Mining & Minerals Processing
Mine/Processing BuildingsConveyors/CrushersUnderground WorksHeadframe InspectionsStructural ReinforcementVentilation/DewateringPower Supply/DistributionInstrumentation & Controls
LEVACK MINE DEWATERING - FNX MINING
LEVACK, ONTARIO
  • $5 M mine-wide dewatering system
  • 3 horizon pumping system, 3600 ft. lift
  • six 500 hp multi-stage centrifugal pumps
  • settling sumps and dams
  • level and shaft piping
THAYER LINDSLEY MINE VENTILATION - XSTRATA NICKEL
SUDBURY, ONTARIO
  • foundation design
  • ductwork and trestle design
  • natural gas supply
  • equipment access
SUPER STACK REINFORCEMENT - VALE INCO SMELTER
SUDBURY, ONTARIO
  • 1,250 ft. flue stack at Copper Cliff Smelter
  • $7.5 M investigation/reinforcement program
  • phased shoring/repair of steel flue liner and breeching
  • continuous deflection monitoring and alarm protocol
INFRASTRUCTURE RELOCATION STUDY - GOLDCORP CANADA
TIMMINS, ONTARIO
  • proposed open pit mine within City of Timmins
  • comprehensive data collection for all infrastructure
  • Geographic Information System (GIS) developed
  • infrastructure relocation cost estimate
ORE HANDLING SYSTEM - XSTRATA COPPER KIDD MINE
TIMMINS, ONTARIO
  • $50 M expansion of ore handling infrastructure
  • deepest system in North America at 9,600 ft.
  • rock breaker with grizzly, flow control chains
  • 2000 tonne lined storage bin
  • 1000 tonne/hr conveyor loading station

The Mining & Minerals Processing industry demands rugged, cost-effective and maintenance friendly engineering solutions. JLR’s experienced staff works closely with clients in the mining, milling, smelting and refining sectors, providing services in all disciplines of engineering and architecture for a variety of projects ranging from smaller maintenance engineering activities to full multidiscipline designs for construction.

TAILINGS LINE - XSTRATA NICKEL STRATHCONA MILL
LEVACK, ONTARIO
  • dual tailings line extension
  • piping design
  • access road design
  • site review and contract administration
NICKEL REFINERY MODERNIZATION - VALE INCO
THOMPSON, MANITOBA
  • $150 M nickel refinery modernization
  • building additions
  • tank and piping design
  • dust collection and demisting
  • conveyors, crushers and screens
HEADFRAME RECERTIFICATION - FNX MINING LEVACK MINE
LEVACK, ONTARIO
  • structural evaluation and certification
  • headframe refurbishing
  • scroll plate replacement
  • dump chute arrangement redesign
  • headframe recladding