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2016 Issue 15

World Mining Magazine

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your fusion IQ? McElroy University: Making the World a Better Place

• The Editor

Mining’s Olympic event

Editor

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he Olympic event for the mining industry, MINExpo International takes place every four years. Unlike the Olympics, however, the venue has not changed since it was first held in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1996. Four years is a long time between exhibitions and much has changed in the world of mining since the last MINExpo in 2012. What has not changed is the drive for more efficient, innovative and productive equipment, technology and processing methods. Mining is the first link in the global supply chain for the metals, minerals and energy required to sustain economic growth, and MINExpo is a showcase for everything involved in that supply chain, all in one place. From an exhibitor’s point of view, MINExpo International is the one event where mining’s most influential buyers come to see new products, learn about new technologies and make buying decisions. There’s no better place to showcase your equipment and services before the worldwide mining industry. According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), 42 per cent of MINExpo buyers do not attend any other show.

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Buyers visit MINExpo on the lookout for materials handling equipment, drilling equipment, processing equipment, engineering, construction and mining services, components, hand tools and electrical equipment and supplies—and it’s all there. Every kind of mining operation and every stage of development is represented, be it open pit, underground, mine site development, exploration & surveying, processing, smelting or refining. If you’re looking for safety improvements, innovation, productivity, the latest technology, whatever it may be, someone at MINExpo will have it. MINExpo is more than an exhibition, of course; it’s also a conference. With experts from all segments of mining, MINExpo’s highly rated conference program provides valuable information on new technologies and innovations, safety and productivity improvements, environmental techniques, and trends that form an integral part of modern mining practices. MINExpo is recognized as the premier international mining exposition. You can’t afford to miss it. We hope you all enjoy it, and do some good business. You won’t get another chance until 2020. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

Contents........ Page 8 McElroy University: What’s your fusion IQ

The Editor: Mining’s Olympic event

Exhibitors at MINExpo International 2016

McElroy University: What’s your fusion IQ?

Geoprobe: The best possible equipment

News, Features & MINExpo

Expander Systems: No more line boring

Global gold demand soars

Puritech

Exploration in South Australia

World Mining Directory

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What’s your fusion IQ? McElroy University: Making the World a Better Place Training in Fusion, Inspection, Troubleshooting and Rebuild

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• McElroy University

aking the world a better place through better infrastructure is McElroy’s mission. That’s why McElroy is just as devoted to making quality products as it is to training quality fusion operators. Long recognizing that a fullytrained and qualified crew increases the bottom line on any construction project, McElroy University was created in 1981, ensuring efficiency, productivity and safety.

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• McElroy University McElroy believes there are four crucial parts to creating a qualified fusion joint: • Qualified operators who are properly trained • Qualified equipment • Meeting quality control standards • Adhering to industry standards It is the intersection of all these parts that creates a qualified joint. McElroy University is committed to providing this instruction in a variety of ways to ensure the success of its students. Qualifications are valid for two years.

Train at McElroy, your location or on the job

Training takes place at McElroy’s headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at customer locations across the world and even on the jobsites. Classes include Operator Qualification, Troubleshooting and Rebuild and Inspector Training. Each class includes an appropriate mix of classroom and handson time followed by testing after each class to insure that students understand the proper concepts and procedures.

Training in multiple languages across the globe

Recognizing they can promote a more thorough understanding of pipe fusion when they speak the language of their students, McElroy has made training available in multiple languages. McElroy’s certified instructors literally span the globe providing on-site training wherever it is needed from the Sonoran Desert in Arizona and the coasts of Maine to Saudi Arabia and Santiago, Chile.

Training at McElroy University in Spanish

Recently, McElroy trained students from six Latin American countries who optioned to travel to Tulsa for their training in Spanish. Visiting McElroy’s headquarters gave them the added benefit of seeing who McElroy is — the people and the manufacturing behind it! They also were able to soak in the company history with class time in Art’s Theater, named for McElroy founder Art McElroy. It was his vision to provide training to ensure that fusion operators of McElroy equipment were the best and safest in the world. By coming here, students also had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and see a larger variety of equipment. While fused piping systems are popular throughout Latin America, there is not a formalized system for training and inspection. McElroy’s training helps avoid the pitfalls that can happen when the proper fusion methods are not clearly delineated and followed. Companies with qualified fusion operators are in a better position to educate their clients on the quality and reliability of plastic piping systems and what they bring to public infrastructure. By following the recommended standards for pipe fusion, qualified operators demonstrate a higher level of professionalism and integrity, resulting in leak-free pipelines that are built the right way and last for decades. Francisco Paz of Dynamic Constructions obtained a two-year certification after passing a written and hands-on test. Francisco has worked with HDPE pipe frequently for telecommunications and electrical conduit work and said he looks forward to expanding into more infrastructure projects for new water lines in growing Panama City. With horizontal directional drilling (HDD) as one of their many services,

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• McElroy University he said his company will be able to offer the perfect longlasting, leak-free solution with less disruption to streets.

