Sovatec Industriale specializes in the manufacture of screens for the quarry and mining industry. Sovatec offers a complete range of quality screening media that includes, as well as woven wire screens of high tensile steel or stainless steel and polyurethane screens, also rubber screens, metal plates and steel-rubber plates.

Since its foundation in 1973 Sovatec has widened its production following the developments of technology and the needs of the clients. From its plant in Italy, Sovatec exports more than 40% of its production to 36 different countries.

Sovatec produces screening media for the quarry and mining industry ready for installation on machines of all type, size and manufacturer, supplying all the most important manufacturers and collaborating with them to develop the most effective solutions for screening.

Sovatec screens are used in the recycling, steel, coal, food, chemical, heat-treating industries, as well as sand and gravel quarries and mines.

Wire screens of high tensile steel and stainless steel

Sovatec manufactures calibrated and shape-retaining meshes of round wire of both high tensile steel 160kg/mm / 180kg/mm according to DIN 17223 – EN 10270 and stainless steel AISI 304 – 316.

The woven wire screens are available in rolls or standard panels, or cut to size with or without tensioning folds. All types of crimps according to DIN 4192 / ISO 4783-3 are available. Also, all types of tensioning folds are made in relation to the different types of screening machines.

The size range of Sovatec’s wire screens spans from mesh 1mm x 1mm / wire 0.75mm to mesh 100mm x 100mm / wire 12mm. For each mesh, many different wires can be chosen according to the required strength and open area. Rectangular meshes are also available in all sizes.

Piano wire screens / non-blinding screens

Sovatec’s non-blinding screens, also known as self-cleaning screens or harp screens / piano wire, are formed by longitudinal wires, kept at the right distance by means of a connecting weft. They are based on the principle of the spring back of the single wires and on the property of a stretched wire to be put in oscillation with its own frequency.

The longitudinal wires of our piano wire screens / non-blinding screens can be straight or waved, with waves on the same plane of the screening surface, leading to opening approximately square for an exact calibration of grains. The bindings can be made of polyurethane or, where screens work at high temperature, made of weaved wires.

Made of high tensile or stainless steel, Sovatec’s piano wire screens / non-blinding screens are particularly suited to improve the screening efficiency and to avoid clogging with wet or hygroscopic materials.

Polyurethane screens, for screening and dewatering machines

Sovatec manufactures polyurethane screens of all types and dimensions, to fulfil the requirements of its clients in many countries. Before manufacturing, each polyurethane screen is carefully designed on the basis of the information received from the client. All the characteristics of the polyurethane screens are defined: dimensions, thickness, apertures (square, round, slot), steel frame, blind zones, fixing holes, hooks, shore hardness, polyurethane quality.

Only high-quality polyurethanes are used to guarantee the highest performance in terms of abrasion resistance, cut and tear resistance, flexibility and resilience. Sovatec is able to produce polyurethane screens of all types: tensioned, self-supporting, modular panels with all different locking systems, flip-flow mats, dewatering panels etc.

A wide range of polyurethane accessories for screening machines, such as bars, plates, wedges, washers, are kept in stock ready for a quick delivery to our clients.

Contact Details

Sovatec Industriale srlViale della Vittoria, 415060 Stazzano (AL)ItalyTel: +39 0143 633544Fax: +39 0143 633565Email: sovatec@sovatec.itURL: www.sovatec.it

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Southern Mapping Company (SMC) is a world leader in providing topographic surveying and mapping for the mining sector. Its team of highly skilled surveying and geographical information system (GIS) staff offer services to support mineral exploration, mine management, planning and rehabilitation.

The company combines aerial lidar and hyperspectral technologies to produce highly accurate surveys and maps. It is a priority for the company to extend its knowledge and technical expertise into Africa and support the growth of infrastructure development throughout the continent. A sample of our clients includes BHP Billiton, Vale, Angelo America, De Beers and Exxaro.

Aerial lidar mine mapping

The SMC team introduced airborne laser surveying to Africa and the southern hemisphere in the mid-1990s, and is now a recognised world leader in the industry. With the recent purchase of an airborne laser terrain mapper (ATLM) Orion M200 sensor, SMC is now the first commercial owner of the world’s smallest, full-system ALTM lidar sensor.

The Orion ALTM uses laser distance-measuring technology to perform highly accurate and dense topographic mapping. The Orion – combined with a digital camera – fires 200,000 laser pulses per second, resulting in extremely precise and high-speed digital terrain mapping. This extent of detail in our surveys varies according to client requirements.

