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The technical concept for mining of mineral commodities in open pit is defined as planning and project development of a surface mine, with the goal of creating instruments for implementation of technically and economically optimal raw material mining, while taking environmental concerns into account.

Based on the developed planning criteria, planning and project development aims at allowing for implementation of surface mining processes in a way that specific costs per ton of mineral can be calculated and minimized, based on the surrounding conditions.

The planning and project development of surface mining forms an iterative process and encompasses several stages. Towards the end of the seventies GOERGEN, HUPP and STOLL developed a scheme for a sequential order of planning and project development of surface mining. In their principle these steps, which are listed below, are still valid and can also be applied to present-day projects.

However, it should be noted that planning and project development is always implemented in a way that several planning steps can also be executed in parallel.

1. Evaluation of external influencing factors

2. Evaluation of economic project data

3. Evaluation of detailed deposit information through prospection and exploration

4. Determining the optimum field size

5. Resource Estimation (separated by quality)

6. Determining the size of operations and life span

7. Choice of mining method and planning of mining operations

8. Choice of open pit mine layout and its main influencing factors

9. Planning of initial mining

10. Selection of equipment

11. Dewatering

Introduction to Surface Mining EngineeringImplementing mining projects requires extensive

planning, and includes project preparatory processes, as well as dynamic, continuous and project-related elements. In this regard the planning framework needs to be adjusted to the respective phases of the project in terms of timing, and needs to be flexible in terms of organisation. Thus the planning and design of mining operations is always focused on the future and, among others, includes the systematic search for and the setting of goals, as well as setting and achieving target data, which are to be met through planning.

Surface mining engineering comprises of the entire technical measures and means for extraction of hard solid raw material in an open pit. Surface mining is defined as a mining operation that is characterized by the fact that the overburden and the mineral itself are extracted in an open excavation.

Compared to underground mining, surface mining offers the following advantages:

Few mining losses•

Higher degree of mechanization•

Larger operating units•

Quicker starting of the planned winning•

Greater transparency of operations•

Higher safety of work and operations•

Easier selective extraction•

Increased output•

Disadvantages are dependence on the climate, the need to move large, waste in surface mines with high overburden coverage, as well as the extensive usage of land and the accompanying total mining damage. Globally, around 80% of all mineral commodities are extracted through surface mining.

Introduction to Surface Mining EngineeringDeposit Characteristics and their Influence on Surface Mining Engineering

by Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. H. TudeshkiInstitute of Mining | TU Clausthal | Germany

In their in-service education chapters, the previous AMS issues 01/2013 and 02/2013 have extensively dealt with “Introduction to Raw Material Extraction” and have concluded “Mining Solid Mineral Raw Material in Underground Mining”. In the current AMS issue, we are pleased to start a new chapter, introducing surface mining and explaining deposit characteristics and their influence on surface Mining engineering.


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I. Exposure

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II. Normal operation

III. Runoutresidual hole

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12. Determining mining and dump levels

13. Calculation of the critical mine stage

14. Calculation of stock pile size

15. Risk-calculation of surface damage

16. Reclamation concept

17. Cost calculation

The present document presents some selected planning steps in detail.

Deposit Characteristics and their Influence on Surface Mining Engineering

The options for creating an access to a deposit are determined by the spatial location of a mineral in the earth crust, its form, its extent, its depth and ultimately by the morphology of the mining field.

Areal (Horizontal) MiningAfter removing the overburden, layered, flat deposits can

be mined in a predominantly horizontal way. Compared to the target end depth, measurements in length and width

of the mining field are relatively large-scale. In so-called lareal mining masses are usually transported against gravity for further processing (transport reference point). While in the initial phase of surface mining the overburden masses have to be transported out of the open pit mining area and dumped outside, the creation of free space during further phases of mining allows for dumping part of the overburden masses inside the open pit mine. Consequently this type of mining is characterized by the setting up an outside and inner dump, as well as by a residual space.

Vertikal Mining (Mining towards the Depth)

The access to and extraction of layers in steep bedding or in steep vein requires mining development according to depth. In this case the areal extension of extraction is relatively small. Excavated masses are transported against gravity to the surface or to the transport delivery point.

Fig. 1:Areal (Horizontal) Mining - Prinziple


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Mineral

transport reference pointDump

Building an inner dump is very difficult and can only be done under certain circumstances. The characteristics of this type of mining, which is also called mining towards the depth, is the building of outside dumps and a relatively big residual area.

Hillside/Slope miningIn case a deposit is located within a topographic

elevation, for example in a slope or hill, mining development is done in reverse of the mining towards the depth. Here the excavated masses are transported from above to below to the transport reference level, e.g. the primary crusher. Dependent on the formation of the deposit, combinations of above mining types are possible.

Within the described mining types, various systems can be applied for removal of the overburden and extraction of the mineral. On one hand the selection is made based on geological and petrographic characteristics of the rocks, on the other hand it is based on operational conditions, such as selectivity and quality control. Other influencing factors are regionally significant and environmental aspects, such as generation of noise and dust and neighbourhood protection.

Extraction over a longer period of time on one single level is called slice-mining. This mining method is applied in homogeneous deposits. In case several benches are in operation simultaneously, relative to each other, it is called multi-level mining.

Fig. 2:Mining towards the depth

Fig. 3:Hillside/Slope mining


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Mining direction

Raw material

Overburden

In case multiple benches are included in one operational group, it becomes group mining. This mining method is limited to mining in consolidated rock, where there is no conflict potential with regard to environment and neighbourhood protection.

In deposits with flat seam and little overburden coverage, and in case of laminar mining, the deposit can be dealt with in separate stripes. In that case overburden is removed

in a way that the mineral is stripped and mined in a strip. The extracted overburden masses are dumped within the created strip. This method is called strip mining.

Advancing extraction fronts over a longer period of time is defined as pit development. In case of parallel mining, the benches of the extraction and dumping side are advanced in parallel with a quite constant distance, in the direction of mining.

Fig. 4:Strip Mining

Fig. 5:Parallel mining [25]


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In case of pivot mining, the mining and dumping benches are rotated around a common pivot point. Mining progress at the pivot point is zero and reaches its maximum value at the end of the benches. In deposits with very heterogenic material or grade distribution the benches are moving forward without any regular geometry. Based on the required quality control or the extraction of high-grade ore deposits, the mine is developed into various directions, depending on the deposit.

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Fig. 7:Irregular mine progress [25]


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Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Hossein H. Tudeshki studied from 1977 to 1980 at the Mining College of Shahrud (Iran); following several years of work in the mining industry, he completed his mining study at the RWTH Aachen in 1989. Since 1992 he was Chief Engineer at the Institute for Surface Mining (Bergbaukunde III) of the RWTH Aachen, mainly active in the field of open cast mining and drilling technique. He did his doctor degree in 1993 and qualified as a university lecture in 1997. In 1998 the Venia Legendi was awarded to him be the RWTH Aachen for the field “Rock and Earth Open Pit Mining”. In November 2001 he was appointed as Professor for Surface Mining and International Mining at Clausthal University of Technology.He already has over 25 years of experience in the field of project planning and cost-benefit analysis within the frame of various mine planning projects. The international tasks rendered by him mount up to more than 300 international raw material-related projects.

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Geological uncertainty and its effects on financial project performance

The mining industry as a business is quite distinct to other manufacturing ventures. It is characterised by a value chain, which elementary production factor is not completely known or fully understood - the mineral deposit. Information about the deposit in terms of spatial grade distribution is scarce and taken from only few drill-holes compared to the whole extension of the deposit. A gross figure for the relation between volume sampled and volume of the entire ore body in the mining industry is given by Dagbert (2003) with 1: 10.000.000. In other words, one kg of sample represents 10.000t of ore to be mined or five to ten train loads. It is obvious that there is some uncertainty associated with estimating the local grades and eventually the grades of a train load. This uncertainty has a strong impact on the economic performance of any project. Most mining projects sell “products” of ore defined in tight quality bands to costumers. In iron ore, train or ship loads

Adding project value by managing geological risk in mining

Dr. - Ing. MPhil Jörg Benndorf Assistant Professor Resource-Engineering

TU Delft | Department of Geosciences & Engineering |

Faculty of CEG |Delft | Netherlands

have to be delivered in a certain range between upper and lower quality limits for multiple elements including Al2O3, SiO2, P or LOI (Stone et al, 2004). Another example is coal, which has to be shipped in certain limits to the power plants to guarantee an efficient and environmental responsible energy production.

Figure 1 shows a typical compassion between model based prediction and actual shipped calorific value of delivered coal. Certainly the actual variability is significantly larger than the prediction suggested. Deviations from production targets cause inefficiencies in subsequent processes, penalties and directly impact the cash flow of the overall project. To understand the interaction between mineral resource, mining equipment, mining process and product quality and for best decision making, geological uncertainty needs to be well understood.

Fig. 1:Model based prediction vs. actual delivered calorific value (Benndorf, 2009).

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Questions like:

“What is the current knowledge about the ore body?”,•

“What is a desired level of confidence of knowledge to •make best decisions?”,

“Which exploration effort is required to obtain the desi-•red level of confidence?” or

“Which frequency and magnitude of deviations are to be •expected, when executing a certain mine plan?”

are essential to ask to understand and manage geological project risk.

Traditional methods in mine planning and production management are based on single interpolated ore body model, using for example Kriging. Although these models can be quiet good locally, they also exhibit a smoothing effect. Typically, low-grade values are overestimated whereas high-grade values are underestimated (David, 1977; David, 1988). Interpolation methods are unable to account for in-situ variability and uncertainty associated with the description of the ore body.

The ability to model geological uncertainty, utilising it for quantifying project risk and its integration into long- and short-term production scheduling opens up a high potential to decreases project risk and enhances project profitability.

One direction of future research in Resource Engineering at TU Delft will involve the development of a framework for managing geological risk and the application to different stages in a mining project. The following contribution will provide an overview of a framework of risk based decision making in mining. It integrates methods of modelling geological uncertainty by the means of conditional simulation in geostatistics, the concept of a transfer function to quantify project risk and to optimisation algorithms for mine planning. Selected examples along the mine value chain will illustrate the concepts and demonstrate the significant benefit of the risk based approach compared to the traditional deterministic approach based on one interpolated ore body model.

A framework for managing geological risk

A framework of managing geological risk integrates three main elements:

Modelling geological uncertainty, 1. Evaluating project risk due to geological 2. uncertainty and Optimising decisions in mining under geological 3. uncertainty.

Following subsections provide a brief introduction to each of the elements. For more detailed information the given references provide a good start for the interested reader.

Decisions in mining, such as equipment selection and specification, the optimisation of a short- or long term mine plan or the design of blending opportunities are usually based on one estimated ore body model. Although estimated models can be quiet good locally, they also exhibit a smoothing effect. To account for variability and grade uncertainty, methods of conditional simulation have been increasingly applied over the last two decades (Journel and Huijbregts, 1978; Goovaerts, 1997; Chiles and Delfiner, 1999; Dimitrakopoulos 2004). Conditional simulation is a Monte-Carlo-Simulation based technique that allows generating multiple possible models or scenarios of the deposit based on the information available, e.g. exploration drill holes.

Each model is called realisation and reproduces available data and information, statistics and spatial variability. In the terms of geostatistics, the generated models reproduce the representative data histogram and the variogram. Figure 2 shows a comparison between models generated by interpolation and simulation for a multi-seam coal deposit. A visual inspection of the models illustrates the differences very well. The interpolated model suggests a very smooth seam geometry and distribution of calorific value, however, this smoothness does not represent what was found in the data. Essentially this smooth behaviour does not represent reality. The two simulated models exhibit features inferred from data, namely the variability. Each realisation captures the global structure of the deposit but exhibits a different behaviour at a local scale.

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Analysing the spread of values from different realisations at a location, say a mining block, allows for quantifying uncertainty in prediction and inferring probabilities of exceeding certain thresholds.

Applications of conditional simulation in mining present their own challenges, including the size of simulations, computational efficiency and data management. Large ore body models, frequently discretised by up to millions grid nodes, need to be generated. The development of algorithms for mining application has to take this requirement into account.

Generally, techniques can be divided into direct conditional simulation methods and two-step methods. Two-step methods, such as the almost historical turning bands (e.g. Journel and Huijbregts, 1978) or spectral methods (e.g. Borgman et al 1984; Pardo-Iguzquiza and Chica-Olmo, 1993) first generate unconditional simulations, which are conditioned by Kriging afterwards. This involves redundant computations and increases computational costs. Direct conditional simulation methods, such as sequential methods (Scheuer and Stoller, 1962; Journel, 1994) and conditional simulation via covariance matrix decomposition (Davis, 1987) perform the conditioning step during the simulation process. Dimitrakopoulos and Luo (2004) suggest the theoretical background for

a computationally efficient method, the generalised sequential Gaussian simulation (GSGS). This sequential simulation approach simulates groups of clustered nodes simultaneously instead node-by-node, which decreases computing time. Benndorf and Dimitrakopoulos (2007) investigated practical aspects of GSGS and demonstrated its benefits in terms of runtime in a case study. Applied to a copper ore body of 14.000.000 grid nodes GSGS run 20 times faster than a similar implementation of the traditional Sequential Gaussian Simulation.

The concept of quantifying risk due to geological uncertainty is based on a general framework of ore body uncertainty in mining projects (Dimitrakopoulos, 1998; Dimitrakopoulos, 2004). Based on several equally possible ore body models the mining process or sequence of processes, such as open pit design or production scheduling, is conceptualised as transfer function. For a set of simulated ore body models the transfer function will generate a distribution of the response, which defines its space of uncertainty. Response values are usually key performance indicators of the project such as the net present value (NPV), tonnage or grades.

Fig. 2:Comparison between deposit models based on Interpolation and Simulation in geostatistics (Benndorf, 2009).

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Figure 3 illustrates the concept. It is important to recognise that in general the transfer function is a non-linear function. The consequence is that an average type ore body model, such as generated from an interpolation algorithm, may not provide the average of response uncertainty. This often generates a bias leading to non-optimal decisions.

An example of a simulation based risk assessment in mining was performed in Benndorf (2009). For a given coal deposit with a defined level of exploration a mine plan was evaluated regarding its economic performance (Figure 4).

Based on estimated CAPEX and OPEX figures and the long-term mining sequence the interpolated model resulted in a single NPV-forecast of 42,7 Mio. Euro. Applying 25 simulated models to the evaluation procedure, a distribution of possible NPV’s was generated as shown in figure 4.

Analysing this distribution it is somewhat surprising that the interpolation based forecast will never be achieved. In the best case, executing the mine plan will generate an NPV of 39,8 Mio Euro, in the worst case only 27,2 Mio Euro.

The expected value of the risk based approach is about 36,2 Mio Euro and is significant less than the interpolation based estimation. The reason for this phenomenon is the non-linear transfer function “Mine Plan”. Variabilities, which are not captured in the interpolated model, cause deviations from production targets leading eventually to a negative economic impact. It is important to state at this point that the here quantified uncertainty is solely due to geological uncertainty and does not take into account other factors, such as uncertainty in market price.

Certainly interesting is the spread between Minimum and Maximum of 9.0 Mio Euro. This amount is an expression of imperfect knowledge about the deposit. The ability to quantify the “costs of imperfect knowledge” provides

Fig. 3:General framework of modelling ore body uncertainty in mining

(Dimitrakopoulos, 2004).

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Fig. 4:Quantification of financial project risk due to geological uncertainty (right)

and optimizing exploration strategy (left).

the means for improving decisions in exploration. The left side of figure 4 displays a typical diagram for optimising exploration expenditure. It shows the exploration costs as function of spacing between drill holes K(s) and the expected earnings as function of the spacing G(s).

Intuitively the exploration costs decrease with drill-hole spacing as do the earnings, because increasing geological uncertainty increase the frequency and magnitude of deviations from production targets. Utilising the information from simulation based evaluation, G(s) can be quantified before the operation is commissioning and strategic decisions regarding exploration expenditures is made. Linking directly the economic consequence with the level of exploration is an essential part in reporting resources and reserves according international standards, e.g. the Australian JORC –Code (JORC, 2004).

Mine planning aims to define the “best” mining plan subject to the constraints imposed by physical and geological conditions, policies and the operational mining approach. The term “best” is defined by management objectives. These typically include maximising the monetary value of a mining project. An essential part of mine planning is production scheduling (Hustrulid and Kuchta, 1995).

It is concerned about the extraction sequence of parts of the deposit. Long-term production scheduling defines the sequence of mining phases, working fronts or pushbacks over the whole mine life with the goal to optimise the monetary value of the mining project. Restrictions are imposed by market and technological conditions.

Production scheduling in mining ventures involving multi-element deposits, such as nickel, bauxite, coal or iron ore deposits, strongly depends on the ability to model and include the geochemical composition of the ore into the optimisation process. It influences the performance of the beneficiation process and the properties of the final product. In many mining projects often problems associated with high fluctuations in various quality parameters are reported. At the same time there is an increasing demand of output ore under strict market conditions. To minimize quality fluctuation and deliver a most homogeneous product, variability of key quality parameters should be adressed already in long-term production scheduling. Ramazan and Dimitrakopouos (2004) presented an approach to integrate modeled geological uncertainty into long-term production scheduling using stochastic integer programming (SIP). The goal here is to generate an extraction sequence that maximises the monetary value of the project while minimising the risk of deviating from production targets. This is achieved by integrating multiple simulated scenarios of the deposit into the optimisation algorithm.

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Benndorf and Dimitrakopoulos (2010) applied the concept to an iron ore mine in Western Australia (Figure 5). The study considered production targets in terms of the different quality parameters SiO2 and Al2O3 and metal quantity. Results demonstrated the benefits of stochastic scheduling using simulations compared to the traditional approach using an interpolated model. Figure 6 shows the risk profile of meeting quality targets defined by maximum and minimum criteria per period for both schedules.

Fig. 5:Stochastic production schedule of a Channel Iron Ore deposit in Western Australia (after Benndorf and Dimitrakopoulos, 2010).

Fig. 6:Risk profiles of SiO2 and Al2O3, per period for the traditional schedule based on an interpolated model (left) and the stochastic schedule using geostatistical simulation (right) (after Benndorf and Dimitrakopoulos, 2010).

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The traditional scheduling approach exhibits high fluctuations of the quality parameter, while the stochastic approach produces a schedule with significantly lower risk of deviating from targets. In addition, the economic benefit of the stochastic schedule was quantified with 35% less costs in penalties for deviating from targets compared to the one based on an interpolated model.

Conclusions and future research Understanding effects of geological uncertainty plays a

key role in managing project risk in mining. A framework was presented that integrates modelling geological uncertainty, quantifying project risk and optimising decisions under uncertainty. The discussed examples demonstrate, how the framework can lead to a better understanding in geological uncertainty impacting financial performance. Besides the discussed cases the approach has high potential to improve decisions along the whole mining value chain, including optimization of drill-hole spacing, defining selectivities and selective mining units, equipment selection, short-term mine planning or stock-pile management.

The current trend in mining is moving towards more sophisticated applications of modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) leading to a large amount of data along the whole extraction, transportation and beneficiation process. In addition to exploration data these data provide valuable information about the actual spatial behaviour of the resource and its impact to process efficiency and resource recovery. Future research will concentrate on capturing process data, back-propagation and integrating it into the resource and reserve model. Doing this in a real-time manner will provide the opportunity to identify deviations of the actual production from planning assumptions and take immediate action by optimising the process under the new conditions.

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[2.] Benndorf, J., 2009. Evaluation of lignite deposits using conditional simulation in geostatistics. Schriftenreihe des Institutes für Geotechnik und Markscheidewesen der TU Clausthal, Heft 18/2009.

[3.] Benndorf, J. und Dimitrakopoulos, R., 2010.Stochastic Long-Term Production Scheduling of Iron Ore Deposits – Integrating Joint Multi-Element Geological Uncertainty. In Dimitrakopoulos,R. (ed.), Advances in Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning I. The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Spectrum Series, vol. 17. pp. 151 – 158.

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[17.] Journel, A. G., 1994.Modelling uncertainty: some conceptual thoughts. In Dimitrakopoulos, R., ed., Geostatistics for the Next Century: Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordtrecht, The Netherlands, p. 30-43.

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[19.] Ramazan, R., und Dimitrakopoulos, R., 2004. Stochastic optimisation of long-term production scheduling of open pit mines with a new integer programming formulation. In Dimitrakopoulos, R., and Ramazan, S., eds, Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning, Uncertainty and Risks Management: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Melbourne, VIC, p. 353-359.

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[21.] Stone, P., Froyland, G., Menabde, M., Law, B., Pasyar, R. und Monkhouse, P., 2004. Blasor- blended iron ore mine planning optimisation at Yandi. In Dimitrakopoulos, R., and Ramazan, S., eds, Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning, Uncertainty and Risks Management: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Melbourne, VIC, p. 285-288.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

TU Delft Department of Geosciences & Engineering, Faculty of CEG

Stevinweg 12628 CN Delft, NLP.O. box 50482600 GA Delft, NLTel: +31 15 278 6024Mobil: +31 628873079eMail: [email protected]

Dr.-Ing. MPhil Jörg BenndorfAsssitant Professor Resource Engineering

ExpertiseJörg is an Mining Engineer with 10 years industry experience. He worked as project leader and project manager for large investment projects, mine planning engineer, operational engineer and consultant in Germany, Australia, USA, and Jamaica. His interests are in process optimization along the whole mining value chain from exploration to processing. In particular his research focuses in methods of real-time data integration, geostatistical modeling and geological risk assessment, mine process simulation and mine planning optimization. Jörg graduated at the University of Mining and Metallurgy “Bergakademie” Freiberg/ Germany. He holds a PhD in Mining geostatistics from TU Clausthal /Germany and a MPhil in Mining Engineering from University of Queensland/ Australia.

ResearchGeostaistical methods for assessing geological mining pro-•ject riskLong- and short term mine planning optimization and integra-•tion of geological risk

Mining process simulation and optimization•

Current projectsReal-Time Reconcilation and Optimization of open pit mining •operationsGeostatistical simulation of geology and its implications to •operations efficienc

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Are you looking for innovative conveyor belt technology solutions? Whether you want advice about the design of conveyor systems and their components, such as the belt turnover stations, pulley diameter, or loading and transfer stations, or you need help with aspects concerning the installation, commissioning, and safe operation of conveyor belts, such as creating the belt splices, the belt pull-in strategy, repair technology, rectifying belt misalignment, or the electronic monitoring of belt wear, belt rips, or the condition of belt splices – ContiTech is the right partner for you!


Belt conveyor systems are the most efficient way to transport large quantities of bulk materials. Using conveyor belts, coal, ash, potash, crushed raw ore, sand and so on can be transported safely and cost-efficiently out of the mine shaft, open pit mine, or interim storage facility so that they can be further processed. ContiTech has for decades been the world‘s leading manufacturer of textile and steel-cord conveyor belts and special products for conveyor systems in a wide variety of performance classes. Thanks to its extremely broad production program and outstanding product know-how, ContiTech is a highly competent business partner for customers.

Closed-trough belts (known as Pipe belts or Rollgurte) are an innovative solution that was developed by ContiTech and has seen service in numerous projects since the end of the 1980s. Every belt is designed to the individual conveyor system and optimized in line with the relevant ambient conditions. The guidance of the conveyor belt in the conveyor system requires a special design of the idlers, meaning that a conveyor belt is no cheap solution. But in most cases, the clear benefits of closed-trough belts quickly outweigh the drawbacks!

A closed-trough belt is similar to a conventional belt, but its design is different. Not only does it differ in terms of the overlapping zone between the two outer edges and the arrangement of the carcass, but the system also features multiple transverse reinforcements (see Figure 2). With its rounded design, the closed-trough belt closes up as tightly as possible, thereby stand the belt tensions. The

Fig. 1:Closed-trough belt (left) and conventional troughed belt (right)

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stiffness of the belt is designed to ensure that it fits to the conveyor system, yet flexibly and to minimize deformations for example in curves. A system comprising multiple transverse reinforcements made from different materials ensures the dimensional stability of a closed-trough belt even under extreme ambient conditions.

This specially designed closed-trough belt lies flat on the drive- and tail pulleys, which means that it looks like a standard conventional troughed belt. Upstream and downstream of the drive- and tail pulleys, however, the special arrangement of the idlers makes it look more like a pipe. The transported material is enclosed, which protects the material and the environment from each other.

A complex conveyor line with lots of curves can be cover-•ed with just a single closed-trough belt system. The sys-tem can follows the terrain’s natural contour in order to minimize the conveyor’s impact to the environment and no transfer points, or the required drive- and take-up stations are needed.

The transported material is protected against environment •(snow, rain, wind, etc.)

