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SIKA AT WORK

ESAN ECZACIBAŞI POLY­


METALLIC LEAD-ZINC MINE,
TURKEY
DEEPEST TURKISH POLYMETALLIC MINE
DEEPEST TURKISH
POLYMETALLIC MINE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION RAPID MINE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Shotcrete testing and shotcrete
The Esan Eczacibaşi polymetallic lead-zinc mine is located Over the years, Sika was involved in various projects at the ́́ Rapid early strength development of shotcrete quality control underground.
in the historic Balya lead-zinc-silver mining district of north­ mine site. Sika Turkey strongly assisted the mine site crew and haulage slabs
western Turkey. The mine in the Balya property is operated with improved shotcrete efficiencies, upgrading the concrete ́́ High final strength
by Esan Eczacibaşi Endüstriyel Hammaddeler San. ve Tic. A.Ş. mix design for wet sparying as well as shortening cycle times ́́ A minimum dosage of accelerator for the shotcrete
(“Esan”) a private Turkish company. Esan operates numerous using latest, powerful Sika accelerator technologies that allow ́́ Excellent yielding properties of the shotcrete liner
mines and processing plants in Turkey, and is one of Turkey’s shorter re entry time after the shotcrete has been applied. ́́ Long slump keeping of concrete and shotcrete and cope
leading producers of raw materials and base metals. Sika also introduced modern fiber technology to the site, us­ with high underground temperatures
ing the world leading SikaFiber® macrosynthetic fiber in order
Mineralization at Balya consists of Pb-Zn rich skarn and car­ to reduce screen installations and counter corrosion of the SIKA SOLUTION
bonate replacement zones hosted in limestones and dacites in primary support. Sika’s world leading Sigunit® and Viscocrete® technology is
a series of multiple, stacked horizons. Eczacibaşi is a flotation among the key elements for the shotcrete and concrete works
mill operation with extensive underground infrastructure using Due to heavy haulage traffic, main drifts as well as the ramp at Esan Eczacibaşi. For the shotcrete, the mine relies on the
cut-and fill mining method. Esan started processing ore at the are equipped with heavy duty concrete slabs. In order to pro­ proven Sika Fiber® technology with excellent load bearing ca­
Balikesir Balya plant in 2009 and today, the mine is T­ urkey’s vide rapid installation and curing of these slabs, Sika provided pacity at a low fiber dosage. For the haulage slabs, S
­ ikaRapid®
deepest lead-zinc operation. Undeground drifts amount to 92 a special concrete mix design, including latest Sika Rapid®- technology was used extensively. Sika Turkey is not only sup­
km in length with the deepest workings being located around Sika Viscocrete® and SikaFiber® technology in order to provide plying mine consumeables but is also present on site to give
836 meters below surface. Several adits provide access. Due rapid curing, optimal workability and sufficient open time to ongoing technical support with everything related to under­
to heavy mine traffic and demanding development sched­ cope with long transportation distances. Furthermore, ad­ ground construction.
ules, efficient operation solutions as well as technologies for equate compressive as well as flexural strength was critical.
rapid mine development are sought after. Sika Turkey is a long Sika has proven to be a reliable partner for many other proj­
standing partner of Esan at this mine site. ects at the site such as hydraulic backfill, abrasion resitant ore
pass liners, cementitious bolting and cable grouting as well as
Front image: Sika admixture tank farm at the mine site. rock consolidation and injection works.

Overview of the mine site and the processing facilities. Concrete slabs along the main haulage ways of the mine. Spray equipment for ore pass- and vent raise lining.

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ESAN ECZACIBAŞI, TURKEY

Underground adit.

SELECTION OF SIKA PRODUCTS


́́ Sika Viscocrete®Hi-Tech 3621: High range water reducer
́́ Sika Viscocrete® PC-15: HRWR for high early strenght
́́ SikaTard®-930: Consistency stabilizer
́́ Sika Rapid®-1: Concrete accelerator
́́ Sigunit® L5402 AF: Alkali-free, high performance shotcrete accelerator
́́ SikaFiber® Force-60: Polypropylene Macro-fiber
́́ Many other Sika construction products

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