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02 2014 EDUCATION CHANGING THE GAME - Communications & sustainability in the mining industry

Skoldeberg; Nyhan Jones | Figueroa Kupcu; Cable IFC | Brunswick Group | Germany

TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Mining Calculator: Selection and dimensioning as well as economic and ecological analysis for bulk material handling systems in surface mining and civil engineering

Tudeshki; Hardebusch | Buttgereit

Mining in remote locations – how equipment manufacturers can deliver processing systems that are fit for purpose

Craven, P.

South American Concrete Producer Set to Maximise Efficiencies with Preventative Maintenance from CDE

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New EU project to enhance CD&E waste recycling infrastructure New Kleemann cone crusher celebrates global première: At CTT in Moscow /RUS and at Hillhead in Buxton /ENG!

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Grange Quarry continues to show its commitment to Kleemann MR 122 Z impact crusher – ideal for concrete production!

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Kleemann jaw crusher on the Shetlands: MC 110 Z EVO was first choice for EMN Plant!

Göppingen | Germany

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Environmentally friendly coal mining: in China with the 2200 SM

Wirtgen Group

Case Upgrades Its Skid Steer And Compact Tracked Loader Line-Up

Case Construction Equipment

Five large Liebherr tower cranes used for mining in the Atacama Desert, Chile

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH

High advance payments for future growth and competitiveness

Eberspächer GmbH & Co. KG

Windhagen | Germany

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Esslingen | Germany

NEWS & REPORTS Gigantic, Dynamic, Economic: The New SBM RECLAIMER

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Surface Mining in India with ten 2200 SM: Many years of cooperation guarantee efficient mining in the Gevra Mine

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02 2014 EDUCATION NEWS & REPORTS Mexiko: Rich salt harvest with the Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200 SM

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Qatar: Wirtgen Surface Miners in charge of routing operations for the construction of a port facility

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Precision in concrete paving: with the Wirtgen slipform pavers SP 1500 and SP 1500 L

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Carlos Pena – Further boost to allmineral’s international team

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ContiTech Strengthens its Executive Board

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ContiTech: customised transport solutions for the bulk material handling industry

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Special-Purpose Conveyor Belts by ContiTech Open Up New Transport Routes in Intralogistics

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Electronic Warning Systems of ContiTech Increase Operational Safety of Conveyor Belts

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The key to greater efficiency The key to greater efficiency

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Aker Solutions develops new slurry pump for high volumes

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Cat® Variable Frequency Drive for longwall systems steps up face conveyor speed and tor que control to boost productivity

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Caterpillar Upgrades Room and Pillar Mining Equipment Manufacturing in Pennsylvania

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Polish Bogdanka Mine Purchases Fourth Cat® Plow Longwall

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BUILDING BRIDGES: CRANE service provider STEIL uses TEREX® SUPERLIFT 3800 LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER CRANE to lift bridge

Terex Corporation

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DELIVERY OF A TEREX® AC DEEP SOUTH CRANE & RIGGING TAKES 1000 CRANE

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AMQUIP purchases TEREX ® SUPERLIF T 3800 CRAWLER CRANE and twenty four TEREX® ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES

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Volvo -excavators EC250E and EC300E: excavators excel in fuel efficiency

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New Volvo A25G and A30G articulated haulers reinvent a classic

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Volvo Construction Equipment launches mobile app in North America!

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Volvo-HB-Series: Volvo releases HB-Series medium- and large-size breakers

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Hydro-electrifying performance from Volvo

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Volvo EC480E sets the standard for efficient excavation

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How to keep your cool while loading ‘molten lava’

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02 2014 EDUCATION NEWS & REPORTS “Volvo – it’s a quality brand…”

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Deutsche Messe AG

CeMAT Australia 2015: Deutsche Messe announces CeMAT AUSTRALIA in Sydney

Hannover | Germany

Deutsche Messe AG

The new R1100DS: HIGH FLEXIBILITY - SIGNIFICANT TIMESAVINGS - HIGHER PROFIT!

Rockster Recycler GmbH

Expansion with R700S: Expansion with the next Rockster crusher

Rockster Recycler GmbH

Thanner goes for R700S: Compact and yet powerful

Rockster Recycler GmbH

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EDUCATION by Josef Skoldeberg & Veronica Nyhan Jones | IFC Maria Figueroa Kupcu & Carole Cable | Brunswick Group

CHANGING THE GAME Communications & sustainability in the mining industry

Fig. 1: Courtesy of Rio Tinto: Magnetite loading bay (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

How Communications Supportsustainability: 5 Trends 1. Creating an environment for effective stakeholder dialogue “Under-engagement is the biggest risk.” 2. Using transparency to build trust “Not understanding and listening … is a sure way to create mistrust.” 3. Integrating communications to enhance sustainability efforts “Communication is not just what we say but how we react to queries from stakeholders.” 4. Prioritising internal communication and corporate culture “Everyone is an ambassador of the company.” 5. Measuring impact “We are linking manager performance to how quickly they respond to grievances.”

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EDUCATION Changing expactations, changing communications In 2011 a junior exploration company operating in a well-known mining region was riding high. The company’s project was progressing nicely and it had secured a respected international investor as a major shareholder. Seemingly out of nowhere the company found itself the target of online petitions and protests (organized by mass text messages) that drew hundreds of people. Its environmental permits were eventually denied and the project stalled. The company’s share price took a major hit and it had to completely reinvent itself and its image, including changing its name. The company had less than 50 employees and only one person focused purely on communication. Perhaps a sophisticated mining major would better anticipate and avoid such a costly incident. Fast forward two years to another country in the same region. One of the world’s largest mining houses was making progress on an expansion project that was to become the largest investment in the country’s history. Once again, seemingly out of nowhere to many within the company, opposition to the project sparked massive protests and hit the international news. With domestic and global observers questioning the company and the stability of the country as a whole, the project was put on hold until community and government relations could be restored.

Taking a closer look at communications in the mining sector Events such as these highlight the shift in the roles and responsibilities of communications teams in the mining sector. The internet and rise of social media have increased the expectations of stakeholders for a deeper and wider range of information. Merely pushing information out is no longer enough to ensure that communications have taken place. Rather, companies are moving to a two-way, ongoing dialogue approach that systematizes information flows to, from and across the company. In this paper we explore several emerging themes that are shaping how companies organize, manage and execute effective stakeholder communications: • creating an environment for effective stakeholder dialogue • using transparency to build trust • integrating communications to enhance sustainability efforts • enhancing internal communication and corporate culture • measuring impact.

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Methodology Surveying the views of communications professionals revealed a very diverse set of responsibilities but similar challenges. To date, what has been written about the practice of communications in the mining sector (mainly by NGOs and industry groups) focuses on improving tactical skills – such as better community consultation techniques, media engagement or crisis communications preparation. However, surprisingly little has been written publicly about how mining companies utilize communications strategically across functions to further overall business aims. IFC and Brunswick teamed up with support from the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) to write this report. It reflects findings gathered through a variety of methods including first-hand experiences, case studies and in-depth interviews with industry executives. We spoke to 25 executives with significant responsibility for communication or stakeholder engagement activities at corporate, regional and asset levels. Illustrative titles of the respondents include: group executive, manager or director of communications; chief advisor for stakeholder engagement; general manager, stakeholder and investor relations; principal advisor for external affairs; and manager or assistant manager of digital communications, community affairs and environmental affairs. Respondents held primary responsibility for external and internal communications activities (including crisis and reputation work, media relations, content creation and employee communications). Their other responsibilities often included: community relations, social media, philanthropy, investor relations, government and public affairs, health, environment, security, training and capacity building, creative services, and research. Our research found that there is no consistency in the reporting line of the communications function. Most often, these positions reported to senior vice presidents of communications or public affairs but also directly to the CEO or CFO. In some cases, we interviewed several people from the same company. These represent a cross-section of the industry and different geographies. Companies interviewed include: African Barrick Gold, MMG, Anglo American, Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, Nyota Minerals, Barrick Gold, Oyu Tolgoi, Codelco, Rio Tinto, Freeport-McMoRan, Teck Resources, Glencore Xstrata, Vale, Minera Yanacocha

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EDUCATION All interviews were conducted on a not-for-attribution basis by the project team between May-June 2013. Questions focused on the role of communications in the company including scope, organizational and reporting structure, leadership attitudes, effectiveness, incentives and measurement. We probed corporate and asset level dynamics to understand the relative roles and responsibilities including how the organization communicates as a whole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and its greatest gaps and successes. The report does not claim to be exhaustive in its analysis of current communications practices in the mining industry, but we hope the trends and practical examples identified will be of use to communications professionals and others.

Findings We have broken the results of the research into three distinct sections. section 1: a new Communications landscape looks at how the role of the communications function has changed in a dynamic business environment and how companies attempt to manage that evolution. section 2: Unlocking and Preserving Value through strategic Communications identifies five trends from the research about the role of communications in the context of managing risk and adding value for all stakeholders. section 3: Top 10 Tips takes the practical examples from our research that mining companies have used successfully to mitigate risk and enhance their sustainability efforts. Fig. 2: Vis Media Courtesy of Anglo American: Peer educators provide HIV/SIDS awareness training in South Africa (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

SECTION 1: A NEW COMMUNICATIONS LANDSCAPE In the face of significant business challenges to the mining sector, communications is playing an increasingly strategic role in securing a license to operate. As companies integrate sustainability across their business, strategically and tactically, communication success is key.

Changing roles and demands Mining companies face a challenging business environment with weakening prices prompting belttightening measures across the board. At the same time, trends towards resource nationalism and greater environmental and social expectations mean that maintaining a social license to operate is more directly linked to value perceived by host communities/countries. The sector is rife with examples of projects stalled, stopped or abandoned because stakeholders were not sufficiently engaged and trust was weak. In its 2012-2013 survey of mining executives, Ernst and Young1 found that maintaining a social license was the second highest risk facing the sector. When trust is lost, the cost is financial and reputational. It is a common observation that it is more difficult to rebuild trust than to create it. Communicationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; role in managing this risk depends on how a company views and structures the function. Increasingly, this is moving from a short-term tactical role to a long-term strategic one. The mining sector is diverse in terms of operational and geographic challenges, business strategy and culture. Similarly, communications structures vary widely. Some companies operate in a pyramid model, where information flows mainly between asset and HQ levels and vice versa. Others have a decentralized, spoke-and-wheel system where autonomous groups feed information to a hub that acts as a content and news generating group. There are many variations in between. Regardless of structure, our interviews revealed that virtually every company is grappling with the need to evolve from ad-hoc and reactive communications to a more proactive and structured model, able to engage in dialogues with stakeholders and anticipate issues before they appear. This challenge is prompting a closer and more strategic collaboration between communication, and other business functions such as operations, human resources, legal, environmental, risk management, procurement and community relations. Companies are searching for ways to ensure information is flowing around the group and that this cascades up, as well as down, in order to stay ahead of emerging risks and opportunities.

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EDUCATION While our conversations revealed almost universal recognition that communications plays a vital role in advancing business, there was a strong desire to see better processes and alignment within an organization. In most companies, communications has earned a seat at the leadership table and its role is evolving. However, the function lacks the formalization, career frameworks and business metrics of other service functions such as human resources, legal and environmental and community relations. In addition, other functions that have communications as part of their own deliverables (government relations, investor relations, community development, environment, procurement, human resources and construction) lack unified measurements on how effectively and consistently they are engaging with stakeholders to achieve their direct business objectives.

Learning to manage stakeholder expectations under the spotlight Externally, the communications environment is more complex. The world has become more transparent and immediate, driven by the digital age. Companies have always had to engage with vast numbers of stakeholders, but the way in which they manage this has become more public. The need for internal coordination has also become stronger in order to communicate a seamless company culture and view. Organizations in every sector – private, public and civil society – are facing this new reality. The shift is prompted by an intersection of well-known trends. News is without borders. The events in one location can have a significant ripple effect on markets and projects across continents. Digital communications has enabled more people to access and generate information to reach wider audiences. Increasingly, a company’s communications must fit in the palm of the hand as mobile devices become an important platform for sharing content. In Mongolia, a country experiencing a phenomenal mining boom, cell phone penetration in the mineral rich South Gobi desert region that includes many nomadic herders is 77% and internet usage is 23%. Mining companies have traditionally had a businessto¬business mentality around communications but the attitude seems to be shifting. While companies do not provide products to the final consumer they increasingly recognize the value of making their case beyond business partners and directly engaging in a wider set of relationships. Their communications approach is becoming more consumer¬oriented – with brand equity,

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reputation management and relationship building front of mind for the professionals we interviewed. This means the communications function is no longer the sole crafter or guardian of “the message”. Together with other functions they are designing opportunities to share the company’s experiences and to build trust with neighbors and potential partners, as well as adversaries. Social media is also changing the way people engage with companies as platforms like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook create communities who expect to be heard and influence change. “The simple fact is: in today’s world if we don’t bring people with us and if the majority of those living in host communities don’t benefit from our presence we won’t be allowed to mine.” - Mark Cutifani, CEO Anglo American Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi (majority-owned and managed by Rio Tinto) copper and gold mine has over 70,000 Facebook fans, one of the most popular sites in the country. Across the board, executives would like more investment in this area. Most are reluctant to begin engaging through platforms like Facebook and Twitter, fearing that putting a toe in the water opens them up to reputational risk, limitless resource needs and opens up lines of communication with stakeholders who may be critical of company activities. There is concern about the representativeness of social media technology biased to the young and web connected. While the opportunity for engagement is immense it must tempered with efforts to include opinions from vulnerable groups such as the elderly, illiterate and physically remote communities. [1 Business risks facing mining and metals 2012–2013. Ernst & Young.]

Fig. 3: Courtesy of Anglo American: Environmentalist Matt Goddard at the rehab area of Pit D at Lake Lindsay mine in Queensland Australia (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

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EDUCATION SECTION 2: UNLOCKING AND prESErVING VALUETHrOUGH STrATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS Five trends have been identified from the research about the role of communications in the context of managing risk and adding value for all stakeholders.

Creating an environment for effective stakeholder dialogue Companies are learning to understand and address the unavoidable mismatches in timeframes and expectations of different stakeholders in a mining company’s landscape. Mining operations exist for decades offering them a unique business opportunity to establish long-term relationships. However, they also must follow business imperatives to produce returns on investment as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, communities evolve over generations. While they are eager to see benefits and achieve a better life for their children they may prefer to move cautiously to understand the process, tradeoffs, and ensure they have a voice in mine development. Politicians are elected every few years and fund managers are judged on an even shorter basis. All parties feel enormous pressure to demonstrate influence and results. However, trust – essential for collaboration – can be slower to build than an underground mine. These different time values must be acknowledged, respected and reconciled. Many community relations functions are evolving to practice continual engagement. The need to move from one-way communications to effective dialogue is becoming a shared responsibility with the communications department and corporate leadership collaborating across the company. This requires a stronger approach – planning proactive, coordinated campaigns to engage key audiences – rather than tactical ad hoc communications. Listening as well as talking is required. “Communication is not just what we say but how we react to queries from our stakeholders.” In fact, today’s challenge is not if to engage but rather how. Increasingly extractive companies are managing relationships like a business-to-consumer operation. This requires new skills with evolving roles and structures. A handful of companies are incorporating marketing, social media outreach and consumer research into their corporate skill set. Communications teams are being set up to serve as nerve centers to coordinate and integrate, rather than

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merely disseminate information. In doing so, these teams – the best of which include representation from diverse departments – seek to achieve a more cohesive company voice and tie the impact of communications to measurable business outcomes. Building relationships with a wide group of stakeholders, adversaries as well as supporters, is a critical buffer when crisis occurs. This is an essential insurance policy for any company regardless of size. It can be helpful to have views from different perspectives to give a broader understanding of a crisis, even if that includes a stakeholder that does not agree with company actions. Crisis response-driven communications are typically too late. But when operational teams are stretched to the limit, especially when budgets are cut back, it can be difficult to focus on what does not seem urgent, such as building relationships. “[We] start responding when investors start screaming, which is usually the result of NGO action or reports in the press.”

Using transparency to build trust The mining industry has been embracing the call for greater transparency. Where practiced, regular disclosure of key decisions, performance metrics and contributions to local and national economies has garnered company trust with stakeholders. It has allowed leading companies to distinguish themselves from their peers. Internally, a focus on sustainability reporting has allowed different parts of companies to align around shared objectives and to see areas for improved performance. Many companies have described the sustainability reporting process as a way to shift their internal culture. But in some cases, companies may over-resource glossy reports and under-resource tangible investments in relationships and development impact. The challenge is to achieve the right balance so reporting is treated as a window into a company through which stakeholder feedback is welcome and trust is built. This helps avoid potential charges of greenwashing or disingenuous public relation campaigns. While companies are seeing the benefits of greater transparency they are also seeing the financial and staff costs of increased reporting demands. Stakeholders are starting to ask companies what stands behind the numbers and in some cases questioning if what is reported matches the culture and attitude of a company’s staff. There are opportunities to use the process of reporting to build relationships that go beyond the numbers and allow stakeholders to understand the commitment of a company.

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EDUCATION For example, in Ghana, Newmont began a practice of sharing accidents and environmental incidents with communities on an immediate and ongoing basis. This allowed the company to use its more formal annual reporting as a way to reinforce its commitment to relationships. In Peru, Minera Yanacocha made public a strikingly honest perception study that laid out years of built-up distrust between the company and local communities. This became the start of an ongoing effort to rebuild relationships including greater transparency and quicker responses to stakeholder questions and concerns. Newmont in Indonesia invites stakeholders to a mining boot camp where people from the local community live and work on site for a week. Increasingly, companies are investing in telling their story in an open, proactive and structured manner. This includes strong content creation to ensure that communications conveys a strong story with facts and anecdotes that truly represent the state of the business. By building in time and budget for staff to share their stories, the company receives regular feedback on whether its values and mission are reflected in the work the organization is most proud of. If a mismatch is found internally, it is very likely to be felt by external stakeholders.

Fig. 4: (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

Transparent Community scorecard The Eagle Mine, previously owned by Rio Tinto and now by Lundin Mining, is located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and was the first greenfield operation permitted by Rio Tinto in the US in decades. It is located in an area known for its outdoor lifestyle, with a population that includes many wellinformed stakeholders who are cautious of outsiders. Many simply do not trust the global mining giant’s environmental record and practices. Against this background, Eagle Mine developed the Community Scorecard, an interactive tool that enables the community to rate the company’s performance and provides the company with a way to respond to the community’s concerns around corporate impacts, especially as they relate to the environment, safety, transparency and the economy. The Community Scorecard tracks and measures company performance in areas of importance to both the company and the community. This methodology is used around the world with stakeholders of varying degrees of education; in Michigan they implemented a software using handheld devices which allows instantaneous yet anonymous preferences to be recorded. By being transparent and responsive to community concerns, the company aims to demonstrate it genuinely listens to the community, understands its concerns, and is willing to make changes, thereby building trust and improving business practice.2 [2 Walking the Talk: Community Rating of Eagle’s Social Performance’, Larry Dixon and Luc Zandvliet, Triple R Alliance. 2013]

“I have been working with mining companies for years and have found that not understanding and listening to the local perceptions of time and milestones is a sure way to create mistrust with your stakeholders.”* [*Quotes in this paper come from research interviews conducted on a not for attribution basis with mining professionals across the industry, see methodology section for further details.]

IntegratIng communications to enhance sustainability efforts In more forward-looking companies the communications function has earned a seat at the decision-making table. In some organizations “communications is like a foster child – never really has a home within the organization. Everyone acknowledges that communications is important but the action of leadership does not always reflect this.”

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EDUCATION The forward-looking approach is in response to an external environment that requires companies to react quickly to the needs of diverse audiences. It is also the result of effective leadership by communications professionals who have acknowledged that communications must be a key part of their risk management strategy. Instead of solely supporting different business functions in isolation, communications can bring the different functions together and allow teams to see the part they play in the larger company vision. INSEAD management school, for example, works with numerous companies (mining, investor, business-to-consumer) to teach cross-cultural communications and integration for their most promising team leaders.

Prioritising internal communication and corporate culture

To meet the expectations of their stakeholders, companies need to communicate with a unified message and voice. It is also important to ensure that communications is connecting with the issues and concerns most relevant to different audiences.

“[Internal communications] is simplified to the point of absurdity.” “Employees learn more through the local news about the company than through internal channels.” To fix this some companies have created songs and are using radio to reach a large portion of their workforce.

While communications can often bridge gaps in information or understanding, it cannot ”fix” underlying operational and strategic decisions that may be at the root of stakeholder concerns. Disconnect with the priorities of stakeholders can be costly. The misalignment can take a variety of forms:

“… everyone in the country has a cell phone and has ability to text message. I get text messages and I also get emails from local farmers. I’ll respond back to them within 24 hours. [The communications] sometimes bypass regional headquarters. That comes directly from the community and right through to me. And they know they’re writing to the company head office.”

• missing an opportunity to support business and strategic aims with proactive communications • playing “catch up” or “clean up” as different divisions forge ahead • having too weak a “radar” (or one that is broken) for understanding or anticipating stakeholder needs and for anticipating issues before they arise • lacking quick departments.

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Given the evolving industry, more investment is being made in community and stakeholder engagement and in boosting the capabilities that professionals need in order to understand stakeholder concerns. Communications teams are increasingly empowering other staff to understand and convey the views of myriad stakeholders so that decisions can be taken with an accurate understanding of both external and internal environments. Stakeholder engagement training for staff, ranging from corporate leadership to community staff to exploration geologists, was mentioned as an area where interviewees wanted to invest more.

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“The biggest change was focusing the entire company to make sure they have internal communication planned on a regular basis.” Almost universally, executives talked about the need to invest more in their internal communications activities – effectively engaging with employees and business partners to convey information and build a common culture. There was clear recognition that these internal stakeholders often receive insufficient communication.

The same trends impacting external stakeholders are also changing the way employees communicate. With more access to information and powerful communications platforms, companies know that employees are their best ambassadors – or potentially a source of discontent and reputational risk. “We are trying to turbo-charge internal communications but so far we’ve only scratched the surface. It’s harder for government to complain when they hear that staff are supportive.” Innovative companies aim to decentralize and humanize company messaging, tapping staff across levels and functions to engage in relationship building, truth telling and open listening. In addition to ensuring that employees are getting the facts, there is more emphasis on training spokespeople at many different levels and providing them with communications toolkits on an ongoing basis. “Our strategy was to make employees ambassadors for [the company], including the development of an internal speakers bureau with people from all departments trained to speak in the community.” While the majority of companies preferred to keep their external and internal communications functions separate (employee communications was most often a human resources department responsibility), a few companies have begun to merge internal and external communications

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EDUCATION functions. One executive remarked, “Internal and external communications have to be fully aligned … It’s crucial to ensuring our credibility.”

Fig. 5: Courtesy of Anglo American: Environmentalist Matt Goddard at the rehab area of Pit D at Lake Lindsay mine in Queensland Australia(Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

Measuring impact An ongoing challenge for communications leads in mining companies is “making the case” for the function’s direct impact on the “bottom line”. Many pointed out that there is insufficient recognition of communications’ strategic (not just tactical) value, which leads to an underresourcing of the function. This comment was also true when we probed about the use of social media for communications. Most companies had tentatively experimented with communicating through social media but were concerned about the seemingly endless resources that such engagement could take. On a limited budget, traditional engagement channels – faceto-face dialogue, media engagement and community programs – were favored. But nearly all respondents believed that this under-investment could be a major risk if they were not prepared to respond to online influencers or to pick up what is being said online before it becomes “fact”. In the case of crisis management, it is often difficult to calculate the financial or reputational cost of a crisis that has been averted – or blunted – because of an effective communications strategy is consistent with other company actions. As one practitioner notes, the benefits of the crisis that never hits often accrues to other parts of the business – mining operations that did not have to slow or stop, community goodwill that was not damaged, government sanctions that were not imposed – but the communications activities that led to this are rarely praised. Nor are they isolated. They tend to be reoccurring and backed up by other company practices. However, there is significant interest in developing new approaches to measuring the value of communications and linking these two key performance indicators (KPIs). While many of these attempts at next-generation measures are still rudimentary and sporadically implemented, they represent an effort to move beyond the most frequent measure of communication’s success – perception audits. These “temperature checks” of stakeholders’ perceptions of a company’s work are still the most widely used measure to value the impact of communications. Perception audits are often combined with quantitative measures (such as the number of media mentions) and other qualitative measures (such as the content of third-party endorsements

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“We are linking manager performance to how quickly they respond to grievances. It is a key element in an index that determines their overall rating.” or public statements). Our findings indicate that perception studies are becoming more prevalent at the corporate and asset levels. A number of companies reflect the broader corporate trend – found across sectors – of developing customized measurements that try to link stakeholder perception and values to specific business objectives. Moving forward, efforts are being made to link perceptions with share price and investor concerns to assess shared value.

SECTION 3: TOP TEN TIPS A practical guide to using communication to supports stainable development This research has identified a number of practices that mining companies have used successfully to mitigate risk and support and enhance their sustainability efforts. We have identified 10 tips illustrated with a short case

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EDUCATION study. This list is not meant to be definitive but it provides examples of the innovative thinking companies are using to help solve complex issues. As this report shows, the sustainability agenda is rapidly evolving as is the communication landscape and businesses that change with the times will be rewarded.

commitments and bilateral dialogues. Company-funded public information centers with strong record keeping and grievance collection and response systems are now industry good practice. Recording promises made and ad-hoc conversations can be difficult for companies to maintain, particularly when staff or local partners relocate. More sophisticated software is being adopted to track and categorize grievances but it’s only useful for relationship building to the extent that complaint filers get respectful and timely feedback.

“We have only just begun the process to ensure that messages in this changing climate are consistent and clear, and that everyone understands whether those messages are going to a shareholder or whether they are going to a local teacher in a town that we may be impacting from a mining project.”

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Discussions with communications leads revealed strong consistency in how audiences are prioritized at different levels of the business. The most important audiences for the corporate-level communicators are: shareholders and investors, global organizations and multilaterals, international NGOs, top-tier media and all employees. For the asset-level, the priority audiences are more broad¬based but geographically targeted and include: local communities, local and national government, local media, NGOs, employees and, increasingly, contractors. Effective communications begins by defining priority audiences and understanding their levels of concern and influence. Influence isn’t static. It is critical to regularly re-examine priority relationships and the degree to which they have been cultivated. Sometimes, genuine listening and engaging is sufficient to soften a critic’s viewpoint. One of the most overlooked aspects of stakeholder engagement is the need to document and maintain records of communication activities, particularly public

Fig. 6: Participants arrive for the PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara Sustainable Mining Bootcamp 2012 - Christian Sagala (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

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PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara is the Indonesian unit of Newmont Mining. The company has set up an annual Sustainable Mining Bootcamp to introduce mining operations through a hands-on experience. Last year the company invited seventeen participants from various backgrounds (engineering, business, travel, journalism) to get involved in various activities at the Batu Hijau mining site for a week. Participants were given the opportunity to observe how the company runs their mining, processing, environmental maintenance, as well as corporate social responsibility projects. The Jakarta Globe spoke to Andhyta Firselly Utami, a university student majoring in international relations, who participated in the program: Jakarta Post - Why did you decide to join the bootcamp? Utami - The debates surrounding the morality of mining — not to mention additional sentiments sparked by nationalism — has always tickled me. I wanted to take a closer look upon how everything was done. How can these mining companies heartlessly disrupt the balance of nature for the sake of mere profit? Do they really calculate the harm that they’re creating in order to dig some minerals from the ground? These questions — including the problem of what benefits Indonesian people can gain from their business — were what encouraged me to participate in the event. Jakarta Post - By the end of the camp, were your questions answered? Utami - Yes. I learned that it is somehow ridiculous to completely oppose mining because we cannot deny the benefits that come from it. What we should do, then, is not as simple as campaigning against

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EDUCATION The NGOs have been appreciative of the proactive communication approach and some of the opinions shared have made the company rethink some of its activities.

Rebooting long-term relationships

Fig. 7: Minera Yanacocha Gold Mine, near Cajamarca (Peru) Source: Wikimedia Commons (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

it, but instead ensuring that it is done responsibly and sustainably i.e. taking the environment into consideration while contributing in programs that will accelerate the society’s progress. [3 thejakartaglobe.com, indonesias-mining-industry-through-young-eyes, November 23, 2012]

“Communication takes the company out. Engagement brings the community in.” Companies are finding more ways to stay in touch in an effort to stay nimble in their understanding and response to emerging issues. This includes using technology and more traditional methods of building relationships. Lundin Mining’s Eagle Mine’s community scorecard has given voice to a wide group of the population that may otherwise have been reluctant to engage with the company. Many companies are conducting regular polling of stakeholder views at the community level. In Peru, Rio Tinto has for years met with a reference group of NGOs every month over breakfast to share updates on the company’s activities. Members include a major international NGO, a local think tank, the head of a dialogue group, NGOs critical of mining and an NGO active specifically in the region where Rio Tinto operates.

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As one of South America’s largest and most publicized gold mines, Minera Yanacocha has experienced conflict and peace with its neighboring communities. In 2012, a groundbreaking Listening Study sponsored by Yanacocha and independently conducted by the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (Australia), found that the Cajamarca community held the company responsible for environmental damage and a disregard for community cultural practices. In an effort to convey sincere listening and change, the company has made several dramatic shifts beginning with moving company headquarters from Lima to Cajamarca to build closer relationships with host communities. The company also sponsors a radio station providing relevant information on a variety of topics to local listeners and is encouraging staff to participate in local organizations, boards and schools. An external advisory panel, with civic, business and religious leaders, is being set up to provide the company with a more regular barometer of how stakeholder interests are being addressed. This culture shift embraces respect, listening and relationship building in a proactive attempt to regain trust and rapport with local partners. Rebuilding trust is arduous and it is yet to be determined if the measures put forward by Yanacocha will be successful in changing perceptions and achieving informal but necessary approval from regional government and local stakeholders.

“Communications and engagement work on different timelines. Communications is about a quick turn-around with lots of output, whereas engagement is on a longer timeline… more fluid.”

