In-Pit Crushing and Conveying conference line-up two thirds full!

Posted by Daniel Gleeson on 19th May 2011

imgp10352.JPGThe forthcoming dedicated IPCC Conference from International Mining Events, 21-23 September in Belo Horizonte’s Ouro Minas Hotel, is seeing widespread interest from the industry, reflected in the fact that 16 out of a total of 24 speaker slots have now been filled, the confirmed papers solely from the leading OEMs, consultants and mining groups. The meeting, held just before the Exposibram show, is focussed on mine planners and decision makers and with IPCC set to be the key alternative to conventional truck and shovel mining going forward, it represents an unmissable opportunity to meet the people who design, build and successfully implement these systems.

The focus is not only on the fully mobile systems – fixed, semi-mobile and fully mobile IPCC systems are being covered; as are designs for waste handling/spreading, and other alternatives to truck and shovel mining, including surface miners and bucketwheel mining technology. The following covers just a range of the presentations already confirmed, with a full program to appear in the July issue of International Mining as well as on the website in the coming weeks. In addition to these papers are others from mining groups, as well as other key OEMs such as Sandvik; and other consultants including AMEC and Snowden.

Those interested in speaking at the event (though remaining slots are limited) are encouraged to contact the Conference Director, Paul Moore at [email protected] or to register, to visit the dedicated page on this site at http://corporate.im-mining.com/imevents.asp. Note that the early bird registration rate is only available for another five weeks.

Speakers confirmed include:

  • What parameters are important in the production of IPCC equipment specifications? David Morrison: Global Manager – Integrated Mining Systems, SKM
  • IPC with fully mobile crushing plants with regard to energy efficiency and CO2 reduction. Ulrich Mentges: Senior Manager Mine Planning & Sales – Mining, ThyssenKrupp Fördertechnik
  • Applying IPCC at your mine. John McCarthy: Project Manager – IPCC Systems, P&H Mining Equipment
  • Relocation of semi-mobile crushing systems. Walter Kueng: CEO, Tenova Takraf
  • Uses of mobile conveying systems in handling and placement of overburden. Ted Wagner: Global Product Manager – Mobile Conveying, FLSmidth
  • Case studies of IPCC systems under various mining conditions. Frank Hubrich: Director of Engineering, Tenova Takraf
  • New approaches to traditional conveying and stacking systems for waste handling. Mike Bernard:  Vice President & General Manager, Terra Nova Technologies
  • Key success factors for the planning, operation and maintenance of IPCC systems – a view from an operator of continuous mining systems. Ruediger Durchholz: Managing Director Engineering, RWE Power International
  • Conveyor belt shifting – work preparation and execution. Ruediger Durchholz: Managing Director Engineering, RWE Power International

Key themes

  • Mine planning, and truck-shovel versus IPCC
  • Design criteria for IPCC
  • Fully Mobile IPCC
  • Semi Mobile IPCC
  • Conveyor systems for waste handling
  • Real mine case studies
  • Relocation of IPC and conveyor system
  • Other alternatives – surface miners, bucketwheel systems