Few transport losses (if any) and minimal cleaning of the •conveyor line required

The system can be designed with very “sharp” curves.•

3D curves are possible.•

Large angles of inclination of up to 35° are possible.•

Low-elongation belts allow for short tensioning distances•

Closed-trough belts are particularly effective when the material can be loaded and transported in BOTH

directions of conveying. In this way, used bulk goods can be transported from the factory to the ship in one direction, while, say, fuel delivered by the ship can be transported back in the other. Another example is when coal is transported in the currying conveyor strand from the open-cast mine to the power station and the ash is transported in the return strand from the power station back to the open-cast mine to be deposited – the perfect solution for the mining and industry sectors!

Power stations (coal, ash, gypsum)•

Coal mines•

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Waste processing•

The benefits of closed-trough belts can be leveraged to the full in all of these sectors.

Even today, ContiTech is continuing to refine this technology. One outcome of its development work is the MEGAPIPE. With an external diameter of up to around 900 mm, the MEGAPIPE can transport up to around 9000 m3/h (calculated with a conveyor speed of 6 m/s and filling level of 75%)!

Our application engineers and service team are happy to offer all the practical assistance and advice you need. Whether you need help with the belt or conveyor system design, vulcanization of the belt splices, on-site repairs, belt pull-in, or commissioning, our experts are ready to help. That‘s perfection right down to the very last detail!

Fig. 2:Special arrangement of a carcass and the transverse reinforcements in a steel-cord closed-trough belt

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Refinskaya GRES (OGK-5) close to Yekaterinburg, Russia

OEM: Takraf GmbH•Transported material: Hot coal ash +90°C •(material at temperatures of up to +130°C can also be transported)Center distance: 4390 m•Conveyor speed: 5.2 m/s •Ambient operating temperature: -45°C … +45°C•Outer diameter of closed-trough belt: 570 mm•AC motors: 4 x 800 kW at the head end and •2 x 800 kW at the tail endConveyor line: 5 horizontal curves and •1 vertical curve Minimum curve radius on the conveyor line: •420 m

Western Arch Coal Skyline Mine, Utah, USAOEM: ThyssenKrupp Robins Inc., Denver, •ColoradoTransported material: Crushed coal•Center distance: 3414 m•Conveyor speed: 4.2 m/s•Ambient operating temperature: -40°C – +40°C•External diameter of closed-trough belt: 452 mm•DC motors: 2 x 299 kW at the tail end and •1 x 299 kW at the head endConveyor line: 22 horizontal curves and •45 vertical curves Minimum curve radius on the conveyor line: •365 m

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ContiTech Conveyor Belt GroupMining Europe | Northeim

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Always a step ahead with innovation management:From concept to marketable product

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. kGBeckum | Germany

In order to achieve sustained success, companies must be able to quickly turn

new ideas into marketable products. This is essential for survival, particularly in the light of increasing globalization. The latter leads to stronger competition, and the pressure on companies to innovate increases. The BEUMER Group has therefore firmly integrated an innovation management process for the systematic planning, control and monitoring of innovations in its company strategy.

Innovation management is part of the company strategy at the BEUMER Group

Although a good idea is an important prerequisite for successful innovation, it needs considerably more. This idea must be technically implemented and made ready for the market. With its innovation management system, the BEUMER Group tracks the development of customer-oriented solutions from concept to implementation in the form of successful products and services. BEUMER’s strategy has three components: ideas management, the coordination of research and development activities, and strategic product management.

Ideas management – a global concept

More and more frequently, innovations come to light in collaboration with customers, in networking with collaboration partners and, in particular, in mutual exchanges of staff. “Consequently, our innovation culture

is understood to mean all norms, value judgments and mindsets which characterize the behavior of those persons involved in the innovation process,” says Mark Antonius Behler, who is responsible for Innovation Management in the BEUMER Group. As these processes are cross-divisional, an innovation culture is characterized and sustained by all employees. The best ideas are therefore to be found in the heads of co-workers as well as from market surveys, intensive patent searches and trend spotting or futurology. BEUMER has implemented a network of ideas providers and supporters in order to benefit from the ideas potential of the staff in all areas of the company group worldwide. The so-called Idea Scouts accept and collect all product-related ideas and suggestions and forward them to the innovation management staff.

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Strategic product managementHow can an innovative idea be turned into a product

and subsequently launched and positioned on the market? BEUMER Group staff who are responsible for strategic product management, that is to say the management of sales, turnover and results for the product, evaluate these ideas and produce an estimate regarding the investment and the market opportunities. In doing so, analyses of the market and the competition along with customer group and added-value-chain analyses form the basis of a sound marketing concept. The staff produce a roadmap for the product which acts as a guide to future developments for the whole company group. This accompanies the product throughout its life cycle from its introduction to its withdrawal. The product can therefore always be matched to current market developments and requirements and knowledge transferred to the group companies.

Coordination accelerates processesDas Innovationsmanagement stellt sicher, dass alle

FoInnovation management ensures that all of the group’s research and development activities are carried out in line with common standards and objectives.

The R&D centers in Beckum, Aarhus in Denmark, Bree in Belgium and Shanghai are coordinated and supported by the innovation management team when undertaking development projects. The central objectives here are the optimization of time to market, development costs and ensuring compliance with the BEUMER Group’s high quality expectations.

The individual sites undertake the internal project coordination, for example with regard to timing and costs.

The BEUMER Group The BEUMER Group is an international leader

in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employs about 3,500 people and achieves an annual turnover of about 512 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, the BEUMER Group is present in many industries the world over.

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TIONG WOON USES TEREX CC 8800-1 CRAWLER CRANE FOR MEGA LIFT

Terex CorporaTion

Singapore, 2013 - The world’s third largest xylene splitter column was transported

and position by leading specialist integrated service provider Singapore-based Tiong Woon using a Terex CC 8800-1 lattice boom crawler crane. The work was carried out for client SK E&C, an international engineering, procurement and construction contractor working at Jurong Aromatics Corporation’s (JAC) complex in Jurong Island Singapore. Tiong Woon has one of the largest crane fleets in the world and is a leading player for cranes with capacities of 1,600 tonnes and above.

Weighing 1,147 tonnes and measuring 108 metres tall, the xylene splitter was transported and then lifted into position using the 1,600 tonne CC 8800-1 crawler crane working in tandem with a 2,400 tonne capacity, 120 metre tall tower lift system of Tiong Woon’s own development. The giant column was lifted by the gantry tower lift system with the CC 8800-1 used as the tailing crane. The CC 8800-1 had a 54 metre main boom in SSL configuration.

The column is part of Jurong Aromatics Corporation (JAC) S$2.9 billion project constructing one of Asia’s largest petrochemical plants. When completed in 2014, the complex will process 4.5 million tonnes per annum of condensate feedstock producing 1.44 million tonnes per annum of aromatics - chemicals that go into products such as nylon and polyester - consisting of 800,000 tonnes of paraxylene, 200,000 tonnes of orthoxylene and 400,000 tonnes of benzene as well as 2.5 million tonnes of oil products per annum. JAC said the plant’s entire output has been pre-sold for the next seven years.

As well as carrying out the lift and transportation, Tiong Woon also designed and constructed a temporary roll-on, roll-off jetty on Jurong Island as well as the temporary road works and modifications for the transportation from the jetty to the installation site. This included the modification of the road access including the removal and replanting of 300 trees along the route.

Because of the weights involved, the ground had to be prepared prior to the lift. Piles were driven into the ground, a concrete slab was put above them and solid timber mat was then laid on top of the concrete base for the foundation of the tower lift system which included four sets of base rail beams.

The lift was completed over two days. On the first evening the column was lifted to a height of about 24 metres and this continued and completed over the second day.

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Tiong Woon also used several other cranes to complete the contract including its 600 tonne capacity Terex CC 2800-1 with 66 metre main boom and 78 metre luffing jib used to erect and dismantle the upper structure of the tower system. A 300 tonne capacity Terex CC 1800 with 42 metre main boom was used to erect the base. Tiong Woon also transported the mega column from the temporary jetty using two sets of 16 axle, side by side SPMTs (self-propelled modular transports) with turntables. The nine km journey took eight hours on public roads.

Tiong Woon is also involved in transporting, lifting and installing more than 60 other items of equipment for the JAC project using both its Terex CC 2800-1, Terex CC 1800 crawler cranes and the SPMTs.

Ang Kah Hong, Tiong Woon’s Group Chairman and Managing Director said: “We are privileged to be part of the team to contribute towards the successful completion of this project. It was indeed a challenging task. However, as a one-stop heavy haulage and lifting solutions provider to the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, we have the experience and expertise to meet this challenge for our client effectively.”

Tiong Woon has also invested in 12 new Terex mobile cranes ranging from 100 to 700 tonnes capacity this year making it the largest owner of Terex cranes in South East Asia.

About the Terex CC 8800-1 lattice boom crawler crane

The Terex® CC 8800-1 is one of the most powerful series-produced mobile cranes in the world. Offering a maximum lifting capacity of 1,600 tonnes (1,764 US tons) and a maximum load moment of 24,002 mt, its superlift radius ranges between 19 and 30 meters (62 and 98 feet). With an SWSL luffing fly jib boom configuration, the crane can reach a maximum boom length of 216 meters (708 ft). The crane is designed for worldwide transportation – none of its components is wider than 3.5 meters (11.5 ft), and almost all of them have a shipping weight of less than 40 tonnes (44 US tons). In addition to the advantages of its working range limiting function and a ground pressure display, the CC 8800-1 lattice boom crawler crane’s IC-1 control system also provides extensive auto-diagnostic functions, to simplify on-site troubleshooting and increase uptime. Two identical independent drive units, as well as a second independent control system also further increase uptime on the job site. As a result, the CC8800-1 crawler crane can continue its work even if one of its engines or control systems fails (e.g., in the case of a lightning strike). An optional TWIN kit can be used to increase lifting capacity to 3,200 tonnes (3,527 US tons).

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About Tiong Woon CorporationListed in 1999, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding

Ltd (Tiong Woon) is a leading one stop integrated services specialist and provider, supporting mainly the petrochemical, infrastructure and construction sectors.

The Group manages turnkey projects for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and project owners from planning and design of heavy lifting and haulage requirements to the execution stage in which the heavy equipment is transported, lifted and installed at customers‘ facilities. Tiong Woon also possesses its own heavy lift and haulage equipment, tugboats, barges and fabrication yards, which enable the Group to widen its integrated services offering to its customers.

Headquartered in Singapore, Tiong Woon has establishments in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, India and Saudi Arabia. It is ranked as the 14th largest crane owning company worldwide. In addition, it is one of the top 10 companies in the world in terms of crawler crane ownership. Besides that, it also owns a crane of 1,600-tonne lift and above, namely, its Terex CC 8800-1 crawler crane.

Terex Corporation

Agustin Dominguez Associate Marketing Manager Communication Tel.: + 49 / 6332 – 83 1023 eMail: [email protected] Internet: www.terrex.com


About TerexTerex Corporation is a diversified global

manufacturer of a broad range of equipment that is focused on delivering reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information can be found at www.terex.com.

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MONTCALM MONTAGENS INDUSTRIAIS AND ITS TEREX RT100 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE AT BRAZIL’S LARGEST IRON ORE MINE!

Terex CorporaTion

Minas Gerais, Brazil - 2013. A Terex® RT100 Rough-Terrain-crane is currently working at the new Anglo American-owned Minas-Rio mine in the state of Minas Gerais in

Brazil. The operation is one of the largest iron ore mines in the world producing some of the highest quality pellet feed ore in the market. The ore has very little alumina and silica and

About 26.5 million tonnes of ore from this mine will be exported in 2013 primarily through a 525km long slurry pipeline to the port of Acu in the state of Rio de Janeiro. However, the mine has the potential of producing up to 80 million tonnes per year and has certified reserves of 4.6 billion tonnes. Purchased in 2008, work at the mine started at the end of 2010 when owner Anglo American was given the go-ahead by the Brazilian government.

Production at the mine started in 2012 and currently is undergoing a very large infrastructure expansion plan that involves new office, general storage and processing buildings. To assist in the construction of these, São Paulo-based Montcalm Montagens Industriais, brought their Terex RT 100 rough terrain crane is being used extensively to help erect the structural steelwork around the mine for the new site buildings.

“We were looking for a Rough Terrain crane because of the mobility needed within the huge jobsite but it also must have the ability to work in confined spaces,” said Paulo Simonsen, Montcalm operations director. “The RT 100 fitted the bill perfectly because its load charts and reach was better than any of its direct competitors.”

“When erecting the structural steel, the RT100 is often lifting 12 tonnes at a 12 metre radius using a 22.5 metre main boom. Its ability to work very smoothly without jerky movements, its all-wheel steer and excellent maneuverability, all help ensure the success of each lift.

Quick travel is essential as all the lifting locations are distant from each other (about 40 minutes) and all have difficult access.” Simonsen added.

According to Simonsen transporting the crane to site was also easy. “The crane had to travel 1,300km in three days to get to site and only needed one additional truck. Overall we have been very pleased with its performance.”

Montcalm brought the Terex RT 100 rough terrain crane on site at the end of 2012, and is expected to work on site until end 2013.

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About The Terex RT 100 Rough Terrain Crane

The Terex® RT 100 rough terrain crane combines a long boom, high lift capacity and compact design to easily handle a wide range of heavy jobs, even in confined areas. Providing outstanding lifting capacity, the RT 100 offers a maximum capacity of 90 metric tonnes (100 US tons). Its six-section boom can be extended up to a maximum length of 53 meters (174 feet), with a maximum tip height of 55.8 meters (183 feet).

Two synchronized telescoping modes provide added functionality. The crane’s powerful engine delivers 194 kW @ 2200 rpm and is in full compliance with European directive 2006/24 Step 3b. Power steering easily controls the unit and can be switched to any one of three steering modes - two wheels, four wheel or crab steering. A 100 US ton RT 100 version that is rated per ASME B30.5 standard is also available.

Montcalm Montagens IndustriaisHeadquartered in Sao Paulo and working

throughout the Brazilian territory, Montcalm offers complete and integrated solutions in engineering, construction and electromechanical assembly for deployment, upgrade and maintenance of the process industries in various sectors such as: Cement, Mining, Pulp & Paper, Textiles, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Metallurgy, Metallurgy, pharmaceutical, food, sugar and alcohol.

About TerexTerex Corporation is a diversified global

manufacturer of a broad range of equipment that is focused on delivering reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries.

Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information can be found at www.terex.com.


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TaKraF GmbH

INNOVATIVE DESIGN WINS TAkRAF MAJOR CONVEYOR CONTRACT

Codelco, Chiles state owned mining giant, awarded the contract for a large scale conveyor system for their El Teniente mine expansion to TAKRAF.

The system connects a new ore body to the existing processing facilities. In its final stage it will transport primary crushed copper ore at more than 12,000 t/h. Running at 6 m/sec, the 2 m wide belt conveyor system will carry the ore over almost 12 km. The three principal conveyors, one 9,000m long tunnel conveyor and two 1,000 m steep uphill conveyors (15 degrees!) feed the existing stockpile and in the future a new stockpile.

The contract also involves the extension of an existing conveyor line. For this it will be necessary to carry out the final tie-in within just a 4 days shutdown. Constructability is therefore of fundamental importance to the success of this project and is incorporated in all design aspects.

With ever increasing energy cost, drive efficiency and conveyor running resistance is becoming more and more important. Codelco has therefore selected direct or

gearless drives. The higher efficiency of the direct drive, combined with the variable speed will provide long term benefits to the project.

It will also allow the El Teniente operations to run the conveyor system initially at lower speeds to suit the lower conveying capacities in the earlier years of production thus saving power and reducing wear. This will further save maintenance cost. Reduced maintenance combined with its high efficiency and reliability are strong points in favor of the gearless drives.

Even though gearless or direct drives are a well proven technology (mills, hoists etc.) it is relatively new in conveyor design. TAKRAF, in partnership with ABB, has integrated such features within gearless drives which have been standard features for conveyor drive systems for a long time – for example ease of alignment and ease of drive change.

El Teniente Processing Plant (Source: TAKRAF GmbH)

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El Teniente Location (Source: TAKRAF GmbH)

Conveyor routing (Source: TAKRAF GmbH)

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The aim has been to reduce the amount of work in the field to an absolute minimum so that a faulty drive can be simply replaced and repaired in the shop.

In order to accomplish this the motor is mounted on a special base frame. This also allows the use of standard pulleys - another important feature. The configuration of the direct drive unit can induce very significant forces into the pulleys which have caused considerable problems with pulleys in the past. With the TAKRAF design this has been eliminated!

TAKRAF`s innovative approach has produced a reliable and easy to maintain drive concept combining proven technology with state of the art direct drives. Particularly the long tunnel conveyor has been designed to minimize its running resistance by ensuring accurate alignment through special conveyor frames and the use of low running resistance rubber compound for the belt. The two steep inclined conveyors, which in their final stage will be both equipped with four 2,500 KW drives, presented some challenges particularly regarding the service of the idler rolls along the conveyor run, which is mainly in tunnels. With idler rolls weighing 45 kg respectively 65 kg manual handling is not only difficult but carries a high risk of injury for the maintenance personnel.

For this reason TAKRAF has developed a unique system to service these steep conveyors. A special maintenance cart straddling the conveyor has been designed to minimize the tunnel cross section. It is equipped with a small service

crane and runs on rails along the entire conveyor length. The crane is fitted with special lifting frames which pick up the rolls and help to place them in position. The maintenance personnel only need to “manipulate” the rolls, the weight is taken by the crane. The cart can carry spare rolls, all required tools and up to four people. This makes idler roll changes a safe and easy task.

Special attention has been played to safety with independent and failsafe braking and clamping systems. TAKRAF`s focus on safety, maintainability and long term reliability of the system and the combination of proven technology with the latest advances in conveyor design have contributed to TAKRAF`s success in the market place in general and to this project in particular.

TAKRAF GmbHTorgauer Straße 336 04347 Leipzig | GermanyTel.: +49 (0) 341 24 23 5 00 Fax: +49 (0) 341 24 23 5 10eMail: [email protected] Internet: www.takraf.com


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Entrance of 8800 m tunnel for conveyor CV-01 (Source: TAKRAF GmbH)

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History FlashbackKomatsu has always been writing mining history with

the PC8000. Being a market leader, a technological pioneer or a former world’s largest hydraulic mining shovel are just some of the major milestones in the PC8000’s young history.

It all started in 1986 when the former DEMAG (incorporated by Komatsu in 1999) first launched the H485 mining shovel. At that time the 550 ton machine entered history as the largest hydraulic excavator ever built. This single driven shovel was powered by an MTU diesel engine, providing 1800 kN of force to lift and operate a 23 m³ (30 yd³) bucket. Increases in oil and gas prices in the early 1990s led to the development of electrically driven shovels which enabled the mine’s own power grid to be

WRITING MINING HISTORY! kOMATSU IS ONCE AGAIN WRITING MINING HISTORY

Komatsu is once again writing mining history this year. In cooperation with the Komatsu owned Mining distributor in Colombia Tecpalsa, Komatsu has completed the delivery of the 100th PC8000

hydraulic shovel to the Colombian mine of its longstanding partner, the U.S. mining company Drummond Ltd. With a remarkable 100% market share in the 750 ton class, Komatsu reaffirms its position as market leader in South America.

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utilized in powering the shovels. By improving the steel structure, the shovels were upgraded to facilitate hard rock applications. Improvements in the productivity of the machine during the 1990s allowed a significant increase in the shovel’s bucket size to 38 m³ (50 yd³). Regularly conducted field tests and production surveys have provided advantageously insightful data, which was transferred to the German mother plant for comprehensive evaluation. Major changes were implemented such as replacing the former single kinematics with a new parallel arrangement. Cycling speed and digging forces were also improved which has increased the PC8000’s production capacities.

Finally, in the 2000s Komatsu introduced the all new PC8000-6. Several quality updates were realized and the bucket size was noticeably enlarged to 42 m³ (55 yd³). Responding to customers’ requirements, Komatsu’s top

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engineers designed individual solutions such as arctic-temperature compatibility or high-altitude kits to resist even the toughest of environmental conditions in some of the most diverse areas around the globe. In-depth material studies and several hours of research and development were necessary in order to have the shovels withstand temperatures down to -50 °C (-58 °F) and altitudes of 5000m (16,400 ft) above sea level. “Giving a machine a second life” was the slogan under which the first retrofit initiative of a H485 took place in 2009. Changing from a twin diesel to a twin electric drive after 90,000 working hours increased the machine’s performance by about 15% while adding another 60,000 hours to its lifetime. Now the world’s 100th PC8000 has successfully started its operation at Drummond’s Pribbenow Coal Mine in Colombia. During a big celebration ceremony at the mine site, Komatsu and Tecpalsa management members officially signed over the hundredth machine to Drummond.

Longstanding RelationshipThe delivery did not happen by chance. Drummond

has continuously supported Komatsu in improving the shovels performance over the last decades. Satisfied by the unmatched productivity, exceptional availability and an unreached reliability, Drummond Ltd. presently operates eighteen PC8000 shovels. Keeping one of the largest PC8000 fleets successfully running requires well-functioning maintenance and service. Drummond, Komatsu and Tecpalsa have therefore developed a unique service program together. Consequently, an on-site spare part center and repair shop has been installed while capacities at Tecpalsa’s Barranquilla shop facilities have been extended to allow component repairs and overhaul according to OEM standards and part manufacturing of hydraulic hoses.. These joint efforts are well presented in the fact that at Drummond’s mine site the hydraulic shovel above 550 tons with the highest operating hours (more than 110.000) still operates meeting the customer’s expectations. Together, the three companies have set a benchmark for conducting proactive maintenance and service operations and are seeing a pay-off in the performance and efficiency of the machines.

Market Leader – From Day OneIt is not only Drummond that relies on the outstanding

quality, lowest cost-per-ton operation and mature safety features that the PC8000 offers. More than 40 other mining businesses have chosen the 750 ton market leader. Today, the 42 m³ (55 yd³) shovels are operating in the Australian outback, the Chilean Andes mountain range and the Canadian Arctic. The PC8000 outperforms competitive products regardless of the market it enters ensuring that the Komatsu PC8000 is the undefeated market leader in the ultra-class. Delivering the PC8000 to Colombia is of great value for Komatsu, as it reaffirms its market leading position in South America.

Continually writing mining history is the future aim of Komatsu. On-going research and development activities will be sustained by repetitively questioning the status quo. The machine manufacturer challenges itself in order to provide the most productive and the most reliable products to its customers and partners. As pioneers of innovation and industry guiding technology, Komatsu has implemented major quality and performance improvements over the last 30 years and is even now looking into the newest technology for the next generation of PC8000s. As an example of latest technological innovations, Komatsu has remarkably enlarged the capabilities of its distinctive vehicle monitoring system KomtraxPlus. The system allows for highly efficient operations and encourages a proactive approach towards down-time. Increasing productivity with minimized costs is the direct result of additional information being shared with the mine management systems, Modular Mining’s Mine Care. No surprise then that the PC8000 is the most innovative machine yet on the market.

On to the next historical milestone!


Komatsu Mining Germany GmbH,Buscherhofstrasse: 10,

40599 Düsseldorf Germany

Telefon: +49 (211) 7109 - 0 eMail: [email protected]

Internet: www.komatsu-mining.de

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PRESENTATION OF NEW PRODUCTS

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SANDVIk SUPPORTS AGGREGATE PRODUCTION IN PANAMA!

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The Petaquilla Gold Mine is not just a mine, but also a major source of aggregates for the local construction industry. Due to the diverse activities of mining and aggregates production at one site, Petaquilla Minerals identified a requirement for a drilling, crushing and screening solution that was both flexible and adaptable, not only for their demanding requirements, but also to those of their customers. Hence, in seeking a productive and versatile solution for their requirements, the company decided to invest in Sandvik equipment, selecting a DX800 drill rig, a UJ440i mobile crusher and a QA450 triple deck Doublescreen mobile screener.

The Sandvik equipment was supplied by Grupo Tecún, Sandvik Construction and Sandvik Mining’s distributor in Panama, which not only supplies the equipment, but also provides first class after market support. The company, which originally hails from Guatemala, began business over 50 years ago, and now possesses operations in Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Despite diverse business interests, representing many first class companies, Grupo Tecún now considers the construction and industries equipment they represent to be one of their

Panama Development of Infrastructure (PDI), located 40 kilometres north of Panama City, is currently assisting the Petaquilla Gold Mine, part of Petaquilla Minerals, in producing high

quality aggregates from excavated materials at the mine. In order to support the activities of Petaquilla Minerals, the only mining company currently operating in Panama, PDI is using a selection of Sandvik drilling, crushing and screening equipment, all manufactured by, which has been supplied, and is supported by, Sandvik’s distributor in Panama, Grupo Tecún.

premier brands. Of their decision to become Sandvik’s authorised distributor in Panama, Luis Fernando García, General Manager of Mines and Quarries de Tecún, stated:

“The global availability of Sandvik equipment, and the personalized attention received from the company, is what led us to choose (to represent) this brand; we know that we offer our clients the latest technology which will produce for them high profitability.”

