Copper

Drawing on our knowledge of the mining industry in general and the design and construction management of vertical and decline shafts and associated infrastructure in particular, our team brings an understanding of the key drivers to create value for our clients for their specific project. The team brings technical skills, which will be invaluable in developing innovative solutions whilst creating the best value for the client in determining the optimal way to exploit any new or existing mining opportunity.

Our team members have been involved in many mining projects, from concept studies, through pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, to detailed design and implementation of such projects.

We have supported our clients during transition from open pit to underground mining operations, performing trade off studies for conveying, trucking and hoisting operations, detail design and EPCM services.

RSV has completed a broad portfolio of global copper projects for clients including, Rio Tinto, PMC, ENRC, Ero Copper, African Copper, Oyu Tolgoi, Ivanhoe and Kansanchi

Rein Koelmans

RSV
Tel: +27 10 109 9190
e-mail: rsv@rsv.co.za

Related Projects

Project NameClient NameProject LocationProject DescriptionScope of ServicesProject Value
Caraiba Minig Complex, Pila MineEro CopperBrazil, South AmericaConstruction of a new vertical shaft with associated surface and underground infrastructureOn site engineering & construction support servicesUndisclosed
Hermosa Feasibility SudySouth 32South AmericaFreasibility study for new vertical shaft and hoisting systemPre-feasibility studyUndisclosed
Oyu Tolgoi No2 ShaftOyo TolgoiMongoliProsduction / and Man / Material shaft, Design of headfream, hoisting including ropes, conveyances and rope handling, all shaft furnishes and underground stationsEnginering of designUndisclosed
Oyo Tolgoi No 5 ShaftOyo TolgoiMongoliVentilation Shaft Disgn of sinking headframe, hoists and underground layoutEnginering of designUndisclosed
Palabora Lift II ProjectPalabora Mining CompanyPhalaborwa, South AfricaLift II Order of Magnitude StudyProject management and design servicesZAR3.7 million
Oyo Tolgoi No 4ShaftOyo TolgoiMongoliVentilation Shaft Disgn of sinking headframe, hoists and underground layoutEnginering of designUndisclosed
Kanshanshi Dewatering shaft equipmingSwiss QuantumZambiaEPCM of equping dewatering for seconded degressEPCMUndisclosed
Shaft ore handling System Phase 1 and 2 of No 9 and 10 ShaftResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaShaft ore handling System Phase 1 and 2Consulting services for the shaft ore handling System Phase 1 and 2 for No 9 and 10 ShaftUS$343,000
Shaft Boring Systems (SBS) – Detailed EngineeringRio Tinto – JS RedpathPhoenix, Arizona, North AmericaShaft Boring Systems (SBS) – detailed engineeringDevelop the technology in order to test and prove the concept on a pilot project. Assist with design input for the sinking stage and headframe portion of the projectZAR19.9 million
LOM Hoisting Study UpdateResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaEngineering servicesLOM hoist and shaft pre-feasibility studyUS$468,000
Mashitu Principal & Sud Geological & Mining StudyENRCKolwezi District, DRCGeological and mining study in support of ENRC's business strategyGeological re-modelling of the deposits and resource estimation to a PFS level, geotechnical and hydrological assessmentsUndisclosed
LOM Dewatering StudyResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaEngineering, design and drafting servicesEngineering, design and drafting services for the LOM dewatering and compressed air design which will support the overall pre-feasibility studyUS$175,000
LOM Compressed AirResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaEngineering, design and drafting servicesEngineering, design and drafting services for the LOM compressed air design which will support the overall pre-feasibility studyUS$165,000
Lift II ProjectPalabora Mining CompanyPhalaborwa, South AfricaOrder of magnitude study and early works engineeringOrder of magnitude study and early works engineeringZAR3.6 million
Lift II ProjectPalabora Mining CompanyPhalaborwa, South AfricaPre-feasibility studyPre-feasibility studyZAR43.6 Million
Design Services Refrigeration PlantResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaDesign and engineering servicesDetailed design and engineering services for the refrigeration plant, including design of piping support structures, civil structures, and, electrical and instrumentation for the first water cooled plantUS$1.1 million
Ventilation and refrigeration design required for the Resolution Copper 10 shaft projectResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaVentilation and refrigeration design required for the No 10 shaft projectVentilation and refrigeration design required for the No 10 shaft projectUS$329,660
Number 10 Shaft Head Frame ConstructionResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaNumber 10 Shaft dead frame construction – approval of construction queries, methods and drawing detailsNumber 10 Shaft dead frame construction – approval of construction queries, methods and drawing detailsUS$157,380
Number 10 Shaft Double Drum Auxiliary Hoist Civil DesignResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaNumber 10 Shaft double drum auxiliary hoist civil designNumber 10 Shaft double drum auxiliary hoist civil designUS$187,754
Cable and Pipe Rack DesignResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaCable and Pipe Rack DesignDesign of a ground pipe and cable rack system for the Number 9 and Number 10 Shafts.US$120,740
LOM Hoist Study Phase 1 and 2Resolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaLOM hoist study Phase 1 and 2LOM hoist study Phase 1 and 2US$113,720
Design of Shaft Foundations for No 10 ShaftResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaDesign of shaft foundations for No 10 ShaftCivil design of shaft foundations for No 10 ShaftUS$316,429
Consulting services required for the skip loading conceptual design for the rock handling systemResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaConsulting services required for the skip loading conceptual design for the rock handling systemConsulting services required for the skip loading conceptual design for the rock handling systemUS$237,530
No 10 Shaft Head Frame DesignResolution Copper MiningNorth AmericaNo 10 Shaft head frame designNo 10 Shaft head frame designUS$445,890
Dukwe ProjectAfrican CopperBotswanaInfrastructure and opencast mining projectEPCMZAR766 million