Lidar mapping for the mining industry

The SMC team has surveyed mines and exploration areas in many countries across the globe. Our professional survey results are used for a number of applications throughout the lifecycle of a mine. Our key mining sector services include aerial surveys for:

Disaster planning

GIS data capturing

Calculation of pit and stockpile volumes

Audit surveys

As-build surveys

Infrastructure design

Mine expansion planning

Environmental rehabilitation and monitoring

Surveys in dangerous or inaccessible places

Slimes dams design, survey and monitoring

High-accuracy DTM for enhanced geophysical analysis

Hyperspectral remote sensing technology

Hyperspectral remote sensing, a result of the integration of optical remote sensing and traditional spectroscopic technologies, allows for the differentiation of unique spectral signatures of targets on the surface of the earth.

Hyperspectral systems now make it possible to collect and analyse hundreds of spectral bands across the electromagnetic spectrum, providing detailed spectral data previously not possible through multi-spectral systems.

Hyperspectral mining applications

The huge volumes of multi-dimensional data collected by hyperspectral systems make a wide diversity of mining applications possible. SMC can assist mine management in detecting mineral deposits, indentifying and monitoring mining operations, as well as providing an accurate assessment of the extent of how tailings (dumps) have changed over time, which is necessary in calculating the lifecycle of a mine.

Hyperspectral imagery for mine mapping and monitoring

Mine pollution supervision is a primary objective at mines. Hyperspectral imagery allows the mining industry and environmental managers to obtain spatially comprehensive and accurate data for mapping and monitoring effects that the mine has on the environment, which assists in ensuring that rehabilitation measures are adhered to.

Lidar and hyperspectral surveys

SMC is focused on the unique needs of your mining operations. We operate on a policy of open communication and focus on the priorities of your mine management team. We deliver customised lidar and hyperspectral surveys that are highly detailed and accurate.

Contact Details

Southern Mapping Company Pty Ltd39 Kingfisher DriveFourwaysSandton2055South AfricaContact: Peter MoirTel: +27 11 467 2609Fax: +27 11 467 3443Email: info@southernmapping.comURL: www.southernmapping.com

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Sound Control is a privately owned company specializing in providing innovative engineered solutions to noise problems. Environmental noise regulation and noise legislation has necessitated stringent noise control measures to be implemented on industrial projects.

We understand the increasing customer demands for noise control products which must meet the highest standards, in form, fit and function. They must stand out from the competition. That is why we have combined engineering analysis, simulation and teamwork to address our customers’ most challenging needs.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR NOISE CONTROL

Sound Control services many industries including: power generation, minerals processing, mining, marine, architectural, and building and construction. Noise control equipment is supplied to OEM manufacturers of:

Engines

Blowers

Fans

Boilers

Gas turbines

Compressors

Pumps

Valves

Radiators

Coolers

Products supplied include:

Acoustic enclosures, louvers, doors and cladding

Silencers

Mufflers

Attenuators

Complete exhaust systems

Resonator silencers

Steam silencers

Vent silencers

Complete packaging of equipment and installation is available for special projects.

MINING – ACOUSTICAL SERVICES AND NOISE CONTROL PRODUCTS

Sound Control engages with mining companies, consultants and engineers to ensure project compliance with noise criteria on environmental licenses and government regulations.

Sound Control can assist consultants with environmental modelling by provision of detailed information on product insertion losses, transmission losses and noise reductions. Our acoustic engineers can provide calculations for composite performance of building envelopes with or without engineering noise control measures in place.

Products and services for the mining industry include:

Mine ventilation fan silencers

Mobile equipment attenuation

Building claddings

Building ventilation and silencing

Acoustic packages for power generators

Acoustic modelling

Silencers, attenuators and acoustic louvers

Reverberation control of underground spaces

Working closely with engineering and acoustic consultants, architectural organisations, national and multi-national companies, has enabled Sound Control to develop and maintain a high standing within the acoustic engineering industry.

FREE AIRFLOW AND FULL EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE

Acoustic treatments, by their nature usually restrict airflow as well as access, but the designs provided by Sound Control allow the equipment to perform to its full potential. Ventilation attenuators, sound enclosures, exhaust silencers are commonly installed in conjunction with plant like power stations, gas turbines, and petro-chemical installation.

Contact Details

Sound Control Pty Ltd61 Links Avenue4009 Eagle FarmQueenslandAustraliaContact: Peter YallamasTel: +61 732 684 588Fax: +61 732 687 996Email: petery@soundcontrol.com.auURL: www.soundcontrol.com.au

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If you require xanthates, dithiophosphates, thionocarbamates, xanthogen formates, xanthic esters, aliphatic alcohols, glycols, glycol ethers, depressants (Nokes, NaSH, organic and inorganic), anti-scalants and flocculants for the mining, alumina and water treatment sectors, then look no further.