Of the relationship that has developed with Sandvik Construction through Grupo Tecún and PDI, Mr David Baralt, General Manager and Chief Operations Officer at Servicios Mineros de Petaquilla, said - “We are seeking friendly suppliers, who understand how their products are connected to our production. We strongly believe in Sandvik for the recognized quality of their equipment worldwide.”

Thus, it has proved vital for Petaquilla that the Sandvik construction equipment is supported by a local company, thereby enabling the provision of first class after sales service direct from Grupo Tecún, but with the reassurance

Sandvik: Customers left to right - Ing. Juan Peralta, Ing. Milky Rodriguez, Ing. David Baralt

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provided by the excellence of the Sandvik products and global presence. Of this relationship with customers, and representation from first class distributors, Said Vivas, Business Line Manager, Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screeners commented; “It is important for us (Sandvik Construction) to have someone with the experience, and local presence, to serve customers during the work of the machine, as well as the ability to offer stock to potential customers.”

Impressive productivity and reductionThe extensive range of Sandvik mobile crushing and

screening equipment is designed for maximum productivity, offering advanced solutions for virtually any crushing application, stationary or mobile. Furthermore Sandvik, due to its global presence, is able to supply key components and a wide range of consumables, all supported by teams of aftermarket professionals who are able to support the equipment wherever it is operating. In Petaquilla’s case the UJ440i jaw crusher is used to process Andesite rock from the quarry, crushing down from 700 mm - 150 mm, at an average production rate of between 450-500 tph. Due to the demanding nature of both the material and the production requirements, the UJ440i, is able to call on Sandvik’s support via Grupo Tecún in order to ensure that this impressive productivity is maintained.

In processing the aggregates, and in addition to the UJ440i crusher, the company also uses a QA450 triple deck Doublescreen, which is able to achieve a production rate of up to 600 tons per hour, depending upon the material, the feed size, and the required fractions.

This highly productive unit provides an extremely flexible solution as it can produce four material sizes, plus an oversize from the grid. The high production capability is due to the patented Doublescreen screen box, which features two independent triple deck screen boxes, with independent drives, that are able to have their amplitudes and screen angles adjusted depending upon application. Said Vivas, identified the advantages of the UJ440i and QA450 as being: “Easy to transport to the quarry, can be operated in less than an hour, saving installation time and obtaining permits; but mostly these are very versatile machines, flexible and of very high production capacity.”

The delivery and use of the QJ440i, together with the equally impressive QA450 and DX800, strengthens the position of Sandvik in Central America. The interesting application at the Petaquilla Gold Mine highlights how the faith displayed by the customer in Sandvik’s history and reputation, the quality of the product, and the support provided Grupo Tecún, has presented benefits to all parties, facilitating what is hoped to be many years of successful partnership.

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Sandvik GroupSandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2012 the Group had about 49,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of more than 98,000 MSEK.

Sandvik ConstructionSandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as surface and underground rock quarrying, tunnelling, excavation, demolition, road building, recycling and civil engineering. The range of products includes rock tools, drilling rigs, breakers, bulk-materials handling and crushing and screening machinery. In 2012 sales amounted to more than 9,700 MSEK, with approximately 3,300 employees.

Sandvik ConstructionVirginia Varela-Eyre

Marketing Manager Construction, Americas

Tel: +1 404 589 2823 Fax: +1 404 589 2923



Sandvik: Said Vivas BLM

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OkIE DRILLING CONTINUES TO GROW WITH THAT LITTLE “EXTRA” FROM EMPLOYEES AND SANDVIk ROCk TOOLS & DRILLING


Based in Stigler Oklahoma, Okie Drilling Company, Inc. was established in 2003 by Billy and Gary White. With over forty years combined drilling industry experience the White brothers have garnered drilling know-how that they, and their customers, consider to be second to none. With a flexible fleet of drills and rigs this specialized equipment, combined with the White’s unprecedented industry experience, enables them to tackle projects of a truly diverse nature, meaning that no job is literally not too big, nor too or small.

Although Okie Drilling possesses an inherent flexibility that enables the company to undertake a diverse variety of drilling projects, the core of the business is drilling for rock quarries and state road projects. The cornerstones of Okie’s success in meeting the requirements of these demanding sectors, yet at the same time ensuring the

The last few years have been a difficult time for the US construction industry, with drilling being hit every bit as hard as any other sector of the industry. However, one contractor,

located in south Oklahoma, has seen his business continue to growth over the last eight years. Billy White, President of Okie Drilling, sees the reason for his continued business growth, whilst others have suffered, due to the willingness of his workers to go that “extra yard” for customers, combined with the service and products he receives from Sandvik Rock Tools & Drilling.

business possesses the flexibility to tackle other projects, is in Billy White’s view, down to the employees of Okie Drilling, and the support the company receives from Sandvik Construction.

Billy is the first to praise his employees for going that “extra yard” for their customers, and their ability to get the job done as quickly, and efficiently, as possible. This attitude of such a successful businessman is enlightening, and reveals that the human element of any business is key to its success. However, it is not only Billy’s employees who receive credit, but also the sales and aftermarket personnel from Sandvik Construction’s Rock Tools and Drilling operations.

Picture (from left to right): Andy Alexander, Driller, Levi Hudson, Driller, Bill White, Owner of Okie Drilling, and Kris Powell, Driller.

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From their first meeting Billy has been impressed by the attitude of Sandvik personnel, whether they are from the drill or tooling side of the business. Everyone he has encountered has been utterly professional, and this has allowed the forging of a relationship that has enabled both companies to work together as a team in order to satisfy the requirements of Okie’s demanding and diverse customer base.

It has not been purely the professional and friendly service that has impressed Billy White and everyone at Okie Drilling; Billy also gives special credit to the Sandvik RH550 series hammers that the company has been extensively using: “The hammers are the fastest and most reliable available; over the past years we have tried most competitive products, but Sandvik always comes out on top.” Reinforcing Billy’s view is the fact that Okie’s has often been contracted to complete jobs started by another contractor who was not using the Sandvik RH550 hammers; when production rates were compared it was found that Okie was delivering a staggering 80% higher rate of production than the previous contractor. Billy has no doubt that a major reason for this improved productivity is down to: “The drill and bit selection of the RH550 series hammers, with the convex ballistic bits giving unbeatable penetration rates and life.”

The RH550 series of hammers is part of Sandvik‘s extensive range of tools for down-the-hole (DTH) drilling, with the range including hammers, drill bits and tool systems for simultaneous drilling and casing through difficult overburden. They combine advanced materials technology with skillful design focusing on performance, simplicity and endurance, whilst additionally providing customers with high productivity, greater reliability and low operating costs. Additionally the DTH hammers and drill bits are designed to work together in perfect unison in order to ensure that users experiences the very highest penetration rates, long service life and low operating costs.

The genuine benefits customers enjoy from the RH550 series hammers and bits are the result of Sandvik’s world leading experience in providing customers with solutions which optimizes impact energy transmission into the rock.

With no foot valve, a reversible casing and very few parts, they are reliable, easy to service and fast. Furthermore Sandvik drill bits incorporate proprietary Sandvik steel and the cemented carbide, with each bit being uniquely designed to maximize penetration and increase flushing. For further flexibility bits are available in a wide range of configurations and in sizes ranging from 90 mm (3 1/2 in) to 445 mm (17 1/2 in).

One vital feature of the Sandvik RH550 hammers that has not been mentioned previously is the contribution they have made to improving Okie’s bottom line. As Billy White explains; “I’m now paying $3.20 per gallon for diesel fuel and many of the drills use 25 gallons per hour, or almost $800 per day for fuel. The extra performance from the Sandvik hammers means we can save up to $320 per day just in fuel.” If you multiply this by the large number of drills Okie owns and operates over a year, then the savings prove to be highly significant.

Okie Drilling, and its use of Sandvik RH550 hammers and bits, is a perfect example showing what a modern company can achieve through the use of the right equipment, combined with the proper management of employees, and enhanced customer service from the manufacturer. These factors have enabled Okie to grow during very difficult times, deliver impressive results for its very demanding customer base, and at the same time improve the business’s own profitability.


Sandvik ConstructionSandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as surface and underground rock quarrying, tunnelling, excavation, demolition, road building, recycling and civil engineering. The range of products includes rock tools, drilling rigs, breakers, bulk-materials handling and crushing and screening machinery. In 2012 sales amounted to more than 9,700 MSEK, with approximately 3,300 employees.

Contact:Sandvik ConstructionEmilie El TarziMarketing Communications SpecialistTools, Consumables & ServicesTel: +46 8 456 14 06Mobile: +46 70 616 5399eMail: [email protected]

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SANDVIk INDIA LAUNCHES 24X7 SERVICE PROGRAMME


Sandvik Construction is now considered to be the construction industries global solutions provider of choice, manufacturing some of the worlds’ most advanced and productive equipment. A major reason for this is that the equipment is backed up by a range of value added services that aim to boost the productivity of customer’s daily operations. Thus advanced equipment is just part of a world leading portfolio comprising of products, bespoke service, and customer training / productivity programmes - all contributing to arguably the most advanced aftermarket provision in the construction industry.

One major part of its service offering that Sandvik is justifiably proud is the reputation that has been won for going that extra mile in order to deliver the highest standards of customer care. In order to build on, and develop this global reputation, Sandvik Construction India has recently designed a customized service solution programme as part of its continued aftermarket development. The 24x7 service programme “went live” on 24th June 2013, and is considered to be the first of its kind in the industry, representing a truly revolutionary development in providing the aftermarket care customers really need.

Sandvik Construction India has developed a hard won reputation for going that extra mile for its customers, but know there is always room to go that little bit further. In order to improve

upon existing aftermarket services a 24x7 programme was launched on the 24th June that includes customized service offering for customers.

The cornerstones of the new customer care programme consist of 24x7 availability, dependability, affordability and flexibility. These services have evolved from an in-depth understanding gained from years of experience in servicing the construction industry within India. Furthermore, continual innovation combined with customization, allow the programme to adapt to local requirements, facilitating true customer driven aftermarket support that provides solutions for problems. Therefore the programme has been designed to deliver real benefits and tangible results, all geared towards enhancing customer productivity. The key features of service program can be summarized as:

24x7 Customer call handling•

Focused end-to-end service delivery•

Enhanced visibility •

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Sandvik Solitaire ClubAs part of the 24x7 program, but with an enhanced

focus on proactive care, accelerated problem resolution, and personalized management, Sandvik Construction India is also introducing the “Sandvik Solitaire Club”. This revolutionary development aims to give customers priority service while also delivering cost savings, through enabling customers to choose between two types of services - Premium or Classique - dependent on their specific requirements and the orientation of their business.

Of the introduction of both the 24x7 program and the Sandvik Solitaire Club, Raghavan Ramaswamy, President, Sandvik Construction, India, stated: “This new initiative in aftermarket will provide a strong impetus to the Construction business within India. The initiative will be a game changer which will help us to achieve a paradigm shift in growth in the years to come.”


Sandvik ConstructionSandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as surface and underground rock quarrying, tunnelling, excavation, demolition, road building, recycling and civil engineering. The range of products includes rock tools, drilling rigs, breakers, bulk-materials handling and crushing and screening machinery. In 2012 sales amounted to more than 9,700 MSEK, with approximately 3,300 employees.Contact:

Sandvik ConstructionRaghavan RamaswamyTel: +91 9962993701eMail: [email protected]

Satu RamoManager Marketing CommunicationsMobile: +358 40 537 4020Tel: +358 205 44 161Fax: +358 205 44 160eMail: [email protected]

Sandvik India has a hard won reputation for going that extra mile for its customers. In order to build on this reputation, and improve upon existing aftermarket services, the 24x7 Program was launched on the14/06/13. This new aftermarket service includes customized offering for customers, as well as the “Sandvik Solitaire Club” providing customers with priority service based on two types of account.

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Crushing technology

Mining technology

Heavy duty pumps Conveying SolutionsConveying Solutions

Metso Minerals (Deutschland) GmbH, Obere Riedstraße 111-115, 68309 MannheimKarl-Heinz Hessler, Tel.: 0177/6608438, E-Mail: [email protected]

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SANDVIk TO MANUFACTURE CONSTRUCTION EqUIPMENT FOR INDIAN MARkET PLACE


Sandvik Asia has acquired 50 acres located at Chakan, near Pune, India, in order to establish a new unit for the express purpose of manufacturing construction equipment specifically for the Indian market place, with the facility expected to be up and running by 2015. This development further highlights Sandvik’s commitment to India, and SE Asia as a whole, and follows on from Sandvik Construction’s recently launched new surface rock drill that has been designed, and manufactured, in India from components sourced locally.

According to Olof Faxander, President and CEO Sandvik, there are also plans to design and make products for the domestic construction and mining sector. He also added that the company will also source components from India for export to its other plants globally, as well as stating that Sandvik will make significant investment in India, including in its R&D centre over the next two years.

Ajay Sambrani, Managing Director Sandvik Asia, said of the development: “We have identified mining and construction as a major growth area in India, which will make significant contribution to the company’s top line and would become the largest business area in Sandvik.”

Sandvik Asia has announced plans to manufacture India-specific construction equipment, in India, as part of its strategy to focus on the construction and mining sector that has been

identified as a major growth area. Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2012 the Group had about 49,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of more than 98,000 MSEK.

Sandvik Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as surface and underground rock quarrying, tunnelling, excavation, demolition, road building, recycling and civil engineering. The range of products includes rock tools, drilling rigs, breakers, bulk-materials handling and crushing and screening machinery. In 2012 sales amounted to more than 9,700 MSEK, with approximately 3,300 employees.

Contact:Sandvik ConstructionRaghavan RamaswamyTel.: +91 9962993701eMail: [email protected]

Satu Ramo, Manager Marketing CommunicationsMobile: +358 40 537 4020Tel.: +358 205 44 161 | Fax: +358 205 44 160eMail: [email protected]

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Powder & Bulk Solids India 2013: BEUMER Group presents innovative solutions for the bulk materials industry: STORAGE, HANDLING, PROCESSING!

At Powder & Bulk Solids India 2013, the international conference and exhibition for storage, handling and processing of bulk materials and powder (October 9–11, Mumbai, India), the

BEUMER Group will be presenting its wide-ranging expertise in silo technology, conveying, loading, filling, palletizing and packaging.

Enexco Teknologies India Limited, which belongs to the BEUMER Group with headquarters in Beckum, Germany, will be displaying its innovative solutions for handling bulk materials at Stand C2. For example, BEUMER has system solutions for planning, design and construction of complete grinding mills for specific applications. Enexco is additionally a full-line supplier of silo systems. It provides air slides, manual and automatic shutoff valves, parallel distributors, weighing systems, ventilation systems, metering equipment, throughput measuring equipment, pipelines and suitable control systems. Reference facilities throughout the world bear testimony to Enexco’s expertise with various silo types.

Bulk materials can be transported quickly and efficiently from the excavation point to their destination, even over impassable terrain.

beumer Group GmbH & Co. KG

In addition, BEUMER produces curved belt conveyors which are capable of transporting large quantities of bulk material from the quarry or mine to the factory or port cost-effectively and quickly. Belt conveyors overcome long distances, steep gradients and tight curves, and can be individually matched to the particular task and topography. Depending on the requirement, BEUMER offers open troughed belt conveyors for higher throughputs and larger mass flows as well as larger curve radii, and enclosed pipe conveyors for products which need to be protected against the effects of the environment.

BEUMER also manufactures loading heads for fast and dust-free loading of bulk materials into silo vehicles. Their double-walled design separates the dust-removal system from the material inlet. The heads can be moved laterally to compensate for minor errors in the position of the vehicle. When large volumes of material are handled, such as in

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the cement industry, stationary loading heads are often inadequate because they have to move from one filling spout to the next on the vehicle. In response, BEUMER has developed mobile loading units that can be adapted to the length of the vehicle. It also offers various telescopic systems for loading open vehicles without generating dust.

The Enexco fillpac is a highly efficient filling system offered by the BEUMER Group. This rotating packer is designed for capacities from 300 to 6,000 bags per hour. The system is capable of processing all types of bag. When fitted with a special bag placer, the fillpac R even fills HDPE bags. The size of the filling impeller has also been increased. In the area of palletizing technology, the BEUMER Group will be showing its paletpac range. These layer palletizers handle bags filled with bulk materials. The geometrical accuracy and stability of the palletized stacks enable them to be stored without any problems, thus ensuring reliable integration into downstream packaging systems. For this purpose BEUMER developed its versatile and high-capacity stretch hood packaging system, which secures loads on pallets by stretching a snug-fitting hood over the palletized goods while minimizing film consumption.

About the BEUMER GroupThe BEUMER Group is an international leader in the

manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employs about 3,500 people and achieves an annual turnover of about 512 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, the BEUMER Group is present in many industries the world over. For further information visit www.beumergroup.com.


BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KGOelder Str. 40 59269 Beckum | Germany Internet: www.beumergroup.com

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The BEUMER stretch hood high-performance packaging machine secures the goods on the pallet, minimizes film consumption and protects the product against external influences.

The Enexco fillpac is a highly efficient filling system offered by the BEUMER Group.

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HAVER & BOECkER CONqUERS AUSTRALIA NEW SUBSIDIARY COMPANY FOUNDED IN PERTH

Haver & boeCKer

New subsidiary company founded in Perth

The HAVER Group once again has expanded its global network by founding HAVER AUSTRALIA in Perth, Western Australia. Since early this year a four-man team led by René Dechange has been active in a modern industrial complex in Malaga, approx. 20 km north of the Perth city centre. HAVER & BOECKER is now present on every continent on the globe.

HAVER AUSTRALIA offers the complete portfolio of HAVER & BOECKER’s packing technology and HAVER & TYLER’s mineral processing technology. In addition to sales, HAVER AUSTRALIA also covers service. Spare parts are kept in its 500 square metre assembly hall, where also assembly, service, and shipping works are carried out.

In addition to supporting and expanding the customer base of HAVER packing technology, the focus is also on expanding into the mining industry of Western Australia. Moreover HAVER & BOECKER anticipates good opportunities for the sales of its high-performance screening machine, washing technology, and pelletizing systems.

The HAVER AUSTRALIA team with (l to r) Managing Director René Dechange, Dominik Vennewald, Gabriela Emanuele, and Larissa Kneissl in front of the new subsidiary company’s stock area.


HAVER & BOECKER WIRE WEAVING AND MACHINERY DIVISION

Carl-Haver-Platz 3 | 59302 OeldeTel.: +49 2522 30 0 | Fax: +49 2522 30 403

eMail: [email protected]: www.haverboecker.com

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The objective of this project is to implement the knowledge about occupational safety and health protection acquired by the German coal mining industry into the Kailuan Coal Group in the form of educational and further training measures. The PPP project will run from 2013 until 2015 and includes the subjects of accident black spots in the fields of roadheading, logistics and coal winning, ventilation, fire protection, hazardous substances, explosion protection and mine rescue.

RAG Mining Solutions (Beijing) Ltd. in Beijing, which was involved in the design and preparation of the project from the very beginning, will actively support the project as the local point of contact, service provider and clearing house. This also includes continuing talks between the two companies about the collaboration in other product fields, such as consulting services for mine development, ventilation and climate technology as well as automation.

During the ceremonious signing of the contract, which was chaired by Zhang Zhiyou (Chief Human Resources Officer of Kailuan Coal Group), Mr Zhang and Mr Dieter Mantwill, General Manager and Head of the HSE-division at RAG Mining Solutions, emphasised the special significance of the project, which will sustainably improve occupational safety in Chinese mining as part of this two year programme. “For us, it’s not about preaching and wagging fingers. Instead, we want to implement the project as partners,” says Dieter Mantwill after signing the contracts.

Dr. Jürgen Steiger, Director of GIZ China, expressed the joy of his organisation about entering into another partnership with RAG, which will completely conform to the objectives of the GIZ as well as those of the Federal Ministry

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ACCORDING TO GERMAN STANDARD

IN JULY 2013, A CONTRACT WAS SIGNED IN THE CHINESE CITY OF TANGSHAN BETWEEN RAG MINING SOLUTIONS GMBH, KAILUAN COAL GROUP LTD. AND THE DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FüR

INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT (GIZ) GMBH CONCERNING A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECT.

for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). “The safety of miners is a subject which is now enjoying top priority in China as well, and which we are pleased to support with this proportional funding - we will use it as a flagship project for upcoming tasks,” says Steiger.

The high significance, which the subject of occupational safety and health protection has within the Kailuan Coal Group can be seen by the fact that the mining company was accepted as a member into the Association of International Social Security (ISSA) by Secretary-General of ISSA Mining - Helmut Ehnes -, who travelled especially for this reason to Tangshan beforehand.

RAG Mining Solutions GmbHDie RAG Mining Solutions GmbH vermarktet weltweit das deutsche RAG Mining Solutions GmbH brings German mining know-how to the international market and provides a wide range of consulting and engineering services, as well as organising training programmes, in specialist areas like Technical Planning, Logistics, Mine Support and Development Work, Building Material Technology, Ventilation and Climate Control, Gas Emission/Drainage, Coal Winning, Automation, Testing or Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), RAG Mining Solutions can provide integrated solutions for optimising the processes involved in underground coal winning. And delivering benefits for our customers still lies at the heart of our services - living up to our motto „We know how ... because we do it ourselves“. The company is also very much involved in the international sale and marketing of field-tested mining machinery, along with all kinds of plant and equipment from the coal and energy industries (including power stations) and other third-party clients.

Contact:RAG Mining Solutions GmbHKarsten Gutberlet | Marketing/CommunicationTel (0 23 23) 15-53 06 | Fax (0 23 23) 15-53 55eMail: [email protected] | web: www.ragms.com

Dr. Jürgen Steiger (GIZ), Wenjie Chang (Kailuan Coal Group) and Dieter Mantwill (RAG Mining Solutions) during the signing of the contract (front row, from left).

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CASE CONSTRUCTION EqUIPMENTDELIVERS ANOTHER CX130C

CASE C SERIES CX130C CRAWLER EXCAVATOR IS PROVING TO BE THE MACHINE OF CHOICE WITHIN ITS CLASS, AS THE COMPANY REPORTS HEALTHY SALES DURING THE FIRST SIX-MONTHS OF 2013.

West Midlands based Tonbrie Construction has further increased their fleet of Case machines by taking delivery of a CX130C, which was supplied by Case dealer Southern Plant.

The CX130C model is from Case’s popular C series, crawler excavator range. Renowned for new low emission Tier 4 Interim engines and the technically advanced Case Intelligent Hydraulic System. This range offers increased efficiency and fuel savings benefits.

Groundwork’s specialist Tonbrie, who work within the house building sector have been running Case machines for more than twenty years. Their current fleet comprises six 130B’s, plus other Case machines ranging from 3T to 8T.

Why Tonbrie Choose CaseBrian Hill, MD of Tonbrie Construction, said. “We

purchased our first Case machine in 1992, and although we have tested and owned other models over the years, we consider Case products best meet our requirements in the sectors we operate within. This is why we opted for the Case CX130. We were impressed by its innovative design and fuel economy.”

“We felt that in comparison to other machines available within this category the CX130C provided a more robust design and manufacture. It’s important that our fleet is efficient, reliable and productive.”

The C series range ticks all these boxes, delivering an impressive digging performance with low emissions and savings on fuel consumption, a result of the Tier 4 Interim engines, which use cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) to provide a cleaner burn.

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Case’s Intelligent Hydraulic System offers five key energy saving systems. The Boom Energy Save lowers engine revs during boom lower and swing operations, while the Auto Energy Save system reduces engine revs when the joystick control levers are inactive. The Swing Relief Control manages the hydraulic power distribution at the start of a slewing operation, enabling efficient use of hydraulic flow and pressure. The Spool Stroke Control automatically adjusts the hydraulic pressure during digging operations, and Idle Shutdown turns the engine off after a preset time has elapsed.

The View from the CabMr Hill added, “It’s very important that our operators are

happy with our machine choices, and they have given their seal of approval on the new CX130C. They have said how impressed they have been with machines performance and technology in relation to its eco-friendly concept.

Improving operator comfort and safety is something that Case is committed to, and this is evident in the new C Series cab. Its 5% larger than the B Series, and quieter. Noise levels have also been reduced to the level of luxury car, and air conditioning performance has been increased.

The smaller top beam and no overlap in the front windows has improved all round visibility. There are four mirrors providing an excellent view to both sides of the machine, together with rear and side view cameras. The camera feed is displayed on a new 7” LED monitor inside the cab, with a simple switch between rear and side views. This improvement in visibility allows the operator to make a number of machine function adjustments from the seat, including up to 10 memory recall settings for auxiliary hydraulic flow and pressure. This make changing between attachments a simple and rapid task. The monitor also provides an on-board diagnostic service for technicians, reducing downtime and boosting productivity.

