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The company may choose to implement mandatory overtime temporarily. Each task can be on a different calendar based on the location of the task assignee or the type of task. If the task does not have a calendar, then the calendar associated to the user’s location is used, and if the location does not have a calendar, the default project calendar is used. Tasks are scheduled based on the calendar to provide an accurate schedule that reflects the real-life view for work plans.

Invisible Governance

As for traceability, users can capture meeting details to maintain artifacts for historical references. Managers can define meetings, and track who was invited and who actually attended. Agenda topics can be added to meetings with time durations allocated for each topic and associated document attachments for discussion. Issues that need further follow up and recorded decisions are stored as an outcome of the meeting.

Zero Distance: Collaboration and Approvals

Users can benefit from a wide range of capabilities for global enterprise collaboration to bring “zero distance” between the mine, main office, and other consultants. Those capabilities include the ability to manage and organize shared documents and structured product data; they also enable the creation of digital workspaces for virtual teams to work together. Users can easily raise issues, organize meetings and track decisions. Any modifications can be formally approved using routes defined by end-users or from standard route templates.

Microsoft Integration

The ENOVIA Project Manager role can create and access 3DEXPERIENCE data from the most popular Microsoft applications: Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Outlook®, Windows Explorer, and Windows Desktop Search. This capability enables enterprise-level collaboration while not disrupting the established productivity of end-users. With product content being managed on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform rather than on users’ PCs, organizations are able to create, manage and review product content more securely.

With the ENOVIA™ Project Manager on the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, all stakeholders in the mining blockchain are aligned with the project goals and status – and work well together in achieving and defining your mine’s success. Let Paramina Earth Technologies, Inc. be your driver in your mine’s digital path to sustainable growth. Contact us at paramina_solutions@paramina. com or reach us through our website www.paramina.com for more information.

Reference:

Dassault Systèmes. (2022). Project Manager.

A sample dashboard of ENOVIA Project Manager’s Task Management app on the 3DEXEPERIENCE Platform.

Authorities are optimistic for the implementation of most infrastructure projects proposed under the government’s “Build, Build, Build” program after noting the project’s long-term impact on the economy.

In a virtual briefing hosted by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on Tuesday, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said 18 of the 112 infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) would be completed by June this year, or at the end of the Duterte administration.

He said 12 additional projects are targeted to be completed by end-2022 while 89 are scheduled for implementation by 2023 and be completed in the next six years.

These projects cost around PHP6.65 trillion and have an investment requirement of around PHP3.12 trillion.

He is hopeful that the next administration will continue with the implementation of the remaining projects “since most of these projects have been properly reviewed by the NEDA-ICC (National Economic and Development AuthorityInvestment Coordination Committee) Board and it went through a process.”

“And most of these are actually yielding a high impact economic analysis. The national return is so huge,” he said.

Sadain also pointed out that “there’s no way the next administration will shelve most of these projects but instead may be look at it and revisit. “

“We have seen also that the viability of implementing these projects is so strong because of the huge economic impact that will be brought to the country. We believe that these can be sustained by the next administration,” he said.

Sadain said the big-ticket interisland projects under the Build, Build, Build includes the BataanCavite Interlink Bridge, the Panglao-Tagbilaran City Offshore Connector, Guicam Bridge, 3 Tawi-Tawi Bridges, the PanayGuimaras-Negros Link Bridge, Cebu-Mactan Bridge and Coastal [Road Construction], Panguil Bay Bridge, and the Samal IslandDavao City Connector.

For the Department of Transportation, he said the projects “of high importance” are the North Commuter Railway and Metro Manila Subway.

Customised liner solution boosts SAG mill throughput, mine profits

Agold and copper mine in South East Asia was experiencing a range of challenges with its SAG (semi-autogenous grinding) mill that were hitting productivity. Facing a significant increase in ore hardness that would have exacerbated the problems, the mine turned to us to provide a solution for a safer and more productive grinding operation.

A multifaceted mill challenge

A remote copper and gold mine in South East Asia had a problem: its 34 ft SAG mill was experiencing a range of performance issues that were limiting its production performance:

• Pulp dischargers of many parts. The steel dischargers on the SAG mill comprised 187 pieces. Not unsurprisingly, this led to lengthy downtimes for component replacement. Making the situation worse: the discharger service life was a relatively short 12 months. • Inadequate liner service life. The SAG mill’s steel liners were failing to meet the required service life. To remedy the problem, the supplier had added more material to the liner design. But this created its own challenges, reducing the effective grinding volume and adding weight to the mill that was pushing bearing pressures dangerously close to limitations. • Peening liners. The steel used to make the liners produced a significant amount of peening. This made liner removal a time-consuming activity and more hazardous activity, as a heat lance is needed to remove peened liners. It also increases the risk of structurally damaging the mill’s shell. • Pegging of the grate plates. There was excessive pegging of the grate plates by worn metal grinding media, reducing flow. As temporary measure, the mine was cutting out the pegged media every few weeks. Which only increased the time and cost spent on mill maintenance.

