A copper mine in the Gobi Desert needed concentrate storage capable of operating in extreme conditions: -40°C winter temperatures, high winds, remote location with limited infrastructure. Requirements: 10,000t capacity, abrasion resistance, and modular construction for remote site assembly.

Manxing designed a 10,000t bolted steel silo with Hardox 500 wear lining and low-temperature steel (Q345E, -40°C impact rated). The modular bolted design minimized site welding in the remote location. The silo includes insulation and heat tracing for the discharge cone to prevent freezing. The discharge system uses a heavy-duty belt feeder rated for the dense, abrasive concentrate.

The silo has operated reliably through 3 Mongolian winters. The modular design reduced site construction time by 40% compared to welded alternatives. The mine has ordered a second silo for expansion.