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The Editor

“Brexit means Brexit”

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Martin Ashcroft

can remember a time when statesmen spoke with great eloquence. The first speech uttered by the new Prime Minister of the United (for now) Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, however, included the truism “Brexit means Brexit”. This is not the most profound of inaugural statements, but I do have some sympathy with Theresa May. She will make more meaningful speeches as her premiership develops, but as nobody yet knows what leaving the European Union really means, what else could May say on her first day? Before I began this editorial, I fully intended to write something industry-specific, so I Googled “What does Brexit mean for the mining industry?” I got nothing. Plenty of people were willing to take a stab at what Brexit means to everything else, from business in general to foreign holidays and the price of bananas, but mining? Zilch. The European Union has changed beyond recognition from the Common Market the UK joined in the 1970s, and that’s one of the reasons people use for wanting to leave, but it’s still a club that nobody has ever left before. There is no guidebook

for such an event. A year ago I wrote an editorial expecting the Greeks to be the first to go, but it’s turned out to be the Brits. We still can’t quite believe it’s happened, and nobody, including the politicians charged with delivering the exit, has any idea what to do next. It doesn’t help that the referendum campaign was conducted as a free debate. Both Conservatives and Labour allowed members, MPs and even Cabinet ministers, a free rein to insult each other, assuming (I guess) that everybody would shake hands and carry on as true Brits after it was over. They might have done if the result had gone the other way, but the vote to leave has shaken everything up. Both parties are now undergoing a complete upheaval. So, if nobody knows what Brexit means to the UK or Europe yet, you can be sure no-one knows what it means to mining. When they do, I’ll be sure to let you know. In the meantime, all I can do is quote the Prime Minister. “Brexit means Brexit”. The only other thing I can be sure of is that no incumbent Prime Minister will offer the British public a referendum on anything ever again. •

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Contents........ Page 6 Geoprobe: Drilling equipment & tooling

The Editor: “Brexit means Brexit”

Nullabor mineral potential

Geoprobe: The best possible drilling equipment & tooling

Lithium mining in South America

News in brief / Pershing Gold announces PEA

Innovation: Molten salt technology

Largo Resources / Mining equipment market

Innovation: Laser vision lights mining gloom

Moolarben Coal Operations chooses CAT

Expander Systems: Custom solution

Six million dollar diamond / Guidance training

IPD: Helping mines survive

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geoprobe • Innovative People • Design and Manufacture • Technical Drilling Equipment

The Geoprobe® brand is sold all over the world to technical drillers in the environmental, geotechnical, and mineral exploration industries. As the manufacturer of this equipment, our people find and develop innovative ways to work safer and more efficiently, with a focus on collecting the highest-quality information with the most accurate results.

We are a team of skilled designers and craftsmen sharing the simple goal of producing the best possible subsurface drilling equipment and tooling in the world. We use our strong engineering roots and stay focused on designing and testing new and innovative products for our customers. Our products are known for extracting high-quality soil, groundwater, and rock samples in a safe and efficient manner using direct push, rotary drilling, and sonic methods. We strive to be known as leaders, and desire to work with the best technical drilling service providers to deliver reliable products along with knowledgeable product service and superior training and support. •

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Low investment. Low mobilization and operating costs. Compared to other types of drill rigs, our equipment is lightweight with a small footprint and has minimal impact on the surroundings and environment. Geoprobe® machines are mounted on tracks or on heavy-duty trucks.

Tooling options

Great machines require great tooling. Geoprobe® brand tooling is designed to be used with Geoprobe® machines to get the optimal use and performance from the machines. Our tooling options span from small to large diameter casing, rods, samplers, bits and accessory parts completing the size spectrum needed for use with our machines. Geoprobe®customers refer to our tooling lines as “Dependable, versatile, and efficient.” Our engineers are constantly working to innovate improvements in soil, groundwater and rock sampling systems. Over the years we have never stopped designing, redesigning, prototyping, testing, and proving new and improved sampling processes. As with our machines, all Geoprobe® tooling is manufactured in-house. None of our tooling design or manufacturing processes are outsourced. It’s the only way we can assure the delivery of high-quality products with the consistency of performance our customers expect from our brand. Our goal has been to produce superior products that improve existing technology, and to develop new technology that increases efficiency and improves results in the field. That continues to be our goal today.

Brand growth

As Geoprobe® customers expand their services to their clients, their work easily crosses industry boundaries, from environmental to geotechnical to mineral exploration.

A Geoprobe® Rotary Sonic rig and field team work at a remote mine rock dump site in the northern United States. One of the borings went to 55 meters within the Troutdale Formation, an alluvial sand and gravel deposit, characterized by cemented gravels, cobbles and ‘Volkswagon’ sized boulders. The field team attributes the success of the project to the power of the Geoprobe® Sonic Head. Even with soft ground conditions, rain showers, and other environmental concerns, the tracked rig allowed the field team to access the site and perform their work.

Geotechnical information is collected at a Canadian mineral exploration site using a Geoprobe® combination rig. Because of the Combo Head on the rig, the field team can make a quick switch from percussion hammering to augering to rock coring. Although Geoprobe® machines may appear small, they are big on power and big on performance. Geoprobe® machines are best known for their versatility, power, innovative features and unmatched customer service.

Our customers describe our equipment as versatile, innovative, easy-to-use, and supported like no other drilling equipment they own. Geoprobe® machines range in size from small, limited access machines that can fit into extremely tight spaces, to large platform/big performance rotary Sonic rigs. We were the developers of ‘direct push’ equipment; machines that ‘push’ tools and samplers into the ground without the use of drilling to remove soil to make a path for the tool. And our combo rigs were designed to perform all types of sampling; from soil, to groundwater, to rock, completing the work that two machines have been required for in the past. All Geoprobe® equipment is easy to mobilize including our largest, full-sized rotary Sonic rig that fits inside a 15-meter cube shipping container. Our large Sonic rigs have the power to compete with larger rigs, but their size and light weight allow for access to remote or confined sites. They are also fuel efficient. Low maintenance. •

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Working in New Zealand, this Geoprobe® Rotary Sonic was used with sonic dual tube tooling to retrieve samples of mostly cobble-sized Greywacke on the west coast of the south island. The filled liners contained vesicular basalt rock. Because the control panel on the Geoprobe® Sonic Rig is adjustable, it can be located at a comfortable distance from the working hole to keep the rig operator safe and away from spinning tooling.

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Over 40 years ago, this area was strip-mined for coal. The cuttings were thrown over a ledge, creating giant hills of cuttings. Since the tailings weren’t compressed down when they were dumped, it created an oxygen-rich atmosphere that had a lot of heat. There are still fires burning in this several-hundred-foot-mound of cuttings. Information gathered during this augering process with a Geoprobe® rig helped determine that the fires were near the 30-meter mark. The augers were so hot when they returned to the surface, the field team had to move the augers with welding gloves.

Geoprobe® customers are confident they have the equipment that can gather a lot of quality data without spending a lot of money to do it. We refer to this as ‘high value holes’. From mineral exploration to mine development, from environmental monitoring to restoration and reclamation, Geoprobe Systems® has overburden and hard rock sampling equipment that’s compact, reliable and strong. Geoprobe® equipment is extremely well suited in the areas of: • • • • • • • • •

Preliminary site assessment Drilling in mine tailings Mine site drilling (geotechnical and environmental) Rock coring Shallow exploration screening and sampling Sampling overburden materials Installing monitoring wells in tailings piles/ponds Heap leach sampling Mine expansion investigations

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The right machine

As mentioned, Geoprobe® offers three types of machines for the mineral exploration industry: • • •

High-performance rotary sonic rigs Direct push machines Limited access machines

Rotary Sonic Rigs: The Geoprobe® Rotary Sonic offering has surprising power in a compact package that customers are utilizing in very difficult-to-access locations. All parts of the sonic rigs focus on safety, efficiency and accuracy in order to help make the job successful. Rig operators also benefit from two main safety features of the Sonic rigs. One is the adjustable, easy-to-use control system which features an operator presence bar and emergency stop for operator safety. Multiple emergency stops are located around the rig and on the wireless and tethered remote systems. The control panel also features an integrated systems display that provides real-time systems

Innovative Machines and Tooling for Mineral Exploration Versatile and reliable track-mounted sonic, rotary and direct push Geoprobe® brand machines have a proven performance record sampling soil, groundwater and rock. From preliminary exploration to mine development, from environmental monitoring to restoration and reclamation, the large selection of overburden and hard rock systems available from Geoprobe Systems® are compact, reliable, and innovative. Our products are known for their ability to complete multiple applications with one machine and unsurpassed customer support. Investment, operation and mobilization costs are reduced because of the machine’s compact size and weight, which also affords access to sites larger drill rigs are prevented from entering. Call us today for more information.

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One of the Geoprobe® limited access machines is heli-portable and can be easily disassembled in three pieces … the drill mast, the tracks, and the power unit … and re-assembled in about 15 minutes. Here, the track section is flown in to a mountainside and lowered to the site. The machine was then used to advance 4.25 in. hollow stem augers to install 2.0 in. groundwater monitoring wells. The rig is well-suited for continuous soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and monitoring well installation at remote drilling sites, including this one in Alaska.

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Three 8x10 (left) and 6x8 sonic core samples were retrieved from a site in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States using a Geoprobe® Rotary Sonic rig. Geoprobe® Tooling designed for Rotary Sonic rigs pull samples using both conventional 8x10, 6x8 and 4x6 sampling or by using Geoprobe® exclusive sonic dual tube systems.