To solve these challenges, the mine issued a request for quote to three companies with the challenge to improve the safety of mill maintenance and increase mill discharge. In practice, this meant reducing the number and length of maintenance interventions, as well the need for hazardous installation manoeuvres, lowering mill weight and eliminating flow constraints, such as clogging and pegging.

The existing grates within the SAG Mill were pegging. Critical size grinding media were blocking apertures, reducing throughput.

The beginning of the solution is understanding the problem

The journey to our solution began with a thorough review of operating conditions and liner design. Through this, we determined the first course of action should be to tackle the problems associated with the discharge system. This would allow us to increase throughput and reduce weight – and would also lead to other objectives being met.

With some key improvements in mind, we created sophisticated DEM simulations to help evaluate what discharge design would best meet the mine’s objectives. These simulations allowed us to beat the mine’s throughput target of 2,100 tpd and forecast a maximum possible throughput of 2,300 tpd. The new simulated design also showed a significant increase in service life, meeting the need to reduce maintenance interventions.

After initial onsite discussions, mine personnel were invited to review the design adjustments and define the final scope. This made sure customer knowledge

DEM simulations were conducted to help evaluate the discharge design and meet mine’s objectives.

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was also incorporated into the solution, as well as those of our engineering team.’

Exceeding expectations

Our solution centred on our PulpMax™ composite mill liners, which were combined with material and design modifications to the steel lining system to promote increased efficiency and service life. The new liners boast 27% fewer parts (136 vs 187) and 45% lower weight (106,130 kg vs 191,962 kg). • Made from material that is up to 50% LIGHTER. This makes the liners easier to handle and improves worker safety. Lighter materials allow us to engineer larger components at reduced weight. It also results in less parts. • They typically have 50% FEWER PARTS. This results in a faster reline speed and quicker installation, and this adds up to workers spending less time in a confined space performing hazardous work.

Along the journey, we were also able to provide solutions to other challenges – for example, pegging of the grates and peening of the discharge steel. The result was a solution that exceeded original expectations: • Improved safety. Fewer pieces and lower weight make maintenance simpler and quicker. This reduces the amount of time that workers spend on the mill – improving safety. It also lowers the total cost of ownership.

Compounding these benefits, PulpMax composite wear liners last much longer than previous liners – through some 25 million tonnes of production. Liner service life has therefore been extended from 12 months to 15 months and based on wear measurements, could extend to 18 months. • Improved throughput. The new system consistently achieves throughput of 2,250-2,300 tpd, exceeding the target of 2,100 tpd. This results from: o Reduced liner mass (>100 tonnes) o Improved shell design o Improved discharge efficiency o Less clogging and pegging

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Vulco® R67 mill lining rubber compound is revolutionizing mine site mill operations

Melbourne, Australia – Vulco® rubber is renowned throughout the mining industry for its exceptional wear life and reliability in mill lining systems. These abrasion- and impactresistant rubber compounds have been developed with advanced technologies by the Weir Minerals’ team of expert engineers and material scientists who are continually refining Vulco® rubber products to keep them at the forefront of mill lining systems technology.

Having identified a need for higher-wearing rubbers for mill lining systems, the material science experts commenced developing an industry leading, premium-grade rubber compound with superior wear life and performance in mill lining applications. The result was the Vulco® R67 rubber – an optimum material which is manufactured with proprietary new compounds and innovative methods of processing to deliver outstanding wear life and longer uptime.

Extensive field research, compound testing and site trials were conducted to ensure that it was not only able to withstand severe abrasion in typical mill system applications, but that it is best in class. In fact, it has been the most wear-resistant rubber compound that Weir Minerals has ever developed for mill lining applications. The R67 compound boasts a high hardness, elongation, tensile and tear strength, and is suitable for lifter bars, head/shell plates and grates. When it’s utilised in conjunction with metal cap mill liners, the result is a versatile, economical and efficient product that weighs up to 50% less than steel alone. The added benefit is a lighter product that’s faster, easier and safer to install.

