FMG OPF2 Vertical WHIMS Plant

PARC Engineering was engaged by Primero to support them on a Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) project to implement a process plant upgrade at its Christmas Creek mine, located in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The project scope of works included:

• Tie-in and pipe routing from scrubbing and wet screening circuit to new guard screen bank.
• Feed guard screens to magnetic circuit.
• Agitated feed storage tank.
• Magnetic drum separation (MOS).
• Transport of tailings from magnetic circuit tailing hoppers.
• Slurry transport of magnetic concentrate to new thickener.
• Installation of belt fitters.
• Provision of services to meet the V-WHIMS circuit demand, including process water, raw water, gland water, potable water, fire water, instrument air, and plant air.
• Provision of LV switchrooms, electrical equipment and electrical reticulation.
• Installation of communication and control systems equipment.
• Brownfield tie-in works.