(Above) Close encounters with trees and vegetation were no problem for this Geoprobe Direct Push machine in Alaska. With an approximate weight of 3,600 kg and 1,626 mm wide, this track machine still delivers 160 kN of downforce and 214 kN of retraction force. This machine also features built-in oscillation for easy setup on sites with rough terrain, uneven slopes, or hills. The machine remains stable while the field operator aligns the probe cylinder and tool string on a straight path into the subsurface.

analysis and a suite of built-in diagnostic tools. The swingarm controls swings freely from the rig and lets the operator be in the position needed to help align a rod or to be at a safe, comfortable distance away from a spinning drill string. Another key safety feature is a rod-handling system that also increases productivity while decreasing operator fatigue. This powerful system can safely handle large diameter 1.5m and 3m rods and casings, minimizing heavy lifting and manual effort. Adjustable angles also permit precise head alignment. The power for our Sonic rigs comes from a ten-year researched and tested sonic head program before introducing them to the market. The Geoprobe® designed and manufactured patented Sonic heads are capable of running 3m tooling. The 50K dynamic force has the power to advance 114mm to 254mm diameter tooling. And the two-speed oscillation has the torque needed to maintain rotation in tight formations. The Sonic head features a centerline side-shift function which moves the head side-to-side so you can work the inside diameter of the rod without moving the foot or without re-positioning the machine. This allows the operator to easily and safely access the dual pivoting winch mast system. We continue to design and manufacture our own Sonic product line which offers 8 x 10, 6 x 8, and 4 x 6 sampling and our exclusive dual tube sonic sampling and weighted

Geotechnical information and confirmatory samples for a new gold mining site were gathered in Canada using a Geoprobe® Direct Push machine. The mining company was constructing an open pit mine and building a berm surrounding the entire mine. Geotechnical information was collected using standard penetration tests in the overburden by casing the hole with hollow stem augers and using split spoon samplers until they hit bedrock. They continued into the rock, through some pieces as large as a full-sized truck, to confirm the consistency of the bedrock. They completed the borehole by installing a monitoring well to monitor any leaching that may have occurred over time. The project was completed in record time while other previous attempts failed using much different and larger machines.

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Geoprobe® engineers developed Sonic Weighted Wireline Systems for sonic sampling to complement the sonic dual tube sampling tooling. The success of the Geoprobe® sonic weighted wireline system is Mass. The latching system used for coring is replaced by a weight system that holds the core barrel in place at the bottom of the tool string. Once the weight system is initially put into the tool string, it’s not handled again until after the last sample has been retrieved from the borehole. During every sample extraction at ground surface, the weight system is easily handled by the rod handler and never by the driller or driller’s helper. It’s faster and it’s safer for the operator.

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• Cover Story: Geoprobe A highly portable and easy to mobilize Limited Access Geoprobe® machine works at a potential mining site in Greenland. The machine was used to complete field investigations and geotechnical surveys. The area had limited access and no roads, and equipment was mobilized to the site using a helicopter with a sling capacity of 1,200 kg. This machine, which operates from an independent power source, weighs only 595 kg (including the power unit) and could be lowered with supplies to the survey areas. Based on previous work with this machine, the field team knew they could retrieve intact soil samples even in unfrozen friction soil, resulting in higher-quality samples compared to similar core drilling equipment.

wireline tools. Geoprobe® is the only manufacturing company that offers different sampling methods … in collection bags or liners … in the industry. With our sonic liner collection system, you can view the accurate depths from which a sample is pulled. Our Sonic owners know with their rig purchase comes with comprehensive training for rig operation and maintenance, and one-on-one, individual training for the use of tooling and the rig. We also provide the best Sonic service support in the drilling industry. When our customers call with a need, we respond.

We were the first

Direct Push Machines: Geoprobe Systems® introduced the first direct push machines to the environmental industry and changed the way soil, groundwater, and soil gas samples were collected. Ever since those first direct push machines went to the field, our company has invested heavily in engineering to continue the development of new designs and innovative techniques for safer, faster, and easier collection of high-quality subsurface samples. Geoprobe® direct push machines rely on the static (vehicle) weight of the machine combined with a percussion hammer mounted on a drill mast as the energy for advancing a tool string. Although many direct push machines are equipped with augerheads for rotary drilling, direct push tools do not remove cuttings from the probe hole during the sampling process. Instead the machines depend on the compression of soil or rearrangement of soil particles to permit advancement of the tool string. Soil samples are collected in liners and can be viewed from the depth they were extracted for the precise location and identification of subsurface materials. This is

Geoprobe® Direct Push machine is used in the hills of West Virginia. Because of the machine’s design, no waste cuttings are brought to the surface when collecting soil corings. And because the machine is mounted on tracks, accessibility to sites such as this are possible.

especially useful when identifying the location of metals in tailings piles or tailings ponds. The lighter weight of the tracked direct push machines also allows them to drive on extremely wet tailings piles. Our direct push machines are the most popular in the environmental industry, and continue to grow in popularity in the exploration industry. They are loaded with features and capabilities that enhance subsurface sampling … from direct push to hollow stem augering, from air and mud rotary to concrete and rock coring. Our customers find these machines flexible to perform multiple tasks in a single mobilization which allows them to reduce their client’s time and expenses. A Geoprobe®customer in South America recently commented that he is no longer using a rotary drill for overburden sampling because the water required for rotary drilling was flushing minerals from his sample. He now uses a Geoprobe® direct push machine to collect samples, which does not require water during the sampling process, so he can be assured of the validity of the sample. He has also eliminated bringing up contaminated materials and no longer uses an auger for the process. •

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Geoprobe Systems® heavily invests in engineering to continue our innovative product development. The engineering team works with customers to identify tooling and machine needs, then works as a group to research, develop, design, field test and demonstrate new tooling. The engineering team carries the work from developing conceptual ideas to actual product testing until the tools and machines are ready for market. The Geoprobe® team consists of hard-working, energetic and forward-thinking people who want to make the Geoprobe® experience the best it can be.

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All Geoprobe® equipment is easy to mobilize including our largest, full-sized rotary sonic rig that fits inside a 15-meter cube shipping container. Our large sonic rigs have the power to compete with larger rigs, but their size and light weight allow for access to remote or confined sites. Geoprobe® machines are fuel efficient. Low maintenance. Low investment. Low mobilization and operating costs. And they are sold and operated all over the world.

These machines are also ideal for monitoring well installation in tailings, and can eliminate the need for using conventional augers for well installation. The light weight of Direct Push machines plus using Geoprobe® tooling is ideal for monitoring well installation especially for determining levels of arsenic or other metals in tailings that may be threatening water sources for nearby communities. Prepacked monitoring wells can be installed without bringing contaminated cuttings to the surface, thereby eliminating the need and cost for proper waste disposal. Limited Access Machines: These machines go where others can’t. They were designed for customers who must focus on size for sampling in remote locations, where roads or travel is limited, or for tight, hard-to-access areas that place limits on the height, weight, and overall size of a machine. But power and performance are still key. Geoprobe® machines in this category are light-weight. They can be, for example, mounted on two wheels and powered from an auxiliary power source, or a tracked model to squeeze through heavy forests or easily

loaded on to airplanes or small shipping containers, or they can be heli-portable and can be disassembled into three sections for easy and quick assembly on the ground. The Limited Access machines push smaller diameter tooling packages, but are equipped with a powerful Geoprobe® percussion hammer for shallow sampling. They are costeffective to purchase and operate, but can still get the job done, especially in less-than-ideal environments. Our company goals include producing the best drilling equipment and tooling for the drilling industry. We continue to work towards that goal by developing and manufacturing innovative, high-quality machines and tooling that are safe to operate and productive and efficient in the field. If our brand is new to you, we encourage you to go to our website … geoprobe.com … check out who we are. We have distributors in the United States and all over the world who would be glad to talk to you about how Geoprobe® can help you be successful. Or call us, 1-785-825-1842. •

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Pershing Gold announces preliminary economic

Onassis Mining Group, a New

York based mineral exploration and development company focused on gold exploration, mining and processing in South America, has announced that a subsidiary of the company is in advanced negotiations to purchase a gold processing plant in Ecuador. The subsidiary, Piedra De Oro, holds mining rights in Ecuador. The intention of the purchase is to generate cash flow and revenues from a plant that is capable of exploiting and refining gold from gold ore. The plant under consideration has a processing capacity of 100 tons of ore per day, which can be increased to 500 tons per day with licensing.

assessment for Relief Canyon Mine

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Golden Star Resources has

commenced pre-commercial production at its Wassa Underground Mine in Ghana. The successful blasting of the first stope took place on 10 July 2016, delivering the first ore from the new underground mine to the Wassa processing plant. Wassa Underground is expected to achieve commercial production in early 2017, at which time it is expected to deliver 2,000-2,500 tonnes of ore per day. Ore from Wassa Underground will be mined in conjunction with ore from the Wassa Main pit and blended for feeding to the processing plant.

ershing Gold Corporation has announced completion of the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on its Relief Canyon Mine in Pershing County, Nevada. The PEA was carried out by Mine Development Associates of Reno, Nevada. “We are pleased to report completion of the PEA for Relief Canyon. Achieving this milestone is key in our critical path to advancing the Relief Canyon Mine,” said Stephen D. Alfers, Pershing Gold’s Chairman and CEO. “Moving this lowcost, low capital project forward continues to be our priority, and the high IRR shown by this PEA validates the last several years of work our team has put into the project. The PEA also highlights the gold resource at Relief Canyon that continues to be geologically open in three directions, presenting the potential to grow the deposit through continued drilling. Growing the deposit could allow for continued operation several years beyond the current life of mine without replacement capital,” Alfers explained. The PEA evaluates the economics of two alternative mining scenarios: first, self mining by Pershing Gold with its own manpower and equipment, and second, mining through mine contractors who supply the manpower and equipment to deliver material to the company’s processing facilities. “The PEA highlights the potential opportunity to increase net cash flows and Project NPV by 20% through the use of self mining,” stated Alfers. “We will evaluate very carefully those two alternatives as we approach the decision to restart the mine.” Since acquiring the Relief Canyon Project in August 2011, Pershing Gold has expanded the gold resource and conducted metallurgical tests to evaluate the heap leach characteristics of the Relief Canyon deposit. Pershing Gold intends to commission a third-party pre-feasibility study (PFS) to support the decision to restart the mine, and to support future financing efforts or other corporate objectives. The necessary state and federal permits for phase 1 of the project are expected be issued in Q3 2016. The data currently available for the Relief Canyon deposit are generally sufficient to support preparation of a PFS with the exception of a pitslope geotechnical evaluation that is currently underway. The completion of a PFS is not expected to negatively affect the company’s timeline to production.