Customized training

In addition standard course offerings, McElroy University can also create customized training sessions for any McElroy fusion machine to cater to specialized situations. As an example, certified McElroy instructors have provided intensive training for each company that has purchased a Talon™ 2000 which launched in 2015.

New product training

The Talon 2000 was designed to revolutionize the way largediameter pipelines are built. It has the unique ability to lift 2000mm pipe from the ground with its powerful jaws as the machine adjusts its height and orientation to correctly align and fuse pipe.

Fusion machines this size typically require a crane or a forklift to move them to the jobsite, but McElroy made the Talon 2000 a track-mounted, self-propelled vehicle that straddles the pipeline as the operator uses a wireless remote control to move from fusion to fusion. A data-enabled SIM card allows remote access and real-time troubleshooting with a McElroy technical service specialist, if needed. “With the demand for increased pipeline capacity for growing populations in developing countries and the ongoing need to replace and expand the many aging infrastructures across the globe, it’s very exciting to offer the machine that can best handle the job,” said McElroy President Chip McElroy.

McElroy University Online

Visit the McElroy University website at mcelroy.com/ university to learn more about the benefits of training, class offerings and schedules or to register for a course. The site also offers a very comprehensive collection of instructional videos for many of the McElroy machines as well as animations to help understand important fusion procedures. McElroy has been the only pipe fusion machine manufacturer to continuously offer basic and advanced training. Over the past 35 years, McElroy University’s courses have been attended by thousands of students.

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THE BEST TRAINING PRODUCES THE BEST OPERATORS.

McElroy understands that a fully trained and qualified crew can increase the bottom line on any construction project. Since 1981, McElroy has been the only pipe fusion machine manufacturer to continuously offer advanced training. Course offerings are meant to enhance your efficiency, productivity and safety in the proper use of McElroy machines. McElroy University classes are structured so that the skills learned and the machines used in each class closely match the machines found on pipelining jobsites.

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news SourcingLink.net, Inc, has acquired eight

new lithium-tantalum claims in James Bay, Quebec, Canada. The new Lac Fire property was staked to strategically cover ground that may have similar geology to the Rose lithium tantalum resource of Critical Elements Corp. The company has also signed an agreement to acquire 100% interest in the rare earth Eldor Project in Northern Quebec, consisting of 34 mineral claims.

Fiore Exploration Ltd, formerly Rouge

Resources, has acquired the Pampas El Peñon gold project in Chile from Arena Minerals and SQM (Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile). The project covers land in the same geological area as Yamana’s flagship El Peñon mine. Rouge changed its name to Fiore Exploration Ltd. in August 2016 and the company’s shares will now trade under the symbol TSX-V : F.

Rye Patch Gold Corp has completed its

acquisition of the Florida Canyon gold mine in Pershing County, Nevada from ADM‑Gold for approximately US$23 million, including contingent payments and subject to adjustment for outstanding liabilities. The company has entered into a credit agreement with Macquarie Bank for a US$27 million credit facility to assist in financing the costs of mine redevelopment.

Bravura acquires Musgrove Creek Property in Idaho

ravura Ventures Corp has agreed to acquire the Musgrove Creek Property in Idaho, from Soleil Gold Corp. The project consists of nine claims with a total area of 168.8 acres. Musgrove Creek is an advanced gold exploration project in Lemhi County, Idaho, approximately 15 miles southwest of the Beartrack Gold Mine, previously operated by Meridian Gold Inc. The property is accessed from Salmon or Challis, Idaho by roughly 50 miles of paved, gravel and dirt roads. Geologically, Musgrove Creek has the potential for a large low-grade epithermal gold deposit similar to the Beartrack Mine, which

produced approximately 650,000 ounces of gold from 1994 to 2000. The property is one of many mineral deposits that occur within a major northeast-southwesttrending structural zone known as the Trans-Challis Fault System. Bravura will acquire 100% of the Musgrove Creek

property with a payment of $20,000 to Soleil and the issue of 1,000,000 common shares. The property is subject to a two per cent net smelter royalty on future gold production which includes advance royalty payments of $25,000 annually on 1 September, starting in 2020.

Brazil Resources completes acquisition of Titiribi gold-copper project from NovaCopper

razil Resources Inc. has completed the acquisition of Sunward Investments Limited, a subsidiary of NovaCopper with ownership of 100% of the Titiribi goldcopper project in Columbia, following the share purchase agreement between the parties announced on 18 August 2016. Total consideration under the transaction consisted of five million common shares and one million share purchase warrants. Amir Adnani, chairman of Brazil Resources, said the company expected the acquisition to deliver “significant value accretion to our shareholders”. The project hosts several styles of mineralization including gold-copper porphyry and associated epithermal gold mineralization. A total of 270 diamond drill holes, measuring 144,779 metres, have been drilled at the Titiribi Project, with nine mineralized areas identified to date. The Titiribi Project is located in Central Columbia, approximately 70 kilometres southwest of the city of Medellin in the department of Antioquia. It has one concession covering an area of approximately 40 square

