Modern Mining May 2016

MODULAR PLANTS

on being able to work anywhere in the world. All the modules were manufactured here in South Africa and shipped over but we’ve used Russian contractors for all site work.” Finally, and looking at the current mar- ket, Westcott says that conditions are tight with all tendering opportunities being keenly contested – sometimes by as many as 12 com- panies. “Having said this, DRA continues to perform in both its modular plant business and its broader offerings. We’re operating mainly in the junior space within the modular sector, which has arguably been less affected by the resources downturn than other sectors of the mining industry resulting in a steady demand for our plants,” he says. “We’re also well pleased that we now have a new, innovative line of modules and plants, which have been redesigned and re-engineered for optimum performance over the past several years based on all the experience we’ve gained during the 30 or so years we’ve been operat- ing. We believe we now have the most complete range of modular plants in the country and are confident that we will retain our position as a market leader within the industry.” 

Parallel 150 t/h diamond DMS streams.

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MODULAR SOLUTIONS UNLOCK POTENTIAL AND CREATE VALUE

• Fast track projects • Cost effective designs • Reduced site labour & risks

• Trial erection & testing at fabricator • Designed for logistical challenges • Spares and modules • Financing options

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