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Petra Diamonds and Ekapa Mining have entered into a joint venture agreement, combining their operations in the Kimberley area into an unincorporated joint venture called the Kimberley Ekapa Mining Joint Venture (KEM JV). The respective operations comprise Petra’s Kimberley underground mines (via its subsidiary Crown Resources (Pty) Ltd), Ekapa Mining’s tailings operations (via its subsidiaries Super Stone Mining and Kimberley Miners Forum (Pty) Ltd); and Kimberley Mines tailings operations (via Ekapa Minerals (Pty) Ltd owned 50.1% Ekapa Mining and 49.9% Petra). Ekapa Minerals acquired Kimberley Mines from De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Limited, effective from 18 January 2016. •

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Vanadium miner Largo Resources graduates to TSX

argo Resources Ltd. has received approval for the listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The shares commenced trading on the TSX from 4 July 2016 and will continue trading under the symbol “LGO”. As a result of the graduation to the TSX, there will be no further trading of the company’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange. “We are very excited to begin trading on the TSX as it provides Largo with greater visibility to the marketplace, broader exposure to international and institutional investors, and increased liquidity,” said Mark A. Smith, president and chief executive officer of Largo. “While the TSX Venture Exchange has served us well, this

graduation was the next natural step for Largo.” Largo Resources is focused on the

production record of 780 tonnes set in May. Vanadium is primarily used as an alloy to strengthen and reduce the weight of steel. Vanadium enhanced steels are used in a range of products including rebar, automobiles, transport infrastructure etc. With consumption increasing at a compound annual growth rate of over 8% for the past several years (Roskill, 2015), vanadium is a bourgeoning commodity which lacks opportunities for investment in the wider market place. As trends in the steel industry now demand increasingly stronger and lighter products for advanced applications, the use of vanadium is expected to continue to grow over the medium and long term.

“The TSX provides Largo with greater visibility to the marketplace” production of vanadium pentoxide at its Vanadio de Maracás Menchen Mine in Brazil. In a separate announcement, Largo said it had achieved another new monthly production record at the mine during the month of June, producing 801 tonnes of vanadium pentoxide (V2O5 ), surpassing by 3% the company’s previous monthly

Global mining equipment market expected to grow

ccording to a new report by Allied Market Research, World Mining Equipment Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2015 – 2022, the global mining equipment market is expected to grow by almost 8 per cent to $156 billion by 2022. Asia-Pacific accounted for the highest revenue of over $50 billion in 2015, followed by LAMEA. The market growth is likely to be driven by increasing demand for coal in electricity generating applications, increasing demand for technologically

advanced mining equipment, and rising construction of roads and railways through hilly areas. Asia-Pacific would continue to be the dominant market for mining equipment throughout the forecast period and although surface mining equipment accounted for the largest share of the overall market in 2015, the metal mining application segment is forecast to witness the fastest CAGR during 2016-2020.The mining drills and breakers segment is expected to

exhibit the fastest growth during the forecast period. Product launch and acquisition are the key growth strategies adopted by the leading market players to strengthen their foothold in the market. Key companies profiled include Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Sandvik, Joy Global Inc., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Atlas Copco, AB Volvo, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Metso, and Liebherr Group. •

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Moolarben Coal Operations choose Cat longwall mining system

aterpillar is to supply a complete longwall mining system to Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Ltd, which operates the Moolarben Coal Complex in the western coalfields of New South Wales, Australia, on behalf of a joint venture. The site includes an underground thermal coal development project as well as an open cut mine that produces export-quality thermal coal. Joint venture partners are Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Ltd (81 percent), a consortium of Korean companies represented by Kores Australia Moolarben Coal Pty Ltd (9 percent), and Sojitz Moolarben Resources Pty Ltd (10 percent). The joint venture’s majority partner, Yancoal Australia Ltd, has been operating Cat longwall mining systems successfully at its Austar and Ashton mines in New South Wales and in the North Goonyella mine in central Queensland. The Cat longwall system will be supported by WesTrac, the Cat dealer

package will manage shearer operation. This package features Longwall Navigator, which integrates software in the gate ends and shield controllers, improving production efficiency and accuracy while minimizing wear life. The control system incorporates sophisticated algorithms that enable full 3D navigation, as well as advanced floor profile calculations and precision sensing technologies. This combination of technologies enables three features: Horizon Control, which guides the shearer over undulating seams; Extraction Control, which directs the machine to follow defined floor and roof profiles to optimize production; and Face Alignment, which keeps the face straight for consistent production with less wear of the conveyor system. The complete system will be tested by WesTrac in New South Wales in early 2017. It is expected to be fully operational at the Moolarben mine in fourth quarter 2017.

in the region, and will include 148 Cat roof supports with operating height ranging from 1.9 to 3.8 m (6.2 to 12.5 ft) and with support capacity of 1,329 tonnes. A Cat EL3000 shearer with total installed power of 1875 kW will deliver production capacity in excess of 5000 tonnes per hour. Coal will be transported from the face with a Cat PF6 armoured face conveyor, 302 m

“The complete system will be tested by WesTrac in New South Wales in early 2017” (910 ft) in length including a beam stage loader and belt tailpiece, with total installed power of 2400 kW. An Advanced Automation Control •

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Six million dollar diamond

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etra Diamonds Limited has sold a 121.26 carat white diamond recovered at the Cullinan mine in South Africa for US$6.0 million (almost $50,000 per carat). The sale took place as part of the company’s June sales process in Johannesburg. The stone has been bought by a joint venture comprising Nemesis International and Golden Yellow Diamonds, two leading diamond

manufacturers who specialise in large diamonds. Petra Diamonds has interests in six producing operations: four underground mines in South Africa (Finsch, Cullinan, Koffiefontein and Kimberley Underground), extensive tailings operations in Kimberley (via its interest in the Kimberley Mines) and one open pit mine in Tanzania (Williamson). It also maintains an

exploration programme in Botswana. Located 37 kilometres north-east of Pretoria in South Africa, Cullinan is one of the world’s most celebrated diamond mines. The largest rough gem diamond ever found, the 3,106 carat Cullinan diamond, was discovered there in 1905. This iconic stone was cut into two diamonds which form part of the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.

Guidance training for operators at Renison Bell Tin Mine

arlier this year RCT successfully delivered its ControlMaster® Guidance ATX2200 Teleremote training course to operators at Renison Tin Mine in Tasmania - with an overwhelming response. RCT product trainer Alan Barton executed two separate, level one courses (both theory and practical) to 12 enthusiastic participants who were keen to try out the new system fitted to their new Caterpillar 2900G loader. The site had previously used RCT’s Teleremote systems, so while some of the operators were familiar with the technology, none of them had any previous exposure to

Guidance (which is an upgrade from Teleremote). The operators’ level of experience varied quite substantially from no experience with remotes at all, to line of sight experience from years ago, to Teleremote operators with more than 10 years’ experience. “Without exception they were blown away by the performance of the Guidance system,” said Barton. Feedback included, “I can’t believe how fast it goes!” and “I never expected it to be so smooth around corners.” The standout comment came from an operator who described the Guidance system as a “life changer.” “I am forever going home from

work with headaches and sore eyes from the concentration required to keep the machine off the wall – now I can relax and concentrate on getting a good bucket,” a Renison Tin mine operator said. Barton said he felt very positive about the feedback he received from all of the operators throughout the duration of both courses. “Everyone was very keen to take ownership of the system, to make it work to the best of their advantage,” he said. “They saw Guidance as a big benefit to them and could see that it was going to make their working lives a lot easier.” •

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of Nullabor mineral potential

ew images released this month provide a fresh insight into the geology beneath Australia’s vast Nullarbor Plain, one of the world’s under-explored mineral frontiers. The images of the earth’s crust to a depth of 60 kilometres, spanning a 484-kilometre stretch, follow Australia’s transcontinental rail line between Cook in South Australia and Haig in Western Australia, identifying a number of large geological structures – an important first step to understanding the opportunities for mineral exploration. Dr Rian Dutch from the Geological Survey of South Australia said the new imagery would give explorers a much better idea where to search to locate mineral deposits of economic value near the earth’s surface. “The Nullarbor is a genuine, greenfield exploration area, so every little bit of information is a major value-add. When we combine ground seismic and airborne study results with information of the crustal conductivity, we can see dynamic regions where major crustal-scale structures come near the earth’s surface,” he said. “These areas are generally more prospective as they provide pathways for fluids and magmas from the earth’s mantle to migrate into the upper-crust, potentially carrying valuable metals within reach of the surface. “With all of that information we’re going to get a much better idea of what’s

“It’s remote but it’s not so remote because it’s got a major highway and a railway running right through the middle of it, and it’s very flat,” he said. “The reason it’s such a big frontier is because until we had done this work we had no idea how thick those limestone covers were. “This work has shown that the cover’s only 300-400m thick – the same sort of thickness as the cover over Olympic Dam. If you have a high grade deposit it becomes economic at those sorts of depths. “In terms of the potential, it’s hard to tell at the moment because the data’s limited as to where the best spots are going to be, but there are a couple of interesting anomalies on the South Australian side that have got a lot of people interested.” The South Australian Government contributed $1.75 million through its PACE program to the South Australian segment of the $3.15 million project, with collaborative partners Geoscience Australia and AuScope Earth Imaging providing the remaining $1.4 million. The arid Nullarbor Plain is the world’s largest single exposure of limestone bedrock, and stretches about 1100km from east to west at its widest point. It is also home to the longest straight section of railway in the world (478 km) and the longest straight section of highway in Australia (146.6 km).

going on with the geology there and what the area might be prospective for, and this will lead to new exploration in the region.” The Geological Survey of South Australia, in collaboration with Geoscience Australia and the Geological Survey of Western Australia, produced the images as part of a non-intrusive ground seismic survey. The latest release is the final leg of the largest study of its kind undertaken in Australia and completes a two-year, 834km study transect from Tarcoola in South Australia to Haig in Western Australia.