kilometres. Nearby gold projects in development or in production include AngloGold Ashanti’s Quebradona, B2Gold’s Gramalote, Continental Gold’s Buritica, Red Eagle’s San Ramon and Gran Colombia’s Marmato projects. Brazil Resources has commissioned a National Instrument 43-101 technical report and resource estimate for the project. The sale allows NovaCopper to focus on its high-grade copper, zinc and precious metals projects in northwest Alaska. NovaCopper is changing its corporate name to Trilogy Metals Inc from early September, to reflect the diversity of metals in its Alaskan portfolio. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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Fieldex to acquire Demi-Lune Project in Québec

ieldex Exploration Inc. has entered into an option agreement to purchase a 100 per cent interest in seven mining claims known as the “DemiLune Project”. Located 5.5 kilometres south-west from downtown Chibougamau City in the province of Québec, The Demi-Lune Project is held jointly by Huguette Bouchard and Glenn McCormick. The eastern part of

the project contains an undrilled gold showing discovered by a prospector in the 1970s, but unknown to the public until 2015 when the Government of Québec carried out a channelling sampling program on behalf of Bouchard and McCormick which consisted of one meter samples grading up to 7.6 g/t Au and 9.0 g/t Ag respectively. According to government reports, the mineralisation of the Demi-Lune showing exhibits characteristics analogous to the Obalski (Cu-Au-Ag-Zn) mine, located 2.5 kilometres to the east, which commenced production in 1946 and ceased operations in the 1970s. Fieldex visited this showing in the summer of 2016 and a verification grab sample stemming from the mineralised schist returned values of 37.7 g/t

Au, 73.9 g/t Ag, and 2.5% Cu. There remain several undrilled electromagnetic VLF conductors which were detected between 1950 and 1970 on the Demi-Lune Project which Fieldex intends to investigate using current geophysical technologies to determine the possibility of sulphides that could contain economic metals. The company wishes to alert the reader that this information has been obtained from historical data and from civil servants of the Natural Resources Ministry of Québec. It is believed to be reliable, but is not compliant with the requirements of NI 43‑101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has not been independently verified by Fieldex staff. Therefore, it should be viewed as uncertain until further exploration has been carried out.

Capital Gold Group forecasts boom in silver demand The Capital Gold Group has published

its internal think tank study, Sustainability, Solar and Silver. The feasibility report projects a boom in demand for silver used in solar panel manufacturing in the next five years, driven by the sustainability initiatives of multi-national corporations and governments worldwide. “Corporate Social Responsibility programs are evolving from green concepts to massive solar panel installations,” says Jonathan Rose, CEO of Capital Gold Group. “Apple, Google, and Facebook have all built enormous projects in the last 12 months, with giant solar-panel farms powering new data centres in the US. This demonstrates a new corporate trend towards solar power and sustainability initiatives. We project solar silver demand to be over 2,500 tonnes for 2016.”

Silver is a key component in solar photovoltaic cells and batteries, so silver bullion prices are projected to increase in the next five years as demand for solar panels grows. Governments around the world in China, Japan, US and Germany have committed to reducing global carbon dioxide emissions. Prospects for silver are positive as renewable energy projects in China have a considerable scope, where the government is fighting pollution on a mass scale. “China will account for 50% of the growth in solar panel production and silver usage in the next two years and increase its installed solar capacity more than five times by 2020,” says Rose. “Silver is in a bull market cycle this year, we have seen gains of 20% year-to-date, and expect the manufacturing shortage to add to the rally”. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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Laurentian University launches largest ever exploration research program in Canada

aurentian University is launching an unprecedented research effort to help the mineral industry make lower risk exploration investments and improve the discovery rate of new mineral deposits. The initiative, known as Metal Earth, has received a boost of $49,269,000 over seven years from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The announcement was made by Sudbury Member of Parliament, Paul Lefebvre and Nickel Belt Member of Parliament, Marc Serré on behalf of the Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan. Twenty-two partners from academia, industry and

government are providing another $55 million in cash and in-kind contributions towards this $104 million effort. “Laurentian University is already #1 in Canada in economic geology research funding and among the best in the world,” said Lefebvre. “We are proud to support Laurentian and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre in becoming the undisputed global leader in mineral exploration research.” “This investment will result in increased exploration expenditures and investments in Canada, higher discovery rates, and the development of new mines,” explained Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré. “Findings from Metal Earth will be transferable around the world and position Canada as an authoritative leader in the global quest for metals. It will attract even more talent and partnership opportunities to Sudbury.” “This is the largest funding announcement in Laurentian’s 56-year history and the largest exploration

research program ever undertaken in Canada,” said Laurentian University president and vice-chancellor Dominic Giroux. “We thank the federal government for its growing commitment to science and innovation.” “Global metal reserves are being depleted due to increased demand and decreased global discovery rates over the past 10 years,” explained Dr. Harold Gibson, Director of the Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC) at the Harquail School of Earth Sciences and lead of Metal Earth. “Spending on exploration has increased while discovery rates have decreased.” Metals are a key driver of Canada’s economy, providing 19.6% of the country’s exports and 4% of GDP. “Metal Earth is a new approach, it goes beyond traditional research at deposit or district scale. It will transform how we explore for metals and our understanding of Earth’s early evolution,” concluded Gibson.

