Supporting you at every stage of the mining life-cycle
Mining operations are long term projects - so we support you at every stage. We're with you for exploration, project planning, site construction, commissioning and production - providing technical advice and expertise when you're ready to expand. We're even by your side to help with closing the mine at the end of it's natural life span. However remote your mining location is, we'll take care of the power, heating and cooling systems, freeing you to concentrate on the mining.
Conveyor Belt
Conveyor belts are used in various phases of the production process at mine sites – from the mine face and the transportation to the final mixing, blending and stocking. Requiring regular maintenance to ensure smooth operation, we provide modular power during servicing.
Aggreko Cooling Plant
Modular and scalable, our chillers and cooling towers are perfect for keeping underground temperatures at an optimum level, ensuring increased productivity and an overall safer work environment. They can also be used to supplement plant cooling systems as a mine site expands.
Equipment Testing and Maintenance
Additional power, load testing and spot cooling is often required during equipment maintenance. Our load banks, canopy generators and small air conditioners are perfect for the occasion.
Mine De-watering
Removing unwanted water from mine sites are a crucial part of digging for minerals. Requiring a reliable power source, our canopy generators are the perfect solution.
Aggreko Power Plant
Diesel, gas or solar hybrid, we can provide the power you need to keep your mine site running. From day hires to 20 year contracts, our flexible rental agreements allow you to ramp up or ramp down power requirements as needed.
Mine Camp
Mine camps and canteen huts provide crucial living facilities for the miners. We provide the crucial power, cooling and heating systems required keep these running.
Shovel Walk
Power shovels are large machines used for digging and loading earth for mineral extraction. Requiring a mobile power source during relocations, Aggreko are the pioneers when it comes to providing modular motivators saving you time and money.
Crushing and Preparation Plants
Crushing of raw materials and preparation for transportation are an important part of the mining process. With our modular power, you can ramp up or cut down the power required for these systems allowing you to react to the demands of the industry.
HVAC, air, and energy solutions for the mining industry
We help the mining industry extract resources in a safe, scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible way.
Mining companies face unique challenges around HVAC, air, and power, working in remote areas with limited or no power. Worse, these requirements can change significantly over the lifecycle of a mine–and only intensify as the industry continues its journey to sustainable mining and renewable power solutions.
Mining companies choose us with confidence because we have more than 50 years of experience providing reliable power. We also continue to improve the efficiency of our products and integrate cutting-edge technologies such as battery storage into our offering.
With a large-scale fleet and deep knowledge of the operational realities of the mining sector, we help major mining companies, exploration companies, and mining contractors:
- Operate in remote and demanding locations
- Control the capital cost of power generation
- Prevent outages even in extreme conditions
- Reduce fuel consumption, costs, and emissions
- Avoid lost productivity due to safety risks or equipment failure
Mining energy, HVAC, and air solutions to support you at every stage of the mining life-cycle
We’ll ensure the most efficient mix of power and HVAC solutions at every stage of your project.
Early exploration and feasibility
Make even remote locations feasible with our complete and reliable power and HVAC packages. You can even win over investors by proving the feasibility of your site without CAPEX.
Construction and commissioning
Fast-track mine construction and commissioning with rapid, on-time delivery.
Early and full production
Early power, cooling, heating, and air means early cash flow. Once production is in full swing, avoid downtime and maintain production targets with safe, continuous solutions.
Mine expansion
Get access to commercially engineered solutions that support project feasibility and rapid expansion.
Ramp-down
Use flexible rental solutions to extend the lifetime and profitability of your project
Closure and rehabilitation
Achieve optimum mine closure performance by minimizing costs, fuel consumption, and environmental and social impact.
Aggreko’s difference: mining solutions for every stage of the lifecycle
Our unique scale means we become a single partner for your end-to-end power, air, and cooling requirements, from setting up camps to preparation plants. All with equipment delivered to the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and sustainability.
Scalable solutions
Our modular generators and power solutions mean we deliver on any scale, anywhere in the world.
Safety first
We share your commitment to safe working environments with a strong culture of HSE compliance.