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EDUCATION understand the relevance and value that communications brings. This includes incentives for information sharing. Several companies mentioned using baseline and follow¬up studies to measure engagement and progress on key issues. External studies help assess stakeholder engagement. Internal studies test norms and systems. Both are tools that help identify ways to reward good behavior and steer resources. Fig. 8: Courtesy of Codelco: Codelco’s Andina Division commemorates International Day against Desertification and Drought with Chilean President Sebastian Piñera (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

A key challenge voiced in the interviews is a lack of coordination between the communications staff and community engagement functions within mining companies. Alignment does not mean merging functions but rather a recognition of shared objectives and the need for collaboration. Several respondents talked about the benefits of cross-fertilization and, in particular, how this helps the organization clarify strategic objectives and pre-empt issues that could cause bottlenecks. However, different time horizons and outcomes expected from each function can be difficult to synchronize. In some cases communications report to Human Resources, in other cases, the CEO, or sometimes the Environment & Social department. While all of these departments (and more) need services and support from communications, they are not equally prepared to shape the communications vision. Interviews revealed that while alignment is improving at the site level, silos often persist at the corporate level. One strategy is to integrate communications incentives into job descriptions to help others in the organization

s “A big part of the corporate communications group is … making sure we all know where we are headed, what we stand for, what we do and obviously what we don’t do.” For those focused at the corporate-level, the mission is to provide a sense of direction to the company, especially the need to coordinate communications efforts across the company. This creates consistency, clarity, and stronger links between the sustainability/ community engagement work and government affairs and investor relation functions. The most advanced companies are connecting also with human resources, procurement, construction and engineering. Among those working at the asset level many commented that the corporate level communications need to be better tailored to match the asset-level realities. Without this the initiatives don’t have an impact -- “Engagement is focused on building capacity at site; at the corporate level, it is command and control”.

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At the end of 2009, Anglo American put in place a communications model that facilitates the central development of positions and consistent messaging around any

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EDUCATION Fig. 10: Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh addressing a Stakeholder Engagement Academy residential course in Perth. Source: m2m.riotinto.com(Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

critical issue that could impact the reputation of the business. They also introduced a Global Editorial Calendar to capture communications strategies, programs and themes at asset level to ensure they are aligned with those at corporate level and that all good news stories are maximized both geographically and by channel. The global digital teams are also fully integrated and coordinated through the calendar as another channel to reach stakeholders enabling Anglo to leverage all the work in country to be used around the world. “Making sure we prevent issues falling through the gaps, hum the same tune, tightening processes and ensuring they are being adhered to, is the challenge; but we are trending in the right direction.”

Empowering communications teams In Chile, state-owned copper company Codelco, has found a model to ensure integrated communications at asset and corporate levels. Each asset has a Communications Director who reports to the Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager and, through a dotted line, to the Corporate Communications General Manager. They work as a team. With input from the CEO, the corporate communications team defines the issues to be centrally managed and a quarterly meeting ensures alignment with the assets. At the asset-level, communicators are empowered to run their own programs. “We do not get involved in all communications aspects at asset level. We give a lot of freedom to the assets so they develop their own communications except for those issues defined by the CEO or to those critical issues that will affect the reputation of Codelco”.

“Communications does not have good performance indicators, as it is very complicated.” “Our client didn’t collect proper baseline studies. When they found themselves under attack they were very limited in how they could defend themselves.”

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Communications executives across the mining industry struggle with how to measure their impact and the scope of their expanding function. Companies are employing a mix of strategies. Often communications and engagement are evaluated through perception studies (asking stakeholders directly about their views of the company’s work) and through more traditional evaluations of media impact (frequency and quality of media coverage). “We’re trying to get more of a nuanced view in terms of the specific questions that we’re asking [in perception studies], and we’re using a methodology that is around measurement of social license.” Environmental and social baseline studies, critical for establishing business plans and credible messages, also have great potential to be more effectively used as indicators for communications functions. We found a gap in terms of how communications is evaluated at the asset versus corporate levels and how the two impact one another. Some pointed to the challenge of defining corporate/global level outcomes that accurately reflect the realities in-country. But this view is changing as it becomes clear that existing approaches to measuring impact don’t reflect the range of what the communications role does nor the strategic outcomes desired. Instead, companies are moving to more customized measurements – a move that is seen across sectors, not only in mining.

“Everyone is an ambassador of the company. We take time on how they should approach, how they should work, how they should relate to communities; people know who can take a complaint. What can be seen as a conversation by one person can be a commitment by another so training in how to handle complaints is very important.”

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EDUCATION The skills and techniques needed to ensure effective communications have become more sophisticated. These go beyond crafting messages and working with media to include building reputation campaigns, managing globally dispersed teams, creating strong crisis response programs, developing impactful content and managing media relations in a 24/7 digital environment. Companies that lead the field are investing in targeted training for staff at different levels who can carry out communications activities. This goes hand in hand with creating standard processes and roles across the organization in order to avoid duplication of effort or gaps.

Schooling in engagement4 Emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement to its business, Rio Tinto started a Stakeholder Engagement Academy (SEA) in 2012. The four-day course targets company executives as well as engineers and operational experts who are being developed for future roles which require a significant amount of stakeholder engagement. They learn competencies such as the strategic role of stakeholder engagement, understanding stakeholders, building relationships and negotiating sustainable agreements. The INSEAD business school outside Paris and Georgetown University in the US partnered with Rio Tinto’s stakeholder engagement team on the academy design. Georgetown University delivers the program for

Rio Tinto around the world, working with its international partners such as ESADE in Spain and Queensland University in Australia. [4 riotinto.com/sustainabledevelopment2012]

“The old attitude of ‘the less we tell them, the better’ is no longer valid. Information gets out fast.” “Social media is the best listening tool the world has ever known.” While respondents had very diverse attitudes toward social media, it was generally accepted that the minimum is good monitoring and listening in order to be aware of the social media conversation. Some expressed skepticism about the benefit for a business-to-business sector and prefer to keep a low profile. While others think that cell phones and social media provide critical interaction as well as an opportunity to refresh positioning, brand and to instill message discipline. Establishing a presence online is critical – especially at the asset level. In one instance, the established project Facebook page became the main means of communicating with workers and families in the aftermath of a mining site incident. This experience has pushed the company to recognize the importance of having these platforms ready in case it is necessary to activate them. “We’re still weaning ourselves off broadcasting!”

Oyu Tolgoi and social media Oyu Tolgoi is majority owned and managed by Rio Tinto. Its communications team aims to be the “creative bridge that is the trusted voice of a national icon”. Social media has become an incredibly important part of the communications activity. They are active across all the main social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Oyu Tolgoi has become one of the most popular Facebook pages in Mongolia, with more than 70,000 fans, an almost 300% increase since the beginning of 2012. In 2013, they will engage 20% of the entire Mongolian Facebook population. Oyu Tolgoi’s Twitter following gained an influential audience including top economists, politicians, journalists and celebrities. Fig. 11: Oyu Tolgoi Facebook page - Rio Tinto (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

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Fig. 12: Courtesy of Codelco: CEO, Thomas Keller, visits the El Teniente Division (Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

Oyu Tolgoi tracks its social media and engagement progress closely: in 2013 they totalled 554 retweets, 70,000+ Facebook fans, 5,000 visitors to OT Information Centers, and 3,129 visitors hosted at the mine site. Establishing early baselines when social media approaches are young significantly helps the company steer and monitor future communications investments linked to the business value drivers. Such figures are easy to track, compared to perception survey data, and add an important complement to the company’s holistic understanding of its own relationship building activities. This is also consistent with their stated goals to be more transparent and use media channels more effectively. See, for example, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oyu-Tolgoi-GobiDesert¬Mongolia/419552814731296

“More alignment within the industry is needed. This would help in a country like Peru where the political environment would benefit from a consistent approach across the industry. “

In 2012, ICMM launched a series of publications to describe mining and metals’ contribution to sustainable development and set out some of the more important benefits, costs, risks and responsibilities related to mining and metals. So far, ICMM has produced five publications which cover the contribution to national economies, the green economy and human rights among other topics. These are intended as a starting point for the industry and others to more fully examine the contribution of mining and metals to sustainable development and stimulate an exchange of ideas leading to the development of innovative ways forward. The publications were developed by ICMM with input from member companies, subject matter experts and representatives of civil society organizations.

Increasingly mining companies are partnering with civil society organizations, global aid organizations and governments to communicate about issues related to mining and communities in which companies operate. This is a relatively new trend with new opportunities and risks. Safety, health and environment provide increased opportunities for partnership because their management requires action beyond the fence of individual companies. www.zincsaveslives.com Fig. 13: www.zincsaveslives.com(Photo: IFC, ICMM, Brunswick Group)

The mining industry operates with a shared reputation often perceive by the lowest common standard. Industry organizations – as well a peer-to-peer collaborations – are a vital way to share lessons. Industry communications can be much more impactful when companies share one voice on key topics such as water management and reporting, and work together to build skills and knowledge (training for media, civil society, academia).

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EDUCATION Focusing impact in collaboration with NGO partners In 2011 Teck launched a zinc & health program to raise global awareness and provide short- and long-term solutions to zinc deficiency. Educating Teck employees and the public about zinc deficiency and the health benefits of zinc is a key driver of the program. Teck uses numerous social media platforms as well as a variety of employee¬driven initiatives and partnerships – most notably with the Canadian NGO Free the Children and their annual We Day advocacy drive. To date, @ZincSavesLives, the Zinc & Health Twitter account, has 3,177 Twitter followers. Teck’s Our One Tweet, One Life Twitter campaign for We Day in November 2012 received 21,156 retweets of their message about zinc deficiency and reached an audience of 4,175,873 Twitter users, in addition to an increase in website traffic of 200 per cent.

CONCLUSION There is no doubt that the business environment for mining companies around the globe has changed significantly and the way in which a company communicates has been critical for success. This study has identified emerging themes in the way that our interviewed companies are approaching communications to support their sustainability efforts which, in turn, create better outcomes for all. This report can be used to spur conversation and action to help find solutions. Some areas where we encourage companies to have further discussions are: • identifying incentives and measurements for employees that align the effectiveness of communication with their own business objectives • collaboration with human resources to improve the career framework of the communications function • stakeholder engagement training for employees • ways in which to link perception (from audits) with share price and investor concerns to assess shared value

Increasingly companies are evaluating themselves on a spectrum from more tactical/reactive to more strategic/ proactive by asking a few simple questions:

• tracking the effectiveness of the current approaches to communication over time • further studies on improving the alignment of communication across a corporation.

• How close is communications to the decision-making process? • How much time is spent on short term/crises vs. long term strategic? • How well aligned are internal and external communication messages? • Are communications materials more often ad hoc/reactive or ongoing/ iterative? • How are stakeholders listened and responded to? • How is communications measured? • How are communications channels, including cell phones, radio and social media, used to monitor/watch or to broadcast/engage?

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EDUCATION About this report The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and Brunswick Group work with senior communications professionals in the mining industry in a variety of ways. Each organization has noticed an increased focus on the need for mining companies to effectively communicate with stakeholders and decided to collaborate to develop a better understanding of how communications is used to support business outcomes and sustainability efforts. The insights in this report are drawn from conversations with industry leaders and practitioners as well as the firsthand experience of IFC and Brunswick Group advising on a variety of situations from new mine development to mergers and acquisitions. The publication does not aim to be exhaustive, but the trends and practical examples identified in the report may be instructive to communications professionals and others in the mining industry.

Acknowledgments This report was authored by Josef Skoldeberg and Veronica Nyhan Jones (IFC); Maria Figueroa Kupcu and Carole Cable (Brunswick Group). We are grateful for the individuals who took part in the survey research and spoke openly about the challenges and successes they have faced in their roles. The project team is also grateful to ICMM for convening a working group which participated in the interviews, provided feedback on drafts of this report and offered ongoing support and perspective. Our sincere thanks to the following individuals whose involvement helped to shape this paper: Casilda Malagon and Ben Peachey (ICMM); the ICMM working group chaired by Troy Hey (MMG) and formed by James Wyatt-Tilby (Anglo American), Paul Maidstone (Codelco), Greg Probst (FreeportMcMoRan), Nick Cotts (Newmont), Chris Anderson (Rio Tinto), Ricardo Labo (Rio Tinto) and Sergio Giacomo (Vale). The draft also received valuable input from Andrew Mitchell (Brunswick Group) and Brian Gurr (IFC). The report was designed by Noël Hennelly (Brunswick Group).

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INFORMATION AND CONTACT International Finance Corporation (IFC) mining@ifc.org IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector. Working with private enterprises in more than 100 countries, IFC uses its capital, expertise, and influence to help eliminate extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity. In many developing countries mining is a key driver of economic growth and IFC has a long history of supporting the sector with financing and advice. IFC’s mining portfolio spans over 20 countries and includes junior exploration companies as well as majors developing some of the world’s largest projects. www.ifc.org www.commdev.org

International Council on MinIig and Metals (ICMM) info@icmm.com ICMM was established in 2001 to improve sustainable development performance in the mining and metals industry. Today, it brings together many of the world’s largest mining and metals companies as well as national and regional mining associations and global commodity associations. Our vision is one of leading companies working together and with others to strengthen the contribution of mining, minerals and metals to sustainable development. www.icmm.com

Brunswick Group mining@brunswickgroup.com Brunswick Group is a corporate relations and communications consultancy. We provide informed advice at the senior level to businesses and other organizations around the world, helping them to address critical communications challenges that may affect their valuation, reputation or ability to achieve their ambitions. www.brunswickgroup.com

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Mining Calculator:

by Prof. Dr. Hossein Tudeskhi, Thomas Hardebusch | Institute of Mining | TU Clausthal Dr. David Buttgereit | XGraphic GmbH

Selection and dimensioning as well as economic and ecological analysis for bulk material handling systems in surface mining and civil engineering Sufficient and reliable supply of mineral commodities is an indispensable basis for the development and performance of any industrialized economy. In terms of statistical figures, every citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany consumes during an average 78 year life time more than 950 tons of mineral raw materials like fossil fuels, metallic ores, industrial minerals and aggregates. Due to economical growth of developing countries and a rapidly growing world population the demand for mineral commodities increased year by year, accelerating in the last decade to new records. Actually more than 12 bn tons of solid mineral commodities are mined per year. In combination with unavoidable non-productive masses of overburden or burden ground estimated at around 28 bn tons a total mass of more than 40 bn tons is moved within mining operations. As internal mass transport in the mine is estimated to cover about 25 % of total energy consumption of mining projects and thus is an important issue regarding costs and greenhouse gas emissions, haulage is an interesting field for optimization. Basis for any optimization is predominantly a technical and economical evaluation of the employed or planned system and the final comparison of results for different possible solutions. Nevertheless beside technology and costs, environmental aspects come more and more into the focus of society, politics and authorities and thus of decision makers of the mining industry. The Mining Calculator software offers the opportunity for the optimization of surface mining and earthmoving projects, based on a technical, economical and environmental evaluation, integrating various machine types and, uniquely, both discontinuous and continuous haulage systems. One project can be simulated with different loaders and haulage systems, leading to a user defined comparison of variants and finally provides a solid base for strategy and investment decisions.

Introduction Mining has been a growing industry during the last decade despite some financial crisis affecting the world market conditions. The market growth of emerging or developing countries, especially China, led to a global boom in mineral commodity consumption joined by rapidly rising commodity prices. Based on these high prices mining companies spend huge investments in exploration, in opening new mines or expanding existing mines as well as in equipment updates/upgrades for production increase in order to boost sales.

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In recent times surface mining technology became more and more predominant for world mine production. Most important reason is that ore grades of known deposits have been constantly decreasing and underground mining is usually only feasible on high grade ores. As an example copper deposits have been considered feasible at minimum grades of 2 % in the past, while actually operating copper open pits have average grades less than 1 %. But mining of low grade ores needs large equipment and high production capacities to be economical. Huge mining excavators and trucks as well as huge crushers, mills, etc

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY are the base for modern mining operations. Examples for copper pits are the Escondida, Chuqicamata, Bingham Canyon or Grasberg, moving each hundreds of million tonnes per year. Another trend in surface mining is that open pits are getting deeper, reaching up to a depth of even 1,000 m resulting in increasing haulage distances and cycle times of trucks as well as the necessary number of machines. Even if engine and truck efficiency has been optimized permanently, haulage costs are critical as they are sensitive to fluctuating fuel prices. Partly or total reduction of fuel consumption is possible by substitution by electrical driven haulage. In recent time trolley-assist systems have had some renaissance. Most modern developments are large inpit crushing and conveying systems, so called IPCC allowing belt conveying at an early stage in the pit. Beside this economical assessment ecological aspects are into the focus of mining companies. Surface mining in combination with processing and refining usually causes impact on surrounding neighborhood e.g. by dust, noise or toxic fumes pollution. As mining projects do attract rising public attention and legal and regulatory requirements have tightened up, minimizing these impacts are getting more important in order to raise acceptance and eligibility for granting a permit. Anyway, every mining project needs custom-tailored concepts for an optimized loading and haulage system. This is valid for both Greenfield and Brownfield projects. At that point the software Mining Calculator offers technical, economical and ecological support for investment decisions for a specific mining concept or the assessment of the optimization potential of the actual employed system.

MINING CALCULATOR – KEY FEATURES AND TARGETS The Mining Calculator software offers the opportunity for the optimization of surface mining and earthmoving projects, based on a technical, economical and environmental assessment, integrating various machine types and, uniquely, both discontinuous and continuous haulage systems. One project can be simulated with different loaders and haulage systems, leading to a user defined comparison of variants and finally provides a solid base for strategy and investment decisions.

The software includes equipment selection and dimensioning as well as cost calculation and determination of CO2-emissions for discontinuous and continuous haulage. Thus, in a single step different scenarios can be compared and evaluated by illustrating the results in various diagrams and tables. For material loading purpose hydraulic shovels, electric rope shovels and wheel loaders are available. Discontinuous haulage by mining trucks or articulated trucks as well as continuous belt conveying can be chosen. As the software works independently from equipment manufacturers no brand or model names are displayed. Instead, machine classes are defined, orientated at the product portfolio of the actual market. The name of each type consists of the abbreviation of the machine type and relevant machine parameters, e.g. loader gross weight and standard shovel volume. For example the range of hydraulic excavators starts with a machine weight of 60 t with a regular shovel volume of 4 m³ up to a gross machine weight of 1,000 t with 50 m³ shovel capacity while mining trucks payload ranges from 40 t to 360 t. Orientated at the range of frequent practical tasks within mine optimization for both Brown- or Greenfield projects the software allows a comparison of different scenarios, e.g.:

Optimization of actual pit ɶɶ Overall evaluation of equipment alternatives, e.g. • Different loader and truck sizes • Implementation of IPCC versus truck haulage ɶɶ Cost analysis of improved haul roads

Forecast of future mining phases as the open pit will get deeper or the mining face advanced horizontally with resulting impact on haulage distances ɶɶ Calculation of the number of additional trucks ɶɶ Truck size evaluation to increase cost efficiency ɶɶ Comparison of haulage alternatives, e.g. different loader and truck sizes or implementation of IPCC ɶɶ Determination of necessary crusher relocation periods

Changes of production rate or operating hours ɶɶ Fleet utilization and cost analysis ɶɶ Cost analysis of possible changes within the machine setup

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The above listed practical applications do only give a brief overview over possible benefits, which can be achieved by software based analysis. Due to the flexibility of the Mining Calculator the user can work on highly individualized problems. The following sections provide an insight into software operation. Screenshots of the software give impressions of project development and analysis. As the number of reasonable pictures as well as printable resolution is limited further information can be gathered on the Mining Calculator homepage.

DATA INPUT Project basics In a first step basic project data like material type and characteristics as well as annual production is requested.

Further important basic values for dimensioning of equipment are the total annual operation hours and the requested production. Usually the total production composes of simultaneous production at several loading points. Therefore the calculation methodology of the Mining Calculator is based on individual performance calculations for each loading point, which are combined to an overall project calculation result.

Loading Once the basic project parameters have been defined, selection of the loading machine type directly leads to a list of possible machine types. By adjusting bucket fill factor, availability and performance efficiency, machine performance and utilization are fit to specific project conditions. In principle at each loading point one loading machine is operating exclusively. The selection box “several loading points” offers the allowance for loaders to operate at multiple loading points in order to raise fleet utilization, taking into account that machine availability decreases due to reduction of available loading time by travelling times.

The program database offers a large variety of different mineral commodities with specific properties, e.g. solid and bulk densities as well as swell factors. Those default values can be adjusted individually to practice by the user to, depending on the project specifics. Fig. 1: Dimensioning and selection of loaders

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Costs and Environment

The Mining Calculator integrates discontinuous and continuous haulage systems, namely off-highway and articulated trucks, as well as belt conveyors.

In a first step basic parameters for all machines are requested. This general data input is followed by machinespecific forms for all loaders, haulers and/or belt conveyors, necessary for cost calculation and determination of CO2emissions of the different systems.

The given number of loading points results in a corresponding number of haul roads, which have to be defined rather by entering different sections or upload of a predefined track in a text file. Haul road properties are defined by section length, grade and rolling resistance. The track profiles are interactively visualized for a better control of data input. Definition of belt conveyors covers belt length and grade. A single belt conveyor, meaning one closed belt, can compose of several sections as well as a series of connected individual belt conveyors can be edited.

Equipment selection and Filtering Based on input values, performance data of different systems and internal calculations, all adequate equipment combinations are computed and displayed in tables. To avoid excessive data in further calculation steps and final visualization of results, the user may preselect and thus reduce the number of equipment combinations to be considered. Furthermore an initial performance analysis for the selected equipment combinations is offered by charts and tables. Each preselected equipment combination can be displayed at all loading points showing e.g. speed profiles of trucks and haulage cycle times.

The most important elementary data consists of the fuel price, the electricity tariff and power consumption as well as the CO2-emissions, depending on different types of electric power generation. Fuel consumption of diesel-driven, mobile equipment covers a wide range and is significantly influenced by the operational conditions of the project. Under extremely poor conditions, the diesel consumption of trucks can be nearly doubled in comparison with optimum conditions. Since the conditions are the same for all selected machines, a flat default of the fuel consumption for both loaders and trucks can be set in three categories, min, med or max. Based on this predefinition, machine type specific consumption is calculated later on. Since the power consumption for belt conveyor systems is explicitly based on the calculated drive power and operating hours, so at this point no input for continuous transport systems is required. Diesel-powered equipment does not have alternatives for fuel, so that calculations of CO2 emissions are based on a fixed value of 2.65 grams of CO2 per liter of combusted diesel. CO2 emissions of electrically-driven equipment are directly related to the type of power generation, which can be chosen from a list or entered as a project-specific value. Fig. 2: Output-table of equipment combinations

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All individual machines within the selected equipment combinations are listed in individual folders. Machinespecific data must be edited as the base for the economical and ecological assessment of each equipment combination and the final comparison of results. The basic structure of the forms is the same for all machine types and is divided into the two categories of costs of capital and operating costs. Finally, an overview of capital, operating and total costs is displayed.

Fig. 3: Haul road profile and truck speed

Fig. 4: Cost data input and calculation of specific costs

When implementing an alternative loading and haulage solution, additional costs can be generated, which are not covered by data input for equipment. Examples are costs for relocation of the primary crusher or extensive earthworks for new haul roads or conveyor tracks. To give consideration to this fact, the user can finally enter additional investments, which are integrated in the cost calculation as the sum of depreciation and interest.

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Results and Data Evaluation The final summary table includes all chosen equipment combinations and displays the most important calculation results, e.g. costs per ton, grams of CO2 per ton or operation costs per hour. Right click at the column head offers additional result categories like total investment, number of operators etc. By sorting the table by any column, the user can easily analyze the table and focus on most important criteria. In addition to the resulting data table, a variety of diagrams is available for graphical analysis of the resulting data. Different dual bar charts, based on two individually selectable calculation parameters, can be created. Furthermore an individual analysis of the cost structure for a selected project variant can be performed by pie charts, showing either only the percentage ratio between the capital and operating costs or a detailed partition with subcategories for both types of costs. Finally a direct comparison of the cost structure of two project variants is possible by choosing a second equipment combination, showing the percentage difference in specific costs.

Fig. 5: Calculation results table

Project Comparison Superior goal of the Mining Calculator is the comparison of different loading and haulage alternatives for a given project. This implicates, that ideally, all the basic project parameters, i.e. material properties and production rate, are identical for the chosen project alternatives. Therefore the software offers a copy function for the entire basic project, which can then be modified into a new project alternative, e.g. by changing the haulage system.

All resulting data tables and diagrams can be exported either to spreadsheet analysis (e.g. Microsoft Excel) or via screenshot for integration in presentations or for documentation. Fig. 6: Comparison results - pie diagram

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Finally the calculation results of all project alternatives in the workspace can be compared with each other to detect the overall optimum variant. The project comparison always includes two project alternatives. Similar to the evaluation of variants within a single project, the comparison of equipment combinations out of different project alternative is given out in a table and can be displayed in dual bar charts for all selectable calculation parameters and cost structure pie charts.

LITERATURE [1] In Brief, Trends in the mining and metals industry. International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), London, 2012 [2] In Brief, The role of minerals and metals in a low carbon economy. International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), London, 2012 [3] The word Copper Factbook 2012. International Copper Study Group, Lisbon, 2013 [4] Florencia Heredia: The Mining Industry and the Challenges Ahead, Trends and Views in a Dynamic World. Law Business Research Ltd., London, 2013

CONCLUSION The Mining Calculator is a software for optimization of mass transport in mining and earthmoving projects. Frequent applications are the analysis of employed machine size classes at different mining phases, assessment of the establishment of an IPCC-system or the optimization of infrastructure by relocation of haul roads or grade reduction. The software includes equipment selection and dimensioning as well as cost calculation and determination of C02-emissions for discontinuous and continuous haulage. Thus, in a single step different scenarios can be compared and evaluated by illustrating the results in various diagrams and tables. Calculation results offer a reliable base for inhouse decisions on technical aspects like equipment modifications, on economical aspects like specific cost per ton or total investments and finally on ecological aspects based on greenhouse gas emissions.

[5] Breaking New Ground, The Report of the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development Project, Earthscan Publications Ltd, London, 2002

INFORMATION AND CONTACT www.mining-calculator.com info@mining-calculator.com Prof. Dr. Hossein Tudeshki, Thomas Hardebusch Department for Surface Mining and International Mining Institute of Mining at Clausthal University of Technology Erzstraße 20 | 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld | Germany Tel: +49 (0) 5323 / 72-3178 | Fax: +49 (0) 5323 / 99-3178 Mail: tudeshki@tu-clausthal.de thomas.hardebusch@tu-clausthal.de Web: www.bergbau.tu-clausthal.de Dr. David Buttgereit XGraphic Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH Aretzstraße 9 | 52070 Aachen | Germany Tel: +49 (0)241 / 89410-15 | Fax: +49 (0)241 / 89410-19 Mail: buttgereit@xgraphic.de Web: www.xgraphic.de

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. | tudeshki@tu-clausthal.de | www.bergbau.tu-clausthal.de |

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by Peter Craven | CDE Global

Mining in remote locations – how equipment manufacturers can deliver processing systems that are fit for purpose

Bhushan washed iron ore is loaded into trucks from M2500. (Photo: CDE Global LTD)

DE Global have been involved in the design, manufacture and delivery of turnkey materials processing systems since 1992 and work across four sectors – Mining, Construction & C Recycling, Specialist Industrial Sands and Environmental. In this paper Peter Craven (Head of Marketing) outlines how equipment manufacturers can meet the demands of the mining industry in the years ahead.

Our experience in the delivery of mining projects across the world in recent years has revealed a number of challenges for us and other equipment manufacturers if we are to continue to provide processing systems that are fit for purpose. A major challenge for equipment manufacturers in the years ahead will be to provide materials processing systems that are able to be efficiently deployed in increasingly remote locations. There will also be a requirement to process increasingly difficult materials that have been overlooked until now. As our demand for steel, aluminium, copper and silica sands and other industrial minerals continues to increase mining companies are constantly looking for new and improved processing technologies

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that will allow them to process lower grade ores and industrial sands and produce final products suitable for use in downstream processes. Another development we have witnessed is an increased focus on staged investment as a means of delivery for new mining projects – designing your plant in such a way as to allow for production to begin in the shortest possible timeframe while planning for further plant and process development. To use the age old adage ‘the customer is always right’, if mining companies are looking for equipment that can be more efficiently deployed, that can process increasingly difficult materials and that is suitable for staged investment then it is the responsibility of equipment manufacturers to meet these requirements.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY In looking at how we can do this I will look at a number of issues which can be categorised under these headings: 1. Built with the application in mind 2. Modularity 3. Intelligent Process Integration 4. A phased approach to design & delivery 5. System adaptability 6. Mobility – without compromise 7. A turnkey approach

1 - Built with the application in mind Every project presents its own unique challenges. When we look at the raw material there are a several factors which will influence the selection of the appropriate processing system. The quality of the ore is the first issue to consider. In addition to this we need to analyse the level of contamination within the material that needs to be removed. This could be sticky plastic clay that requires a logwasher to provide the necessary attrition. In the case of iron ore processing we will also have to consider the levels of silica and alumina contamination which if they are not removed will lead to inefficiencies in downstream steel production processes. The presence of all of these materials necessitates that every project is considered as a stand-alone system and designed, specified and constructed individually with a full understanding of the requirements of the project. If we take this to its logical conclusion the response from equipment manufacturers to this scenario should be to produce tailored processing systems for every individual project in order to maximise process efficiency. This represents a major shift from the typical business model for equipment manufacturers – which is to produce a limited range of standard machines that can be applied across a wide range of applications. Using standard machines presents a problem, and requires end users of the equipment to accept that they will have to compromise on performance if they do not intend to run the equipment within the designed operating parameters. . While the vast majority of equipment manufacturers will tell you that tailoring each individual project is not possible – the reality is that it is entirely possible. Our experience in the mining sector has shown that there are a number of individual considerations that need to be made in order to maximise the efficiency of the final processing system. The selection of the appropriate screening media is very important – polyurethane is almost always the best match

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for mining projects but not all polyurethane is equal. Due consideration must be given to the abrasiveness & specific gravity of the material to ensure that the most suitable product is specified. The choice of lining for any hydrocyclones also requires individual consideration – rubber lining may well be suitable on some materials but others will demand ceramic linings when dealing with highly abrasive mineral ores. Consideration should also be given to the requirement for additional wear liners at specific points in the system. Easily replaceable wear liners at the feed point will have a positive impact on plant availability by minimising the time required for maintenance. The appropriate conveyor belt specification will also require individual treatment based on the nature of the material to be processed. Enhanced top cover thickness will enhance wear resistance, maximise plant productivity and reduce costs of operation through a reduction in the spare parts requirement. Staying with conveyors, the inclusion of belt cleaning systems such as tungsten tipped scraper blades will also offer enhanced wear resistance. The specification of appropriate pumps is also critical in an effort to ensure they will stand up to the rigours of the material to be processed.

