Waste rock handling systems

Conveyors enable efficient and continuous material flow management, reducing the need for heavy diesel-powered vehicles on the mining site.

Conveyors also enable dry stacking, which reduces the need for water dams and ponds and minimizes environmental risks such as dam failures and the leakage of harmful substances.

Yes, conveyor systems can significantly reduce a mine’s CO₂ emissions in several ways. Firstly, electric conveyor systems, such as those offered by NewPaakkola, replace diesel-powered heavy vehicles traditionally used to transport waste rock and tailings on the mining site. This directly reduces diesel fuel consumption, leading to substantial decreases in carbon dioxide emissions.

Additionally, conveyor systems support continuous and efficient material flow management, which reduces the need for traffic and heavy vehicles within the mine. This not only cuts CO₂ emissions but also lowers other harmful emissions, such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, improving air quality on the mining site and enhancing worker safety.

Conveyors also allow for optimized energy use, operating with stable electric power that can, in part, be sourced from renewable energy, thus increasing the mine’s energy efficiency. Furthermore, conveyor systems require less maintenance and cause fewer operational interruptions compared to diesel vehicles, which reduces the environmental impact over the long term and improves the operational reliability of the mine.

Conveyors lower labor requirements and operational costs while improving efficiency and safety in waste rock handling.

NewPaakkola’s High Angle Conveyor (HAC), Overland conveyors, and Bridge Stackers are specifically designed for waste rock transport and dry stacking, offering an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for mines.