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Industry - Mining

  • Electrical Systems for the Mining Industry with
    over 500 Major References Worldwide
  • Deepest (3150m)
    Mine Hoists installed
    in South Africa
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Converteam is awarded the largest potash mining project Canada has seen in decades
Converteam lands a major mine hoist project with one of the leading potash producers in the world, Mosaic Potash Esterhazy. The Esterhazy K3 mine expansion project in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, is the largest new potash mining project in decades for Canada. The Esterhazy mine site is the largest potash mine in the world.

Business Profile

With over 100 years serving the mining industry Converteam is able to offer fully engineered electrical systems solutions for mine winders, haulages, ventilation systems, milling drives and conveyors.

Our experience and our engineering & project management skills qualify us undertake a full range of feasibility studies, design studies and rating calculations for a full range of projects including greenfield sites and the modernization and upgrading of existing installations.

Core system components include variable frequency/variable speed drives, electric machines (synchronous and induction) and automation & monitoring systems which include a sophisticated electronic speed & distance protection system.

In all cases our equipment and skills are customizable and scaleable to suit each application.

Working with strategic partners enables us to take full responsibility for complete installations comprising the mechanical components in addition to the electrical elements.

We are active on a global basis and offer a comprehensive after sales support service.