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Metso Outotec Debuts Its In-Pit Crush, Convey Solutions Service Mining operations are impacted by declining head grades. More material needs to be moved from greater depths to maintain concentrated production levels. This affects productivity and energy consumption, which directly correlates to the mine’s profitability and sustainability. To better meet these challenges, Metso Outotec launched in-pit crush and convey (IPCC) solutions. The integrated solutions consist of crushing, conveying and stacking equipment combined with IPCC planning and lifecycle services. The offering has been designed to ensure the highest productivity, energy efficiency and maintainability. “With our team, technology and serv- Metso Outotec launched in-pit crush and convey (IPCC) solutions. ices, we can combine and provide the industry’s strongest building blocks to deliver successful in- work packages that are in line with common study phases pit crush and convey operations,” said Leif Berndt, director, used throughout the industry. The team uses an integrated IPCC of Metso Outotec. “We are excited to launch our solu- methodology to determine the optimal pit shape and mine tions that cater in an exceptional way to our customers’ oper- schedule in alignment with system configurations, that utilize advanced engineering tools to increase the speed of projational and sustainability targets.” ect definition and certainty of outcome. The key technology highlight of the IPCC solution is the Metso Outotec’s IPCC Offering The experience-driven IPCC planning services allow Foresight semi-mobile primary gyratory (SMPG) station, Metso Outotec to support customers with pre-defined study which features the Superior MKIII crusher and SmartStation
for optimal processing, allowing material size control and reduced wear, downtime and plant height. The IPCC solutions are part of the company’s Planet Positive portfolio with their improved energy efficiency. Services are a key part and a proven piece of the Metso Outotec IPCC solutions. Life Cycle Services (LCS) for operational support are available. Connected analytics allows equipment to be better managed by staying connected at all times and by reducing unplanned downtime. The IPCC offering also includes offsite and onsite assembly options. Key benefits of Metso Outotec in-pit crushing and conveying technology include: • Optimal processing with patented SmartStation; • Up to 30 percent higher capacity on the same crusher size and 70 percent reduced downtime with Superior MKIII Primary Gyratory technology; • Up to 30 percent power savings with Energy Savings Idlers (ESI); and • Better maintainability through improved crusher access and plant area isolation. For more information, visit mogroup.com/ipcc.
New Managing Director Takes Rubble Master to Next Level “We are privately owned,” he said. “If we need to do something, make a change, it’s not a for others.” committee project. We can be very reactive. “For these applications,” McAdam said, “It’s That’s where our dealers are seeing an advantage Rubble Master’s smaller machines that make already. sense. The RM 70GO! and RM 90GO! are “We listen to both our dealers and the end user 53,000-lb. and 64,000-lb. machines. They are and react quickly,” he added. “For example, we perfect for the contract crushing market.” learned from listening that the time involved in Larger models, including the RM 100GO! and changing the screen media is a big deal to the RM 120X “are more appropriate for the larger producers,” McAdam said. contractor. We immediately began to work on Jackson McAdam said, “the RM 70GO! and RM 90GO! are 53,000-lb. and bringing a design to market that will cut down on 64,000-lb. machines. They are perfect for the contract crushing market.” Not Standing Pat that time frame.” In addition to the acquisition of Maximus and Rubble Master’s size also allows for a differits renewed commitment to the U.S. market, the ent level of customer care, McAdam said. “RM XSMART represents a new era in the interaction company is actively involved in the research and develop“Being a Rubble Master customer is not a buy and forget between humans and machines,” he said, “It brings clarity ment necessary to take the product line to the next level. experience,” he said. “It is a partnership, and it requires that Current plans include offering both hybrid and full-elec- and enables owners and operators to make better decisions we’ll be there for our customers. Machines break down, but that lead to more profits. Features include integrated belt tric models in all of its crusher and screener sizes. what happens next is what matters.” Advancements in technology are being aimed not just at scales to track and document output, GPS tracking, fuel conWhile Rubble Master’s North American market share sumption tracking, fluid level monitoring, and more.” efficiency, according to René Wagner, a longtime Rubble does not approach the number it enjoys in Europe, things are “Everything ties back to simplicity, ease of use and perMaster marketing manager. formance,” he added. “The U.S. market needs this because it heading in the right direction, according to McAdam. “We are continually trying to simplify the machine,” After enduring COVID-19-related challenges in 2020, he Wagner said. “As many machines become more and more is so hard to find and hire qualified operators. Our goal is to said the first three quarters of 2021 have been the best in its complicated, we’ve tried to take decisions away from the make this as easy to use as possible.” North American history. operator. Our goal is to have a machine that anyone can operBigger Isn’t Always Better “COVID actually allowed us the necessary timeframe to ate.” Rubble Master remains relatively small when compared create a strategy for growth. We have begun to execute this Rubble Master now offers RM XSMART, a telemetry and fleet management system that Wagner said contractors to many of the companies with whom they compete for mar- strategy and have the foundation in place to build on for the ket share. That’s a good thing, according to McAdam. “want and need.” next 20 years.” CEG DIRECTOR from page 54