“Tonbrie Construction is a valued customer and we are confident that the recent addition of a CX130C excavator to their Case fleet will give them many years of trouble free service,” says James Bird from Southern Plant.

Case Construction EquipmentCase Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes, articulated trucks, crawler and wheeled excavators (including compact), telescopic handlers, motor graders, wheel loaders (including compact), vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders, tractor loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through Case dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner—with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More information is available at www.casece.com.Case is a division of CNH Global N.V., whose stock is listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CNH), which is a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (FI.MI). More information about CNH can be found online at www.cnh.com .

Contact:TLC PR for ALARCON & HARRISLynn Campbell Tel: +44 151 227 4957eMail: [email protected]

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UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT MICHELS (UTM), A GERMAN FORWARDING AGENCY FOR HEAVY HAULAGE WITH SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN GERMANY AND EASTERN EUROPE, HAS RECENTLY BOUGHT FIVE NEW DOLL SELF-STEERING TRAILER COMBINATIONS.

In the future, five 5-axle self steering trailers, type N5S-0 22,5 as well as five 3-axle dollies, type D3L-0, will support the company with its shipments.

For UTM, there were several crucial reasons to buy their new vehicles from DOLL: The decades of experience, the great stability of the vehicles and the always very practical detailed solutions. In the “self-steering trailer” sector, DOLL is the absolute benchmark, even for price aggressive competitor from neighbouring countries.

At a dead weight of 12,250 kg the self-steering trailers have a gross vehicle weight of 50,000 kg (60,000 kg technically) and a fifth wheel load of 37,750 kg. The driving level can be lowered by 40 mm to a second drive position; this way, a bolster height of 1,625 mm becomes possible.

The first and the second axle of the vehicle are mounted on a bogie, the third and fourth are rigid; the fifth axle is designed as a self-steering axle that can be additionally steered by steering cylinders and which locks automatically at speeds above 40 km/h.

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DOLL: NEW SELF STEERING TRAILER COMBINATIONS FOR UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT

The superstructure can accommodate a special DOLL bolster with a maximum mechanical angle of rotation of 80 °to the left and to the right.

The DOLL dollies have a dead weight of 8,000 kg and a gross vehicle weight of 53,000 kg; the fifth wheel load is 23,000 kg and they have a loading height of 1,720 mm.

The chassis allows three positions for the concrete bolster, resulting illustrations from: in approximately 18 t, 20.2 t or 22.6 t fifth wheel load. The special bolster allows a weight of up to 60 t and is mounted on the dolly with the help of a rocker mounting.

To realise an optimal deadweight, the trailers as well as the dollies are equipped with Alcoa Dura-Bright aluminium rims.

Contact:DOLL Fahrzeugbau AG - Patrick Spitznagel

Industriestraße 13 | 77728 [email protected] | www.doll-oppenau.com

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Aichtal, September – The Supervisory Board of Putzmeister, the global leader in the market for concrete pumps based in Germany, appointed Dr. Gerald Karch as CEO and thus successor of Norbert Scheuch. Mr. Scheuch left the company in mutual agreement after four years as CEO, on 31 August 2013. Gerald Karch joined Putzmeister at the end of 2008 and was appointed to the management board in early 2010. In addition to the CEO role he will also be appointed to the Board of Sany, subject to the usual appointment procedures.

„The Supervisory Board thanks Mr. Scheuch for his dedication, his successful restructuring and repositioning of the company and wishes him all the best for his professional and personal future,“ said Dietmar Feder, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Putzmeister. „At the same time, I welcome Gerald Karch as the new CEO of our company. He has already been part of the management team during the last period of fundamental change at Putzmeister and I am convinced that he will continue the company’s strategy of international strength as a strong leader.”

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PUTZMEISTER APPOINTS DR. GERALD kARCH AS CEO: GERALD kARCH TO SUCCEED NORBERT SCHEUCH EFFECTIVE 31 AUGUST 2013

DR. GERALD kARCH: “PUTZMEISTER WILL CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN CUSTOMER FOCUS AND INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE”

„It was a very exciting and challenging task to get Putzmeister back on track,“ Norbert Scheuch said. „After years of restructuring, Putzmeister can rightly claim to be the world leader in its sector.“

Dr Gerald Karch said. „I am very much looking forward to assuming the position of CEO. We are in good shape, and Putzmeister will continue to strengthen its customer focus and international presence.“ Prior to Putzmeister, Gerald Karch spent 14 years at German engineering company ZF Friedrichshafen where he held various managerial positions. Karch studied mechanical engineering at the University of Karlsruhe and passed his PhD in 1992. (Picture: Dr Gerald Karch) CFO Dr. Renate Neumann-Schäfer as well as the Putzmeister management team will remain in their positions and ensure continuity in the company as well.

Putzmeister Holding GmbHPutzmeister Holding GmbH and its 20 plus subsidiaries develop, manufacture and sell high-quality machinery world-wide. They specialize in concrete and mortar technology as well as in the promotion of high-density substances. The market segments are the construction industry, mining and tunnel construction industries and large industrial projects and facilities.The company is based in Aichtal. With approximately 3,000 employees, including 1,200 in Germany, the company generated approximately EUR 675 million in revenue in the last fiscal year. The shareholder of Putzmeister Holding GmbH is 100% SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.


Putzmeister Holding GmbH

Marketing department Max-Eyth-Str. 10 | 72631 Aichtal Tel.: +49 7127 599-311 | Fax: +49 7127 599-140 eMail: [email protected] Internet: www.putzmeister.de

Press Contact:Michael Walder, +49(0)7127 599 311 Dr. Sarah Rötzer +49(0)7127 599 348

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BROAD SERVICE SPECTRUM The BBM Group is active in a variety of future-orientated business areas:Our core business comprises mining, structural, underground and civil engineering as well as assembly. In addition, as an innovative company we have also embarked on the development and marketing of new IT technologies. Our services at a glance:

WE BUILD THE FUTURE Every project needs a vision – and the resources to transform it into reality. BBM combines both: Top quality demands throug-hout all of our activities in a wide range of areas, excellent corporate knowhow and expert knowledge of the skilled trades and technology. This results in excellent products and services, for which we are renowned and valued right across Europe. BBM is a reliable and in-demand part-ner, greatly trusted by its clients and cooperative partners. This high performance level and consistent orientation towards the demands of our customers makes us exceptional. We accept challenges and create added value: As a dynamic company that will continue to grow in the future and tap into new markets across Europe. BBM brings projects to a successful conclusion – take our word for it and profit from our rich wealth of experience.

DIVERSE ACTIVITIES ACROSS EUROPE The proprietor-managed BBM Group has enjoyed success on the market since 1990 and is active in a wide range of business areas. Networked with internationally renowned cooperative partners, we support demanding projects throughout Europe. In doing so we apply the skills of around 1,000 highly qualified employees, who work with competence and commitment to ensure the seamless fulfilment of our orders. It is with maximum flexibility that we set benchmarks in quality and reliability. Thanks to rapid decision-making and the central steering of all activities, we offer integrated solutions from a single source and generate tailored solutions – in all business sectors.

OPEN CAST MININGExcellent raw materials for successful construction projects Our quarries produce first-class rock for structural and civil engineering. Our stone fractions, high quality fine flints and ar-chitectural stone are used primarily in road construction and concrete production, and also in the chemical industry. BBM is also increasing in demand as a contract mining supplier for raw materials extraction.

MININGTop quality services based on experience BBM is an outstanding supplier of specialist under-ground mining services, in particular in Germany. Working on behalf of large mining compa-nies, we assume responsibility of complete lots or provide personnel for all forms of mining and assembly work. Our teams are available for flexible application right across Europe. Our own workshop maintains our fleet of machines. BBM has also succeeded in making a name for itself as a contract mining supplier in the underground mining sector.

CONTACT:Operta-BBM

Dieter-aus-dem-Siepen-Platz 1D-45468 Mülheim an der Ruhr

PHONE +49 (0) 208 459 59-0FAX +49 (0) 208 459 59-59

EMAIL [email protected]

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DESIGNED TO BE AN INDUSTRY BENCHMARkCaTerpillar inC.

key ImprovmentsThere are four major areas on the D6K2 contributing to

its best-in-class performance. Each is directly related to customer needs.

Grade-A GradingFinish grading is difficult to master. Even experienced

operators must use all their skills and focus to do the job properly. In response, Caterpillar has made several advances.

Cat Stable Blade Control is one. Ifs standard D6K2 equipment, and a revolutionary way of stabilizing the blade. It works using an electronic gyroscope. Located in the C-frame tower, this patented technology senses unwanted blade movement and compensates to complement operator input and provide a smooth, even grade. Even inexperienced operators will find finish grading easy.

The D6K2 also has a new roller frame with two track carrier rollers per side, rather than one. The result is less track vibration and a much smoother ride. Two additional bottom rollers (a total of eight per side) were also added to better distribute track loads. Together, all these improvements make the D6K2 superior any other dozer in its class.

Do More With Less FuelSeveral under-the-hood advances help make the D6K2

easy on fuel. Most notable are the new Eco Modes for forward and reverse. When engaged. the engine runs at lower speeds if the machine is not under load.

As soon as a load is detected, however, engine speed instantly increases to provide the required power. Immediate engine response means the D6K2 can operate in Eco Mode regardless of application difficulty and without affecting productivity.

Even inexperienced operators will find finish grading easy.

At high load factors, fuel use is reduced by 5 percent, compared to the D6K. In light-load applications, Eco Mode can reduce fuel use by up to 22 percent.

Wider BladesCovering more surface area when operating saves time.

That´s where the two new D6K2 blades come in. The width for the XL VPAT (variable pitch, angle, tilt) blade has gone from 3,077 mm to 3,196 mm . The LGP VPAT blade increased from 3,360 mm to 3,682 mm, a 9 percent increase compared to the D6K LGP.

Transportation was taken into consideration, too. The wider LGP is still available as a folding blade, reducing width to less than three meters.

The Cat D6K2 track-type tractor has a lot going for it. From the blade to the tracks and cab, every switch, engine component and innovation is designed for efficiency and productivity. The result is a dozer with best-in-class performance.

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Engine ImprovementsThe D6K2 also complies with new emissions regulations,

thanks to its Tier 4 Interim I Stage IIIB compliant e6.6 ACERT“ engine.

There are two main improvements accounting for this. First, a nitrogen oxide (NOx) Reduction System (NRS) recirculates some exhaust gases back into the combustion chamber. This results in lower combustion temperature, therefore reducing NOX.

Then, to reduce soot, the D6K2 uses a low temperature, passive regeneration system through which exhaust gases are directed. Using this type of system is possible because the D6K2 engine creates exhaust temperatures high enough to oxidize soot. Plus, if the machine is idling at a low temperature for an extended period of time, a backpressure valve automatically restricts the exhaust stream. This forces the engine to work harder and increases exhaust temperatures enough to oxidize the soot.

Even in extreme conditions, regenerations will be unnoticeable to the operator, without work interruption.

Most competitors in this class size don‘t have a way to cope with low temperature/idling conditions and require a change in operation, or resuming operation for up to 60 minutes to fully oxidize soot.

Everything You NeedThe bottom line is that everyone will find a reason

to like the D6K2. Some will appreciate its reduced fuel consumption. Others will applaud the great finish grading performance or improved operator station. And there are those who will value the reliability and durability. Regardless of your reason, you‘ll find it in the D6K2.

A new roller frame provides a much smoother ride.

Eco modes (forward and reverse) reduce operating costs.

An improved operator station plus additional easy-to-read diagnostics.

key new features:A Hystat powertrain matches engine speed to application •requirementsIndependent track control for quick acceleration and responsive •direction changesTraction control reduces slip, saves fuel and reduces operator •fatigueNew seat, heat/ventilation is optional•Easy-to-read displays, more diagnostic information•

AccuGrade TM Ready Option for quick installation•

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CUSTOMER FEEDBACk FUELS EFFICIENCYSIGNIFICANT CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE MADE TO DIRECTLY LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION

If we could only use one attribute to describe the new, streamlined 988K, it would be efficient. „After hearing feedback from our customers, one thing stood clear. They wanted a more efficient machine, especially when it comes to fuel consumption,“ said Todd Tuntland, Product Application Specialist.

The machine‘s fuel efficiency is the result of a culmination of modifications made from the bucket‘s cutting edge to the rear bumper and everything in between.

Z-BAR LinkageCurrently, the 988H uses a boom system, which is a box

section structure. On the 988K, that will be changed to a z-bar linkage with two, solid-steel lift arms, similar to the 988F. This was done to increase application flexibility. Going back to the z-bar design shortened the machine, gave it more dump clearance and improved center visibility.

Much more went into that design change than you might think. „We also used software to optimize the linkage pin layout even before iron was cut. The goal was to help decrease fuel bum, enhance fill factors and add to the machine‘s efficiency,“ added Todd. „We even carried over the performance series buckets from the 988H to make sure the same profile and volumes will be available on the 988K.“

Fuel EfficiencyEfficiency is the name of the game with the 988K, so

significant changes and improvements were made to directly lower fuel consumption. In fact, Caterpillar was able to reduce consumption by 15 percent, compared to the latest 9a8H. In certain applications, that number goes up to 20 percent.

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One factor contributing to those numbers is engine speed, or revolutions per minute (rpm).

For example, high idle has been dropped more than 200 rpm while still maintaining performance. Low idle rpm was also reduced by 100 rpm.

Another big contributor is Economy Mode. „The great thing about Economy Mode is that an operator can still use throttle lock but achieve the efficiency of manual throttle. The operator controls desired engine speed with the left pedal and implements. That leads to significant fuel savings: said Todd.

The 988K has another fuel-efficiency enabler – hydraulic flow sharing. The system, called Positive Flow Control can produce maximum hydraulic flow at much lower rpm. „Imbedded into the hydraulic system are an implement pump and a steering pump. If the operator isn‘t using the steering, hydraulic flow is ‚borrowed‘ from the steering pump so lower engine speeds, along with cycle times, can be maintained,“ said Todd.

Fuel Effinciency vs. The CompetitionWhen it comes to fuel consumption, Todd admits the 988K

has the advantage, Thanks to numerous improvements on the 988K, the machine is just as fuel-efficient as any in its class. „Against the 988H, we‘re 15 percent better with fuel economy and we‘ve eliminated any of the competition‘s fuel advantage: Todd said with confidence.

Additional ImprovementsMany other improvements also grace the

new 988K. The cab is quieter and completely redesigned including seat-mounted controls to decrease operator fatigue and improve comfort.

The overhead controls have been repositioned to the right hand console. „On the control panel, there is a real-time fuel display so the operator can see fuel consumption in terms of liters per hour, or gallons. Or, if using a payload control system, the operator can look at tonnes per liter, or tons per gallon,“ said Todd.

Grand IntroductionThe Cat 988K goes into production in 2013. According

to Todd, ‚We‘re estimating August is when we would load the line in Aurora, USA and start building the machines. We plan to ship in September: Todd also said Caterpillar had a 988K on display at Bauma 2013 in April. The event was the first true public appearance for the machine and effectively acted as the worldwide launch.

As far back as May 2012, Caterpillar was conducting 988K demonstrations to get exposure and additional customer reaction. “So far customer feedback has been very positive. Operators have said it´s quicker, smooth, powerful, fast and quiet”, said Todd. With the majority of the 988K improvements coming directly from customer feedback, we‘re sure the new front loader will be a big hit.

The new 988K gets its power from a Caterpillar C18 ACERT engine. The six-cylinder, four-stroke design meets US EPA Tier 4 Final I EU Stage IV emission requirements.

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EJECTOR TRUCkS PROVE THEIR WORTH

CLAY. IT´S WET. IT´S HEAVY. AND IT STICKS TO EVERYTHING – INCLUDING DUMP TRUCK BODIES

This was the problem Swedish customer Flygts Excavation and Transport AB was having when emptying clay from standard lift-and-tip, 25-ton articulated trucks.

Innovation in motionFlygts excavates and transports natural clay, which is

processed to produce Leca for landscaping and house construction. „We were getting a lot of carry-back. Clay is a sticky material, which makes it hard to release a full load. Our trucks were coming back with large amounts of clay still in the body. That didn‘t help productivity: said Peter Flygt, President and Owner.

Try and Buy the truckYou‘lI notice that much of the scenario we just outlined

is in the past tense. That‘s because Swedish dealer Pon provided a solution that solyed Flygts‘ carry-back problem. „Ejector trucks aren‘t too common in this area, but we offered one as a solution. We suggested a ‚try and buy.‘ Flygts could try a Cat 730 Ejector articulated truck for one year as a rental. If they liked it, Flygts could buy it and deduct the rental cost from the Flygts Excavation purchase price: said Anders Cartsson, Product Manager, Pon Equipment AB.

„Eliminating carry-back is especially important during the winter.“ Peter Flygl.

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After initially having doubts, it wasn‘t long before Peter saw that the Cat 730 Ejector was performing well and had many advantages oyer lift-and-tip trucks. „Our operators were excited about the new 730 Ejector. I will admit I had my doubts. It was a little outside my comfort zone. But I decided 10 give it a try. I have no doubts anymore: Peter said.

Ejector truck advantagesThe main benefit of the 730 Ejector for Flygts is that it can

easily release a full load with no remaining material. That‘s because the ejector blade‘s shape matches the inside of the body. When it moves toward the back, the entire load is pushed out. Peter added, „Eliminating carry-back is especially important during the winter. Temperatures can drop to -20°C, so loads freeze quickly, creating large amounts of carry-back. Plus, we no longer have to take excavators away from their main jobs to clean out the body of standard articulated trucks.“

Peter Flygt, President and Owner, Flygts Excavation.

Patrik Eriksson. operator at Flygts Excavation and Transport AB.

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Flygts transports clay about 2 km to its client´s factory for further processing.

Other Cat Ejector truck advantages include excellent stability with no need to raise and lower a dump body. Thus, the risk of overtum is greatly reduced, especially in soft underfoot conditions or on slopes. Plus, material can be ejected while the truck moves forward, even on uneven ground, for faster cycle times.

When it comes to productivity, tests show that the 730 Ejector has up to a 14 percent faster cycle time than standard 30-ton articulated trucks in the same application. Also, the spreading capability of ejector trucks can help customers lower equipment fleet costs, with less need for support machines to spread material.

Customized modificationWhile the Cat 730 Ejector was the ideal solution for

Flygts, one modification was needed to get everything just right. Due to the clay‘s wet consistency, and because the tailgate covers just the bottom half, material was being lost during transport. „The clay moves and floats around a lot, so we were losing much of the load just by going up hill,“ said Peter.

So, Pon and Flygts worked together to create a high, hinged tailgate that covers the entire rear. „It took some time to get things right. The factory was helpful in the design and making final adjustments. Now the modification works well and even helps increase capacity,“ Anders confidently stated. „Plus, Caterpillar has remained interested in the modifications and other customers have visited Flygts to see the tailgate in action.“

730 Ejector fleet additionFlygts now has two Cat 730 Ejector articulated trucks,

and three other standard articulated trucks, that transport clay around the clock. Peter says, „Our first one works very well for us, so we decided to buy another.“ Their target is to add a third. Overall, ejector trucks are ideally suited to the construction industry. In earthmoving applications, where there is a requirement to spread material, few machines can match a Cat Ejector in terms of cycle times, productivity, machine stability and reduced support equipment costs.

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CAT REBUILD SOLUTIONSREJUVENATE CARRIERES DE TRAPP QUARRY FLEET

Across the world, recycling is common practice. Restoring Cat equipment to like-new condition takes a similar approach through Cat rebuild programs. For example, during a Cat Certified Rebuild, about 7,000 parts are repaired, replaced or reconditioned. Even the machine‘s frame can be recycled so the rebuilt piece of equipment is as tough as the day it rolled off the assembly line.

The three-pronged program offers different rebuild levels:

Certified Powertrain: a powertrain rebuild only•

Certified Powertrain + (CPT+): a powertrain rebuild, •plus additional component rebuilds per the customer‘s specifications

Cat Certified Rebuild (CCR): a complete rebuild from the •ground up

Choosing the right programThat brings us to Colas East, a subsidiary of Colas. Even

though the company‘s mainstay is road building, it owns nearly 40 quarries in East France. A fleet of 150 active

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machines (45 percent of which are Caterpillar) helps to extract more aggregate than any other company in the region, in terms of volume.

„The work is tough, demanding and unforgiving. Our equipment clocks 14 to 16 hours each day: said Bruno Munier, Equipment Manager for the east of France at Colas Group. That‘s close to 3,300 hours every year. „If one machine goes down, production can completely stop, so we need to proactively replace our machines: Such was the case for two Cat 7770 at Carrières de Trapp quarry, owned by Colas East.

Ideally, the machines would be replaced at the end of their first lives – between 12,000 and 15,000 hours. Caterpillar, „For all intents and purposes, these are new machines.“ Bruno Munier, Equipment Manager for the East of France al Colas Group however, proposed a much less demanding alternative, in both capital investment and time. It was the second of the three Cat rebuild solutions, a CPT +. „Having the two CPT + was the perfect solution,“ said Bruno. „This way we could have the powertrains rebuilt and specify other areas and components we wanted refurbished.“

Cat 777D during the different stages of a Certified Powertrain + rebuild.

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Like-new performance„The 777D CPT+ rebuilds were performed for 50 percent

of the new price. They had between 20,000 and 22,000 hours on them. Today, they‘re approaching 25,000 hours. It‘s like getting two machines for the price of one.“ Bruno said with a smile. „That‘s significant when economic conditions aren´t ideal. It means we can allocate budget elsewhere.“

Not only is a rebuild a much smaller investment over a new machine, equipment that goes through a Cat rebuild program can perform the same duties as when new. And, should it ever come time to sell, having that certification can increase a machine‘s value. „I‘d much rather sell, or buy, a machine with a Caterpillar rebuild certification,“ Bruno said.

Minimizing downtimeThe Carrières de Trapp quarry relies on performance

and maximum up time. So opting to implement successive CPT + rebuilds on two of their four 777D meant machine delivery was no more than three months for each. Bruno agreed. „Having two 777D go through a CPT +, one after the other, meant we could keep three working and maintain productivity while the other was being rebuilt”

12-month warrantyBesides cost, the most compelling reason for a certified

rebuild is the manufacturer-backed, 12-month warranty. An Extended Protection Plan is also available. „It was important for us to have a 3-year/6000-hour warranty, similar to new machines. We could only get that through Caterpillar. It‘s complete peace of mind,“ said Bruno.

Caterpillar can guarantee its rebuilt equipment because each is put under extreme scrutiny. There are specific model manuals (developed by Caterpillar), mandatory part replacements, required engineering updates and other compulsory procedures before equipment can become certified. „We value having rebuild solutions fully developed and endorsed by the manufacturer. Cat means quality and certified rebuilds are something the competition doesn´t offer at the moment. We did talk to a different equipment manufacturer about a wheel loader rebuild, but they weren´t especially convincing and didn‘t have a structured solution to offer,“ Bruno added.

With the two CPT+ rebuilds complete, Carrières de Trapp received the like-new 777D and dealer representatives went through machine starts with Bruno. „For all intents and purposes, these are new machines. Those rebuilds are ready to run at the exact same intensity and performance level as year one.”

The two, 777D CPT+ rebuilds included:The powertrain (engine, transmission, torque converter, •differential, final drives and axles)Hydraulics system and cylinders•Welding and reinforcement work on frame and body where •requiredNew cab parts and a new seat•

Colas east facts:A subsidiary of Colas•Main activity: road building•More than 3,800 employees•Almost 40 quarries•Cat machines make up 45 percent of the fleet•



Bruno Munier, Equipment Manager, Colas Group for the east of France.

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The Moldavian Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure is investing €150 million to upgrade and refurbish 200km of the country’s major motorways.

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NEW HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION : MAJOR MOLDAVIAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDERWAY WITH SUPPORT FROM EXTENSIVE NEW HOLLAND EqUIPMENT FLEET

In its largest investment in Moldova’s infrastructure to date, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €150m loan facility to the Moldovan government for the rebuilding and repair of up to 200km of major motorway network. In addition the US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is investing US$132m in its Moldovan Compact agreement to rehabilitate 93km of the M2 and R9 roads between Sarateni and the city of Soroca.

A consortium of international contractors has already commenced work on several of the road construction and repair projects, with an impressive fleet of 18 New Holland machines already delivered to site. Among the equipment that has been ordered are two F156.7A motorgraders, two W300C wheeled loaders, four W190C loaders, two WE150B wheeled excavators, four B115C backhoe loaders and four L220 skid steers.

“A well-functioning transport system is critical for economic growth and improving Moldova’s road infrastructure is one of my government’s key priorities,” said Prime Minister Iurie Leanca.

“We expect about 1,000 jobs to be created by this investment and it will reduce business costs and increase productivity, creating economic growth and prosperity for all.”

