ULMA Conveyor Components has signed roller supply agreements with two potash and oil sands mines in one of the leading countries in critical minerals.
With a production of more than 60 different minerals and metals, and a large production and export capacity, Canada has established itself as one of the major players in the global mining market. However, operating in this environment is not easy. In addition to extreme conditions, the extraction of potash and bituminous resources poses challenges that require a high degree of specialisation and technical expertise.
In Saskatchewan, where 70% of the world’s potash is mined, underground mines generate very fine dust that puts the roller sealing system to the test. It is in this environment that ULMA’s Medium Duty rollers, capable of operating in the most extreme dust conditions, will be installed.
In addition, they have completed a second agreement at an oil sands mine in Alberta. These oil sands account for a large part of the country’s crude oil reserves, and production is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The abrasive and viscous nature of this material makes its extraction a challenge for conveyor belts. For this reason, they have chosen ULMA Conveyor Components as one of the few suppliers capable of offering reliable rollers in these conditions.