2 – Modularity A rise in the popularity of modular processing systems on mining projects has been evident over the last number of years. One of the major motivations for a move in this direction from our own perspective was a focus on Transfer Point Technology – ensuring the efficient transition of material from one stage of processing to another. The direct result of this approach is to maximise material retention within the circuit and avoid bottlenecks within the system where the discharge point from one processing phase is not optimised for seamless delivery to the next stage. There are numerous advantages to this approach – greater process efficiency and reduced installation and commissioning time being the most obvious. All of this works together to ensure you are able to start extracting value from your material as quickly as possible. In most, if not all mining projects there will be a requirement to integrate third party equipment within the processing system so it is also important that designers are aware of the likely connections that will need to be made and consider this very early on in the design process. This

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY will streamline the project design process and ensure that once the system is up and running it operates at maximum efficiency. The third party equipment that CDE has most experience with when designing processing systems for mining projects are attrition cells, spiral classifiers, decanter centrifuges and filter presses. Through the development of partnerships with suppliers of these systems we can ensure that our focus on Transfer Point Technology does not stop at our own products but extends to this 3rd party equipment as well. As a result of our focus on tailoring each system we are also able to manage the introduction of new equipment to our systems as and when required.

3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Intelligent Process Integration Intelligent Process Integration involves the introduction of several different processing phases onto a single chassis. Aligned with the previous point on modularity this allows for transfer point efficiency to be maximised. Additional advantages are a reduced plant footprint which results in a reduced civils requirement. These factors combine to reduce both the time required and the final cost of the project. Mining AggMax Pre-build in factory before dispatch to site. (Photo: CDE Global LTD)

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When feed systems, screening plant, fines processing, scrubbing systems are all provided as individual standalone units there will be a large amount of design time spent on designing civils and support structures to accommodate all of this equipment. Once the equipment reaches site the time taken to mechanically install the plant will be longer than necessary as a result of having to put all of the individual components together. The reduction in mechanical install time is delivered because all equipment undergoes a complete pre-build to its working position in a factory environment. This is a final quality control step that allows for any fabrication issues to be addressed before equipment is dispatched. Our focus on the delivery of wet processing systems means that this approach extends to ensuring all pipework connections are already established prior to dispatch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; eliminating the requirement for cutting or preparation work on site, reducing install time and eliminating the requirement to source this pipework locally either because it has been damaged in transit or is missing from the items delivered to site. Another significant advantage of integrating several processes onto a single chassis is that all equipment can be pre-wired and tested in a factory environment. Adding to the reduction in time taken for mechanical install, the electrical installation time is also reduced. It also has the advantage of making the electrical connections a design feature of the plant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cable runs and housings are part of

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY the design process which not only improves the aesthetics of the plant but also enhances health and safety on site. This approach also reduces the requirement to try and find local suppliers of cables and other electrical items – particularly relevant in any discussion concerning how to approach mining projects in remote locations.

4 – A phased approach to project delivery Through a phased approach to project delivery it is possible to show a return on your investment much more quickly. The start of this process will be detailed discussions with your mining engineers to understand the specifics of the reserve – capacity requirements, likely requirements for future upgrades. This will also involve a detailed analysis of your material in an attempt to understand whether it is possible to kick start a project with a simple processing system which can then be added to as and when required. For example, a detailed material analysis throughout the reserve will reveal whether there is a seam of relatively clean, uncontaminated material that requires minimal processing. Following this it can be determined at what stage additional equipment may be required – for example a logwasher may need to be introduced to tackle claybound material or to help in the removal of other contaminants. Following this a third phase may be the introduction of primary stage water treatment and tailings management systems. From an operational perspective the main advantage of adopting a phased approach is that rather than waiting for months on the delivery of a complex processing system, most of which will be under-utilised for a period of time you are able to take delivery of your first phase equipment in as little as 12 weeks. This allows you to begin to show a return on the investment very quickly which helps fund the future expansion of the plant when conditions dictate that it is necessary.

5 – System Adaptability We have touched on the variability that is inevitable within mining projects and what is required at the outset may change over time. Future developments with your business may require a capacity upgrade to meet a rise in demand for the material you are producing. We may

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come across an area of your reserve with particularly challenging material that will require the introduction of a new process. Space restrictions on site or future environmental legislation may require the introduction of a tailings management system. Given this potential for circumstances to change, it is essential that your processing system has the in-built flexibility to respond to these changes. We can’t predict the future but through a comprehensive analysis of your material we can identify whether for example there is likely to be a requirement for an additional process to be introduced and when this is likely to happen given your extraction plan for the reserve. If we have established that your business plan indicates a likely requirement for additional capacity as extraction progresses we will design the civils on site to take this into account – minimising disruption to your operation. We will also bear this in mind when considering the location of the processing plant in the first instance to ensure that once any upgrade is required the original location is still suitable. Another step that we will take is to ensure that the original conveyor specification is fit to cope with the forecasted additional capacity both in terms of belt specification and stockpile capacity. Similarly, if additional processing equipment is likely to be required this can be considered during the design of the original plant civils. We will also conduct a detailed analysis of the likely future water and power requirement once the additional equipment has been added to make sure that this infrastructure is in place.

6 – Mobility without compromise Mobile makes sense. As your extraction progresses it makes sense that your processing plant should be able to be moved within the deposit to ensure maximum operational efficiencies are delivered. With a static processing plant this is not possible. As your extraction progresses your operational efficiency is reduced – increased transport movements on site as vehicles have to haul material greater distances to the processing plant, unnecessary double handling of your material as it is stockpiled at the extraction point before being delivered to the processing plant. By opting for modular equipment which integrates several processes on a single, easily transportable chassis you ensure that your processing plant can be moved quickly and easily within the deposit – or to another processing location – in order to maximise operational efficiencies. This should be done without compromising on the specification of the screens, fines washing plants

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY or logwashers that are included. The creation of a modular product range fit for purpose in mining projects should involve the same specification of equipment as would be included on a static plant. One of the major areas of compromise on mobile plant is with the walkways – ladders leading to very narrow walkways are the norm on most mobile machines. This makes plant maintenance very awkward, increasing the time and therefore the cost of carrying out plant maintenance. Site health and safety rules may also be compromised. This is why we believe that even on mobile or portable plant the walkways for access and maintenance should be of the same specification as would be found on a static plant. This ensures that you continue to enjoy all the benefits of a static plant in relation to maintenance access – ease of visual inspection, access to change screen media, replace spray bars, and carry out hydrocyclone maintenance. The issue of maintenance access is often overlooked when a processing plant is being specified but it is a very important consideration as it is a factor which will have considerable influence on plant availability and delivering the highest standards of health and safety on site.

7 – A turnkey approach It is evident from the analysis of all the aspects that make up a successful mining project in the 21st century that a much greater level of interaction between equipment manufacturer and the end user is required in order to deliver successful projects. With the many considerations that need to be made there is potential for a huge number of vendors to be involved on each and every project and this requires that a robust Project Management system is in place. Our own process is split into three distinct phases: 1. Technical Pre-Sales 2. ProMan 3. CustomCare

Each of these phases include large amount of work. In Technical Pre-Sales the elements include process design, equipment selection, mechanical design, civil design and 3rd party equipment integration. As we move into the delivery phase of the project ProMan takes over and includes factory testing, power distribution, risk management, scheduling, budget management,

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construction management and quality control. Once your plant has been successfully installed and commissioned our range of After-Sales services are activated including our MasterClass training programmes, service visits, recommended spare parts lists and on-going maintenance contracts. The effect of being able to offer this complete range of services in addition to the equipment that we provide is to significantly reduce the number of vendors involved in the project, the result of which is a more streamlined project timeline which costs less to deliver. Effective communication is crucial to the delivery of successful materials processing projects and our process provides you with a dedicated single point of contact throughout the project lifecycle to ensure you remain fully informed at every stage of the project. Another advantage of this approach is that it helps to develop both our knowledge of your business and your knowledge of our capability which will allow both parties to explore the potential for further co-operation in the future.

In Conclusion It is clear to all involved in the delivery of mining projects in the 21st century that there are many complex issues to overcome. The demands of the industry are constantly evolving and it is essential that the products offered by equipment manufacturers continue to evolve. It is equally important that equipment manufacturers develop their processes and approach to project delivery in order to continue to meet the demands of the industry. In summary, I believe there are 3 main considerations in this analysis of how equipment manufacturers can continue to supply mineral processing systems that are fit for purpose. 1. The individual components that make up a complete processing plant cannot be looked at in isolation and should instead be made up of modular systems with the in-built flexibility to cope with shifts and changes in individual project circumstances. 2. Off the shelf processing systems from a collection of different manufacturers will not deliver the efficiency required of 21st century mining projects. A tailored approach is required with each individual project being built according to the specific requirements of the project – capacity, feed material and potential for future development.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY 3. Equipment manufacturers must get closer to the project and the end-user and understand the background, the specific objectives and the plans for future development. For most equipment manufacturers this requires a huge shift in the way their business models are constructed. Our business has always been constructed on the principle that direct contact with the end-user is critical to success. We have been delivering projects in this manner for over 20 years and our project portfolio across all the sectors in which we operate is evidence of its success.

Contact: CDE Global LTD Peter Craven Head of Marketing & Sales Support Ballyreagh Industrial Estate Cookstown | Northern Ireland BT80 9DG T: +44 28 8676 7900 eMail: pcraven@cdeglobal.com Internet: www.cdeglobal.com

CDE Global LTD CDE Mining offer a range of equipment which can be applied in the processing of a wide variety of materials including iron ore, bauxite, chromite, copper and gold. CDE Mining is a Division of CDE Global Ltd who operates in the Construction & Recycling sector – providing sand and aggregate processing systems across the world, and the Specialist Industrial Sands sector – with expertise in silica sands, frac sands and other industrial minerals. The company operates in 7 regions – Ireland & UK, Europe & Russia, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, North America, Australasia and Asia – and currently have offices in Northern Ireland, Brazil, India & the US with dedicated Technical Sales teams working throughout Europe & Russia, Australia and Middle East & Africa. You can find out more information on www.cdemining,com and www.cdeglobal.com

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South American Concrete Producer Set to Maximise Efficiencies with Preventative Maintenance from CDE

ATCO C & D waste recycling plant in Aruba. (Photo: CDE Global LTD)

ocated on the island of Aruba, off the coast of Venezuela ATCO Concrete Products have recently taken ownership of a turnkey C&D waste recycling plant from CDE Global to process construction and demolition waste for use in concrete production. The ever-increasing demand for construction materials on the island of Aruba led to a dramatic increase in production and thus ATCO had to become more efficient than ever. ATCO took the opportunity to set up the first ready mix facility on the island in order to meet the demand for new hotels following an increasing focus on tourism. This facility has since grown to be the largest ready mix facility in Aruba, supplying a large proportion of the market. The addition of the washing plant from CDE paves the way for future growth and increased efficiencies with the production of 2no. washed recycled aggregates (5-10mm, 10-20mm) and also 1no. washed recycled sand at -5mm. The modular Construction & Demolition waste recycling plant on site is comprised of an M2500 E3, an AggMax 82R, a RotoMax RX80 an AquaCycle A200, a GHT Overhead Beam Filter Press and 3No. S3008 stockpile conveyors processing a variety of raw feed material up to a rate of 110tph. Previously, ATCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concrete products were manufactured using imported aggregates to ultimately avoid the need for excavation from Arubaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment. The investment in the CDE plant enables ATCO to recycle

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construction and demolition waste such as stone, asphalt, concrete and bricks into high quality, commercially viable washed sand and aggregates. The advantages of this process are essentially two-fold. This technology not only avoids the need for excavation of the surrounding environment but also enables ATCO to save on the costs of importing materials from neighbouring countries, allowing them remain competitive by passing on the cost savings to the end user.

The Processing System The CDE recycling plant at ATCO includes a number of treatment phases including the initial feeding system, the attrition phase which scrubs the aggregate product and removes unwanted contaminants, the aggregate screening and stockpiling system, a sand washing phase which produces one washed recycled sand product, a primary stage water treatment phase and a sludge management system. The raw feed material is delivered to the M2500 via an R15 feed hopper and tipping grid at a maximum rate of

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY 100tph which is fitted with a 150mm screening grid. The integrated belt feeder then transfers the material directly onto an inclined transfer conveyor which features an integrated overband magnet for the effective removal of any ferrous material which can then be discharged into an underlying skip. The material from the conveyor is then transferred onto the ProGrade rinsing screen for first phase of washing and screening. The P2-75 screen is designed to cope with the harshest of materials and features polyurethane matts on the top and bottom deck to ensure precise and efficient screening with high resistance to abrasion. The top deck aperture is split into two sizes, the first 2 metres is designed to screen material at 10mm with the last 3 metres designed to screen material at 22.5mm. Individual spray bars work to wash the material, with the +22.5mm aggregates from the top deck being sent to an oversize stockpile via an inclined conveyor. Meanwhile, the +10mm material is washed and screened before being directly sent to a transfer conveyor prior to entering the AggMax 82R. In the interim, material on the bottom deck is screened for material at 2.5mm , which following the screening and

washing of the smaller aggregate is then moved along to a transfer conveyor and subsequently fed into the AggMax. The AggMax 82R attrition system integrates prescreening, the RotoMax R80 attrition system, a trash screen for the removal of contaminants and an EvoScreen dewatering screen for post-attrition rinsing of the scrubbed material on one single chassis. Designed specifically for heavy, clay bound material; the aggregates within the RotoMax are subject to severe attrition to ensure that the highest level of clay is removed. The high level of attrition is effectively achieved through the use of 138 individual blades mounted on shafts which are manufactured from chrome molybdenum steel for high strength and durability. Maximum attrition is further enhanced through the counter rotation of blades on two separate shafts which merge with each other to ensure the maximum amount of attrition. Following the scrubbing process the clean aggregate is discharged onto the secondary rinsing screen, which dewaters the aggregate ready for further screening. At the rear of the AggMax a trash screen has been integrated for the efficient removal of lightweight

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY contaminants. All sand fractions and water are piped back to the M2500 cyclone to ensure maximum sand recovery. On the top deck of the AggMax sizing screen, the material is passed directly through to a double deck rinsing screen featuring polyurethane matts. The top deck aperture is 10-20mm with the bottom deck aperture being 5-10mm. The 10-20mm material is fed onto a side conveyor and stockpiled while the 5-10mm material is sent to another side conveyor for stockpiling. All other material will fall through to the sump and is then pumped back to the M2500 to ensure maximum sand recovery.

Water Treatment The first stage of the water treatment process involves the AquaCycle A200 high rate thickener system. This unit comes with a fully automatic polyelectrolyte dosing unit and AquaStore water storage and pumping system. The waste water from the processing plant which also contains the minus 63 micron material, is sent to the AquaCycle unit through the discharge point at the top of the Evowash cyclone. The first dose of polyelectrolyte is given within a de-aeration chamber located at the side of the circular

thickener tank. This removes air before it enters the 400m3 per hour capacity tank thus ensuring effective settling of the material. The polyelectrolyte has the effect of forcing the minus 63 micron particles to join together and fall to the bottom of the tank where the integrated scraper ensures the sludge maintains an even consistency. Meanwhile, the clean water overflows the top of the thickener tank via the peripheral weir and the water is then sent to the AquaStore system for recirculation around the washing plant. When the sludge is ready to be discharged a signal is sent to the PLC controls which engage the sludge pump. The conditioned sludge from the AquaCycle is then sent to a large concrete buffer tank where it is stored before being sent to the final stage of sludge management, the GHT Filter Press. This eliminates the requirement for settling ponds to store waste water from the plant while maximising water recycling and reducing health and safety risks on site. The filter press is a plate press which effectively delivers filter cakes with over 90% of dry solids content, recycling more than 90% of the water use. ATCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Managing Director Robert Carrasquero comments â&#x20AC;&#x153;The investment in a construction & recycling plant from CDE was a significant step for us in terms of paving the way for not only meeting the increasing demand for recycled aggregates locally but to allow for sustainable growth in the future. Not only are we now in ATCO C & D waste recycling plant in Aruba. (Photo: CDE Global LTD)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY a position to provide quality sand and aggregates to our local market more efficiently in terms of timescales but this plant will allow us to make significant savings on imported products”.

be required to ensure the plant is operating at the optimum level. The Preventative Maintenance Inspections have a proven impact on plant production levels and will provide ATCO with visibility of expenditure through a fixed cost agreement.

Project Management

ATCO’s Managing Director Robert Carrasquero highlights ‘Our ultimate aim is to produce the highest quality products possible and to provide a first class service to our customers. The Preventative Maintenance Inspections from CDE will allow us to maintain our position as Aruba’s number one provider for blocks, pavers, sand, stones and concrete by producing the maximum level of processed material to an exceptionally high quality.”

With the remote location of the ATCO site, on-going support was a key issue for consideration at the outset of the project. The CDE Project Management process ‘ProMan’, proved vital in this instance and allowed ATCO to be closely involved from the initial design stage, through to manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning and beyond. Project Manager Brian McCullough explains ‘With all projects that we deliver, internally within the company, we appoint a dedicated Single Point of Contact for our customer which allows them to have continuous contact throughout the entire duration of project delivery. Because of their remote location, it was imperative for ATCO to have the confidence that we could deliver the project to their exact requirements. The ProMan system enabled us to communicate regularly and effectively with ATCO and they were assured that the plant would meet the specifications agreed’.

Aftersales Service Once operational the CDE service does not stop. CDE have an entire after sales department dedicated to maximising customer uptime. This includes a preventative maintenance programme which sees a CDE engineer with full knowledge about plant history regularly reporting and recommending maintenance action. CDE also operate a Parts and Service centre from its head office ensuring that if a customer requires a replacement of a wear item CDE can provide it. There are CDE service engineers available throughout across the globe to ensure that someone is always on hand should they be required on site. Following installation of the plant, ATCO invested in a Preventative Maintenance Programme in order to maintain plant performance at the optimum level. Through the Preventative Maintenance Programme ATCO will avail of a comprehensive on-site plant inspection every 2 months regardless of operating hours or throughput levels. This service programme includes recalibrations of the plant if required, a written report detailing the condition of the plant and recommendations for any work that may

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ATCO have also taken delivery of a CDE Workspace in conjunction with their tailored Preventative Maintenance agreement. The CDE Workspace is a secure site storage cabin which contains a workbench, racking for common fixings, shelving space and hooks for common parts and tools. CDE Global CustomCare Manager Martin Jackson comments “The Preventative Maintenance Programme that ATCO has signed up to will provide valuable benefits for the operation of their plant. The regular visits every 2 months will allow our engineer to provide them with a constant level of onsite support. Regular inspections of the plant will give us and the customer a detailed understanding of how the plant is performing and ensure that efficiencies are maintained throughout. This proactive approach to maintenance will reduce cost for ATCO by maximising production uptime and ensuring that they get the best value from their CDE plant in terms of both throughput levels and quality end products.” Further information on this and other turnkey processing systems available from CDE Global can be found on their web site at www.cdeglobal.com. For further information on the range of products and services offered by ATCO Concrete Products visit their web site at www. atcoconcreteproducts.com/

Contact: CDE Global LTD Ursula O’Dowd Ballyreagh Industrial Estate Cookstown | Northern Ireland BT80 9DG T: +44 28 8676 7900 eMail: info@cdeglobal.com Internet: www.cdeglobal.com

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New EU project to enhance CD&E waste recycling infrastructure

The project will operate under the acronym of ‘CANDY’ which stands for ‘CompAct, highly mobile, Next generation, CD&E waste recovery system. (Photo: CDE Global LTD)

new project, backed by the Eco-Innovation Fund from the European Union will be operating in Germany from May 2014 with the aim of enhancing the infrastructure for the recycling of construction, demolition and excavation waste in Europe. The project is a partnership between materials washing specialists, CDE Global and the Eco-Innovation Fund and will see the introduction of a new construction, demolition and excavation waste recycling system which will deliver on a number of key objectives including reduced plant footprint, enhanced mobility and an increased return on investment from CD&E waste recycling operations. The Eco-Innovation Fund supports environmental technologies that have been introduced extensively in one EU member state but have not as yet been widely adopted throughout the European Union. CDE Global identified an opportunity through this programme as a result of the experience they have gained in the CD&E waste recycling market in the UK over the last 10 years.

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Experience “We currently have more than 20 plants operating in the UK and the combined diversion from landfill on a yearly basis is over 5 million tonnes” explains Marc Jennings, Programme Manager at CDE for this project. “The Eco-Innovation project presents us with a unique opportunity to introduce a number of innovations to the CD&E waste recycling process and will hopefully lead to more widespread adoption of this technology throughout the European Union.” The project will operate under the acronym of ‘CANDY’ which stands for ‘CompAct, highly mobile, Next generation, CD&E waste recovery system. The application to the Eco-

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Among the main environmental benefits outlined by Marc Jennings are:

The technical objectives of the project include enhanced mobility and reduced plant footprint for the CD&E waste recycling plant as well as increasing the quality of the washed recycled sand and aggregate products. However, the most significant technical objective of the project is to offer new sludge management technology with a specific focus on maximising the recovery of process water for recirculation to the washing plant.

3. Maximum material recovery from CD&E waste and minimal waste resulting in a reduced requirement to transport and dispose of waste material

CDE Programme Manager, Marc Jennings believes that the environmental advantages from this project will be a direct result of the technological innovations that have been introduced. “This is a project which will demonstrate the business case for the environmental technologies that we manufacture” explains Marc. “This is the primary motivation for the substantial investment in R&D that we have made in order to complete the project – but the environmental benefits that will result from CANDY are hard to ignore.”

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1. A reduction in water consumption from the CD&E waste processing plant 2. Maximum water recycling for recirculation to the washing plant with early results showing that a minimum of 91% can be achieved

4. An increase in the share of the aggregates market made up from recycled sand and aggregates – reducing pressure on natural reserves and providing a sustainable solution to long term aggregate supply

Returning to the business case for the project there are also a number of commercial objectives which CDE will deliver through CANDY. One of the most significant of these for those involved in the processing of CD&E waste is a reduction in the production cost for recycled sand and aggregates and an overall reduction in the capital investment required to set up a washing plant for CD&E waste material.

Sheehan recycled 10-20mm aggregate. (Photo: CDE Global LTD)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY “While the re-processing of CD&E waste for a wide variety of low value applications is extensive the next step is to try and extract maximum value from the material” explains Marc Jennings. “Through the technology we have introduced to the UK market over the last decade it is now accepted that washing technologies present the best means of achieving this. CANDY will demonstrate to a wider audience throughout Europe that our suite of modular equipment allows for production of the highest quality recycled products at the lowest cost of production. This ensures the business case for our customers and delivers the return on investment required to allow many more CD&E waste recycling projects to be undertaken.”

Germany. “The initial interest we have had in the project has been very encouraging and we expect a very busy week when we open up the site in June.”

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Walter Fees recognised the potential for recycling construction, demolition and excavation waste over 20 years ago. An understanding of the business case for increased recycling coupled with a sense of responsibility in relation to the protection of natural resources for future generations has led the business to develop significantly in this area in recent years. The involvement of Fees Heinrich GmbH on the CANDY project outlines the commitment that exists to improving the technology and infrastructure available for CD&E waste recycling throughout Germany.

All of the equipment for the CANDY project is now ready to leave the CDE factory and is bound for the Stuttgart area in South West Germany. The new plant will be operational by the end of May 2014 and an open week will be hosted at the site where potential customers, EU representatives, members of CD&E waste recycling associations and other interested stakeholders will visit the site to watch the new technology in action. “Having been through an extensive research and testing phase we are now very much looking forward to getting the equipment to site and preparing for the open week” says Eoin Heron, CDE Regional Manager with responsibility for

The plant will be located on an existing CD&E waste processing facility operated by Fees Heinrich GmbH. The company is one of the most well known in the C&D waste recycling business in Germany having been in operation for over 60 years and currently operate 3 waste processing facilities in the Stuttgart area. The connection between CDE and Walter Fees was made at the Bauma exhibition in Munich during 2013 and it was very clear that it was a good opportunity for partnership given the philosophy of both companies.

Contact: CDE Global LTD Peter Craven | Head of Marketing & Sales Support eMail: pcraven@cdeglobal.com

The project will operate under the acronym of ‘CANDY’ which stands for ‘CompAct, highly mobile, Next generation, CD&E waste recovery system. (Photo: CDE Global LTD)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Kleemann GmbH

New Kleemann cone crusher celebrates global première:

at CTT in Moscow/RUS and at Hillhead in Buxton/ENG!

The MC 100 R EVO complements the offering of Kleemann in the area of mobile jaw crushers. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

At almost the same time Kleemann presents its new mobile cone crusher in the Contractor class to the world. The new MOBICONE MCO 9 EVO celebrates its world première at CTT in Russia and at Hillhead in England. Kleemann also presented the new mobile jaw crusher MC 100 R at Resta in Lithuania. The mobile cone crusher closes one of the final gaps in the Kleemann product range. The MOBICONE MCO 9 EVO is perfectly suited to the mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 110 EVO, which made its world première at Bauma 2013 and can also be seen at the two trade fairs. The mobile jaw crusher MC 100 R EVO is also new and was presented to the public for the first time at RESTA in Vilnius/LTU at the end of April. The MC 100 R EVO is based on the MC 110 R EVO and complements the Kleemann product range in the area of mobile jaw crushers.

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Powerful, efficient and easy to transport: Kleemann MCO 9 EVO Like the other Kleemann crushers in the EVO range, the MCO 9 was developed especially for the needs of customers in the contractor market. Weighing approx. 30 tons, it is easy to transport and ready for operation quickly and simply with just a few movements. For example, the feeding unit can be adapted by a simple slide mechanism from transport to operating position. This slide mechanism

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The MC 110 Z EVO from the new generation of mobile jaw crushers from Kleemann, which was introduced in 2013. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

enables the adaptation of the material discharge pattern to the crusher during operation. The feeding unit can thus always be optimally adjusted to the crushed material, thereby preventing wear on one side. Similar to the other Kleemann EVO models, the drive concept with crusher direct drive and electric drives of the conveyor belts also promises extremely efficient operation. And the new plant also doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;t lack in power, quite the contrary: With a performance-optimised crusher housing design, the 248 kW of the hydraulics is also optimally realised. A continuous drive power at the crusher of 160 kW is thus available. Together with its large stroke, the cone crusher not only makes possible crushing capacities of up to 250 t/h, but also achieves a higher crushing ratio and produces an end product with a higher fine content in comparison to other cone crushers in this class. In addition, the crusher can be optionally equipped with an anti-spin system, which prevents intrinsic spinning, and thus notably reduces the wear in this area. A magnet and metal detector are also available as options, which significantly increase the operational reliability.

Simple operation and optimal linkage options The MCO 9 is equipped with the same touch panel control system that has already been tried and tested in the other EVO plants. If you are familiar with this touch panel control system, you will not need to learn a new system. If the plant is operated in conjunction with a mobile jaw crusher of type Mobicat MC 110 Z EVO, which has the same drive concept, this results in the best possibilities for electrical locking. For instance, the MCO 9 EVO and MC 110 Z EVO are designed to work perfectly with each other. Their different material conveying elements, such as the vibrating chute or grizzly, can be optimally adapted. This way it is guaranteed that the cone crusher always maintains the optimal filling level and a high-quality end product is produced.

MOBICAT MC 110 Z with effective preliminary screening The MC 110 Z also excels with its crusher unit with a high raised crusher jaw, which avoids blockages in the crusher area and significantly improves the material feed properties, with its familiar efficient double-deck grizzly and with its very efficient consumption values.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The new mobile cone crusher MOBICONE MCO 9 EVO works perfectly with the mobile jaw crusher MC 110 Z. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

During operation the mobile plant combination of the two machines results in a high performance and at the same time a very economical result.

MC 100 R EVO complements the range of jaw crushers The MC 100 R EVO was recently presented in Lithuania, the design of which is heavily based on the MC 110 R and its appearance is also very similar. It also impresses with its familiar diesel-direct-electric drive concept, which is already used in the other EVO plants. With the overall smaller system dimensions, the crusher inlet size is 950 x 550 mm, and a weight of approx. 30 tons, it is much easier to transport than the MC 110 R, which weighs 38.5 tons. Nevertheless, it manages feed capacities of up to 200 t/h and like the MC 110 R is available with options such as electromagnet or permanent magnet, extended side discharge or crusher discharge conveyors, Continuous Feed System (CFS) for permanent crusher loading or crusher deblocking system. It can also be optimally adapted to the needs of customers in the contractor market.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Kleemann GmbH Mark Hezinger Manfred-Wörner-Str. 160 | D-73037 Göppingen Telefon: +49 – 71 61 – 206 – 209 Fax: +49 – 71 61 – 206 – 100 eMail: mark.hezinger@kleemann.info Internet: www.kleemann.info

Kleemann GmbH Kleemann GmbH is a member of the Wirtgen Group, an expanding international group of companies operating in the construction equipment sector. This Group includes the four well-known brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann,whose head offices are in Germany and which operate local production facilities in Brazil, China and India. Worldwide customer support is provided by its 55 independent sales and service companies.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Kleemann GmbH

Grange Quarry continues to show its commitment to Kleemann MR 122 Z impact crusher

–ideal for concrete production!

The new MR 122 Z impact crusher from Kleemann in action at Grange Quarry Ltd. It crushes the stone in the Kelhead Quarry in Annan to a grain size of 60 mm immediately after blasting. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

With an MOBIREX MR 122 Z impact crusher from Kleemann, the Scottish quarry operator, Grange Quarry Limited, recently strengthened their fleet of machines. Founded in 2000, Grange Quarry Ltd is now one of the largest manufacturers of high-quality aggregates and ready-mixed concrete in the south of Scotland and the north of England. For Grange Quarry, the MOBIREX MR 122 Z impact crusher is not the first plant that they have acquired from Kleemann. „Since 2012, we have been working successfully with a mobile MOBICAT MC 110 Z jaw crusher and we are really impressed with the quality of the crushed end product,“ explains Stuart Dodd, owner and Managing Director. They use this mobile plant to crush whinstone at Grange Quarry, Lockerbie for road construction with a maximum feed size of 600 mm to 125 mm at an output of around 200 t of crushed material per hour.