SNF FloMin, Inc., a subsidiary of the SNF group of companies, is a manufacturer and market reagent for the minerals processing industry. Our head office is based in the USA but with production sites in the USA, China and Europe and associated sales offices located in USA, Chile, Europe, South Africa, Peru, Australia, Canada, and China, we are well positioned to service your FloMin™ reagent needs.

COLLECTORS AND PROMOTERS

SNF FloMin C products are widely used for the flotation of copper, lead, zinc, gold, nickel, platinum group elements and others. Although our base products consist of the traditional known chemistries, we also have active programs in place for developing site specific blends and new products across the froth flotation spectrum.

Xanthates - all types

Dithiophosphates - all types

Thionocarbamates

Mercaptobenzothiazole

Xanthogen formates

Xanthic esters

Blends

FROTHERS

Based on individual site needs, and through our FloMin F range of frothers, we can offer alcohol, glycols, glycol ethers and blends of proprietary chemicals well-suited to enhancing frother performance. Mineral sectors served are base metal sulphides, precious metals (gold, silver, PGEs), industrial minerals, coal and various other non-sulphides.

DEPRESSANTS AND ACTIVATORS

The FloMin™ D products specifically cover organic and inorganic chemistries with Nokes reagent, widely used as a copper depressant in Moly flotation circuits a major product line. As an activator we can offer sodium hydrosulphide (NaSH) in either a solid or liquid form as per mine site requirements.

FLOCCULANTS

Large quantities of water are used in the mining industry in order to separate valuable ore from its gangue and, at some stage in the process, it is necessary to separate the solids from the liquid phase.

The FloMin flocculants are used for density control in thickeners, as a rheology modifier in the concentrate thickeners, to increase solids for shipment, in the slimes dams for dewatering and overall for water reclamation.

The use of FloMin filter aids and flocculants in these operations has the possibility to enhance performance whilst reducing costs. These products can be used under the most extreme temperatures and pH conditions

SALES SERVICE AND LOGISTICS

Whatever your requirements may be, and through our regional offices and highly experienced metallurgical, research and development and logistics personnel, we are confident we can satisfy your needs. Additionally, via our Vendor Management service program, reagent plant engineering and local inventory stores, we can establish ourselves as a full service provider of reagents.

Contact Details

SNF FLOMIN, Inc.7500 FM1405BaytownTX 77520USATel: +1 281 573 3912Fax: +1 281 573 4921Email: info@flomin-mining.comURL: www.flomin-mining.com

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SMT Scharf Group is the leading supplier of rail-bound transport systems. Extensive knowledge, worldwide presence, high-performance products and long standing competence in solving difficult transport tasks form the foundation of our worldwide reputation in mining, tunnelling and other industries.

SMT Scharf Group designs, supplies, installs and maintains systems for the transport of personnel, equipment and material. Primarily for use in volatile and dangerous areas, confined situations and on steep declines and inclines, including:

Monorail transport systems

Floor-mounted rail systems

Chairlift systems for mining personnel transport

Conveyors

Diesel-powered monorail systems

With more than 30 years’ experience of diesel-powered locomotives and more than 500 installations of our machines, we have made an essential contribution to the rationalization of transport in mining.

Monorails with diesel-powered locomotives are particularly designed for the transport of men and material in branched rail networks with varying gradients. By means of the diesel-powered monorail locomotive even difficult transport problems can be solved.

These diesel-powered monorail locomotives are type-tested and approved by EXAM, for use in explosive atmospheres with a methane content of up to 1.5%.

Product features include:

125kW diesel engine with dry-type exhaust gas cooling system

Drives with parallel contact pressure system

Efficient generator for the supply of the intrinsically safe power supply

Modular design

Consistent captive guidance of all travelling gears by amply dimensioned lateral guide rollers

Diesel-powered rack-and-pinion locomotive

This system is especially designed for steep inclinations up to 30° and for high payloads up to 37.5t. The train configuration, consisting of drive unit, brake car and transport trailers, runs safely and trap-guided along the prefabricated and easy to install rail tracks.

The special design of the rolling stock and rail system makes this product safe from derailments. It can be used on a complete and independent rack-and-pinion rail network as well as for the transport of common mine rail cars with flanged wheels in steep inclinations. This floor-mounted transport system can be easily converted into a diesel-powered monorail system. The diesel power unit can be suspended from a monorail installation and can be used to operate monorail drive units for the transport of personnel, material and equipment.