Kennady Diamonds makes strategic land acquisition

ennady Diamonds Inc. has acquired six mining leases from GGL Resources Corp. The leases adjoin the southern border of the Gahcho Kué Mine, a joint-venture between Mountain Province Diamonds and De Beers Canada. “We are delighted with this acquisition,” said Dr. Rory Moore, President & CEO of Kennady Diamonds. “It is a natural extension to our portfolio and strengthens our land position within the Kelvin-Faraday Corridor. Although our primary focus will remain the Kennady North area, we look forward to testing kimberlite targets within the new leases, beginning with an in-depth review of

the historical data.” The six mining leases in the Kennady Lake area are located approximately 270 kilometers east-northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. They are adjacent to eleven mining leases acquired from GGL in 2013 that included the diamondiferous Doyle Lake kimberlite. Of particular interest on the new leases is the ‘Blob Lake’ target, located in an unnamed lake five kilometers southwest of the Gahcho Kué Mine. The anomaly is defined by indicator mineral and geochemical studies conducted by GGL in 2007 and lies exactly within the Faraday–Kelvin Corridor, making it a highly attractive target. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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Increasing mine safety and productivity in China China, this process required two workers – one remoting and one to manually operate the bucket. Installing RCT’s ControlMaster Teleremote system onto its Caterpillar R1700 loader allowed the mine to increase both safety and productivity on site. “White Mountain struggled to maintain optimum productivity due

anadian-miner Eldorado Gold’s decision to deploy RCT’s Smart Technology at its White Mountain gold mine in north-eastern China saw the site strengthen its safety culture and increase mine productivity at the same time. The Teleremote was the first system of its kind to be used in China. White Mountain had been using handheld line-ofsight equipment. Due to regulatory requirements in

“The perceived benefits in productivity were estimated between 25-30 per cent, meaning the system would pay for itself in less than six months,” said Uyen. “However, actual data shows productivity gains of more than 35 per cent.” The most important benefit, he said, was the removal and control of personnel from the work area. Fitting the

Eldorado Gold employs first Teleremote to be used in China to the continual changing between manual and LOS remoting,” said White Mountain’s general manager, Warren Uyen. “And LOS always had the potential for one operator to enter the remoting area if procedures weren’t strictly followed.” Productivity increased substantially with the site achieving a record of nearly 6,300 buckets in one month, which is equivalent to more than 60,000 tonnes of ore.

loader with semi automation also improved the operators’ working environment. “It reduces operator fatigue and virtually eliminates impact damage from the machine hitting the walls,” said Uyen. “Meanwhile machine data is transmitted back to the remote control station, so if any critical faults are detected, an alarm sounds and a message appears on the operator’s screen – just as if they were in the cabin.”

Whitehaven extends longwall with Cat roof supports

hitehaven Coal Limited has placed an order for 50 Cat longwall roof supports to extend its Narrabri North longwall from 300 meters to 400 meters—to increase production and reduce costs. Already regarded as one of the most productive longwalls in Australia, the current system set a monthly production record of 1.057 million tonnes in April. The mine in New South Wales will start mining its first 400-metre-wide panel in the second half of 2017. Narrabri is operating a complete Cat longwall mining system including an EL3000 shearer, roof supports, AFCPF6 face conveyor and BSLPF6 beam stage loader with crusher and boot end. Last year the mine ordered a second EL3000 Shearer based on the productive performance of the first machine.

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Narrabri established a new calendar year production record of 8.3 million tonnes of ROM coal in 2015. Whitehaven’s June quarter production report explains further positive results: “As a direct consequence of the higher production levels, production costs have fallen with Narrabri confirming its place as Whitehaven’s lowest cost mine.”

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Europe’s first Dodge CST drive system improves conveyor reliability at Norwegian ilmenite mine

urope’s first Dodge controlled start transmission (CST) drive system, part of ABB’s motors portfolio, is helping prevent repeated breakdowns on a 700 metre conveyor at a Norwegian mine, saving up to NOK 1 million ($120,000) in lost production for each breakdown saved.

team was struggling with repeated breakdowns of the conveyor’s existing mechanical drive system, which peaked during the harsh winter of 2010 to 2011. “Everything that we do in the mine is geared towards doubling the waste-to-ore ratio,” says Knut Petter Netland, Titania’s mine

“Everything that we do in the mine is geared towards doubling the waste-to-ore ratio” Operating since 1960, the Titania A/S mine in Sokndal, Norway is the world’s largest open cast ilmenite mine, producing nearly 850,000 metric tonnes per year. A 15 year old conveyor transfers ilmenite ore from the primary crusher to mountain silos, where it is stockpiled before crushing, blending and milling to produce titanium dioxide (TiO2), a powder used in the whitening of products from paints to toothpastes. The mine’s maintenance

manager. “Failure to control this aspect of productivity means we face a massive increase in production costs. The conveyor’s capacity was not good enough. The reliability was not good enough, and the stockpiles between the primary crusher and the milling plant were too small.” Although there are over 3,000 CST installations across the world, this one is the first in Europe, so Bent Haaland, Titania’s project leader for the conveyor

refurbishment, contacted two mines in the United States to determine their experience. “The feedback we got from them was very positive. They didn’t have any incidents or plant stops, so they reassured us with claims of 98 per cent availability and extremely low overall maintenance costs.” With the decision made, ABB’s specialists in customized bulk material handling solutions engineered an integrated package that includes motors, CST reducers, high and low speed couplings and pulley assemblies with bearings. Installed during a three week planned shutdown, the CST system also features an ABB PLC control together with an industrial VPN router that provides a means of support 24 hours a day, assisting in system monitoring or troubleshooting and supporting the system without the cost of time and travel to the site.

