Stillwater Mine, Blitz Tunnel

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Location

Nye, Montana, USA

Scope of Supply

5.5 m (18.0 ft) Main Beam TBM

Tunnel Length

At least 7.0 km (4.4 mi)

Ground Condition

Gabbro

 

Montana Main Beam to Dig Mine Tunnel

  • The TBM is set to excavate a development tunnel at the Stillwater Mine, North America's largest provider of platinum and palladium
  • The unique TBM is equipped with both roof/probe drills and core drills to determine the ground conditions
  • Rock support, depending on the ground conditions, may range from ring beams, shotcrete, and rock bolts to McNally crown support consisting of continuous steel slats