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Laos PDR Gold and Copper Mine – Primary Ventilation Fans

Primary ventilation solution to support the Sepon underground mine operations

Our client operates one of the largest Gold and Copper Mines in Laos PDR, located in the Savannakhet Province. To enhance the mine’s ventilation system, the client required a comprehensive solution that included surface-mounted primary fans and advanced electrical systems. Minetek provided a turn-key project that encompassed the design, manufacture, and commissioning of two 2600mm 1000kW surface-mounted primary fans. This project also included the installation of shaft top bends, ducting, evasé, self-closing doors, support steelworks, and a 1000V fan starter MCC with automation housed in a 20ft containerised switchroom. This integrated solution ensured efficient and reliable ventilation at the Gold and Copper Mine.

Industry – Mining
Mine type – Open-cut and underground
Mineral – Gold and copper
Location – Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR
Product/Scope – 2 x 2600mm 1000kw surface mounted primary fans, including shaft top bend, ducting, evasé, self-closing doors, and support steelworks. 1000v fan starter (soft starters) MCC, including automation and a 20ft containerised switchroom – Turn-key project including design, manufacture and commissioning.

Brief

Our client required a cost-effective and robust primary ventilation solution for the Gold mine, focusing on minimising operating costs and providing advanced control and monitoring systems.

Challenge

The primary challenge was to design and implement a ventilation system that could efficiently exhaust from a single shaft top bend while ensuring technological simplicity, reduced operational costs, and robust electrical infrastructure.

Solution

Minetek proposed a comprehensive solution that included the design, engineering, supply, and commissioning of two 2600mm 1000kW surface-mounted primary fans, along with all necessary accessories, electrical, automation, starting equipment, and fan monitoring systems. This solution leveraged Minetek's proven Performance-Power/Pressure On-Demand (POD) technology and ensured a cost-effective and reliable installation.

PERSPECTIVE

Minetek's cutting edge ventilation solution enabled the client to achieve their ventilation needs with a system that was capable of achieving their long-term goals and reduced operational costs.

Jeremy Sutherland

Minetek