XCMG Excavators Go for Gold in Salomon

At 9 ° 32's and 160 ° 12 'e, Solomon Islands, a rare island country in the Pacific Ocean, is located here. Excavators from XCMG are actively involved in the construction of a gold mine project in Solomon.

The gold mine is located on Guadalcanal Island, the largest island in Solomon Islands. As of August, 2016, the project has owned mining rights of 30 square kilometers of and exploration rights for further 130 square kilometers. Research shows there are 4.296 million tons of ore and 1.48 g / T of gold reserves. It is the only gold mine that is under development in the country.

In early 2021, XCMG excavator, with its strong product competitiveness and detailed project plan, successfully won the bid for the Solomon gold mine project, becoming the first Chinese construction machinery brand to enter the project.

At the beginning of the project, in view of the complexity of construction and the high requirements for equipment in gold mining, XCMG excavator dispatched a professional team to communicate with the contractor in depth. The team investigated the construction needs of the project on the spot, and customized a set of construction solutions and professional service guarantee schemes for customers.

Several XE490DKS serve as the main force of the project construction. The ‘gold diggers’ are equipped with low-speed and high torque direct injection engines which greatly improve the fuel efficiency. The hydraulic system adopts flow regeneration energy-saving technology to improve the efficiency of heavy-duty operation. The strengthened walking frame and the four-wheel belt are applied to durability, reliability and mobility.

Meanwhile, XCMG excavator has also customized and developed a series of high safety protection components according to the local gold mine construction conditions and safety requirements.

The person in charge said, ‘Rain season is Solomon Islands is coming. However, the attendance rate of the equipment has not been affected by the harsh environment because XCMG provided us with customized products and construction solutions in the early stage, XCMG is the best choice!"

At present, XCMG has established a special spare parts storage and supply in Solomon. The service personnel are ready to ensure the operation and provide professional after-sales support and spare parts services for the local area.

The high output of the gold mine surprised the project party. XCMG's efficient and reliable equipment and timely response services were highly recognized by the on-site construction team.

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