“The Nullarbor is a genuine, greenfield exploration area” The collaborative work has generated two sets of seismic imagery: the first provides a snapshot of the earth’s crust to 60 km depth, while the second shows the top 15km in greater detail. Dr Dutch said the Geological Survey of South Australia would conduct a drilling program in early 2017 to further assess the area. He said the area had been opened up to application bids, which a number of companies were considering. •

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Lithium mining in South America A PGI Intelligence report on the investment environment surrounding the lithium industry in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia

rowing demand for lithium in the next few years will see increasing investor interest in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, which boast the world’s largest reserves of the mineral, according to a recent report by London-based risk management consultancy PGI. Bolivia has the largest single deposit of lithium, the report notes, but rudimentary infrastructure, a challenging regulatory environment and doubts around the security of investments will continue to pose obstacles to investors. Chile’s lithium industry is the most mature in the Americas, and its reserves of lithium are of higher quality and more easily exploitable than those of Bolivia, yet the constitutional definition of the mineral as a strategic asset has complicated the investment process and could slow future investment. Regulatory reforms to encourage investment in Argentina’s mining sector will likely speed up lithium industry growth and could see the country have the fastest project growth rates of the lithium triangle. The potential growth of the lithium market is debated, but market trends indicate that lithium will be an increasingly profitable sector within mining in the next five years. Demand for lithium grew at an average annual rate of 11 per cent between 2010 and 2015, and the price of 99 per cent pure lithium carbonate exports to China - the world’s largest lithium 36

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market - more than doubled in the last two months of 2015 alone. This growth in demand is projected to continue due to forecast supply shortages and a predicted increase in demand for lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles and batterybased energy storage. Joe Lowry, president of advisory firm Global Lithium, expects global demand for lithium carbonate to rise to between

“Bolivia, Chile and Argentina have all made it clear they intend to develop their lithium deposits” 280,000 and 285,000 tonnes by 2020 from about 163,000 tonnes in 2015, with larger spikes post-2020. Bolivia, Chile and Argentina are likely to become key players in the lithium industry, with the lithium triangle of salt flats (salars) of Uyuni in Bolivia, Atacama in Chile and Hombre Muerto in Argentina accounting for more than 70 per cent of the world’s known reserves. All three countries have made clear they intend to

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invest in and develop their lithium deposits, offering a mix of different opportunities and obstacles for investors.

Bolivia

Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni contains the largest reserve of lithium in the world, but presents a challenging operating environment that will require significant start-up costs. Located in a remote location some 3,600 m above sea level with little surrounding infrastructure, the transport of product from Uyuni will be costly, not least given that Bolivia lacks a seaport. Moreover, the type of lithium at Uyuni requires a consistent supply of chemicals for the processing of brine, the transport for which will be hindered by the region’s poor accessibility. In order to become a viable production site, the salt flat will require the construction of first rate infrastructure and the bringing in of both technology and skilled labour from outside the area. Although no specific local content requirements on lithium mining have been announced, the government’s strict general local content requirements of a maximum 15 per cent of foreign employees create an additional obstacle. High levels of state control over lithium mining and a burdensome tax regime also present hurdles to investment in Bolivia’s lithium sector. The government has pledged

US$925 million of investment in lithium and has stated that it will only partner with foreign companies willing to provide technology and expertise in the processing phase of lithium on Bolivian soil as part of efforts to develop a domestic addedvalue industry of higher value goods. Previous proposals to exploit lithium reserves from foreign companies with substantial expertise in lithium battery and electric car technology including France’s Bolloré, South Korea’s LG Group and Japan’s Mitsubishi and Sumitomo have so far failed to materialise. A letter of intent was signed between the Bolivian government and French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA) in 2014 to explore cooperation around the lithium industry but few details of these developments have subsequently emerged. President Evo Morales has also stated the government aims to retain at least 60 per cent of revenues from any partnership arrangement. Investment security will remain a concern in light of the previous nationalisation of foreign mining companies and the limited investor protections provided by the 2015 law on arbitration. In 2012, the government nationalised Glencore’s Colquiri tin and zinc mine and South American Silver’s Malku Khota silver-indium mine. The nationalisation of Malku Khota •

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was justified on the grounds of violent civil unrest, which could serve as a future pretext for nationalisation as lithium mining could see a resurgence in civil unrest if community engagement efforts fail or environmental impact and intensive use of water are not managed. Government law offers no guarantees of investment security, as the 2015 law on arbitration stipulates that disputes arising from investment in natural resources are not subject to arbitration. In the event of expropriation, the government has generally bided by the rulings of international arbitrations, but these are lengthy and were made considerably more risky for investors by Bolivia’s withdrawal from the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in 2007. Despite the aforementioned political challenges, the longterm outlook for investment in Bolivian lithium could change with the 2019 general election, when President Evo Morales is constitutionally required to leave office. Although levels of political risk to mining in a post-Morales government are unknown at this time and could remain under future Movement for Socialism (MAS) leadership, some companies viewing Bolivia’s lithium mining prospects are likely already considering engagement in the sector, especially in light of the long-term investment cycle for mining projects. The success of the government’s current pilot lithium development programme with Germany’s K-Utec and its ability to engage foreign partners in joint development projects will be indicative of wider investor appetite and the prospects for mineral processing in Bolivia more broadly. The growing interest of manufacturing companies dependent on lithium 38

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to engage in the production phase and secure longer-term contracts guaranteeing supply at more stable prices could incentivise some to invest in such joint ventures.

Chile

High quality reserves, a favourable climate and existing industry and transport infrastructure will aid the development of Chile’s lithium sector in Salar de Atacama. Investors could also benefit from Chile’s expertise in the mining process, which first began to produce lithium carbonate in 1984. The country was the second largest lithium producer in the world in 2015, behind Australia. Despite the benefits offered by Atacama, regulations around lithium investment present a potential disincentive for investors. The government considers lithium a strategic material, making the award of concessions a more heavily regulated and politically divisive process. The government’s first ever tender for a special lithium contract in 2012 was a failure, with a concession awarded to domestic chemical company SQM cancelled shortly afterwards due to irregularities in the bidding process. An ongoing contractual dispute between SQM and the Chilean government also highlights the potential legal difficulties that concession holders may face. SQM is currently engaged in arbitration with the government Economic Development Agency, Corfo, after it threatened to revoke SQM’s licence, accusing the company of underpaying royalties and market manipulation. SQM meanwhile insists it has always complied with contractual obligations.

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Government exploration of public private initiatives to develop the lithium industry could facilitate a more open investment climate for private companies in Chile’s lithium sector. Santiago will be keen not to lose out market share to other emerging lithium producers such as Argentina and in February 2016 agreed with Albemarle Corp - which acquired Rockwood in 2015 – to almost triple production at their facilities in Salar

“Argentina’s President Macri has undertaken a series of reforms to improve the investment climate” de Atacama and Sector La Negra. The move is opposed by SQM, which asked local authorities to invalidate the deal alleging serious violations of environmental regulations during the evaluation process in May 2016. The public reaction to increased private investment in lithium could also influence the pace of reform in the sector while the activities of state mining company Coldelco, which holds two existing concessions, will be illustrative of the level the government intends to participate in lithium in upcoming years.

Argentina

Political change with the election of President Mauricio Macri in December 2015 and the improving legislative landscape for mining companies could see rapid growth in Argentina’s lithium industry. Lithium reserves are concentrated in the provinces of Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca, and benefit from similar geological conditions to the lithium-rich salt flats in Chile, with higher quality lithium and rapid brine evaporation rates. Since assuming office in January 2016, President Macri has undertaken a series of reforms to improve the investment climate, including the elimination of currency controls which previously complicated the repatriation of profits, and the removal of a 5 per cent tax on mining exports. Argentina’s Mining Code gives each province autonomy in determining the strategic status of lithium, which in turn determines if concessions can be granted to private investors. Companies with total or near-total ownership of lithium concessions include Dajin Resources, which holds a 100 per cent stake in the Salinas Grandes lithium site in Jujuy, and Galaxy Resources, which has a 96 per cent stake in Sal de Vida. FMC Corp, which already operates in Argentina, has expressed optimism around the investment climate in Argentina’s lithium sector under the Macri administration, in line with wider investor sentiment regarding Argentina’s natural resources. The speed of development of projects such as the Olaroz facility operated by Orocobre and the Western Lithium project - due to begin production next year - will provide early indicators of the market’s growth.

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Molten salt technology

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olten salt technology is being developed for use in mineral processing in the mining industry to reduce energy and water costs. The University of South Australia has formed a collaborative research funding partnership with Centrex Metals Limited in a bid to use the cutting-edge technology to significantly reduce energy and water usage, and therefore the cost of mineral processing using molten salts. The research, based around the Oxley Potassium Project in Western Australia and undertaken by UniSA’s School of Engineering and Future Industries Institute, will expand current molten salt research for solar energy applications into minerals processing with a view to maximising successful technology development and commercialisation. The research program, led by University of South Australia Associate Research Professor Frank Bruno, will develop a minerals processing circuit to leach, extract and purify metals from silicate minerals in a solely molten salt environment, without the need for subsequent aqueous processing. If the research is successful it will significantly reduce energy and water use, and consequently, costs. South Australian company Centrex Metals Limited will use the technology at its Oxley Potash Project to become the first commercial and cost competitive manufacturer of bulk potassium chloride fertiliser from potassium feldspar ore. The Oxley project is located in the midwest of Western Australia about 125km southeast of the port of Geraldton. The project is a very rare 32km long shallow dipping and outcropping potash feldspar rich lava flow.

