RPT - Scope - Study - Rope - Changing - rb4 - Rjs - 20100125 - REV2

Project No.
169409505 January 25, 2010
PREPARED FOR
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.
Attention: Doug Beattie, P. Eng.

Chief Mine Engineer
CONCERNING:
PCS Allan EPCM Underground Expansion Project
Shaft 2 Trade-off Study for
Rope and Skip Changing
PREPARED BY:
Stantec Engineering Limited
200 – 147 McIntyre Street West
North Bay, Ontario P1B 2Y5
Canada
PCS ALLAN EPCM UNDERGROUND EXPANSION PROJECT
SHAFT 2 TRADE-OFF STUDY FOR
ROPE AND SKIP CHANGING
REVISION NOTES
Revision Date Description Originator
Klaus Schuttler
A 11-03-09 Document Initiated
Richard Saccany
Klaus Schuttler
A1 11-23-09 Issued for Internal Review
Richard Saccany
Klaus Schuttler
B 12-03-09 Issued for December Project Review
Richard Saccany
Klaus Schuttler
B1 12-04-09 Re-Issued for Internal Review
Richard Saccany
B2 12-23-09 Comments Incorporated Klaus Schuttler
B3 01-15-10 Comments Incorporated Richard Saccany
B4 01-25-10 Issued for Client Review Richard Saccany
0 Issued for Information
REVISION APPROVAL
Revision Designation Reviewer Date Signature

Richard Saccany /
B4 Originator 01-25-10 Signature not Required
Klaus Schuttler
B3 Q/A Q/C Manager Steve Boyd 01-15-10 Comments on File
B1 Hoist Plant Engineer Peter Brokenshire 12-08-09 Comments on File
B3 Project Manager Richard Saccany 01-15-10 Comments on File
B3 Engineering Manager Herb Mullins 01-15-10 Comments on File
Mechanical Lead
B1 Carlo Valente N/A
Engineer
B1 Engineering Manager Herb Mullins N/A
B1 Peer Reviewer John Gilbert N/A
B4 Client Review Doug Beattie

Canada
Tel: (705) 494-8255 Fax: (705) 474-2652
January 25, 2010
Doug Beattie, Chief Mine Engineer

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc.
Allan Mine
Allan, Saskatchewan
S0K 0C0
Regarding: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Allan Mine

EPCM Underground Expansion Project
Shaft 2 Trade-off Study for Rope and Skip Changing
Dear Doug;
This letter concerns the accompanying Stantec Engineering Limited (Stantec) report titled, Shaft
2 Trade-off Study for Rope and Skip Changing, prepared for Potash Corporation of
Saskatchewan’s Allan Mine (PCSA).
This report presents results of scoping level studies performed to determine preferred means for
the changing, and in certain cases installing, of the following Shaft 2 hoisting plant equipment:
1. Head ropes,
2. Tail ropes,
3. Guide Ropes, and
4. Skips
Having reviewed this report in January 2010, PCSA directed Stantec on 14 January as follows:
1. The inclusion of a clamping and lifting device (CLD) and friction winch have been internally
recommended;
2. The acquisition and installation of the CLD and friction winch are not expected to be carried
out until 2015, earliest;
3. Stantec is to configure engineering and designs for the Underground Expansion Project for
inclusion of the CLD and friction winch. The Project facilities thus expected to be affected are
a. Site layout,
b. Headframe, and
c. Collar house
4. Stantec is to state how to get the necessary equipment information to carry out immediately
the associated required civil / structural designs such that future CLD and friction winch rope
changing features will be accommodated; and
5. Stantec is to assume use of the single winch option for 2011 hoisting plant changeover and
subsequent rope and skip changing and maintenance requirements until the CLD, friction
winch and associated infrastructure are acquired and installed.
Canada
Tel: (705) 494-8255 Fax: (705) 474-2652
Stantec thanks PCSA for the opportunity to prepare this study and looks forward to continuance
of work on this subject.
Sincerely,
Richard Saccany
Project Manager
cc: Larry Long, Phil Gauer, Phil LePage, Mike Tomtene and Justin Boehm, PCSA; and Peter
Brokenshire, Steve Boyd, Carlo Valente, Julian Fisher, Mike Wilson and Herb Mullins,
Stantec
PCS ALLAN EPCM UNDERGROUND EXPANSION PROJECT
SHAFT 2 TRADE-OFF STUDY FOR
ROPE AND SKIP CHANGING
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 1–1

1.1 Background .......................................................................................................... 1–1
1.2 Option Identification.............................................................................................. 1–1
1.3 Trade-off Study Content ....................................................................................... 1–1
1.4 Disposition of this Study ....................................................................................... 1–2
1.5 Single Winch Option ............................................................................................. 1–2
1.6 Friction Winch Option ........................................................................................... 1–3
2.0 CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................... 2–1
3.0 ASSUMPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 3–1
4.0 EXCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................. 4–1
5.0 FILTERING CRITERIA..................................................................................................... 5–1

5.1 Fixed Issues ......................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2 Must Haves .......................................................................................................... 5–2
5.3 Nice to Haves ....................................................................................................... 5–2
6.0 COST ESTIMATES.......................................................................................................... 6–1

6.1 Estimate Basis...................................................................................................... 6–1
6.2 Estimate Accuracy................................................................................................ 6–1
6.3 Capital Cost.......................................................................................................... 6–1
7.0 SCHEDULES ................................................................................................................... 7–1
Appendices
A Logic for Selecting Preferred Roping Options
B Equipment List for Preferred Options
C PCS Allan Rope Handling Scoping Study Estimate
D Single Winch Option – (photographs, etc.)
E Friction Winch Option – (photographs, etc.)
F Rope and Conveyance Changing Methods
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Beginning from 20 May 2009, and continuing intermittently to present, representatives of

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan’s, Allan Mine (PCSA) and Stantec Engineering
Limited (Stantec) have discussed options for changing of ropes and skips at Shaft 2. By
e-mail, dated 14 August 2008, PCSA requested “…better clarification on rope changing
without the clamping and lifting device (CLD) and friction winches”.
1.2 Option Identification
In this trade-off study, the application of sinking-type single rope winches in the rope and
skip changing process is referred to as the Single Winch Option. The multi-rope friction
winch, together with the clamping and lifting device (CLD), in the application of rope and
skip changing, is referred to as the Friction Winch Option. This option includes the CLD
as an essential accessory for multi- rope friction winch operation. The CLD would also
be useful in conjunction with the Single Winch Option, but was not included as it not a
“must have” for this option.
1.3 Trade-off Study Content
This Shaft 2 trade-off study documents a scoping level presentation on the subjects of
rope and skips changing. The presentation includes a Conclusion, Section 2.0; Filtering
Criteria, Section 5.0; Estimates of Capital Costs, Section 6.0; Schedules, Section 7.0;
Logic for Selecting Preferred Roping Options, Appendix A; and sketches and narratives
describing rope changing methods, Appendix F.
This study presents Single and Friction Winch options as follows:
1. Initial head rope, tail rope and skip removal during surface change-over;
2. Installation of head ropes, tail ropes and skips following surface change-over;
3. Removal and re-installation of guide ropes;
4. Future head and tail rope changes; and
5. Changing of skips.
In this study, the practicality of the change method, the availability of infrastructure and
compliance with filtering criteria were considered.
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1.4 Disposition of this Study
In the main section of this study immediately following, Single Winch and Friction Winch
Options are identified under the heading, Conclusion. In this study, no specific favor is
given to either Single Winch Option or Friction Winch Option. Favor is not given
because of the following:
1. The significance of “opportunity costs” (revenue lost as a result of production
stoppage estimated in December 2008 as $1 M per day) was not specifically
considered in this study.
2. Additionally, PCSA has stated its intention to consider “sharing” the Friction Winch
Option, specifically the friction winch itself, with other PCS potash operations. With
respect to this intention, Stantec notes that sharing of equipment also appears
practical for the Single Winch Option.
3. Also, some assumptions, based on ”Current Information” rather than Final
Conditions, have resulted in the Friction Winch Option being precluded from some
roping applications.
It is Stantec’s intention to not finalize this study until direction, respecting equipment
sharing and “opportunity costs” is given to Stantec by PCSA and also until more
certainty exists with regards to “Type of Tail Ropes” (flat vs. round) and “Infrastructure
Availability South of the Headframe” (Impact of conveyor gallery modifications on
available space).
1.5 Single Winch Option
The Single-Winch Option for the changing and maintenance of head ropes, tail ropes,
guide ropes and skips is equipped as follows:
1. Two single drum “round rope” winches at surface for rope removal prior to surface
change-over, changing of guide ropes, installation of new head ropes and for future
head rope changing;
2. One single drum “flat rope” winch at surface for lowering of tail ropes after surface
change-over and for future tail rope changing;
3. One “round rope” Reeler at Potash Level for pulling existing tail ropes and guide
ropes from the shaft;
4. One “flat rope” Reeler at Potash Level for pulling out of flat tail ropes being lowered
from surface; and
5. Ancillary equipment, such as deflection sheaves, clamping beams, secondary
winches/tuggers, rope clamps etc.
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Note: As an alternative to the rope Reeler’s at Potash Level, retention of the current
method of pulling out ropes with a tractor / LHD is not favored, but could be considered
Typical equipment for the Single Winch Option is portrayed in Appendix D, Figure 1,
Figure 2, and Figure 3.
The Single Winch Option methods for removal, installation, and replacement of guide
ropes, head ropes, tail ropes, and skips are exhibited in Appendix F by the following
Sketches:
• 210ASK 50, 51 and 52 – Existing Head and Tail Rope Removal;
• 210ASK 60 and 61 – Installation of New Head and Tail Ropes;
• 210ASK 70 and 71 – Flat Tail Rope Changing;
• 210ASK 85 and 86 – Single Head Rope Changing; and
• 210ASK 90, 91 and 92 – Guide Rope Removal and Installation.