Now we have an efficient and safe solution for the frequent transport of heavy mining equipment, especially in the underground coal mining industry.

Chairlifts

Chairlift systems are the safe solution when it comes to transporting persons quickly over long distances including horizontal and vertical curves. Up to 900 people can be transported every hour in each direction at a maximum speed of 5m/s.

Depending on the individual operating conditions the following systems are available:

Apod I with detachable chairs for gradients up to 45° and vertical curves

Apod II with detachable chairs for gradients up to 18° and horizontal and vertical curves

Apod III with fixed chairs for gradients up to 45° and vertical curves

Belt conveyors

SMT belt conveyors are versatile and cost-effective. They can be integrated into any type of transport, loading and feeding installation and offer a high degree of economic efficiency, e.g. in building rubble separating plants, asphalt mixing plants, in the pit and quarry industry, in the cement industry and anywhere else where bulk goods have to be transported efficiently.

Basically any powdery to granular material can be transported. Grain size distribution, shape and hardness are the main factors determining the conveyor dimensions for handling larger grain sizes.

Contact Details

SMT Scharf GmbHRömerstrasse 10459075 HammGermanyTel: +49 2381 960 01Fax: +49 2381 960 230Email: sales@smtscharf.comURL: www.smtscharf.com

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In the globalised mining industry, future challenges can only be mastered by raising productivity and reducing operating and extraction costs. At the same time, all environmental regulations must be met, while providing safe working conditions.

As one of the global active players in the mining business, Siemens AG has developed a comprehensive answer to these challenges: Completely Integrated Solutions, encompassing the entire solution portfolio - from extracting to transportation and benefication of raw materials. Together, these solutions form the SIMINECIS product family, which also supports future technology migration and expansion of mine operations.

This integrated approach is backed by the expertise of the Siemens Industrial Solutions and Service division, where 35,000 employees continually work on advanced solutions for diverse industries including the mining and metals industry.

COMPLETELY INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS IMPROVE OVERALL PLANT PERFORMANCE

The SIMINECIS product family combines process technology, process automation, drive systems, energy supplies, IT / MES, water treatment, infrastructure and the corresponding life cycle services into intelligent and efficient complete solutions. Naturally, a mine’s geological conditions determine the requirements for extraction planning, logistics and throughput of the benefication plant. By considering these system parameters, we design an individual, integrated solution around the industry-proven products of the SIMINECIS product family.

END-TO-END PROCESS OPTIMISATION

All process steps are marked by innovative solutions aimed at higher productivity, higher quality and lower costs. One such example is the world’s first gearless walking dragline, SIMINECIS DRAG. Increasing productivity by up to 20%, it sets a new standard for drives. And there are more examples. In transportation, the SIMINECIS product family assures maximum productivity by integrating all data flows and by combining low maintenance AC drives with highly reliable basis automation systems. Pelletising plant operators benefit from SIMINECIS Pellet, an innovative process technology that raises productivity, reduces environmental pollution and results in lower operating costs. All these solutions are simply highlights from the SIMINECIS product family, which provides many more trendsetting technological solutions.

MORE TRANSPARENCY, IMPROVED DECISION MAKING

The SIMINECIS product family not only supplies the entire process chain, it also increases data transparency throughout all plant levels. To name just an example, SIMINECIS Prolog is a new MES tool that ensures a continuous flow of information to close the gap between the management and production levels. Now, from a business administration point of view, all processes can be optimised based on company objectives. Use of the modular MES solution makes it possible to increase the productivity and economic efficiency of the mine.

ASSURING HIGH PRODUCTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LIFE CYCLE

Mines generally remain in operation over several decades, so that service plays a central role when targeting long-term competitive performance. Services for SIMINECIS include a wide scope of activities, ranging from consulting and planning to installation, maintenance and modernisation. When needed, this extends even to dismantling. Moreover, life cycle has been taken into account in the design of the SIMINECIS product family. Each product has been assigned a clear strategy, such as the smooth migration of software and hardware platforms when completely or partially modernising the plant.

A STEP INTO THE FUTURE

Apart from complete plant modules for continuous and discontinuous mining, hoisting shaft systems, pellet plants and preparation plants, the SIMINECIS product family also includes solutions for infrastructure, energy supply, water treatment and security systems.

All in all, Siemens offers an integrated approach that delivers remarkable advantages to both investors and operators. Benefits range from consistently high throughput of bulk material to dependable management of complex material flows. With the SIMINECIS product family, the next generation of mining has already arrived.