Revolutionising wear lining

Since its launch in 2018, many mining operators from around the globe have implemented the R67 compound into their mill lining systems. They have reported as much as 20-40% improvement in wear life, which is resulting in fewer mill lining replacements and longer mill campaigns. This reduction in shutdowns has a dual benefit of increased cost savings and improved plant availability.

What are the benefits for the mill operators?

With a liner that can run significantly longer, operators have experienced a wide range of benefits including: • Improved wear life • A measurable reduction in mill downtime • Increased uptime and processing • Easier and safer installations • Reduced maintenance costs

In addition to this, the mines benefit from having an experienced and dedicated team from Weir Minerals who custom-engineer the liners to suit each mill’s unique requirements for optimal wear life.

Global in-field success

The R67 elastomer compound is changing the way mills operate - with exceptional results. Extensive global trials and commercial installations in the market have resulted in a number of successful outcomes across a variety of different grinding applications. From mines in the USA to Chile, the R67 has proven its outstanding performance consistently.

The unique Vulco® R67 rubber compound combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced raw materials to deliver extended

wear life, increased uptime and lower total ownership costs.

Epiroc’s ambitious climate targets validated as science based

Epiroc launched ambitious sustainability goals that include halving its CO2 emissions by 2030. The SBTi has now validated Epiroc’s climate targets as being in line with keeping global warming at a maximum 1.5° C, consistent with the latest climate science and the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement.

“Climate change is happening as we speak and we are working internally as well as together with our customers to reduce the impact on climate,” says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO. “We are driving the industry’s transition toward a climatefriendly future, not the least with our growing offering of batteryelectric equipment. Epiroc is committed to halve CO2 emissions from the use of our equipment as well as in our own production and in transport by 2030. With the approval of our goals from SBTi, our position as a sustainability leader in our industry has now been reinforced.”

In line with SBTi requirements, Epiroc commits to halve its absolute CO2 emissions in its own operations – so called Scope 1 and Scope 2 – by 2030, with 2019 as base year. However, more than 99% of Epiroc’s total CO2 emissions are other indirect emissions, with about 83% of the total coming from when customers use the products. Therefore, Epiroc has committed to halve the absolute CO2 emissions from use of sold

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As an example, a high-grade nickel and copper mining project in the USA had a problem where the liners in one ball mill were wearing out too quickly, leading to continued downtime and reduced processing. They were looking for a product significantly superior to the elastomer that they were using. Initially there was reluctance from the mine, as they had loyalty to their original mill supplier, however after Weir Minerals conducted a series of trajectory simulations and discreet modelling - to optimise the design and deliver the best process performance for the mill, they agreed to trial the R67 liners. At the end of the trial the R67 showed 30-40% better performance than the incumbent liners and the customer installed a full set of R67 liners in their mill.

Another trial in the USA took place in an iron ore mine with several dozen ball mills in operation. Here, Vulco® R67 liners delivered a 17% increase in life compared to the failed shell plates from the mine’s original mill lining system supplier. The company was extremely impressed with the results and installed a complete shell liner in their ball mill.

Moving to Chile, a copper mine was keen to trial the R67 compound to see if they could improve the wear time of a competitor rubber liner. After a three-month trial, all liners were physically measured showing that the Vulco® R67 liners fully worn wear life projected from the actual wear would be 80% longer compared to the incumbent liners.

Another copper processing plant in Chile trialled R67 composite liners in their SAG mill against two other compounds that are commonly used in the industry. After 12 months, there was a 48% and 62% wear life improvement on the other liners – proving that the R67 composite liners could withstand the highly abrasive environment.

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has received validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions.

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Helping customers optimise their process

As leaders in material technology, Weir Minerals are continuously undertaking research and development to provide best-in-class products to mining customers, while helping them improve their bottom line. When using Vulco® R67 rubber compounds, our customers can feel assured they have a market-leading product that is backed by decades of experience, expertise, and proven effectiveness. This innovative rubber compound not only delivers superior physical and viscoelastic properties but is also a lighter and safer material to use.

Where can you find Vulco® R67?

Vulco R67® mill liners are made exclusively at Weir Minerals facilities in North and South America, Australia and South Africa, with plans to expand production into more regions in the future.

For more information about Vulco R67® please visit: https:// info.global.weir/vulcor67

Inside the discharge end of a ball mill being fitted with spiral lifters and rubber grates. Vulco® R67 mill liners last significantly longer and deliver a measurable reduction in mill downtime, installation, and maintenance costs.

Custom reports can be created to help data mine your company's archive. Users can create

custom indices by document type. Reports generated can be exported

to Excel and PDF for submission.