Phu Kam Copper / Gold Mine Project

The Phu Kham Copper-Gold Project in Laos is located approximately 100km North of the capital, Vientiane and contains a mineral resource of 1.2 million tonnes of copper and 1.5 million ounces of gold. The Project, which has an estimated development capital value of US$232 million, is the second phase of development of the Phu Kham deposit, and is targeting a 9 million tonne per annum flotation operation at Phu Kham, producing 50,000t of copper and 50,000oz of gold in concentrate annually. Commissioning of the project is anticipated to start in late 2007 ready for first concentrate production in mid-2008

Power Electric Switchboards was awarded the contract by Siemens (for Ausenco) for the design and manufacture of five 690V Motor Control Centres, UPS Panels, and Transportable Switchroom Buildings for the project.

In addition Power Electric Switchboards was awarded the contract for manufacture of the DCS Panels, including installation in the Switchrooms, for the project by Yokogawa Australia.