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• News Northern Shield identifies high quality VTEM targets at Séquoi Northern Shield Resources Inc has announced the results of the versatile time domain electromagnetic (VTEM) survey from the Séquoi Property in the Labrador Trough of Quebec. Séquoi is owned 100% by Northern Shield and is being explored for Noril’sk style Ni-Cu-PGE sulphides. After geophysical modelling and interpretation of the VTEM data from Séquoi, six VTEM anomalies of significant interest have been identified. Modelled conductivities are all greater than 3000 Siemens and modelled thicknesses range between 50 and 100 meters. Strike lengths of individual conductors range from 200 to 1100 meters. Modelling and interpretation of the data is ongoing. “The VTEM results are quite remarkable. One rarely sees geophysical results fit the geological model so well, especially in a blind environment,” explains Northern Shield President and CEO, Ian Bliss. “We have a string of very strong and sizeable conductors. Their relative locations, geometry and conductance are consistent with our conduit model for magmatic massive Ni-CuPGE sulphides. We could not be more pleased with the results and look forward to drill testing them.” It is currently planned that several of these targets will be drill tested on completion of the Huckleberry drill program in late September, but inclement seasonal weather, common at that time of year, could affect the timing of the Séquoi drill program.

Rosebel Mine to extend property holding in Suriname

AMGOLD Corporation has signed an agreement with the Government of Suriname to acquire an interest in the Saramacca property with the intention of defining an NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource within the next 24 months. The Saramacca property, also known as Anomaly M, is located in the Republic of Suriname approximately 30 kilometres southwest of the Rosebel mill and immediately southeast of the Sarafina property optioned to IAMGOLD. “This agreement is a landmark achievement for the company,” said Steve Letwin, IAMGOLD President and CEO. “I believe the addition of this property to Rosebel’s mineral inventory will go a long way to supporting our future mining operations in Suriname. Adding resources that extend the life of the existing infrastructure at our mines is one of the most cost effective ways to achieve growth. Further, given the significance of Rosebel’s mining in Suriname, this project should provide important support to the economy of the country.” The terms of the acquisition include an initial payment of $200,000 to enable immediate access for Rosebel’s exploration team as well as access to data from previous exploration activity at

Saramacca to conduct a due diligence review of the property. Provided Rosebel is satisfied with the results of the due diligence, it will pay $10 million as well as 3.125 million IAMGOLD common shares to be held in escrow, which would be released to the Government of Suriname in three approximately equal tranches in 12-month intervals following Rosebel’s ratification of the agreement. The Saramacca property has been explored since the 1990s, principally by Golden Star and later as a joint venture between Golden Star and Newmont. Much of that work focused on the discovery and delineation of Anomaly M, which was the subject of successive auger and diamond drilling programs with over 50 diamond drill holes and over 200 auger holes completed in the anomaly area. Evaluation of this work suggests an exploration target potential of between 8 and 40 million tonnes grading between 1.0 and 1.8 g/t Au for potentially 0.5 to 1.4 million contained ounces of gold. The potential quantity and grade are conceptual in nature and insufficient exploration work has been completed to define a mineral resource. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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RCT retrofits Caterpillar D8R with remote control

CT was able to retrofit a Caterpillar D8R with remote technology after other suppliers said it was virtually impossible. To comply with America’s Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) new regulations to remove operators from dozers pushing coarse coal refuse into a tailings pond, Alliance Resource Partners wanted to remote its two dozers at its River View Coal mine in Uniontown, Kentucky.

While its Caterpillar D6T was a straightforward installation, its older model Caterpillar D8R was more complicated and deemed virtually impossible by other remote technology companies. With a reputation for being able to adapt its technology to any machine, RCT rose to the challenge with a retrofit of its ControlMaster Line-ofSight Remote Dozer System (ATX2200). This feat was a

John Androvich. The process required a collaborative approach, with the Custom team engaging with RCT’s development team, a hydraulics specialist and a machinist to hand-make some of the componentry. RCT has received extremely positive feedback about the job. “The D8R is an older machine and was a much more intense installation – they did a really good job

“The 15-year-old machine is now the machine of choice” first for the RCT team, and most likely the first ever D8R to be put on remotes anywhere. “It was a massive task as the D8R was about 15 years-old so it was all mechanically driven, whereas most new models we deal with today are electric,” said RCT custom projects manager

in setting it up and within a couple of weeks it was up and going,” said River View Coal Mine engineer Mark Henshaw. “We have been told that the 15-year-old machine is now the machine of choice – we got a fair buzz out of hearing that! It’s a definite credit to the team,” said Androvich.