Centrex Minerals CEO Ben Hammond said the technology would take advantage of the unique liquid properties of molten salt to not only convert metals within silicate ore to an extractable form, but also separate and purify them, saving energy and water and reducing the overall project footprint. “It will allow us to look at competing in the bulk fertiliser space for our globally unique large scale potassium feldspar deposit at Oxley, creating more long-term jobs in Australia’s currently struggling mining industry,” Hammond said. Molten salt technology has previously been used in the solar and nuclear energy industries at temperatures up to 600C, including the 110MW Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project in Nevada. The University of South Australia project will use salts at temperatures from 850C and above for the first time. Assoc Prof Bruno said the research could have broader implications for mineral refinement in the mining industry and provide valuable insights for its further development in the solar and nuclear industries. “Salts at the higher temperatures are generally more corrosive and also because you’re at higher temperatures that in itself creates greater reactions,” he said. The UniSA team is a world leader in molten salt technology and has focused on its applications for thermal energy storage for the past four years. “We would never have thought we would be able to use it for this application,” said Assoc Prof Bruno, but now that people know we are working with a higher temperature molten salt they are coming to us with all sorts of applications they are wanting us to look at.. •

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Laser vision throws light on mining gloom Thermal coating techniques are finally having their day

he biggest laser of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere is set to help an Australian surface engineering company double production. LaserBond has been using thermal coating techniques to produce hard-wearing components and products for the mining, power generation, manufacturing and agriculture industries since 1992, but a downturn in the mining industry is helping to fuel demand for its products as companies look to maximise productivity. LaserBond Chairman Allan Morton said the company’s laserapplied coatings typically tripled the life of a product. “This is effectively 3D printing using industrial robots and industrial lasers to add material to existing substrates to create better performing products,” he said. “The economic benefit is not so much that the components are lasting longer, it’s that you don’t have to shut the system down to change components so they’re getting longer cycles out and that has ramifications in the workplace health and safety area as well. “When everything was going fine in our boom times people said ‘we will not pay that’ because even though we might have four times the life we might be double the price. Now companies are looking at costs and the cost of downtime

“The cost of downtime overwhelms the incremental cost of any higher-performing component that we supply. We said our day would come at the bottom of the cycle!”

overwhelms any incremental cost of a higher-performing component that we supply. We said our day would come at the bottom of the cycle.” Founded in New South Wales, the company has about 65 staff and has had a plant in South Australia since 2013. It has recently formed a research collaboration with the University of South Australia’s Future Industries Institute and is establishing 44

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a new “laser cell” in Adelaide featuring a 16kW laser, which it hopes to have up and running in September. “We know that we make a 60 per cent energy saving, we get higher efficiency and we get less waste with these new lasers. We currently have the three most powerful lasers in Australia in this industry and the one we’re buying will be twice as big again – it will be the highest power laser beam used for laser cladding in the southern hemisphere. LaserBond predominantly manufactures for the mining industry and exports about 80 per cent of its products to countries including Chile, Mongolia and South Africa. Products are typically made from steel and then applied with materials such as nickel alloys, tungsten, titanium carbides and

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ceramics. Manufactured items include mining picks, furnace doors and ‘down the hole’ hammers. “Basically, we can apply a surface to any metal component that wears, to make it last longer. We can make new parts or give old parts new surfaces that make them better than new,” said Morton. The company expects the new laser to allow it to double production. “We’re able to deposit material quicker than we currently do and also it’s all about energy. We can put a certain amount of composite material on a part, and we want to be able to increase our speed to enable us to be more cost effective for our customers.” LaserBond founder and executive director Greg Hooper is recognised as a world-leader in the field. He has moved

from Sydney to Adelaide to play a key role in the research & development side of the business and the collaboration with UniSA at Mawson Lakes, which is just a five-minute drive from the company’s SA base at Cavan. “There is a lot of opportunity in a lot of different industries. I’ve been working on materials and depositing those materials better and quicker so we can be more competitive,” he said. “We envisage that South Australia has the focus for the R&D and it will become our product manufacturing division, which will be our biggest division over time. It appears to me that the time is changing with regard to the collaboration of universities with private industry and it’s very enlightening.” •

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The Expander® System eliminates line boring and welding. It consists of an assembly that includes a pin body that is tapered at both ends, two slotted expansion sleeves, two tension washers and two fasteners. When the fasteners are torqued, the tension washers push the expansion sleeves up the tapered part of the pin, creating full-surface contact even if bores are worn.

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(Right) New Hampshire, U.S.A., land-manager Steve Nogueira uses his backhoe to remove tree stumps and move rocks and material. He turned to Expander® System when he needed pins for his swing cylinders. “Expander® System custommanufactuered the pin assemblies,” he said. “I had them within days and installed them myself.”

teve Nogueira owns what he terms a “gentleman’s farm” in eastern New Hampshire. Nogueira doesn’t raise crops or livestock, but he does have seven acres of land management. A few years ago he purchased a used 1999 JCB 214 backhoe with about 2,700 hours that he uses for various applications, such as moving fill material and rocks and removing stumps. “It gets a good workout and now has close to 4,000 hours,” said Nogueira. “Over time, I noticed a lot of extra movement in the king post area that shouldn’t occur during boom swinging and stopping. I thought the pin bushings needed to be replaced, but when I pulled everything apart, I realized the fix was going to be more involved. The upper and lower pin bores for the left and right swing cylinder eyes were worn oblong and would only get worse if the problem was not addressed. I understand line boring and welding are expensive, time consuming, and the problem tends to return over time. I looked online for an alternative and found the Expander® System.” (www.expandersystem.com) The Expander® System eliminates line boring and welding. It consists of an assembly that includes a pin body that is tapered at both ends, two slotted expansion sleeves, two tensions washers and two fasteners. When the fasteners are torqued, the tension washers push the expansion sleeves up the tapered part of the pin, creating full-surface contact even if bores are worn. This permanently eliminates the movement that causes pivot wear and damages bores. It’s designed to be a one-time solution for the lifetime of the machine. The Expander® System has a 10-year/10,000-hour warranty. Steve Nogueira, who has seven acres of land management in eastern New Hampshire, U.S.A., shows where he recently installed Expander® System pins. “Line boring and welding are expensive, time consuming, and the problem tends to return over time,” he said. “I looked for an alternative and found the Expander® System.”

“It looked like Expander already had a part number for the two pins I needed, but I had a unique situation with a clearance issue,” said Nogueira. “I talked with Expander’s Regional Sales Manager Rod Whipple and Engineer Dave Decker, and we came up with a solution. Expander custom manufactured the pin assemblies. I had them within days of placing the order, and I installed them myself in about four hours. The results have been great. I would definitely recommend the Expander® System.” •

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hat do you do when management tells you to cut your engine maintenance budget by $250,000 (or more)?

After the panic subsides, you might begin by sorting your itemized budget expenses from high to low. Where are you spending the most money on engine maintenance? Human resources usually represent a large portion of your expense profile; however, unless they are sitting around playing cards all day, this is probably the last place to look when it comes to making cuts. Finding and keeping good heavy-duty equipment mechanics/technicians is becoming a major management challenge these days. Sending staff home may cut your costs in the short term, but this tactic could have dramatic repercussions in the long term. In most cases, human resource reductions should always be an alternative of last resort.

“For the last three years the mantra at mining companies has been cut costs and cut budgets. Projects have been delayed, expansions have been shelved, exploration stalled and expenditures deferred…belt-tightening extends from the top tier right through the industry…” Excerpts from article by Frik Els published 9/21/15 (Mining.com)

What do you do? Well, we know that miners are good at digging holes, but what if you simply cannot dig yourself out of the hole you are currently in today? One way is to sort through your historical budget expenses by category (in detail) in order to discover areas where you can obtain the greatest savings. Also, you may uncover some insights into your cost structure, especially as you research into some of the higher dollar expenses. What can you eliminate? What items are ‘must have’ versus ‘nice to have’ when it comes to operating the business? You might contact your key suppliers and challenge them for meaningful savings (i.e., not just one time low single digit percentage discounts). Some companies look to find creative ways to squeeze another 500 hours from an engine, but extending maintenance intervals can be a dangerous decision. 54

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• IPD: Helping Mines Survive “Miners become leaner and meaner to thrive in a lower price environment…the world’s 4th largest iron ore miner stated that lowering operating costs enabled the company to generate strong cash flows…miners and developers are doing all they can to merely survive, while they continue to work on reducing costs and increasing operational efficiencies.” Excerpts from article published by S&P Global Platts (source: The Barrel: The essential perspective on global commodities)

How else can you save a little today, and possibly save even more tomorrow? Along the way to figuring out how to reduce your budget expenses, you will be faced with considering changes to your current processes. Change is hard, and you may face resistance and variations of “that is the way it has always been done here”. You will most likely want to do the commonly acceptable changes, such as reducing overtime expenses and other necessary steps. However, changing a long valued process, such as considering alternative sourcing, can provide significant savings and may be the key element in achieving your bridge savings goal.

Cutting Costs 101 One area of potential savings for owners and operators of heavy equipment originates from a question that has been posed for a very long time…whether or not to source all parts and service from an OE dealer, or consider aftermarket alternatives? Typically, high maintenance expenses for a large piece of heavy equipment are often directed to OE dealer resources without any other consideration. Thus, this is one logical place to look for more savings. You may ask yourself, “What are the key things to consider in making a change to procuring parts and services from the aftermarket?” To begin, who is the aftermarket company? How long have they been in business? What are their capabilities, especially with regard to technical expertise relating to their parts and your equipment? What parts do they offer? Do they offer the latest technologies? What quality assurance processes do they implement? What is the scope and range of their business? How do they keep up with product updates? What kind of savings can you expect?

