AMC Game Changing Technology Wins AMEC Environmental Award For SRU™

The environmental benefits of AMC’s unique solids removal unit (SRU™) were recognised at the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) Convention Award Winners’ Dinner held in Perth, Western Australia on 2 July 2014.

AMC General Manager – Asia Pacific, Mr Craig Weston, said he was really pleased the SRU™ won the AMEC Environmental Award, as a lot of work has been invested in its technology to benefit customers within the global minerals industry. ‘The SRU™ was developed with our customers to reduce their environmental footprint while enhancing the efficiency of their drilling operations.  The unit has demonstrated significant reductions in water usage, site rehabilitation and contamination risks – at some site customers have achieved a 90% reduction in water’, said Mr Weston. The AMEC Environment Award reflects the increasing importance of managing environmental impacts of mineral mining and exploration projects.  It recognises a company that goes above and beyond in its management of environmental impacts or is developing innovative methods to achieve better long-term environmental outcomes. Mr Weston added the AMC SRU™ also provides significant economic benefits to customers, such as effective cuttings management, enhanced mud properties, less wear-and-tear to drilling components and reduced mud usage.

Craig Weston, AMC Asia Pacific General Manager receiving the award from Dr Paul Vogel, Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority.

About the AMC SRU™

AMC’s unique SRU™ provides a highly innovative alternative to traditional drilling sumps and is being described as the way of the future by drilling contractors and resource companies worldwide. The closed-loop fluid system significantly reduces the environmental impact and greatly improves the efficiency of drilling operations. Drilling fluid is circulated directly from the drill collar to the SRU™’s shaker, then drill solids are removed via the centrifuge.  Cleaned drilling fluids are then returned to the drill hole. The highly mobile unit also incorporates a mixing chamber and weir system, which enables drilling fluids to be added accurately and efficiently. Trailer mounted, skid, underground and heli-portable options are available.   [jpshare]