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ACACIA MINING BUZWAGI MINE IN TANZANIA (KAHAMA AIRSTRIP)

In need of upgrading the Airstrip Soil Solutions was contacted to provide an assessment and subsequent
solution for the improvement of the airstrip surface. The site assessment revealed that the condition of the
airstrip needed attention, as loose gravel was prevalent on the surface, which was causing visibility issues,
landing problems, damage to the aircraft, and causing unsafe conditions for emergency reverse thrust
situations. The airstrip surface was lightly skimmed using a grader to remove any imperfections and properly
contoured for drainage, all oversized particles were removed, the surface was compacted and EBS was
applied as a surface seal using several coats over the airstrip and taxiway. The result is a dust free all weather
airstrip that is now preserved and protected from erosion and degradation with improved skid resistance,
better pilot visibility, which allows for improved aircraft acceleration, greatly reduces damage to aircraft and is
easily maintained.

ACACIA MINING (AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD) TULAWAKA MINE IN TANZANIA

Experiencing problems with their airstrip the management at Tulawaka contacted Soil Solutions to provide a
solution to prevent dust and improve the surface of the airstrip. A site assessment was conducted and it was
found that the surface of the airstrip was covered with loose gravel, was experiencing the loss of ne material,
foreign object debris (FOD) was difcult to see, the surface was slippery when wet and dangerous for
emergency reverse thrust as well as causing damage to the aircraft and the tyres of the aircraft. All loose
material was removed, the surface was shaped and contoured for proper drainage compacted to a smooth
nish and then sealed with EBS Soil Stabilizer which seals and protects the surface from erosion, loss of nes,
cracking or pothole formation and most importantly eliminates dust and allows for increased safety, visible
FOD, improved skid resistance, reduced rolling resistance, high visibility on approach, improved aircraft
acceleration and zero damage to aircraft.

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