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Since 2012, Grange Quarry Ltd has also been developing Kelhead Quarry near Annan. At this site, Managing Director Mr Dodd also uses a plant from the same German manufacturer to process the stone: „In the interim, in the quarry, we tried out a similar crusher from one of the leading Scandinavian manufacturers. But it just wasn‘t right for us. In the end, we replaced it with a new Kleemann plant because we know that their technology is first-class and that it works extremely reliably.“

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY The new MR 122 Z impact crusher has been in use since October 2013 and crushes limestone breccia of 600 mm that is produced by the blasting to a final grain of 60 mm. With an output of around 220 tonnes per hour, Grange Quarry is extremely satisfied with the product. The crushed stone is mainly used as concrete aggregate and to produce a high quality crushed rock sand. The crusher with its 250 kW electric drive, which is supplied by a 364 kW diesel engine, crushes heavily reinforced concrete just as easily as limestone blocks. This means that the classic MR 122 Z crushing plant is also ideal for concrete recycling. Another advantage is that the standard vibrating discharge chute under the crusher reduces wear on the crusher discharge conveyor and thus significantly increases the operational safety of the plant. This high level of reliability was one of the decisive factors in Stuart Dodd again investing in a plant from Kleemann. But he is also impressed by the crusher technology and the quality of the granulation: „The crushed stone has an outstanding cubicity,“ in the opinion of the Managing Director. In addition, the entirely electrical drives ensure the extremely economical operation of the plant. Experiences in the Kelhead Quarry underline this: „The MR 122 Z consumes around 35 litres of diesel per hour compared to our previous impact crusher of the same size using 60 litres per hour. This means that we can keep costs under control and also do something for the environment.“ Last but not least, the maintenance of the plant was also an important point to consider for the quarry operator. This is where the Kleemann plant scores Brownie points. On the one hand, their plants have easily accessible maintenance points and, on the other hand, fast and professional service is provided by the Wirtgen Group. Grange Quarry

Ltd‘s maintenance needs are taken care of by the Wirtgen Limited subsidiary, which has its headquarters in Lincoln, and which is responsible for sales and after-sales service for Kleemann crushers in Great Britain. Rob Coward, who is responsible for Kleeman products at Wirtgen Limited knows that „with us, the team from Grange Quarry Ltd is in the best hands.“ His customer, Stuart Dodd, confirms this. „There was no need to call the Wirtgen Limited services frequently. But whenever we needed assistance, the service that we have received has been exceptionally fast and good.“

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Kleemann GmbH

Kleemann jaw crusher on the Shetlands:

MC 110 Z EVO was first choice for EMN Plant!

The Kleemann crusher with the northernmost location in Great Britain is a jaw crusher MC 110 Z EVO. It is on the Shetlands in the Scatsta quarry and owned by EMN Plant, a family-run company with over 40 years’ experience in the plant hire and construction industry in Shetland. (Photo: Klemann GmbH)

The Shetlands are currently experiencing an oil and gas boom, triggered by the development of gigantic gas fields 125 km north-west of the group of islands. In Sullom Voe on the Shetlands the need for crushed stone is rising rapidly to support this economic growth. It is required for laying pipelines, setting up a gas treatment plant, the construction of residential complexes for staff and new roads. This is why Ellis Nicolson, a Director at EMN Plant Ltd, invested in a new jaw crusher. He chose the MC 110 Z EVO from Kleemann because he was impressed with the technology and enjoys a comprehensive service despite the location far away from the mainland. The Shetland Islands are located between the North Sea and the North Atlantic and are made up of extremely hard and very old stone, mainly crystalline slate, gneiss and granite. Since November 2012 EMN Plant Ltd. has been mining a type of granite, granodiorite, which is predominant in the Scatsta quarry. The stone is naturally hard and abrasive.

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Good experiences with Kleemann After the opening of the quarry in Scatsta, EMN Plant immediately decided to use a Kleemann crusher, renting an MC 110 Z. „We used this jaw crusher for roughly one year and were quickly convinced of the performance and product quality. During this time we crushed approx. 180,000 tons of stone“, reports Ellis Nicolson, Operations Manager and 3rd generation Director at EMN Plant.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY With the likelihood of a continuous need for crushed stone, in the middle of 2013 EMN Plant decided to purchase its own jaw crusher, which will crush an as blasted stone with a feed size up to 1000 mm down to a grain size of 100 mm so that it has a cubic shape. Additionally, if required, the crusher will also have the ability to crush recycled concrete.

High performance, low consumption Following intensive research the company chose the new Kleemann jaw crusher MC 110 Z EVO, the successor model of the previous rental equipment. The new machine has been in use since October 2013 in Scatsta achieving a throughput of 1600 – 1800 tons in a normal 10-hour shift. EMN Plant is extremely satisfied with this performance delivered by the crushers 248 kW diesel direct drive engine. The crusher is driven directly via a fluid coupling, which is characterised by particularly high operational reliability. Together with the electric drives for the prescreen, vibrating chutes and belts, the plant is extremely efficient. Ellis Nicolson commented: „The crusher requires roughly 300 litres of diesel per 20 hours worked. This is significantly less than the predecessor model and gives an unrivalled fuel economy.

Impressive technology with double-deck pre-screen and CFS The independent double-deck pre-screen, a feature of the Z Model, has also been tried and tested. It ensures effective screening of the fine parts in the feed material. „Our stone has a high level of fine grain. This is why we were looking for a plant with good preliminary screening. Kleemann provided an excellent solution with the MC 110 Z EVO“, explains quarry manager Craig Dickie. Continuous operation of the crusher is also particularly important for EMN Plant. Kleemann achieves this with the Continuous Feed System (CFS). The feeding control continuously adapts the frequencies of the feeder trough and grizzly, thus guaranteeing a continuous flow of material to choke the jaw. The production capacity is therefore increased considerably thanks to the optimal utilisation of the crusher. The Shetlanders also recognise another advantage: the superior designed extended swing crusher jaw. It prevents blockages of oversized material and protects the securing elements of the crusher jaw against wear. Last but not least, they also benefit from the fully hydraulic adjustable jaw which allows the jaw to be opened and closed at the touch of button whilst in use crushing material or in set up to minimise downtime.“

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Delivery in record time Despite the many technological benefits, Ellis Nicolson and Craig Dickie delayed a while before deciding to purchase a new crushing plant. The reason: The Shetlands is a good distance from the mainland, transportation of the machine at first seemed costly and complex and spare parts deliveries could be expensive. And what would they do if their team was unable to eliminate an error themselves? Rob Coward, Sales Manager for Kleemann crushers in Scotland, dispelled these doubts fully. As proof, the delivery of the new plant was completed in record time: Only five days after the order was placed, the brand new jaw crusher was in the Scatsta quarry in October 2013, delivered from Göppingen to Rotterdam to Aberdeen and from there by an overnight ferry to the Shetlands. A package of select wear and spare parts were also on board. Since then the wear and spare parts have been in a consignment warehouse of EMN Plant and are available straight away if required. „It could not be any more convenient“, delights Ellis Nicolson.

First-class service – even in the North Atlantic The rest of the service package of Wirtgen Limited, the Kleemann subsidiary in the UK, was also impressive: „We had two employees of EMN Plant trained in Lincoln so that they know everything that is important for the operation and maintenance of the plant. EMN Plant also uses the telemaintenance option via GSM. And in the event of an emergency our Service Technician from Aberdeen can be on-site within 24 hours“, explains Rob Coward. EMN Plant is very satisfied with the Kleemann technology and the excellent service of Wirtgen Limited. They experience day in, day out that the motto of the Wirtgen Group, „Close to our customers“, is a real advantage.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Wirtgen Group

Environmentally friendly coal mining:

in China with the 2200 SM

The deposit of Shenhua Beidian Energy Co. Ltd. is the first mine in China where Wirtgen surface miners are used for highly efficient coal mining that is gentle on the environment at the same time. (Photo: Wirtgen)

The rapid industrialization of China and the related increase in the standard of living have resulted in a sharp rise of the energy demand of the People’s Republic in recent years. Coal is China’s most important resource for securing the country’s energy requirements. Some 70 percent of the entire energy production is covered by domestic coal mining, with environmental compatibility being an important aspect of the country’s energy policy. The Chinese government is investing huge sums of money in renewable energy, and coal mining is to become more environmentally friendly as well. That is why Shenhua Beidian Energy Co. Ltd. (short: Shenhua) relies on the use of Wirtgen surface miners. As it dispenses with drilling and blasting operations, surface mining proves to be the ideal alternative when it comes to making coal mining more environmentally friendly and more economically efficient at the same time.

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Efficient process yielding high-quality results The city of Xilinhot in Inner Mongolia, which is approximately 610 km from Beijing, is one of the largest energy centres in China. In addition to huge wind farms with more than 200 wind turbines, the coal deposit of Shenhua Beidian Shengli Energy Co. Ltd. (short: Shengli) is also situated in the immediate vicinity of Xilinhot. The entire deposit encompasses an area of 340 km² and some 22.442 billion tons of coal. Mining takes place both above ground and underground. The site has been split into five separate mines.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Shenhua Beidian Energy Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 2003. The new company’s main activities focus on the development of Surface Mine No. 1. This opencast mine, which covers an area of some 37 km² and resources of some 1.89 billion tons of coal, is the first of five opencast mining operations planned in the Shengli coal field. Some 20 million tons of coal per year will be mined in the Shenhua coal mine. The coal is supplied to a coal-fired power plant located in the immediate vicinity of the mine, which is one of the largest coal-fired plants in the world directly connected to a coal mine. The plant has a capacity of 8 x 660 MW. The mine has meanwhile become a reference project in China for the environmentally friendly mining of coal using surface miners. “We have been very interested in the innovative surface mining technology right from the start. What convinced us in the end was a visit to coal mines in India that were operated solely by means of surface miners. We were very impressed by the efficiency of the machines,” says Mr. Liu, President of Shenhua Beidian Shengli Energy Branch Co. Ltd. A surface miner of type 2200 SM equipped with a 3.80 m wide cutting drum unit gives impressive proof in the Shenhua mine, too, of how high-quality material can be mined without the tremendous strain usually put on the environment by drilling and blasting operations.

The principle of surface mining • Surface miners cut, crush and load rock in a single operation – a single machine completes the job of various different pieces of equipment. Drilling and blasting is not required. • Additional primary crushing is eliminated. The material can be either directly loaded onto trucks via a conveyor system or, alternatively, deposited as a windrow right behind the machine. • The cutting depth of the surface miners can be adjusted to allow even thin seams of material to be mined selectively and with a high degree of purity, thus maximizing exploitation of the mineral deposit.

Mining coal with the 2200 SM Embedding the Shenhua mine into the Shengli largescale opencast project places the innovative Wirtgen surface mining technology in a direct comparison with conventional mining methods. Shenhua also used to employ conventional mining methods in the past: “We have employed two different mining methods: either dragline excavators which directly loaded the material onto trucks, or dragline excavators and mobile primary crushers. The first method involves very high current costs, however, while the second method requires a huge initial investment to be made. With the surface miners, we intend to strike a new and more efficient path in coal mining,” explains Mr. Liu.

Surface mining in China – An economical and environmentally friendly alternative in coal mining. (Photo: Wirtgen)

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY In the Shenhua mine in China, the 2200 SM with a 3.80 m wide cutting drum unit is mining coal using the windrowing method. The selective mining process ensures a high degree of material purity. (Photo: Wirtgen)

The 2200 SM has been in operation in two fields of the Shenhua mine since the spring of 2009. In the first field, which encompasses roughly 50% of the entire work space, the machine with 3.8 m wide cutting drum removes an up to 25-cm thick coal seam. The cut material is deposited as a windrow behind the machine. While the surface miner cuts coal from the seams in the second field, the material cut in the first field is loaded onto trucks by means of wheel loaders.

The 3.80 m wide cutting drum unit: Maximum productivity for all types of soft rock

equipped with the wider drum, the machine cuts up to 5,000 tons of coal in an 8-hour shift. A 1,500-litre fuel tank enables operating times to be maximized while keeping breaks in operation as brief as possible. In addition, the miner has been designed so as to minimize the time required for maintenance procedures. Vital machine components, such as the cutting drum, are readily accessible, allowing the quick replacement of wear parts, such as the cutting tools. These features make the 2200 SM with 3.80 m wide cutting drum unit a compact machine that offers maximum productivity levels. Wirtgen GmbH has developed the 4200 SM for even higher performance levels: with its loading system, this miner is capable of loading heavy-duty trucks of up to 200 tons in a mere matter of minutes. The 4200 SM is the biggest surface miner produced by Wirtgen GmbH and is capable of mining up to 12 million tons per year in soft rock.

More than 150 Wirtgen surface miners of type 2200 SM are in operation around the globe. The standard 2200 SM model is equipped with a 2.20 m wide cutting drum. An optionally available 3.80 m wide cutting drum unit enables productivity rates in soft rock to be increased significantly.

Surface Mining â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The environmentally gentle mining method

Some 40 of the 2200 SM miners currently in operation are fitted with the 3.80 m wide cutting drum unit. The wider cutting drum unit enables tremendous production rates to be achieved, as is shown by the Shenhua example:

Blasting is the standard method used to remove material in opencast mining and rock operations. It creates heavy vibrations, and the environment is polluted by noise and dust. In China, surface mining has been specifically chosen

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY because the innovative mining method entirely dispenses with drilling and blasting operations. It is gentle on the environment in more than one respect: • It does not create any vibrations. • The excessive noise pollution levels caused by blasting are eliminated. • Low levels of dust are generated during the mining operation. To reduce the formation of dust even further, the surface miner is equipped with large tanks from which water is directly sprayed onto the cutting tools and cutting drum.

Surface miners create a safe work environment in the opencast mine Surface miners are not only gentle on the environment but also increase safety during the mining operation: • Wirtgen surface miners give surfaces and embankment walls a highly stable and accurate cross-section, thus enabling steeper embankment walls to be produced. • Surface water can be specifically conducted away to the sump. Water cannot ingress into the surface. Loading the material by means of wheel loaders and trucks is safer and easier as the surface miner produces an even and stable subgrade. • Positioning the cutting drum unit in an enclosed housing underneath the machine not only reduces the generation of dust but also eliminates the risk of flying chunks of rock.

Economical advantages of surface mining: Improve quality, reduce costs Dispensing with blasting operations has a positive effect also on economic efficiency: maintaining a safe distance to residential areas at the periphery of the coal deposit is not required, and maximum exploitation of the mine is guaranteed. In addition, the costs of material processing are reduced: Wirtgen surface miners produce particle sizes of less than 100 mm, which dispenses with the need to crush the material in an additional operational step. The use of surface miners reduces both the overall investment cost, as it dispenses with the need to purchase crushing equipment, and the current production costs. These advantages have positive effects also on the coal mining operation in China: 97 percent of the mined material has a particle size smaller than 100 mm. The small

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particle size enables the trucks to accept 10% more coal per truck load. In actual figures, the use of conventional mining methods in the Shenhua mine required 526,000 truck transports per 10 million tons of coal. The use of surface miners, on the other hand, enabled the number of truck transports to be reduced to 500,000. Fewer trucks, less fuel and less maintenance are required for the same production volumes.

Selective mining guarantees high degrees of material purity Selective mining produces material of high quality, which is an important economical aspect that carries weight in particular in coal mining. Wirtgen surface miners enable the coal to be extracted in a precise operation, thus influencing the product quality at an early stage. The higher quality results in a higher calorific value: less coal is needed to generate the same amount of energy. The coal mining project in China gives impressive proof that Wirtgen surface miners are ideal candidates for the environmentally compatible, safe and economically efficient mining of useful minerals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Wirtgen Group - Press and Public Relations Michaela Adams, Franz-Sales Mantel Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2 53578 Windhagen | Germany Phone: +49 (0)26 45 - 1 31-128 Fax: +49 (0)26 45 - 1 31 499 eMail: presse@wirtgen.com Internet: www.wirtgen.com

Wirtgen – a strong brand of the Wirtgen Group Wirtgen GmbH is a member company of the Wirtgen Group, an internationally active group of companies in the construction equipment industry. The group comprises the four renowned brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann, all headquartered in Germany, as well as local production plants in Brazil, China and India.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Case Construction Equipment

Case upgrades its Skid Steer And Compact Tracked Loader Line-Up ase Construction Equipment

has updated its skid steer loader and compact tracked loader ranges to offer more engine and hydraulic power, best in class breakout forces, increased productivity and lower emissions, while maintaining outstanding cab space and all-round visibility, over a broader spread of machines. The 10 compact models - seven skid steers and three tracked loaders - deliver improved efficiency through the use of environmentally-friendly Tier 4 engine solutions, providing customers with increased power and torque and reduced operating costs.

Power And Control Case continues to lead the market in the adoption of Tier 4 engine emissions technology, with a range of solutions to suit individual models and applications. Case is offering an upgraded small-frame model, the SR160 to replace the SR150, one of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-sellers. The new model has a larger and cleaner engine delivering up to 15% more power. The 60hp turbocharged Tier 4 Final engine has been installed without any impact on the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compact dimensions. The smallest SR130 is now powered by a 2.2-litre 49hp Tier 4 Interim engine, that uses internal cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) without the need of additional particulate filters. The mid-range SV185 and SR175 skid steers are powered by Tier 4F engines delivering 60hp and 67hp respectively. However through the use of a turbocharger and highpowered common rail fuel injection with electronic control, there is no requirement for regeneration on these engines.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY 1,723kg and tipping loads of 1,179kg to 3,447kg. Operating capacities on every model can be further increased by mounting additional counterweights on the rear part of the machine.

A maintenance-free diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) system enables compliance with stringent Tier 4F. Similarly the SR200 and TR270 machines that use a 74hp turbocharged engine can meet Tier 4i without regeneration. The most powerful SR250, SV300, TR320 and TV380 models all use a 90hp turbocharged engine with multiple injection high pressure common rail, plus an electronically controlled wastegate that delivers superior pressure stability within the turbocharger. Fuel injection, exhaust gas recirculation and DPF after-treatment are managed by an efficient control module, to allow this engine to meet the Tier 4i emissions standards. All of these technological engine designs allow the Case skid steers and compact loaders to perform like competitive machines from a class above, delivering improved productivity and easier operation for the customer. The SR160 is a typical example of the improvements that have been made, offering customers 15% more power, 27% more torque and a 19% increase in hydraulic flow compared to the previous, similarly sized, SR150.

The proven Case Power Stance skid steer chassis rides on a 21% longer wheelbase, delivering improved stability and comfort for the operator. This additional length also permits higher lift capacities and breakout forces. The lift arm cylinder geometry, pushing directly onto the chassis, adds to the pushing capabilities of the machines, delivering best in class bucket and lift arm breakout forces.

Improved Operator Comfort All models benefit from an operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cab that is 25% wider than on previous generation machines. With plenty of room for the operator get comfortable, the Case loaders deliver more headroom and legroom than any competitive model, reducing fatigue and boosting productivity throughout the working day. A wide door, repositioned grab handles and a lower threshold all contribute to easier entry and exit from the cab. All models have suspension seating, with heated seats available as an option. When specified with full glazing the cab offers a sealed, dustfree environment with lower noise levels.

Broader Range The extended Case line-up now includes five radial lift skid steers (SR), two radial lift tracked loaders (TR), two vertical lift skid steers (SV) and one vertical lift path tracked machine (TV). With operating weights of 2,300kg to 3,765kg for the skid steers and 3,720kg to 4,625kg for the tracked loaders, there is a machine to suit every application. The compact machines deliver rated operating capacities (50%) of 590kg through to

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY With a full 890mm cab width the Case loaders offer excellent visibility all around the machine. Larger side windows and ultra-thin wire side-screens, while a low cab threshold ensures a clear line of sight to the wheels or tracks, to the attachment and the working area. Innovative side lights on the cab A-pillar provide an improved view of the work area in winter months and in low light conditions. Customers can choose between standard mechanical controls or electro-hydraulic servo levers. These controls feature multiple speed and sensitivity settings that allow the operator to set the machine to work according to their preferences and to the task at hand. Ride Control and SelfLevelling are available as options, boosting productivity and comfort levels for the operator.

Heavy Duty Performance AAll Case skid steers and compact tracked loaders are designed to work in the toughest conditions, benefitting from the strength of the one-piece Case Power Stance chassis. This design helps to transfer operating loads to the strongest part of the machine - the chassis - for maximum digging efficiency. It also delivers increased reliability, as the loader arm pins do not have to absorb the full working load.

The compact tracked loaders feature a simple, robust undercarriage that has been designed to work in tough terrain. A rigid track frame with fewer moving parts delivers improved durability and less maintenance than a suspension type track system. The raised final drive has an oversized bearing for increased component life, while lifetime sealed and oil-lubricated rollers and idlers reduce the possibility of dirt and sand ingress. All Case skid steers and CTLs share the same wide cab structure, which can be tilted forward to allow easy access to service points for extended maintenance. With all filters grouped together, environmental drain hoses and easy to access to the battery and service points. Even with the increasingly sophisticated technology required to meet Tier 4 standards, the Case compact loader range is simple to maintain, ensuring maximum uptime for the customer. As one of the most versatile machines on site, the Case skid steer loader and compact tracked loader ranges can be ordered with a huge range of attachments, from wheeled excavators and compactors, to planers, broom buckets and even cement mixers. Standard hydraulic couplers and Connect Under Pressure (CUP) fittings allow rapid changes between attachments without additional tools. Many attachments can also now be changed without the operator having to leave the safety and comfort of the cab, thanks to the optional hydraulic coupler.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Skid Steer Loaders Engine power Emission level Operating capacity (50% of tipping Load) Bucket breakout force Max dump height Skid Steer Loaders Engine power Emission level Operating capacity (50% of tipping Load) Bucket breakout force Max dump height

SR130 49 hp Tier 4i / Stufe3A

SR160 60 hp Tier 4F / Stufe 3B

SR175 67 hp Tier 4F / Stufe 3B

SV185 60 hp Tier 4F / Stufe 3B

SR200 SR250 74 hp 90 hp Tier 4i / Tier 4i / Stufe 3A Stufe 3B

SV300 90 hp Tier 4i / Stufe 3B

590 kg

725 kg

790 kg

840 kg

905 kg

1135 kg

1360 kg

19 kN

23.4 kN

32.3 kN

24.7 kN

32.3 kN

33.3 kN

33.7 kN

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2470 mm 2377 mm 2495 mm 2558 mm

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TR270 TR320 TV380 74 hp 90 hp 90 hp Tier 4i / Tier 4i / Tier 4i / Stage 3A Stage 3B Stage 3B 1225 kg

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Total Telematic Confidence All Case skid steers and tracked loaders are prepared for Case SiteWatch. SiteWatch is a telematic system that automatically sends machine data to the Case Telematics Web Portal. SiteWatch allows the customer to see machines at work on site, monitoring performance, fuel consumption and hours worked, to provide planned preventative maintenance. As the SiteWatch system is geo-located it also provides FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: a power theft deterrent, delivering GPS tracking of the machines and geofencing of equipment on site. An accelerometer included in the Case Construction Equipment modem instantly detects unexpected machine movement, even if the Presse: engine is turned off. Lutz Holthaus (C2 Marketing f端r ALARCON & HARRIS) Tel.: +49 2392 913 465 eMail: presseservice@c2marketing.de

Case Construction Equipment CASE Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/ backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track 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 Construction Equipment is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a World leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa Italiana (MI: CNHI). More information about CNH Industrial can be found online at www.cnhindustrial.com.

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH

Five large Liebherr tower cranes used for mining in the Atacama Desert, Chile

• 40 and 50-tonne versions of 1250 HC tower cranes • First used as construction cranes, then as maintenance cranes • Adverse geographical and climatic conditions

ive Liebherr 1250 HC tower cranes are being used at two mining projects in the Atacama Desert in Chile. These large 40 and 50-tonne versions have one of the highest lifting capacities of any tower cranes in Latin America.

Two tower cranes at the „Minera Escondida“

required working area and have hook heights of 40 m and 52 m. During the construction phase they handle loads of up to 20 tonnes which they master without any problem.

Two 1250 HC 40 Litronic tower cranes have been mounted on foundation anchors at the „Minera Escondida“ copper mine which is at an altitude of 3100 m above sea level.

After the construction phase has been completed the two Liebherr tower cranes will be used for maintenance purposes. Their planned service life is around 25 years. In addition to their reliability and the long term availability of spare parts, the „Made in Germany“ quality feature was the main factor for selecting Liebherr tower cranes for this long term project.

During the initial phase the tower cranes will be used for extension work and to build the mine infrastructure. Both machines have a working radius of 52.0 m which covers the

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Three 1250 HC tower cranes are in use at the „Minera Sierra Gorda“ copper mine (Photo: Liebherr)

Three tower cranes at the „Minera Sierra Gorda“

Liebherr tower cranes for use in adverse conditions

A total of three 1250 HC tower cranes are in use at the „Minera Sierra Gorda“ copper mine. Two of these cranes are the 50-tonne version and the third is the 40-tonne version. All three cranes have been mounted on foundation anchors and erected in similar configurations.

The extreme geographical and climatic conditions not only present challenges to the workforce but also to the crane equipment. The high temperature differences of up to 40°C between night and day and the dust created by the arid desert climate produce extraordinary stresses.

The 1250 HC 40 reaches a hook height of 34.9 m and a working radius of 51.9 m. The two 1250 HC 50 are configured with hook heights of 68.6 and 69.6 m and each has a working radius of 38.8 m.

In addition Chile is one of the most earthquake-prone countries on Earth where earthquakes up to a magnitude of 5 are by no means a rarity. This means that all the cranes must comply with a Chilean standard which ensures that they are resistant to earthquakes. Since 2010 several Liebherr EC-H and HC tower cranes have been used successfully in mining projects in Chile and Peru.

During the construction phase the cranes are used as classic tower cranes for effective load handling for the assembly of tanks. The construction of the tanks, each with a capacity of 300 m², is scheduled to take one year. During this process loads of 14 - 17 tonnes per component will be handled. In the long term all three cranes will be used as maintenance cranes in the mine. One 1250 HC will be used to support maintenance work on the flotation cells. The two others will help with service and maintenance work at the ball mills.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH Hans-Martin Frech Telefon: +49 7351 41-2330 Fax: +49 7351 41-2223 E-Mail: Hans-Martin.Frech@Liebherr.com Internet: www.Liebherr.com

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High advance payments for future growth and competitiveness

Eberspächer Climate Control Systems GmbH & Co. KG Esslingen | Germany

Esslingen, 2014 – Following the transitional year of 2013, Eberspaecher is on the threshold of a surge in growth: in the past financial year the Esslingen group of companies recorded a moderate growth in revenue of 3.2 percent. As expected, results fell significantly. The reason for this was the high levels of advance payments for future growth – in particular for business involving commercial vehicle exhaust systems complying with the new Euro 6 emission standard. The good order position in this strategically important market segment will begin to have a positive impact from 2014 onwards. Overall, the company expects a substantial increase in revenue and results in the current as well as the following financial years. In 2013, the revenue of the Eberspaecher Group rose to 2,916.4 million euros – compared to 2,826.5 million euros in the previous year. The growth can be attributed essentially to the starting business in commercial vehicle exhaust systems complying with the new Euro 6 emission standard. At 19.5 million euros, the Group’s annual net income is significantly below the previous year’s figure of 71.5 million euros. Results were heavily affected by the high levels of advance payments not only for the European commercial vehicle business but also for safeguarding the future competitiveness of the Eberspaecher Group’s largest production plant in the Saarland town of Neunkirchen, Germany. “Our high level of advance payments in 2013 will have a positive impact by the next reporting period”, stressed Managing Partner Martin Peters during the annual press conference at Esslingen Group headquarters. “The first quarter of 2014 is thus already showing an upward trend, making us altogether confidentwhen it comes to the current financial year.” Based on existing orders, Peters is assuming average revenue growth of 10 percent per year for each of the years 2014 to 2016.

Fig. 1: The Eberspächer Group in Esslingen am Neckar

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Increase in workforce As an annual average, the number of employees rose in 2013 by 7.3 percent to 7,888. 4,234 co-workers were employed in Germany, 3,654 abroad.

Automotive Controls established as a new Division Over the past financial year, for the first time Eberspaecher has been reporting on its activities in vehicle electronics in the newly established Automotive Controls Division. This Division focuses primarily on electronic control units – for example for vehicle electrical system components for environmentally-friendly start-stop systems, for electrotransparent glazing or for high-voltage applications in electric vehicles. At the beginning of the year Dr. Dirk Walliser, a PhD-qualified physicist and a leading expert in vehicle electronics, was appointed COO. Under Walliser’s direction, Eberspaecher intends to expand its presence in the vehicle electronics market on a consistent basis. In 2013, Eberspaecher Automotive Controls generated revenue of 39.9 million euros, i.e. 31.3 percent above the previous year’s figures which in 2012, however, were still being added to those of another Division. The biggest driver of growth was products designed for on-board power supply stabilization, which were increasingly in demand. In order to provide the required capacity, Eberspaecher has built a new plant for the development and production of electronic systems at the Landau in der Pfalz site, Germany. Here, the previously separated functions of Automotive Controls from the Herxheim and Kandel sites have been consolidated. It is also here that suitable potential for expansion exists for the planned growth of the new Division.

Exhaust Technology Division on the threshold of a surge in growth In 2013 the Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology Division, which specializes in exhaust systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, increased its revenue by 2.2 percent to 2,449.4 million euros. Following the start-up of the production of Euro 6 exhaust systems for commercial vehicles in 2013, from 2014 onwards Eberspaecher is expecting a strong surge in growth in this segment. “In future, a large proportion of the new trucks on Europe’s roads will be driving with exhaust systems from Eberspaecher”, said Martin Peters, highlighting the market-leading position of the company in this strategically relevant business segment. In North America too, following a large increase over the previous year, the commercial vehicle exhaust systems business was able to hold its own at a high level. “Generally speaking, across all vehicle segments in Europe, North America and China, Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology made forward-looking progress overall in 2013”, is how Martin Peters summed up the performance of by far the largest Division in the Eberspaecher Group. The restructuring of the largest exhaust technology production plant in the Saarland town of Neunkirchen, announced back in 2013, is not yet complete. By 2016, the plan is to bring cost structures, manning levels and the order position into line in such a way that the plant will again become internationally competitive. The necessary changes may entail a reduction in personnel of up to 500 coworkers over the next three years. Enforced redundancies will be avoided as far as possible but cannot be entirely ruled out.

