Australia - BHP Cannington

Location

300 km south - east of Mt. Isa in the state of Queensland, Australia.

Client

Mancala Pty Ltd

Scope of Work

One ventilation shaft in 90º from surface, 240 m length and Ø4.5m.
Two ventilation shafts in 90º from 70 meter level, 180 m length and Ø3.1m.

Project description

BHP extended the Cannington Mine and needed ventilation to reach and develope the northern zone ore body.

Equipment on Site

Tamrock Rhino 1000 DC, Tamrock Rhino 2000 DC. Sandvik reamer and cutters.

Project duration

February - July 2003.

Special Features

15 inch directionally drilled pilothole from surface.

Contact

Mr Bill Lannen
Executive Director
Mancala Pty Ltd
Phone: +61 2 9420 9733
Fax: +61 2 9420 9833
Mobile: +61 418 330 583