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Collahuasi Mine Commissioning in Chile

Our WipWare Technical Specialist, Marty made the the trip to Ujina Planta Concentradore, Chile at the Collahuasi Copper Mine in Chile from March 29 to April 5, 2019. This trip was to commission a 3-camera Momentum system.

The Collahuasi Copper Mine is situated in northern Chile, about 180km southeast of the port of Iquique, at an altitude of 4,000m. Collahuasi is based on a typical low-grade copper porphyry.

This copper porphyry is comprised of three ore zones. These zones are: the major Ujina, Rosario deposits consisting of secondary, enriched sulphides and oxides and finally, the Huinquintipa oxide deposit.

Before beginning the installation of the WipWare 3-Camera Momentum System, Marty was able to do some sight-seeing and enjoy the beauty of Chile.

Some site-specific training and medical testing were required prior to the installation due to the altitude of the Collahuasi mine. Marty confirmed the installation was good and was able to proceed with focusing and calibrating the cameras. It is always great to have the assistance of the Omega Servicios and Collahuasi team.

This new system was placed on the same belt as an older model Momentum system that was still running. However, with updated technology, the new system would be able to provide additional data to the customer.

After the cameras were focused and calibrated, connectivity was established. Complete commissioning of the system was verified remotely due to work being done on-site.

Meeting with our Omega Servicios VAR and staff was another highlight to the trip. Marty enjoyed meeting with our VARs who worked so hard to promote and facilitate the installation of our WipWare system.

Thank you to Eduardo and Felipe of Omega Servicios for being such gracious hosts and a pleasure to work with.

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