Dollars & Sense When companies and industries are stressed, such as during the difficult economic conditions that we are currently experiencing in the mining industry, looking for cost savings may require changing traditional ways of doing business. Consider the dollars involved and what makes sense... reducing budget expenses only in ways that make sense to the sustainability of your business is a prudent approach. Purchasing your engine repair parts from a reputable aftermarket supplier is one such consideration in support of sustainability. •

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Considerations in mining operations

Engines in Mining The mining industry is highly dependent on engine power for many operations, which can be directly or indirectly involved with power generation, a variety of materials actions (drilling, extraction, processing and movement), and also in various support roles. Engines power a wide range of important mining machines, such as blast hole drills, excavators, haul trucks, front-end loaders, and more. Also, mining operations occur in some of most difficult operating environments in the world, and mining equipment engines must also endure high load operations, often of a continuous nature. In order to promote operations continuity, it is important to maintain strong processes associated with engine repair and maintenance to ensure maximum uptime. In addition to the service side of maintenance processes, your selection of engine repair parts can have a dramatic impact on your bottom line. Quality parts that are engineered specifically for heavy-duty operations are often considered a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;must haveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the mining industry. 56

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The Independent Aftermarket: YOU HAVE A CHOICE! On many engines, specifically after an engine series reaches its first or subsequent expected overhaul periods, equipment owners must make a decision to continue to return to the original equipment manufacturer for parts and service, or contact an independent servicer and/or specify aftermarket repair parts for their engine service. Some manufacturers, such as IPD, specialize in engineering and manufacturing more recent engine models as they approach their first overhaul period. The independent aftermarket is made up of companies that are independently owned, and not typically associated with the OE manufacturer. The message to equipment owners is simple, YOU HAVE A CHOICE… to select aftermarket parts for your engine servicing, often at a substantial cost savings compared to OE parts.

A Change in ‘Mineset’: Not all parts are made the same! Engine parts that are engineered for ‘heavy-duty’ equipment and usage are often difficult to discern. If you purchased mining equipment, then it can be inferred that the original engine specification is also of a heavy-duty nature. Of course, engine swaps have been known to have occurred in used equipment, so you always want to only source heavy-duty components for any engines you are using for mining.

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Cylinder Pressure Comparisons - Diesel Engines Piston Type Aluminum Two Piece Articulated One Piece Steel Friction Welded Steel

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One key component in each engine is the piston. The history of pistons starts long ago with 1-piece aluminum pistons, which later evolved to a 2-piece articulated design with steel crowns in order to accommodate high combustion chamber pressures (and heat). Later model engines required an evolution to a 1-piece all steel piston for ever-increasing pressure requirements, and more recent designs evolved to friction/inertia welded pistons designed for even higher pressures. In general, under most circumstances, it is not recommended to mix piston design types in the same engine. IPD is a unique aftermarket parts manufacturer, with over 60 years of experience servicing the mining industry, and providing the most up-to-date line of engine repair kits and components. IPD uniquely engineers high quality pistons for both old and newer model engines. IPDSteel pistons were designed specifically for newer applications, and IPD now owns several patents (and a patent-pending) on all of the steel variation piston designs noted above, so you have a choice when it comes to parts sourcing and cost savings. IPD also looks for opportunities to innovate, such as with C18/C32 application IPDSteel pistons.

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Piston & Liner Assy. (Cylinder Kit) for C32 engine

Long ago, IPD pioneered the application of induction-hardening on cylinder liners for heavy-duty applications, and continues this process on most IPD liners sold today. More recently, a unique steel construction cylinder liner design for C18 and C32 engines is specified for added cylinder strength, and IPD engineered and developed an IPDSteel alternative to the OE design. Don’t be fooled by lesser designs, such as a C18/ C32 cylinder liner made of cast iron (not steel) that could be found in the market recently, and which resulted in failures in the field.

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Similar heavy-duty engineering and design statements can also be made for an engine’s gasket set, which is an important part of every engine overhaul. Lesser companies specify automotive specification materials for heavy-duty applications, which is a failure waiting to happen. IPD only specifies heavy-duty gasket materials to ensure that each set performs as expected in real-world mining operations. Also, IPD specifically brands almost all IPD gasket components, so that you know that you are using IPD specification, high quality materials that meet or exceed OE performance levels.

Not all suppliers are the same! Some suppliers are simply ‘repackagers’, selling parts from a wide range of manufacturers that may have a variety of capabilities and competencies. Simple repackagers may be able to offer very low prices because they may not own the product specifications, nor conduct any engineering and/or quality assurance processes, instead relying only on the manufacturer. Also, some suppliers do not attempt (nor have the capability) to implement product innovations that can help to resolve field issues when they arise, even in some cases with OE parts. Lastly, some suppliers do not have the expertise to provide technical data, nor to understand and specify (and validate) complicated parts specifications, nor to configure kits and solutions that can help you with your business. 60

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• IPD: Helping Mines Survive IPD QUICK FACTS • • • •

IPD has been manufacturing continuously since 1955. IPD parts powering industrial engines worldwide in over 110 countries. IPD services customers in a wide variety of industrial markets. IPD leads the aftermarket with engineering and technical innovations, including various design patents and patents-pending.

Quality, Innovation, Service and Support IPD is the preferred choice of discriminating mine maintenance departments and engine servicers worldwide.

IPD is an example of a high quality manufacturer that designs and engineers parts to IPD specifications, and also maintains strict quality assurance processes. IPD parts are typically reverse-engineered from OE parts (in conjunction with industry design standards) to ensure that OE level specifications are developed, and the designed operating parameters of the engine are adhered to. Following are some questions you might ask of an aftermarket supplier before you make your sourcing decision: •

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Internal engine parts are responsible for powering your engine, and are not just along for the ride. IPD parts tolerances and specifications are more precise than most other parts manufacturers are capable of understanding or measuring, especially on the most critical parts. Your suppliers and servicers are your partners, and careful sourcing selection can help you to achieve success both financially and with your customer base. •

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helping mines survive IPD engine parts support more cost effective mining operations worldwide by providing quality, reliability and reduced costs.

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Mining operations worldwide rely on IPD engine parts for cost effective reliability, quality and durability. Recent economic realities have forced mines throughout the world to consider how best to survive. Engine repair and maintenance budgets are one important area in which costs can be reduced without risk to performance and up time. IPD can help minimize downtime and improve operations efficiency by providing proven quality engine parts that are designed to meet or exceed original equipment level specifications. From haul trucks and construction equipment, to mills and mining machinery, IPDpowered heavy-duty engines have proven durable and reliable over extended service hours of operation. IPD is the leading aftermarket supplier of high quality repair & replacement parts for mining engines. IPD provides a wide range of quality/precision-engineered repair parts that you need to keep your powered mining equipment running strong. Parts available include: • • • • • • • •

Cylinder Kits and components Cylinder Liners Engine Bearings/Bushings Valvetrain Complete Gasket Sets (and components) Cooling, fuel, and lubrication system components Remanufactured turbocharging systems Miscellaneous hardware

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IPD QUALITY, INNOVATION, SERVICE & SUPPORT Quality Assurance Quality design is a high priority at IPD. It is important to note that IPD is an ISO90012008 quality process certified company (certified by Lloydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Register Quality Assurance Ltd, an organization dedicated to improving performance and reducing risk). IPD is dedicated to the measurement & quality control sciences, and has made major investments in precision inspection measuring equipment and quality assurance staff.

IPD employs Lean & Six Sigma methodology for continuous improvement, and all processes are documented and audited. IPD also implements specialized OEM level processes such as production parts approval processes (PPAP) following Auto Industry Action Group (AIAG) standards (from Advanced Product Quality Planning) for improved design/ production quality (covering part inspection, qualification, in process/final inspection). IPD further provides industry-leading warranty protection and servicing, performance tested and qualified heavy-duty materials, and the latest technologies for reliability, longevity, and performance.

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Quality Engineering IPD specifications are based on 60 years of experience, and industry standards from SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) & ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). IPD employs quality-focused processes such as 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), mechanical & hydropulsator testing, and more. ISO product development processes are based on a phase-gate approach to ensure quality, performance and efficiency. Components are defined by drawings & specifications derived by IPD Engineering, with specifications based on OE parts and industry standards (via reverse engineering) to ensure compatibility with original engine design intent. Further, stress analysis and durability tools (such as accelerated life and engine testing) are employed to improve product life and performance.

Quality Manufacturing IPD employs high quality / precision manufacturing methods such as investment casting, precision CNC machining, precision honing, inertia/friction welding, and specialty coatings. State-of-the-art equipment is utilized to manufacture parts with extreme tolerances found in modern technologically advanced engines. IPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decades of manufacturing experience and innovative processes ensure reliable parts quality and consistency, and also the knowledge and expertise to comprehend, implement and maintain strict specifications and tolerances. IPD employs in-process quality inspections to ensure that quality is imbued at the source. Dedication to implementing lean enterprise concept principles, moving from a batch mentality to an efficient flow focus, and minimizing work-in-process helps to improve quality and flexibility. IPD also focuses on value to the customer by product family, identification and elimination of steps (waste) that do not create value, and adopting efficient/repeatable value-creating processes.

