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HighService Service will provide spot services in Sierra Gorda

To provide maintenance in different processes of the concentrator plant.

A contract to provide spot maintenance services in the plant has just been awarded to the HighService Service company in Sierra Gorda SCM.

The service, which will begin in October, includes the assets of the dry and wet areas in the Mechanical, Structural, Electrical and Instrumentation specialties, and includes preventive, corrective maintenance and improvement activities in the concentrator plant of the mining operation.

Likewise, HighService Service will provide support in the major maintenance during the plant’s detention, and the services of preparation, execution and subsequent housekeeping.

HighService Service belongs to the HighService Corp holding, formed by four companies that provide specialized services to mining and heavy industry in general, with the aim of improving and preserving the safety and productivity of its clients through innovation and operational excellence.

Sierra Gorda is the largest open pit mine that has entered operations in the Antofagasta Region in recent years. It is a project of KGHM International (55%), Sumitomo Metal Mining (31.5%) and Sumitomo Corporation (13.5%) which is located in the Atacama Desert, about 60 kms. southwest of Calama.

HighService Service will provide spot services in Sierra Gorda2023-06-05T20:46:57-04:00

HS Engineering and Construction launches new video for communities

HS Engineering and Construction is committed to contributing to strengthen the relationship and trust between mining companies, contractors and local communities, from the early stages of a construction project.

The environment where we develop is affected by the logistics of the tasks, for which, there is a need to strengthen the dialogue with its inhabitants and the degree of satisfaction of these with respect to their expectations.

This didactic video explains our functions, objectives and values, so that the communities know us more closely and can establish deep and lasting relationships: View video here.

HS Engineering and Construction launches new video for communities2023-06-05T20:46:57-04:00

HighService Technology develops self-cleaning sensor that increases copper recovery by 2%

SensoFlot measures the height of the pulp / foam interface, delivering accurate and uninterrupted information.

A technological solution focused on optimizing the performance of copper concentrator plants and other minerals launched HighService Technology (HST), a subsidiary of the HighService Corp holding. It is SensoFlot, a device capable of measuring the height of the pulp / foam interface. flotation cells and that, in turn, delivers accurate information second by second.

The creation, preparation and design of this solution was developed entirely by HighService Technology.

What is SensoFlot?

Javier Bustos, commercial manager of HighService Technology, argues that SensoFlot represents “a technological innovation that marks a before and after in the market”.

Although there is an incorporated offer of digitalization and control systems, concentration-based sulfide operations experience variations in their copper recovery levels, due to several factors.

“This is a critical process that deserves to be optimized to increase efficiency in production, improve the quality of recovered copper and, therefore, help to obtain greater profitability in the process”, he said.

It is common for conventional sensors, such as measuring buoys, to suffer incrustations of lime and other residues present in the pulp that are typical of the process.

“This causes, for example, man working hours to be used to clean the devices and recalibrate them. In addition, a crust that covers the instruments is produced, and affects its main function corresponding to the interface measurement. In this way, inaccurate reading impacts on the efficiency of the process and the recovery of the mineral”, he points out.

On the other hand, SensoFlot is self-cleaning, therefore, 100% free of maintenance. “It is a submersible electrochemical sensor, without moving parts, which acts with high frequency electromagnetic blows, to release any adhering substance. Thus, it measures the height of the pulp / foam interface with precision and without interruptions. ”

How does it work?

The device has 64 electrodes, that is, 64 levels that it is measuring. SensoFlot has already been tested in cells and flotation columns of medium and large mining companies.

“The tests we have done for its industrial validation, have gone impeccable and with great reliability. Important milestones have been achieved by performing tests in different conditions and different tasks, which have densities that differ greatly between them, in turn with different types of chemical elements and reagents. In each case, the sensor behaved as expected. Today SensoFlot is in validation under the condition of a process carried out with sea water”, he said.

How is the cost-benefit ratio?

Bustos affirms that precisely that factor constitutes the most marked difference, related to the competition. “With the use of SensoFlot in concentrate lines we aim to increase copper recovery by up to 2%, which is a significant figure in production levels”, he said.

It also highlighted that the device is marketed under the modality against result or win-win. “We installed the sensor and agreed a period of 30, 60 or 90 days of testing. If after the agreed period the customer is satisfied and the measurement parameters delivered by SensoFlot are as expected, the transaction is carried out. To all the above, our integral service and 24/7 technical support is added, which implies a complete consultancy, guaranteeing the functionality of the system throughout its validation period, “he explains.

Currently, the company is manufacturing around 20 sensors for different clients.

What are the advantages?

  • Without moving parts
  • Self-cleaning
  • Free of maintenance
  • 24/7 advice and technical support

What results does it offer?