The estimated capital cost of the Single Winch Option is $6,603,000, which includes
provision for Saskatchewan Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and Contingencies (see
Appendix C – PCS Allan Rope Handling Scoping Study Estimate). This estimate
provides for all requirements of initial head, tail and guide rope removal, re-installation of
head, tail and guide ropes after the surface change over, as well as future head and tail
rope replacement.
1.6 Friction Winch Option
The Friction Winch Option for the changing of head ropes, tail ropes, guide ropes and
skips is equipped as follows:
1. One friction winch at surface for changing of head ropes;
2. One CLD device in headframe for rope clamping;
3. Four single-rope Reeler’s at surface for use in conjunction with friction winch;
4. One single drum “round rope” winch at surface for rope removal prior to surface
change-over, changing of guide ropes and installation of new head ropes after
surface change-over;
5. One single drum “flat tail rope” winch at surface for lowering of tail ropes;
6. One “round rope” Reeler at Potash Level for pulling out existing tail ropes and guide
ropes;
7. One “flat rope” Reeler at Potash Level for pulling out flat tail ropes being lowered
from surface; and
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8. Ancillary equipment, such as deflection sheaves, clamping beams, secondary

winches / tuggers, rope clamps etc.
Typical Friction Winch, CLD and associated equipment are illustrated in Appendix E,
Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4.
The Friction Winch Option method of use for the changing of head ropes and skips is
presented Appendix G through the following sketches:
• 210ASK80, 81 and 82
The estimated capital cost of the Friction Winch Option is $ 16,270,000, which includes
provision for PST and Contingencies (see Appendix C – PCS Allan Rope Handling
Scoping Study Estimate). This estimate provides for all requirements of initial head, tail
and guide rope removal; installation of head, tail and guide ropes after the surface
change over; and future head and tail rope changes.
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2.0 CONCLUSIONS
Suitability of “Single Winch” and “Friction Winch” options for various roping applications,
as summarized at high level in the Logic for Selecting Preferred Roping Option,
Appendix A, are shown below.
Single Winch Option
Suitable for:
• Initial Removal of Head and Tail Ropes, as well as Skips, prior to Surface Change-
Over;
• Initial Installation of Head and Tail Ropes, as well as Skips, following Surface
Change Over;
• Removal and Re-Installation of Guide Ropes;
• Future Head Rope Changing; and
• Future Tail Rope Changing.

Note: A second winch configured and located specifically for installation / changing of
flat tail ropes is necessary.
Friction Winch Option

Suitable for:
• Future Head Rope Changing

Trade study findings presently indicate that the Friction Winch Option is precluded
from activities other than head rope changing because of
(a) Uncertainties of infrastructure availability for the equipment (permanent location
at North Collar house not yet available and temporary space, south of
headframe not confirmed due to pending conveyor gallery modifications).
(b) For changing of Flat Tail Ropes dedicated “Flat Rope Winches” are required.
Tail ropes generally have a longer life and are not changed as frequently as
head ropes. In addition tail ropes are not necessarily changed as a complete
set. A dedicated multi-rope tail rope changing facility (cost difference $ 4M)
might therefore not be warranted.
More certainty as to infrastructure availability, as well as a change to round tail ropes
would expand application of this option to rope re-installation after the surface
change-over and also to future tail rope changing.
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3.0 ASSUMPTIONS
1. Power source
Power source requirements have not been fully established. At this stage it is
anticipated that larger winches will be electrically driven, whereas smaller auxiliary
winches could be either electric, hydraulic or compressed air driven.
It is understood that, regardless of the power source, the primary power will be from
the electric grid. (air compressors and hydraulic power packs all consume electric
power). The production hoist will be used for certain roping activities, but will not be
running under full load. Electric power for the operation of roping equipment should
therefore not be a concern.
2. Operating Costs
Operating costs such as Labour and Electric Power were excluded, since, at scoping
study level, they are considered materially smaller costs relative to capital equipment
costs.
3. Equipment Installation Costs
Initial installation costs for roping equipment were excluded. (Verify per RJS)
4. Rope Selection
Roping Equipment Requirements and Roping Procedures are based on the following
ropes:
Head Ropes: 4 x 56 mm dia. - 15.12 kg / m
Tail Ropes: 3 x Flat Ropes 178 mm x 35 mm – 20 kg / m
Alternatively 61 mm diameter stranded ropes – 15.3 kg / m
(not considered in this study)
Guide ropes: 8 x 52 mm dia. – 14.74 kg / m
5. Skip weight:
Empty skip (including bail and rope attachments): 79,344 lbs
(Verify per RJS)
Skip bail: 44,432 lbs
6. Winch rope pull requirements are based on the above rope and skip specifications.
7. Guide rope tensioning: Cheese weights at shaft bottom
Note: Guide rope tensioning requires further investigation
as the length of new cheese weights is a concern.
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8. Equipment Locations (Temporary and Permanent)

It is assumed that the permanent locations for rope changing equipment (North
Collar House) will not be available at the time of rope removal, prior to the surface
shut-down, nor will this site be complete for initial roping up, following the surface
shut-down. This assumption is dictated by the current plan to start construction of
the North Collar House after the surface shutdown commences (the existing HVAC
unit is required to operate until use of the present production hoist is stopped).
9. Single Winch Equipment
For options requiring the “Round Rope” Winch, two winches are included in the
estimate. Two winches will reduce time loss associated with reeling and unreeling.
10. Estimated Cost for Friction Winch
The two friction winch suppliers considered are SIEMAG GmbH (SIEMAG) and
OLKO – Maschinentechnik GmbH (OLKO). Figures used in the cost estimate are
based on the SIEMAG unit at a cost of $5,250,000. An alternative budget price,
obtained from OLKO quotes approximately $ 3,336,000 ex Works Germany, shipping
and transport cost still to be added. The OLKO quote requires further investigation.
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4.0 EXCLUSIONS
The following considerations are excluded from this study:

1. Use of the friction winch and CLD to remove existing hoist ropes because the current
production hoist is in the way.
2. Change-over, demolition and modifications to the existing Shaft 2 headframe and
removal of the friction hoist.
3. Any provision of equipment, means and methods to mitigate the fact that, when Shaft
2 is “down” for rope and skip changing, Allan will not have two independent exits
from the underground.
4. Major renovation of the Shaft 2 collar and sub collar for conversion to rope clamping
at sub collar elevation (minus 8 ft - 8 in) was not fully investigated. Provision for
certain modifications was, however, included in the estimate.
5. Skip removal and installation methods, although included in the scope of this Trade-
Off Study, have not been fully investigated. Further work is required.
6. Provision for separate lifting device(s) for removing and installation of skips was
excluded from this estimate.
7. Roping methods as shown in Appendix F are indicative only. These methods require
further review and development.
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5.0 FILTERING CRITERIA
The criteria listed below were generated and then used to “filter” the total of 19 original
Single and Friction Winch Options and focus on preferred options.
Fixed Issues prevail upon all rope and skip changing options without regard to
equipment used in that option or the configuration in which such equipment is used.
“Must Haves” are criteria that PCSA and Stantec consider representative of
methodology, equipment, equipment configurations and other factors and features that
will characterize the changing options.
“Nice to Haves” are criteria “good to get” to improve safety for a changing option.
5.1 Fixed Issues
1. Safety First
2. Options for rope and skip changing comply with regulations and standards of the
Province of Saskatchewan.
3. The opportunity cost associated with lost production is approximately $1 M / day.
4. For sharing of equipment with other PCS mines, rope changing must be scheduled
and coordinated. All mines cannot use changing equipment at the same time.
5. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC) for the existing production
hoist will stay in operation until Shaft 2 hoisting plant change-over commences.
6. On the assumption that the North Collar House will not be available at the time of
initial changeover, all initial rope changing will be accomplished from the South.
7. The existing warm water tank associated with shaft washing must be relocated.
8. Existing collar “brown field” configurations and conditions will dictate construction in
association with foundations and utility ducts.
9. All surface change-over related removal of existing guide ropes, head ropes, tail
ropes and conveyances will be undertaken with roping equipment as shown in the
equipment list.
10. Roping activities for hoisting plant change-over, as well as future rope changes are
to be untaken from surface where practical. Removal of old ropes from underground
should only be considered in cases where significant time savings are achieved
without compromising safety.
11. The anticipated size and configuration of the current and future south conveyor
transfer galleries presently appear to preclude placement of wheel–bogey-mounted-
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type SIEMAG and OLKO friction winches at the south side of the headframe. Due to
shorter length and overall size, a skid- mounted unit may be accommodated. More
detail of the conveyor gallery, to be provided by AMEC will clarify this matter.
5.2 Must Haves
1. Tail rope clamping from removable beams across shaft below collar elevation
(positioned at freeze collar or suspended from collar).
2. All winch foundation positions (frames), without exception, will be “permanent”.
Winches may be removable to storage or transfer to another mine.
3. A CLD, at an approximate cost of $1.6 M, is a “must have” with a friction (multi-rope)
winch regardless of SIEMAG or OLKO model.
4. A CLD is not required with the Single Winch Option; however, it would be of great
benefit in single winch roping activities, as well in future attachment and skip change
outs.
5. Equipment will be enclosed in either permanent or temporary buildings to protect
persons from climatic elements during rope changing operations.
6. Minimal collar and headgear modifications (condition of existing collar concrete must
be restored). Note: It is understood that PCSA may remove and replace the collar
rails and this would be an opportune time to carry out sub collar modifications.
7. The production hoist will be used at reduced power for certain single rope changes.
8. Full power must however be available at the hoist house.
9. A separate lifting device (additional to single or friction winch) is necessary to assist
in skip installation and removal.
5.3 Nice to Haves
1. Friction winch and CLD.

2. (Permanent) tail rope clamping facility with moveable beams across shaft at sub
collar elevation, made possible through modifications to freeze collar.
3. Ability to share roping equipment and crews among mines.
4. “Permanent” as opposed to a temporary or “fit-for-purpose” building enclosure.
5. Maximum efficiency in use.
6. Maximum flexibility in scheduling.
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6.0 COST ESTIMATES
6.1 Estimate Basis
The Control Budget/Baseline Cost Basis Statement July 2009 has been referenced for
preparation of this trade-off study.
6.2 Estimate Accuracy
Stantec considers the accuracy of the capital and operating cost estimates for the Single
Winch and Friction Winch Options to be -10 to +40%.
6.3 Capital Cost
The following Capital Cost Summary applies:
• Figures under “All Roping Activities” relate to equipment required for Initial Head, Tail
and Guide Rope Removal, prior to surface shutdown, Reinstallation of Head, Tail
and Guide Ropes, after the surface shutdown, as well as future Head and Tail Rope
Replacement,
• Figures under “Future Rope Changing only” relate to equipment required for Future
Head and Tail Rope Replacement.
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Capital Cost Summary - $ (000)
All Roping Activities Future Rope Changing

only
Description Single Friction Single Friction

Winch Winch Winch Winch
Option Option Option Option
Winches and Reelers 3,090 8,135 2,950 7,370
Attachments, Suspension Glands 30 56 12 46

and Clamps
Sheaves, Pulleys and Blocks 657 1,182 503 803
Steel Work 446 498 288 347
Lifting Equipment, Suspension 300 293 138 131

Chains and Slings
Rope Clamping, Lifting and 100 1,650 100 1,650

Jacking
Lifting and Rigging Equipment 35 35 35 35
Electrical Capital Purchase 254 353 254 353
General 119 194 94 169
Sub Total 5,031 12,396 4,374 10,904
PST 5% 252 620 219 545
Contingencies 25% 1,320 3,254 1,148 2,863
TOTAL $6,603 $16,270 $5,741 $14,312
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7.0 SCHEDULES
The following schedules are prepared for comparative purposes only. The schedules
were prepared based upon Stantec experiences with similarly configured and equipped
rope changing plants. See Appendix F sketches for reference.
Existing Head and Tail Rope Removal - Single Rope

Sketch 210ASK50, 51 and 52
Summary Schedule
Activity Hours
Start with north skip at Potash Level and south skip near collar
Allowance for preparation after production hoist stoppage 8.0

Set up for simultaneous removal of head rope # 1 and tail rope # 1 10.3
Remove head rope # 1 from surface and tail rope # 1 from Potash Level 3.4
Remove head ropes / tail ropes # 2 and # 3 26.7
Remove north skip box at surface and last tail rope at Potash Level 6.1
Remove north skip bail and last head rope 10.0
Remove south skip, feed remaining head rope onto Reeler and remove roping
equipment 7.7
Total 72.2
Guide Rope Changing

Summary Schedule
Activity Hours
Remove Cheese Weights 38.0
Move guide rope top anchor point to 1819 level (to prepare for surface change-
over) 8.8
Headframe Change-Over
Move anchor point to collar / sub collar elevation 12.6

Reel off new rope from rope winch, attach to old rope and prepare for lowering 4.1
Lower old rope / new rope using rope winch, whilst pulling out old rope at Potash
Level 2.1
Lower rope from Potash Level to shaft bottom, thereafter clamp at permanent
position in headframe 4.9
Install rope # 2 11.1
Install Cheese Weights 193.7
Total 341.7
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Installation of New Head and Tail Ropes – Single Rope

Summary Schedule
Activity Hours
Allowance for preparation after surface change-over 4.0
Lower tail rope # 1 to Potash Level with crosshead, clamp at collar and
Potash Level 12.8
Feed head rope # 1 over hoist drum into north compartment, install north
skip bail and connect rope to skip 8.4
Lower head rope # 1 and north skip bail to Potash Level with production
hoist and rope winch 3.7
Install south skip, cut head rope to length at collar and connect to skip 12.0
Install set # 2 tail and head ropes 26.9
Install set # 3 tail and head ropes 26.9
Install head rope # 4 and skip boxes 11.4
Total 106.1
Head Rope Changing (Friction Winch - All Four Ropes Concurrently)

Sketch 210ASK80 to 82
Summary Schedule
Activity Hours
Start with north skip at collar and south skip at bottom
Remove north skip box 2.8

Detach old head ropes from north skip, feed ends over hoist drum, through
friction winch and connect to Reelers 4.3
Clamp south tail ropes at Potash Level and detach ropes from skip 4.1
Remove old head ropes, using friction winch (pulling up south skip) 2.0
Chair south skip at collar, detach head ropes and reel rest of head ropes
onto Reelers 5.0
Exchange old / new rope reels, feed new ropes over hoist drum into south
compartment and attach 7.2
Unchair south skip and install new head ropes using friction winch
(lowering south skip) 2.5
Connect tail ropes to south skip at Potash Level and unclamp. Also cut
head ropes to length at collar level and attach to north skip 6.7
Unchair north skip, re-install skip box and remove roping equipment 2.9
Total 37.5
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Single Head Rope Changing (Single Winch - Four Ropes in Succession)

Sketch 210ASK85 and 86
Summary Schedule
Activity Hours
Head rope # 1
Set up for detaching head rope # 1 from north skip 5.4
Detach rope from north skip and feed onto rope winch # 1 4.7
Remove old rope using hoist and rope winch (pulling up south skip) 4.5
Install new head rope using hoist and rope winch (lowering south skip), cut
to length at collar and attach to north skip 6.6
Change head rope # 2 21.1
Total 84.5
Flat Tail Rope Changing

Sketch 210ASK70 to 71
Summary Schedule
Activity Hours
Set up, disconnect tail rope from south skip at Potash Level and connect
rope end to Reeler 2.5
Clamp north tail rope at collar, detach from skip and connect to new tail
rope end (new tail rope on tail rope winch) 4.1
Unclamp old tail rope at collar and lower together with new rope using tail
rope winch, whilst pulling out old tail rope at Potash Level 4.4
Clamp rope at collar, cut to length and connect to south skip. Also connect
rope to north skip at Potash Level 3.3
Unclamp tail rope at collar and remove roping equipment 2.7
Total 16.9
PCS Allan - Rope Changing PCS Allan-Rope Changing Durations Draft for Discussion
Activity Name Original Day

