Tenova Takraf has signed a contract in Belo Horizonte with VBG joint venture to supply a reclaimer with a nominal capacity of 6000t/h, a design capacity of 7200t/h and a 40 metre-boom.
The contract covers all basic and detailed engineering, supply of all structural, mechanical, electrical and control components, supervision of construction, commissioning, operating assistance and on-site personnel training.
Tenova Takraf and Brazilian mining giant Vale have a consolidated relationship. Vale (CVRD), a long-standing customer has obtained permission to mine iron ore in Simandou hills of Guinea, Africa where it plans to invest in plant and infrastructure.
The Brazilian group has established VBG, a joint venture with the South African mining company BSGR, to handle the initiative.