  • It clearly detects the different phases in aqueous solutions and suspensions.
  • Plug & Work device. It can be replaced in a few minutes, without having to empty.
  • Wireless version decreases the amount of cables and channels required.
  • Sensor allows you to transmit your data remotely.
HighService Technology develops self-cleaning sensor that increases copper recovery by 2%2023-06-05T20:46:57-04:00

HighService Service achieves important position in Suppliers Ranking

The company stood out in the “Maintenance” area.

HighService Service was recognized by the traditional Phibrand Ranking of Suppliers of Mining 2018, reaching the second place in the “Maintenance” area.

The goal of the ranking is to evaluate the competitiveness, service and quality of the main suppliers of the mining sector in Chile. The variables considered are the following:

  • Quality of equipment or services
  • Support and after sales service
  • Technical and economic flexibility
  • Overall reputation

To elaborate this ranking, more than 200 senior executives, superintendents and area managers from the most important companies of the Great Mining industry in Chile were surveyed during the period between May and July of this year.

“We are proud to be part of this prestigious ranking that highlights good practices and excellence in providing services to the mining industry”, said Hugo Salamanca, President of HighService Corp.

HighService Service is a company of the holding HighService Corp, with extensive experience and recognized track record in Integral Maintenance, Assistance and Technical Services of high specialization.

Committed to the security and quality of services, HighService Service works with Operational Excellence thanks to the development of its human capital and the incorporation of new technologies.

HighService Service achieves important position in Suppliers Ranking2023-06-05T20:46:57-04:00

MIRS starts second phase of robotic project in Peru

A robotic system developed by the Chilean company has already sampled more than 2,500 trucks: 50,000 samples, obtained from 75,000 tons of ore.

MIRS, a Chilean company specialized in the development of robotic solutions for the mining and heavy industries, has just started the second phase of the robotic project at the port terminal of Impala Terminals, located in Collao, Peru.

To date, more than 2,500 trucks have been sampled by this technology, called MI Robotic Sampler, which allows automating a process that is usually done manually. Its main advantage is that it enables the accurate extraction of representative and incorruptible mineral samples, eliminating error and cross-contamination. In addition, it is a safer and more transparent process, both for producers and for buyers and intermediaries.

“The objective of this second stage is to extend the capabilities of the robotic system to be able to sample concentrates with high moisture content and in trucks of different formats,” says  Javier Espinoza, general manager al MIRS.

The general manager of Impala Terminals Peru, Cristiaan Landeo, stressed that the first stage concluded in an optimal way: “The robots are already installed and operating successfully. In addition, we are working in parallel with the traditional system and the robotic system to compare them, and the results have been very good, according to what we expected “.

MI Robotic Sampler is a fully automated sampling, packaging and labeling system, with four robotic arms capable of taking, in just a few minutes, representative samples on trucks loaded with copper concentrate, molybdenum, cobalt, zinc or lead.

MIRS is a subsidiary of the holding company HighService Corp, specializing in maintenance, technology, robotics, engineering and construction services for mining and heavy industry.

MIRS starts second phase of robotic project in Peru2019-04-10T13:05:56-04:00

HSIC wins electric contract in Minera Centinela

The project will provide operational continuity to the site, ensuring availability, maintenance and security in the provision of supply.

HighService Engineering and Construction (HS), a subsidiary of the HighService Corp holding, won a new contract at Minera Centinela, owned by the mining group Antofagasta Minerals (AMSA).

As explained by the HS General Manager, Israel González, the contract consists of the engineering, supply and construction of a new 23 kV line from the Esperanza Substation to the northern sector of the Espejo Rajo Mine, to ensure the operational continuity of the site.

The total length of the line will be of the order of 8,145 meters, including the assembly of 133 concrete posts, six tubular and 18 reticulated towers.

“The objective is to give operational continuity to the exploitation of the open pit mine, during the period between 2019 and 2026, ensuring the operation, availability, maintenance and safety in the provision of electric power,” explained the general manager of HSIC.

The project, called “Contract EPC Construction Loop Electric Mine Rajo Esperanza”, will last 300 days and the critical activities that it encompasses are detailed engineering, geodetection, supply, construction and testing.

HSIC wins electric contract in Minera Centinela2019-04-10T13:16:24-04:00

HighService Corp achieves 12 security awards

This annual distinction recognizes the companies HighService Service and Consorcio, HighService Engineering and Construction, HighService Technology and MIRS for achieving effective results in safety and prevention of occupational risks.

The National Security Council recognized holding HighService Corp´s subsidiaries, in a ceremony held in the Hall of Honor of the Autonomous University of Chile.

This is an annual distinction that recognizes companies that achieved effective results in the prevention of occupational hazards in their category, through the statistical indices of 2017.

“These awards are the result of a great commitment and understanding that safety of each of the team members is an intransible value in the company,” said Hugo Salamanca, President and Founder of HighService Corp.