Fig. 2: Eberspaecher Wilsdruff Production:

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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Fig. 3: Eberspaecher Production in Esslingen

In order to be able to service the requirements of customers even better in the future, the Climate Control Systems Division underwent a strategic realignment in 2013. The focus was on the rigorous division of the organization into the Original Equipment and Special Markets Business Units, where Eberspaecher successfully positioned itself as a competent partner for special vehicle manufacturers and the international trade.

Strategic realignment in the Climate Control Systems Division The second largest Division, Climate Control Systems, offers products and solutions covering the area of thermal management in the vehicle. In 2013, revenue was 427.0 million euros. This is equivalent to an increase of 6.8 percent – not taking into account sales involving vehicle electronics which, in the previous year, had still been allocated to this Division. Over the past year, the original equipment of passenger cars and commercial vehicles has ensured growth in fueloperated heaters. In the aftermarket business, sales both domestically and abroad varied within a range slightly above the level of the previous year. Overall, the electrical heaters business proved to be satisfactory despite the slight fall in Germany. Here, Eberspaecher was able to profit from the strong growth in North and Central America and from moderate increases in Europe excluding Germany. Although the market for electric cars was on the whole less dynamic than expected, the demand for heaters for battery-operated vehicles firmed up strongly. When it came to the bus air-conditioning systems of Eberspaecher Suetrak, the trend was less gratifying. Due to the sales crisis in the main markets of Southern Europe, ultimately revenues were significantly below the previous year’s level.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Eberspächer Climate Control Systems GmbH & Co. KG Eberspächerstrasse 24 73730 Esslingen Phone: +49 711 939-00 Fax: +49 711 939-0634 info@eberspaecher.com Gabriela Schoppe Director Public Relations Phone: +49 711 939-0250 eMail: presse@eberspaecher.com

The Eberspaecher Group The Eberspaecher Group is one of the world´s leading system developers and suppliers of exhaust technology, vehicle heaters and bus air conditioning systems. Eberspaecher is also a professional innovation partner for the automotive industry in air conditioning of special-purpose vehicles and in automotive electronics. Customers include almost all European and North American, and increasingly more Asian manufacturers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. In 2013, the internationally positioned group, with approximately 7,900 employees, posted sales of over 2.9 billion Euros

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Continuous training for the Mining industry: Advanced Mining Academy More information about the

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NEWS & REPORTS SBM Mineral Processing GmbH

Gigantic, Dynamic, Economic:

The New SBM RECLAIMER

New dimensions for highly efficient bulk materials management. (Photos: SBM)

ith the new development of a highly efficient reclaimer - a bridge bucket wheel reclaimer - SBM Mineral Processing GmbH broadens its product portfolio especially for processed W bulk materials. This SBM novelty is used where economic handling and homogenisation or temporary storage of large quantities of bulk material are important, an innovation especially made for the raw material industry.

That is another addition to the SBM product family which completely fulfils the Upper Austrian manufacturer‘s high demands on quality and is setting new standards in this industry sector again. The new SBM RECLAIMER - a giant in reclaiming technology - excels due to a total width of approximately 65 m, exceptionally high loading capacity and maximum availability. Smooth operation under extreme conditions such as snow, ice or heat in a temperature range of -30°C to +40°C and a reclaiming capacity of 1,100t/h make this reclaimer a convincing plant even if you look at its basic features alone.

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Multitasking The reclaimer has an outstanding storage capacity of 84,000 m³ per stockpile and can simultaneously work on two stockpiles in a dynamic process. The first stockpile is piled up layer by layer with processed material (grain size 0-8 mm) by a reversible distributing conveyor. The second stockpile is worked on by the reclaimer with a bucket wheel (9 m diameter) which removes the raw material semi- respectively fully-automatically and transfers it to the loading of wagons by conveyors.

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NEWS & REPORTS Major Order VA Erzberg In May 2014, the fully automated fine ore deposit of the company VA Erzberg GmbH (Austria) was officially opened where the successfully tested SBM reclaimer makes an important contribution. â&#x20AC;&#x17E;In comparison to the former storage method - unloading the fine ore by lorry and further transportation by wheel loader - this plant offers significant advantages to our client such as e.g. considerable improvement of the fine ore quality due to an increased homogenisation of the material, cost optimisation due to the economisation of a lorry and a wheel loader, as well as the substantial reduction of emissions by almost 1,000 tons of CO2 per year,â&#x20AC;&#x153; Dipl. Ing. Erwin Schneller and Dipl. Ing. Johannes Weiermair, the two Managing Directors, enthuse about the new development.

Power Package Made in Austria By expanding the product portfolio in the direction of economically handling bulk materials the traditional company SBM Mineral Processing from Oberweis/ Gmunden wants to attract additional customer segments in the raw material industry. The quality provider - who also manufactures in Austria - with the brands MFL and

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SBM and decades of know-how is a well-established fullrange supplier for the business fields mineral processing and concrete technology. The company provides mobile and stationary systems for the raw materials and recycling industries, conveying plants as well as concrete mixing plants for ready-mixed and prefab concrete and convinces due to numerous reference projects all over the world. SBM, a reliable partner of many industrial global players, belongs to the powerful MFL Group whose networks and capacities are optimally used to the benefit of all customers. www.sbm-mp.at

SBM MINERAL PROCESSING SBM Mineral Processing GmbH, an Austrian company with a long-standing tradition, ranks among the leading full-package suppliers of mineral processing plants and conveying plants for the natural stones and recycling industries and concrete mixing plants for ready-mixed and

Rake and bucket wheel evenly removing material from the stockpile. (Photos: SBM)

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NEWS & REPORTS prefab concrete. In the business field mineral processing, SBM carries the brands SBM and MFL. SBM stands for more than 60 years of experience and is a globally well-established comprehensive supplier for highest demands. The product portfolio covers individual machines, mobile and stationary mineral processing plants and concrete mixing plants as well as service and support. All products are manufactured according to most demanding quality criteria. SBM has 130 employees and belongs to the MFL Corporate Group.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: SBM Mineral Processing GmbH Oberweis 401 4664 Oberweis Austria Press Contact: Cathrin Schupfer, Marketing Phone +43 3612/270-1500 eMail: marketing@sbm-mp.at Internet: www.sbm-mp.at

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New dimensions for highly efficient bulk materials management. (Photos: SBM)

Temperature variations are balanced due to self-aligning bearings. (Photos: SBM)

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NEWS & REPORTS Wirtgen GmbH

Surface Mining in India with ten 2200 SM:

Many years of cooperation guarantee efficient mining in the Gevra Mine

India is the third largest coal supplier in the world. The Indian mine operator „Sainik Mining and Allied Services Ltd.“, contractual partner of the country’s largest coal producer “Coal India”, operates a total of 21 Wirtgen surface miners. Ten 2200 SM are in operation in the 530-square-kilometer Gevra Mine in the province of Chhattisgarh. The local Wirtgen Group subsidiary’s excellent customer service has tradition: individually tailored service contracts use to guarantee security in planning and coal mining operation for several years already.

100 percent surface mining The vertical coal seams in the Gevra Mine require a selective mining method. Additionally, 90 percent of the cut coal ought to have a maximum particle size of 100 millimeters. This is why, since 1999, the mine operators have gradually switched mining activities from drilling and blasting to Wirtgen surface mining. Presently, 80 percent of the coal is already being mined using this environmentally friendly technique, another 20 percent still via conventional methods. The mine operators are planning, however, to shift to 100 percent surface mining of coal within the next two years. In Gevra, surface mining has proven to be clean, safe and more environmental friendly as well.

The 49,000 kilo heavy Wirtgen surface miner 2200 SM, with 708 kW / 963 PS, ensures efficient coal mining. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS Thanks to windrowing, lower-quality coal can be detected and rejected more efficiently by the Wirtgen surface miner. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

certain machine parts, training of machine operators, etc. The Wirtgen experts also make sure that all spare parts needed are being kept on stock.

Efficient windrowing In the mine, windrowing turned out to be the optimal mining method. Thanks to this technique, it is easier to check the material quality. Additionally, coal can be mined in the most economical way. With windrowing, the cut coal is placed directly behind the machine, between the crawlers, without the use of a loading conveyor. This allows material to be cut independently of the loading process – although the coal has to be loaded separately via front loader later on. As a result, each 2200 SM – with a cutting width of 3.8 meters and a cutting depth of 300 millimeters – can mine roughly 15,000 tonnes of coal. The annual capacity of the coal mine is an enormous 80 million tonnes, 90 percent of which is being used as thermal coal for power generation in thermal power plants. Surface miners from Wirtgen are the ideal solution to mine the large deposit of over 10 billion tonnes as efficiently as possible.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Wirtgen GmbH - PPress and Public Relations Michaela Adams, Mario Linnemann Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2 53578 Windhagen | Germany Phone.: +49 (0)26 45 - 1 31-0 Fax: +49 (0)26 45 - 1 31 499 eMail: presse@wirtgen.com Internet: www.wirtgen.com

In two years‘ time, coal at the Gevra Mine will be mined 100 percent with the surface mining method. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

Tailor-made service contract The service contract especially tailored to the Gevra Mine guarantees that two experienced Wirtgen engineers are available there all the time during operation. They provide support for all necessary maintenance activities relating to the surface mining fleet, including machine repairs, preventive maintenance measures, inspection of

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Mexiko: rich salt harvest

with the Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200 SM

The 2200 SM is equipped with a 3.8 m wide cutting drum unit and deposits the salt in a windrow, ready for loading. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

NExportadora del Sal S.A. (ESSA) operates huge sea water salt evaporation ponds not far from the city of Guerrero Negro in Western Mexico. The salt level “grows” by about 20 cm over the course of one year. The resulting salt crust needs to be harvested with great precision to allow for a maximum salt yield, create an even and clean surface and avoid damage to the newly forming salt crust.

Rich salt harvest with the Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200 SM The Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200 SM, which has been designed with a maximum cutting depth of 25 cm, a cutting width of 3.8 m and an engine output of 708 kW / 963 PS, is perfectly tailored to meet this challenge. The cutting drum is mounted close to the machine’s center of gravity to guarantee maximum cutting performance. It produces even, stable surfaces that are ideally suited to the use of trucks. The four track units can be adjusted in height separately via hydraulic cylinders to allow accurate setting of both cutting depth and cross slope.

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Field operation quickly showed that the machine is utilized to optimum capacity when operating at an average cutting depth of 20 cm and working speed of 15 to 20 m / min. Since 2012, the 2200 SM has been setting new standards in ESSA’s salt mine. The fines content of the mining material precisely meets customer specifications – and the machine’s performance is quite impressive, too: the 2200 SM harvests an average 895 t/h of salt at diesel consumption rates of only 0.12 l / t respectively. As a result, nothing stands in the way of a profitable salt harvest.

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Covering an area of 33,000 hectares, Exportadora de Sal is the largest salt field in the world. The salt mined here has an unconfined compressive strength of 10 MPa. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Wirtgen GmbH - Press and Public Relations Michaela Adams, Mario Linnemann Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2 53578 Windhagen | Germany Phone.: +49 (0)26 45 - 1 31-0 Fax: +49 (0)26 45 - 1 31 499 eMail: presse@wirtgen.com Internet: www.wirtgen.com

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Qatar: Wirtgen Surface Miners

in charge of routing operations for the construction of a port facility

Instead of drilling and blasting, CHCC chose the innovative Wirtgen surface mining technology. The rock to be mined in this project was characterized by an unconfined compressive strength of 35 to 40 MPa. The production rate of the Wirtgen 2500 SM is 400 t/h (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

A total of 50 million cubic meters of mostly hard rock needed to be removed for construction of the new, ultra-modern deepwater seaport in Doha (Qatar). The company the project was awarded to, China Harbour Construction Co. (CHCC), originally planned to complete the job in a conventional manner using drilling and blasting. Due to the economical and ecological advantages of the Wirtgen Surface Mining technology, however, CHCC finally decided to use this environmentally friendly process as the optimal method.

Wirtgen Surface Miners in charge of routing operations for the construction of a port facilitys In this well-established mechanical mining procedure, Surface Miners cut and crush the rock with a special cutting drum before transferring it into dumpers via sturdy conveyor systems - all in a single pass. Alternatively, the rock can be placed alongside the machine or laid in

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windrows between the tracks. Only Wirtgen can offer both of these options. As a result, surface miners are very flexible to use. They have cutting widths of 2.20 to 4.20 m and cut down to depths of 20 to 83 cm - at a uniaxial compressive strength of up to 120 MPa. Special machines for rock construction can even cut hard granite up to 260 MPa. Wirtgen is the only manufacturer which can offer a performance range of 100 to 3,000 t/h.

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NEWS & REPORTS For the project in Doha, the company purchased a Wirtgen 2500 SM surface miner with a cutting width of 2.5 m and a working depth of up to 600 mm. In addition to this, CHCC could rely on the application services of an experienced Wirtgen Team. After all, the amount of rock mined is not the only important criteria for using Surface Miners. Facts such as the geological composition of the location, sedimentation or logistic requirements play an important role as well. Here the knowledge of experts and best practice are required. This is why both the local dealer in Qatar and Wirtgen application specialists accompanied the customer as partners for the entire duration of the project. The miner’s excellent cutting results and the reliable after-sales service offered by Wirtgen fully convinced CHCC so that two additional 2500 SM machines reported for duty in Qatar in June 2013. In this multinational large-scale project, China Harbour Construction Co. profits from the direct support on site and the consistently high operational availability of Wirtgen Surface Miners. High quality materials and economic operations guarantee optimum planning security for CHCC.

The cut material from different passes is dumped on a stockpile by the Wirtgen surface miner. In this way, the cutting process can be handled independently from loading the material on dumpers. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS Wirtgen GmbH

Precision in concrete paving : with the Wirtgen slipform pavers SP 1500 and SP 1500 L

Dual-layer concrete paving offers maximum economic efficiency for paving motorway carriageways. In this project, the Wirtgen paving train achieves an output of approximately 400 - 500 m per day. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

The contractor Eurovia GmbH relies on slipform pavers from Wirtgen when building, repairing and modernizing German motorways. High quality on expansion of BAB A9 in Thuringia was required.

Wirtgen slipform pavers SP 1500 and SP 1500 L The BAB A9 motorway leads past Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Thuringia and Bavaria, connecting the German metropolises of Berlin and Munich over a total distance of 529 km.

Daniel Böhnke (right), Eurovia’s Senior Site Manager, and Martin Datzert, Wirtgen’s Sales and Application Specialist for Slipform Pavers, discuss the job in hand on the A9 motorway in Thuringia. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

The expansion of the A9 between Triptis and Schleiz over a distance of some 19 km was based for the first time ever on a new model of publicprivate partnership. In contrast to previous models, the remuneration in this case was dependent on the quality of service provided. In practice, this means that any defects in quality and any limitation on availability result in a reduction of the remuneration paid to the operator by the government.

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Wirtgen GmbH’s modern slipform paver - a paving train consisting of two pavers working independently from each other - paves the dual-layer concrete carriageway in one single pass. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

It was hence of the utmost importance to the consortium tasked with the project – headed by Eurovia GmbH – to achieve the highest quality: Eurovia GmbH is responsible for the planning, construction and operation of the motorway section for the next 20 years, making it available to the German federal government. In order to ensure a high load-bearing capacity and long service life, together with perfect surface evenness and skid resistance of the road surface over this period of time, Eurovia GmbH elected to make use of the advantages of concrete surfacing. Constructing the surface course out of washed concrete reduces traffic noise emissions by as much as minus two decibels. Apart from being suitable for universal use, easy to process and available everywhere, concrete surfacing also offers other clear advantages: due to its high load-bearing capacity and resistance to deformation, it prevents the formation of ruts and consequently extends the necessary maintenance intervals. In view of the increasing volume of heavy goods traffic on motorways, this is a crucial factor.

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Concrete paving train Six motorway lanes extending 19 km equates to a surface area of 550 square meters, requiring some 165,000 cubic meters of concrete. Eurovia GmbH deployed a paving train comprising Wirtgen SP 1500 and SP 1500 L slipform pavers to do the job. On the A9 job site, this paving set laid down the twolayer concrete pavement in just one pass with an output of approximately 400 - 500 m per day. The first slipform paver was responsible for the subgrade. The 23-cm-thick bottom-layer concrete was paved true to line and level by the SP 1500 L and completely compacted by an internal vibrator, while the SP 1500 L simultaneously embedded dowels and tie bars in it. This yields a homogeneous base for the 7-cm-thick top-layer concrete. Eurovia GmbH and Wirtgen GmbH have been close partners for many years now. Summarizing the rationale behind the decision, Site Manager Daniel Böhnke said: „The incredible reliability of the machines is a decisive factor for us. Wirtgen‘s application advice is outstanding. Service technicians are always available without delay in the event that a problem occurs on the job site“.

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NEWS & REPORTS Wet-in-wet paving The top-layer concrete is installed immediately after the bottom-layer concrete, so as to ensure optimal interlocking of both layers. The concrete for the top-layer is provided via the bottom-layer concrete paver from a receiving hopper with a charging conveyor and placed in front of the second slipform paver, the SP 1500. The SP 1500 then distributes this material across the entire paving width with its spreading plough, installs the top-layer concrete „wet-inwet“ when passing over it and simultaneously compacts it. The finishing beam and super smoother produce the desired optimum surface finish: during the paving process, a finishing beam is deployed across the roadway while an oscillating super smoother operates in the direction of travel of the paver. The concrete pavement is additionally sprayed with a TCM 1800 curing unit across the entire working width immediately after paving. This effectively prevents rapid evaporation and the formation of cracks.

Surface characteristics can be successfully optimized with the help of texture curing tools such as a finishing beam and super smoother. (Photo: Wirtgen GmbH)

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NEWS & REPORTS allmineral

Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Carlos Pena – Further boost

to allmineral’s international team

allmineral: Carlos Pena (Photo: allmineral)

Carlos Pena joined allmineral’s management team on 15 February 2014 in a move designed to boost the company’s international division. As Chief Operating Officer International he will be responsible for all allmineral and Hazemag projects in India, initially through to the end of 2015. Thereafter he will be in charge of other international projects, too. Issue 02 | 2014

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NEWS & REPORTS Further boost to allmineral’s international team In terms of human resources the processing specialist from Duisburg is certain to prove pivotal in successfully sustaining the company’s global expansion policy over the coming years. allmineral CEO Heribert Breuer has every confidence that new appointee Carlos Pena will inject fresh momentum into international business: “Having held key positions with leading mining corporations over the past twenty years, Carlos knows the industry inside out. With his support we will be able to take full advantage of the enormous potential still untapped in the Indian and Asian markets.” Carlos Pena does indeed boast a stunning CV. Over the past twenty years he has successfully fulfilled responsible leadership tasks in the processing sector as well as in management and new-customer acquisition for a range of mining companies. He has headed up projects in Australia, India, North and South America, Africa, and Europe. As a director sitting on various supervisory bodies such as the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) and the Latin American Mining Organisation (OLAMI), he has also been instrumental in shaping the destiny of the industry as a whole. Most recently Carlos was head of new-customer business in the processing sector for a leading provider of mining services in Australia. Carlos is fluent in English, French and Spanish. He holds a Master of Science degree from the Paris School of Mines (France), a MBA from the University of Quebec in Montreal (Canada), a Bachelor’s degree from St. Edwards University, and a Diploma in Mineral Processing from The Colorado School of Mines (USA).

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: allmineral Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG Baumstraße 45 47198 Duisburg | Germany Phone +49(0)2066-9917-0 Fax +49(0)2066-9917-17 eMail head@allmineral.com Internet: www.allmineral.com

allmineral Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG allmineral is a world-renowned specialist in the preparation of gravel, sand, coal and ore. Our systems and methods make intelligent use of the laws of physics and the forces of the natural elements air and water. Our system solutions are oriented to the individual needs of our customers, market conditions and the quality of the raw materials available. In close cooperation with our customers, our qualified staff develops an optimal concept, builds the appropriate system and ensures trouble-free operation. allmineral’s absolute reliability in project implementation gives our customers outstanding security. It’s a wonderful feeling when you’ve found the right partner.

allmineral has now been operating successfully in the market for more than 25 years. It is recognised globally as the specialist for processing ore, coal, gravel and sand as well as other primary and secondary raw materials. As a professional partner, allmineral delivers system solutions tailored to the individual requirements of its customers. The application of intelligent technology and the proven expertise of its people are a guarantee of the best possible concept, professional management, and smooth running of all plants and installations. allmineral installations are in operation in Europe, India, Australia, North and South America, and South Africa. More than 750 allmineral installations for dry and wet processing are currently running reliably and efficiently around the globe. allmineral: Carlos Pena (Photo: allmineral)

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NEWS & REPORTS ContiTech AG

ContiTech Strengthens its Executive Board • Hans-Jürgen Duensing to bolster management team as of May 1, 2014 • Lays groundwork for company‘s further expansion

Hans-Jürgen Duensing to bolster management team Hanover, May 2014. Hanover-based ContiTech AG is beefing up its top management team: The company has appointed the head of the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, Hans-Jürgen Duensing, aged 55, to its Executive Board. He will assume his seat on the Board as of May 1, 2014. Duensing is taking on the new position in addition to his present responsibilities and will continue to report to the head of the Executive Board, Heinz-Gerhard Wente, aged 63. Hans-Jürgen Duensing has been at ContiTech for over twenty years. Holder of a degree in business, he has headed the Northeim-based Conveyor Belt Group business unit since 2005. Under his guidance, various companies were integrated into the business unit, allowing the Conveyor Belt Group to move up to the top group of conveyor belt system suppliers worldwide. Prior to that, Duensing headed the Automotive Original Equipment segment in the ContiTech Power Transmission Group (PTG) for about five years. He was also on the PTG management team. “In recent years, Hans-Jürgen Duensing’s commitment has significantly contributed to the success of ContiTech. He also has a vast experience in the integration of companies,” noted Heinz-Gerhard Wente. With a view of the planned acquisition of Veyance Technologies, this is particularly advantageous, he added. “I look forward to working with him on into the future and wish him every success,” Wente continued.

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Hans-Jürgen Duensing bolsters the ContiTech AG Executive Board as of May 1, 2014 (Photo: ContiTech)

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ContiTech: customised transport solutions for the bulk material handling industry

ContiTech AG

• Strong partner network ensures consistent ContiTech quality across Germany • Special belts for wood and foodstuff industries are introduced in Germany • Tried-and-tested conveyor systems offer a winning combination of durability and robustness

At the SOLIDS trade fair 2014 Hanover, May 2014. From construction and foodstuff via recycling and shingle to wood processing and power stations – when it comes to extracting, processing and distributing commodities, materials and other bulk goods, ContiTech is on hand with the conveyor technologies and expertise needed. Comprehensive and customised, the product portfolio of the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group serves a wide variety of industries. This year the company is exhibiting at the SOLIDS Dortmund trade fair for the very first time, presenting tried-and-tested products, innovations and its extensive partner network to visitors. Specialising in bulk material technologies, the SOLIDS Dortmund run from 21 to 22 May 2014 in the German city of Dortmund, with the ContiTech exhibit. A key topic of the display was the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group’s strong partner network, which spans the whole of Germany. “We work closely with a large number of partners across the country, all of them experts in conveyor belts. A map on our booth has shown visitors just how broad our network has become over the years,” explains Stefan Hoheisel, Head of the Global Industry Segment with the Conveyor Belt Group. Numerous partners were also presented at the trade fair: “Our stand offered them the opportunity to present themselves to trade fair visitors,” he adds.

Highlights from the global product network At the SOLIDS Dortmund ContiTech is debuting a range of forward-looking ideas in the shape of new products from its extended global network of sites. “For these products we drew on a broad knowledge base, which includes the expertise we gained through our acquisition of the USA’s Legg Company or our new unit in Finland,” Hoheisel explains.

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The SICON® conveyor belt consists of two fabricreinforced profiles, each one of which comprises a steel cord vulcanised into it. The belt is completely sealed for dust-free transport operations. (Photo: ContiTech)

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NEWS & REPORTS A modular system means heat-resistant conveyor belts can now be individually configured to include the right components for their specific applications. (Photo: ContiTech)

These latest additions to the portfolio include white conveyor belts, which are specially suited to the wood and foodstuff industries, where traces of abrasion from black conveyor belts must be avoided at all costs to prevent products from becoming discoloured or contaminated. For this reason, foodstuff conveyors are made from white nitrile (NBR) or styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). Also new in the product line-up is a host of innovative chevron belt profiles and variants that make conveying materials along steep inclines more efficient.

Customised solutions for every need Another component of the exhibit at the SOLIDS trade fair is the presentation of a modular system for heat resistant conveyor belts. This consists of a variety of components that can be combined to create exactly the right ContiTech belt for each specific application. A special feature in this respect is the innovative HEAT CONTROL insulation layer for transporting hot materials. Under normal circumstances excessive heat can cause the rubber layer on a conveyor belt to disintegrate and the carcass to melt, ultimately leading to belt failure. But HEAT CONTROL reduces temperature transfer towards the carcass by up to 40 degrees. When adding a highly melt-proof layer made from glass or basalt, this even keeps belts functional while transporting glowing hot materials. At the same time a number of tried-and-tested products are also on display, such as SICON®, TransConti® and CONTIFLEX®. These durable, robust conveyor belts meet even the toughest requirements and are ideal for transporting oily and fatty materials, for example. “The market for transport technologies is evolving all the time. This year we were exhibiting at the SOLIDS trade show for the very first time. We want to send out a strong signal to the German market as we present our partners as well as our new and classic solutions,” Hoheisel explains. Another first at the SOLIDS 2014 was guided tours for visitors. “We looked forward to the opportunity to present our innovations face-to-face and convince people of their advantages,” Hoheisel says.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Mario Töpfer Head of Technical Media Relations, ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-1304 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-1305 eMail: mario.toepfer@contitech.de Jens Fechner Director Market Communications,ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-14019 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-14025 eMail: jens.fechner@contitech.de

With sales of around €33.3 billion in 2013, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently employs around 182,000 people in 49 countries. 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 currently has a workforce of approximately 29,700 employees. In 2013 it recorded sales of about €3.9 billion.

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Special-Purpose Conveyor Belts by ContiTech Open Up New Transport Routes in Intralogistics

ContiTech AG

• A range of conveyor belt systems offer versatile and cost-efficient solutions • Lifting belts allow vertical transport of heavy goods up to a maximum of 20 tons • Noise-free operation, long service life, and virtually maintenance-free quality

CeMAT 2014 Hanover, May 2014. Whether heavy or delicate transport goods, high speeds in vertical conveying, or intense accelerations of 2 m/s² – with its varied product portfolio of specialpurpose conveyors, ContiTech offers solutions for almost all applications in the field of intralogistics, i.e. inplant material handling and logistics. „There is no task that we cannot manage in the field of horizontal and vertical transport,“ says Dr. Michael Hofmann, head of the Engineered Products segment of the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group. „We have a great deal of expertise at our fingertips, especially when it comes to transport solutions under extreme conditions. These give companies a lot more leverage in their logistics processes.“ Lifting belts are among the products offered by ContiTech: They allow for safe transfer of heavy objects with a weight of up to 20 tons. They find use in belt lifters; in automobile production, for example, they convey components or entire vehicles from one factory or work level to the next. They are also used in logistics centers, distribution plants, and high-rise racking stores. „To set the cargo in motion, lifting belts work with balances or an endless system under pre-tensioning,“ explains

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NEWS & REPORTS Michael Möschen, application engineer at the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group. „This means that our solutions require electrical power only for the loading or load differences, helping the operator to save up to 60 percent on energy costs.“

Low-maintenance and quiet: lifting belts are of advantage in intralogistics as well. (Photo: ContiTech)

In contrast to chain drives, lifting belts are noise-free and operate without oil and grease. As such, they require almost zero maintenance – an important advantage in intralogistics. The steel cords in the ContiTech conveyor belts are much less susceptible than textile materials to elastic and plastic stretch; the steel cords up, in fact, the belt’s dynamic strength. A model was on hand at CeMAT to demonstrate to visitors how these belts work. FLEXOWELL® and POCKETLIFT® steep-angle conveyors are other special-purpose ContiTech projects for intralogistics. Both conveyor belt systems allow vertical transport of both extremely fine bulk goods and lump sizes with a diameter of up to 400 mm. The closed SICON® belt conveyor system makes it possible to convey even the very finest dust to any height or depth, in every little nook and cranny, quickly and flexibly, and without subjecting the material to ambient influences. The assembly gets by with a narrow steel structure and minimal clearance.

Jens Fechner Director Market Communications,ContiTech AG Vahrenwalder Straße 9 D-30165 Hannover Tel.: +49(0) 511 938-14019 Fax: +49(0) 511 938-14025 eMail: jens.fechner@contitech.de

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ContiTech AG

Electronic Warning Systems of ContiTech Increase Operational Safety of Conveyor Belts

• Modern belt warning systems ensure safe operation with low maintenance costs • CONTI® PROTECT systems protect against major damage • CONTI® INSPECT systems simplify maintenance and inspection

Electronic Warning Systems Hanover, June 2014. Whether in mining or in industrial use, conveyor belts are subjected to heavy loads in many applications. Years of stress and sharp-edged objects can leave their mark on conveyor belts. ContiTech has developed innovative electronic conveyor belt warning and inspection systems to detect damage at an early stage and to determine the state of conveyor belts. The systems meet high standards and can cope with the extreme use requirements while guaranteeing a high degree of safety for the entire system. CONTI® PROTECT warning systems protect conveyor belt systems from major damage, thereby making an important contribution to increasing operational safety, thanks to a reduction in damage-related idle times. CONTI® PROTECT Splice Elongation Measurement is designed to monitor large conveyor belt systems, and detects irregularities in the splice length with the help of magnetic markings. „Monitoring the splice increases the operational safety of conveyor systems with ever lower safety factors and ever higher conveyor belt strengths,“ says Arndt Bunzel, application engineer of the Mining World segment at the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group. CONTI® PROTECT Belt Rip Detection detects longitudinal rips in the conveyor belt early on with the help of vulcanized conductor loops. With improved conductor loops and a lower electromagnetic susceptibility to faults, the belt warning system prevents incorrect messages and thus expensive system standstills. Moreover, online support is also available: On request, ContiTech experts can log into the system and check and optimize processes via remote maintenance.

