TAKRAF Provides Support for Backfill Project

TAKRAF South Africa, say they have provided design, engineering and construction support services for the third phase of a major backfill project for a coal mining complex in Limpopo, South Africa. The project comprises the extension of one of the mine’s backfilling systems, which are used to convey and deposit the plant discard materials in the mined-out area of the pit, behind the mining operations.

Currently, the mine processes an average of 5 million tons ROM per month, of which 50% is discard, and depends entirely on two backfilling systems for the disposal of its waste. These systems were commissioned in the first two phases of the original project and are being extended in phases. Phase 3 included the design, fabrication and construction of a new extendable conveyor complete with auxiliary infrastructure.

“We are delighted to have been part of this multidisciplinary project and to support the mine in the successful implementation of its backfilling strategy. This project is not only crucial to the mine’s efficient production and waste disposal activities but also to achieve its environmental stewardship commitments by minimizing the impact of the mining operations on the surrounding area.” said Richard Späth, TAKRAF South Africa Managing Director.

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