02.07.2012

Harsco wins big Chile mine deals

Harsco Infrastructure has been awarded the lead role in supplying rental scaffolding and formwork systems to a major expansion project at one of Chile’s largest copper mines, the Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi SCM mine in northern Chile. The terms of the order have not been disclosed.

The Collahuasi mine is a major producer of copper concentrate, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the copper produced in Chile. Its expansion project is designed to increase concentrator throughput to some 160,000 tonnes a day.

The expansion is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2013. Harsco’s engineered forming systems will be used during the pouring of nearly 10,000 cubic metres of cast-in-place concrete for walls, floors and other structures, while its scaffolding will be used to provide efficient work-at-height access for construction crews throughout the project.

Mark E. Kimmel, president of Harsco Infrastructure said: “Opportunities in adjacent markets, such as mining, are a critical component of our future growth strategy. This award highlights our ability to cross over into new market sectors and further underscores the substantial breadth and scalability of the Harsco business portfolio.”