Advantage Lithium acquires option on Nevada Sunrise lithium projects

dvantage Lithium has completed its acquisition of an option to acquire an interest in five lithium exploration projects in Esmeralda County, Nevada from Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation. Advantage Lithium will have the option to earn up to a 70% interest in the Jackson Wash, Clayton NE and Aquarius properties, and a 50% interest in the Neptune and Gemini properties, as well as an option to acquire State of Nevada water rights in the Clayton Valley. “We are pleased to welcome Advantage Lithium Corp. to Nevada in the search for new North American lithium brine deposits,” said Warren Stanyer, President and CEO of Nevada Sunrise. “The Advantage team has a proven track record both in exploration and finance, and we look forward to the upcoming exploration on our Nevada

lithium properties, all of which have strong potential for discovery.” Nevada Sunrise is a junior mineral exploration company, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, with interests in nine mineral exploration projects in the State of Nevada. Advantage Lithium Corp. is a resource company also headquartered in Vancouver, specializing in the strategic acquisition, exploration and development of lithium properties. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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Ritchie Bros to acquire IronPlanet and form alliance with Caterpillar

itchie Bros, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer and a leading equipment distributor, has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Caterpillar Inc. The alliance is expected to deliver significant benefits to both companies, Caterpillar’s independent dealers and their respective customers, continuing an accelerated delivery of Caterpillar’s Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity offerings to improve customer fleet utilization. Under the terms of the agreement, Ritchie Bros. will become Caterpillar’s preferred global partner

for live onsite and online auctions with respect to used Caterpillar equipment, and will complement Caterpillar’s existing dealer channels. Ritchie Bros. will provide Caterpillar and its dealers with access to proprietary auction platforms, software and other value-added services, thereby enhancing the exchange of information and services between customers, dealers and suppliers. The strategic alliance is also expected to strengthen Ritchie Bros.’ relationship with Caterpillar’s independent dealers around the world by providing them

marketplace for used heavy equipment and other durable asset sales, in which Caterpillar and its dealers own a minority position. The new strategic alliance between Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar replaces and expands on existing agreements in place between Caterpillar, its dealers and IronPlanet. The alliance will begin after Ritchie Bros has completed the acquisition of IronPlanet and will have an initial five-year term. Founded in 1999, IronPlanet complements Ritchie Bros.’ primarily end-user customer base,

The addition of IronPlanet provides Ritchie Bros. with access to new customer segments enhanced and continued access to a global auction marketplace to sell their used equipment. Ritchie Bros has also announced an agreement to acquire IronPlanet for approximately $758.5 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. IronPlanet is an online

as it focuses largely on the needs of corporate accounts, equipment manufacturers, dealers and government, mainly through online-only platforms. The addition of IronPlanet provides Ritchie Bros. with access to new customer segments including government surplus and oil & gas.

New technology generates power from conveyor belt energy

artin Engineering has introduced an innovative technology that uses the kinetic energy from a moving conveyor belt to generate enough power to run a variety of electronic systems. The Martin Roll Gen System operates as a self-contained mini power station that allows operators to run electrical monitoring systems and safety mechanisms. The generator can be employed on virtually any steel roller, and is considered a first step toward eliminating power production obstacles as conveyors move into the next generation of “smart systems”. “We found that we could draw energy from a moving belt by attaching an independent generator directly to one of the rollers,” said

Paul Harrison, global engineering manager. “This way, the conveyor could produce power without altering the structure of the system or affecting its physical configuration.” World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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Global gold demand soars in H1 2016

lobal gold demand reached 2,335 tonnes in the first half of 2016 with investment reaching record H1 levels, 16% higher than the previous record in H1 2009, according to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report. Q2 2016 continued in the same vein as the first quarter with overall gold demand growing to 1,050t, up 15% from the Q2 2015 figure of 910t, boosted by considerable and consistent investment demand. Investment demand reached 448t as investors sought risk diversification and a safe store of value in the face of continued political, economic and social instability. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) had a stellar first half of the year at almost 580t due to the additional inflows in Q2 of 237t. Bar and coin demand was also up in a number of markets in Q2, including the US at 25t (up 101%), leading to H1 bar and coin investment of 485t, four per cent higher than the first half last year. A cause and effect of the growth in investment demand was a 25% rise in the US$ gold price, the strongest H1 price gain since 1980. This contributed to lacklustre consumer purchasing, particularly in price sensitive markets. While there were increases for jewellery demand in the US (up 1%) and Iran (up 10%), the customary powerhouses of China and India saw drops in Q2 of 15% to 144t and 20% to 98t respectively. India was further impacted by rural incomes remaining under pressure, as well as the government’s decision to increase excise duty. Meanwhile, China faced a challenging quarter against a relatively soft economic backdrop and the implementation of new hallmarking legislation in May. Central bank demand decreased 40% in Q2 2016 (77t), compared to 127t in the same period last year, resulting in net purchases for H1 now totalling 185t. While this quarter was the lowest level of net purchases since Q2 2011, it comes amid a significant rise in gold prices over H1, dramatically increasing the value of central bank gold holdings to US$1.4 trillion. Central banks are still expected to be key contributors to global demand, however, as gold provides diversification from currency reserves

and, most notably, the dollar. Alistair Hewitt, head of market intelligence at the World Gold Council, commented: “The strength of this quarter’s demand means that the first half of 2016 has been the second highest for gold on record, weighing in at 2,335t. The global picture for gold is dominated