The EBRD loan will be used to rehabilitate sections of the R33 Hincesti-Lapusna-M1 road to the Romanian border, the R14 Balti-Sarenteni transport link between the capital Chisinau and Moldova’s second largest city Balti, the R9 Soroca-Arionesti road in the north of the country and the R34 Hincesti-Leova-Cantemir road in the south. The loan will also help to fund the new 17km M3 Slobozia Mare bypass.

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“Located at a geographical crossroads and since 2007 bordering the European Union, Moldova’s roads are becoming increasingly important for the economic development of the country and the wider region,” said Julia Otto, head of the EBRD Resident Office in Chisinau.

“Better roads will help spread economic development to remote regions, will bring producers closer to their markets and will take people to their destinations more safely.”

At 27.3 tonnes, the W300C is New Holland’s largest wheeled loading shovel, boasting a 5.0m3 bucket and a 9.1 tonne bucket payload. As with all of the highly productive loaders in the New Holland range, the W300C benefits from an economical low emission Tier 4i engine with SCR technology, delivering maximum combustion efficiency and lower operating cost for the customer. The W190C loader weighs in at 18.3 tonnes and delivers a 6.4 tonne bucket payload, also with Tier 4i SCR technology, making it an ideal machine for stockpiling and loading duties.

New Holland’s F156.7A is the firm’s most productive motorgrader, with an operating weight of 16.2 tonnes and a 173hp (129kW) dual-power low emission engine. The engine automatically delivers increased power in the higher gears for superior performance and increased production. The B115C is also a top of the range model, the backhoe loader boasting an impressive Tier 4 Interim 110hp (82kW) for best-in-class productivity.

“New Holland is delighted to have been chosen to supply such a wide range of equipment to these essential infrastructure projects,” said Ionut Roscoiu, CNH Construction Equipment’s Central and Eastern European business manager.

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“The combination of best-in-class performance from our market-leading low emission engines, proven New Holland reliability and durability, ensure that these machines will deliver maximum productivity for our customers across Moldova. These are important projects that will improve the lives of many people, providing jobs and boosting prosperity throughout the country.”

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Lynn Campbell Tel: +44 151 227 4957

E-mail: [email protected]

New Holland Construction is a global, full-line construction equipment brand, with a network of 800 dealers and more than 2,100 outlets in 100 countries. The company brings together the strength and resources of its worldwide commercial, industrial and finance organizations. Thanks to the experience of its foundation heritage brands, New Holland can proudly point to quality, technologically state-of-the-art products that are fully compliant with safety standards and environmental regulations. New Holland Construction is a brand of CNH Global N.V., a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (FI.MI). More information can be found on line at www.newholland.com.

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“We chose the AC 200-1 for this project because its various configurations make it an extremely versatile all terrain crane. It is also ideal for work that is carried out in these lifting capacity classes,” explains Oliver Thum, who is part of Prangl’s technical field staff. Thum was responsible, among other things, for inspecting the jobsite in advance and choosing the right crane for the project.

The Prangl team used the AC 200-1 crane with 42.6 t counterweight in order to lift the various materials involved. These materials included steel props and rockfall barriers that weighed up to two tonnes. “Due to the crane capacity, we did not have to use the full 68.5 tonne counterweight. We only needed two trucks to transport the base plates and the counterweight,” reports crane operator Frank Schimpf.

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TEREX® AC 200-1 ALL TERRAIN CRANE LIFTS BUILDING MATERIALS AFTER LANDSLIDE IN TYROL

CRANE OPERATION BY AN IMPRESSED SCENERY!

SCHÖNBERG, AUSTRIA, September 2013 – Following heavy rain in Tyrol, the old B 182 Brennerstraße highway was buried by an enormous landslide in the Schönberg area. This cut off one of the most important traffic

links between Innsbruck and Italy. Before hundreds of cubic meters of earth and wood could be removed, the hillside had to be secured. For this, Austrian crane service provider Prangl arranged a team from its Buch branch office in Tyrol to lift the necessary building materials, including the required machines, to the very top of the hillside, the crane they used: a Terex® AC 200-1 all terrain crane.

The crane was set up right on the highway, reducing jobsite preparation. The team faced two challenges at the jobsite. The first challenge was that the road sloped down. The Prangle team had to jack up the crane’s front end in order to compensate for the sloped gradient and to ensure that the crane would be in a stable, horizontal position.

“The AC 200-1’s hydropneumatic suspension system came in extremely handy at that point. It made it possible to balance the crane perfectly without any problems,” explains Oliver Thum. The second challenge was that it was too narrow to fully deploy the crane‘s outriggers. The Prangl assembly team had a solution: “As this crane enables us to use different stabilizer spreads, we did not extend the outriggers fully on the side over which only

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the counterweight was swung,” explains Frank Schimpf. The Terex crane’s small slewing radius proved to be yet another advantage when dealing with the highway’s tight space conditions.

In order to lift the building materials all the way to the top edge of the remaining hillside, the team set up the AC 200-1 crane with a 17 meter long main boom extension. With this configuration, the crane could lift the loads at a height of 50 meters and a radius of 58 meters. Once everything was set up, the lifts went smoothly for the crane operator and his machine. All the materials were placed where needed after a mere three days. After this, the team could start to secure the hillside to prevent another landslide.

“During the project, both the crane’s versatility and its ease of assembly came in very handy: The combination of its versatile counterweight configurations and outrigger spreads, and the easy to install main boom extension enabled us to work efficiently and cost-effectively,” points out Oliver Thum.

About the AC 200-1 all terrain craneWith a total length of 14.1 meters (46.1 ft), the Terex®

AC 200-1 all terrain crane is the shortest five-axle crane in the 200-tonne (220 US t) capacity class. Its standard main boom reaches up to 67.8 meters (222.4 ft), for a maximum reach of 100 meters (328 ft) when equipped with its main boom extension and variable extension. Four outrigger settings improve jobsite access while its state-of-the-art IC-1 control system with touchscreen color monitor, makes the AC 200-1 all terrain crane particularly user-friendly to operate.

A 390 kW (530 hp) carrier engine provides a powerful and cost-effective drive mechanism and is complemented with an automatic 16-speed transmission that is designed to provide high performance and excellent gradeability while reaching speeds up to 85 km/h (53 mph). Its independent superstructure engine provides an output of 170 kW (231 hp). Combining power with high maneuverability, four of the five axles (or five of the six axles if configured as an AC 200-1P crane) are steering axles, to enable the AC 200-1 all terrain crane to turn within a radius of 11.05 meters (36.25 ft).

About Prangl“Moving people and loads is at the core of our

business” – this is the slogan under which Prangl provides its customers with a comprehensive range of services. The company’s core competencies range from renting out mobile cranes and work platforms to performing special transportation projects.

Prangl’s crane fleet includes state-of-the-art machines with lifting capacities of up to 600 tonnes, which the company uses for large power plant, industrial facility, and residential construction projects, as well as for vehicle recovery assignments.

The company, which was founded in 1965 in Vienna, today runs branch offices in six locations in Austria, as well as in Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, and Germany.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.PRANGL.AT

About TerexTerex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of

a broad range of equipment that is focused on delivering reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Services.

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.TEREX.COM.

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RHEINBERG. AUMUND FöRDERTECHNIK IS SETTING A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE OF

BRINGING CUSTOMER-CLOSENESS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND CUSTOMER-VALUE EVEN STRONGER INTO ITS SALES FOCUS BY UTILIZATION OF INTERNAL SYNERGIES AND EXPERIENCE FROM OTHER BUSINESS UNITS.

Dr. Mutz took over responsibility of the Division Mineral Processing (previously Mining & Minerals) at AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH in Rheinberg in April 2012 and in addition is now taking over the leadership at the Division Cement. Here, Mutz is being in charge of sales of both new equipment and retrofits. In the cement sector AUMUND is a premium supplier of bucket elevators and belt conveyors which are employed for heaviest duty requirements – also spanning extraordinary heights and lengths - in the conveying of hot and abrasive bulk materials. In addition to covering new equipment, AUMUND is equally active worldwide in upgrades and the supply of spare parts as well as services.

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AUMUND - WORLD MARkET LEADER IN THE CEMENT SUPPLIER INDUSTRY: PUTS EVEN GREATER EMPHASIS ON CUSTOMER CLOSENESS

Dr. Michael Mutz takes on overall management role of Cement Sales Division.

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About the AUMUND GroupThe AUMUND Group is active worldwide. The conveying and storage

specialists have special expertise at their disposal when dealing with bulk materials. With their high degree of individuality, both its technically sophisticated as well as innovative products have contributed to the AUMUND Group today being a market leader in many areas of conveying and storage technology. The manufacturing companies AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH (Rheinberg, Germany), SCHADE Lagertechnik GmbH (Herne, Germany), SAMSON Materials Handling Ltd (Ely, Great Britain), as well as AUMUND Logistic GmbH (Rheinberg, Germany) are consolidated under the umbrella of the AUMUND Group. In conjunction with the headquarters of the manufacturing companies, the global conveying and storage technology business is spearheaded through a total of eight locations in Asia, Europe, North and South America plus representatives and agents in more than 100 countries.

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The invited speakers included First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Professor Paul Krugman of Princeton University, Professor Tyler Cowen of George Mason University and author of The Great Recession, Steven Koonin, Director of NYU Center for Urban Science & Progress (former Under Secretary of Energy with the Obama Administration). Also distinguished guests including CEOs of several global infrastructure and machinery enterprises from United States, UK, Germany, Japan, Brazil, UAE, and many other places attended the event.

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World-Renowned Scholars Present Future Outlook for Global Economy, Urbanization, Innovative ICT Convergence

AT THE 2ND DOOSAN GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM HELD IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND ON JULY 19 (LOCAL TIME), GLOBAL POLITICAL LEADERS, SCHOLARS, AND CEOS OF

GLOBAL ENTERPRISES GATHERED TOGETHER TO REVIEW THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AND DIAGNOSE A RANGE OF GEOPOLITICAL ISSUES.

The forum was a rare occasion that brought together opinion leaders from diverse fields, who otherwise have few chances to get together, in Edinburgh, the venue of The Open Championship (The British Open), of which Doosan is a title sponsor.

In his welcome and closing remarks, Chairman Park said, “We are still facing an environment of poor predictability, so our future will be determined by how we cope with this challenging environment, which hinders companies from making sustainable growth.” He added, “Integrating the

Global political leaders, scholars, and CEOs of global enterprises gathered together to review the global economy and diagnose a range of geopolitical issues.

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trend of innovative ICT convergence with the traditional machinery and infrastructure industry will generate new business opportunities.” In her special remarks that followed congratulatory remarks by First Minister Salmond, former U.S. Secretary of State Rice offered her diagnosis of the international political situation and various geopolitical issues.

In the subsequent session, “Prospects for the Global Business Environment,” Profs. Krugman and Cowen presented their insightful analyses on the outlook for global economic recovery, the impact of the aging population on the global economy, and the efficacy of fiscal policy.

In the session “The New Era of Connectivity,” which addressed the trend of ICT convergence, Dr. Stefan Ferber, director of Bosch Software Innovations GmbH, and Steven Koonin, Director of NYU Center for Urban Science & Progress, introduced the global trend of ICT convergence, and discussed the outlook concerning the changes that ICT convergence will bring to the manufacturing and energy industries.

Doosan held the 1st Global Business Forum in Manchester, England, last year, which was attended by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria, and Prof. Kenneth Rogoff of Harvard University.

From left to right: Doosan Chairman Yongmaan Park, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond.

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LUTZE TAkES OVER SERVICE SECTION FROM METSO

On 3rdSeptember, it became official: The management of Metso Corporation in Helsinki and LUTZE – Group based in Einbeck have entered an agreement that re-assigns service

responsibilities for conveyor belt technologies and wear protection in various European countries.

According to the contract, LUTZE takes over the complete service section for these product lines from Metso, including the relevant locations in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Further Metso locations in Norway and Sweden will also join LUTZE –Group.

“We already maintain 7 locations in Germany to successfully support our customers‘ businesses. In order to achieve a healthy international growth, there was no better time for this decision,” managing director Heinz Lutze explains his investment into the future.

LUTZE will add established Metso products to its portfolio, thereby enlarging the service range it can offer. All Metso service personnel at the affected locations will be kept on board. “We can‘t afford to lose good and experienced staff,” Lutze said in another statement. The entrepreneur shows optimism with regards to further developing the acquired locations.

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For more than 50 years, LUTZE – Group has been a provider of its very own range of products and services for conveyor belt solutions. Its divisions for polyurethan processing and spray coat wear protection are also considered vital sections within the group that have set their innovative mark beyond the industry‘s limits.

Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Their 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide. Metso’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.


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CDE GLOBAL LTD: HOW EFFECTIVE IS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE IN SAVING YOU MONEY? MARTIN JACKSON, GLOBAL CUSTOM CARE MANAGER AT

CDE GLOBAL ASSESSES THE OFTEN UNDERESTIMATED BENEFITS OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.

How Effective is Preventative Maintenance in Saving You Money?

With many large scale plant based industries, according to a report from maintenance expert Sandy Dunn, poorly managed maintenance schedules can result in accounting for as much as 40% of the operational budget, therefore improving maintenance effectiveness is a potential source for cost savings.

But what about the medium and long term effects of ignoring planned maintenance?

Well, the cost implications can be and frequently are, substantial.

For many businesses operating in a variety of industries, planned and preventative maintenance is often low on the list of priorities, particularly because of its intangible nature. In the short term, when other issues take priority, Preventative Maintenance can often be side lined or even ignored without any immediate or obvious concerns. This

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is the mistake too many businesses make and can often relate to a decline in plant performance.

Why Preventative Maintenance, What Does It Involve?

The key here is in the word ‚prevention‘ itself. Making sure that no barriers exist that would make the processing of material difficult is vitally important for quarry owners and site operatives alike.

As the saying goes ‚time is money‘ and this most definitely is the case in the competitive market for washed aggregates.

Carrying out regular maintenance inspections on key plant will ultimately reduce downtime, increase operational efficiency and ensure that the risk of expensive reactive work is reduced substantially through planned and routine checks.

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In addition, preventative maintenance measures can drastically reduce faults in day-to-day operations, as well as increase the overall readiness of plants in case of unexpected levels of processing requirements. Not only does regular maintenance improve and extend the life of the plant by preventing excess impairment, maintenance includes and is not limited to adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, repairs and the replacement of parts. Moreover, having the ability to prevent possible issues from arising in the future and causing downtime will also avoid interference with your ability to deliver a quality customer service.

It is our experience that the cost of maintenance can be three times higher if no form of preventative maintenance programme is in place. If you‘re not experiencing problems with the plant at the outset, it‘s always very simple to dismiss the value in this type of service, but only until you encounter a problem at first hand.

Regular inspections will pick up a large percentage of common faults that you would not otherwise have known and very often these faults can be easily rectified by having a competent Service Engineer on site.

Unplanned Maintenance Costs, An Unnecessary Drain

From experience, a recent example of costs incurred through lack of structured maintenance would be one customer incurring a bill of £4,000 for failure in not adhering to greasing schedules. This not only resulted in the replacement of various parts but approximately two days of plant downtime. Subsequently in this instance, had a Preventative Maintenance Inspection existed, the engineers would have been made aware of the issues on one of their regular site visits and plant downtime would have been avoided.

In another instance, a £3,000 cost was incurred by an untrained plant operative who manually modified overload settings within the control panel of an AquaCycle causing structural damage to the plant. Having completely trained operators is critical as in this instance the problem would have been avoided had the appropriate training been put in place. With both plant specific training and preventative maintenance in place, the savings would have been substantial for the customer here.

Various maintenance tasks were also overlooked by operators on another site, resulting in the necessity to replace chutes, a bearing on a RotoMax and a tail drum on a conveyor, all amounting in a £3,500 cost.

This highlights the importance and value in planned maintenance in terms of cost savings, as well as taking into consideration the cost of downtime experienced in the three scenarios outlined above.

Repair Focused vs Reliability FocusedIn order to remain competitive by keeping running

costs down and increasing capability, we need to move away from the ‚repair‘ focused attitude and adopt a ‚reliability focused‘ outlook. Furthermore, by maintaining plant equipment effectively, not only are you maximising production, you are also minimising the depreciation of the plant in terms of wear and tear throughout its lifetime.

Will preventative maintenance save you money in the long term?

In short, yes it will.

You will avoid reducing the average rate of throughput, you will avoid increasing operating costs and more importantly, you will avoid impeding customer service.

Due to the varying needs of different plants, the type and amount of preventative maintenance required varies greatly but ultimately, it will ensure a maximum level of material processed and high quality end products.

Martin Jackson, Global Custom Care Manager at CDE Global assesses the often underestimated benefits of preventative maintenance.

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CDE’S M2500 SAND WASHING PLANT REDUCING CLAY CONTAMINATION IN CHEREPOVETS, RUSSIA THE M2500 FROM CDE IS SUCCESSFULLY PROCESSING CLAY CONTAMINATED

MATERIAL FOR STROYTEKHSERVIS CHEREPOVETS AT THEIR NATURAL SAND AND GRAVEL QUARRY TO ENSURE THEIR FINAL SAND PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH RUSSIAN STANDARDS FOR CONCRETE PRODUCTION.

Stroytekhservis Cherepovets is a quarry company in the west of Vologda Oblast, Russia, established in 2005 and specialising in the production, sales and transportation of sand and aggregates. The company has purchased a new M2500 washing plant from CDE which is significantly reducing clay and dust contamination and producing a range of washed sand and aggregates. The new plant was delivered by CDE in conjunction with Mining Technologies, CDE’s sales partner in Russia.

Stroytekhservis Cherepovets is part of the Stroytekhservis group of companies. The organisation is rapidly developing with divisions in construction, sand and aggregate production, concrete production and equipment rental. Stroytekhservis owns three quarries in the Cherepovets region as well as crushing and screening plants in the area and a concrete production facility. The company’s main focus is the supply of bulk aggregates and building materials for both clients and also in their own

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CDE Cherepovets M2500 and AquaCycle

projects. The Stroytekhservis Group aims to expand its construction division over the next few years to provide a turnkey service for its customers by delivering a complete solution for commercial and residential projects.

Stroytekhservis Cherepovets approached CDE’s Russian partner, Mining Technologies, in September 2012 and presented a natural sand and gravel material containing over 8% clay content which had to be cleaned. Stroytekhservis required a 120tph plant that would produce 4 washed and sized products; a 0-3mm building sand, a 3-5mm concrete sand, a 5-25mm aggregate and a +25mm aggregate. The raw material is 0-40mm sand and gravel. Stroytekhservis also required a water treatment system as they had limited space to accommodate settling ponds and additionally they wanted to reduce the requirement for fresh water to feed the plant.

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After a thorough sieve analysis at the quarry, the equipment specified to process the material was a M2500 washing plant and an AquaCycle thickener. Mining Technologies invited representatives from Stroytekhservis to visit a nearby CDE installation in Priozersk in the Leningradsky region. This visit demonstrated how the M2500 and AquaCycle combination could be used successfully in the processing of material with clay and dust contamination. “We were impressed by the capability of the M2500 and AquaCycle to produce high quality sand and aggregates and realised how the system could be applied at our Cherepovets quarry. We were confident that the CDE washing solution would meet our needs” explains Kalashnikov Vitaly, CEO of Stroytekhservis Cherepovets.

CDE specified a M2500 to tackle the problem of clay and dust contamination. The M2500 ensures that the clay material is being effectively processed to create 4 commercial grade sand and aggregate products. The requirements for concrete sand are defined by the Russian state standard GOST 8736-93. “It was very important that the final sand product should meet the standard specification for concrete production. The M2500 produces in specification products which comply with this standard and therefore are suitable for construction works as clay and dust particles in the final product are 0.2%” explains Vitaly Vizir, CEO Deputy for sales for Mining Technologies. The plant also includes an AquaCycle thickener which was selected for its recycling benefits as it significantly reduces the volume of fresh water required as up to 90% of the water used in the washing plant is re-circulated around the plant.

The ProcessMaterial first enters the plant at the M14 feed hopper

where a manual tipping reject grid remove the +150mm material. The M2500’s integrated feed conveyor delivers the material to the ProGrade screen. CDE Transfer Point Technology specifies that the belt width is 1000mm, which is the same width as the belt feeder. This ensures minimal wear, no spillage and maximum efficiency when material passes between the hopper and conveyor. „CDE Transfer Point Technology is evident in the entire CDE product range and is central to the design of our equipment. We are focused on reducing wear, ensuring the smooth flow of material and minimising the lifetime cost of ownership on our plants for our customers“ explains Eoin Heron, Senior Sales Manager in Europe and Russia for CDE Global. Polyurethane wear pads are also fitted at this transfer point which further increases wear resistance.

From the feed conveyor, material is discharged to the Prograde P2-75 double deck rinsing screen. Prior to this a wash box fitted to the head of the feed conveyor ensures sufficient water is added to allow effective screening. The top deck removes the +25mm material which is stockpiled using one of the 9m wing conveyors. The bottom deck of the ProGrade is a split screen where the first part of the screen has very small apertures where the 0-3mm material can pass through and further down the screen the apertures increase in size to allow the 3-5mm material to pass through. The 5-25mm product travels down the screen and goes directly to the second stockpile conveyor on the M2500.

The 3-5mm material is transferred via jet pump to one half of the dewatering screen on the integrated EvoWash sand washing plant. The polyurethane screen guarantees maximum dewatering of the 3-5mm sand. Replaceable polyurethane side wall protection on the EvoWash screen minimises material on steel contact, reducing wear and increasing the working life of the machine.

From the feed conveyor, material is discharged to the Prograde P2-75 double deck rinsing screen.

The 3-5mm material is transferred via jet pump to one half of the dewatering screen on the integrated EvoWash sand washing plant.

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The 3-5mm product is stockpiled to the third M2500 conveyor with a stockpile capacity of 150m3. The dewatering screen is split in half to ensure that 2 products can be dewatered at the same time.

Before the 0-3mm product reaches the dewatering screen it must be pumped from the bottom deck of the ProGrade to the HydroCyclone on the EvoWash. HydroCyclone technology facilitates highly accurate separation of silts and clays from the final washed sand product. The fine sand fraction is discharged via the cyclone underflow to the rubber lined feedbox which distributes the material evenly onto the second side of the dewatering screen. This maximises the screening area and ensures high efficiency dewatering. This product is then stockpiled from the fourth M2500 E4X conveyor. Meanwhile the -63micron fraction overflows the HydroCyclone and is transferred along with the waste water to the next stage of processing. This overflow is discharged at the highest point of the plant which negates the need for additional pumping.

Excess fines are passed to the AquaCycle A400 thickener complete with CDE Flocstation. The AquaCycle design allows for high rate settlement of these fine particles to the bottom of the thickener tank. The FlocStation acts as the delivery system for polyelectrolyte to the AquaCycle to facilitate settlement of sludge. Sludge settles at the bottom of the tank where a set of rakes ensure that the sludge is maintained at an even consistency before it is discharged to ponds. Clean water overflows the thickener and recycles to the AS404 water tank, a complete water storage and pumping system for the recycling of recovered water around the washing plant.

The plant has been running since July 2013 and CEO Mr Kalashnikov Vitaly is extremely happy with its performance. “The CDE washing plant has solved our problem with clay contamination. It is successfully washing off dust and clay so now the final product complies with the necessary regulations for concrete sand. In terms of our company strategy, the washing plant means we are able to provide a complete turnkey solution for our customers starting from the materials in the ground and ending with the commissioning of turnkey construction projects.”

Further details on the range of applications for CDE equipment across construction, mining, specialist industrial sands and environmental applications can be found at www.cdeglobal.com. More information on Stroytekhservis can be found at www.nerudno.ru

The fine sand fraction is discharged via the cyclone underflow to the rubber lined feedbox which distributes the material evenly onto the second side of the dewatering screen. This maximises the screening area and ensures high efficiency dewatering.

The AquaCycle design allows for high rate settlement of these fine particles to the bottom of the thickener tank.


CDE Global Ltd.Sorchá Simpson Brand ManagerT: +44 28 8676 7900eMail: [email protected]: www.cdeglobal.com

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Rockster successfully tested the first parallel hybrid impact crusher

Rockster has met the challenge and developed a completely new impact crusher for one of the largest French road construction companies.

Manufacturers of mobile plants are more and more requested to develop fuel consumption-, noise- and resource-saving technologies.

R1100D becomes R1100DERockster’s “duplexable” impact crusher

R1100D served as the basis of the new machine. This crusher is known mainly for its robustness and its good performance with high crushing ratio of any material. The customer also wanted to increase its flexibility and ordered the preparation for DUPLEX, the patented system that allows switching from a jaw to an impact crusher (and vice versa) within a few hours. Thus, the system increases the ability to adapt to various customer needs and can process their orders more efficiently.