Contact Details

Siemens AGIndustrial Solutions and ServicesMining TechnologiesSchuhstr. 6091052 ErlangenGermanyContact: Christian DirscherlTel: +49 9131 7 23925Fax: +49 9131 7 22233Email: mining@siemens.comURL: www.siemens.com/mining

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SIEMAG M-TEC² is the one-stop-shop and international leader for the development, planning, design, manufacture, erection and commissioning of complete hoisting and hydrohoisting systems. SIEMAG M-TEC² systems and equipment operate in underground and open pit mines worldwide and enjoy the highest reputation for quality, availability and reliability. The basis for SIEMAG M-TEC²’s success is the unique team of experienced engineers that provides the optimum solution for any transportation requirement.

SIEMAG M-TEC² is a dynamic organisation committed to continuous improvement. It has introduced many innovative techniques that have become the benchmark for best practice throughout the world.

SIEMAG M-TEC² provides full worldwide service to the mining industry through local partners in all countries. SIEMAG Inc. serves the American markets and SIEMAG M-TEC² Blanes (Pty) Ltd. the markets in Southern Africa.

SHAFT HOISTING PLANTS

SIEMAG M-TEC² plays a leading role in the development of Shaft Hoisting Systems using a combination of product innovation, worldwide experience and proven product competence. SIEMAG M-TEC² provides complete tailor made solutions of turnkey systems as well as all individual components.

Skip and Cage Hoisting Systems for vertical and inclined shafts include:

Koepe, Drum and Blair winders with conventional and integrated motor

Hoisting towers and head frames

Head and deflection sheaves

Mobile winders for service and emergency use

Skips and cages, rope attachments for winding, balance and guide ropes, rope load measuring devices

Loading and unloading stations

Additional systems include:

Conveyor systems, mine car decking and circulation systems, shaft equipment for shaft sinking, multi-rope clamping and lifting devices and friction winches for multi-rope installation and changing.

OPEN-PIT HOISTING SYSTEMS

SIEMAG M-TEC² offers unique systems for handling the challenges associated with high capacity open pit mines. These include large payload capability (300 t plus), energy efficient and cost effective skip hoisting and TruckLift Systems.

The TruckLift System by SIEMAG M-TEC² hoists loaded dump trucks straight up the pit wall from the pit bottom to surface. The benefits include:

Reduced truck fleet investment

Operating and maintenance costs reduced by up to 60%

Reduced net energy consumption when compared to conventional dump truck operations

Contact SIEMAG M-TEC² for a customized study of your system to determine just how quickly you will benefit from these system improvements.

WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNOLOGY

Since its foundation, SIEMAG M-TEC² is involved in the development and manufacture of special handling equipment for underground waste disposal. The disposal of radioactive or toxic waste underground requires new and challenging solutions
including:

Shaft hoisting installations for vertically transporting waste to the underground storage areas

Transport and handling systems for safe movement of dangerous waste within the storage facility

Specialized handling machinery with fully automatic function for especially heavy containers, glass cylinders, drums, standard containers and open waste bins

FLUID TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

The SIEMAG M-TEC² Pressure Exchange System P.E.S. is a state-of-the-art hydraulic transportation system for slurries and other fluids in pipelines. The P.E.S. operates on the principle of a pressure lock using 3 chambers for continuous flow to handle:

Transportation of coarse-grain material up to 80 mm

Material density up to 4,5 t/m³

Transport distance up to 1.500 m vertical/15.000 m horizontal

Pressure up to 250 bar

Capacity up to 500 t/h

This system can be used for energy recovery in slurry and clear water applications such as mine cooling systems where chilled water is fed down-shaft into the P.E.S. which transfers the pressure energy to the return water pushing it to surface. This allows the underground cooling system to operate at low pressure.

With an efficiency of 98% and high availability, the P.E.S. system guarantees users a transport system with low operational costs.

SERVICES

SIEMAG M-TEC² ’s qualified personnel guarantee thorough execution of complete projects from the pre-feasibility stage to final commissioning. SIEMAG M-TEC² after-sales support includes full service for GHH, DEMAG, EPR, O&K, PHB/PWH, 3
NORDBERG, Bertram, and CMC hoisting equipment and winders. This support includes spare parts, inspections, maintenance, refurbishments and up-grades.

Contact Details

SIEMAG M-TEC² GmbHObere Industriestr. 857250 NetphenGermanyTel: +49 2738 3121 0Fax: +49 2738 3121 9502Email: info@siemag-mtec.comURL: www.siemag-mtec.com

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