Guaranteed uptime
We deliver high-quality, reliable power that is fully supported and available 24/7. We guarantee minimum uptime, introducing redundant equipment and solutions for emergencies.
ESG experts
We’re helping the mining industry become more sustainable by reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Adaptable solutions for mining power generation and HVAC
- Power generation and Electrical distribution panels to bring reliable energy to even the most remote locations. We supply multi-megawatt power packages designed to operate in harsh environments from extreme heat to sub-zero, including gas and diesel generators with leading fuel efficiency and performance. We also provide backup and emergency power to keep you operational in planned maintenance or emergencies.
- Hybrid energy solutions combining generators with battery storage to increase your resilience and agility. With automation as standard, you can intelligently switch your power from generators to batteries and back again depending on the unique power requirements for any given stage of the mining lifecycle.
- HVAC solutions, coolers, and chillers including comfort cooling to create the optimal conditions for your teams, even in hot underground mines. Our ventilation and HVAC solutions will keep your team operating and peak productivity through all seasons.
- Dehumidification solutions to remove excess moisture from your environment and protect sensitive equipment against the dangers of water ingress.
Aggreko’s Greener Approach: creating a more sustainable mining industry
At Aggreko, we’re proud to be leading the Energy Transition and helping resource-intensive organizations find smarter, cleaner ways to work. We constantly invest in efficiency and strive to reduce emissions from our equipment.
In the mining industry, we support companies to achieve their ESG strategies by reducing the consumption of thermal fuels and lowering overall fuel consumption.
With our rightsized solutions, you can:
Reduce harmful emissions
(CO2, NOx, PM)
Reduce noise pollution
Reduce fuel consumption and associated costs
Ensure reliability and efficiency
Tier 4F diesel generators that work in the same way as the cleanest car engines, limiting carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Integrated into your solution, generators offer clean, reliable power to supplement or replace grid connectivity.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that deliver the ultimate performance efficiency by enabling you to store and consume power more flexibly. We integrate energy storage solutions into your mining operations to support your energy transition goals.
Energy Transition expertise from ways to reuse environmental heat with Combined Heat and Power (CHP) to hybrid power solutions as part of your mining industry package.
Why do mining companies choose Aggreko?
When mining companies need a partner to make power, air, and cooling simple, we help projects come to life with the most efficient mix of equipment.
Recover fast from unplanned emergencies
Our strategically located network of depots in North America enables us to combine local knowledge, strong customer relationships, and efficient logistics. Together, they help us provide excellent service and rapid response that no competitor can match —even in the most remote locations.
24/7 remote monitoring
Aggreko’s Remote Monitoring service (ARM) employs a highly skilled team of dedicated technicians who monitor Aggreko equipment 24/7. When potential issues are detected, the team proactively contacts customers to prevent downtime.
Greener and leaner
We are continuously investing in new technology that seeks to reduce environmental impact whilst delivering operational and capital efficiency. We provide the most up-to-date equipment – so you can focus on your core business.
Mobile and modular equipment
That can quickly be adapted to suit your mine, available space, ambient temperatures, and more. The entire solution is designed around you.
Engineering, design, installation, and maintenance – all in one
Our experienced project managers and expert technicians keep projects on time and under budget – from fulfilling simple power needs to providing innovative solutions throughout the mining life cycle.
Dedicated to health and safety
We recognize that occupational health and safety are critical issues for mining customers worldwide. That’s why we adhere to the highest standards around the world. For every project, we ensure all safety and QHSE compliance requirements are met. We’re also certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
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FAQs about Aggreko’s mining solutions
We work with mining companies of every shape and size. Regularly, we support national mining companies, small and mid-sized operators, exploration companies, and mining contractors. With such a diverse range of equipment and deep knowledge of your applications, we create a turnkey solution that addresses your unique challenges.
Power is a major contributor to the expense of implementing and running a successful mine. In remote locations, even securing enough power for initial camps can require considerable capital expense. Once you’re up and running, fuel costs create an ongoing expense that’s hard to predict in a volatile market. We simplify the process and help reduce costs by enabling you to access power without capital expense and, where possible, move away from costly fuels with smart dual-fuel and hybrid solutions.