The Sukha Balka mine (Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region), part of Alexander Yaroslavsky’s DCH group, has installed a new mine cage at the Yuvileina mine, manufactured by specialists from PJSC Dniprovsky Metallurgical Plant (DMZ).
According to the DCH Steel corporate newspaper, the repair work lasted from August 4 to August 31. Much of this time was spent on preparation: the surface of the cage was carefully treated with a protective coating and painted to extend its service life in aggressive underground conditions. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, the coating should reliably protect the surface for about 10 years. Only after this stage did the miners begin the actual replacement of the equipment.
“We installed the base of the cage in the mine shaft at the zero mark, and then installed the second and third floors in turn, connecting the frame. After that, we attached the other trailer equipment. After the cage was installed, electricians connected the electrical equipment, and specialists from the energy laboratory checked its quality and gave permission for use,” explained Maxim Kopeyka, chief mechanic of the Yubileinaya mine, as quoted by the publication.
As reported, last year, the DMZ’s specialized metallurgical equipment repair shop manufactured lifting equipment for the Yuvileina mine. The mine cage has three floors, weighs 15 tons, and can carry 126 miners at a time.
It is also reported that in September-October, railway workers will repair three turnouts at the Zakhidna station at DMZ. Scheduled repairs of the turnouts will ensure the safety of railway transport when transporting billets for rolling shop No. 2 and finished rolled metal products to consumers.
DMZ specializes in the production of steel, cast iron, rolled products, and products made from them, such as channels and angles, special profiles for mechanical engineering and the mining industry. On March 1, 2018, the DCH Group signed an agreement to purchase the Dnipro Metallurgical Plant.
The Sukha Balka mine is one of the leading enterprises in the mining industry in Ukraine. It extracts iron ore using underground methods. The mine includes the Yuvileina and Frunze mines. In May 2017, the DCH Group acquired the mine from the Evraz Group.
