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APR-JUN 2017

The ASIA Miner - Reporting Important Issues to Mining Companies in the Asia Pacific Region

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Volume 14 • Issue 2 | 2017 | ASIA Miner | 37 Location Storage Application Span (m) Covered Area (m2) Cuajone, Peru Copper Ore 105 12,300 Carthage Cement, Tunisia Cement Additives 53 15,815 San Cristobal, Bolivia Zinc Ore 142 15,394 Aguas Teñidas, Spain Copper Ore 58 2,650 Pupuk Kaltim, Indonesia Coal 81 5,153 Kampot Cement, Cambodia Limestone 86 5,809 Ruwais Sulphur, UAE Sulphur 134 14,100 CICE, Mexico Urea 52 6,240 Lafarge Lichtenberg, South Africa Limestone 113 20,057 JEA Northside, FL, USA Petroleum coke 122 23,380 Combat Dust - Cover Your Stockpile Reducing dust levels at a mine is a requirement driven by a combination of environmental, operational, employee and community expectations. Within a mining operation, dust adversely affects employ- ee health, visibility, and adds a variety of maintenance head- aches. Externally, the irritation caused by fugitive dust can have a major impact on community relations. Increasingly stringent environmental regulations add yet another layer of concern. Finding a solution that balances all these issues while keep- ing your business competitive is a complex challenge. Many mines have tried foams, sprays, and windbreaks, but while these may buy some time, they are seldom suf- ficient to control dust over large areas and they are inef- fective for runoff. While the application of water (with or without additives) is the most common way to address dust, the amount of water used is staggering. In many regions, due to water scarcity, this isn't a sustainable solu- tion either. Why not cover your stockpile? Geometrica designs long- span domes and vaults that cover stockpiles, prevent run- off, contain dust and spare landscapes. Your operations, employees, neighboring communities, and landscapes are protected against fugitive dust. Geometrica offers a practical solution that saves both time and money. Geometrica's assembly process ensures a fast, safe and easy installation. With on-site expert guidance, our struc- tures are installed with locally-sourced labor. Any crew mem- ber that has installed scaffolding, or knows basic carpentry, has the required skills. All of our structure's connections are mechanical so no welding is required. Our domes and vaults may also be designed so that instal- lation is done while the pile is in operation. Maximum space is achieved due to the absence of internal columns. This allows for the free flow of inventory, traffic, personnel, and equipment. Our goal is to seamlessly connect bulk storage solutions with operations - and, importantly, with zero down- time. Covering your stockpile also helps protect the bottom line. Fighting off wind, rain and other contaminants safeguards inventory from erosion and deterioration. Material is kept dry, ready for immediate handling and it's not depleted. Geometrica structures can be made of galvanized steel or aluminum. Cladding can be made of acrylic, fiber-reinforced plastic, polycarbonate or a combination of these. And, clad- ding can be applied inside or outside the structure, or both. Geometrica has been in business since 1992 and has completed installations in over 35 countries around the world. Design and functionality are hallmarks of Geometrica. We have delivered domes for just about every stockpile shape imaginable. Here are a few examples; Regardless of geography or climate, Geometrica solves dust problems with endless design options. We believe that industry can be dust-defiant, tread more softly around Mother Nature, and be a good corporate citizen — without breaking the budget — sustainably. Our mission is to provide solutions for industries around the world. The ques- tion is, "What can Geometrica do for you?" Company Profile

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