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CONTI® INSPECT systems supply data that can be used to make reliable prognoses regarding the remaining service life of the conveyor belt and to estimate the investment costs more accurately. This makes an important contribution toward reducing operating costs and protecting the environment. The mobile CONTI® INSPECT Belt Thickness Measurement system measures the thickness of the conveyor belt across the entire length of the belt. Surface damage can be detected at an early stage with the revolutionary CONTI® INSPECT Continuous Surface Inspection system. The most modern scan technologies are used to inspect the conveyor belt surface and to gain a detailed image of the belt surface and quality. CONTI® INSPECT belt warning systems can be used during ongoing system operation. System holding times for painstaking inspections can therefore be avoided, and the outlay for conveyor belt inspections reduced. CONTI® INSPECT Cord Monitoring monitors the steel cord of the carcass with a magnetic-inductive procedure and allows its condition to be assessed precisely.

Warning Systems Meet High Standards In the development of its electronic warning systems, ContiTech leverages synergies from the company and builds on the expertise of the Continental Automotive Group, which develops and produces cutting-edge electronic systems for the passenger and commercial vehicle industry. Thanks to this collaboration, innovative solutions for enhanced safety in conveyor belt systems are created. The newly developed belt warning systems by the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group meet the high standards from the automotive field, and guarantee a high level of safety.

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NEWS & REPORTS Information about ContiTech‘s electronic warning systems can be found in the brochure „CONTI® PROTECT / CONTI® INSPECT. High-Performance Belt Monitoring Systems for ContiTech Conveyor Belts.“ It can be ordered at www.contitech.de/mediaservice under publication number WT 9015 and is currently available in English. German, Spanish and Russian will follow as further languages.

Electronic warning systems from ContiTech increase operational safety. (Photo: ContiTech)

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NEWS & REPORTS BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

BEUMER:The key to greater efficiency The trend towards automation is continuing at full pace in the field of intralogistics. This is due to operators wishing to run safer and more logical facilities and systems. At the same time employees are being relieved of tiring, monotonous and physical. Efficient automation technology which both reduces lifecycle time and lowers costs remains the focus of many operators and is a major success factor. Therefore, companies from various sectors are increasingly using automated systems solutions tailored to their individual needs. The integration of systems is the challenge of the future‘, explains Franz-Josef Kleigrewe. The head of the Automation Department has been with BEUMER Group since 1977, demonstrating a proven track record of expertise. He is convinced that the further integration of processes will only increase. Intralogistics is experiencing a transformation due to demographic changes and also because of increased process complexity. Automation technology in particular is being constantly driven forward‘, he said. This way manual processes can be optimised and effective synergies formed between man and machine. Automation technology is the key to technical development and further advancement.

Coordinated systems Operators no longer wish to run just one system, they want a combination of several coordinated systems, Kleingrewe recognises as the market need. Sortation and distribution systems are good examples which can be incorporated into distribution centres. In order to guarantee rapid consignments out to customers, highly efficient processes are required. As soon as products arrive at the goods receipt department, they are unloaded and stacked on to pallets. Employees place the goods on conveyor belts leading to a line sorter. This sorter can lead the goods directly to a dispatch sorter, to the induction unit of the pre-sortation system or directly to the warehouse – like at the NIKE China Logistics Center (CLC) in Taicang, Jiangsu, which represents the sports manufacturer‘s largest distribution centre in Asia. All of the clothes and shoe consignments for the Chinese mainland are handled with systems of BEUMER Group. If necessary, employees take the products from the warehouse and put them into the plastic trays of a conveying system, which then transports the trays to another conveyor. The trays and cardboard boxes from the pre-sortation system are subsequently

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merged and emptied. Then the employees place the items on a cross-belt sorter which automatically sorts the items into designated plastic trays to be distributed into the tilttray area. From there, the items are transported on flat belt conveyors to the employees, who put them manually on the end-sorter. Commissioning is done by using Pick-byVoice technology. As a system integrator, BEUMER Group sees its strength in technology and supports its customers from planning through to commissioning. This efficient approach is represented by a modular system concept with highly automated sortation technology. BEUMER combines system solutions from various different building blocks. Systems and facilities which are not part of our programme, such as scanners, are bought from selected suppliers and then integrated into our systems, explained Kleigrewe.

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NEWS & REPORTS Experience counts In order that BEUMER Group can best support its customers, the intralogistics specialist has set up trained teams in the individual group companies and in Beckum, which are responsible for automation solutions. By now more than 200 employees are involved in this area at BEUMER Group. Our aim is to accelerate development cycles and to constantly increase the skills which contribute to our high standards‘, says Kleigrewe. Only this way we can provide our customers the correct solution and support them optimally. The employees accompany the project from the inquiry up to commissioning. In the first instance our specialists create a system design which, if up to par, then proceeds to the implementation phase. The employees then install the electrics and integrate the mechanical and system controls. Additionally, part of the system involves graphical representation of processes via a user-interface. BEUMER further ensures that information between the various operating levels is effectively transferred, for example, via ERP and MESSystems. In BEUMER‘s own testing hall in Beckum there are various sortation and distribution systems. The employees can carry out various tests so that the system can adapt to specific operator requirements. Valuable experience from countless projects world-wide is of great help here‘, emphasises Kleigrewe. The challenging finishing touches are implemented by BEUMER experts on site both during installation and commissioning. Our employees know exactly where to intervene so that the systems can be implemented as quickly as possible‘, says Kleigrewe.

period of time. The processes differentiate themselves largely via the various operators‘, clarifies Kleigrewe. Therefore, our solutions are always specifically adapted. One of the strengths of BEUMER is in adapting to individual requirements.

Uniform standards provide short project lifecycle time At the outset it often seems that the bigger the system and the more systems integrated into it, the more control systems are implemented which must be adapted to each other‘, explained Kleigrewe. There have been four control systems developed at BEUMER over the years. In order to be more flexible during the development phase and to leverage shorter commissioning times, it is our aim to base all development on a unified drive concept as well as unified machine and system controls‘, says Kleigrewe. We are already offering conveying elements or interface definitions for horizontal and vertical communication out of the modular unit. For a rapid development phase, BEUMER Group has created a common software platform for all employees of the company. This is where product and project management takes place. All employees involved in the project have access to a single working environment. This common basis results in more efficient working and reduces project lifecycle times.

Always perfectly aligned

The system and device control systems which BEUMER implements can be seamlessly integrated into the warehouse management system. We combine the finely tuned control of individual machines with system-wide workflow transparency‘, explains Kleigrewe. Therefore, continual system optimisation is provided and bottlenecks can be avoided. This allows faster throughput and greater productivity.

There are three equally important factors involved in the development process of systems: Customer orientation, innovation and standardisation. In the case of projects which are based on specific customer requirements, solutions can only be partly transferred to other projects. Innovation projects provide great opportunities, such as potential significant competitive advantages for new projects. On the other hand very tight project management is required in order to keep costs and time constraints. Since there is not much scope for technological advancement without such innovative projects, BEUMER regularly gets involved in them by carefully analysing the risks and opportunities.

When the systems are commissioned, employees of the BEUMER Customer Support are there to train machine operators and maintenance personnel. By doing this, systems can operate for a maximum length of time. Machine operators are brought up to date and new employees introduced to the systems. Automated solutions are especially suitable for continuous processes, for example, when systems are operating around the clock seven days a week, recommends Kleigrewe. Companies thereby save on employees, who can then be deployed in other locations. Thus, automated solutions have paid for themselves in a short space of time.

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NEWS & REPORTS The trend towards automation is continuing at full pace in the field of intralogistics. This is due to operators wishing to run safer and more logical facilities and systems. At the same time employees are being relieved of tiring, monotonous and physical. (Photo: Beumer)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG Oelder Str. 40 59269 Beckum | Germany Internet: www.beumergroup.com Regina Schnathmann Tel. + 49 (0) 2521 24 381 Regina.Schnathmann@beumergroup.com Verena Breuer Tel. + 49 (0) 2521 24 317 Verena.Breuer@beumergroup.com

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

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NEWS & REPORTS Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions develops new slurry pump for high volumes The new Wirth TDPM (Photo: Aker Solutions)

The new Wirth triplex double acting piston diaphragm (TDPM) pump by Aker Solutions combines two wellestablished and proven pumping principles for the transport of high volumes of abrasive slurry.

Aker Solutions’ product portfolio of slurry pumps

The Wirth TDPM works on the triplex double acting principle. It has flow rates of up to 1400 m³/h at a discharge pressure of up to 8 MPa in the 3000 kW input power version. This is a significant increase in capacity compared to conventional piston diaphragm pumps.

For more than 40 years, Aker Solutions has offered a full line of high-pressure slurry pumps covering every type of slurry application. These field-proven heavy duty pumps have pressure ratings of up to 30 MPa and flow rates of up to 1400 m³/h. They are operating successfully in numerous projects worldwide.

“The powerful Wirth TDPM is an economical alternative to many multistage centrifugal pump systems,” says Frank Lengersdorf, Vice President Business Development Europe & MEA Drilling Technologies. “In addition to economic advantages, the pump also offers significant benefits in efficiency, availability and spare parts consumption.” The Wirth TDPM 3000 can be used for traditional applications such as slurry pipeline transport, autoclave feeding, mine dewatering and ore hoisting. Additionally, the pump is an efficient solution to pump thickened oil sand tailings. The official market presentation will take place at the Paste Conference in Vancouver, Canada in June 2014.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Aker Solutions Kölner Str. 71-73 | 41812 Erkelenz | Germany www.akersolutions.com Simone Grönemeyer Head of Communications P +49 2431 83-459 | F +49 2431 83-83 459 Email: simone.groenemeyer@akersolutions.com

About Aker Solutions Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28000 people in about 30 countries. Go to www.akersolutions.com for more information on our business, people and values.

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NEWS & REPORTS Caterpillar Inc.

Cat速 Variable Frequency Drive for longwall systems steps up face conveyor speed and torque control to boost productivity

Cat VFD system in underground coal mine. (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new Cat速 VFD-A800/W800 Variable Frequency Drive for longwall systems is designed to work in conjunction with Cat UEL and Cat CST gearboxes to deliver variable speed of the armored face conveyor, very accurate load sharing between gearboxes, and better efficiency when operating in weak power networks. The advanced technology medium-voltage drive controls torque and speed to optimize longwall productivity, reduces wear and breakage of armored face conveyor (AFC) components and makes most efficient use of electrical power.

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NEWS & REPORTS The VFD delivers optimum start-ups, helps avoid overload stopping and fine tunes AFC speed to match the rate of production. At the same time, the system increases equipment life by minimizing stress on drives and chains. Also, the system optimizes power usage and even returns energy into the system when motors are used to brake drives. The Cat VFD can be easily retrofitted to existing Cat face conveyor systems. Since the VFD operates on standard asynchronous motors, it does not require a change of the electrical network. In fact it will generate more effective power even from weaker sources.

Precise control extends component life, adds efficiency Substantial changes to the load on the AFC as well as blockages always present the danger of chain breakage, and such events certainly cause chain stretching. The Cat VFD system monitors and shares the load between gearboxes with nearly 100 percent effectiveness to reduce stress on AFC chains and on plow chains. Extending chain life also reduces the need for chain tensioning.

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The VFD adds a superior level of control to the proven line-up of Cat AFC drive technology. The Cat Controlled Start Transmission (CST), a planetary drive system with an integrated infinitely variable multi-disc clutch, has been a mainstay for nearly 20 years. It provides automatic and instant overload protection, soft starts and synchronized heavy-load startup. Caterpillar also offers a cost effective alternative that employs Cat UEL gearboxes rather than CST gearboxes. Adjusting speed and torque by varying the frequencies of the alternating current enables precise and stepless control. The Cat VFD allows maximum torque at start-up and evenly distributes the load between the drives at both ends of the longwall. The system immediately reacts to a blockage or chain break with a controlled shutdown. In regular operation the speed of the AFC can be adjusted steplessly to load requirements when the plow or shearer are cutting the same direction or opposite direction of the AFC. Also, the complete longwall can easily adjust to the capacities of the subsequent coal clearance components such as the crusher, stage loader and belt conveyor.

Cat liquid-cooled VFD enclosure. (Photos: Caterpillar)

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Cat air-cooled VFD enclosure. (Photos: Caterpillar)

Since all data on power input, effective power at the drives, speed and torque are instantly available through an external encoder interface, they can be analyzed instantaneously. This again allows optimized production with reduced variability. Operating in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;green zoneâ&#x20AC;? most of the time, dynamically adjusting to changing production needs, avoiding standstills, and facilitating fast start-ups are the strengths of the Cat VFD.

Plug and play The Cat VFD will plug into existing systems. Cat VFD drive systems are housed in separate explosion-proof cabinets, and, due to current source inverter technology (CSI), they can be installed as far as 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from motors. Compared to other systems that integrate VFD control into motors, they do not require additional space at the face ends. Also, unlike some other systems, the Cat VFD does not cause EMC effects such as over-voltages, reflection waves or other unwanted ground currents or network disturbances.

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With the new Cat medium-voltage drive, VFD-A800/ W800, Caterpillar expands the broadest range of mining equipment available worldwide. For more information about Cat products, go to mining.cat.com or contact your local Caterpillar representative.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Cat Trade Press Media Representatives Americas Sharon Holling eMail: Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Europe, Africa, Middle East Francine Shore: eMail: Shore_Francine_M@cat.com

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NEWS & REPORTS Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Upgrades Room and Pillar Mining Equipment Manufacturing in Pennsylvania

Cat CM235 Continuous Miner manufactured in Pennsylvania plant. (Photos: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar is updating and upgrading room and pillar mining equipment manufacturing facilities in Houston, Penn. The facility, located south of Pittsburgh, currently manufactures continuous miners used in underground coal and soft rock mining, and it is being readied to manufacture the Cat速 room and pillar coal transportation products now made in Pulaski, Va. Additionally, the Cat HW300 Highwall Miner, now built in Beckley, W. Va., will be assembled in the Houston facility. The facility updates will be completed in third quarter.

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Caterpillar office building in Houston, Pennsylvania, USA. (Photos: Caterpillar)

Investment in these mining machines, which came to Caterpillar in the acquisition of Bucyrus in 2011, includes more than the facility upgrades in Houston. Caterpillar continues to conduct significant research and development directed to new products and technology. “There’s no doubt that the underground mining segment is a key component of Caterpillar’s growth strategy, and we’re putting all the building blocks in place now to ensure our underground program is everything our dealers and customers need it to be,” said Paul Mulley, Product Manager for room and pillar and the highwall miner. “We’re funding programs that will create long term facility, product and customer benefits. Even as the updates to the facility are made, we have the industry’s best engineering talent working on new products, we’re integrating proven Cat components into many models, and we’re pursuing new technologies that customers have been asking for.” The Houston facility upgrades are substantial and will first and foremost address manufacturing and assembly areas. Jim Johnston, Facility Manager for all Caterpillar room and pillar manufacturing locations, explains: “Our changes will improve work flow and provide our employees with a brighter environment, and we’re physically separating manufacturing from assembly areas to help ensure the highest quality. New flooring surfaces in the plant will also promote contamination control. In addition, new pre delivery inspection areas and a test track are planned. All of these changes will help us deliver the highest quality products built for high productivity and long life.”

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The Houston facility already uses the Caterpillar Production System, proven to drive quality and efficiency in Caterpillar plants around the world. Additionally, all new products are being developed using virtual validation tools that help ensure ergonomic, efficient and safe assembly procedures. On the line, the team uses new visual management tools that facilitate assembly and help ensure global Caterpillar standards are being met.

Growing underground “Our goal is to deliver underground mining equipment that provides the best value for customers worldwide. We are taking advantage of a slow period to make significant changes to our business and to position Caterpillar well for the future. We are also working with our dealers to be able to provide our underground customers the unparalleled support they expect from Caterpillar,” said Robert Droogleever, segment manager for all underground products at Caterpillar. “Being the best means not only developing new products and technologies, but also making continuous product improvements to the models we currently offer—and, yes, making some difficult decisions required to develop into a stronger business.” The Caterpillar portfolio of underground products also includes longwall and hard rock mining equipment. Cat longwall products, such as the new EL1000 Shearer, are designed by the talent in the engineering Center of

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NEWS & REPORTS Cat SU488 Scoop to be manufactured in Pennsylvania plant. (Photos: Caterpillar)

Excellence located in L端nen, Germany. The hard rock segment is also hard at work on new product introductions, including the rock cutting head that was announced at MINExpo 2012. In addition to the Houston, Penn. plant, Caterpillar manufactures underground products in plants located in Australia, Germany, China, Thailand and the Czech Republic.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Cat Trade Press Media Representatives Americas Sharon Holling eMail: Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Johanna Kelly: eMail: Kelly_Johanna_L@cat.com Europe, Africa, Middle East Francine Shore: eMail: Shore_Francine_M@cat.com

Cat CM235 Continuous Miner manufactured in Pennsylvania plant. (Photos: Caterpillar)

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Polish Bogdanka Mine Purchases Fourth Cat® Plow Longwall

Bogdanka plow at face. (Photos: Caterpillar)

The new all-purpose 982M The new all-purpose 982M joins the Medium Wheel Loader family. Benefiting from enhanced drive train, reinforced frames and a longer linkage, the new 982M model, with payloads ranging from 9.0 metric tons in shot rock to 11.4 metric tons in aggregate applications, is a perfect match for loading the larIn February, 2014, the Polish coal mining company Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka S.A. purchased its fourth complete Cat® Plow Longwall system. All four longwalls center on the Cat GH1600 Plow System, the same model that Bogdanka used to set plow-equipped longwall production records in 2012. The automated plow system achieved almost 25 000 tonnes daily production from a single face, and the new system is expected to average 10 000 tonnes production per day in the thin seam, which has maximum thickness of 1.7 meters. The mine production target for 2015, when the new longwall is fully operational, is 11.5 million tonnes per year.

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The company commissioned its first Cat longwall system at the mine near Lublin in eastern Poland, in March 2010. Now, only four years later, Bogdanka has purchased a fourth system. “Coal plows are simple, durable machines that achieve high production through a combination of precise control and high installed power, making them the machine of choice in seams lower than 1.8 meters,” said Michael Myszkowski, product support manager for Cat plow systems. “Bogdanka’s experience shows how productive our automated plow systems can be in the right hands, and they obviously have confidence that the new system will deliver great results just as their other Cat longwall systems have.” The GH1600 Plow System, with 2 x 800 kW installed power, is designed for high productivity even in very hard coal seams. The Cat plow longwalls installed at Bogdanka

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NEWS & REPORTS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Cat Trade Press Media Representatives Americas Sharon Holling eMail: Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Europe, Africa, Middle East Francine Shore: eMail: Shore_Francine_M@cat.com

Bogdanka, plow control station underground. (Photos: Caterpillar)

work in automatic mode, which means that fewer people are needed on the face to control the plow and to advance the shields during operation. An automated Cat plow face does not require a human operator on the face - unlike shearer operations. The new longwall system includes 180 Cat roof supports for the 318-meter face and Cat PMC-R roof support control. Other components are the Cat AFCPF4 face conveyor with PF4 pans and Cat CST drives for the conveyor and plow. All four drives in the system work with a Cat variable frequency drive, Cat VFD-A800/W800. The new Cat variable frequency drive for longwall systems is designed to work in conjunction with the CST gearboxes to deliver variable speed of the armored face conveyor, very accurate load sharing between gearboxes, and better efficiency when operating in weak power networks. The advanced technology mediumvoltage drive controls torque and speed to optimize longwall productivity, reduces wear and breakage of armored face conveyor and plow components and makes most efficient use of electrical power.

of coal hardness, regardless of seam structure or faults. The cutting depth is electronically preset using accurate stroke sensors and an advanced software algorithm. Horizon control provides precise control of the plow angle, ensuring that the plow does not dig or climb unless required to do so by the seam geology. This allows the system to follow the seam-floor boundary accurately, as well as enabling it to follow undulating seams. Its fourth Cat plow longwall system positions Bogdanka to continue to economically mine thin seams far into the future.

A key to Bogdankaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success in mining thin seams is incremental plowing. The new Cat system, as well as the previous three, can cut to a precisely defined depth, set as a function Bogdanka, plow control station on surface. (Photos: Caterpillar)

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NEWS & REPORTS Terex Corporation

BUILDING BRIDGES:

CRANE SERVICE PROVIDER STEIL USES TEREX® SUPERLIFT 3800 LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER CRANE TO LIFT BRIDGE

uxembourg, May, 2014. A crane’s return on investment also depends on its versatility. This is another aspect where the Terex® Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane is setting new standards. Trier-based Steil Kranarbeiten GmbH & Co. KG used their Superlift 3800 crane to build a bridge in Luxemburg only two days after the same machine was used to erect a wind turbine in the Hunsrück mountain range. “A 440 meter-long bridge had to be built across a valley to connect a new section of highway. To do this, we had to lift a total of 14 steel girders and set them down on concrete piers,” says Cary Arendt, CEO of A.T.S. Cranes S.A. “It was one of the most challenging lifts of my career.” To perform these lifts, A.T.S. Cranes asked for help from Steil and their Terex Superlift 3800 crawler crane. The massive pieces that were part of the bridge were impressive on their own: a length of 96 meters, a height of seven meters and, together with the required loadsecuring devices, a weight of 295 tonnes each. “It was a job that almost seemed to have been planned with our Terex Superlift 3800 crane in mind,” says Peter Frechen, transportation logistics & heavy crane dispatcher at Steil. “We needed only 31 trucks to transport the crane from a wind turbine erection site to Luxembourg. The crane was set up and ready to work in one and a half days,” added Frechen.

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To lift the 14 loads, Steil’s team erected the Superlift 3800 crawler crane in a SSL1 configuration with a 72 m main boom, 250 tonnes of counterweight on the superstructure, 50 tonnes of central ballast, and 200 tonnes of counterweight on the superlift tray. To provide stability when lifting a load of such dimensions, Steil’s rigging team configured the vario hookblock with dual hooks and a spreader.

“You can really feel how technology has advanced.” “We used two hoisting wire ropes and ten-part reeving, which meant that, at 18 tonnes per reeving, we would need a maximum lifting force of 360 tonnes. In other words, we were very well on the safe side,” says crane operator Matthias Ferres. To place the girders in their supporting pylons, he first lifted them to a height of 22 meters, swiveled them to the side, and then moved the crane forward about 50 meters in the direction of the bridge piers. To provide

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NEWS & REPORTS sufficient ground stability, the crawling path was rigged with steel plates. Once Ferres advanced the full 50 meters, he swiveled the load back in and then set it down on the corresponding bridge pier at a working radius of 23.5 meters. “The Superlift 3800 crane allowed me to carry out all the lifts with incredible precision. You can really feel how technology has advanced in this crane, both when driving it and when swiveling loads. It’s all incredibly precise and smooth – especially the slewing system. The engineers at Terex have really outdone themselves,” says Ferres excitedly as he describes his new machine. “I am very comfortable in it, not only because of the space, but also because of the excellent ergonomic design.”

About the Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane The Terex® Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane, featuring a lifting capacity of 650 t and a maximum load moment of 8,484 mt, is designed with cost-effectiveness in mind. Every single component is designed for worldwide transportation and to reduce erection times and the need for additional equipment. A wide array of safety features, including the award winning Terex fall protection system, come standard. The Superlift 3800 crawler crane can be delivered with an integrated wind kit in a universal main boom system: the crane is capable of erecting wind turbines of up to 117 meters (384 ft) without using the available superlift boom configuration. In this configuration, LH 114 m + 12 m LF, the main boom can be erected without employing an assist crane. This configuration also eliminates the need for an assist crane when setting up the main boom. The Superlift 3800 is the first Terex crawler crane to feature our latest, state-of-the-art cabin design. Providing operators with an excellent working environment, it was developed with extensive feedback gathered from customer workshops, leading industrial stylists and experts in ergonomics. The Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane conforms to both, the European norm EN 13000 and the US standard ASME B30.5. It can lift a maximum load of 650 tonnes (716 US t) at a radius of 5 to 12 meters (16 to 39 ft).

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Terex Corporation Agustin Dominguez Associate Marketing Manager Communication Tel.: + 49 / 6332 – 83 1023 eMail: Agustin.Dominguez@terex.com Internet: www.terrex.com

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About Steil Kranarbeiten GmbH “Heavy things made light” is the motto under which Steil Kranarbeiten offers its comprehensive range of services. The company, which is certified as per DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and Safety Certificate Contractors (SCC) standards, relies on a highly specialized fleet with stateof-the-art machines, as well as a highly-qualified team. Its services encompass not only special-purpose crane work for weights of up to 800 tonnes and heavy haulage services, but also recovery and towing services for trucks and buses and industrial and company relocation services. The company is headquartered in Trier, and additional Steil branch offices are located in Wittlich and Saarwellingen in Germany, as well as in Frisange in Luxembourg. The company’s clientele includes well-known companies such as the Bitburger brewery, BASF, Saarstahl, Deutsche Steinkohle, Dillinger Hütte, and important wind turbine manufacturers. For more information, please visit www. steil-kranarbeiten.de

About A.T.S. Cranes S.A. A.T.S. Cranes S.A., which is headquartered in Frisange, Luxembourg, was founded in 2002. The company has a fleet consisting of 13 mobile cranes, including the largest crane registered in Luxembourg: a Terex® AC 500/2 allterrain crane in the 500-tonne lifting capacity class. In addition, A.T.S. Cranes S.A. has branch offices in Trier and the Saarland thanks to a partnership with the STEIL group of companies. This partnership enables A.T.S. Cranes to move loads of up to 800 tonnes in the regions of Luxembourg, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, northern France, and Belgium.

About Terex Terex 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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DELIVERY OF A TEREX® AC DEEP SOUTH CRANE & RIGGING TAKES 1000 CRANE: FIRST TEREX 1,320-TON CLASS ALL TERRAIN CRANE FOR THE U.S. MARKET

ATON ROUGE, La., April, 2014 – Deep South Crane & Rigging of Baton Rouge, La., recently took delivery of the powerful and versatile Terex AC 1000 all terrain crane, making Deep B South the first lifting company in the United States to offer its customers the crane’s unique combination of capacity and mobility. The world’s most powerful all terrain crane that meets 12 t axle load limits with its 164-ft (50-m) main boom installed, the 1,320-ton (1,200-tonne) capacity class crane offers a maximum system length of 535.8 ft (163.3 m). “The AC 1000 all terrain crane offers companies a unique combination of power, reach and mobility that no other competitive crane model can,” says Jim Strobush, regional sales manager for Terex Cranes. “This nine-axle crane can be used in certain applications instead of a lattice boom crawler crane and offers the distinct advantages of much faster mobilization and quicker rigging. It will definitely give Deep South a competitive edge in its market.” Deep South equipped its new AC 1000 crane with 328.1 ft (100 m) of main telescoping boom and purchased enough boom and jib segments for maximum system length. The crane’s luffing jib provides a flexible lifting solution on jobs where space is limited, such as refinery applications, where a conventional crane would require assembly over existing parts of the refinery. It offers an array of configurations,

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including the Sideways Superlift (SSL) system to boost lifting capacities, and features a load moment rating of 2,900 tonne-meters. Deep South sees the extremely powerful and versatile AC 1000 all terrain crane offering a competitive edge in multiple industry sectors, including refining, chemical plant and wind turbine erection. “The Terex AC 1000 was built to meet industry demand for a high capacity crane capable of working in areas with limited space,” says Jeremy Landry, project manager at Deep South Crane & Rigging. “Its ability to handle significant weight at an extreme tip height will give us versatility in planning jobs, since we will be able to mobilize this crane in place of other cranes in our fleet. We are proud to add this equipment to our fleet as a state-of-the-art solution to meet our customers’ needs.”

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NEWS & REPORTS About the Terex AC 1000 All Terrain Crane The nine-axle Terex AC 1000 is the world’s most powerful all terrain crane that can travel on public roads with its 164-ft (50-m) main boom installed and still achieve axle weights of less than 13 tons (12 tonnes). Measuring only 66.6 ft (20.31 m) in length, the AC 1000 crane is remarkably compact and maneuverable for a 1,320 ton (1,200 tonne) capacity class crane. The machine can travel with its 164-ft-long (50-m) main boom on roads to nearly any location in the world and has the fastest setup time of any crane in its category, thanks to its luffing jib erecting system. Offering a maximum system length of 535.8 ft (163.3 m), the wide selection of extensions and attachments for the unit have been designed for transportation on standard trailers, eliminating the time and expense associated with obtaining permits and the need for special-purpose vehicles. The Terex AC 1000 all terrain crane can be equipped with either a 164- or 328.1-ft (50- or 100-m) main boom, which features an open nose sheave that facilitates quick attachment of additional boom segments. This delivers short rigging times to reach a 328.1-ft (100-m) lifting height. In addition, the optional Sideways Superlift (SSL) system increases the machine’s lifting capacity for a variety of applications. The ergonomically designed crane cab, which offers a 20° backward tilt, is equipped with an integrated IC-1 touchscreen control system. This system allows operators to have quick access to important information such as wind speed, wind direction, hook load, rated lifting capacity, reach, boom length, and calculated and actual outrigger loads by simply touching the screen.

The Terex AC 1000 all terrain crane reaches travelling speeds of up to 53 mph (80 km/h). A variable-ratio steering system with active, speed-sensitive, electronically controlled rear axle power steering provides excellent maneuverability and cornering stability.

About Deep South Crane & Rigging Deep South Crane & Rigging is a leading provider of heavy lift and transport solutions in the refining, chemical, and energy sectors. Deep South strives to be at the forefront of innovation by providing its customers the best tools to complete the task at hand. The company offers a complete range of services, from bare crane rental to turnkey heavy lift and transport solutions, to clients in North and South America. For more information on Deep South Crane & Rigging, visit www.deepsouthcrane.com.

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NEWS & REPORTS Terex Corporation

TALLEST CONEXPO ORDER: AMQUIP PURCHASES TEREX ® SUPERLIFT 3800 CRAWLER CRANE AND TWENTY FOUR TEREX® ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES

onExpo, Las Vegas, 2014 – The tallest crane in the history of CONEXPO has a C new owner: USA Based Amquip Corporation.

Together with the order for the Superlift 3800, AmQuip has also signed an order for twenty four rough terrain cranes, the cranes, all of them RT 555-1 rough terrain cranes come as the result of increased demand and will be destined to several jobsites and locations across the US.

