AIL Mining solutions

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2. Staying competitive in today’s economic climate means building in efficiencies from the ground up. That’s why many of We offer a wide variety
the world’s most successful mines have turned to innovative infrastructure solutions from the AIL Group of Companies.
of efficient mine site
infrastructure solutions
Save time. Save money. AIL Group professionals can help you achieve maximum efficiencies and provide safe, practical to keep you competitive.
work sites for your employees. By design, our custom mine site infrastructure solutions are easy to ship and install with
light equipment and basic labour skill sets, making them ideal for remote locations. Plus, with over 40 years of working
closely with the global mining industry, our technical sales teams and engineers are well-poised to deliver turn-key,
value-engineered solutions with a difference. AIL professionals will guide you through every phase of your project – Opposite: Nammuldi Mine,
Western Australia.
Below: Newman Hub Mine,
assessment, design, specification, assembly, backfilling, testing – truly walking the talk of supporting your success. Western Australia.
Infrastructure solutions from the AIL Group
support many of the world’s most successful mines.
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3. Heavy Haul Road Arches Portals Road or Rail Underpasses Overcasts and Conveyor Covers Stockpile and Escape Tunnels
Drainage, Ventilation and Utilidor Systems
Corrugated metal structures
ship and assemble easily in
The right solutions for today’s mine sites. Road or Rail Underpasses SUPER•COR®
Specify Super•Cor® or Multi-Plate™ according to the size,
,
MULTI-PLATE™
specifications and load factors of your application. Both are
Overcasts and Conveyor Covers
MULTI-PLATE ™ CORRUGATED STEEL PIPE
Lightweight and super
strong, Super•Cor® is now
Our products have covered a lot of ground on these critical
There’s an AIL Group product for virtually every mine site bottomless, fish-friendly arches. They are easily widened
virtually maintenance-free with leading design service life
all seasons and in remote infrastructure application. Whatever your requirements, our with added rings and their surfaces, with multiple layers of
expectancies. To help keep your operation running smoothly,
arterial applications since 1965. According to the required size
and specifications, overcasts and conveyor covers can be made
the most internationally-
in-house engineering teams will provide solutions that ship engineered backfill just below the running surface, withstand
locations without economically to remote sites and assemble quickly with light the wear of heavy vehicles without the costly surface and
we specialize in working with your teams to limit or eliminate
critical traffic interruption and environmental site impacts.
from various shape profiles in Multi-Plate™ or Corrugated Steel
Pipe. In some cases, overcasts can incorporate utilidor-type
accepted and widely-used
equipment, material and labour requirements. expansion joint maintenance requirements of conventional deck
the need for concrete. bridges.
passages to serve double duty.
deep corrugation profile
Stockpile and Escape Tunnels SUPER•COR® MULTI-PLATE™
Heavy Haul Road Arches SUPER•COR® MULTI-PLATE ™
Drainage, Ventilation and Utilidor Systems on the market.
Another ideal application for our deep-corrugated Super•Cor®
We’re big on heavy haul road arches. Very big. We’ve even Portals SUPER•COR® MULTI-PLATE™ CORRUGATED STEEL PIPE
or our Multi-Plate™ structural plate products is the stockpile
created the world’s largest! With its light weight and superior We know all of the ins and outs of these critical structure We offer a full range of galvanized, aluminized or polymer
tunnel. Depending on the planned pile height and dead
strength, our patented Super•Cor® premium, hot-dip-galvanized, requirements. Specify Super•Cor® for larger scale applications laminated Corrugated Steel Pipe for virtually any drainage,
load, both offer excellent strength and cost saving over other
deep-corrugated, structural steel plate is a natural for larger and Multi-Plate™ for mid-size ones. Both offer a wide variety ventilation or utilidor requirement. In addition, we can
methods. A range of reinforcing rib options extend the capacity
engineered structures needing to withstand the heaviest of of shapes and sizes to suit virtually any site or mine vehicle supply all of the necessary elbows, couplings and access port
of each plate product. Your AIL Group technical representative
loads. Our Multi-Plate™ standard, hot-dipped galvanized steel requirement. Many different shapes and sizes are available accessories. Our Corrugated Steel Pipe will not crack under
and our engineering teams can help you determine the best
structural plate is usually specified for medium-sized structures. for virtually any application. Your AIL Group technical impact loads or vibrations due to the inherent strength of steel
corrugation profile and tunnel size or shape for your particular
Both are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, including representative can help you select the best solution for your needs. and the flexibility of the corrugated pipe section.
application. Similarly, escape tunnels can be made from either
product according to their individual site requirements.
