A major mining company decided for a RopeCon-based system to transport ore from its underground mine in the Americas to the existing stockyard conveyor. The Vertical RopeCon, first of its kind in the world, will play a pivotal role in the transport chain, transporting the ore up an existing shaft, achieving a lift of more than 400 m.
The Ore Transport System moves 700 tonnes of ore per hour, reducing the underground truck fleet along with the associated heat development and exhaust emissions. The drive of the Vertical RopeCon is located on the surface, which, in addition, leads to less space requirements underground. A more than 1.25 km long horizontal Tunnel RopeCon, also the first of its kind in the world, conveys the material from the underground mine towards the loading point of the Vertical RopeCon. The horizontal system is suspended from the tunnel ceiling to save precious space in the tunnel. Together with the Vertical RopeCon and two additional conveyors it will allow the automated material transport from the mine to the stockyard in a clean and efficient way, increasing safety while reducing operational expenses.
Commissioning of the Ore Transport System is scheduled for Q3/2027. This innovative concept addresses the mining companies’ needs for efficient and reliable underground transport solutions. Based on the proven RopeCon system Doppelmayr developed a solution which achieves impressive transport capacities and vertical lifts.
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