Tenova TAKRAF has recently signed a contract in Belo Horizonte with VBG to supply a reclaimer with a nominal capacity of 6,000 tonnes per hour, a design capacity of 7,200 tonnes per hour and a 40 meters boom.

The contract covers all basic and detailed engineering, FOB supply of all structural, mechanical, electrical and control components, supervision of erection, commissioning, operating assistance and on site personnel training.

Tenova TAKRAF and Brazilian mining giant Vale boast a consolidated, on going relationship. Vale, a long standing customer of the Business Area, has obtained a concession to mine iron ore in Simandou, where it plans to invest in plant and infrastructure.

The Brazilian colossus has established VBG, a JV with the South African mining company BSGR, to handle the new initiative.