XCMG signs landmark mining equipment deal with Rio Tinto for Simandou
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XCMG signs landmark mining equipment deal with Rio Tinto for Simandou
On August 12 , Chinese mining equipment major XCMG and mining giant Rio Tinto signed a global cooperation framework agreement in Conakry , the capital of Guinea . At the same time , XCMG and SimFer Company , a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Chinalco Group , signed a statement of work for the Simandou mining project . This marks a significant step forward in developing the world ’ s largest untapped iron ore deposit .
In 2014 , XCMG and Rio Tinto established a cooperation related to XCMG ’ s hydraulic cylinder products . The 400 t excavator hydraulic cylinder provided by XCMG has operated continuously for more than 20,000 hours in the Australian mining area , setting a new record for trouble-free operation of core components made in China . Since then , XCMG and Rio Tinto jointly developed the GR2605 motor grader and XC9 series wheel loader ; In 2021 , a XCMG GR5505 grader was successfully delivered to Rio Tinto , which played an important role in the production and operation of the mine .
XCMG has now successfully won this bid for the Simandou mining project , and says it will provide a complete set of core mining equipment , including dozens of XDE240 230 t class dieselelectric
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drive mining trucks , plus 350 HP and 550 HP large mining graders , with the total contract amount of nearly 800 million yuan or US $ 110 million .
“ Over the years , XCMG and Rio Tinto have forged a deep friendship in our joint cooperation , and we are very honoured to provide high-quality large-scale complete mining equipment for the Rio Tinto Simandou project … this will be a new starting point for high-level friendly cooperation between XCMG and Rio Tinto , and will further demonstrate XCMG ’ s leading technology and innovation capabilities in the field of mining heavy equipment ,” said Liu Jiansen , Vice President of XCMG .
He added : “ We are very pleased to win this
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heavy ‘ Olympic gold medal ’ for China ’ s largescale complete sets of mining equipment industry . XCMG not only provides world-class products , but also is committed to supporting local community development , enriching training programs , increasing local employment opportunities , and contributing to the worldrenowned Simandou project and the development of surrounding communities .” Chris Aitchison , SimFer Project General Manager , said : “ We are pleased to cooperate with the internationally renowned supplier XCMG . We are confident that this partnership will significantly boost local employment and skills development in Guinea , as well as boost investment in vocational and technical education to maximise the potential of the Simandou project .”
Aboubacar Koulibaly , President of Rio Tinto Guinea , said : “ We are delighted to be working with XCMG , Together with this extraordinary project , the Simandou project can become a key driver of Guinea ’ s economic growth – spawning a new wave of investment , building the country ’ s industrial structure , and will also be a new starting point for our cooperation with XCMG .” www . xcmgglobal . com
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Elphinstone E15 : A special delivery
Elphinstone ’ s new range of E15 underground support vehicles are designed to thrive in the harshest underground hard-rock mining environments . The E15 is a highly configurable , 15-t nominal base platform , comprising an agitator ( 7 m3 ), delivery truck , fuel and lube truck , and water tank for dust suppression .
The E15 Delivery is the second model in the series to be released , adding another application to the existing Elphinstone E10 ( formerly WR810 ), and rapidly expanding the E15 support fleet with new configurations presently in development .
“ We are expanding the range of applications to meet the underground support equipment requirements of our customers ,” Elphinstone Global Sales and Marketing Manager , Tim Mitchell said .
With a payload of 16,500 kg , the E15 Delivery ensures parts , components , equipment , and maintenance personnel are transported safely and securely throughout the mine .
The 4.5 m by 2.5 m deck features a steel tread plate floor bordered by multiple tie-down points and provision for ratchet load binders . Dual sided three-point access with high-visibility green handrails is enhanced with a cleverly designed removeable guard rail system with onboard storage . Other features include tank and five storage compartments and a hand wash dispenser .
The fully integrated Hiab X-HiDuo 092 crane features a rated lifting capacity of 8.8 TM and a 7.7 m outreach , providing a solution for day-today heavy lifting . “ Operated by manual lever control or wireless joystick remote , the operator can manoeuvre loads from a distance with builtin intelligence and automatic speed control for safe and effective load handling ,” Mitchell said .
Safety features include emergency crane stops located on the manual control station and wireless joystick remote and a programmed exclusion zone that prevents lifting over the operator cabin . The stabiliser legs manually pivot and extend , featuring levelling sensors and easy pack-up for safe transit . An A-frame front axle suspension , combined with the oscillating hitch and air-suspended seats , delivers a high level of machine comfort to the operator and passengers .
An optional feature of the E15 is the front and rear hydraulic jacks . The front jacks operate with a park function to enable the operator to safely exit the cabin with the engine operating . The rear jacks are used to level or lift the machine . All jacks can lift the machine off the ground for changing tyres .
The intelligent electronic machine speed control uses a heavy-duty electromagnetic driveline retarder , engine speed and the correct transmission gear to control speed while
descending into the mine , reducing wear and tear on the service breaks , including parts and components .
All service points such as tanks , filters , lubrication points and compartment drains are conveniently located at ground level for servicing . Downtime during service and maintenance is reduced markedly on the E15 due to clever engineering and design features , incorporated with service personnel in mind , the company says .
Quick change air filters and 500-hour oil service intervals reduce downtime and keep machines in operation longer for greater productivity . A centralised on-board service centre includes fast fill , evacuation , and fluid sample points for analysis . “ Product support , parts and components are readily available through Elphinstone and our authorised Caterpillar dealers ,” Mitchell said .
The C7.1 ACERT EPA Tier 4 final engine arrangement is optional , offering 151 kW of s
16 International Mining | SEPTEMBER 2024