Kormann roCKsTer reCyCler GmbH

THE NEW R1100DE PARALLEL HYBRID CRUSHER: A REVOLUTIONARY NEW TECHNOLOGY

Use of electrification as a hybrid solutionIn the world of mobile crushers electricity is not often

available, so Rockster has implemented the strengths of an electric motor in a hybrid solution.

The diesel engine operates nearly constant at optimal speed to drive the generator for the electric motor.

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The permanent-magnet technology guarantees

decrease of energy consumption•

a better engine- and generator-performance•

maximum performance density with lower weight•

smaller components•

To cushion the load peaksAny load peaks are cushioned by condensers - so-

called power caps - which buffer the energy. The fuel consumption is reduced and through the use of virtually maintenance-free electric motors also maintenance costs are minimized. With this technology you can save up to 16,000 liters of diesel annually.

Robust technology necessaryAll e-components are water cooled and meet the IP65

standard. They are specifically designed for usage in mobile construction machines and protected from dust, dirt and water. Moreover they are resistant to vibration and extreme temperature fluctuations.

Other highlights

The four new variable displacement pumps for the hydraulic •system only supply the oil flow, which is actually needed, which reduces losses, saves fuel and ensures a consistently high pumping speed at low or varying diesel engine speed.

On the newly designed controller-display any machine •parameters and settings are intuitive and easy to read. Carefully evaluated error messages increase a rapid determination and solution of failures and furthermore the ease of use increases the efficiency in the application and enrollment.

A hydraulic overload protection of the swing beams also •improves the protection from inappropriate material and helps to avoid oversize material.

The unique return system, consisting of the two belt return or •stockpile conveyor, is installed on one of Rockster’s bigger machines for the first time. With this system dismantling for transport is no longer necessary. You can work with a closed circuit and produce 100% definable final grain as well as the use it as stockpile conveyor with a discharge height of approximately 4 meters.

Optionally, the R1100DE can also be ordered with a grid connection to operate the crusher all-electric. So further savings are possible, but the electricity in off-road terrain is not always guaranteed.


Kormann Rockster Recycler GmbHWirtschaftszeile West 2 4482 EnnsdorfTel.: +43/7223/81000 Fax: +43/7223/81000-329eMail: [email protected] Internet: www.rockster.at

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Quality before quantityWith the most compact crusher of Rockster, the

impactor R700S including screen box and return belt, and the smallest screen of the existing portfolio, the RS EASY 76 they gave an impressive demonstration of how these machines perform. The R700S was presented in action with demolition debris and concrete, and impressed the visitors with excellent output, the well established double-functional return- / stockpile conveyor and the ease of use. Also the separation of iron with the standard magnetic separator worked great. The integrated dust suppression also ensured that even in the intense heat on the first two days of the fair, the final grain was finely sprayed and ran from the machine without any dust clouds.

Great interest among the visitors, also aroused the most compact screen of Rockster, the RS EASY 76 which showed very well the separation into three different fractions during the demonstrations. The simple but very effective technology offers a high level of ease in maintenance and ease of use in operation. It is suitable for the preparation of soil material, rock, debris, compost, sand, coal and various other materials. Therefore it appeals to a wide target group.

Despite the limited number of visitors at the fair, the quality of the attendees and their interest to the machines have left a positive impression.

Kormann roCKsTer reCyCler GmbH RECYCLING AkTIV 2013: qUALITY BEFORE qUANTITY

AT THIS YEAR‘S RECYCLING AKTIV FAIR AT THE AIRPARK IN BADEN-BADEN (GERMANY) FROM 5TH TO 7TH SEPTEMBER, ROCKSTER PRESENTED ON A 700M² BOOTH THAT IT IS THE RIGHT PARTNER WHEN IT COMES TO RECYCLING.

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Thomas Allgaier: „The performance of bits is being continually enhanced thanks to innovative power and application-specific developments. The product range offers the ideal solution to each user, even for the toughest of milling jobs.“

The most recent example is a stabilisation project in exceptionally difficult conditions in Denmark. The ground had to be stabilised for the rebuilding of the A 7 motorway. The milling machine had to overcome clay soil that was interspersed with stones of varying sizes. The milling process tested all implemented standard holders and bits to their limits, which lead to numerous bit breaks and holder faults.

beTeK GmbH & Co. KG

BETEk AND WIRTGEN: HAVE A SOLUTION FOR EVERY TASk!

WHETHER ROAD MILLING, STABILISING OR SURFACE MINING: BETEK AND WIRTGEN HAVE ONE MAJOR GOAL TOGETHER – THE CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF THESE

TECHNOLOGIES TO BE ABLE TO OFFER CUSTOMERS THE GREATEST POSSIBLE EFFICIENCY. BETEK IS PROUD OF THE SYSTEM PARTNERSHIP WITH WIRTGEN THAT HAS BEEN A SUCCESS STORY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. PRODUCT MANAGER THOMAS ALLGAIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRODUCT GROUP OF BITS USED FOR ROAD MILLING, STABILISING AND SURFACE MINING.

The Wirtgen tractor-towed stabilizers are attached to a traction vehicle – in this case a tractor. In Denmark, the stabilizers transformed the clay subsoil littered with large stones into a workable and compressible surface. Material that was too coarse was broken down in the milling drum‘s mixing chamber.

W1-15/25RK: This is the designation for the Betek bit / holder solution for the difficult subsoil found during the construction of the A 7 in Denmark.

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”This is the nightmare of every machine supervisor and we were called to help,“ explains Thomas Allgaier, who to gether with his Wirtgen colleagues Bjarne Dahl and Morten Wold from Denmark and Thomas Lehnert and Helgo Koch from Wirtgen in Germany squared up to this challenge and modified holders and bits specifically to the local conditions in situ.

Allgaier: ”It was brilliant to introduce the new Betek bits on site and witness the results together with my Wirtgen colleagues. There were no breakages, productivity was stellar and the wear protection excellent.“ The road construction company, which was able to successfully complete the project with this support, was more than happy about the speedy and uncomplicated approach. Product Manager Thomas Allgaier is naturally just as satisfied

and stresses, ”This would not have been achievable by myself. There is always a team behind you. My colleagues Christoph Haberstroh and Sarah Bitzer have as much of a hand in this success as our system partner Wirtgen.“


BETEK GmbH & Co. KG - Press-Contact Anne-Christine Jahnke, MarketingSulgener Str. 21-23 D-78733 Aichhalden | GermanyTel.: +49 (0) 7422/ 565-183Fax: +49 (0) 7422/ 565- 122eMail: : [email protected] Internet: www.betek.de

The Wirtgen tractor-towed stabilizers are attached to a traction vehicle – in this case a tractor. In Denmark, the stabilizers transformed the clay subsoil littered with large stones into a workable and compressible surface. Material that was too coarse was broken down in the milling drum‘s mixing chamber.

W1-15/25RK: This is the designation for the Betek bit / holder solution for the difficult subsoil found during the construction of the A 7 in Denmark.

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Castonguay Blasting prides itself on being able to handle the most challenging drill and blast projects; whether it’s quarrying, open pit mining, construction work, or a myriad of other applications. Whenever their clients require a professional service that marries project safety with effectiveness, the company can be counted on. Furthermore, as an industry leader, Castonguay is continually striving to develop new systems to provide the surface drilling and blasting industry with safer, more productive, and economical, means of completing each project in a timely manner.

This is certainly the case with regards the quarrying business and armed with 40 years of industry experience Castonguay uses its extensive know-how to work closely with each quarry operator to ensure that their requirements are met. Graymont’s Marbleton limestone quarry in Quebec is no exception to this operating

Quebec based drilling and blasting contractor, Castonguay Blasting, has been operating for over 40 years, becoming one of the biggest contractors of its type throughout the whole of

Canada. As such it has one of the largest surface drilling fleets in the country, with its managers and operators having gained considerable experience with all kinds of drill rigs. Some of their most recent acquisitions, which have attracted the most praise, consist of 4 Sandvik DP1500i units, which if expansion goes to plan, may very well be added to.

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Sandvik DPi drill rigs: finds new fans in Quebec!

methodology, and as one of the oldest quarries in Canada it now supplies Graymont’s major Marbleton lime plant located near the site. Quarry production is some 2 million tons of rock (primarily a relatively soft limestone) a year, with the operation now placing increasing reliance on Castonguay’s Sandvik DP1500i rigs, and their operators, to help produce the material. This has been accomplished extremely economically through making full use of the fuel saving attributes, and other efficiency features, built into the rigs design, with this being shown by the fact that the quarry achieves its high production level whilst only operating on a single shift basis five days a week, and still manages 25-27m of drilling an hour.

Although many quarries place a great deal of reliance on DTH rigs, what has proved to be particularly worthy of note at Graymonet’s Marbleton quarry is that Castonquay’s Sandvik DP1500i tophammer units have been found to

Sandvik DPi at Marbleton Quarry (Photos: Sandvik Construction)

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outperform comparable DTH rigs in the fleet in terms of drilling performance, precision and in particular, fuel economy. Additionally, and ensuring that the people who actually use the equipment benefit, operators of the DPi rigs have proved to be particularly impressed with the enhanced working environment the enclosed cab provides, both in terms of soundproofing and visibility, while the intelligent control system makes for much easier, and more accurate, drill operation. Indeed, these features were a key target in drill design for the DPi series, along with superior fuel economy. “We set three key environmental targets: one was lower fuel consumption, and the other two minimizing noise and dust emissions. We developed a new way of measuring fuel consumption which also incorporates the productivity aspect. While the previous measurement unit for fuel consumption was litres per hour, we now count litres per drilled metre,” explains Tapani Sormunen, Sandvik’s Engineering Manager, New Products, Surface Drills.

Castonguay’s management and operators would fully agree with all the above; the contractors’ Regional Manager for Quebec and the Maritimes, Stephane Lavoie, has found that he, and the company, are particularly pleased with the Sandvik drills at the Marbleton quarry and elsewhere. He also noted that the decision to purchase the rigs was based on performance, and in particular, on fuel consumption, because of the constant and ongoing increase in the price of fuel. This decision has been justified with the Sandvik units delivering very precise drilling at 25-30% less fuel consumption than other equivalent DTH high pressure compressor units in the company’s fleet. Additionally, and proving to be great benefit, he sees the onboard computer reporting function as being very precise, providing the operator, and management, with very detailed information,

as well as finding Sandvik service support to be excellent. “I definitely would recommend Sandvik DPi rigs, but perhaps only to non-directly competing businesses!” Stated Stephane.

The operators themselves are equally full of praise for the units; Hugo Leblanc, a Castonguay driller at the Marbleton site, is complimentary about the DP1500i rig he operates, stating that from his experience it performs extremely well on all rock types, ranging from hard granites to softer limestone. He has now been operating the rig for over a year, and has identified that it is very fast, drills good sized holes using Sandvik GT60 rock tools (used on other Castonguay rigs too) and stated - “It is much better than other rigs I have used before.” He praises in particular the excellent visibility, the in-cab quietness of the unit, its accurate drilling – a deviation of only 1o in a 26 m hole - whilst praising the very easy access for refueling and simple maintenance tasks, as well as the computer diagnostic system which makes fault correction quick and simple. In fact Hugo added, “I’d recommend this machine to everybody.” Additionally, and worthy of note, that as an experienced driller, with experience of many differing types of rig, Hugo has found the transition to operating the brand new Sandvik DP1500i rig as very smooth. After a mere two weeks training in a simulator to learn the layout and controls, followed by two weeks supervised drilling on site, he was then, “Good to go”. He also described the performance and fuel economy as, “Amazing”, when compared with previous rigs he has operated.

Stephane Lavoie (Photos: Sandvik Construction)

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Given that the performance, reliability and cost effectiveness of the drill rigs in its fleet are of paramount importance, both Castonguay management, and rig operators, has been impressed with their recently acquired Sandvik DPi units. Furthermore, and according to Castonquay, with the advent of the DP1500i Sandvik would appear to possess a drill rig that is ideal for all aspects of surface drilling. Due to the DP1500i outperforming its competitors in terms of speed and fuel economy, the Sandvik rig has certainly gained advocates in Quebec; this is to such an extent that should the Castonquay business expansion go to plan they will certainly be investing in more Sandvik DP1500i.

Contact:Sandvik ConstructionVirginia Varela-Eyre Marketing Manager Construction, AmericasTel: +1 404 589 2823Fax: +1 404 589 2923eMail: [email protected] Internet: www.construction.sandvik.com

Sandvik DPi at Marbleton Quarry (Photos: Sandvik Construction)

Sandvik GroupSandvik is a global industrial group with advanced

products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2012 the Group had about 49,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of more than 98,000 MSEK.

Sandvik ConstructionSandvik Construction is a business area within the

Sandvik Group providing solutions for virtually any construction industry application encompassing such diverse businesses as surface and underground rock quarrying, tunneling, excavation, demolition, road building, recycling and civil engineering. The range of products includes rock tools, drilling rigs, breakers, bulk-materials handling and crushing and screening machinery. In 2012 sales amounted to more than 9,700 MSEK, with approximately 3,300 employees (pro forma rounded numbers).

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Special tunnel boring machine for the new Bosporus crossing

Istanbul, Turkey / Schwanau, Germany, August 14th, 2013. To get from the European to the Asian side of Istanbul, people and goods have to cross the Bosporus Straits. So far, two road bridges as well as ferries provide the only transport link between the two parts of the city and the two continents. The tense traffic situation for the nearly 14 million residents of the city and for international transit traffic should be improved considerably thanks to the construction of a new road tunnel under the Bosporus.

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HERRENkNECHT DELIVERS SPECIAL TUNNEL BORING MACHINE FOR THE NEW BOSPORUS CROSSING

A large-diameter road tunnel will cross beneath the strait in Istanbul and expand the infrastructure bottleneck between Europe and Asia. The technical planning of the tunnelling

operations poses complex challenges. Therefore, the construction consortium ordered a specially adapted tunnel boring machine from Herrenknecht. The 13.6 meter giant, a Mixshield, was completed in early July 2013 in Schwanau and is now on the way to the jobsite in Turkey.

„The project is certainly one of the most challenging tunnelling operations currently being addressed in the world,“ is the assessment of the Herrenknecht project manager Georg Schleer. The route of the „Istanbul Strait Road Tube Crossing Project“ runs around 100 meters below sea level at its deepest point. The interior diameter of the tunnel will be twelve meters so that two lanes in each direction can be accommodated. They will extend one above the other on two levels. 3.34 kilometers of the tunnel with a total length of 5.4 kilometers are being created by a Herrenknecht tunnel boring machine that will begin its underground mission from a launch shaft on the Asian side.

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Extensive geological and hydrogeological preliminary investigations showed that the tunnel builders must reckon with water pressures of up to 12 bar. The executing Turkish-South Korean construction consortium YMSK, consisting of Yapı Merkezi Insaat ve Sanayi A.S. and SK Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., ordered a specially developed Herrenknecht TBM type Mixshield with a diameter of 13,660mm for this project. „The machine‘s engineering presented us with a real challenge,“ says Georg Schleer, summarizing the starting situation for the engineers from Schwanau. The main task: „Even if the pressure is extremely high up front at the tunnel face, the client must be able to change the cutting tools quickly and safely if necessary.“ The result was a new type of cutting wheel, where time- and cost-consuming access for maintenance work under pressurized air can be reduced. The complete cutting wheel is accessible from the rear of the machine under atmospheric pressure. From there, all disc cutters and a large part of the cutting knives can be changed safely. In addition, the Mixshield is equipped with a special, newly developed lock system. It allows pressurized air access at well over 5 bar where necessary.

To detect strong material wear early and to tackle necessary maintenance accesses in a targeted manner, wear detectors are integrated into the excavation tools as well as in the steel construction of the cutting wheel. Moreover, the disc cutters are equipped with the DCRM monitoring system (Disc Cutter Rotation Monitoring), which was developed by Herrenknecht. It provides data about the

rotational movement and temperature of the disc cutters in real time to the machine operator in the control container. Thus, conclusions can be drawn regarding the condition of the tools and change intervals can be better planned.

In the Herrenknecht factory in Schwanau the Mixshield was named YILDIRIM BAYEZID. This is the name of a sultan, who drove the expansion of the Ottoman Empire successfully forward at the end of the 14th Century. After its dismantling, transport and assembly at the jobsite, the Herrenknecht Mixshield will start its tunnelling work in Istanbul at the end of 2013. Following the opening of the tunnel, the new quick link between Europe and Asia will initially be operated for 26 years by the Joint Venture „Avrasya Tüneli Isletme Insaat ve Yatırım A.S. (ATAS)“ and subsequently handed over to the government of Istanbul.

The Bosporus was crossed with a tunnel boring machine for the first time in the years 2008 - 2009. An Earth Pressure Balance Shield (Ø 6,110mm) from Herrenknecht was used for the construction of a water tunnel. In addition, a total of about 56 kilometers of Istanbul‘s metro are being built using machines produced in Schwanau.


Herrenknecht AGSchlehenweg 2 D-77963 SchwanauTel (+49) 78 24 30 20 Fax (+49) 78 24 34 03eMail: [email protected] Internet: www.herrenknecht.com

The Herrenknecht Mixshield with a diameter of 13.6 meter for the »Istanbul Strait Road Tube Crossing Project« was completed in early July 2013 in Schwanau.

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Deep drilling rigs made by Herrenknecht Vertical have been in operation in Brazil

Two deep drilling rigs made by Herrenknecht Vertical have been in operation for the company Petrobras in Brazil since June 2009. 40 wells have already been successfully completed with the Terra Invader 350 slingshot rigs. The rigs are used to explore oil and gas in remote areas of the Brazilian rainforest in the State of Bahia, accessible only by narrow and poorly developed roads.

The deep drilling rigs have already completed a total of around 110,000m at depths of down to 4,000 meters per well. Further drillings for Petrobras are planned. In addition, one of the rigs will be used in the near future on an oil field of the National Petroleum Agency ANP located about 1,000km from the present site, as part of Brazil‘s energy program. Due to the remote location of the jobsite, this is more than just a logistical challenge. The rig will be used for research purposes and is set to drill down to a maximum depth of 4,300m.

HerrenKneCHT verTiCal GmbH

HERRENkNECHT VERTICAL: SUCCESSFUL DRILLING IN THE BRAZILIAN JUNGLE


Herrenknecht Vertical GmbHIm Heidenwinkel 5 D-77963 Schwanau Postfach 30 | D-77961 SchwanauT +49 7824 302-1300 F +49 7824 302-1330 eMail: [email protected] Internet: www.herrenknecht-vertical.de

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Vermeer has transcribed its long-standing experience in the area of rock mills into its new surface mill.The T1255 is characterized by protected tech-nology, intelligent design, excellent produc-tion and system stability. Meanwhile the Terrain Leveler can process an area of up to 3.7 m width and 61 cm depth in one single run.

The machine has been designed to ablate all kinds of rocks, gypsum, coal and other ma-terial (e.g. concrete). This is done using a big, hydrostatically steered milling drum, which ablates the rock in a more efficient way and with a higher cutting depth.The result: More coarse material with a low proportion of fine fraction.

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ConTiTeCH aG CONTITECH EXPANDS BUSINESS WITH INDUSTRIAL CONVEYOR BELTS

• CONVEYOR BELT GROUP TAkES OVER A FACTORY AND THE RELATED SALES & SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN FINLAND FROM METSO• ConvEyoR bElTS FoR QUARRIES, ThE oRE IndUSTRy, And In-FACToRy TRAnSPoRT • SPECIAl ConvEyoR bElTS FoR ThE PAPER And Food IndUSTRy

Conveyor belt Group with the acquisition of Metso’s industrial conveyor belt operations

Northeim/Hanover, September, 2013. The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, Northeim, is strengthening its conveyor belts business for industrial applications with the acquisition of Metso’s industrial conveyor belt operations based in Helsinki, Finland. Relating documents have been signed by both parties today. The transaction scope includes a production plant in Kalkku, Finland, where ContiTech will continue to manufacture conveyor belts for the use in areas such as quarries, the ore industry, in-factory transport as well as the paper and food industry. ContiTech also acquires the related sales & service locations in Finland. In total ContiTech will take over approximately 130 Metso employees. Both sides have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Transfer of the business is scheduled for Q4 2013.

„The acquisition strengthens ContiTech‘s industrial business and is the perfect complement to the Conveyor Belt Group‘s current range of industrial conveyor belts and special belts. Furthermore, we are also improving

our market presence in northern Europe and optimizing the structure of our production sites,“ says Hans-Jürgen Duensing, head of the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group business unit. „Our objective is to continue and further develop activities at the plant in Finland and gain access to new customer groups in the Scandinavian markets.“

In 2010, ContiTech took over business activities involving Flexowell and Pocketlift conveyor belts from Metso and has since then successfully expanded business in this area.

Jens FechnerDirector Market Communications,ContiTech AGVahrenwalder Straße 9D-30165 HanoverTel.: +49(0) 511 938-14019Fax: +49(0) 511 938-14025eMail: [email protected]


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The ContiTech division numbers among the leading suppliers of a host of technical rubber products and is a specialist for plastics technology. The division develops and produces functional parts, components and systems for the automotive industry and other important industries. ContiTech has a workforce of approximately 28,000 employees. In 2012, it achieved sales of about €3.7 billion.

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PUMPING CONCRETE WHILE PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Putzmeister pump used for the environmentally friendly, long-distance conveying of concrete in the Spreewald

The Spreewald in Brandenburg is an area of significant touristic interest located approximately 70 km away from Berlin. In addition to many other free-time activities, travelling along the endless stretches of water in all types of vessel is a popular activity. Plans are in place to install a new sluice at a location with limited access before the 2013 summer season to overcome the difference in height and

Brandenburg/Aichtal, Germany, 2013 – A unique task for Putzmeister: a pump is currently delivering concrete along a pipeline across the Spreewald biosphere reserve to a construction

site 450 m away. The installation of a sluice was designed to overcome the difference in level of the watercourse. The successful progress of this project has shown that nature conservation and concrete pumps can go hand in hand.

allow river enthusiasts to continue enjoying their journey undisturbed. It is not only the extremely tight schedule restricting construction to a total of nine months and the predominantly wintry conditions during this period that pose a major challenge. Right from the start, the project team had to concentrate their efforts on the logistics across an almost impenetrable landscape. Know-how, teamwork and outstanding technical equipment were required to overcome this hurdle.

First hurdle – Construction site with limited access in a conservation area

The relevant sluice (number 112) is located in a biosphere reserve at the heart of the Spreewald far away from any paved roads and surrounded by a marshy, almost impenetrable landscape. Heavy construction vehicles can only reach as far as the car park of a nearby restaurant and must travel another 450 m to reach the construction site.

Construction of a temporary road through the unspoilt Spreewald or use of a concrete pump were the choices available.

The machines from the Moli series were specially developed for flexible use and for pumping concrete at high pressures over long distances or to great heights.

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As early as January 2012, the project team began to discuss and test different methods of transporting concrete and other building materials to the construction site using environmentally friendly means. For a brief moment, transportation by donkey was a serious consideration. The engineering company PTW (Planungsgemeinschaft Tief- und Wasserbau GmbH) based in Dresden contacted and included the project engineers from Putzmeister in the project at an early stage. Consequently, a stable concrete conveying concept with minimum environmental impact was developed within a very short time. The concrete had to be transported to the exact location along a pipeline laid across the protected landscape without any kind of manual intervention. In terms of nature conservation, the concept stipulates that the concrete pump and pipeline must be cleaned in such a way that no concrete residues or washing water is deposited into the Spreewald. The practical solution: cleaning forwards using compressed air to convey the concrete residues into the formwork.

Second hurdle – Testing the pumpability of the concrete recipe

It was initially unclear whether the pump would be suitable for conveying the specified concrete recipe over a distance of 450 m. Qualified personnel conducted tests on the floor concrete C30/37 at the company headquarters of Kann Beton in Koschendorf, Germany using a SLIPER rheometer. This measuring device provides values that indicate the expected conveying resistance (friction value) of concrete in the delivery line. It is then possible to draw conclusions about the concrete pump and pipeline required for the job. If the results of the measurement are positive, the selected concrete pump can be approved for operation.

Work to set up the construction site began in November 2012. The companies involved transported sheet piling and other materials to the construction site on flat barges. Floating pontoons were used to transport the excavators. Putzmeister project engineers were responsible for installing, setting up and securing the pipeline in close

The Moli 21.12 pumps material along the 450m pipeline. The pipeline is secured in position with a heavy concrete block.

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collaboration with all the companies involved in the concreting process. They made all the necessary preparations, in particular for cleaning work and possible emergencies during concreting (blockages). Workers secured the pipeline at several points in anticipation of the high delivery pressures of almost 100 bar.

