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Kambalda Nickel Mine – Primary Ventilation Fan

  • Air
  • Mining
  • Primary Booster Fan

Optimisation of life of mine ventilation requirements

Minetek successfully delivered an innovative ventilation solution to this Kambalda Nickel Mine in Western Australia. This project involved the design, manufacture, and installation of advanced primary ventilation fans tailored to meet the specific needs of the underground mine. The solution not only enhances airflow efficiency but also ensures compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Minetek’s robust and reliable ventilation systems are designed to withstand the challenging conditions of the mining environment, ultimately contributing to improved safety and productivity. This collaboration underscores Minetek’s commitment to providing customised, high-performance solutions for the mining industry.

Industry – Western Australia
Mine type – Underground
Mineral – Nickle
Location – Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia
Industry – Mining
Product/Scope – Primary HO Ventilation Fan

Fan

Minetek HO Model S

Duty

350 m3 / s at 4,800 Pa.

Result

Ability to change fan duty with ongoing mine development. Performance On Demand (POD) technology reduces power consumption and drives down energy costs.

Efficient ventilation solutions

Supply of an internal primary ventilation solution with the ability to be repurposed into the secondary system.

  • Customised solution to fit into existing fan chamber, saving money and time in expansion of infrastructure.
  • Modular design allowed onsite personnel to successfully carry out the install with Minetek site support.
  • Regulation of air has allowed the mine to increase ventilation as production increases require, saving energy consumption at the operation.
TESTIMONIALS

What our customers have to say...

We are always looking at new innovations and technologies that will benefit both us and our clients. Minetek has been able to display that with the use of their modern ventilation technology, where we can look to see production increases through faster re-entry times and reduced capital costs in the total life of the development, delivering value to both us and our client.

Client

From the start of early discussions with the clients, it was very evident that both parties wanted to deliver the maximum amount of value for their stakeholders/shareholders in all aspects of the developments. This really excited our team, as it gave us the opportunity, through the release of forecasted production information and mine plans from our clients, to display that we could deliver this through energy savings, production increases and reduced capital expenditure throughout the lifecycle of the developments.

Jeremy Sutherland

Minetek Air Divisional Manager
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