Barrick Pueblo Viejo’s environmental team was looking to strengthen environmental monitoring at the mine through a Kunak AIR Pro stations network measuring various pollutant gases and particulates, powered by solar energy to operate in key areas without the need for an electrical connection. These devices also include anemometers to create visualisations of pollutant dispersion and determine the direction and origin of pollution.
The objective was to monitor, manage and analyse in real time the environmental impact of mining operations and related activities at critical locations. As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Barrick Pueblo Viejo uses this data to make decisions that continually improve air quality in the area and protect the health of its employees and nearby communities.
The monitoring network also makes it possible to record key parameters and issue early warnings when anomalies are detected or when preset thresholds are exceeded, facilitating rapid and effective decision-making to minimise their effects.
