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The six ABB gearless mill drives, which are the most
powerful mill drive systems on the market for semi-
autogenous (SAG), ball and autogenous mills, have been
installed since late last year and are all now in continuous
operation. Two 28 MW gearless mill drive systems (GMDs)
are operating in the company's 40-foot SAG mills and four
16.5 MW GMDS are employed in 26 football mills along
with associated control systems.
province and 20km from the Caribbean Sea coast. The first
project of its kind in Panama, Mina de Cobre has significant
copper deposits that are expected to be explored over the
next 30 to 40 years and is forecast to contribute up to 5% of
Panama's GDP.
ABB has also installed its extended automation system,
ABB Ability System 800xA at Mina de Cobre. According
to the company the system empowers mine operators
to drive efficiency, by making more accurate and timely
decisions.
Quantum
CHILE:
A DEEPER CONNECTION
Extraction of ore has started one month ahead of schedule at First
Quantum’s Mina de Cobre copper mine in Panama.
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As copper mining in Chile continues to thrive, the search
for more efficient, productivity-boosting processes
becomes all the more crucial. Connectivity could be the
solution.
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