Jeff Hort engineering were invited to provide a quotation for work within the new silver mine located within the Wonawinta Mine.

The Mine is located approximately 70KM south east of Cobar.

Jeff Hort Engineering commenced the Project in the later part of 2011.

The work undertaken initially by the JHE group commenced with the building of the tank farm. The works were for the site fabrication and welding of 6 tanks required for the CIL processes tank farm.

On completion of the tank farm JHE continued its involvement with the installation of the log washer and gravity section of the mill with the JHE Dubbo workshop manufacturing the structural steel and chutes components for this area of operation.

On completion the steel work, allied components and pumps, the pipe works were fabricated and connected readied for commissioning following testing.

JHE’s involvement continued with the installation of conveyors with some requiring either modification or upgraded to meet the site requirements.

JHE team roster’s revolved around a 14 days on and 7 days off implemented to undertake the ebb and flow of the project requirements.

Each teams consisted of 4 fitters, 10 fabricators and 2 painters with the level of site commitment varying to suit the customers’ and contract needs around the programmed work load and the delivery schedule of components.

JHE continued its project involvement with the manufactured of two elution tanks for the final separation process.

JHE have been involved in every area of the ore processing plant trough planning, construction and commissioning to ensure any issues arising were resolved.

JHE’s involvement continues well into the operational phase of the mine with onsite maintenance support.