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Power Generation Long-Term Planning Study

A. D. Williams Engineering Inc. received two awards from the Consulting Engineers of Alberta, in 2007, for the Power Generation Long-Term Planning Study at Raglan Mine, Nunavik, Québec.

These awards were for: Award of Excellence in the category of Natural Resources, Mining, and Industrial Award of Merit in the category of Studies, Software, and Special Services Client: Raglan Mine Location: Nunavik, Québec Project Team: Naseem Bashir, P.Eng.; Project Manager Eileen Hendry, C.Tech.; Electrical

Award Photo: Nunavik Map

Falconbridge Limited (now XSTRATA), a leading producer of nickel and copper, retained A. D. Williams Engineering Inc. to recommend a power generation solution appropriate for the Mine Development Plan at the Raglan Nickel Mine in Nunavik, Québec. The plan intends to define mine development sequence, resource requirements, expansion timing, and minimize operating costs and impact.

Ten generation and load scenario combinations were identified and evaluated based on proposed generation criteria and a solution recommended for future installations. This process provides significant value to Falconbridge, allowing future installations to be rationalized and planned to minimize construction costs and disruptions to mining operations.

Judges' Comments:
"The project clearly demonstrates the value of a truly integrated approach in providing the client with options and optimal solutions to long-term planning consideration while being sensitive to environmental and complex logistics associated with consideration in remote Canadian locations."