About the purchase of the latest Terex crawler, Al Bove, COO, AmQuip says: “We organized our team of Crawler Experts, Fleet Managers, and Project Principles to review all of the cranes available in this class. After a lengthy and well thought through process our team unanimously decided that the 3800 was overall the “Best Crane Offered In This Class”. AmQuip purchased the crane with all available options, including luffing jib and mobile counterweight wagon. This investment is part of AmQuip’s strategy to invest in high quality equipment to deliver effective and efficient solutions to their customers, Jon Capuzzi, Chief Product Officer, comments, “With project work increasing, AmQuip wanted to set itself apart from the competition. Knowing Terex’s product is proven; AmQuip’s team decided that purchasing the SL3800 will be a solution for AmQuip customer’s lifting requirements.

Mobile workhorse A very popular rough terrain crane model worldwide, the Terex RT 555-1 is a staple in petrochemical and general construction jobsites.” AmQuip is continuously growing their customer base. With our rough terrain fleet cranes currently experiencing high utilization rates, we decided

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to add 24 units of this dependable horse to our fleet” Said Jon Capuzzi. “Our companies have been doing business together for over 30 years and share a strong, trusting partnership. We have a long experience with these robust cranes, and know that we can count on them and the Terex Cranes team to deliver us the results that our customers need.” said Mike Good, Operations Vice President, Amquip. “We are delighted that Amquip has entrusted us with these new orders which comes as the result of a long-term partnership. We have a great relationship and our team looks forward to serving Amquip for many years to come,” said David Naab, Sales Manager, Terex Cranes North America.

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NEWS & REPORTS Captions: 1. Mike Good, Operations Vice President, AmQuip, Tim Ford, President, Terex Cranes, Jon Capuzzi, Chief Product Officer, AmQuip, Dan Slater, VP & GM Terex Cranes North America 2. Jon Capuzzi, Chief Product Officer, AmQuip, David Naab, Sales Manager Terex Cranes, Al Bove, COO, AmQuip 3. Superlift 3800, the tallest crane ever at CONEXPO.

About The Terex Superlift 3800 Crawler Crane The Terex® CC 9800 lattice boom crawler crane is based on the existing CC 8800-1 model and uses the same machine components as the larger CC 8800-1 TWIN lattice boom crawler crane, which is one of the largest mobile cranes in the world with its lifting capacity of 3,200 tonnes. The CC 9800‘s maximum load moment with 1,122 tonnes at 24 m radius, and an 800 tonne Superlift counterweight is 26,930 mt. Meanwhile, its maximum main boom length when using an SSL/LSL configuration is 156 meters. When using the typical configuration used for lifting wind turbines, the crane features a main boom of up to 144 meters and an 18-meter luffing fly jib that is tilted forward at an angle of 20° (SSL/LSL + LF). When equipped with a 132-meter main boom and an 18-meter extension, the machine features a lifting capacity of 380 tonnes and a hook height of 147 meters. The longest possible SWSL combination (luffing fly jib with Superlift) is 108 m + 120 m, resulting in a maximum hook height of 223 meters.

About The Terex RT 555-1 Rough Terrain Crane At home in virtually any jobsite condition, including thick mud or rugged terrain, the Terex® RT 555-1 crane is a highly versatile, maneuverable, multi-tasking machine capable of completing a variety of jobsite needs from start to finish in confined areas. The perfect solution for moving materials around the jobsite, this unit’s lift and carry capabilities can help benefit the profitability of any crane fleet. Offering a rated capacity of 50 t (55 US tons), this machine provides excellent short and long radius lifting capacities and is well-adapted for operation on jobsites where space is tight. Equipped with front-wheel, concentric four-wheel and four-wheel crab steering, the RT 555 rough terrain crane with a maximum 3.07 m (10.10-foot) machine width on 26.5 x 25-26 PR tires can access, maneuver and operate comfortably in spaces where other cranes simply cannot go. Standard cab design features include air conditioning, heating, 6-way adjustable seat, sliding door, hinged tinted

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all glass skylight, armrest-mounted joysticks, graphic load limiter interface, plus work lights and a rotating beacon for excellent comfort and operational safety. A wide variety of jib options are also available to increase crane capacity and return on investment.

About Amquip AmQuip Crane Rental LLC is the leading provider of crane rentals and related services in the United States. Their team of highly trained experts along with a comprehensive selection of products is able to handle the most difficult jobs with ease. Amquip operates and maintain one of the most expansive and modern crane rental fleets in the business. With eleven locations throughout the U.S. and one of the largest employers of Operating Engineers in the country, Amquip’s team can provide customers with what they need, when and where they need it. They employ a support staff of over forty trained road mechanics and stock an exhaustive supply of parts to ensure we can quickly service any maintenance issue that might arise.

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NEWS & REPORTS Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo-excavators EC250E and EC300E

excavators excel in fuel efficiency

he new Stage IV/Tier 4 Final-compliant EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment are powerful and efficient machines, designed to reduce fuel consumption and increase productivity.

Volvo Construction Equipment’s new EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators deliver a significant improvement in fuel efficiency, saving customers both time and money. This efficiency is not only due to the Stage IV/Tier 4 Finalcompliant Volvo engine but also to a range of advanced features that optimize flow and minimize pressure losses in the hydraulic system. Chief among them is Volvo’s ECO mode. This mode is automatically selected to reduce fuel consumption without any loss of performance in most operating conditions but can be switched off via the key pad. The operator also has the ability to manually control flow to the hydraulics using Volvo’s integrated work mode system. The operator can choose from a selection of work modes according to the demands of the task in

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hand. To reduce waste through idling, the new E-Series excavators include automatic idling and auto-engine shut down systems. When a machine’s controls are inactive for a pre -set amount of time (between 3 and 20 seconds), engine speed is reduced to idle. When a machine has been motionless for five minutes, the engine automatically turns off. These features help to reduce fuel consumption – and therefore, emissions and running costs – and noise for nearby workers and civilians. The operator is able to keep track of a machine’s consumption in different applications using the eco -gauge. The eco-gauge is an added gauge bar that indicated momentary fuel consumption and can be reset through the display monitor.

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NEWS & REPORTS Advanced HMI The eco-gauge is just one example of the EC250E and EC300E’s advanced human machine interface which helps the operator stay confident and in control of the excavator at all times. All interfaces – including the joysticks, keypad and LCD monitor – have been ergonomically designed and positioned for optimum comfort, control and efficiency. For operator convenience and ease of use, the number of switches has been significantly reduced. The optimally positioned keypad allows the operator to easily navigate through the LCD monitor and activate machine functions in a safe and comfortable way. The functionality of the camera, air conditioning and lights can be customized via the hot key, enabling the operator to select and save desired configurations. The windshield wipers, audio mute or camera function can also be assigned to a shortcut switch located on the joystick. This allows the operator to easily control the selected function by simply pressing a switch. For ease of operation, the new eight-inch non-glare colour LCD monitor displays the machine status as well as all the information required by the operator to maintain maximum efficiency. The new HMI also includes Bluetooth and a hands-free function to allow the operator to connect to wireless functions for easier connectivity and greater convenience.

Quicker cycle times Greater control over the machine not only improves fuel efficiency but also cycle times for a more productive and profitable work shift. Most notably, the proportional twopump flow makes it easier for the operator to improve the machines’ controllability, achieving a higher quality grading finish and getting the job done quicker. The high pump flow combined with the full electro-hydraulic control system also helps create faster response and cycle times. In addition, the EC300E featured increased pump input torque for even faster cycle times. With the boom float function, the power pump for boom lowering can be saved or used for other functions, further reducing cycle times and making grading operations easier.

eliminates the need for engine regeneration. The After Treatment Control Module (ACM) automatically controls, monitors and diagnoses the after treatment system to ensure emission regulation compliance.

Durable by design It’s not only these features that ensure the EC250E and EC300E are ready to work. The new E-Series excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment are designed for the ultimate in strength, durability and wear resistance. The heavyduty superstructure undercover protects components within the superstructure. For increased durability, heavyduty undercover plates provide additional protection to the underside of the machine in tough applications – preventing damage from rock and debris. The reinforced idler frame, track links and bottom rollers on the undercarriage are built to withstand tougher conditions for improved durability and reliability in demanding applications. The track links are also reinforced as is the bucket linkage. At the arm end where the most movement and wear occurs, Volvo provides wear plates which are easily replaced in a matter of hours in the field – a service that can’t be matched by its competitors. Other key features of the EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators include an optional air blower for cleaning the cab, handrails and bolted on anti-slip plates for safe and easy access to the cab and superstructure, sturdy doors and hinges, and a large toolbox store fitted on the right side for convenient daily maintenance. FORE MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Director, External Communications Thorsten Poszwa Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 eMail: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com Brian O’Sullivan SE10 | London Tel: int +44 77 333 5030 eMail: osullivan@se10.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

Other features work to minimize machine downtime. The attachment management system, for example, makes changing attachments faster, safer and easier, helping the excavator get back on the job as quickly as possible. The attachment management system – controlled through the monitor – stores the settings for up to 20 different hydraulic attachments for ease for operation. Depending on the options configured, the management system can store rated flow and relieve pressure. Machine downtime is also minimized by the engine after treatment system which

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New Volvo A25G and A30G articulated haulers reinvent a classic

rticulated haulers from Volvo Construction Equipment have often been copied — but never beaten. And with the new G-Series, the Volvo proven concept is even better, with new features for optimized productivity.

Since their debut in 1966, Volvo articulated haulers have stood as the construction equipment industry’s gold standard — and the leader in off-road productivity. The new Volvo G-Series articulated haulers carry on that tradition, with new features designed to improve comfort and productivity. Robust and reliable, the new A25G and A30G articulated haulers are suited to a wide variety of applications in quarries, mining and earthmoving.

Steady and reliable The powerful, new turbocharged six-cylinder Volvo engines have been redesigned to adhere to stringent Tier 4 Final emissions regulations. The Volvo drivetrain and a unique inline dropbox designed for high ground clearance

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are purpose-built to ensure perfect harmony and optimized performance. The drivetrain’s unique design delivers high rimpull, lowers fuel consumption and provides reliability in heavy-duty applications. The proven concept of oil-cooled wet multiple disc brakes on the A35 and A40 models is now being introduced on the A25G and A30G, reducing maintenance costs and increasing uptime, even on muddy or dusty jobsites. The retardation system controls downhill hauling speeds using wheel brakes and the Volvo engine brake. To keep the G-Series sure-footed in even the most demanding jobsites, automatic traction control (ATC) and unique differential locks are standard. The unique ATC system automatically switches between drive combinations of 6 x 6 and 6 x 4 to ensure lower fuel consumption or maximum traction when needed. If necessary, all differentials can be 100 percent locked, causing all wheels to rotate at the same speed for maximized traction in slippery conditions.

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NEWS & REPORTS The maintenance-free rotating hitch that connects the tractor to the trailer enables high ground clearance, boosting accessibility and drivability in tough conditions and maximizing uptime. The centrally positioned ROPS/FOPS-equipped Volvo Care Cab gives the operator a commanding view of the jobsite, and ergonomically positioned controls are designed for ease of use. An optional air-suspended seat, optional armrests and head restraints, and low noise levels further increase operator comfort and productivity. Without a threshold to cross, the cab can be easily and safely entered through a wide-opening door. And the G-Series climate control system comes with the cleanest air filtration system in the industry for clearer breathing — even on dusty jobsites.

areas for improvement. It also allows machine owners to collect the same data as CareTrack, even if CareTrack is not available in their area. The Contronics system continuously monitors fluid levels and relays diagnostic information to a screen in the cab, providing warning messages to alert the operator to problems early on — reducing downtime and promoting operator safety. Volvo leads the industry in service access, and the G-Series is no exception. G-Series articulated haulers are designed for safe and easy maintenance, with a front grill that swings down and functions as a service platform with anti-slip steps. The engine compartment has a 90-degree tilting hood for easy access to filters and service points. On the new models, the hydraulic tank, after-treatment system, muffler, fuel tank and refueling pipe have all been relocated to more intuitive locations, allowing for even easier maintenance.

Maintenance, managed The G-Series provides machine owners, operators and technicians with access to a wealth of data that promotes greater uptime — thereby lowering costs and increasing productivity. These machines come fitted as standard with CareTrack®, the Volvo telematics system. Accessed remotely, CareTrack provides machine information such as fuel consumption and service reminders that allow improved planning and operation. The machine monitors operation, and the MATRIS system collects this information, helping to optimize performance and fuel efficiency by tracking activity and identifying

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FORE MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Director, External Communications Thorsten Poszwa Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 eMail: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com Brian O’Sullivan SE10 | London Tel: int +44 77 333 5030 eMail: osullivan@se10.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

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Volvo Construction Equipment launches mobile app in North America!

he new Volvo CE Insider app provides valuable on-the-go features including the latest Volvo news, product information, and special offers in a single tool.

The Volvo CE Insider app allows mobile device users to easily access the latest information, resources and customer support solutions from Volvo Construction Equipment — 24/7 without an Internet connection or cell phone reception. “The new Volvo CE Insider app puts helpful information and important functions right at your fingertips,” says John Johnston, Director, Digital Marketing. “Whether in the office or at a remote jobsite, the Volvo CE Insider app has been designed to keep you connected.”

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Information and innovation Available for smartphones and tablets, the Volvo CE Insider app offers quick links to product highlights, attachment and aftermarket options, details on special offers, relevant news, videos and Volvo Construction Equipment social channels — Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. With intuitive navigation, the Volvo CE Insider app makes it possible to quickly access detailed product specifications, related images and videos showcasing the full line of Volvo machines. Detailed product specs allow a user to compare Volvo machines with equivalent competitor models. Each

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NEWS & REPORTS product model listing includes a compare function that offers a side-by-side view of key specs, including driveline, dimensions, performance, capacity and machine weight. The app also guides users through available attachments for each model — a unique feature for mobile users that provides a greater level of product detail and interaction.

The Volvo CE Insider app is available for Android® and Apple® devices and can be downloaded from Google Play™ or the Apple app store.

Interaction and convenience User interaction is a key feature of the Volvo CE Insider app. Options such as dealer locator maps put access to reliable, quality service and genuine Volvo parts at the user’s fingertips. When parts or repairs are needed for a Volvo machine far from home, the dealer listing option makes it easy to find quality customer care by locating the nearest Volvo authorized dealer within the U.S. and Canada. Simple touch-screen calling and driving directions make getting connected trouble-free. When parts or repairs aren’t enough, the Volvo CE Insider app allows mobile device users to browse used equipment from Volvo dealers throughout North America. It’s a convenient way to replace a machine that has reached the end of its life cycle. The app also provides access to tradeshow calendars for opportunities to see Volvo machines in action and talk one-on-one with Volvo dealers. And, because Volvo is committed to support after purchase, the app offers easy access to service, promotions and financing information.

About Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment is one of the world‘s largest manufacturers of construction machines. With a full product range, manufactured, serviced and supported all over the globe, we‘ve got the right machine and the right solution for all your jobs. Take your production and profits further with Volvo wheel loaders, mini wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, wheeled excavators, excavators, mini excavators, articulated haulers, scraper haulers, motor graders, milling equipment, pipelayers, demolition equipment, waste handlers, pavers, compactors and skid steers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Director, External Communications Thorsten Poszwa Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 eMail: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com Brian O’Sullivan SE10 | London Tel: int +44 77 333 5030 eMail: osullivan@se10.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

name. Add in the strongest global dealer network, immediate parts and service support, production facilities on four continents and a market presence in over 100 countries for an unmatched Volvo commitment that goes wherever your work takes you. With over 25 state-of-the-art service and technical training facilities throughout the world, Volvo offers innovative ways to always keep our dealers, service professionals and customers up-to-date with the latest expert, hands-on know-how. Volvo Construction Equipment - more experience, more expertise and more work solutions to simplify and improve your operation.

Each and every machine comes with the quality, performance and safety you expect from the Volvo

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Volvo-HB-Series:

Volvo releases HB-Series medium- and large- size breakers

olvo Construction Equipment’s new series of HB hydraulic breakers for 14- to 70-tonne excavators is now available in the EMEA and APAC regions. Durable, powerful, and easy to install, HBSeries breakers are the ideal partner for the toughest jobs in the mining, quarrying and construction segments.

With operating weights of 909 to 6,031 kg, the 11 breakers in Volvo’s HB14 to HB70 series work together in perfect harmony with Volvo’s excavators, from the EC140 up to the EC700 — delivering consistent power and breaking force, no matter the task at hand. For optimum stability, Volvo breakers and Volvo machines are perfectly matched to work in harmony together. These breakers are also exactly tailored to the machine’s hydraulic technology, further enhancing performance. The HB14 to HB70 breakers are selfgreasing and encased in a fully sealed housing, which protects the power cell, prolongs their lifespan and reduces noise. Their hydraulic systems are protected from pressure spikes by large capacity accumulators, which also serve to increase impact power. For flexibility and increased productivity, the operator can adapt frequency to the application using the breaker’s dual-speed control. A cushion damper reduces noise and vibration back through the machine, for greater operator comfort and safety, as well as decreased risk of damage to the boom and arm. Anti-blank firing prevents the breaker from continuing to strike once material has been completely penetrated.

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The versatile HB-Series can also be adapted depending on the application with a variety of tools, including moils, pyramid moils, chisels and blunts. HB-Series breakers can be purchased in a comprehensive all-in-one package — which includes hydraulic hoses, breaker bracket (this comes standard in some markets) and breaker tools — so they can go to work right away, no matter whether they’re being attached to new machines or integrated into an existing fleet.

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NEWS & REPORTS A full range of spare parts and work tools is available through the extensive Volvo parts network. HB-Series breakers come with Volvo warranty, and like all Volvo attachments, they are backed by Volvoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive service network, providing the peace of mind that comes with an extensive, worldwide infrastructure of technicians, workshops and dealers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Director, External Communications Thorsten Poszwa Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 eMail: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com Brian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan SE10 | London Tel: int +44 77 333 5030 eMail: osullivan@se10.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

Specifications: Description

Unit

HB14

HB15

HB18

HB21

HB22

HB24

HB29

HB36

HB38

HB48

HB70

Operating weight*

909

1 150

1 513

1 641

1 850

2 001

2 595

2 876

3 719

4 153

6 031

Overall length with direct fit bracket

2 322

2 379

2 544

2 723

2 792

2 904

3 071

3 177

3 406

3 617

4 265

Tool diameter

105

115

125

135

145

150

155

165

175

205

Sound level

Lwa

124

121

123

124

125

126

127

(Directive2000/14/ EC)

Mpa

14-19

15-19

16-19

15-19

17-21

Operating pressure

lpm

68-119

85-127

95-131

115155

119161

127178

153204

170238

187250

204190

350420

Oil flow

bpm

350550

320550

320480

340450

270400

250380

230400

230345

204272

280350

Blow rate Low speed / High Speed

bpm

600900

400700

400650

400600

420550

330500

300450

270470

270410

230330

320520

Energy class

Joule

2 247

2 804

3 018

3 532

3 747

5 610

6 410

7 365

7 932

9 350

15 025

Ton

10-15

12-18

16-22

18-24

20-26

24-30

25-36

28-42

34-50

40-60

60-100

Suitable carrier

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Hydro-electrifying performance from Volvo

he world’s largest hydroelectric producer, Hydro-Quebec, has contracted R&G St Laurent Inc. to build roads and electrical sub-stations for a new hydroelectric power station in Canada. As its name suggests Ville de Bai-Comeau is a French speaking city that lies 260 miles (420 km) north-east of Quebec in the Côte-Nord region of Canada. Originally the site of a Catholic mission and the region’s first mill, it’s located on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River and is named after the adjacent bay in honor of famous naturalist, Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau. Quebec-based equipment and civil engineering contractor, R&G St Laurent Inc., is four weeks ahead of schedule in its biggest contract to date, thanks to help from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). R&G St Laurent was established in 1969 by Real and Gilbert St Laurent, as an excavation and trucking company.

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Today the company is run by Real’s sons –Yann and Patrick St-Laurent – and the business has grown along with its ambition over the intervening 40 years. One of its most significant recent tender successes is the ongoing contract to build four kilometers of access road, small substations, and the transformers and associated towers for a new hydropower complex, owned by hydroelectric giant, Hydro Quebec. The work will result in moving over 500,000 tonnes of granite and 600,000 m3 of soil. The contract will require

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NEWS & REPORTS R&G to use its entire fleet of 26 Volvo machines – four A40F and eight A35F articulated haulers, one EC700C, two EC460C and two EC330C excavators, three L120C, L120F and L220E wheel loaders, four compactors and two SD105DX soil compactors.

Outperforming expectations The winter weather is borderline subarctic – the average temperature in December and January slips below -17oC and an average 3.6 meters of snow falls every year. With this in mind the work is scheduled to be complete before December this year. “Thanks to our team, favorable weather conditions and the excellent performance of our Volvo equipment, we are almost a month ahead of schedule,” says Patrick St-Laurent. “We found that the machines made it much quicker than we expected. We were loading up 4,000 m3 every day.” Over half of Canada’s electricity currently comes from hydropower and any excess power is sold to other countries. With over 40% of Canada’s water resources located in Quebec, it is an ideal location to develop this renewable source of energy. When Hydro-Quebec finishes at the Bai-Cameau site, it will provide 4,570MW of power to the Canadian grid. That’s not all – Canada plans to invest a further $70 billion into hydro-electricity in the next 10-15 years to generate 88,500MW of power.

Waste not, want not The benefit of hydro-electricity is that it doesn’t release greenhouse gases and supply can be adjusted quickly to meet demand and prevent wastage. This sustainable method of generating power provides benefits to the environment – values that chime closely with Volvo CE’s own core values. This ensures that Volvo machines comply with the relevant emissions regulations. “We are constantly checking our machines’ fuel performance against those of other manufacturers, explains Yann St-Laurent. “When we are working outside our region, the company must provide and pay for housing or accommodation for our operators in addition to their hourly wage. We know that under normal working conditions, with the Volvo machines, we can save enough on the weekly cost of fuel per machine to cover the cost of the operator’s accommodation for that week.” R&G St Laurent started its relationship with Volvo CE in 2005 when North American dealer Strongco invited Yann to visit the Volvo excavator manufacturing center in Changwon, South Korea. “I was very impressed with the design and quality and as soon as I returned to Canada I ordered our first Volvo – an EC360B excavator – which we still use to this day,” says Yann. When completed, the site will measure 750 meters long by 350 meters wide – excluding the access roads – which R&G is building. To tackle the multitude of tasks in the allotted time, R&G has invested and expanded its fleet. This has resulted in the company not only staying on track but looking to complete the job before schedule – and before winter sets in.

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Volvo EC480E sets the standard for efficient excavation

he Tier 4 Final/Stage IV-compliant EC480E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment combines superior efficiency, productivity and durability for maximum profitability in quarry and mass excavation applications.

Volvo Construction Equipment’s heavy-duty EC480E crawler excavator is an exceptionally productive machine that lowers operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simple maintenance requirements. Powered by a proven Tier 4 Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo D13 engine, the EC480E delivers high digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency. The EC480E’s full electro hydraulics are perfectly matched to the engine and are controlled by an advanced system which provides on-demand flow and reduces power losses within the circuit. Volvo’s unique ECO mode contributes to the machine’s total improved efficiency – without any loss of performance in most operating conditions. As well as

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improving fuel efficiency, this increases controllability for more precise performance. Otherwise, Volvo’s integrated work mode system offers the operator a choice of work modes according to the task in hand – including I (Idle), F (Fine), G (General) H (Heavy) and P (Power max)* – for optimum efficiency and machine performance. When the controls have been inactive for a pre-set amount of time, the excavator can be programmed to automatically reduce engine speed or even shut down to further reduce fuel consumption and noise. Operators can keep track of both current and average fuel consumption via a simple gauge in the cab.

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further minimizing fuel consumption and noise. The fan’s optional reverse functionality, which blows air in the opposite direction, enables self-cleaning for ease of maintenance. Daily service checks are quickly and easily carried out thanks to grouped service points and large wide opening doors, helping to get the most out of every operating shift. The radiator, charged air cooler and hydraulic oil cooler are situated side-by-side on a single layer to maximize efficiency, reduce blockages and aid cleaning. The system is easily accessed from ground level by simply opening the side door. Moreover, the handrails and full-size guard rails facilitate safe entry and exit of the cab and maintenance access to the superstructure, while easy-clean anti-slip plates help the operator gain a sure footing.

It’s a fact that operators work more efficiently when they’re given the best tools for the job. That’s why on top of being a superior production machine, the EC480E has been designed for ease and simplicity of operation. All human machine interfaces – including the joysticks, keypad and LCD monitor – are ergonomically designed and positioned for optimum comfort and control. The number of switches has been significantly reduced in comparison to previous models, while the eight-inch color LCD screen, displaying machine status information vital for maximizing productivity and uptime, is easy to read in any light. To ensure operator safety, a seatbelt warning alarm sounds if the operator seatbelt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned.

Uptime is also increased by the sheer versatility of the EC480E, which can be adapted through a wide range of attachments. These durable attachments have been purpose-built to work in harmony with Volvo excavators for unrivalled performance whatever the application. Volvo’s general purpose buckets are the perfect tool for digging and re-handling in soft to medium conditions, while the heavy-duty buckets are intended for productive digging in compact materials. A selection of economic, replaceable wear parts including high-quality teeth, segments, side cutters, adapters and shrouds are also available to protect the bucket and ensure long life.

Maximum uptime The Volvo EC480E crawler excavator has been designed not only for ease of operation but also for simple maintenance. This ensures maximum uptime and minimum expenditure on parts and servicing. The EC480E’s strong three-piece undercarriage and high tensile steel X-shaped frame have been reinforced to ensure a long service life, while additional superstructure cover plates prevent damage to the underside of the machine from rock and debris. The machine vitals are protected from damage by overheating thanks to a hydraulically-driven, electricallycontrolled cooling fan that activates only when needed,

Specifications: EC480E T4F Engine Rated output at ISO 9249/SAE J1349 net

Volvo D13J

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30 r/s (1,800 r/min) 277 kW

376 hp

230/251 kN

51,615/56,470 lbf

1.55 – 3.3 m3

1.5 – 3.5 yd3

Max digging reach*

12.5 m

39’10” ft in

Max digging depth*

7.83 m

25’8” ft in

Lifting capacity along undercarriage*

17,590 kg

38,040 lb

at reach/height

6.0/1.5 m

20/5 ft

45.6 – 53.9t

100,310 – 117,510 lb

Breakout force* (Normal/Boost) SAE J1179 Bucket capacity

Operating weight

Volvo Construction Equipment Director, External Communications Thorsten Poszwa Tel: int + 32 4918 60331 eMail: thorsten.poszwa@volvo.com Brian O’Sullivan SE10 | London Tel: int +44 77 333 5030 eMail: osullivan@se10.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

* 7.0, (23’) boom, 3.35 m (11’) arm Long crawler, 9,050 kg (19,960 lb) CWT

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How to keep your cool while loading ‘molten lava’

iquid slag extraction can look like something out of a volcanic disaster movie, with red-hot ‘molten lava’ being transported by machines with bullet-proof glass – reinforced in case of an explosion – in extreme temperatures. Of course, there is no disaster and what appears to look like molten lava is actually liquid slag – a glass-like byproduct from melting scrap metal. Global steel mill service company, Harsco Metals, extracts the slag in liquid state at an incredible 1,300°C from its foundry in Mo i Rana, Norway, on a daily basis – making it one of the harshest working environments for a wheel loader imaginable. Underneath the steel furnace in a narrow tunnel, workers tap out about 10 cubic meters of slag every 40 minutes, while constantly feeding the furnace with scrap metal. There is a tight turnaround between loads so machines need to work in pairs. With loads of such a high temperature, the machines stand 20 meters apart in case of a fire or an explosion. “Safety is of the utmost importance on a site like this,” explains Ronald Utland, site manager of Harsco Metals Norway. “Our workforce undergoes rigorous training on an ongoing basis, and we make sure they have the safest equipment and protective clothing. “We take every precaution to avoid explosions on site,” says Ronald. “But if one were to occur, it’s essential that

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our equipment can withstand the blistering heat and keep our operators safe in the event of a blast.” The site currently operates a specially-modified Volvo L220F and two L220Gs that have steel plating fitted to the front and underneath of the machine for heat proofing and thermal protection. Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) and its local Norwegian dealer, Jern & Maskin AS, have worked with Harsco to provide special slag handling equipment since 2000. Next year Volvo CE will launch the new slag-handler application L220G – its first factory-ready slag handler.

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NEWS & REPORTS Harsco has already purchased three L220G machines with pre-series options for slag-handling applications for use in Norway and Sweden. The machine will be available with 40 different options – straight from the factory – to make it suitable in the extreme temperatures of slag handling applications. The front windscreen is made of bullet-proof glass to stop the glass shattering into the cabin, and the frame is also reinforced to keep the window in place. Further modifications include a reinforced windshield and fire-protective material throughout. “In the past we’ve experienced big problems with tires,” Ronald explains. “They would often catch fire or melt, and the average lifetime was just 450-650 hours. Now we use metal chains around the outside, which cause wear but they’ve increased the lifetime or our tires to around 3,000 hours.” The machines each work four 24-hour shifts per week and the site shuts down for just 48 hours over the weekend. The rest of the time the wheel loaders are shifting the molten slag a distance of 60 meters to lay it out for cooling before it’s loaded onto dump trucks and taken for crushing.

biggest service providers for steel industries in the world. Its local Volvo CE service provider, Jern & Maskin AS, is supporting the machine fleet to maintain uptime in this severe environment.

Buckets are a big problem for us,” Ronald admits. “Finding steel that doesn’t change structure when heated to more than 700°C is difficult, but essential in our business. We are currently trialing a new range of buckets made using more high tensile steel that could improve the durability compared to other buckets by up to three times.” The slag is a valuable and useful by-product of smelting ore, Ronald says: “Unlike other industrial byproducts, slag actually has many uses and rarely goes to waste. It can appear in concrete and aggregate road materials, to add a bulk consistency to the mixture. Harsco is very aware of its duty to care for the environment and recycling is one way to ensure materials do not go to waste. “We have been working with Volvos for many years at our sites across the world,” Ronald continues. “The machines use less fuel and are easy to operate – two essential features in our working environment.” Harsco Metals was established in 1953 when it was known as the Harris Steel Corporation, and in 1956 the Harsco Corporation was formed. Operating at 160 metal production sites in 30 countries, Harsco is one of the

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“Volvo – it’s a quality brand…”

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Volvo – it’s a quality brand…” says Bernard Appleton, Managing Director of BG Appleton Contracts Ltd near Maldon, Essex as he adds a new L50G loading shovel to his fleet of equipment.