Duration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
PCS Allan - Rope Changing 343h
Existing Head and Tail Rope Removal 72h
Existing Head and Tail Rope Removal-Summary 72h

Allowance for Preparation after Production Hoist Stoppage 8h
Set up for Simultaneous Removal of #1 Head Rope and #1Tail Rope 10h
Remove #1 Head Rope ( at surface ) and #1Tail Rope ( at Potash Level ) 3h
Remove 2nd and 3rd Head and Tail Ropes 27h
Remove North Skip Box ( surface ) and 4th Tail Rope ( U/G ) 6h
Remove North Skip Bail and 4th Head Rope 10h
Remove South Skip, Feed Remaining Head Rope onto Reeler, Remove Roping Equipment 8h
Guide Rope Changing 343h
Guide Rope Changing-Summary 343h

Remove Cheese Weights 38h
Move Guide Rope Top Anchor Point to 1819 level 9h
Headframe Changeover 0h
Move Anchor point from 1819L to Sub Collar Elevation 13h
Attach New Rope to Old Rope for Lowering 4h
Lower New Rope from Surface and Remove Old Rope ( at Potash Level ) 2h
Chair Rope at Headframe Permanent Anchor Point 5h
Install Guide Rope # 2 11h
Install Cheese Weights 194h
Install New Head and Tail Ropes 106h
Install New Head and Tail Ropes-Summary 106h
Allowance for preparation after Surface Changeover 4h
Lower Tail Rope No 1 U/G Clamp at Collar and U/G 13h
Feed Head Rope No 1 over Drum and Install North Skip Bail 8h
Lower Head Rope No 1 and North Skip U/G 4h
Install South Skip and Connect Headrope Attachment 12h
Install # 2 Head and Tail Ropes 27h
Install # 3 Head and Tail Ropes 27h
Install Skip Boxes 11h
PCS Allan - Rope Changing PCS Allan-Rope Changing Durations Draft for Discussion
Activity Name Original Day

Duration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Head Rope Changing ( Friction Winch - 4 Ropes Concurrently) 38h
Head Rope Changing -Summary Friction Winch Option 38h

Remove North Skip Box 3h
Detach Ropes from North Skip and Attach to Reelers 4h
Clamp south Tail Ropes at Potash Level and detach ropes from Skip 4h
Remove old Head ropes using Friction Winch ( pulling up South skip ) 2h
Chair South skip at Collar, detach Head ropes and reel rest of Head ropes onto reelers 5h
Exhange old/new rope reels, feed new Ropes over drum into south compartment and attach South skip 7h
Unchair South Skip, install new Head ropes using Friction Winch ( lowering South skip ) 3h
Connect tail ropes to South skip, cut Head ropes to length at Collar and attach to North Skip 7h
Unchair North Skip, re-install skip box and remove roping equipment 3h
Single Head Rope Changing ( Single Winch - 4 Ropes in Succession ) 84h
Single Head Rope Changing-Summary 84h

Set up to Detach No 1 Head Rope from Skip 5h
Detach # 1 Head Rope and feed onto rope winch # 1 5h
Remove Old Rope using hoist and rope winch ( pulling up South Skip ) 2h
Detach old rope from South skip and reel rest of head rope onto rope winch 2h
Feed New Rope off rope winch #2, over hoist drum hoist and Attach to South Skip 2h
Install new Head rope using hoist and rope winch ( lowering South skip ), cut to to length and attach North skip 5h
Change Head rope # 2 21h
Flat Tail Rope Changing 17h
Flat Tail Rope Changing-Summary 17h

Set up, disconnect tail rope from South skip at potash level and connect to rope reeler 3h
Clamp north Tail rope at collar, detach from skip, attach new Tail rope from Tail rope winch 4h
Unclamp old Tail rope at collar, lower with new rope using Tail rope winch, remove old rope at potash level 4h
Clamp rope at Collar, cut to length and attach to South skip.Connect rope to North skip at potash level 3h
Unclamp Tail rope at Collar, remove roping equipment 3h
APPENDIX A
LOGIC FOR SELECTING REFERRED ROPING OPTIONS
2 Shaft Trade-off Study for Rope and Skip Changing
Logic for selecting Preferred Roping Options
1 Initial Rope Removal for Change-Over and Installation thereafter
1 Possible but would require temp.
collar equipment to cater for both,
Remove all head and tail ropes.
Ropes at No
1 Permanent site for roping 2 Current shaft layout does not
equipment at north of headframe Collar allow simultaneous access to skip
(north collar house) not yet head and tail connections
Single Winch available 3 Would require more time
Yes
Option 2 Space for temporary site at south
is available. Equipment could be 1 Current shaft system is suitable
positioned south for removal from bottom
Headropes
out at Collar / Yes
2 Dedicated activities (collar
Tairopes at
equipment set up for headropes -
Head & Tail Rope Potash L
potash level for tail ropes
Removal
1 Permanent site not available (as
per single winch option)
2 Space availability for friction
Friction Winch winch at south cannot be
No
Option confirmed (future changes to
conveyor gallery)
1 Preferred method
Lower Ropes 2 No hoisting ropes in shaft - not
Yes
from Collar preferred to pull ropes up from
bottom - Easier to lower new
1 Permanent site availability at end
Single Winch of surf. change-over is possible
Yes
Option 2 Space for temporary site at south
is also available
Pull up
1 Not an Option for reasons as
Ropes from No
described above
Potash L
Head & Tail Rope
Installation 1 At end of surface change-over
permanent site for friction winch
at north cannot be confirmed
2 Requires piling, foundations,
Friction curing time and installation - not
No
Winch Option enough time during the change-
over period
3 No temporary space at south (as
per removal option)
1 Remove all ropes and ending up

with "3500ft empty hole" is not
preferred
Remove
Ropes at 2 Suggested that old ropes remain
No
Collar in shaft until after change-over
3 Suggested that ropes are
removed concurrent with new
rope installation. To safe time
Single Winch 1 No space for equipment at north - "top in - bottom out" is preferred
Yes
Option space is available at south
1 Current Shaft Layout is suitable

Romove
for "top in - bottom out"
Guide Rope Removal Ropes at Yes
1 Permanent site availability & and 2 Concurrent removal from bottom
Potash L
space for temp. position cannot / installation from top saves time
be confirmed (as per above)
Friction 1 Rope configuration would require

No
Winch Option special and expensive deflection
equipment and complicated
procedure for multi rope removal
1 As per removal
Lower new
Ropes from Yes
1 As per Removal
Collar
Single Winch
Option Yes
1 As per removal
Pull up new
Ropes from No
Guide Rope
Potash L
Installation
1 As per Removal
Friction
No
Winch Option
2 Shaft Trade-off Study for Rope and Skip Changing
Logic for selecting Preferred Roping Options
2 Future Head and Tail Rope Changing
1 Old rope out at collar - new rope

All work to be in at collar (sequenced ) is
done from Yes
preferable
Collar
2 Will require more time than multi
rope change
1 Permanent site for roping
Single Winch equipment will be available Yes
Option 2 All equipment could be installed
at permanent site
New ropes from

1 Not required as all ropes can be No
Collar-old ropes
changed form the collar
out at Potash L
Head Rope
Changing
1 Multi rope changing - 4 x old
All work to be
ropes out and 4 x new ropes in
done from Yes
from collar is preferable
Collar
2 Time saving
Friction 1 As per single winch option

Winch Option Yes
New ropes from 1 Not Required as all ropes can be

Collar-old ropes changed from collar No
out at Potash L
1 Tail ropes are not changed as All work to be 1 Ropes out and in from collar
frequently as head Ropes done from takes longer.
No
2 Tail ropes are not always Collar 2 Prefer removing from bottom -
changed out as a set - installing from top
Single Winch sometimes only one is changed
Option 3 Single flat tail rope winch
Yes
required $$725K
4 Changing a full set with single 1 Would speed up job - collar
rope equipment will take longer winch lowers rope concurrently
New ropes from
with bottom reeler pulling out
Collar-old ropes Yes
2 Potash level lends it self for
Tail Rope Changing out at Potash L
removal of rope
1 Special flat Rope adaptor friction

winch required
Friction $5,2M No
Winch Option 2 Not much application for
changing full set of ropes
3 Does not warrant the additional
cost
APPENDIX B
EQUIPMENT LIST FOR PREFERRED OPTIONS
PCS Allan Rope Handling Scoping Study
Equipment List for Preferred Options
Single Roping Option Multi Roping Option
Flat Tail Rope Changing (Single

Head Rope Installation (Single
Total Quantity for Single Rope
Head Rope Installation (Multi