“Demand for gold in the first half of 2016 has been the second highest on record” by considerable and continued investment demand driven by the West as investors rebalance their investments in response to the ever-expanding pool of negative yielding government bonds and heightened political and economic uncertainty. “The foundations for this demand are strong and diverse, drawing on a broad spectrum of investors accessing gold via a range of products, with gold-backed ETFs and bars and coins performing particularly strongly. But the global gold market is, and has always been, based on balance: so whilst investment is currently the largest component of demand, we see a gradual return for the jewellery market in the second half of 2016.” World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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3D exploration model puts South Partnership Australia on the map to explore Nullarbor frontier

3D model has been launched showing underground landscapes of South Australia to a depth of 100km. The South Australian Geophysical Reference Model allows users to bring to life the state’s vast resource data sets of geological landscapes. The model was launched to the international exploration community in August at

tool such as this is indispensable for addressing the modern exploration challenges of finding significant new deposits at depth, under cover, or in complex settings,” Picton said. The model was developed in collaboration between the South Australian Department of State Development, the University of Adelaide, Geoscience Australia and

“The model can help exploration companies make better informed decisions” the 25th Geophysical Conference & Exhibition in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It draws on the state’s countless geo-data sets, enabling users to view different attributes on crosssections of the earth. By giving a better definition of the geological setting, the model can help exploration companies make informed decisions to better target exploration programs, taking them closer to making new mineral discoveries. South Australian Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Chris Picton said the new research and exploration tool was world class. He said it was the first time a model of its size, complexity and richness of geophysical data had been produced for the whole of the state. “A

the Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre and aligns with the national UNCOVER initiative. Exploration companies can take advantage of the capabilities of this new model by viewing it at the Holloway Geoscience 3D Theatre at the South Australia Drill Core Reference Library or by downloading online. South Australia covers an area of almost one million square kilometres – slightly larger than France and Germany combined. It is a globally important producer of copper, uranium and zircon, and also produces iron ore, zinc, lead, silver, industrial minerals (including salt, silica sand and gypsum) and extractive materials (including dimension stone and opal).

OZ Minerals is joining up with Mithril Resources to explore seven licences in South Australia’s last mining frontier. The two Adelaidebased companies have entered a heads of agreement to explore the Coompana Province, on the Nullarbor Plain in the far west of the state. The announcement follows the release of images by the South Australian Government showing the Earth’s crust to a depth of 60km spanning a 484km stretch in the region between Cook in South Australia and Haig in Western Australia. The collaborative work by the Geological Survey of South Australia, Geoscience Australia and AuScope Earth Imaging generated a comprehensive geoscientific data set over the Coompana Province. The area was described as “real frontier country” by Oz Minerals CEO and managing director Andrew Cole. “It is exciting greenfields exploration in rocks that are comparable to those just across the border that are known to host major mineral deposits,” he said. “We are looking forward to partnering with Mithril whose experienced team have a proven track record in the discovery and development of nickel/ copper mineral deposits in Australia.” Initial drill testing could be conducted by Mithril in the first half of 2017. Earlier this month, Dr Rian Dutch from the Geological Survey of South Australia said although the Coompana Province was in a remote part of Australia, it was close to a major highway, a rail line and was very flat. “The reason why it’s such a big frontier is because until we had done this work we had no idea how thick those limestone covers were,” he said. “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.”

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Atlas Copco to focus on automation at MINExpo 2016

tlas Copco will focus on automation at MINExpo 2016 (September 26-28) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Under the banner The Future of Mining is Now, the Atlas Copco booth will present its latest equipment geared towards increasing efficiency and lowering the total cost of operations. Atlas Copco has made considerable advances in automation and some have been described as gamechangers for the industry. On show at MINExpo will be next generation automation for surface drilling, with innovations such as automatic rod changing, smart auto navigation, and the latest auto drill for rotary pit viper drills that uses bit information to make changes to drilling performance in real time. Everyone wants remote control these days, and Atlas Copco offers BenchREMOTE as the perfect solution. The station can be located up to 100 m from the drill hole and enables up to three rigs to be operated remotely at the same time. Visitors

will be able to experience BenchREMOTE surface drilling using virtual reality technology at the Atlas Copco booth. The recently improved Scooptram Automation system with multi machine capabilities gives full control of the underground loading operation. Through the mine data network, up to 35 Scooptram loaders in several production areas can be connected and controlled from one or several control rooms. Also on show will be Certiq, a telematics system that gathers, compares and communicates vital machine performance data together with other tools such as Machine Client, Surface Manager and Tunnel Manager, all of which improve workflow and enable monitoring and management of equipment fleets. The two newest products in the Pit Viper family of rotary drill rigs will be unveiled at MINExpo – the Pit Viper 231 and the updated, fully autonomous PV-275, which offers large-hole drillers greater value and lower