“Traditionally we’ve operated an alternative make of machine although we knew Volvo stood for quality and commanded good residual values,” continues Mr Appleton. “We had the chance at our first Volvo a couple of years back when we purchased a second hand L25B compact loader from a local plant dealer. The machine had been left in an overgrown corner of their yard for something like six months, but it started first time and hasn’t been any trouble since.” Mr Appleton was that impressed with his new charge that last year he purchased the current L25F compact loader from Volvo’s utility dealer for the area Capital Plant Solutions and just recently an L50G from Volvo. The L50G replaces a larger competitive machine but according to Mr Appleton is more suited to the application on his site handling and recycling green waste. “The machine is far more manoeuvrable and on average it’s only burning 4.2 litres of fuel an hour as opposed to the previous machine which was consuming three times as much,” he says.

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Rehandling and recycling up to 30000 tonnes of green waste per annum, loading screens and lorries is the prime duty for the L50G using a set of fork tines with top clamp, but BG Appleton Contracts Ltd also has contracts with the local authorities for snow clearance and road maintenance so on occasions the machine has the flexibility to be deployed onto these other duties with a range of rehandling buckets. Similarly the L25F can be found keeping the Maldon site tidy but is also used extensively on road cleaning contracts together with a highly specified Holms hydraulic sweeper. The L50G benefits from excellent all round visibility due to the design of the rear chassis and its sloping engine hood. This is facilitated by the transverse mounted Stage IIIB compliant engine and hydrostatic motor. The operator’s environment has been recognised as a key factor in achieving high productivity and the Volvo Care Cab is at the forefront of delivering a high level of operator comfort. All the machine’s controls and functions come

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NEWS & REPORTS easily to hand and air conditioning is of course standard. The engine’s output of 116hp is superbly matched to the hydrostatic transmission allowing full power shift under load when changing direction and between speed ranges. As with its bigger brothers in the range the L50G sports a Torque Parallel (TP) loader linkage which provides smooth, parallel lift, high roll back torque and good lifting power throughout the lift cycle. The Volvo hydraulic attachment bracket facilitates the easy change-over of attachments which is of vital to Bernard Appleton’s range of applications and armoury of implements. The Volvo L50G wheeled loader features separate power steering and load-sensing hydraulic pumps. The advantage of this is that separate pumps ensure full steering power is achieved, regardless of the load on the main hydraulic pumps. Oil flow on the load-sensing pump automatically adjusts to match work demand. The result is lower fuel consumption during lighter work – along with no compromise in performance when operating in tough conditions or demanding applications. The machine has also been equipped with 3rd & 4th hydraulic services to facilitate the easy use of variable flow hydraulic attachments. Other options include boom suspension providing a smooth ride control across site with full grab loads, a screen guard and reversible cooling fan.

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Bernard Appleton established his company back in 1963, securing a contract loading lorries with grit in the hard winter of that year, acquiring a new tractor with the proceeds. The company continues to provide a long standing service to the local Essex highways authorities besides developing and investing in its green waste recycling business. The company also screens soils and has a concrete crushing division. Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in the U.K. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Volvo Construction Equipment Marketing Services Mark Gunns Direct Line: 01223 251720 Fax: 01223 832799 Mobile: 07974 973408 eMail: mark.gunns@volvo.com Internet: www.volvoce.com

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CeMAT 2014:

more international participation, more leads, more investment – CeMAT underscores status as world’s leading intralogistics trade fair

annover, Germany. Boasting a clear increase in the rate of international participation and showcasing more than 4,000 innovations from 1,025 exhibiting firms (58 percent of them from outside Germany), CeMAT drew to a successful close today. Dr. Andreas Gruchow, member of the managing board at Deutsche Messe in charge of CeMAT, said, “Staged under the slogan of ‘Smart – Integrated – Efficient’, this year’s CeMAT demonstrated that high-tech logistics is essential for virtually any business which wants to remain viable and competitive. CeMAT’s status as the world’s flagship intralogistics fair was impressively underscored by live displays of complete logistics solutions and products in our halls and on the open-air site. Exhibitors came to Hannover with high expectations for generating international leads, and those expectations were met. CeMAT represents a booming industrial sector and this year yielded 1.7 million business leads. That is a significant increase compared to 2011. Our exhibitors are very satisfied and have closed deals worth millions of euros.”

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NEWS & REPORTS Drawing some 53,000 visitors from 65 nations, this year’s CeMAT made a perfect three-point landing: 33 percent of attendees came from abroad, with Europe taking a 70 percent share, followed by Asia with 13 percent, the Americas with 9 percent, Africa with 5 percent and Australia with 3 percent. The top 15 visitor nations were the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, France, the United States, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia, South Africa, and China. There was a strong increase in attendance from the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States and Russia. Compared with the 2011 event, this year’s CeMAT attracted twice as many exhibitors and visitors from the U.S., one of the world’s leading intralogistics nations. “Impressive attendance figures for Russia and Brazil clearly demonstrate that our CeMAT events abroad, in this case CeMAT RUSSIA and CeMAT SOUTH AMERICA, had a positive influence on attendance here at CeMAT in Hannover,” added Gruchow. Eighty percent of visitors were decision-makers with purchasing authority who traveled to Hannover with concrete projects and investment plans. Visitors from abroad represented approximately twice the investment potential of their German counterparts. Almost one out of every two visitors came from top management echelons. “I estimate that orders worth more than ten billion euros were initiated here – a new CeMAT record,” said Gruchow. Sascha Schmel, President of the Materials Handling and Logistics Systems Sector Association within the German Engineering Federation (VDMA), remarked, “Internationalization is one of the key drivers of the intralogistics industry, particularly here in Germany. Our intralogistics suppliers have a world export share of 19 percent, almost 5 percent higher than China, and over 8 percent more than the United States. In 2013, Germany posted total export earnings of around 13 billion euros for intralogistics.” Schmel sized up the role of CeMAT as follows: “CeMAT is where the German intralogistics sector meets its international clients, and that is the event’s unique selling point. The feedback we received during the week has been positive across the board, with big numbers of highcaliber leads and requests for project quotes pointing to a highly successful CeMAT. As the VDMA materials handling and logistics industry association and as a CeMAT partner, we are delighted at the success of our members, which is also a success for the entire industry and of course for the event’s organizers at Deutsche Messe.” “The intralogistics sector is a prime driver of innovation, spawning growth in other industries. Without intralogistics, the automotive industry, the wholesale and retail businesses, eCommerce and even mechanical

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engineering would be unthinkable,” declared Dr. Christoph Beumer, Managing Director and Chairman of BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG and President of the CeMAT Executive Committee. He continued: “The CeMAT motto of ‘Smart – Integrated – Efficient’ was right on the mark, underscoring the need to apply the sector’s vast knowhow in order to arrive at holistic, streamlined solutions for every link of the intralogistics chain. This motto reflects the fact that Industry 4.0 is already a tangible reality, and that we are in a position to pass its benefits on to our customers. For Germany’s intralogistics suppliers, CeMAT represents a major opportunity to get in early and generate valuable leads across other markets. For a great many of these companies, targeting international customers is the only promising way to achieve real growth. For example, countries like Russia, India, China and Brazil offer incredible potential for the future.” The new thematic landscape at CeMAT went over well with attendees. In the Move & Lift, Store & Load, Pick & Pack, Logistics IT and Manage & Service display categories, exhibitors presented their offerings on total display space of 120,000 square meters. The Industry 4.0 theme featured prominently throughout the show. The focus was on achieving flexible, dynamic material flows and seamless communication across all systems. In the industrial image processing category, exhibitors showcased the state of the art in packaging, production and container management. Another hot topic: demographic changes leading to a rising need for ergonomic warehouse and load picking workstations. Among the new products unveiled at this year’s fair were data glasses capable of optimizing warehouse and load picking work processes, and tabletbased approaches to managing entire warehouses and their logistics processes.

CeMAT-forums CeMAT also featured two rich forum programs which put the spotlight on key applications and important markets. A broad range of themes was covered: demographic shifts, the retail and wholesale trade, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, supply chain management, driverless transport systems, ports, process optimization, eCommerce, hazardous materials, human/machine interaction, safety and quality, as well as industrial image processing. The new display category on the open-site devoted to used industrial trucks proved to be a major visitor magnet, helping many vehicles find new owners in the course of the week.

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NEWS & REPORTS CeMAT 2016 The next CeMAT will run for four days and be held in two years, from Tuesday, 31 May, to Friday, 3 June 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; once again in Hannover. An innovative new pricing scheme will give exhibitors a more differentiated range of participation options. This makes Deutsche Messe the first major German trade fair company to apply a flexible, zonebased pricing model for in-hall and open-air locations. And as a further innovation, the hall layout plans will be posted online as of December 2014, allowing interested exhibitors to book space online and receive immediate confirmation by e-mail.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Deutsche Messe MessegelĂ¤nde | 30521 Hannover Brigitte Mahnken Tel.: +49 511 89-31024 | eMail: brigitte.mahnken@messe.de

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NEWS & REPORTS Deutsche Messe AG

CeMAT Australia 2015:

Deutsche Messe announces CeMAT AUSTRALIA in Sydney (5 - 7 May in Sydney)

annover/Sydney. Deutsche Messe AG is further expanding its international intralogistics portfolio with the launch of CeMAT AUSTRALIA, which will run parallel to CeBIT AUSTRALIA from 5 to 7 May 2015 at Sydney Olympic Park. “There are lots of synergies between these two fairs, because global intralogistics processes can only be controlled with the proper software. CeMAT AUSTRALIA and CeBIT AUSTRALIA complement each other perfectly and will benefit equally from the big interest in IT,” said Dr. Andreas Gruchow, member of the managing board at Deutsche Messe AG. CeBIT AUSTRALIA hosted 30,000 visitors in 2013.

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Rockster Recycler GmbH

The new R1100DS:

HIGH FLEXIBILITY - SIGNIFICANT TIMESAVINGS - HIGHER PROFIT!

The Highlights • Continuous, fully hydraulic gap adjustment (electronic control on display) • Automatic, continuous control of the conveying velocity • Feeder adjustment by remote control • Unique double-functional return belt system • „DUPLEX-able“: interchange of impact crusher with jaw crusher possible

Increased user comfort

Unique return system

With the recently developed multi-function display the crushing gap can be adjusted fully hydraulically and continuously, so the final material can be defined simply and easily and thus an exact screening curve is guaranteed. The conveying velocity continuously adapts the crusher load and the operating pressure of the main conveyor, which prevents overload and downtimes. If necessary, the vibrating feeder can be infinitely controlled manually via the remote control.

The R1100DS impact crusher can be ordered with a screen/return system consisting of screen box and return belt, thus crushing and screening on one mobile plant is possible. With the exceptional double functional return system, which is patented by Rockster, you can use also the return belt as stockpile conveyor with a discharge height of approximately 4 meters (13.12 ft). Dismantling for transport is not necessary, which mainly reduces set-up times. Through the use of screen box and return belt you can produce exact final material, which in turn leads to a significant increase in profit for the customer.

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With the recently developed multi-function display the crushing gap can be adjusted fully hydraulically and continuously (Photo: Rockster)

By hydraulic cylinders on the screen box, it can be quickly and easily lowered for maintenance and exchange of the screens, also the connection and disconnection of the main belt is much easier (Photo: Rockster)

Easy accessibility

Flexible applications

By hydraulic cylinders on the screen box, it can be quickly and easily lowered for maintenance and exchange of the screens, also the connection and disconnection of the main belt is much easier.

The R1100DS is „duplex-able“ like its predecessor the R1100D. With Rockster‘s patented DUPLEX system, it can be converted in a few hours from an impact crusher to a jaw crusher. Therefore the machine utilization can be uniquely optimized by an almost unlimited application possibility. This provides operators with outstanding versatility to use the machine in a variety of different applications.

Moreover the main conveyor can be quickly serviced or repaired by the new main conveyor belt service device. A permanently installed device carries the belt and keeps it in position, so you have easy access. The optional main belt wear protection increases the life of the main bands ? significantly. The easily adjustable material protection forms a bed for deceleration and deflection of the material to be crushed, thus reducing the direct charge of the main belt.

Moreover the main conveyor can be quickly serviced or repaired by the new main conveyor belt service device (Photo: Rockster)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Rockster Recycler GmbH Austria Tel: +43 (7223) 81000 | Fax: +43(7223)81000329 eMail: marketing@rockster.at | www.rockster.at Wirtschaftszeile West 2 | A-4482 Ennsdorf Tel: +43(7223)81000 | Fax: +43(7223)81000-329 eMail: office@rockster.at

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Rockster Recycler GmbH

Expansion with R700S:

Expansion with the next Rockster crusher • Performance up to 150 tons / hour

• Breaking unit equipped with reinforced rotor and mirrored wear plates • Wear plates often interchangeable, wear costs are reduced • Even without screener uniform , high-quality end product • Easy maintenance and optimum accessibility through large openings • Hopper walls made of Hardox

Good experience - new investment better market coverage Holger Koppitz is the owner of Bauschutt Brecher GmbH in Lower Saxony (Germany) and successfully established for several years as a contractor on the crushing market. Since 2011 he is a proud owner of a Rockster R900 Impact crushing plant , which has now been done properly and reliably over 5,000 hours of operations.

Market coverage increased significantly Through the new acquisition of the most compact system of Rockster, Holger Koppitz is now even more flexible, especially on limited spaces such as in urban areas, the R700S shows its great strength. The job possibilities of both Rockster systems - R900 and R700S - are ranging from asphalt, gravel or concrete recycling and processing of natural stone, such as granite or limestone.

Koppitz now expanded its business and invested in spring 2014 in his second mobile crushing plant - again a machine from Rockster . He opted this time for the R700S impact crusher , the most compact system in the Rockster portfolio as it can cover an even larger market. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:

The Rockster Impact Crusher R700S in detail Main arguments according to Koppitz for the R700S: • Optimum adjustment to the final grain (by hydrostatic drive) • Less war costs due to hydrostatic drive

Rockster Recycler GmbH Austria Tel: +43 (7223) 81000 | Fax: +43(7223)81000329 eMail: marketing@rockster.at | www.rockster.at Wirtschaftszeile West 2 | A-4482 Ennsdorf Tel: +43(7223)81000 | Fax: +43(7223)81000-329 eMail: office@rockster.at

• Crushing gap can be continuously adjusted -> very precise screening curve

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Rockster Recycler GmbH

Compact and yet powerful

Thanner in Tyrol trusts in the R700S for his demolition and recycling business The Thanner GmbH, headquartered in Hart/Zillertal in Tyrol is known for its diverse applications. Whether protection structures, excavation, demolition or recycling, Markus Thanner and his team always do their jobs with a lot of effort and have many years of experience. „Especially in connection with buildings you can see that a minimization of the total cost is achieved by controlled demolition.“ For that reason, they have upgraded in their field of demolition and recycling and invested in a Rockster impact crusher R700S in late summer of last year.

No construction site is too small, no forest path too narrow Due to the compactness of Rockster‘s R700S it is easy for the team of Thanner to ship the plant with their own truck and smallest jobs are thus easily feasible.

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Thanner goes for R700S :

Thanner is also specialized in the construction of forest roads and often has to climb on narrow forest roads up to 1,800 meters in altitude with the machines. With the R700S, the material is then processed for road construction (picture 1 and 3 in use with limestone) on site, and this allows so save about 50 truck loads per day and moreover saves a lot of time and also protects the environment.

Screening system for high-quality asphalt granulate In Thanner‘s asphalt operations RAP is processed into asphalt granulate which is used as an adjunct in the road again. Especially for these jobs he appreciates the Rockster screening system. The screen box RS73 and the return belt RB65 make the R700S a complete package for creating quality grain in one operation. The return belt is also designed for a quick and easy use as stockpile belt. For dust suppression he regularly uses the sprinkler system, which is very effective, and according to Thanner it does simply work with a connected hosepipe.

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Collected experience Meanwhile, the machine was in use for over 500 hours and Markus Thanner is still convinced of Rockster: „The two adjustable swing beams are a great advantage, my team hadn‘t have any blockage so far, what makes them work faster and more efficiently.“ The good accessibility for all service and maintenance work is also emphasized, as the excellent support of Rockster and Haberl. „I am really more than satisfied with this great machine,“ says the entrepreneur.

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NEWS & REPORTS Dr. Christoph Beumer, Chairman of the Beumer Group GmbH & Co. KG, welcomed the new CeMAT in Australia, stating, “Australia is an important market, above all for the transport of raw materials and the required bulk-cargo technology, but also for airport logistics, the mail order business and consumer goods transshipment. New ideas and technologies are therefore in demand. We have had a branch office there for years, and we are pleased with this further opportunity to meet customers. We see a growing market in Australia for our conveying, loading, pallet, packaging, sorting, and distribution technologies as well as our new bagging unit BEUMER fillpac.” Companies exhibiting at CeMAT Australia will present the complete logistics value chain. According to Germany Trade & Invest, the business success of Australia’s logistics sector is closely tied to the economic condition of the mining industry, where coal transports are especially important. However, it is crucial that Australia expand its infrastructure in order to keep pace with the desired economic growth. Consequently, CeMAT AUSTRALIA’s supporting program will feature discussions about the quality of roadways, airports, harbors, and railways. Australia already plays an important role for German providers of intralogistics products. According to the German Engineering Federation (VDMA), they exported to Australia goods valued at EUR 290 million between October 2012 and September 2013.

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About CeMAT CeMAT will run 19–23 May 2014 in Hannover, Germany. The world’s leading trade fair for intralogistics takes place every two years at the Hannover Exhibition Center. Due to CeMAT’s importance to the global intralogistics branch, five additional CeMAT events are now staged in the big growth markets: CeMAT RUSSIA (23–26 September 2014 in Moscow), CeMAT ASIA (27–30 October 2014 in Shanghai), CeMAT INDIA (10–13 December 2014 in Delhi), CeMAT AUSTRALIA (5–7 May 2015 in Sydney) and CeMAT SOUTH AMERICA (30 June–3 July 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil). Furthermore, Deutsche Messe organizes MATERIALS HANDLING EURASIA (19–22 March 2015 in Istanbul) and INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA (19–23 May 2015 in Milan).

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Deutsche Messe Messegelände | 30521 Hannover Brigitte Mahnken Tel.: +49 511 89-31024 | eMail: brigitte.mahnken@messe.de

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THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER July 2014 02 - 03 Jul Service-Praxisseminar Spezial ph-Messtechnik mit Topcal/Topclean 03. Jul Fachseminar Anlagensicherheit (SIL)

Gerlingen, Germany

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Weil am Rhein, Germany

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08 - 09 Jul Service-Praxisseminar Füllstand/Druck

Munich, Germany

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15 - 16 Jul Fachseminar Applikationen und Lösungen in der modernen pH-Messtech

Gerlingen, Germany

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29 - 30 Jul Service-Praxisseminar Spezial ph-Messtechnik in prozesstechnischen Anlagen

Gerlingen, Germany

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09 - 10 Jul 8th Annual Mining the Pilbara Conference 2014

Port Hedland, Australia

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09 - 11 Jul ISARC2014

Sydney, Australia

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16 - 18 Jul Life of Mine 2014

Brisbane, Australia

www.lifeofmine2014.ausimm.com.au

21 - 25 Jul Pan American Materials Conference 2014

São Paulo, Brazil

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21 - 25 Jul 1st Brazilian-German Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering

São Paulo, Brazil

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22 - 24 Jul Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition 2014

Mackay, Australia

www.queenslandminingexpo.com.au

22 - 24 Jul 11th Xinjiang International Coal Industry Exhibition

Xinjiang, China

www.icme.com.cn

24 - 26 Jul Mpumalanga Mining Expo 2014

Middelburg, South Africa

www.mpminex.co.za

28 - 29 Jul Practical Rock Mechanics

Perth, Australia

www.acg.uwa.edu.au

29 - 31 Jul Mine Ventilation 2014

Brisbane, Australia

www.mineventilationqld.com.au

Perth, Australia

www.acg.uwa.edu.au

04 - 06 Aug Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2014

Kalgoorlie, Australia

www.diggersndealers.com.au

06 - 08 Aug VIII CBMINA

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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07 - 08 Aug Minelixi 2014

Viña del Mar, Chile

www.fuenteminera.cl

Prague, Czech Republic

www.international-aset.com

18 - 20 Aug International Mining Geology Conference 2014

Adelaide, Australia

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18 - 20 Aug 3 Day MBA in Mining

Bangkok, Thailand

www.terrapinntraining.com

18 - 20 Aug Ninth International Mining Geology Conference 2014

Adelaide, Australia

www.ausimm.com

20 - 22 Aug COAL-GEN 2014

Nashville, USA

www.coal-gen.com

21 - 24 Aug Expo Bolivia Minera 2014

Oruro, Bolivia

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30 Jul - 01 Aug Ground Support in Mining

August 2014

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THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER August 2014 22. Aug Coal Market in India 2014

Janpath, India

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24 - 26 Aug 11th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FRAGBLAST 11 Sydney, Australia

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26 - 27 Aug AusAsia Min Tech

Perth, Australia

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01 - 05 Sep Argentina Mining 2014

Salta, Argentina

www.argentinamining.com

02 - 05 Sep "UGOL & Mining - 2014"

Donetsk, Ukraine

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03 - 04 Sep Technologietraining Foundation Fieldbus

Reinach, Switzerland

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03 - 05 Sep Argentina Mining 2014

Salta, Argentina

www.argentinamining.com

September 2014

03 - 06 Sep Steinexpo 2014

Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany

www.steinexpo.de

04 - 07 Sep Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy & Materials - 10th International Exhibition & Conference

New Delhi, India

www.mmmm-expo.com

Vancouver, Canada

www.geosyntheticssolutions.com

Vancouver, Canada

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08. Sep Introduction to Geosynthetics in Mining 08 - 11 Sep Geosynthetics Mining Solutions 2014 09 - 11 Sep 4th Global H&S Forum in Mining

Johannesburg, South Africa

www.energy.fleminggulf.com

10 - 12 Sep ExpoMina 2014

Lima, Peru

www.expominaperu.com

10 - 12 Sep Mining Australia Expo 2014

Perth, Australia

www.miningaustraliaexpo.com.au

10 - 12 Sep 2014 Coal Association Conference & Trade Show

Vancouver, Canada

www.coal.ca

10 - 12 Sep Expo Mina 2014

Lima, Peru

www.camese.org

12 - 14 Sep India International Gold Convention 2014

Pune, India

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15 - 19 Sep Electra Mining Africa 2014

Johannesburg, South Africa

www.electramining.co.za

15 - 17 Sep International Conference and Exhibition on Mining, Material and Metallurgical Education

Quebec City, Canada

www.iaemm.com/ICMM2014

15 - 17 Sep Seabed Mining Summit

London, United Kingdom

www.seabedminingsummit.com

16 - 18 Sep Deep Mining 2014 - Seventh International Conference on Deep and High Stress Mining

Sudbury, Canada

www.deepmining2014.com

16 - 17 Sep Surface Mining 2014

Johannesburg, South Africa

www.saimm.co.za

16 - 17 Sep Service-Praxisseminar Analyse

Berlin, Germany

www.de.endress.com

Munich, Germany

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17 - 19 Sep Mining World Central Asia 2014

Almaty, Kazakhstan

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17 - 19 Sep Colombia Minera

Medellin, Columbia

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17. Sep Fachseminar Explosionsschutz (ATEX)

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THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER September 2014 18. Sep Service-Grundlagenseminar FĂźllstand

Reinach, Switzerland

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21 - 25 Sep Uranium Mining and Hydrogeology 2014 International Conference UMH VII

Freiberg, Germany

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21 - 25 Sep 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10ICG) 2014

Berlin, Germany

www.10icg-berlin.com

Melbourne, Australia

www.imarcmelbourne.com

Las Vegas, USA

www.imex2014.com

30 Sep - 01 Oct Service-Praxisseminar Durchfluss

Hamburg, Germany

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30 Sep - 01 Oct 15th FPSO World Congress 2014

Singapore, Singapore

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Middelburg, South Africa

www.mpminex.co.za

Prag, Czech Republic

www.international-aset.com

Adelaide, Australia

www.ausimm.com.au

Oruro, Bolivia

www.tecnoeventos.org/boliviaminera.html

Sydney, Australia

www.fragblast11.org

Donetsk, Ukraine

www.ugol-mining.com

Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany

www.steinexpo.de

Lima, Peru

www.expominaperu.com

Sudbury, Canada

www.deepmining2014.com

Johannesburg, South Africa

www.saimm.co.za

Medellin, Columbien

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22 - 26 Sp IMARC 2014 23 - 25 Sep International Mining Conference and Expo IMEX 2014

Event Highlights 2014 24 - 26 Jul 11 - 12 Aug 18 - 20 Aug 21 - 24 Aug 24 - 26 Aug 02 - 05 Sep 03 - 06 Sep 10 - 12 Sep 16 - 18 Sep 16 - 17 Sep 17 - 19 Sep

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Geothermie - durch Innovation zur Wirtschaftlichkeit Die Norddeutsche Geothermietagung in Hannover bietet Hintergrund- und Praxisinformationen zur Nutzung von oberflächennaher, mitteltiefer und tiefer Geothermie in einer einzigen Veranstaltung. Treffen Sie rund 200 Experten aus der Forschung, Vertreter von Kommunen sowie Entscheider aus Unternehmen und lernen Sie Potentiale der Geothermie im Norddeutschen Becken kennen. Zahlreiche Projektbeispiele bieten jedes Jahr hervorragende Möglichkeiten, mehr über die Anwendungen der Geothermie zu erfahren. Initiiert wurde die Norddeutsche Geothermietagung 2008 als „Hotspot Hannover“ von hannoverimpuls, dem Geozentrum Hannover und weiteren Partnern.

Programm 7. Norddeutsche Geothermietagung Die 7. Norddeutsche Geothermietagung bietet an zwei Tagen alle Facetten der Nutzung geothermischer Energie mit Fokus Norddeutsches Becken: Sowohl die oberflächennahe als auch die tiefe Geothermie werden beleuchtet und mit Praxis-Beispielen illustriert. Die Tage sind einzeln buchbar. Mittwoch, 15.10.2014 | 1. Kongresstag 9.30 Uhr bis 10.00 Uhr Begrüßung 10.00 Uhr bis 18.00 Uhr Plenum | Oberflächennahe Geothermie

parallel: 14.00 Uhr bis ca. 18.00 Uhr Exkursion | Tiefe Geothermie Das Exkursionziel steht noch nicht fest.

ab 18.00 Uhr Impuls-Lounge im Geozentrum Hannover Donnerstag, 16.10.2014 | 2. Kongresstag 9.30 Uhr bis 17.15 Uhr Plenum | Tiefe Geothermie • Forschung & Entwicklung • Projekte in der Entwicklung • Projekte im Betrieb: Es geht!

parallel: 11.00 Uhr bis 15.30 Uhr Exkursion | Oberflächennahe Geothermie Das Exkursionziel steht noch nicht fest.

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Praxisforum Geothermie.Bayern 2014 Vom 08. bis 09. Oktober 2014 findet das Praxisforum geothermie.bayern statt. Die zweitägige Veranstaltung bietet der Tiefengeothermiebranche ein attraktives Programm und lädt die Teilnehmer in der angenehmen Atmosphäre des Hauses der Bayerischen Wirtschaft im Zentrum von München wieder zu Fachdiskussionen und zum Netzwerken ein.

Veranstaltungsort Haus der Bayerischen Wirtschaft Das 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.

Landeshauptstadt München München, die Stadt an der Isar, hat neben vielen Sonnenstunden im Jahr noch einiges mehr an Lebenqualität zu bieten. Für jeden Besucher offeriert die Stadt ein hohes Kultur- und Freizeitangebot, angefangen von zahlreichen historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten mit Schlossanlagen über eine international bekannte Kunst-Museenlandschaft bis hin zur gemütlichen Biergartenatmosphäre. Mit seinem Charme der „norditalienischsten“ Stadt Südbayerns ist München immer eine Reise wert.

Aber München ist auch das Zentrum der Erneuerbaren Energien, sowohl in Bayern als auch deutschlandweit. Bereits 2005 wurde die Landeshauptstadt offiziell mit dem Titel „Bundeshauptstadt im Energiesparen“ ausgezeichnet, der ihr bis heute geblieben ist. Neben der hohen Lebensqualität und zahlreichen Sehenswürdigkeiten hat sich München inzwischen zu einem europäischen Zentrum für Politik, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Forschung etabliert. Alleine die wirtschaftliche Förderung des Freistaates für den Ausbau der Wärmenetze von Tiefengeothermieprojekten zeigt, dass Bayern auf die Geothermie als festen Bestandteil des Bayerischen Energiekonzepts setzt. In diesem Sinne bietet München ein hochwertiges Ambiente mit exzellenter Infrasruktur für den Erfahrungsaustausch des ersten Praxisforums Geothermie.Bayern.

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Mining Technology Consulting Field of activity • Feasibility studies

• equipment selection

• Exploration

• drilling & blasting

• geological modelling

• slope stability & monitoring

• geostatistical resource estimation

• assessment of geotechnical risk

• resource classification

• hydrological investigation

• mine design

• health & safety in mining

• mine optimization

Geological Investigation Exploration • Survey & Mapping • Mineral exploration program • Geological investigation • Geochemical investigation • Geological and structural analysis • Microscopic investigation and mineralogical analysis

Geological Modelling • Data 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 Optimization Mine Planning • Design and optimization of pit layout • Mine development planning • Scheduling • Design of mine dumps • Optimum location of surface facilities

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Company-Presentation NEWS & REPORTS Equipment Selection & Modelling • Loading and haulage • Transport route optimization • Optimization of primary crusher location (Mobile / semimobile / stationary crusher) • Economic evaluation

Slope Stability & Monitoring • Geotechnical investigation • Groundwater investigation • Slope stability assessment • Slope design • Implementation of geotechnical instrumentation • Slope monitoring • Assessment and management of geotechnical risks

Drilling & Blasting • Planning of drilling and blasting • Blast vibration control • Control of borehole deviation • Economic evaluation

Compact courses For the international mining industry on mining methods and technology: • Seminars, conferences, courses, lectures and workshops

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