Minova CarboTech’s Russian arm, Minova CarboZakk, has opened a state-of-the-art powder plant in Leninsk Kuznesk to cater for both coal and metal mines. The move followed a good reception to cementitious powders in Russian coal mines and subsequent increased demand.

Minova has also announced plans to open a new factory in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, with the initial focus on the production of resin capsules for copper and coal mines. Resin capsules are primarily used as an anchoring medium for rockbolts and long tendon anchors to provide roof and rib support.

The mining industry in Kazakhstan has witnessed strong growth over the last few years and attracted worldwide attention with the flotation of Kazakhmys, one of the largest copper companies in the world.

Minova International supplies into Europe, North America, South America, Australia, South Africa, India and Russia with its resin capsules for roof bolting, grouts and specialised coatings for strata support, resin injection materials for strata support and consolidation and seal construction systems for ventilation control.