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ABB to deliver world’s largest production capacity mine hoist to BHP Jansen Potash Project
At 75 metric tons, the friction hoist will have the largest production capacity in the world and one of the highest levels of safety available, equipped with fully SIL 3 certified ABB Ability Safety Plus.
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The BHP Jansen Potash Project site in Canada is strategically important for minerals production. Image BHP Jansen
ABB has been selected by global mining company BHP to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist to its Jansen Potash Project in Canada. Installation of the initial two hoists is currently in progress, while the further two hoisting systems are being prepared for installation and commission between 2026 and 2027. With land scarcity and soil nutrient depletion, the predicted demand for potash to fulfil global needs is rising. Used in fertilizer, potash will be crucial for both more sustainable farming practices and food security.
This is a milestone project for the mining industry as one of the two production hoists will have the largest production capacity in the world, able to transport payloads of 75 metric tons. Its six ropes will be able to support the heavy loads from 1km underground at a maximum speed of 18.3m/s, supported by dual 7,700kW motors. As the mining industry evolves to keep up with increased demand, this project represents a breakthrough in enhanced productivity.
ABB hoist in place on site, where three new friction hoists are being installed and commissioned. Image BHP Jansen
The service shaft and production shaft have both been sunk in preparation for the hoisting systems. ABB supplied two hoists to the service shaft, including the cage. At the same time, ABB delivered the hydraulic braking system as well as electrical controls and powertrain for a temporary Blair cage hoist being commissioned in the production shaft which will be in operation for two years while the higher capacity production hoist is prepared. The latter will then be installed and is expected to be up and running for production use by 2027.
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ABB has been selected by global mining company BHP to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist to its Jansen Potash Project in Canada. Installation of the initial two hoists is currently in progress, while the further two hoisting systems are being prepared for installation and commission between 2026 and 2027. With land scarcity and soil nutrient depletion, the predicted demand for potash to fulfil global needs is rising. Used in fertilizer, potash will be crucial for both more sustainable farming practices and food security.
This is a milestone project for the mining industry as one of the two production hoists will have the largest production capacity in the world, able to transport payloads of 75 metric tons. Its six ropes will be able to support the heavy loads from 1km underground at a maximum speed of 18.3m/s, supported by dual 7,700kW motors. As the mining industry evolves to keep up with increased demand, this project represents a breakthrough in enhanced productivity.
ABB hoist in place on site, where three new friction hoists are being installed and commissioned. Image BHP Jansen
The service shaft and production shaft have both been sunk in preparation for the hoisting systems. ABB supplied two hoists to the service shaft, including the cage. At the same time, ABB delivered the hydraulic braking system as well as electrical controls and powertrain for a temporary Blair cage hoist being commissioned in the production shaft which will be in operation for two years while the higher capacity production hoist is prepared. The latter will then be installed and is expected to be up and running for production use by 2027.
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