Bucyrus 495HD electric rope shovels in service at Boddington gold mine, Western Australia

摘要

The third and final Bucyrus 495 heavy duty (HD) electric rope shovel was successfully delivered, constructed and commissioned at the Boddington gold mine (BGM) in Western Australia. The first and second 495HD Bucyrus shovels have been working at BGM since November and January 2007, respectively. The Boddington gold mine is situated approximately 130 km (81 miles) southeast of Perth. Prior to a recent investment by joint venture partners Newmont Mining and An-gloGold Ashanti, the mine been in care and maintenance. The availability of a cost effective power source, some challenging digging conditions, a comprehensive support package and the technical merits of the product convinced BGM to purchase the three Bucyrus 495HD electric mining shovels as the primary loading tools for the site. BGM has a fleet of Caterpillar 793D rear dump trucks that are an even three-pass loading match with the 495HD.