Total Quantity for Multi Rope
Tail Rope Installation (Single
Head Rope Changing (Single
Removal (Multi Rope ?????)
Tail Rope Installation (Multi
Head Rope Changing (Multi
Tail Rope Changing (Multi

Head Rope & Tail Rope

Removal (Single Rope)
Guide Rope Changing
Guide Rope Changing

Rope ????)
Rope ????)
Option
Option
Rope)
Rope)
Rope)
Rope)
Rope
Rope
Item Rating Specification Purpose/Use Unit
Winches / Reelers
Roping winch 100,000 lbs Electric 350kW Lower Single Headropes (Rope-Up) and Lower Guide RopeEach 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Friction Winch 1000 kN Electric 400 kW At Collar Each 1 1
Rope Winch at Collar for Flat Tail Ropes 230 kN Electric/hydraulic 220 kW For Lowering of Flat Tail Rope Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
Rope Reeler at Potash Level for Flat Tail Rope 6,000 lbs 220kW For Flat Tail Rope Changing Each 1 1 1 1
Rope Reeler (Surface) 6,000 lbs 25 kN air operated For MR Head Rope Changing & General Reeling Each 1 1 1 4 4 1
Rope Reeler Potash Level 6, 000 lbs Air / hydraulic / electric opeation For intial Tail Rope removal and for Guide Rope change Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
Empty Rope Reels for Tail Ropes (New & Old) Each 6 6 6 6
Empty Rope Reels for Head Ropes (New & Old) Each 8 8 8 8
For Removing Skip, multi & single headrope change
Ingersol Rand LS 5000-RGC-L-
Tugger Winch Collar 11,000 lbs (pulling up into headframe), pulling up guide ropes into Each 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
E
headrame,
For pulling Guide Rope & Flat Tail Ropes Shaft Bottom to
Tugger Winch + 250 m cable - Potash level 11,000 lbs Ingersol Rand LS 5000-RGC-L-E Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
Potash L
Attachments, Suspension Glands, Clamps
New Guide Ropes Suspension Glands - Permanent) 52mm Reliance Should already be in Main Estimate $0 Each 8 8 8 8
1 3/4" Wedge for above glands (temporary) For Holding old Ropes in 52mm Gland Set 8 8 8 8
Head Rope Suspension Glands Headframe Jacking 56mm Reliance Should already be in Main Estimate 4 4 0 0
Attachment New Tail Rope to Crosshead Use Permanent Attachment $0 Set 1 1 1 1
Multi Rope Clamping at Potash Level, Single Rope
Flat Rope Suspension Glands Clamping at Potash Level, Single Tailrope Clamping at Each 2 1 1 3 1 3
Collar
Auxiliary Flat Rope Clamps For Attaching Tugger Rope Each 1 1
New Guide rope Capples to Cheese Weights (52mm) 52mm Reliance Should already be in Main Estimate $0 Each 8 8 8 8
New Cheese Weights (outer) 48000 lbs Should already be in Main Estimate $0 Set 4 4 4 4
New Cheese Weights (inner) 110 000 lbs Should already be in Main Estimate $0 Set 2 2 2 2
Set of Guide Rope Attachment Links Should already be in Main Estimate $0 Set 8 8 8 8
Misc Rope clamps Set 1 1
Crosby Clamps 1 3/4" Each 12 10 12 10
Crosby Clamps 56mm Each 12 10 12 10
4 rope Twist clamp 5 tonne Each 1
Flat Rope-Flat Rope Attachment Link For Lowering Flat Tail Ropes Each 1 1 1 1
Sheaves / Pulleys / Blocks
Vertical Deflection sheave Assembly - Collar - Single Rope For Deflection into Shaft Guide Rope Lowering Each 1 1 1 1
Vertical Flat Rope Defl Sheave Assy - Collar -Single For Deflection into Shaft For Flat Tail Rope Lowering Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
Vertical Deflection sheave Assembly - Collar - Single Rope For deflecting into Headframe For Head Rope removal & Single Headrope change Each 1 1 1 1 1
Deflection Sheave at Potash Level For Removing of Tail Ropes & Changing Guide Ropes Each 1 1 1 1 1 1




Guide Rope Changing
Guide Rope Changing

Rope ????)
Rope ????)
Option
Option
Rope)
Rope)
Rope)
Rope)
Rope
Rope
Flat Tail Rope Deflection Sheave - Potash Level For Installation and Changing of Flat Tail Ropes Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
Deflection sheave Assembly Multi Rope - collar Set of 4 1 1
Horizontal Deflection Sheave Assembly 1500 mm Dia Fabricated For Friction Winch M Rope and Single Winch s rope - CollaSet 1 1 4 4
Aux Sheaves (1.5m dia) 1.5m dia For lifting rope off existing hoist drum (head rope removal) Each 2 2 2 2
Muli Purpose Reefing Block (2 x 3x) 12" For Skip Removal Each 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
For Skip Change Out & pulling up Head Ropes into
Snatch blocks - Collar 12 inch Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
Headframe (multi & single)
Snatch blocks (Circular rope)- Potash Level 12 inch For Guide Rope Change at Potash Level Each 1 1 1 1
Snatch blocks (Flat rope)- Potash Level For pulling up Flat Tail Rope to Potash Level Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
Steelwork
CLD Support Steel 10t Set 1 1
Temp Guide Rope Chairing Beams (1819'-8" Lev 4t 2 x 420mm Beams Set 1 1 1 1
Tail Rope Clamping Beams - Collar 5t Set 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tail Rope Clamping Beams - Potash Level (Rope Installation 3t 2 x 250mm Beams For Intitial Rope up and for Multi Rope Changing Set 1 1 1 1 1
Deflection steel work - Single Rope - Collar/Sub collar 2t Additional if Chairing Beam not Located at collar Set 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Deflection steel work - Multi Rope - Collar/Sub Collar 4t Additional if Chairing Beam not Located at collar Set 1 1
Compression beams 3t Fabricated Set 1 1
Deflection Steelwork at Potash Level 2t Set 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Headframe Rope Jacking Steelwork (Permanent) 10t Set 1 1 1
Weighted Crosshead For guiding down Tail Rope Each 1 1 1 1
Spreader Beam for Head Ropes 1t Multi Head Rope Changing Each 1 1
Bracket for Muli Purpose Reefing Block Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
Brackets for Chairing Chains Headframe Set of 4 Set of 4 2 2 2 2
Brackets for Chairing Chains at Potash Level Set of 4 Set 1 1 1 1
Steelwork mods to Potash level 4t For Deflect Sheave & Snatch Block Suspension Set 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Modifications to Collar for Deflection steel and Clamping Bea 4t Set 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Lifting Equipment / Suspension Chains / Slings
Removing of Skip (Multi Head Ropes), South Skip
Skip Chairing chains Chairing Multi Head Ropes), Skip chairing at Collar (Rope Sets of 4 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2
Removal & Single Rope Headrope), Includes Spare Set
Chain blocks 3 ton Removing Tail Rope at Potash Level Each 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Chain blocks 1 ton Each 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Slings for moving guide ropes to new anchor point No1 50ft / 20t Each 2 2 2 2
Slings for moving guide ropes to new anchor point No2 200ft / 20t Each 2 2 2 2
Slings for chairing of Cheese Weights 100ft / 50t Each 2 2 2 2
Brackets for above Set 1 1 1 1 1 1
Nylon/fibre ropes 600 ft Each 1 1 1 1
1/2" Messenger Rope 300 ft Steel wire rope For Guide Rope Guidance in Shaft Bottom ft 1 1 1 1 1 1




Guide Rope Changing
Guide Rope Changing

Rope ????)
Rope ????)
Option
Option
Rope)
Rope)
Rope)
Rope)
Rope
Rope
Messenger rope reel & stand Each 1 1 1 1
Hand tools Set 1 1 1 1
Air hoses and manifolds Set 2 2 2 2
Set of spanners Set 1 1 1 1 1 1
Civil Modifications to Sub Collar Lot 1 1 1 1
Collar House Permanent In Estimate
Buildings/Cover for Roping up - South Side Lot 1 1
70 ft Rope pendant (56mm dia) ft 70 1 1 1 70 1 1
Rope Clamping / Lifting Jacking
CLD 1500 kN Siemag or OLKO Set 1 1
Headframe Rope Jacking Equipment (Jacks etc) 200t each Lot 2 2
Lifting / Rigging Equipment

