SNIM AWARDS CONTRACT FOR F ’ DERICK PROJECT IN MAURITANIA
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SNIM AWARDS CONTRACT FOR F ’ DERICK PROJECT IN MAURITANIA
Location : Mauritania Phase : Development Resource : Iron ore
SNIM aims to increase this to 18 million tons through the development of the F ' Derick project .
The contract , signed at the end of 2023 , marks a key milestone as SNIM begins development work on site . An inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Mauritanian President of State Mohamed Ould Ghazouani .
Highlights TAKRAF ' s scope of supply includes the following : Lot 1 :
• Primary crushing plant
• Apron feeder
• Belt conveyor CV-1
• Secondary crushing plant with pre-screening
• Belt conveyor CV-2 and transfer tower TT-1
• Required auxiliary systems and accessories
Supplied by TAKRAF Group Supplied by TAKRAF Group
The F ' Derick project in Mauritania . From right to left , the primary and secondary crushing stations , leading to the transfer tower and train loading station via a network of conveyor installations .
TAKRAF sales manager , Norbert Neumann , shaking hands with the President of State , Mohamed Ould Ghazouani .
TAKRAF Group has signed a major contract with Societe Nationale Industrielle et Miniere ( SNIM ) for the supply of a complete iron ore crushing , screening and material handling system , along with a train loading station for the F ’ Derick project in Mauritania .
The F ' Derick iron ore deposit , known for its natural richness in hematite , is part of SNIM ' s iron ore complex in Mauritania . With current production of approximately 12 million tons per annum , SNIM aims to increase this to 18 million tons through the development of the F ' Derick project , thereby contributing to the country ’ s iron ore production .
Lot 2 :
• Belt conveyor CV-5
• Train loading ( loadout ) station
• Required auxiliary systems and accessories
The company designed the system in order to feed the train loadout station with an average loading rate of 100 wagons per hour . Delivery of the equipment to the port of Nouadhibou is expected to be completed in approximately two years .
Commenting on the award , Thomas Jabs , CEO of TAKRAF Group , said : " This project is of paramount importance to the country of Mauritania and is a testament to the excellent co-operation and expertise of SNIM and the TAKRAF Group . Our teams from Europe , South Africa , North America and Asia will work seamlessly to leverage their skills and knowledge . We would like to thank SNIM for their trust in our capabilities , the State of Mauritania for their support and all the planning and design teams involved . This award underlines our global strength in delivering complex bulk handling systems ."
Norbert Neumann , TAKRAF group sales manager responsible for securing the project , adds " The F ' Derick project deepens our longstanding partnership with SNIM , which began over a decade ago and further strengthens TAKRAF ' s commitment to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the region . SNIM remains an important client for TAKRAF , and we expect many more success stories to come . Our collaboration , dating back to the early 2000s , demonstrates our reliability , successful project implementations , and service-oriented approach . We would like to thank SNIM for their continued trust and constructive collaboration ."
To see an animation of the F ' Derick project in Mauritania showing the primary and secondary crushing stations , leading to the transfer tower and train loading station via a network of conveyor installations go to https :// youtu . be / 7IHgpBC3vcA , courtesy of TAKRAF Group . •
Source : Supplied by TAKRAF Group www . africanmining . co . za African Mining Publication African Mining
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