Material Handling Systems
Material handling solutions from pit to port
Our team of specialists understands the nuances and complexities of handling and delivering bulk materials such as iron ore, bauxite, and metallurgical coal from pit to port. We’re here to help you navigate this process. Our understanding of the end-to-end supply chain—including processing, handling, storage, and transport—means we can provide you with efficient and functional designs for your material handling process.
Moving your products efficiently is key to successful business, and that’s why we’re passionate about tailoring fit-for-purpose solutions to suit your needs, and the needs of your local community. Safety and environmental consideration are central to our design solutions.
Let’s collaborate to harness innovation and implement engineering principles that are both robust and sustainable. Let us know how we can help you overcome your materials handling obstacles.
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Stantec offers all aspects of mine material handling including conveyors, trucks, and train loading, crushing and bin discharge chutes.
We’ve designed all-inclusive material handling systems for large-scale operations.
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18,000
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We designed the world’s largest mining conveyer belt of its kind.
We have found economically feasible material handling solutions for major capacities.
We’ve designed a conveyor system that can move 18,000 tons per hour.
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