Taking a cautious approach. Making it good for the long haul.
Safety above all else was the directive from Canada’s Galore Creek Mine officials. Canada’s Cheviot Creek Mine needed a heavy haul road to cross the pristine waters
Choosing Super•Cor® for rockfall/avalanche canopies was another safe decision of Whitehorse Creek with limited impact on the environment and the budget. We
to protect workers, equipment and the bottom line. This location was so supplied heavy-duty, long-lasting Super•Cor® in the world’s largest corrugated arch.
remote that components and equipment had to be air-lifted in by helicopter.
Beating a budget in decline.
When Western Australia’s Argyle Diamond Mine was faced with critical budgetary
constraints, our Super•Cor® galvanized structural plate was the clear choice for its
decline tunnel canopy.

4. Crusher Ramps/Walls and Retaining Walls Modular Steel Bridges
Improving your outlook.
Specifying Multi-Plate™ structural steel plate
has helped the Goonyella Riverside Mine in
Australia’s Central Queensland improve its
financial outlook for many years.
Abutments Safety Barriers
Crusher Ramps/Walls and Retaining Walls Abutments MSE STRUCTURAL WALL SYSTEM BOLT-A-BIN® AIL Group professionals
MSE STRUCTURAL WALL SYSTEM Our MSE Structural Wall Systems and Bolt-A-Bin System ®
Ideal for remote locations with available fill material, these create cost-effective on-site abutments and walls. Bolt-A-Bin® can guide your teams
is a cellular bin-type of retaining wall system available in a
structures are easily created using our MSE Structural Wall
Systems. Made from heavy-duty galvanized wire, these variety of bin sizes for vertical or battered applications. through every stage of the
interlocking wall and mat systems provide easy, on-site
construction solutions without the need for time consuming Safety Barriers GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM GABION BASKET SYSTEM
project to ensure best results.
concrete. These systems are also ideal for bridge or tunnel According to the needs of the site and safety regulations,
headwalls and wingwalls. we can provide our galvanized Guide Rail System or a
convenient Gabion Basket System.
Modular Steel Bridges BIG R MODULAR STEEL BRIDGES
Fast and easy, our Big R Modular Steel Bridges come in a Geotextiles
variety of widths and spans to handle heavy mining vehicles. We offer a comprehensive line of Geotextiles including woven
These bridges ship and install quickly in remote sites without and non-woven fabrics for soil stabilization and reinforcement, Stockpiling on success.
the need for specialized bridge construction companies. We erosion control, drainage, filtration, separation and other needs. With over 40 years of proven success with
also make a utility truss bridge to carry conveyors or large pipes the mining industry and our rugged Multi-Plate™
across rivers or roads. galvanized steel structural plate, The AIL Group
clearly offered the support needed for the
Lisbon Valley Copper Mine’s stockpile tunnels
in Utah, USA.
Keeping it simple.
AIL products are relatively simple to assemble
Going to the wall for the bottom line. with light equipment needs and basic labour
The operators of the Lac des Iles Mine, in Ontario, Canada, moved to our black steel
skillsets, helping you keep infrastructure
MSE Structural Wall Systems to get more for less, without compromising quality in
costs down. Jimblebar Mine, Western Australia.
this short design service life application.
Conveying confidence.
Retaining expertise as needed. Our experience with dozens of similar applications,
Outsourcing can unearth the best talent at the best cost. Technical Representatives gave the decision makers at Sonoma Coal Mine
from the AIL Group offer professional engineering expertise in many areas, as was in Australia’s Central Queensland the confidence
the case when AIL Group professionals added on-site guidance for this Modular Steel to have us design and supply the cover system for
Bridge with Bolt-A-Bin® abutments in Ontario, Canada. this conveyor line.

5. A solution for virtually every application. Your global portal to mine site solutions.
With locations and professional representation around the world, members of The AIL Group of Companies
Application Product Details are well poised to save you time and money with innovative mine site infrastructure solutions.
