Sandvik is awarded major order for platinum project in South Africa
Sandvik Mining in South Africa is proud to announce that it has been selected by Royal Bafokeng Platinum for its new flagship platinum project, Styldrift, as the key supplier of underground production trackless equipment. Phase 1 of the project generated a single order in the last week of December 2012 for 83 machines comprising mostly of low profile 8 ton LH208 LHDs, DD210-L drill rigs and the only fully mechanised roofbolter, DS210L-M.
Delivery of the machines will take place during 2014 but various other projects like the related apprenticeship training programme, community "Up-skill" programme and the current Sandvik sponsored community day care project in the Boshoek area will benefit much sooner.
Royal Bafokeng Platinum has tasked a contractor to do the Development work leading to the declines. The contractor has also been using the Sandvik DD210L drill rig to perform the Development. Sandvik would like to acknowledge the early commitment shown by Royal Bafokeng Platinum which we know will reap rewards for all stakeholders, including the local communities. Both parties believe that this is the beginning of a "valuable partnership." and not just the supply of mining equipment.
For further information, please contact:
Bjorn Gohre
Business Development Manager
EMEA, Sandvik Mining
Tel. + 27 (0) 11 5709676