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Oct 16, 2024

ABB to deliver mine hoists to Eti Bakir underground mine | Global Mining Review

Published by Jane Bentham, Editorial Assistant Global Mining Review, Wednesday, 16 Oct 24 Global technology leader ABB has signed a contract for a mine hoists delivery to Eti Bakir A.S., Türkiye’s

Published by Jane Bentham, Editorial Assistant Global Mining Review, Wednesday, 16 Oct 24

Global technology leader ABB has signed a contract for a mine hoists delivery to Eti Bakir A.S., Türkiye’s largest producer of copper, in a joint effort to contribute to the mining industry’s ongoing sustainable transformation. The two organisations have signed an agreement which will see ABB provide two hoists to the new underground copper mine.

Located in the Maden district of Elazig, the mine is currently under development and is expected to be fully operational within the next three years. With the opening of the new mine, integrating comprehensive and efficient solutions, Eti Bakir A.S. anticipates an increase of almost 30% of its total cathode production, reaching a total of 90 000 t. ABB’s mine hoists, which are scheduled for commissioning at the site in 4Q25, utilise one of the most efficient and reliable electrical drives and motors available to minimise energy consumption.

Copper’s critical role in clean energy technologies, such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, and battery storage, underpins its importance in the global energy transition. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), mineral demand from clean energy technologies is expected to double by 2040 in the Stated Policies Scenario (STEPS) and quadruple in the Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS). This predicted surge in demand makes it all the more vital for the mining industry to adopt more sustainable operations for cleaner output.

As a complete supplier of mine hoist systems, ABB will deliver the full scope of hoisting services. This includes both a production and an auxiliary hoist, which comprise of mechanical and electrical equipment, for one double drum and one single drum hoist, as well as head sheaves and arrestors. The reliability of these hoists will increase the productivity of operations, ensuring heightened efficiency and enhancing the safety of operators. The agreement represents ABB’s first complete mine hoist installation in Türkiye.

“The installation of full mine hoist solutions will not only help to enhance copper production but also support in the extraction of other critical minerals,” said Yilmaz Sara, Investment Manager, Eti Bakir A.S. “Our collaboration with ABB underscores the importance of maintaining high standards of reliability and productivity in mining operations, contributing significantly to the extraction of necessary resources.”

“This project represents a key milestone for ABB mine hoist systems, as our first complete installation in Türkiye. As adoption of these crucial systems increases, the mining industry grows closer to realising more efficient and sustainable operations,” added Per Lärk, Local Business Line Manager, Hoisting, ABB. “With our expanding catalogue of mine hoist solutions, we look forward to working closely with Eti Bakir A.S. to develop tailored services to drive safety and efficiency, while simultaneously supporting sustainable energy goals.”

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