PHOENIX PROJECT, NEWMONT GOLD,
NEVADA, USA

For their largest, most recent North American Phoenix project, Newmont Gold elected to procure their one 36' gearless driven SAG mill and two 21' gear driven ball mills through Farnell-Thompson. Estimated savings on capital equipment were about 20%. Farnell-Thompson's responsibilities included designing the mills, coordinating the procurement of all components, technical liaisons with the suppliers including the motor vendor, manufacturing inspection and installation support.