Rigging/Lifting Utilities Lot 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bolts and Consumables Lot 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Electrical Equipment
1200A Main Incoming Breaker Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
4160kV 1200A Type NEMA 1 Main Incoming Section Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
1200A MCC Free Standing Section Each 2 2 2 3 3 3
4160V 3 PH 110kW Starter Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
4160V 3 PH 220kW Starter Each 2 2 2 1 1 1
4160V 3 PH 350kW Starter Each 1 1 1
4160V 3 PH 400kW Starter Each 1 1 1
100A MCC Breaker Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
600 AMP 13.8kV Fusible Disc. Switch Each 1 1 1
600 AMP 13.8kV Fusible Disc. Switch Each 1 1 1
1500 KVA Oil Filled Trans 3 PH 13800/4160V Each 1 1 1
2000 KVA Oil Filled Trans 3 PH 13800/4160V Each 1 1 1
NGR (Neutral Ground Resistor) Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
25 KVA Oil Filled Tans 3 PH 4160/240/120V Each 1 1 1
30 KVA Oil Filled Trans 3 PH 4160/240/120V Each 1 1 1
Lighting Panel Board Each 1 1 1 1 1 1
General
Re-locate Warm Water Tank Lot 1 1
All Foundations - Single Rope Option Lot 1 1 1
All Foundations - Multi Rope Option Lot 1 1 1
Double Wheeled Dolly's
Item
Tail Rope Protection Roller on Skip (Temp)

Tail Rope Loop Limiting Sensors (Laser or Wire)
Rating
25 ton cap
Specification
Purpose/Use
Each
Each
Each
Unit

1
4
2
Option

4
2

Rope

4
Rope

2
Rope)
Single Roping Option

1
4
Rope)
Guide Rope Changing

1
4
2
Option

4
2

Rope ????)

4
Rope ????)

2
Rope)
Multi Roping Option

1
4
Rope)
Guide Rope Changing

APPENDIX C
PCS ALLAN ROPE HANDLING SCOPING STUDY ESTIMATE
PCS Allan Underground Expansion Project
Estimate for all Roping Activities
Single Rope Option Multi Rope Option
Used for
Description Rating Specification Purpose/Use Quantity Unit Unit Cost Estimated Cost Quantity Unit Unit Cost Estimated Cost
Winches/Reelers
Roping Winch 100,000 lbs Electric 350kW Rope Removal, Re-installation Single Headrope Changes and Guide Rope Changing 2 Each $625,000 $1,250,000 1 Each $625,000 $625,000
Friction Winch 1000 kN Electric 400 kW At Collar 1 Each $5,250,000 $5,250,000
Rope Winch at Collar for Flat Tail Ropes 230 kN Electric/hydraulic 220 kW For Lowering of Flat Tail Rope 1 Each $725,000 $725,000 1 Each $725,000 $725,000
Rope Reeler at Potash Level for Flat Tail Rope 6,000 lbs 220kW For Flat Tail Rope Changing 1 Each $140,000 $140,000 1 Each $140,000 $140,000
Rope Reeler (Surface) 6,000 lbs 25 kN air operated For MR Head Rope Changing & General Reeling 1 Each $140,000 $140,000 4 Each $140,000 $560,000
Rope Reeler Potash Level 6, 000 lbs Air / hydraulic / electric opeationFor intial Tail Rope removal and for Guide Rope change
1 Each $140,000 $140,000 1 Each $140,000 $140,000
Empty Rope Reels for Tail Ropes (New & Old) 6 Each $95,000 $570,000 6 Each $95,000 $570,000
Empty Rope Reels for Head Ropes (New & Old) 8 Each $0 $0 8 Each $0 $0
Ingersol Rand LS 5000-RGC-L- For Removing Skip, multi & single headrope change (pulling up into headframe),
Tugger Winch Collar 11,000 lbs
E pulling up guide ropes into headrame, 1 Set $62,526 $62,526 1 Set $62,526 $62,526
Tugger Winch + 250 m cable - Potash level 11,000 lbs Ingersol Rand LS 5000-RGC-L- For pulling Guide Rope & Flat Tail Ropes Shaft Bottom to Potash L 1 Set $62,526 $62,526 1 Set $62,526 $62,526
Subtotal $3,090,052 $8,135,052

New Guide Ropes Suspension Glands - Permanent) 52mm Reliance Should already be in Main Estimate $0 8 Each $0 $0 8 Each $0 $0
1 3/4" Wedge for above glands (temporary) For Holding old Ropes in 52mm Gland 8 Each $1,000 $8,000 8 Each $1,000 $8,000
Head Rope Suspension Glands Headframe Jacking 56mm Reliance Should already be in Main Estimate $0 4 Each $0 $0
Attachment New Tail Rope to Crosshead Use Permanent Attachment $0 1 Each $0 $0 1 Each $0 $0
Multi Rope Clamping at Potash Level, Single Rope Clamping at Potash Level, Single
Flat Rope Suspension Glands
Tailrope Clamping at Collar 2 Each $8,900 $17,800 3 Each $8,900 $26,700
Auxiliary Flat Rope Clamps For Attaching Tugger Rope 1 Each $0 $0 1 Each $0 $0
New Guide rope Capples to Cheese Weights (52mm) 52mm Reliance Should already be in Main Estimate $0 8 Each $0 $0 8 Each $0 $0
New Cheese Weights (outer) 48000 lbs Should already be in Main Estimate $0 4 Each $0 $0 4 Each $0 $0
New Cheese Weights (inner) 110 000 lbs Should already be in Main Estimate $0 2 Each $0 $0 2 Each $0 $0
Set of Guide Rope Attachment Links Should already be in Main Estimate $0 8 Each $0 $0 8 Each $0 $0
Misc Rope clamps 1 Each $0 $0 1 Each $0 $0
Crosby Clamps 1 3/4" 12 Each $125 $1,500 12 Each $125 $1,500
Crosby Clamps 56mm 12 Each $175 $2,100 12 Each $175 $2,100
4 rope Twist clamp 5 tonne 1 Each $16,500 $16,500
Flat Rope-Flat Rope Attachment Link For Lowering Flat Tail Ropes 1 Each $1,000 $1,000 1 Each $1,000 $1,000
Subtotal $30,400 $55,800
Sheaves/Pulleys/Blocks
Vertical Deflection sheave Assembly - Collar - Single Rope For Deflection into Shaft Guide Rope Lowering 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 1 Each $75,000 $75,000
Vertical Flat Rope Defl Sheave Assy - Collar -Single For Deflection into Shaft For Flat Tail Rope Lowering 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 1 Each $75,000 $75,000
Vertical Deflection sheave Assembly - Collar - Single Rope For deflecting into Headframe For Head Rope removal & Single Headrope change 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 1 Each $75,000 $75,000
Deflection Sheave at Potash Level For Removing of Tail Ropes & Changing Guide Ropes 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 1 Each $75,000 $75,000
Flat Tail Rope Deflection Sheave - Potash Level For Installation and Changing of Flat Tail Ropes 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 1 Each $75,000 $75,000
Deflection sheave Assembly Multi Rope - collar 1 Set of 4 4 Each $75,000 $300,000
Horizontal Deflection Sheave Assembly 1500 mm Dia Fabricated For Multi Rope Changing (Friction Winch) and single rope (Single Winch) at Collar 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 4 Each $75,000 $300,000
Aux Sheaves (1.5m dia) 1.5m dia For lifting rope off existing hoist drum (head rope removal) 2 Each $75,000 $150,000 2 Each $75,000 $150,000
Muli Purpose Reefing Block (2 x 3x) 12" For Skip Removal 2 Each $22,250 $44,500 2 Each $22,250 $44,500
Snatch blocks - Collar 12 inch For Skip Change Out & pulling up Head Ropes into Headframe (multi & single) 1 Each $4,250 $4,250 1 Each $4,250 $4,250
Snatch blocks (Circular rope)- Potash Level 12 inch For Guide Rope Change at Potash Level 1 Each $4,250 $4,250 1 Each $4,250 $4,250
Snatch blocks (Flat rope)- Potash Level For pulling up Flat Tail Rope to Potash Level 1 Each $4,250 $4,250 1 Each $4,250 $4,250
Subtotal $657,250 $1,182,250
Steel Work
CLD Support Steel 10t 10 Tonnes $6,500 $65,000
Temp Guide Rope Chairing Beams (1819'-8" Lev 4t 2 x 420mm Beams 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000
Tail Rope Clamping Beams - Collar 5t 5 Tonnes $6,500 $32,500 5 Tonnes $6,500 $32,500
Tail Rope Clamping Beams - Potash Level (Rope Installation) 3t 2 x 250mm Beams For Intitial Rope up and for Multi Rope Changing 3 Tonnes $6,500 $19,500 3 Tonnes $6,500 $19,500
Deflection steel work - Single Rope - Collar/Sub collar 2t Additional if Chairing Beam not Located at collar 2 Tonnes $6,500 $13,000 2 Tonnes $6,500 $13,000
Deflection steel work - Multi Rope - Collar/Sub Collar 4t Additional if Chairing Beam not Located at collar 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000
Compression beams 3t Fabricated 3 Tonnes $6,500 $19,500
Deflection Steelwork at Potash Level 2t 2 Tonnes $6,500 $13,000 2 Tonnes $6,500 $13,000
Headframe Rope Jacking Steelwork (Permanent) 10t 10 Tonnes $6,500 $65,000
Weighted Crosshead For guiding down Tail Rope 1 Set $75,000 $75,000 1 Set $75,000 $75,000
Spreader Beam for Head Ropes 1t Multi Head Rope Changing 1 Tonnes $6,500 $6,500
Bracket for Muli Purpose Reefing Block Set of 4 1 Set $37,500 $37,500 1 Set $37,500 $37,500
Brackets for Chairing Chains Headframe Set of 4 2 Set $37,500 $75,000 2 Set $37,500 $75,000
Brackets for Chairing Chains at Potash Level Set of 4 1 Set $37,500 $37,500 1 Set $37,500 $37,500
Steelwork mods to Potash level 4t For Deflect Sheave & Snatch Block Suspension 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000
Modifications to Collar for Deflection steel and Clamping Beams 4t 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000
Subtotal $446,000 $498,000
Estimate for all Roping Activities
Lifting Equipment/Suspension Chains/Slings
Removing of Skip (Multi Head Ropes), South Skip Chairing Multi Head Ropes), Skip
Skip Chairing chains Set of 4
chairing at Collar (Rope Removal & Single Rope Headrope), Includes Spare Set
3 Set $2,500 $7,500 3 Set $2,500 $7,500
Chain blocks 3 ton Removing Tail Rope at Potash Level 2 Each $2,500 $5,000 2 Each $2,500 $5,000
Chain blocks 1 ton 2 Each $1,500 $3,000 2 Each $1,500 $3,000
Slings for moving guide ropes to new anchor point No1 50ft / 20t 2 Each $3,000 $6,000 2 Each $3,000 $6,000
Slings for moving guide ropes to new anchor point No2 200ft / 20t 2 Each $3,000 $6,000 2 Each $3,000 $6,000
Slings for chairing of Cheese Weights 100ft / 50t 2 Each $6,000 $12,000 2 Each $6,000 $12,000
Brackets for above 1 Set $37,500 $37,500 1 Set $37,500 $37,500
Nylon/fibre ropes 600 ft 600 Feet $2 $1,200 600 Feet $2 $1,200
1/2" Messenger Rope 300 ft Steel wire rope For Guide Rope Guidance in Shaft Bottom 600 Feet $0.75 $450 600 Feet $0.75 $450
Messenger rope reel & stand 1 Each $1,500 $1,500 1 Each $1,500 $1,500
Hand tools 1 Each $5,000 $5,000 1 Each $5,000 $5,000
Air hoses and manifolds 2 Set $3,000 $6,000 2 Set $3,000 $6,000
Set of spanners 1 Set $1,500 $1,500 1 Set $1,500 $1,500
Civil Modifications to Sub Collar 1 Lot $100,000 $100,000 1 Lot $100,000 $100,000
Buildings/Cover for Roping up - South Side 1 Lot $100,000 $100,000 1 Lot $100,000 $100,000
70 ft Rope pendant (56mm dia) 70 Feet $100 $7,000
Subtotal $299,650 $292,650
Rope Clamping/Lifting Jacking

