08.11.2022

Leading global geosynthetics manufacturer, Solmax launches new Environmental Policy

Solmax is proud to announce the launch of their new Environmental Sustainability Policy. The principles and guidelines set out in this policy will allow the company to achieve their goal of being the most socially and environmentally sustainable geosynthetics manufacturer.  

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08.11.2022

Solmax Geomembranes used at Yulong Copper Mine

Solmax Geomembranes were used to line the tailings facilities of the recently expanded Yulong Copper Mine. (Credits: Solmax)

Solmax geomembranes were used to line the tailings facilities of the recently expanded Yulong Copper Mine. The mine located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, on one of the largest copper deposits in China and is important to the economy of the region.

The challenge

The mine is located in some of the highest elevations in the world. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has an average altitude of 4,700 m (15,400 ft). The area experiences extreme weather conditions where rain and snowstorms continue for days on end and the UV radiation intensity is high all year round. The extreme conditions make construction difficult and pose challenges to organizing labor resources.

The project needed to recruit technical and labor personnel from Sichuan and Tibet through multiple channels. Bulk material procurement was organized in Chengdu and Xining. The project had high requirements for the on-site living quarters of production service providers and construction personnel. It was also important to find logistics providers with sufficient experience in working in remote and harsh environments ensure timely and sufficient supply of construction materials.

Solmax's role

Due to the harsh environment placing restraints on construction, the timelines for this project were tight. The mining waste containment project was an important construction link. The project required a large quantity of high-quality HDPE geomembrane materials. These materials needed to be durable and able to be safely installed. Because the project was a key construction project of the region, it was important to select a geomembrane manufacturer with a global well-known brand, good business reputation and sufficient production capacity.

In 2019, Solmax was selected to supply impervious geomembrane for the project because of its excellent and stable performance and good brand reputation. Solmax has supplied more than 270,000 m² (2.9 million ft²) for this project, including more than 180,000 m² (1.9 million ft²) of 1.5 mm smooth HDPE geomembrane and more than 90,000 m² (970,000 ft²) of 1.5 mm single-side FrictionFlex® HDPE geomembrane for lining the waste dump, intercepting reservoir, retaining dam and reservoir area anti-seepage system.

Source: Solmax

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08.11.2022

HS2 construction in London gathers pace as second tunnelling machine sets off underneath the capital

• Hot on the heels of HS2’s first London TBM, ‘Sushila’, who set off earlier this month, the 2,000 tonnes TBM, ‘Caroline’ has begun the 5-mile journey towards Greenford from West Ruislip in West London
• TBM named after ‘first professional’ female astronomer Caroline Herschel  
  
  

08.11.2022

Bechtel celebrates 50-year partnership with the Society of Women Engineers

Provides a $100,000 grant to the SWENext program  

08.11.2022

Skanska improves Subway Stations in New York

Skanska and its joint venture partner, Railroad Construction Company, signed a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make improvements on subway stations in New York, New York, USA.