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The technology also includes features such as G-Dash which
empowers operators by presenting a graphical dashboard of the
machine telemetry and diagnostic features to ensure optimal
loader performance. AUSTRALIA:
KOODAIDERI PRE-STRIPS
Implementing the ControlMaster Guidance Automation solution
across Westgold’s Big Bell, Paddy’s Flat, Comet, South Emu and
Starlight operations standardises the company’s production
technology and will deliver signifi cant effi ciencies and synergies. NRW Holdings has been awarded Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri
iron ore mine pre-strip contract. The project scope includes
the development of initial mining pre-strip and earthworks
infrastructure to enable the commencement of mining
operations. The project value is circa AUD95-million and is
expected to have a duration of approximately 78 weeks with
works commencing in November 2019.
RCT Business Development Manager Mining – APAC Ryan
Noden said each delivery is being tailored to site-specifi c
requirements. “Over the past few months RCT has been working
in a staged approach to upgrade Westgold’s existing systems
and consolidate the operating system across all operations to
ControlMaster,” Noden says.
AUSTRALIA:
OSBORNE ON AUTOMATIC
Automation specialist RCT has entered into a project with
Chinova Resources to install and commission autonomous
technology at its Osborne copper and gold mine in Queensland,
Australia. The project involves RCT installing its ControlMaster
Guidance Automation packages on two CAT 2900 loaders to
operate at the underground mine.
RCT will also provide an underground Teleremote Cabin
complete with a Laser Guard Containment Unit and analogue
communications as well as a Fibre Optic Control Station (FOCS)
located on the mine’s surface.
AUSTRALIA:
BGC EXTENDS ATLAS CONTRACT
Australian mining and construction fi rm, BGC Contracting,
has been awarded an extension to its contract with Atlas Iron
at its Mt Webber iron ore project in Western Australia.
Atlas Iron has confi rmed that BGC Contracting’s current
mining contract, will be extended through to June 2022. This
will be a life-of-mine contract extension, which will see BGC
Contracting providing services up to the end of operations at
the Mt Webber mine site.
Under the contract, BGC Contracting will continue to
provide a range of mining services including drilling,
blasting, loading, hauling, dumping and mineral processing
for the operation.
BGC Contracting’s CEO Greg Heylen welcomed the decision
and thanked the Mt Webber project team for their delivery
on what was a signifi cant project for the company and
importantly, will now continue for another three years.
Heylen says that the new contract also signifi es a strong vote
The Osborne copper-gold mine is located 195km south east of
Mount Isa. Run as a fl y-in, fl y-out operation for its 180 staff , the
mine was formerly wholly owned by Placer Dome. Production
began in August 1995, open-pit mining fi nished in February
1996 and was replaced by output from the underground section
in April 1996. An underground crushing and hoisting system
was commissioned in mid-1998.
At its peak there will be over 150 site-based personnel required
for the project. NRW will utilise major plant from its existing fl eet
for the project.
Chinova Resources has installed autonomous technology at its Osborne copper gold mine in Queensland.
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