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innovative parts Pistons, Pins And Rings IPD pistons include such critical/precision design features as ovality, optimized pin bores, and special coatings for improved functionality and corrosion/ wear resistance. One development priority is to achieve optimal piston and pin interaction via precision machined pin bores or using aluminum bronze alloy bushings. Design validation includes 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), and a variety of testing methods (such as hydro pulsator, ultrasonic, mechanical, and actual engine runtime). IPD typically considers over 100 key design specifications per piston. From OE level critical specifications, to precision CAM and CNC machining, to specialty finishing and final quality sampling, IPD pistons set a standard of excellence. Past IPD piston innovations (such as specialty pistons with an added ring and one piece oil dams on applicable steel pistons) have helped to resolve field issues with OE designs. IPDSteel™ patented and patent-pending pistons are heat treated for strength, durability, heat and wear resistance, thermal management and dimensional stability. IPD piston designs include as follows: • • • •

Friction welded (Patent #9216474) for very high cylinder pressure applications 1 piece (Patent-pending) featuring an exclusive one piece oil dam plate for improved reliability versus 2 piece designs 2 piece articulated (Patent #7938093) joining an IPDSteel crown to an aluminum skirt 1 piece aluminum

In addition, IPD piston pins are case hardened for strength and durability, and are engineered with very high quality material specifications, such as nickel chromium and molybdenum alloy steel for durability. IPD piston rings sets are application-specific for maximum performance and durability. Premium materials and processes are utilized for improved hardness, friction reduction, resistance to corrosion and wear/scuffing, optimal fuel consumption and emissions performance. Superior specifications and production processes such as PVD (physical vapor deposition) applied coatings ensure performance. Quality controls include critical tests such as tension analysis and gap measurement. IPD piston rings are designed to work synergistically with related IPD and OE components as a system. Lastly, innovative IPD Style tri-fold/marked packing sleeves protect rings during shipping and handling, and indicate each ring position to minimize installation errors.

Cylinder Liners IPD cylinder liners were originally known as the “Hard Liners” because of pioneering work utilized induction-hardenening to control depth of heat treatment for maximum wear and optimum durability. IPD specifies ideal surface hardness specifications for proper ring seating and engine durability (too hard = inhibits ring seating, too soft = reduces engine life & increases oil consumption). IPD conducts a variety of tests to ensure quality, such as dimensional layout, surface finish, elemental chemistry, physical properties, flange break, and extreme magnification micro structure analysis. IPD quality cylinder liner specifications include as follows: • • • • • •

Precision-honed ID surface finishing for proper break-in, oil control, and long ring life Roll burnished flanges for increased liner flange strength Consistent flange thickness tolerances Centrifugal casting for maximum material compaction Application-specific construction, such as high alloy casting or IPDSteel hightensile seamless tube for C18 & C32 applications Attention to detail in I.D. tolerances for proper piston and ring clearances, and O.D. tolerances for proper installation.

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Valvetrain IPD valvetrain is preferred by machine shops worldwide. IPD quality specifications such as added thickness Stellite® valve seat facing provide superior corrosion and wear resistance. Bi-metal valves are friction welded in optimized locations to ensure superior strength by application. Precision engineered seats are analyzed for seating angle accuracy as well as various other critical dimensions. Springs are tested using specialized equipment such as computer controlled CNC spring tester, and are evaluated for spring rates (opening & closing) and compression force, ensuring strength, hardness, corrosion resistance and durability. Guides feature OE level hardness and geometric groove patterns, and such special coatings as graphite phosphate for enhanced lubricity.

Engine Bearings IPD engine bearings incorporate materials and coatings designed to OE and ASTM standards, with such high quality materials as SAE carbon steel and copper aluminum alloys for long life and reliable performance. IPD developed ‘grooved’ design connecting rod bearings to improve cavitation resistance in selected applications. IPD also utilizes special application-specific construction specifications, such as an advanced 5 layer design with optimized copper, lead and tin microstructure (i.e., best in industry) material specification for 3500 series engine bearings that have undergone extensive laboratory and engine testing, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) evaluation. Superior specifications in such areas as wall taper, wall thickness, alloy thickness, tang width, eccentricity, embedment, hardness, plating adhesion and other critical dimensions ensure quality and performance (100% inspected for critical crush height and wall thickness). •

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Gasket Sets & Components IPD gasket set components utilize premium heavy-duty materials for reliability and longevity, such as head gaskets made of OE style multiple layer steel (MLS) and IPDStyle high density fiber/metal composite. OE level performance is assured in such critical areas as tensile strength, creep relaxation and crush resistance. OE style & IPDStyle 1-2-3™ ‘complete’ gasket sets available: YOU HAVE A CHOICE! IPDStyle 1-2-3 Complete Gasket Sets are available in the following configurations: out-of-frame, in-frame and cylinder head replacement. IPDStyle kits save you time…one IPD part number completes an overhaul (versus many OE part numbers). Each set includes packed & clearly marked sub-assemblies for ease of identification and application (i.e., your technicians can find the items they need quickly), and expert set configuration to ensure you have all the components you need to complete your repair. Full package contents listing so that you know every component included in the assembly in advance, and IPD branded premium specification materials selected specifically for each application.

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exceptional service & support Since 1955, IPD has been successfully servicing commercial and industrial industries. Cost effective pricing and quality enable you to be more competitive (real value for customers and end users). Globally based regional managers help customers build their business with local sales, marketing and technical assistance.

Global Operations, Distribution, & Technical Support IPD owns and operates business offices and customer service/distribution centers throughout the Americas, Europe and Australia for improved order response/fulfillment. Customer service representatives are among the most knowledgeable in the industry, and are available to assist with your quotes and orders. On-line technical support and warranty submission systems are also available to help you with questions and issues. And, you can reduce risk and protect your investment with IPD’s industry-leading limited warranty coverage.

On-line Applications and Part Number Catalogue IPD saves you time and money with real-time system features that you can access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (at your convenience). Extensive parts catalogue with tens of thousands of engine configurations (exclusively available for IPD customers). Other special features include: • • • • • •

Real-time/updated inventory availability (selected locations) Customized part number lists creation for easy reordering Interactive help screens (help is only a click away) Related parts assistance (other parts you may need) Customized net pricing (your specific account pricing) IPD images available for your website and promotional projects.

Summary Mining projects require operational consistency and reliability. Only quality parts can meet the demands of these harsh conditions, and provide the total engine service life that work sites require. IPD parts are designed and engineered for high quality and reliable performance (component specifications based on OE parts). IPD also provides a worldwide network of expert distribution and customer service staff to help you with your requirements. And, all IPD parts are protected by an industry leading warranty protection. Contact IPD today and discover ‘The IPD Difference’.

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ION-IX

Advanced ION EXCHANGE Technology Why use ION - IX ? TM

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Highest recovery of precious metals Steady product & efluent stream Reduced chemical and water usage Lowest O&M costs

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Reduced chemical & water usage Lower waste volumes, higher concentration of metals recovered Compact footprint Reduced resin inventory Flow rates of up to 500 m3/h per valve possible

Elution profile with metals separated by ION-IXTM

Dikberd 14 unit 10A ● B-2200 Herentals ● Belgium Tel & Fax: +32 (0) 14 70 50 41 sales@puritech.be ● www.puritech.be

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Advanced ION EXCHANGE Technology Nickel / Cobalt

Zinc Recovery

Uranium

Copper Recovery

Nickel Laterite

Rare Earth

What Puritech does... Plant design The engineering of continuous countercurrent ion exchangers CCIX includes: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

PFD & mass balance Process & Instrument Diagram Technical data sheets 3D design Piping & vessel drawings Electrical & instrumentation Commissioning Start-up

Pilot trials & Process Development Puritech has developed a process design simulation package. This software package allows us to calculate process performance before pilot trials. We have several pilot systems available for: ● ● ● ● ●

Optimising of existing process applications Developing new hydrometallurgy applications Obtaining data for a full size production plant Testing of different types of resin Providing proof of high performance

Copper Recovery Advantages of ION-IXTM System over solvent extraction for copper recovery are: ● ● ● ● ●

Lower capital and operating cost No fire hazards No crud formation or handling Much smaller footprint No strong electrolyte post-treatment

After electrolyse, copper can be extracted from the solution.

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What Puritech builds... Nickel Laterite Nickel is a hard, silver white metal. It is mainly used in the manufacturing of stainless steel, steel alloys and superalloys. Nickel laterite can be found in large amounts in the tropics and comprises 73% of the world nickel resources.

Nickel - Cobalt Separation A 200 m3/h Ni/Co Separation plant has been designed and installed in Africa by Puritech. By using a split elution, the Nickel is separated from the Cobalt stream. A double or triple adsorption zone allows removing the desired metal almost completely.

Zinc Recovery The Zinc chloride can be removed from pickling acid. ZnCl2 will form a stable complex which is removed by anion resin. The resin is afterwards eluted with water.

Uranium & Rare Earth Applications Hydrometallurgy is used more and more as the first choice to recover precious metals. Some of the applications are: Uranium Lithium Rhenium Germanium Gold & silver ● ● ● ● ●

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electrical equipment

Doran Manufacturing Lee Demis Director of Business Development 2851 Massachusetts Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45225 Ph: (513) 699-6230 Email: Demis_Lee@Doranmfg.com Web: www.doranmfg.com

Established in 1953, Cincinnati, Ohio based Doran Manufacturing LLC. is a global leader in tire pressure monitoring systems and other transportation safety technology. Doran 360TM TPMS continuously monitor tire pressure and temperature data using wireless valve stem-mounted tire pressure sensors. Doran TPMS data can be integrated with telematics to communicate tire pressure and temperature data off equipment via wifi, gps and more for remote visibility of tire data. LumAware Advanced Photoluminescent safety products include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE – Helmets, Safety Vests) Exit Signage and more that makes workers performing tasks in low light/no light conditions safer, and illuminates exits and escapeways in emergencies.

loose ends: the hardware required for automatic or semi-automatic data acquisition – and the software to collect, store, and analyze data in a simple and efficient way on a single combined powerful platform.

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We provide turnkey solutions – including system architecture, hardware and software development, telemetry, and instrumentation – as well as individual components customized to and augmenting existing project needs.