CLD 1500 kN Siemag or OLKO 1 Each $1,650,000 $1,650,000
Headframe Rope Jacking Equipment (Jacks etc) 200t each 2 Each $50,000 $100,000
Subtotal $100,000 $1,650,000
Lifting/Rigging Equipment
Rigging/Lifting Utilities 1 Lot $25,000 $25,000 1 Lot $25,000 $25,000
Bolts and Consumables 1 Lot $10,000 $10,000 1 Lot $10,000 $10,000
Subtotal $35,000 $35,000
Electrical Capital Purchase 1 Lump Sum $253,536 $253,536 1 Lump Sum $353,235 $353,235
General
Re-locate Warm Water Tank 1 Lot $25,000 $25,000 1 Lot $25,000 $25,000
All Foundations - Single Rope Option 1 Lot $75,000 $75,000
All Foundations - Multi Rope Option 1 Lot $150,000 $150,000
Double Wheeled Dolly's 25 ton cap 2 Each $3,500 $7,000 2 Each $3,500 $7,000
Tail Rope Loop Limiting Sensors (Laser or Wire) 4 Each $2,500 $10,000 4 Each $2,500 $10,000
Tail Rope Protection Roller on Skip (Temp) 2 Each $1,000 $2,000 2 Each $1,000 $2,000
Subtotal $119,000 $194,000
Subtotal PCS Allan Rope Handling Scoping Study $5,030,888 $12,395,987
PST 5% $251,544 $619,799

Contingency 25% $1,320,608 $3,253,947
Total PCS Allan Rope Handling Scoping Study $6,603,041 $16,269,733
Estimate for Future Rope Changing Only
Single Rope Option Multi Rope Option
Used for
Description Rating Specification Purpose/Use Quantity Unit Unit Cost Estimated Cost Quantity Unit Unit Cost Estimated Cost
Winches/Reelers
Roping Winch 100,000 lbs Electric 350kW At Collar for Single Head Rope Changing 2 Each $625,000 $1,250,000
Friction Winch 1000 kN Electric 400 kW At Collar 1 Each $5,250,000 $5,250,000
Rope Winch at Collar for Flat Tail Ropes 230 kN Electric/hydraulic 220 kW For Lowering of Flat Tail Rope 1 Each $725,000 $725,000 1 Each $725,000 $725,000
Rope Reeler at Potash Level for Flat Tail Rope 6,000 lbs 220kW For Flat Tail Rope Changing 1 Each $140,000 $140,000 1 Each $140,000 $140,000
Rope Reeler (Surface) 6,000 lbs 25 kN air operated For MR Head Rope Changing & General Reeling 1 Each $140,000 $140,000 4 Each $140,000 $560,000
Empty Rope Reels for Tail Ropes (New & Old) 6 Each $95,000 $570,000 6 Each $95,000 $570,000
Empty Rope Reels for Head Ropes (New & Old) 8 Each $0 $0 8 Each $0 $0
Ingersol Rand LS 5000-RGC-L- For Removing Skip, multi & single headrope change (pulling up into headframe),
Tugger Winch Collar 11,000 lbs
E pulling up guide ropes into headrame, 1 Set $62,526 $62,526 1 Set $62,526 $62,526
Tugger Winch + 250 m cable - Potash level 11,000 lbs Ingersol Rand LS 5000-RGC-L- For pulling Guide Rope & Flat Tail Ropes Shaft Bottom to Potash L 1 Set $62,526 $62,526 1 Set $62,526 $62,526
Subtotal $2,950,052 $7,370,052