Heavy Haul Road Arches Super•Cor® Premium, hot-dipped, galvanized-steel, deep-corrugated, structural plate for larger
Our versatile products
Stockpile and Escape Tunnels
Road or Rail Underpasses
applications, including box culverts Spans can exceed 25 m (82') with reinforcement
options Corrugation profile of 381 mm (15") pitch x 140 mm (5 ½") depth Available in:
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Portals and Canopies Standard, Low, Medium, or High Profile Arches; Box Culverts; Rounds, and; Ellipses
are available in many Storage Structures
different configurations Heavy Haul Road Arches Multi-Plate™ Industry-standard, hot-dipped galvanized-steel, corrugated, structural plate for medium
Stockpile and Escape Tunnels and small applications Spans of 1.5 m (5') to 15 m (49.2') Corrugation profile of 200 mm
Road or Rail Underpasses (7.9") pitch x 55 mm (2.2") depth Largest range of shapes: Standard, Low, or High Profile
but can also be tailored Portals and Canopies Arches; Rounds; Horizontal or Vertical Ellipses; Pipe Arches, and; Pear Shaped Underpasses
Storage Structures
to your site requirements. Conveyor Covers and Overcasts
Utilidor Systems
Conveyor Covers and Overcasts Corrugated Steel Pipe Available in a variety of sizes, corrugation profiles and thicknesses to suit virtually any
Drainage Systems application Coatings include: Galvanized (up to 50 years); Aluminized Type 2 (up to 75
Ventilation Systems years), or; Polymer Laminated (up to 100 years) Complete line of standard and specialized
Utilidor Systems fittings and accessories
Crusher Ramps/Walls MSE Structural Walls Heavy-duty, black or galvanized, steel wire interlocking wall and mat construction Wall
Retaining Walls heights can exceed 30 m (100') Height increments are 610 mm (2')
Headwalls and Wingwalls Adapts to curves, angles and steps Vertical or battered applications
Bridge Abutments
AIL International
Crusher Ramps/Walls Bolt-A-Bin® Cellular bin-type retaining wall or abutment system Galvanized and Aluminized Type 2
Atlantic Industries Limited
Retaining Walls steel construction Size range of 1.2 m (4') to 8.5 m (28') in height, in 3 m (9.8') increments
Headwalls and Wingwalls Big R Bridge
in length Vertical or battered applications
Bridge Abutments Atlantic Civil Products
T&B Structural Systems
Stream Crossings Big R Modular Steel Bridges Heavy duty loading Variety of deck options Weathering steel structurals Bearing
Road or Rail Overpasses plates and pads Curb or rail system 2.44 m (8') wide modules are standard Spans of
Detour Bridges 4.9 m (16') to 45.7 m (150') Easy to ship and install Excellent fish passage solutions
Safety Barriers Gabion Baskets Strong and lightweight galvanized steel mesh 83 mm (3.3") that holds face alignment
Steepened Slopes with machine filling Pre-assembled units fastened with galvanized steel spirals
Erosion Control No field flattening, folding, or bending Standard units of up to 6 m (19.7') x 2 m (6.6) x
1 m (3.3') can be field cut without losing strength
Safety Barriers Guide Rail Systems Durable, lightweight galvanized steel construction Highly visible barrier protection
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New Brunswick, Canada, has been providing innovative
Based in Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada, Based in Greeley, Colorado, USA, Big R Bridge Based in Townsville, Queensland, with fixed and Based in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, T&B Structural
and cost-effective solutions in corrugated metal, bridges,
with plants and distribution centres across Canada, provides engineered solutions in modular steel mobile manufacturing facilities across Australia, Systems provides engineered embankment
and retaining walls since 1965.
Atlantic Industries Limited provides engineered bridges, corrugated steel pipe, corrugated Atlantic Civil Products provides engineered retention with MSE retaining walls in a variety
Silt Fencing Geotextiles Woven and non-woven fabrics
solutions in corrugated steel pipe, corrugated structural plate and MSE retaining walls. solutions in corrugated steel pipe, corrugated of facing and soil reinforcing options.
Erosion Control Soil stabilization and reinforcement structural plate, MSE retaining walls, and structural plate, MSE retaining walls, and steel
Environmental Protection modular steel bridges. girder bridges.
AIL International licencees are strategically located to extend our global product offering and service delivery with professional sales service and engineering support.

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