Kinross Fort Knox Conveyor Bent #1 Repairs
Kinross Fort Knox Conveyor Bent #1 Repairs Fort Knox, Alaska Kinross Gold Corporation hired Morrison-Maierle to replace the structure of a deteriorated conveyor belt support system that transports mined ore to the mill for processing. The greatest challenge of this project was ensuring that construction activities had as minimal of an impact on mining operations as possible. To achieve this, Morrison-Maierle proposed a staged construction, requiring plan that included offsite assembly, two 10-day, 24-hour construction periods split over two construction seasons, and continuous engineer supervision to ensure that the process was streamlined. Morrison-Maierle designed a new foundation and support system for the conveyor belt thatRead More →