Head Rope Suspension Glands Headframe Jacking 56mm Reliance Should already be in Main Estimate $0 4 Each $0 $0
Multi Rope Clamping at Potash Level, Single Rope Clamping at Potash Level, Single
Flat Rope Suspension Glands
Tailrope Clamping at Collar 1 Each $8,900 $8,900 3 Each $8,900 $26,700
Auxiliary Flat Rope Clamps For Attaching Tugger Rope 1 Each $0 $0 1 Each $0 $0
Misc Rope clamps 1 Each $0 $0 1 Each $0 $0
Crosby Clamps 56mm 12 Each $175 $2,100 12 Each $175 $2,100
4 rope Twist clamp 5 tonne 1 Each $16,500 $16,500
Flat Rope-Flat Rope Attachment Link For Lowering Flat Tail Ropes 1 Each $1,000 $1,000 1 Each $1,000 $1,000
Subtotal $12,000 $46,300
Sheaves/Pulleys/Blocks
Vertical Flat Rope Defl Sheave Assy - Collar -Single For Deflection into Shaft For Flat Tail Rope Lowering 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 1 Each $75,000 $75,000
Vertical Deflection sheave Assembly - Collar - Single Rope For deflecting into Headframe For Head Rope removal & Single Headrope change 1 Each $75,000 $75,000
Flat Tail Rope Deflection Sheave - Potash Level For Installation and Changing of Flat Tail Ropes 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 1 Each $75,000 $75,000
Deflection sheave Assembly Multi Rope - collar 1 Set of 4 4 Each $75,000 $300,000
Horizontal Deflection Sheave Assembly 1500 mm Dia Fabricated For Multi Rope Changing (Friction Winch) and single rope (Single Winch) at Collar 1 Each $75,000 $75,000 4 Each $75,000 $300,000
Aux Sheaves (1.5m dia) 1.5m dia For lifting rope off existing hoist drum (head rope removal) 2 Each $75,000 $150,000
Muli Purpose Reefing Block (2 x 3x) 12" For Skip Removal 2 Each $22,250 $44,500 2 Each $22,250 $44,500
Snatch blocks - Collar 12 inch For Skip Change Out & pulling up Head Ropes into Headframe (multi & single) 1 Each $4,250 $4,250 1 Each $4,250 $4,250
Snatch blocks (Flat rope)- Potash Level For pulling up Flat Tail Rope to Potash Level 1 Each $4,250 $4,250 1 Each $4,250 $4,250
Subtotal $503,000 $803,000
Steel Work
CLD Support Steel 10t 10 Tonnes $6,500 $65,000
Tail Rope Clamping Beams - Collar 5t 5 Tonnes $6,500 $32,500 5 Tonnes $6,500 $32,500
Tail Rope Clamping Beams - Potash Level (Rope Installation) 3t 2 x 250mm Beams For Intitial Rope up and for Multi Rope Changing 3 Tonnes $6,500 $19,500
Deflection steel work - Single Rope - Collar/Sub collar 2t Additional if Chairing Beam not Located at collar 2 Tonnes $6,500 $13,000
Deflection steel work - Multi Rope - Collar/Sub Collar 4t Additional if Chairing Beam not Located at collar 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000
Compression beams 3t Fabricated 3 Tonnes $6,500 $19,500
Deflection Steelwork at Potash Level 2t 2 Tonnes $6,500 $13,000 2 Tonnes $6,500 $13,000
Headframe Rope Jacking Steelwork (Permanent) 10t 10 Tonnes $6,500 $65,000
Weighted Crosshead For guiding down Tail Rope
Spreader Beam for Head Ropes 1t Multi Head Rope Changing 1 Tonnes $6,500 $6,500
Bracket for Muli Purpose Reefing Block Set of 4 1 Set $37,500 $37,500 1 Set $37,500 $37,500
Brackets for Chairing Chains Headframe Set of 4 2 Set $37,500 $75,000 2 Set $37,500 $75,000
Steelwork mods to Potash level 4t For Deflect Sheave & Snatch Block Suspension 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000
Modifications to Collar for Deflection steel and Clamping Beams 4t 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000 4 Tonnes $6,500 $26,000
Subtotal $288,000 $346,500
Lifting Equipment/Suspension Chains/Slings
Removing of Skip (Multi Head Ropes), South Skip Chairing Multi Head Ropes), Skip
Skip Chairing chains Set of 4
chairing at Collar (Rope Removal & Single Rope Headrope), Includes Spare Set
3 Set $2,500 $7,500 3 Set $2,500 $7,500
Chain blocks 3 ton Removing Tail Rope at Potash Level 2 Each $2,500 $5,000 2 Each $2,500 $5,000
Chain blocks 1 ton 2 Each $1,500 $3,000 2 Each $1,500 $3,000
Nylon/fibre ropes 600 ft 600 Feet $2 $1,200 600 Feet $2 $1,200
1/2" Messenger Rope 300 ft Steel wire rope For Guide Rope Guidance in Shaft Bottom 600 Feet $0.75 $450 600 Feet $0.75 $450
Messenger rope reel & stand 1 Each $1,500 $1,500 1 Each $1,500 $1,500
Hand tools 1 Each $5,000 $5,000 1 Each $5,000 $5,000
Air hoses and manifolds 2 Set $3,000 $6,000 2 Set $3,000 $6,000
Set of spanners 1 Set $1,500 $1,500 1 Set $1,500 $1,500
Civil Modifications to Sub Collar 1 Lot $100,000 $100,000 1 Lot $100,000 $100,000
70 ft Rope pendant (56mm dia) 70 Feet $100 $7,000
Subtotal $138,150 $131,150
Estimate for Future Rope Changing Only
Rope Clamping/Lifting Jacking
CLD 1500 kN Siemag or OLKO 1 Each $1,650,000 $1,650,000
Headframe Rope Jacking Equipment (Jacks etc) 200t each 2 Each $50,000 $100,000
Subtotal $100,000 $1,650,000
Lifting/Rigging Equipment
Rigging/Lifting Utilities 1 Lot $25,000 $25,000 1 Lot $25,000 $25,000
Bolts and Consumables 1 Lot $10,000 $10,000 1 Lot $10,000 $10,000
Subtotal $35,000 $35,000
Electrical Capital Purchase 1 Lump Sum $253,536 $253,536 1 Lump Sum $353,235 $353,235
General
Re-locate Warm Water Tank Lot $25,000 $0 Lot $25,000 $0
All Foundations - Single Rope Option 1 Lot $75,000 $75,000
All Foundations - Multi Rope Option 1 Lot $150,000 $150,000
Double Wheeled Dolly's 25 ton cap 2 Each $3,500 $7,000 2 Each $3,500 $7,000
Tail Rope Loop Limiting Sensors (Laser or Wire) 4 Each $2,500 $10,000 4 Each $2,500 $10,000
Tail Rope Protection Roller on Skip (Temp) 2 Each $1,000 $2,000 2 Each $1,000 $2,000
Subtotal $94,000 $169,000
Subtotal PCS Allan Rope Handling Scoping Study $4,373,738 $10,904,237
PST 5% $218,687 $545,212

Contingency 25% $1,148,106 $2,862,362
Total PCS Allan Rope Handling Scoping Study $5,740,531 $14,311,811
APPENDIX D
SINGLE WINCH OPTION
Figure 1
Typical Shaft Sinking Winch for “Single Winch” Application
Figure 2
Typical Shaft Sinking Winch for “Single Winch” Applications
Figure 3
Drawing For Typical Single Winch
APPENDIX E
FRICTION WINCH OPTION
Figure 1
Friction Winch and Ancillary Equipment in Operation
Figure 2
Friction Winch for Four (4) Ropes
Figure 3
Friction Winch 2000 kN
Figure 4
Typical Clamping and Lifting Device
APPENDIX F
ROPE AND CONVEYANCE CHANGING METHODS

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Project No.

169409505 January 25, 2010

Attention: Doug Beattie, P. Eng.

Revision Designation Reviewer Date Signature

B1 Peer Reviewer John Gilbert N/A

B4 Client Review Doug Beattie

January 25, 2010

Doug Beattie, Chief Mine Engineer

Regarding: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Allan Mine

1.0 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 1–1

2.0 CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................... 2–1

3.0 ASSUMPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 3–1

4.0 EXCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................. 4–1

5.0 FILTERING CRITERIA..................................................................................................... 5–1

6.0 COST ESTIMATES.......................................................................................................... 6–1

7.0 SCHEDULES ................................................................................................................... 7–1

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan

Beginning from 20 May 2009, and continuing intermittently to present, representatives of

1.2 Option Identification

1.3 Trade-off Study Content

1.4 Disposition of this Study

1.5 Single Winch Option

• 210ASK 50, 51 and 52 – Existing Head and Tail Rope Removal;

• 210ASK 60 and 61 – Installation of New Head and Tail Ropes;

• 210ASK 70 and 71 – Flat Tail Rope Changing;

• 210ASK 85 and 86 – Single Head Rope Changing; and

• 210ASK 90, 91 and 92 – Guide Rope Removal and Installation.

1.6 Friction Winch Option

8. Ancillary equipment, such as deflection sheaves, clamping beams, secondary

• Removal and Re-Installation of Guide Ropes;

• Future Head Rope Changing; and

• Future Tail Rope Changing.

Friction Winch Option

• Future Head Rope Changing

8. Equipment Locations (Temporary and Permanent)

The following considerations are excluded from this study:

5.0 FILTERING CRITERIA

5.1 Fixed Issues

5.2 Must Haves

5.3 Nice to Haves

1. Friction winch and CLD.

6.0 COST ESTIMATES

6.1 Estimate Basis

6.2 Estimate Accuracy

6.3 Capital Cost

The following Capital Cost Summary applies:

Capital Cost Summary - $ (000)

All Roping Activities Future Rope Changing

Description Single Friction Single Friction

Winches and Reelers 3,090 8,135 2,950 7,370

Attachments, Suspension Glands 30 56 12 46

Sheaves, Pulleys and Blocks 657 1,182 503 803

Steel Work 446 498 288 347

Lifting Equipment, Suspension 300 293 138 131

Rope Clamping, Lifting and 100 1,650 100 1,650

Lifting and Rigging Equipment 35 35 35 35

Electrical Capital Purchase 254 353 254 353

General 119 194 94 169

Sub Total 5,031 12,396 4,374 10,904

PST 5% 252 620 219 545

Contingencies 25% 1,320 3,254 1,148 2,863

TOTAL $6,603 $16,270 $5,741 $14,312

Existing Head and Tail Rope Removal - Single Rope