Specifically, HighService Corp won 12 awards in different categories, highlighting the award “National Security Council” and “Excellence in Risk Prevention”. By company, HighService Service obtained six awards and the HSS-Metso One Consortium, HighService Engineering and Construction received three awards, and the innovation companies HighService Technology and MIRS a recognition respectively, after achieving the lowest Frequency Rate in their categories.

The National Security Council is a non-profit corporation that aims to promote the prevention of occupational risks and raise awareness of the need to prevent accidents and occupational diseases in different industrial activities.

HighService Corp achieves 12 security awards2023-06-05T20:46:57-04:00

HighService Engineering & Construction achieves one million hours without workplace accidents

The Chilean Safety Association officially certified this milestone, which validates the work on safety and occupational risk prevention developed by the company.

An important milestone reached HighService Engineering and Construction (HS), a company of the holding HighService Corp, reaching one million hours without work accidents with lost time.

The recognition was officially certified by the Chilean Security Association (ACHS), at a ceremony held in the corporate building of HighService Corp.

“This certification represents a great achievement for the company and is the product of a very clear commitment to improve the safety of our processes”, highlights HS General Manager, Israel González.

“It confirms that the resources available in terms of occupational risk prevention were effective and that we are on the right track to guarantee a service of operational excellence,” the executive added.

Constant effort

The achievement reflects the strict policy on prevention of occupational risks and the effort to improve the security developed by the company, through teamwork between its own departments and the Operational Area of the works.

“Safety is a constant effort that involves all the members of each work, and therefore, we work day by day with the work teams on safety issues, incorporating daily chats, active breaks and training, always with representative of their own workers “, explains Rebeca Cooper, Functional Manager of the company.

The main challenge in terms of mining safety is to continue to improve continuously, and incorporate new methodologies to raise awareness among workers about the importance of occupational health and risk prevention.

“We have a great challenge, since obtaining a million hours is not the end of the road, but rather a guarantee that we are moving in the right direction and an invitation to continue working,” says Rebeca Cooper.

HighService Engineering & Construction achieves one million hours without workplace accidents2023-06-05T20:46:57-04:00

HighService Technology innovates with SensoSag

This technological application improves the predictive and preventive maintenance of the SAG Mill.

HighService Technology, a subsidiary company of the holding HighService Corp, presented its technological application SensoSag at the most important mining show in Latin America, Expomin. It´s about a sensor capable of measuring the impacts produced inside a mill.

SensoSag can interpret algorithms such as the wear of coatings, the dynamic behavior of the load in rotation and the presence of strange elements, among others. Its configuration is wireless and has a long service life (2 years) and online reportability (IoT).

The General Manager of the company, Guillermo Vidal Rudloff, explains in the following video this innovation that allows to improve the predictive and preventive maintenance of the SAG Mill.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6WcEV697oQ

HighService Technology innovates with SensoSag2023-06-05T20:46:58-04:00

HighService Service wins maintenance contract at Minera Centinela

The project incorporates HST wireless technologies to improve security, optimize production and reduce the environmental impact of the site.

HighService Service (HSS), a subsidiary company of holding HighService Corp, was awarded with the contract “Provision of mechanical maintenance services and permanent programming and spots in areas of grinding, pebble belt circuit, regrind, concentrate and molybdenum plant “, in Minera Centinela, owned by the Antofagasta Minerals group (AMSA).

The project considers the programming and execution of mechanical maintenance in a preventive and corrective manner, as well as the scheduled electromechanical maintenance for the SAG and Bolas Mills engines.

“Antofagasta Minerals places its trust once again in our company, delivering the third contract after the electric and integral service in Minera Los Pelambres. This confirms that we are moving in the right direction and motivates us to continue improving our performance and quality of care “, says the General Manager of HighService Service, Óscar Jiménez.

Excellence and Innovation

As part of the company’s value proposition, the service will include the addition of SensoSag and SensoFlot, technologies patented by HighService Technology, another subsidiary of HighService Corp. These are wireless technologies with 100% online reportability, which allow us to measure impacts to the interior of the mill.

“The purpose is to improve the availability and reliability of the processes, backed by state-of-the-art technological tools and the contribution of a professional team that executes its activities with safety, quality and in the planned times,” says the executive.

The term of the contract is 36 months, starting on July 1, 2018, and includes an estimated staff of 52 for permanent service, and a peak of 150 employees for spot services.

Minera Centinela is an open pit mine that mainly produces copper and molybdenum concentrate, through a process of milling and flotation in the sulfide and copper cathode line using a solvent extraction and electro-winning process in the Oxides line.

HighService Service wins maintenance contract at Minera Centinela2023-06-05T20:46:58-04:00
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