Tracked Stockpiler for a Copper Mine Stockyard

A copper mine in Chile deployed a SANTO tracked stockpiler to build crushed-ore stockpiles directly from its conveyor discharge, handling rough ground with heavy-duty tracks.

Mine Stockyard Demand

The mine needed to stack crushed copper ore close to the mill feed, but the pad was uneven and remote from prepared roads. Wheeled units would have struggled for traction.

High, continuous rate was essential to buffer the mill against haul-truck variability.

SANTO Tracked Stockpiler

SANTO supplied a tracked stockpiler with a heavy-duty track frame and hydraulic drive offering variable belt speed and adjustable discharge height for a clean pile.

The tracked undercarriage climbs the rough pad and relocates as the pile grows, keeping the conveyor short and the operation continuous.

Mine Outcome

At up to 900 t/h the stockpiler buffers the mill feed and removes loader stacking, cutting fuel and maintenance across the pad.

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• Heavy-duty tracks for rough terrain
• Up to 900 t/h copper ore stacking
• Variable speed and discharge height
• Buffers mill feed from truck variance

Project Highlights

• Up to 900 t/h copper ore stacking
• Tracked traction on rough pads
• Removes loader-based stockpiling
• Stabilises mill feed buffer

Frequently Asked Questions

Why tracked for this mine?

The rough, remote pad needed the traction and stability of heavy-duty tracks, which also let the machine relocate without a prepared surface.

What capacity does it provide?

The tracked stockpiler handles up to about 900 tonnes per hour of copper ore, with belt speed tuned to the crusher discharge.