Modern Mining July 2022

Pilot Crushtec launches the Lokotrack ® ST2.3™ scalping screen Given that contract

Equipment suppl ier Pi lot Crushtec Internat ional recent ly launched the Lokotrack® ST2.3™ scalping screen, a multi-use scalping screen well suited to heavy duty scalping, fine screening and recycling. Dubbed the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of screening, the machine is designed to process a range of materials, from topsoil and recycled concrete waste, to road base material and fine aggregates. The machine can be used as a standalone unit or as part of a multi-stage crushing and screen ing process. Its versatility is enhanced by the various screen media options, includ ing grizzly, punch plate, finger grizzly and wire mesh. Despite its compact build, the machine punches above its weight with a 4.6 m² screening area, the widest in its class. This is complemented by an aggressive stroke up to 13 mm with 5G acceleration, resulting in a high screening performance. Emerging company within the green hydro gen arena, Prieska Power Reserve recently partnered with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to advance its green hydrogen project in Prieska Northern Cape, South Africa. The partnership will bring together the expertise of Prieska Power Reserve and the IDC’s investment platform and infrastructure financing, to deliver tech nologies to produce green hydrogen and ammonia. The IDC’s approval of a facility will ensure that the project reaches financial close in H1 2023, a significant achieve ment for a journey that began in 2018, the company said. The first phase will result in

crushing is a nomadic venture by i ts nature of ten cal l ing for the movement of machines from one site to the other, Metso Outotec thus paid particular attention to ease of transportation during the development of the Lokotrack ST2.3

Pilot Crushtec recently launched the Lokotrack ® ST2.3™ scalping screen.

scalping screen. With its compact screen box size (3,040 mm x 1,520 mm) and opti mised weight (17 000 kg), the machine can be moved from one site to another using a standard trailer, thus helping contractors to cut back on transportation costs. Amid record high fuel prices, fleet own ers will benefit from the machine’s fuel efficiency. Powered by a CAT® C3.6 diesel engine, the machine consumes as low as seven litres of fuel per hour, translating into the production of 72 000 tonnes of green ammonia per year with a green hydrogen content of around 12 900 tonnes begin ning in 2025, escalating to over 500 000 by 2030. The project has met a number of critical milestones to date in order to achieve its targeted financial close of H1 2023. “Some of the completed milestones include the chemical plant, and the wind, solar and micro-grid feasibility studies, which indicate a huge potential for the project,” stated Martin Walzer, director of Prieska Power Reserve. The project is currently also in the process of finalising technical design work. 

lower total cost of operation. With Metso Outotec’s IC automation system, fleet managers can monitor, con trol remotely and automate the screening process for better performance. With infor mation on upcoming maintenance needs, fleet managers can plan their maintenance breaks effectively to reduce machine downtime. IC automation also makes the work of operators safer with the remote control features. 

Prieska Power Reserve partners with the IDC

Prieska Power Reserve advances green hydrogen project.

Prieska Power Reserve partners with IDC.

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