Canary Systems, Inc. Mining Group 4732 Oracle Road, Suite 112 Tucson, AZ 85705 USA Tel: 520.887.9800 info@canarysystems.com www.canarysystems.com

drilling & blasting

Dyno Nobel 2795 East Cottonwood Parkway Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 Phone: 800-732-7534 Fax: 801-328-6452 Email: marketing@am.dynonobel.com Customers in the mining industry choose Dyno Nobel for quality products, reliable service and technical expertise. Dyno Nobel is the market leader in North America with facilities in Australia, Canada, the United States, Indonesia, Mexico, South America and Papua New Guinea. With a customer driven focus, Dyno Nobel develops practical products that will benefit customers in real time. Customers can count on real solutions to their pain points of today, helping them to reduce costs and increase production. Renowned for excellent safety performance and innovative explosive products and services, Dyno Nobel continuously delivers groundbreaking performance through practical innovation.

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platform. We provide turnkey solutions – including system architecture, hardware and software development, telemetry, and instrumentation – as well as individual components customized to and augmenting existing project needs.

Canary Systems, Inc. Mining Group 4732 Oracle Road, Suite 112 Tucson, AZ 85705 USA Tel: 520.887.9800 info@canarysystems.com www.canarysystems.com

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GEA Group Peter-Müller-Str. 12 40468 Düsseldorf Germany Tel +49 211 9136-0 chemical@gea.com GEA is one of the largest supplier for process technology and components for sophisticated production processes for many industries worldwide. Across a broad range of mining and mineral operations, GEA offers technologies, equipment & services in evaporation and crystallization, drying, cooling, calcining and conditioning, classification, thickening and dewatering, crud treatment and solvent extraction and wastewater management.

Salter Cyclones Salter Cyclones specialises in fine solids removal with its own Hydrocyclones and Multi-Gravity Separators. These achieve powerful and precise separations in practical, compact, reliable, operator friendly and economic systems. Salter Cyclones Limited Tel: + 44 1242 697771 Fax: + 44 1242 690895 Email: sales@saltercyclones.com Web: www.saltercyclones.com

MINPRO

MINPRO International have subsidiary offices in 4 countries all of which have the same business, supplying mineral processing equipment and engineering for the mineral processing industry worldwide. Our main products are AKER Flotation Machines; Hydraulic Roller Mills, Semi Mobile Modular Concentrators, Hydro Cyclone Batteries as well as Polyurethane wear parts for the mineral processing industry. We deliver complete new mineral processing installations, renovation and upgrade existing mineral processing plants, retrofitting the AKER flotation mechanisms in existing flotation machines as well as engineering services and consultancy

Tel: +48 515 368 833 Minpro International Sp. z o.o. www.minpro.com

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mining equipment rentals

United Mining Rentals (UMR) was born out of a specific niche in the market for both short and longer term rentals for both new and used, Sandvik & Getman equipment for both underground & surface mining and also tunnelling applications. Coupled with +35 years of experience in the mining business, UMR provides both sales and rental of new & used mobile equipment for various mining & tunnelling operations across the world. In addition, our sister company, QME Mining Services Division (which operates as an International mining and tunnelling contractor), also operates a large fleet of predominately Sandvik equipment.

Tel. +353 (0)87 149 1945 www.unitedminingrentals.com

Adrok is a cutting edge service technology company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with exclusive global patents to Atomic Dielectric Resonance (ADR) imaging technology. This innovative technology has been developed for use in Oil and Gas, Mining and Civil Engineering sectors. Adrok’s technology has been used in several projects around the world to explore the sub-surface geology and locate accurately and identify precisely the fluids present at great depths providing high resolution without drilling the underground. This subsurface imaging scanner generates ‘virtual borehole’ logs of subsurface geology from the surface. It is lightweight, field rugged and portable, to enable cost-effective mobilisation.

49-1 West Bowling Green Street Edinburgh, EH6 5NX (Scotland, UK) Tel: +44(0) 131 555 6662 Email: info@adrokgroup.com Website: http://adrokgroup.com/

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Formed in 1997, Canary Systems provides integrated geo-monitoring solutions for a broad range of mining applications, including open pit, tailings, SW-EX, and underground. We help clients better manage risk, monitor performance, and increase the safety of their operations by tying together the loose ends: the hardware required for automatic or semi-automatic data acquisition – and the software to collect, store, and analyze data in a simple and efficient way on a single combined powerful platform. We provide turnkey solutions – including system architecture, hardware and software development, telemetry, and instrumentation – as well as individual components customized to and augmenting existing project needs.

Canary Systems, Inc. Mining Group 4732 Oracle Road, Suite 112 Tucson, AZ 85705 USA Tel: 520.887.9800 info@canarysystems.com www.canarysystems.com

Salter Cyclones specialises in fine solids removal with its own Hydrocyclones and Multi-Gravity Separators. These achieve powerful and precise separations in practical, compact, reliable, operator friendly and economic systems.

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Salter Cyclones Limited Tel: + 44 1242 697771 Fax: + 44 1242 690895 Email: sales@saltercyclones.com Web: www.saltercyclones.com

scales & weighing equipment

IVAC Industrial Vacuum Systems Ltd., manufactures a powerful pneumatic powered vacuum/ delivery system that allows you to pick-up and deliver your most difficult materials. The materials can be wet or dry including gravel, sand, slimes, sludge’s and water. The powerful, virtually maintenance free vacuum system is able to deliver the materials short or long distances, even up too kilometres through a pipeline or hose. Its is ideal for sump & ditch clean-up, tanks, under conveyors, around crushers and mills anywhere shovels, vacuum trucks or water hoses are being used for your clean-ups today!

Contact: Brad Fryburger Brad.Fryburger@rinstrum.com +1 248 680 0320 Website: www.rinstrum.com

IVAC Industrial Vacuum Systems Ltd. 35-111 Chartrand Avenue, Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 Canada Phone 604-628-3367 Email zereko@zereko.com http://industrialvacuumunit.com

What can United Mining Rentals offer your company? At a time when fiscal responsibility is becoming exponentially more important, in an industry where the highest safety standards and productivity must be maintained, providing your operation with the best fleet at a minimal cost is fundamental to any successful and profitable business. United Mining Rentals (UMR) has over 30 years of experience in the Mining & Tunnelling Industry and we are proud to offer rental and ownership opportunities for the full range of new Sandvik and Normet equipment. We trust you will find the product that suits your Mining or Tunnelling operation, backed by the numerous advantages associated with theUMR rental, or rent with an option to purchase models that will reduce cost of ownership and help maintain productivity.

Our full range of new Sandvik and Normet products are backed with full Factory Warranty, Technical Support, OEM Parts and a global network of local and regional OEM service centres. With such a robust range of support services, renting with UMR reduces maintenance costs and guarantees availability hence improving productivity for our customers whilst also eliminating rebuild down time. Striving to provide quality at a reasonable price, UMR offers an innovative model of flexible rental or rental/purchase options tailored to suit every kind of end user in the Tunnelling and Mining industries, allowing customers to avoid tying up capital and invest it in the future purchase of rented equipment. Our rental/purchase option offers an attractive allowance for paid rentals against pre-agreed purchase price easing upfront capital spending and is a way of investing in the ownership of the Equipment at a pre-determined date.

For all mining equipment rentals visit www.unitedminingrentals.com

EUROPE United Mining Rentals Ltd. Coolfore Road, Ardbraccan, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 KXY3, Ireland.

NORTH AMERICA United Mining Rentals Ltd. Suite 1200, 220 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2W4, Canada.

Tel: +353 87 1491945 Tel: +1 647 267 8193 Email: info@unitedminingrentals.com www.unitedminingrentals.com Our philosophy at UMR is simple – Downtime costs money. This philosophy inspired our aim to provide solutions to one of the major contributors of downtime in the mining and tunnelling industries: low availability of equipment. To ensure our customers don’t experience any downtime, we offer rentals and rent to purchase plans for new Sandvik and Normet equipment on a global basis, making use of the vast network of Worldwide Service Centres provided by two of the world leaders in Mining and Tunnelling Equipment. We also offer the option of bridging units to keep our customer’s operations running smoothly until their new rental unit arrives. We recognise that each customer has different requirements so we offer very flexible terms. Our first option is rent to purchase which allows for purchase of the equipment following a minimum one year rental period with a percentage of the rental payments deductible from the pre-agreed purchase price. Another option we offer is variable term rental from a minimum of 1 year upwards allowing the customer long term rental, consisting of 2-3 years allowing the customer to return the equipment with no commitment to purchase. We also offer a “Rolling Replacement” option, which allows the customer to return equipment to UMR following a 3 year rental and replace with new equipment for another 3 year term or pre-agreed period.

RENTALS AVAILABLE: Trucks and Loaders Underground Drilling & Bolting Roadheaders Exploration & Surface Drilling Lifting & Installations Scaling & Charging Underground Logistics Spraying

Our business model is designed with Mining Companies & Tunnelling Contractors in mind, who often have short or long term contracts, as well as Start-up mining operations which may wish to defer spending capital on expensive equipment for use in another area until positive cash flow is realized. Fixed rental payments simplify budget planning, and can be 100% Tax deductible against business income. By using a reliable rental provider such as UMR for a long term rental the costs of acquiring, running and maintaining the right equipment for the job can be greatly reduced, as renting equipment can generate significant savings by avoiding depreciation, the total cost of the purchase price, and unnecessary unit and component rebuild costs. UMR Equipment comes with a managed service tailored to each customer’s requirements covering bridging units, full technical support and immediate reaction to warranty issues ensuring availability at all times. Making that vital decision whether to buy or rent is not just a matter of budget, but of business strategy. So weigh up the numbers, and make the right decision for your business.

For all mining equipment rentals visit www.unitedminingrentals.com

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