The challenges are clear. Youneed to boost production, cutcosts and save energy, whileensuring maximum safety forpersonnel, machinery,materials and the mine all thewhile conserving resources.From Greenfield to Brownfieldprojects modernisation andrefurbishments, the SiemensIndustry Sector is your one-stop-shop for all your Miningneeds.

Our solutions are designed tooptimise your entire processchain from excavation tobeneficiation meaning that ourportfolio covers all your needsfrom Security to WaterTreatment, Mechanical Drives,Process Automation andInstrumentation, Truck and

Siemens – providing turnkey solutionsfor the mining industry

Our portfolio for mining.

Trolley systems, Lighting –(OSRAM) and Service.

Solutions backed by a fullturnkey electrical project housefor any customised needs.

Turnkey packages fromSiemens are a proven way ofimplementing projects reliably,improving return oninvestment and reducing life-cycle costs. Our graduatedconcept offers three basicoptions including; completeelectrical and automationpackages, the designimplementation and lifecyclemanagement which includesbut does not limit us tomachines, vehicles and systembuilding and additional plantcomponents including

secondary processes such aswater treatment, electricalsupply and security. Thisconcentration of responsibilityin the hands of a singlecompany minimizes technicaland organisational interfacesand provides a solid basis forhandling complex projectswithin shorter time frames.

Life cycle managementincludes our Service offeringwhich completes acomprehensive plan coveringthe Siemens Industry Sectorportfolio and in turn creates avital value add all tailored tothe needs of your plant. WithSiemens, the answers areclear; we create the foundationfor optimised processes withour engineering service and

with leading automation, driveand energy supply products forall steps in the process – fromthe pre-feasibility stage toproject conclusion.

Our 150 year history in thecountry is testament to theinnovation that drives success,from the first telegraph linelinking Cape Town to SimonsTown in 1860, to helpingSouth Africa to industrialisemining, the cornerstone of thecountry’s wealth in the early20th century, to theinfrastructural contribution forthe 2010 FIFA World Cup SouthAfricaTM. Siemens has been apioneer in developing future-proof technologies that helpcontribute to a sustainablefuture.

For more information please contact Keshin Govender, Siemens Corporate Communications, at: Keshin.govender@siemens.com

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