Third hurdle – Adverse weather conditions

Work on concreting the floor of the sluice began at the end of March 2013. In spite of snow storms and subzero temperatures, the pump seamlessly conveyed the concrete into the first 150 m3 of formwork. The concrete pump service provider TBG Pumpendienst Berlin appointed to the task used a MOLI truck-mounted concrete pump from Putzmeister. The truck is equipped with a powerful concrete pump designed for delivery pressures up to 115 bar.

Preparations, on-site specialists and excellent equipment paved the way for the timely completion of the construction work.

Putzmeister equipment used:Concrete pump BSF 21.12 H MOLI•

Maximum delivery pressure 115 bar•

Pipeline ZX 125 130 bar•

The concrete for the sluice floor is distributed using flexible delivery hoses and excavators.


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ERGONIC® 2.0 – INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABILITY, SAFETY AND USER-FRIENDLINESS

In the further development of its truck-mounted concrete pumps, Putzmeister focuses on computer-controlled interaction between man and machine

Putzmeister paid special attention to sustainability during the development of the Ergonic® 2.0. The so-called Ergonic® blue concept contains a package of measures designed to conserve resources, reduce emissions harmful to the environment and save materials. Significant changes that can be largely attributed to the new European standard EN 12001:2012 have also been made to improve safety. Putzmeister implemented a sophisticated sensor system and fully electronic ESC control (Ergonic® Setup Control) to guarantee permanent monitoring of the interaction between support, boom movements and pump function.

Last but not least, the new system makes life easier for the machine operators. The developers from Putzmeister coordinated and tested numerous hardware and software functions together with machine operators and integrated

Aichtal, 2013 – Putzmeister has focused its research and development work on a future-oriented concept for controlling truck-mounted concrete pumps. The Aichtal construction machinery

manufacturer has integrated functions and technical details in hardware and software, which were developed from an ecological, economical and ergonomic perspective. For the first time, Putzmeister has started to consistently implement the Ergonic 2.0 in type 38-5 truck-mounted concrete pumps.

an optimised menu navigation system. The main functions are operated in the same way, which means that the operator does not need to adapt to a new system.

Concept for greater sustainability – Ergonic® blue

Putzmeister has developed and implemented a series of measures under the name Ergonic® blue. The modern lightweight design of the 38-5 clearly demonstrates the quality of the new concept. The Aichtal company predominantly uses standard materials and a large number of multifunctional components for manufacture. As a consequence, large quantities of materials can be saved and the weight also reduced, possibly by several tonnes, depending on the machine model. At the same time, Putzmeister has fitted components that have a longer useful life, which significantly reduces material consumption throughout the entire life cycle of the machine.

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A new hydraulic oil management system integrated in the control not only allows the operator to reduce the required quantity of hydraulic fluid by as much as 50 % but also use environmentally friendly biopetroleum.

Concept for better safety – Ergonic® Setup Control (ESC)

When EN 12001:2012 came into force on 28 February 2013, the operators of truck-mounted concrete pumps in the European Economic Area had to take on board a series of changes.

The Ergonic 2.0 radio remote control is lighter and easier to handle

The Ergonic 2.0 radio remote control is lighter and easier to handle

The Directive stipulated that the interaction between the support, boom movements and pump function must be monitored permanently. The ESC (Ergonic® Setup Control) is a fully electronic integrated automatic safety system developed by Putzmeister that allows simple, flexible operation according to existing guidelines and standards. In addition to the possibility of full support, Putzmeister offers a safe system for One Side Support on selected machines.

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The new M 38-5 truck-mounted concrete pump

The most important innovations:

Special features such as the K-position, Y-position and •cleaning position that extend the range of machine functions

The correct horizontal position of the support legs is •checked upon activation of the boom function

The control system guarantees that the arm assembly •can only be moved in the permitted working area

Concept for greater user-friendliness – The Ergonic 2.0 radio remote control

Ergonomics were the main focus during the development phase. A reduced weight and ingenious design mean that the new remote control is easier to handle and all displays on the larger, high-resolution colour screen are easy to read. The buttons of the status display have symbols and LED backlighting. With new functions and improved menu navigation, the display has been consistently adapted to meet the needs of machine operators.

The new remote control is extremely durable and completely sealed. The electronics were encapsulated to withstand all kinds of adverse weather conditions. A longlife battery reliably powers the remote control, while minimising self-discharge. As an alternative, the remote control can be operated using a cable.

With Ergonic® 2.0, specific machine settings are transferred via a chip card. The radio remote control can be used for other Putzmeister truck-mounted concrete pumps simply by exchanging the chip.




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About the Putzmeister Group The Putzmeister Group develops and produces

machinery of high technological quality in the fields of concrete conveying, truck-mounted concrete pumps, stationary concrete pumps, placing booms and accessories, plant technology, conveying viscous industrial materials through pipes, concrete placement and transporting excavated material from tunnels and below ground, mortar machines, plastering machines, screed conveying, injection and specialist applications. Market segments include the construction industry, mining and tunnelling, large industrial projects, power plants and sewage treatment plants, as well as waste incineration plants, all over the world.

The company is based in Aichtal. With approximately 3,000 employees, the company achieved a turnover of roughly 680 million euro in the past financial year.

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CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS DELIVERED FOR LNG FACILITY - THE WORLD’S FIRST PROJECT TO TURN COAL SEAM GAS INTO LIqUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Upon completion in 2014, Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) will convert coal seam gas into liquefied natural gas (LNG), providing cleaner hydrocarbon energy for export markets, along with creating thousands of jobs and boosting the local economy.

The project is being developed by QGC Pty Ltd, a division of the BG Group, a leading player in the global energy market with operations in more than 25 countries across five continents. Equipment from Putzmeister has been working to place concrete at the site since last fall. QCLNG, located on Curtis Island in Gladstone Harbour, Australia, consists of the construction of a world-class LNG plant. Upon completion, the plant will comprise two LNG production units, known as trains, each able to produce nearly 4.5 million tons (more than four million tonnes) of LNG per year; two storage tanks each able to hold nearly

140,000m³ of LNG; a marine facility for passenger and equipment transportation between the mainland and Curtis Island; and marine loading facilities for LNG cargoes. Most of the 120,000m³ of concrete needed for the plant and accompanying structures for the project is being placed by Putzmeister equipment, including two 47 Meter and two 36 Meter truck-mounted concrete boom pumps along with six MX 43 Meter placing booms.

Project detailsOccupying less than two percent of the island, the plant

facility is surrounded by an environmental protection zone. The site can accommodate an expansion to more

Upon completion, the liquefied natural gas plant will comprise two production units, known as trains; two storage tanks; a marine facility for passenger and equipment transportation between the mainland and Curtis Island; and marine loading facilities for liquefied natural gas cargoes.

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than 13 million tons (12 million tonnes) per year of LNG, a colourless, odourless, non-toxic and non-corrosive liquid. For the project, Bechtel Australia PTY LTD was chosen as the general contractor and purchased the Putzmeister placing systems. Meales Concrete Pumping is supplying the Putzmeister truck-mounted concrete pumps and high pressure trailer pumps.

Secluded LocationOne of the more challenging aspects of the QCLNG

project is that it is located on an island, which means all equipment, supplies and workers need to be transported across the harbour from Gladstone, Queensland. As a result of the approximately 3,000 workers needed for the job, a temporary construction camp, which houses up to 1,700 workers, has been established on the island.

This has helped to reduce road traffic and relieves pressure on the Gladstone housing market. Additional local workers ferry across from the mainland to the island each day. All aggregate materials for the site’s concrete are shipped across to the island on bulker barges, then transferred into six-wheel dump trucks and transported to the two 120m³/hr batch plants set up by the project’s concrete supplier, Boral Concrete. All other construction materials and equipment, including the Putzmeister boom pumps and placing booms, also arrived via water transport.

Creating Marine AccessBeing based on an island, adequate marine facilities

are an essential part of the QCLNG project. Thus, the first phase of the construction process involved building a material offloading facility that ships can pull up against during construction to unload their cargo. The construction team has been using a 36 Meter concrete pump to place the 8,000 -10,000m³ of concrete required for all marine facilities. Because of a congested work site and since most of these areas are not accessible by land, building the marine facilities has been a challenge. As a result, much of the work has been performed from barges located in the water.

Additional marine facilities consist of ferry terminals for passenger ferries, along with docks and ramps for the barges that transport all the construction vehicles. Eventually, a “jetty” will be built, which will be where ships will pull into to get loaded with LNG once the plant is completed.

Placing the “Trains”The two LNG production units, or “trains,” are where

the coal seam gas travels through the various processing stations to eventually be converted to LNG. To build the massive trains, two Putzmeister 47 Meter truck-mounted

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concrete boom pumps are working to place the majority of the 90,000m³ of concrete for the footings, mat pours, pedestals and columns.

On occasion, to supplement the M 47Z’s, a M 36 Meter assists in the placement of concrete. The M 36 is used in addition to the M 47’s on mat pours greater than 1,200m³, and for smaller miscellaneous pours, such as many of the pedestals that will support the plant upon completion.

Circling the TanksAfter the gas is liquefied in the processing

plant, it will be transferred to one of two massive storage tanks before exportation. To build the 90m by 40m high tanks, both placing booms and truck-mounted boom pumps are being used. Approximately 19,600m³ of concrete will be placed for each tank. Six MX 43 Meter placing booms, three surrounding each tank structure, are mounted on 40m high freestanding lattice tower sections. Each has two ties back to

the tank to help support the free stand height. The systems utilize three BSA 2109 HD stationary concrete pumps.

Since the MX 43 is the industry’s largest placing boom that does not require a counterweight, it has helped to significantly reduce congestion on the work site. The crew also is using the M 47’s to support the placing boom systems on larger tank wall pours.

Each tank will require 10 wall pours at about 4m high, each of which are poured

in a complete ring. The base of each tank will be poured in four sections that include two outer ring pours and two inner floor pours with each pour consisting of about 1,000m³ of concrete.

»The tanks are about 90m in diameter, which gives you a fairly significant circumference,« explained Lethbridge. »The placing booms were chosen because they gave the crew complete coverage of the walls, and offer enough reach to access the top of the tanks to pour the roof.«

Most work for the marine facilities has been performed from barges in the water due to a congested work site and most of the marine areas not accessible by land.

Because the project is located on an island, all equipment and supplies are shipped to the site on bulker barges.

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The placing booms are primarily responsible for placing concrete for the walls, and roof of the tank structures. On the lower sections of the tank walls, which are thicker than the top portions, and therefore require more concrete placement, the M 47’s are being used to help supplement the pours. »The truck-mounted pumps allow the pours to be finished in a shorter period of time than if just the three placing booms were being used,« explained Lethbridge. »This helps the crew to better meet its deadlines, which is vital to any construction project.«




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The project is using six MX 43 Meter placing booms mounted on 40m high freestanding lattice tower sections, and two M 47 Meter boom pumps to assist larger pours.

Both placing booms and truck-mounted boom pumps are being used to place approximately 15,000m³ of concrete for each tank.

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To be able to efficiently mine a coal face measuring seven meters high, 350 meters wide and more than three kilometers long, the operator of the Sandaogou coal mine needed equipment that is considerably more powerful. The challenge was that the existing drive system was not able to transfer the necessary power to the conveyor. The China Coal Zhangjiakou Coal Mining Machinery Co., Ltd., one of the largest Chinese OEMs and equipment supplier to the Sandaogou coal mine, chose a drive system with the Voith CPC 1600. The couplings combine maximum power transmission and small size. Orders for three CPC 1600s have been delivered and are currently in use in the Chinese Sandaogou coal mine.

Tong Xiangyang, team leader of a coal face in the Sandaogou coal mine, is very satisfied with the power and reliability of the Voith hydrodynamic coupling. As a result of using the new CPC 1600, the coal mine can turn out an incredible.

The CPC 1600 protects motors and drive components against damage

„Since there is no mechanical connection between the input side and the output side of the coupling, we can run our motors up to speed without load. We switch the motors on one after another to avoid high current demands that would place an unnecessary load on our grid power system“, says Tong. The CPC 1600 fluid coupling also protects the motors against overload. This overload protection is possible since the fill-controlled fluid couplings simply slip because of the hydrodynamic principle. This slip protects the drive

voiTH Turbo GmbH & Co. KG VOITH: CPC 1600 FLUID COUPLING DOUBLES PRODUCTIVITY IN A CHINESE COAL MINE An additional 350,000 metric tons of coal production per month has been made possible at the Chinese Sandaogou coal mine in Shaanxi province thanks to the powerful CPC 1600 AFC (armored face conveyor) coupling. This fluid coupling can continuously transmit up to 1600 kW. That represents 60 percent more power than with standard fluid couplings of comparable installation space. With the CPC 1600 coupling, Voith can offer its mining customers a robust but compact design. Voith engineers achieved this increase in power density with the innovative XL profile design turbine wheel.

components and the chain of the AFC against damage. Consequently, the fluid coupling maximizes the availability of the entire system and its productivity.

Start-up the AFC in any situation Tong‘s team can start its AFC in any situation. „With

the CPC 1600, users in Sandaogou can perform as many startups in a row as they wish“, explains Tang Min, General Manager of Startup Components at Voith in China. “This is important, for example, in order to break free a heavily loaded conveyor. In this way, the personnel avoid needing to manually clear the overloaded system, which is time-consuming and results in costly, unplanned downtime.“

The CPC 1600 hydrodynamic fluid coupling for armored face conveyors can continuously transmit up to 1600 kW at 1500 rpm. That represents 60 percent more power than with standard couplings of comparable installation space.

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Improved performance, no unplanned downtime

Zhiangjiakou Coal Mining Machinery had good reasons for choosing the Voith CPC 1600. The coupling scored well with its impressive performance data, small size and robust design. Tong and his team are extremely satisfied with the improved performance of their AFC thanks to the couplings from Voith, the German manufacturer of fluid couplings. The miners can appreciate this day after day since there have been no unplanned downtimes an production is running at considerably higher efficiency since the new AFC was commissioned in May 2012.

The CPC 1600: maintenance-free with a long service life

The Voith CPC 1600 hydrodynamic fluid coupling uses water as the operating medium. As a result, users avoid expensive explosion protection measures.

Moreover, water is environmentally-friendly and almost always available underground in coal mines. The fluid coupling power transmission is wear-free and requires little maintenance. These features result in extremely long life cycles. Voith fluid couplings are insensitive to environmental effects such as dust, dirt and moisture and are ideally suited for rough use in the underground coal mining industry.

Annual increase in output of 4.2 million metric tons of coal

The Chinese coal mine at Sandaogou is located in Shaanxi province, roughly 700 kilometers west of Beijing. Currently, the mine has an annual output of ten million metric tons from two longwall coal faces. Before using Voith fluid couplings at one of the coal faces, the mine produced 5.8 million metric tons of coal annually. Thanks to the new couplings on one AFC, output has now risen by an additional 350,000 metric tons per month. Taken over a year, this translates into an annual production increase of 4.2 million metric tons of coal. Production at the face concerned has thus more than doubled.

About Voith TurboVoith Turbo, the specialist for hydrodynamic drive, coupling and braking systems for road, rail and industrial applications, as well as for ship propulsion systems, is a Group Division of Voith GmbH. Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transportation & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 42,000 people, generates €5.7 billion in sales, operates in over 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

The Chinese coal mine near Sandaogou in Shaanxi province, roughly 700 kilometers west of Beijing. Thanks to the new Voith CPC 1600 armored face conveyor coupling, the mine produces an additional 350,000 metric tons of coal per month.

Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KGVoithstr. 1 74564 Crailsheim | GermanyTel.: +49 (0) 7951 32-429 Fax: +49 (0) 7951 32 665Internet: www.voith.com


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ATLAS COPCO: SILENT ROCk DRILLS SOLVE NOISE ISSUES

With its rugged limestone hills and upland farmland, divided by ancient stone walls, the Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros national park in Portugal is a major tourist attraction. It

is also the center of operations for a number of large limestone quarries. Previously, many were using Atlas Copco BBD 94 DSI pneumatic rock drills. Now, to satisfy local concerns about noise levels, Atlas Copco is supplying the quarries with BBC 34 DSI models. These offer the same high performance but with a 5 dB(A) lower noise level.

aTlas CopCo ConsTruCTion Tools

In the early days the limestone quarries in the area worked with Atlas Copco handheld rock drills. In time, as production demands increased and more mechanization was needed, the introduction of the drilling column led to widespread use of Atlas Copco BBD 94 DSI pneumatic rock drill.

Strong environmental pressure Some of the quarries in the national park are situated

close to urban areas and quarry owners were concerned that complaints from residents about drilling noise levels could threaten their exploration permits. Environmental pressure in the area is strong – out of an initial 120 exploration permits issued, there are now only about 40 quarries in operation.

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Always quick to respond to customers’ issues, Atlas Copco initiated a partnership with local distributor DRCP-Ferramentas e Equipamentos Lda., who conducted field tests using the BBC 34 DSI as an alternative to the BBD 94 DSI machines.

Noise level 50% lower“The field tests showed that the BBC 34 DSI provides

the same high penetration rate as the BBD 94 DSI, but with a noise reduction of 5 dB(A), and this is experienced by the human ear as a 50% lower noise level,” explains Torres Marques, Business Line Manager, Atlas Copco Portugal.

The BBC 34 DSI pneumatic rock drill has a piston diameter of 80 mm, a long stroke of 70 mm, and a powerful rifle bar rotation mechanism. It delivers very high impact energy per blow and is highly efficient in medium to hard rock. The large piston diameter enables it to maintain high efficiency even at low air pressure, and maintenance intervals are longer than for the BBD 94 DSI.

Noise issues resolved “We are now recommending the BBC 34 DSI to the

limestone quarries and have approximately 20 units operating in this area,” says Marques. “Our customers no longer have concerns regarding noise levels disturbing the local residents.”

Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had about 39800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90,5 (BEUR 10,5 ).

Atlas Copco Construction Tools is a division within Atlas Copco´s Construction Technique business area. It develops, manufactures and markets hydraulic, pneumatic, and petrol-driven equipment for demolition, recycling, compaction, rock drilling and concrete applications. Products are marketed and sold under several brands through a worldwide sales and service organisation. The division is headquartered in Essen, Germany, and has production units in Europe, Africa and Asia.

In 2013 Atlas Copco, ranked as one of the most innovative, sustainable and ethical companies in the world, celebrates 140 years of profitable growth. At the beginning the company made products for railways, but the core of Atlas Copco’s business dates back to the early years of the 20th century when the first compressors, tools and rock drills were manufactured. Today, the Atlas Copco Group has world-leading positions in these areas and many others. Atlas Copco supports customers in 180 countries with own operations in 90 countries. Read the story about a company that believes ‘there is always a better way’ on www.atlascopco.com/history.

Atlas Copco Construction Tools Communications & Training Manager

Anja KaulbacheMail: [email protected]

Internet: www.atlascopco.com


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ATLAS COPCO: HYDRAULIC BREAkERS AND CRUSHERS CHOSEN FOR SENSITIVE DEMOLITION PROJECT IN BRAZIL

Brazilian demolition specialist Comprex Ltda. was chosen to demolish a bridge connecting important districts in the city of Vitória, in the state of Espirito Santo. Since, for environmental reasons, debris

was not permitted to fall into the waterway under the bridge, special arrangements had to be made for the removal of the demolition waste. Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers and CombiCutters were chosen by Comprex to handle the job.


At the jobsite, three new bridges have been built over the old bridge, which was no longer able to support the increasing volume of traffic crossing between the city districts. The old bridge, comprising 1,300 m3 of reinforced concrete, needed to be removed.

light structures demolished first For Comprex the demolition sequence started by

removing the light structures, such as the parapet, concrete surfacing, etc. This was done using an Atlas Copco SB 452 hydraulic breaker . After that came the heavier task of removing the concrete layer from the beams and finally the 10 beams themselves.

Two Atlas Copco MB 1700 hydraulic breakers and two CC 1700 CombiCutters , mounted on Volvo EC 210 and CAT 416E carriers, made light work of the heavier tasks. The demolition debris was received in a special boat and transported to a recycling plant.

An efficient combination won the contract Ronaldo Zucchi, owner of Comprex: “The MB 1700 and

SB 452 hydraulic breakers gave impressive performance on the very hard concrete. The efficient combination of Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers and CombiCutters gave us the confidence to accept the challenge and was a decisive factor for us in winning the contract from the City of Vitória.”


Anja KaulbacheMail: [email protected] Internet: www.atlascopco.com

MB 1700 hydraulic breakers and CC 1700 CombiCutters made light work of the heavier tasks.


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ATLAS COPCO: HIGH-SPEED PILE DRIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH HB 2000 HYDRAULIC BREAkERS

It has been said that the levels of solar radiation in South Africa are the best in the world, and the country has a rapidly emerging solar energy industry with a number of project sites in the Northern

Cape. Geopile Africa is currently installing piles at sites for solar projects in the region using the Duktus piling system in combination with Atlas Copco HB 2000 hydraulic breakers. The high power and blow frequency of the HB 2000 are major advantages for pile-driving operations of this type.


“These solar field sites are generally very large, in some cases 3 km long x 1.25 km wide,” explains Jared Prowse, who is in charge of Geopile Africa‘s operations and projects. “But for us this is not a problem because our piling rigs are extremely flexible and mobile Volvo hydraulic excavators equipped with powerful Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers.”

400 blows per minute The Duktus piling system concentrates 4,000 Joules of

energy per blow of the hydraulic breaker down onto the pile-driving shoe, and with the breaker delivering at a rate of 400 blows per minute this enables piles to be driven easily and rapidly through harder abrasive layers of material in the upper soils.

“So far our average pile production rate is 5 minutes per pile and with 4 piling rigs on site we can install up to 400 Duktus piles per day,” says Jared Prowse. “That is the production rate that I have been aiming for because these projects require us to install over 50,000 piles in a working period of just over 6 months. My aim is to complete all of these works safely and ahead of schedule for my clients.”

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HB 2000 – powerful and user friendly Atlas Copco´s HB 2000 hydraulic breaker has a service

weight of 2,000 kg. The VibroSilenced System protects operators against noise and vibrations, AutoControl adapts the blow frequency and impact energy to the rock hardness, and the attachment is equipped with the ContiLube ™ II integrated automatic lubrication system.

The breaker is also equipped with the PowerAdapt system which shuts down the breaker if the oil pressure is too high – a useful feature when the hydraulic breaker is used on different carrier units.


Anja KaulbacheMail: [email protected]

Internet: www.atlascopco.com


Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had about 39800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90,5 (BEUR 10,5 ).

Atlas Copco Construction Tools is a division within Atlas Copco´s Construction Technique business area. It develops, manufactures and markets hydraulic, pneumatic, and petrol-driven equipment for demolition, recycling, compaction, rock drilling and concrete applications. Products are marketed and sold under several brands through a worldwide sales and service organisation. The division is headquartered in Essen, Germany, and has production units in Europe, Africa and Asia.

In 2013 Atlas Copco, ranked as one of the most innovative, sustainable and ethical companies in the world, celebrates 140 years of profitable growth. At the beginning the company made products for railways, but the core of Atlas Copco’s business dates back to the early years of the 20th century when the first compressors, tools and rock drills were manufactured. Today, the Atlas Copco Group has world-leading positions in these areas and many others. Atlas Copco supports customers in 180 countries with own operations in 90 countries. Read the story about a company that believes ‘there is always a better way’ on www.atlascopco.com/history.


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ATLAS COPCO: INTRODUCES TIER 4I ENGINES ON UNDERGROUND LOADERS AND TRUCkS

Atlas Copco is introducing Cummins Tier 4 Interim engines as an option on five of its underground loaders and one underground truck. The eng ines provide low emissions and high fuel efficiency.

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The Cummins Tier 4i engines will be available as an option on the underground loaders Scooptram ST7, ST7LP, ST1030, ST1030LP and ST14 as well as on the underground truck Minetruck MT2010.

„With the new Tier 4i engines you get lower emissions along with higher fuel efficiency“, says Ben Thompson, Product Manager at Atlas Copco.

„It means that you will reduce the fuel consumption but also that you can cut down on the required ventilation and that will result in great savings to operating costs. In addition you will get a healthier working environment for all personnel in the mine.“

The Tier 4i engines feature improved performance and torque response via variable geometry turbocharging and an enhanced fuel system. This can provide up to 5% greater efficiency than the equivalent Tier 3 engine.

The passive regeneration of the diesel particulate filter is automatic with no operator assistance while still maintaining high machine performance. In addition, no diesel exhaust fluid is required for the Cummins Tier 4i which will also contribute to lower costs and fewer production stops.

The Scooptram ST7 underground loader Is one of the Atlas Copco loaders that are now avaibble with a Cummlns Tier 41 engine.

Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation

Ben Thompson, Product ManagerTelefon: +46(0)19-503 1395, Mobiltelefon: + 46 (0)70-946 9241

E-Mail: [email protected] Johansson, Project Leader Marketing Communications

Telefon: +46 (0)19 503 1251 oder +46 (0)70 6021249E-Mail: [email protected]



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ATLAS COPCO: TAkES ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS

TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Antwerp, Belgium, August 2013: Atlas Copeo has launched a new,

highly energy-efficient centrifugal compressor range which saves up to 7% on specific energy at full load and up to another 9% at part load.

aTlas CopCo oil-Free air

Delivered as a plug-and-run package, the new Atlas Copco‘s ZH 355+ - 900+ oil-free centrifugal compressor range employs advanced aerodynamics to reduce energy consumption in the core. Coupled with this, all the components of the package are designed based on Computational Flow Dynamic (CFD) analysis to drastically reduce pressure drops in the package.

The result is a reduction of specific energy up to 7% at full load compared to the previous model. Inlet guide vanes (lGVs), which are part of Atlas Copco‘s standard scope of supply, further reduce energy cost by 9% at part loads as compared to a throttle valve control. As energy consumption constitutes about 80% of the life cycle cost of a compressor, users will benefit from day one, reducing the overall total cost of ownership. Other than energy efficiency, reliability is a very important aspect.

To ensure continuous production for the users ZH centrifugal compressors from Atlas Copco employ high-end features to ensure maximum uptime. Milled impellers and servo controlled inlet guide vanes (IGV) are only two examples of the entire list that contributes to a trouble free performance and high lifetimes.

The third aspect is the Class 0 certified quality of air. A fail-safe and unique sealing system prevents the possibility of contamination of the air with oil, without the need of any external buffer air. Oil fumes from the gear box are captured by a motorized demister, thus eliminating the risk of ingestion of oil fumes along with the intake air. This safeguards the end product of the customers against oil contamination.

„The existing range of ZH turbo compressors is already considered a benchmark for energy efficiency and

reliability. The introduction of the new range raises the bar even higher“ says Chris lybaert, President of Atlas Copco‘s Oil-free Air Division. „Atlas Copco is committed to sustainable productivity and it is our ongoing endeavor to bring to market the most energy efficient solutions year after year.“

Atlas Copco Centrifugal Compressors Oil-free Air Product Manager

Luc T‘JollijnPhone: +323870 27 03



Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2011, Atlas Copco had 37 500 employees and revenues of BSEK 81 (BEUR 9).

Oil-free Air is a division within Atlas Copco‘s Compressor Technique business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets oil-free air compressors for all kind of industries worldwide where the air quality is vital, and Oil-injected compressors for less critical applications. The division focuses on air optimization systems and quality air solutions to further improve customers‘ productivity. The divisional headquarters for the division is located in Shanghai with main production facilities in Belgium, China, India and Brazil.


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Mineralische RohstoffindustrieMaschinenindustrieRohstoffhandelFinanzsektorDienstleistungssektor


Kontakt:

AMA - Advanced Mining AcademyAlbrecht-von-Groddeck-Str. 338678 Clausthal-ZellerfeldTelefon: +49 (0) 53 23 - 98 39 38Telefax: +49 (0) 53 23 - 96 29 908eMail: [email protected]






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THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER2013

October 201301 - 02 Oct The 7th Annual EU Iron Ore Conference 2013 Paris, France www.immevents.com

01 - 06 Oct XVII International Coal Preparation Congress (ICPC) Istanbul, Turkey www.icpc2013.com

02 - 03 Oct Exploring & Mining the Isa 2013 Mount Isa, Australia www.informa.com.au

03 - 04 Oct CIEMC 2013 - 1st Congo International Mining Conference & Exhibition Brazzaville, Congo www.ciemcongo.com

07 - 09 Oct Praxisforum Geothermie.Bayern Munich, Germany www.praxisforum-geothermie-bayern.de

08 - 10 Oct INTERGEO 2013 Essen, Germany www.intergeo.de

08 - 11 Oct MiningWorld Uzbekistan 2013 Tashkent, Uzbekistan www.ite-uzbekistan.uz

08 - 11 Oct Chad International Oil, Mining and Energy (CIOME) 2013 n´djamena, Republic of Chad www.ciome-chad.com

09 - 10 Oct Fachausschuss Geothermie der GDMB Elsass, Germany www.gdmb.de

09 - 11 Oct Powder & Bulk Solids India 2013 Mumbai, India www.powderbulksolidsindia.com

14 - 15 Oct In-Pit Crushing and Conveying 2013 IPCC Cologne, Germany www.corporate.im-mining.com

14 - 15 Oct Longwall Conference 2013 Lovedale, Australia www.informa.com.au

14 - 19 Oct Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES) 2013 Dresden/Freiberg, Germany www.mpes2013.com

15 - 16 Oct EPCM for Energy and Mining Calgary, Canada www.canadianinstitute.com

15 - 17 Oct 35th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes London, United kingdom www.iom3.org

15 - 17 Oct GeoForm+ 2013 Moscow, Russia www.geoexpo.ru

15 - 18 Oct 2013 beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition and Seminar beijing, China www.chinaexhibition.com

15 - 18 Oct Procemin 2013 International Mineral Processing Conference Santiago, Chile www.procemin.com

16 - 17 Oct The Gold Investment Symposium 2013 Milsons Point, Australia www.symposium.net.au

16 - 19 Oct 45th International October Conference on Mining and Metallurgy Bor, Serbia www.ioc.tf.bor.ac.rs

16 - 19 Oct XXX Convencion Internacional de Mineria 2013 Acapulco, Mexico www.expominmexico.com.mx

17 - 17 Oct Kolloquium Sekundäre Rohstoffe, Energie und Recycling Leoben, Austria www.technologieakademie. unileoben.ac.at

17 - 18 Oct Bergbau- und Steine und Erden-Tag "Bayerische Rohstoffwirtschaft im Wandel der Zeiten" Oberstdorf, Germany www.abbm-bayern.de

17 - 18 Oct Mining Business and Investment Conference MBI 2013 Nairobi, kenya www.mbieastafrica.com

17 - 18 Oct Groundwater Modelling for Mining Vancouver, Canada www.edumine.com

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Oct ober 201318 - 20 Oct Colombian Mining Conference 2013 Santa Marta, Colombia www.wmeexpo.com

20 - 22 Oct Coaltrans Berlin 2013 Berlin, Germany www.coaltrans.com

21 - 22 Oct Exploration, Resource and Mining Geology Conference 2013 Cardiff, United kingdom www.ermg2013.com

22 - 24 Oct Filtech 2013 Wiesbaden, Germany www.filtech.de

22 - 25 Oct China Coal and Mining Expo 2013 beijing, China www.chinaminingcoal.com

23 - 24 Oct 6. Norddeutsche Geothermietagung Hanover, Germany www.norddeutsche-geothermietagung.de

25 - 27 Oct India Mining 2013 Gandhi Nagar, India www.india-mining.in

29 - 31 Oct 9th Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining FEM 2013 Levi, Finland www.fem.lappi.fi/en

29 - 30 Oct Minpro 2013 Lima, Peru www.minproperu.com

31 Oct - 03 Nov Mining Myanmar 2013 Yangon, Myanmar www.miningmyanmar.com

November 201302 - 05 Nov International Mineral Processing Congress IMPC 2014 Tianjin, China www.china-mining.org/en

03 - 05 Nov Exploration, Mining and Petroleum New Brunswick 2013 Fredericton, Canada www.gnb.ca

03 - 05 Nov Canadian Aboriginal Mineral Association Conference 2013 Vancouver, Canada www.aboriginalminerals.com

04 - 05 Nov 2013 Money Mining Seminar Johannesburg, South Africa www.whittleconsulting.com.au

04 - 06 Nov Met Coke 2013 Pittsburgh, USA www.metcokeworldsummit.com

04 - 07 Nov Mining Procurement and Supply Africa 2013 Johannesburg, South Africa www.miningprocurementafrica.com

05 - 07 Nov Minerals South Conference and Trade Show 2013 Cranbrook, Canada www.keg.bc.ca

05 - 08 Nov SRMining 2013 Santiago, Chile www.srmining.com

06 - 08 Nov Forum MIRO Aachen, Germany www.bv-miro.org

11 - 12 Nov Australasia HR Mining Forum Brisbane, Australia www.fleminggulf.com

11 - 12 Nov Americas Iron Ore Conference Rio de Janeiro, Brazil www.immevents.com

11 - 14 Nov 2013 quebec Mining Exploration Convention quebec City, Canada www.congresaemq.ca

11 - 14 Nov The TZMI Congress 2013 Hong kong, China www.congress.tzmi.com

12 - 13 Nov Fachausschuss Aufbereitung der GDMB Freiberg, Germany www.gdbm.de

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November 201312 - 14 Nov Der Geothermiekongress 2013 Essen, Germany www.geothermie.de

13 - 14 Nov Tagung: "Aufbereitung und Recycling" Freiberg, Germany www.uvr-fia.de

14 - 14 Nov World Potash 2013 Toronto, Canada www.potashsummit.com

18 - 20 Nov GeoAfrica 2013 Accra, Ghana www.geoafrica2013.com

20 - 22 Nov Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention 2013 Winnipeg, Canada www.manitoba.ca

21 - 22 Nov Mining Industry in the Barents Euro-Arctic Region: View to the Future kirovsk, Russia www.conference.ncci.ru

25 - 26 Nov The Metals and Minerals Investment Conference San Francisco 2013 San Francisco, USA www.metalsandmineralsevents.com

25 - 26 Nov Mining Insight Stockholm 2013 Stockholm, Sweden www.miningontop.com

25 - 26 Nov Mining on Top Stockholm 2013 Stockholm, Sweden www.miningontop.com

26 - 27 Nov CIS Responsible Mining Forum Almaty, kazakhstan www.fleminggulf.com

26 - 27 Nov Underground Mining Excellence Sydney, Australia www.undergroundminingexcellence.com.au

27 - 29 Nov IX Heavy Minerals Conference 2013 Visakhapatnam, India www.meai.org

December 201301 - 04 Dec Copper 2013 Santiago, Chile www.iimch.cl

01 - 05 Dec Mines and Money London 2013 London, United kingdom www.minesandmoney.com

02 - 04 Dec The 44th Annual Saskatchewan Geological Open House Saskatoon, Canada www.economy.gov.sk.ca

04 - 05 Dec Oil Sands Symposium Calgary, Canada www.canadianinstitute.com

04 - 06 Dec Salon International des Mines et des Carrieres SIMC 2013 Casablanca, Morocco www.simc2013.org

10 - 12 Dec The 2nd Exhibition on Investment Opportunities in Iran’s Mining & Mining Industries Tehran, Iran www.minex.ir

Event-Highlights 2013

07 - 09 Oct Praxisforum Geothermie.Bayern Munich, Germany www.praxisforum-geothermie-bayern.de

23 - 24 Oct 6. Norddeutsche Geothermietagung Hanover, Germany www.norddeutsche-geothermietagung.de

06 - 08 Nov Forum MIRO Aachen, Germany www.bv-miro.org12 - 14 Nov Der Geothermiekongress 2013 Essen, Germany www.geothermie.de04 - 06 Dec 4th World Geothermal Energy Summit Nairobi, kenya www.arcmediaglobal.com

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Praxisforum geothermie.bayern Das Praxisforum geothermie.bayern findet am 8.10.2013 im Haus der Bayerischen Wirtschaft, München statt. Neben dem Kongress werden am 7. und 9.10. Workshops sowie Exkursionen zu Strom- und Wärmeprojekten angeboten. Das detaillierte Programm wird Mitte Juli zur Verfügung stehen.Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter:

www.praxisforum-geothermie-bayern.de

VeranstaltungsortDas Praxisforum geothermie.bayern findet im exklusiven Konferenzzentrum Haus der Bayerischen Wirtschaft statt. Der Veranstaltungsort liegt zentral in München und ist mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln gut zu erreichen. In der Tiefgarage steht eine begrenzte Zahl an Parkplätzen zur Verfügung. Weitere Parkplätze finden Sie in der Umgebung.Die Veranstaltung verteilt sich auf zwei Konferenzsäle, ausgestattet mit modernster Technik. Aussteller finden im Foyer ausreichend große Repräsentationsflächen. Bei gutem Wetter kann das Atrium von den Teilnehmern entsprechend mitgenutzt werden.

VeranstalterEnerchange Marcus Brian & Dr. Jochen Schneider GbR

Projektverantwortliche: Dr. Jochen Schneider, Dr. Sabine Volland

Goethestr. 4 D- 79100 Freiburg Fon: +49 (0)761- 38 42 10 01 Fax: +49 (0)761 - 38 42 10 05 eMail: [email protected] Internet: www.enerchange.de

Enerchange ist eine Spezialagentur für PR, Veranstaltungen sowie Informations- und Beratungsdienstleistungen im Bereich Erneuerbare Energien und nachhaltiger Energienutzung. Unser Leistungsspektrum umfasst die Organisation von Veranstaltungen, die Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit sowie die Recherche und das Publizieren von Fachinformationen.

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6. NORDDEUTSCHE GEOTHERMIETAGUNG BIETET UMFASSENDEN üBERBLICK üBER AKTUELLE HERAUSFORDERUNGEN INNOVATIVE LöSUNGEN DER ERDWäRMENUTZUNG.

Vom 23. bis 24. Oktober 2013 findet im Geozentrum Hannover zum sechsten Mal die Norddeutsche Geothermietagung statt. Veranstalter sind die Freiburger Agentur Enerchange, die drei Organisationen des Geozentrums Hannover sowie die Wirtschaftsfördergesellschaft hannoverimpuls. Rund 200 Teilnehmer nutzen die etablierte Veranstaltung jedes Jahr, um sich über Potenziale und innovative Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der oberflächennahen und tiefen Geothermie speziell im Norddeutschen Becken zu informieren.

Am ersten Tag befasst sich die Veranstaltung traditionell mit Themen der oberflächennahen Geothermie – in diesem Jahr reichen sie von Qualitätssicherung über beispielgebenden Großprojekten in der Entwicklung bis hin zur Fragen der Wirtschaftlichkeit und Integration in die Städteplanung. Am zweiten Tag steht die tiefe Geothermie im Fokus. Hier geht es unter anderem um die Bereitstellung von geothermischer Fernwärme, die Erschließung der unterirdischen Reservoire, die Finanzierung der Projekte, Machbarkeitsstudien sowie Erfahrungen mit der Nutzung der tiefen Erdwärme. Abgerundet wird die Tagung durch Exkursionen, die Impuls-Lounge am Abend des ersten Tages und eine Podiumsdiskussion zum Spannungsfeld Fracking und Geothermie, an der unter anderem auch der niedersächsische Umweltminister Stefan Wenzel teilnimmt.

Die Freiburger Agentur Enerchange richtet die Tagung gemeinsam mit der Wirtschaftsfördergesellschaft hannoverimpuls und dem Geozentrum Hannover aus, das mit seinen drei Organisationen (Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe, Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie und Leibniz-Institut für Angewandte Geophysik) aktiv an der Gestaltung des Tagungsprogramms beteiligt ist.

Alle Informationen zum Programm und die Möglichkeit zur Online-Anmeldung finden Sie unter:

www.norddeutsche-geothermietagung.de

VeranstalterEnerchange ist eine unabhängige Spezialagentur für PR, Veranstaltungen sowie Informations- und Beratungsdienstleistungen im Bereich Erneuerbare Energien und nachhaltige Energienutzung. Unser Leistungsspektrum umfasst die Recherche und das Publizieren von Fach-informationen, die Organisation von Veranstaltun- gen, die Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit sowie die Beratung von Unternehmen bei der Umsetzung von Erneuerbare-Energie-Projekten.

Initiatoren der Norddeutschen Geothermietagung sind das Geozentrum Hannover mit seinen drei unten aufgeführten Instituten und hannoverimpuls. Im Frühjahr 2011 haben die Institutionen Enerchange mit der Durchführung der Veran-staltung betraut. Als Mitveranstalter unterstützen sie Enerchange bei der Programmgestaltung und Organisation der Tagung.

hannoverimpuls ist die gemeinsame Wirtschaftsentwicklungs- gesellschaft von Stadt und Region Hannover. Ziele des Unternehmens sind die Gründung, das Wachstum und die Ansiedlung von Unternehmen in der Region Hannover sowie die strategische Steuerung der Tochtergesellschaften für Marketing, Tourismus, Fonds und Internet.

Die Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR) ist die zentrale geowissenschaftliche Beratungseinrichtung der Bundesregierung. Als geowissenschaftliches Kompetenzzentrum berät und informiert sie die Bundesregierung und die deutsche Wirtschaft in allen geowissenschaftlichen und rohstoffwirtschaftlichen Fragen.

Das Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie (LBEG) ist Bergbehörde für Niedersachsen, Bremen, Schleswig-Holstein und Hamburg sowie Geologischer Dienst für Niedersachsen. Zu den Kernaufgaben des LBEG gehören die Bergaufsicht in den Bereichen Rohstoffgewinnung, Rohstofftransport (Pipelines) und Energierohstoffspeicherung, die Beratung und Verfahrens- beteiligung z. B. in der Energiewirtschaft und die Bereitstellung von Geofachdaten.

Das Leibniz-Institut für Angewandte Geophysik - LIAG ist eine eigenständige Forschungseinrichtung, die mit den Methoden der Angewandten Geophysik geowissenschaftliche Fragestellungen untersucht. Der Schwerpunkt der Arbeiten des LIAG liegt in der Erkundung des nutzbaren Untergrundes sowie in der Entwicklung von Mess- und Auswerteverfahren, die hierbei zum Einsatz kommen.

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Weiterbildungsprogramm Mining


Eine praxisorientierte modulare Ausbildung für Fach- und Führungskräfte der Bereiche

Mineralische RohstoffindustrieMaschinenindustrieRohstoffhandelFinanzsektorDienstleistungssektor


Kontakt:

AMA - Advanced Mining AcademyAlbrecht-von-Groddeck-Str. 338678 Clausthal-ZellerfeldTelefon: +49 (0) 53 23 - 98 39 38Telefax: +49 (0) 53 23 - 96 29 908eMail: [email protected]

Conference „Sensor-Based Sorting“The sixth expert conference “Sensor-Based Sorting”

will take place at the Eurogress convention centre, Aachen, Germany from March 11th to 13th 2014 addressing new developments and applications in the field of automatic separation techniques for primary and secondary raw materials. Organizers are the Department of Processing and Recycling (I.A.R.) and the Unit of Mineral Processing (AMR) of RWTH Aachen University and the GDMB Society of Metallurgists and Miners. Presentations will exclusively deal with sorting systems that recognize different characteristics without contact or destruction. Feed material is analysed with sensors and intelligent data processing in order to provide selective discharge of individual components. Innovations and advances in the separation of industrial minerals, metal ores, coal, scrap, plastics, waste paper, refuse derived fuel, light packaging waste and others will be outlined in detail. Moreover, an accompanying exhibition will be arranged where manufacturers can present novel technologies of sensor-based sorting. The conference’s aim is to bring together plant operators, manufacturers and developers for an exchange of experiences. Due to its international character all presentations will be conducted in English language only. Further information concerning the conference is to be found at www.sbs.rwth-aachen.de.

11th to 13th March, 2014; sixth expert conference “Sensor-Based Sorting” at the Eurogress convention centre, Aachen, Germany; Organizers: Department of Processing and Recycling (I.A.R., Prof. Pretz) and Unit of Mineral Processing (AMR, Prof. Wotruba) of RWTH Aachen University and GDMB Society of Metallurgists and Miners. New developments and applications of sensor-based sorting for processing of primary and secondary raw materials. Further information is available at www.sbs.rwth-aachen.de.

Further information concerning the conference is to be found at: www.sbs.rwth-aachen.de


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Statement of Interest Intention and Contact

Gesellschaft derMetallurgen und Bergleute e.V.

© Foto: Umicore AG & Co. KG

© Foto: Aurubis AG


IntentionThe sixth expert conference “Sensor-Based Sorting” 2014 addresses new developments and applications in the field of automatic sensor separation techniques for primary and secondary raw materials. The con-ference provides a platform for plant operators, manufacturers, developers and scientists to exchange know-how and experiences. With focus on modern and efficient sensor technologies in the primary and secondary resource industries, participants can expect lectures on current technological, scientific and economic issues.

Scientific contact:

Department of Processing and Recycling Wüllnerstraße 252062 AachenPhone : +49 241 8099346 Fax: +49 241 8092232

Unit of Mineral ProcessingLochnerstraße 4-2052064 AachenPhone: +49 241 80 96883

Organizational contact:

GDMB Society of Metallurgists and MinersPaul-Ernst-Straße 1038678 Clausthal-ZellerfeldTel.: +49 5323 9379-0Fax: +49 5323 9379-37

E-Mail: [email protected] Additional Information: www.sbs.rwth-aachen.de

A joint conference of

AMR Unit of Mineral ProcessingIAR Department of Processing and Recycling

GDMB Society of Metallurgists and Miners

Call for Papers


6th "Sensor-Based Sorting" 2014 International Conference and Exhibition in Aachen, Germany

I would like to participate in the conference and submit a single-page abstract I would like to participate in the exhibition and kindly ask for additional information

I would like to join the conference "Sensor-Based Sorting" 2014

Last name, First name,Title

Street

Company/University

Postal code City

Phone Fax

E-Mail

Date, Signature

Country

Statement of Interest Intention and Contact



© Foto: Aurubis AG


IntentionThe sixth expert conference “Sensor-Based Sorting” 2014 addresses new developments and applications in the field of automatic sensor separation techniques for primary and secondary raw materials. The con-ference provides a platform for plant operators, manufacturers, developers and scientists to exchange know-how and experiences. With focus on modern and efficient sensor technologies in the primary and secondary resource industries, participants can expect lectures on current technological, scientific and economic issues.

Scientific contact:

Department of Processing and Recycling Wüllnerstraße 252062 AachenPhone : +49 241 8099346 Fax: +49 241 8092232

Unit of Mineral ProcessingLochnerstraße 4-2052064 AachenPhone: +49 241 80 96883

Organizational contact:

GDMB Society of Metallurgists and MinersPaul-Ernst-Straße 1038678 Clausthal-ZellerfeldTel.: +49 5323 9379-0Fax: +49 5323 9379-37

E-Mail: [email protected] Additional Information: www.sbs.rwth-aachen.de

A joint conference of

AMR Unit of Mineral ProcessingIAR Department of Processing and Recycling

GDMB Society of Metallurgists and Miners

Call for Papers


6th "Sensor-Based Sorting" 2014 International Conference and Exhibition in Aachen, Germany

I would like to participate in the conference and submit a single-page abstract I would like to participate in the exhibition and kindly ask for additional information

I would like to join the conference "Sensor-Based Sorting" 2014

Last name, First name,Title

Street

Company/University

Postal code City

Phone Fax

E-Mail

Date, Signature

Country

http://www.sbs.rwth-aachen.de

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GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONExploration

Survey & Mapping•

Mineral exploration program•

Geological investigation•

Geochemical investigation•

Geological and structural analysis•

Microscopic investigation and mineralogical analysis •

Geological ModellingData collection and review of projects•

Database validation and verification•

Exploration and data management•

3D geological, structural and mineralization interpretation •and modeling

Statistic and geostatistic analysis•

Geostatistical resource estimation•

Resource classification, reporting andreconciliations•

MINE DESIGN & MINE OPTIMIZATIONMine Planning

Design and optimization of pit layout •

Mine development planning•

Scheduling •

Design of mine dumps•

Optimum location of surface facilities•

Field of activityFEASIBILITY STUDIES•

EXPLORATION•

GEOLOGICAL MODELLING•

GEOSTATISTICAL RESOURCE ESTIMATION•

RESOURCE CLASSIFICATION•

MINE DESIGN•

MINE OPTIMIZATION•

EQUIPMENT SELECTION•

DRILLING & BLASTING•

SLOPE STABILITY & MONITORING•

ASSESSMENT OF GEOTECHNICAL RISK•

HYDROLOGICAL INVESTIGATION•

HEALTH & SAFETY IN MINING •

MINING TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING

COMPANY-PRESENTATION

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Equipment Selection & ModellingLoading and haulage•

Transport route optimization•

Optimization of primary crusher location (Mobile / semi-•mobile / stationary crusher)

Economic evaluation•

Slope Stability & MonitoringGeotechnical investigation•

Groundwater investigation•

Slope stability assessment•

Slope design•

Implementation of geotechnical instrumentation•

Slope monitoring•

Assessment and management of geotechnical risks•

Drilling & BlastingPlanning of drilling and blasting•

Blast vibration control•

Control of borehole deviation•

Economic evaluation•

Compact coursesFor the international mining industry on mining methods and technology:

Seminars, conferences, courses, lectures and workshops•

Albrecht-von-Groddeck-Str. 3D-38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Tel.: +49(0) 53 23 - 98 39 33Fax: +49(0) 53 23 - 96 29 90 8

MINING TECHNOLOGY CONSULTINGProfessor Dr.-Ing. habil. H. Tudeshki

www.mtc-tudeshki.com


COMPANY-PRESENTATION

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