operating costs. Visitors to the booth will also witness the prelaunch of SmartROC CL, a new rig using the COPROD drilling method, offering higher penetration rates coupled with lower fuel consumption and exceptional hole quality. There will also be plenty of good news for underground miners, not least in the shape of Minetruck MT65, the latest addition to the Minetruck range, the tougher and smarter Boomer S2 underground drill rig and the easy-to-move Easer raisebore unit. Visitors who want to try their hand at operating the new Boomer S2 in a realistic mining environment will be able to do just that in a specially designed simulator. Easy access to reliable energy is a big issue in the mining industry and Atlas Copco has a full range of portable energy solutions, the latest of which will be showcased at MINExpo. The range includes diesel and electric compressors, generators, light towers and dewatering equipment.

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RCT to showcase smart technology at MINExpo 2016

team of specialists from RCT (Remote Control Technologies) will be at booth #27841 in the South Hall to share their latest solutions and technologies driving productivity and profitability in the mining industry. These include the latest in automation technology to maximise mining equipment performance with minimum human interaction; data management solutions that

deliver relevant information to ensure an efficient operation by reducing downtime and increasing the lifespan of equipment – all while safeguarding operators. However, its biggest drawcard will be the ControlMaster Guidance simulator, allowing attendees to see RCT’s technology in action. “RCT has undertaken work in more than 64 countries and this number is continually growing,” said

RCT’s Executive Director and CEO Brett White. “The theme of this year’s expo reflects RCT’s capabilities as we are an innovative smart technology company focused on providing proven solutions to the mining industry,” Mr White said. “The upcoming expo provides us with the opportunity to showcase our latest innovations helping to increase productivity at mine sites around the world.”

FLANDERS invites visitors to test drive mining control systems

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is a flexible open-architecture platform that has been developed for draglines, drills, haul trucks, shovels and underground coal transporters, resulting in higher production and lower maintenance. FLANDERS’ INVISION is an inspection based predictive and preventative maintenance solution which provides insight into a machine’s health by using complex algorithms to define the remaining life of components, limit downtime, control costs and minimize safety and environmental risks, while achieving maximum productivity. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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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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• 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. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com

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Expander Systems Expander® System carries expansive list of standard pins in its extensive catalog

Expander’s online CADEX system allows users to input the make and model of their machines and see detailed drawings of pin positions for ease in ordering.

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• Expander Systems (Below, main picture) Expander offers a wide range of Expander® System pivot pins for equipment owners. (Right)Expander begins manufacturing orders immediately, providing fast turnaround.

quipment owners in every industry are plagued with the problem of pivot wear. Traditionally, the repair method is a time-consuming process of welding and line boring, which must be done repeatedly during a machine’s life cycle. Expander has been servicing the market with a solution for nearly 30 years. Offering a faster, permanent and more economical solution to machine pivot applications. “The Expander® System decreases downtime, in turn, increasing production time,” said Joakim Hedlund, COO/Business Development Manager. “Once it’s installed, the pivot is like new again and remains that way. Equipment owners’ costs are lowered and profit increases because of reduction in maintenance.” 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. 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 eliminates welding and line boring. It consists of an assembly that includes a pin body that’s tapered at both ends, two slotted expansion sleeves, two tension washers along with 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. Its design is a one-time solution that lasts the lifetime of the equipment. The Expander® System comes with a 10-year/10,000-hour function warranty. Expander maintains an extensive catalog of Expander® System assemblies that match virtually any equipment make and model. The company has designed nearly 80,000 standard Expander® System assemblies, so chances are, there is an exact match for your needs. Expander can also offer customized pins. “Customers may call us directly or work with our sales representatives to receive information and access to our online catalog,” said Hedlund. “Once CADEX Online is opened, they can look up their specific machine brand, machine model and part number. They will find detailed drawings of that machine, and can use those drawings to identify the particular part number for the Expander® System assembly needed. The customer can then input the part number and order it online. If a new part number needs to be designed the customer can fill in the specific measurements into the online Pivot Dimension Sheet and request a quote. Once the order is received, Expander begins processing immediately to alleviate costly downtime for customers. “Products typically ship within one to five business days, depending on specifications,” said Hedlund. “If it’s something in stock that doesn’t require additional processes, it’s on the way in about 24 hours.”

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The Expander®System installs directly into worn pivots without the need for costly welding and line boring – even if holes are worn oval. Each assembly is designed to fit your specific machine make, model and position. The assembly pin-body is tapered at both ends, and when the fasteners are tightened, the tension washers force the expansion sleeves into the worn lug holes. The sleeves conform with the wear pattern to permanently eliminate the wear problem, so you get a perfect fit every time. Stop endlessly replacing pins, and opt for a long-term solution that will expand your bottom line – The Expander®System.

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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