PROJECT N C-560

MINERA CHINALCO PERU S.A.

TOROMOCHO PROJECT

Equipment Specification 294-TS-M-260A

Electrowinning Cells

Aker Metals, Inc. Owner Approval: T. Olsen

333 E. Wetmore Rd., Suite. 600
Tucson, Arizona 85705 Date: 05/12/2011

REV DATE BY CHK APPROVAL DESCRIPTION

A 03/31/11 BM DC ISSUED FOR REVIEW

B 04/08/11 DC FEM PT/JHL/RC ISSUED FOR APPROVAL

C 05/12/11 DC FEM RC ISSUED FOR BID

ISSUED FOR PURCHASE AS PART OF M-260

0 08/03/11 DC FEM RC EW PACKAGE

DISTRIBUTION A B C 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Client 4/13

Procurement 5/13 8/09

Field
Internal 3/31

Note: Signed originals on file

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INDEX
PAGE

1 SCOPE...............................................................................................................................3

2 WORK EXCLUDED ...........................................................................................................4

3 CODES AND STANDARDS ..............................................................................................5

4 OPERATING AND DESIGN CONDITIONS.......................................................................5

5 DESIGN AND FABRICATION ...........................................................................................6

6 ASSEMBLY AND TESTING ..............................................................................................8

7 TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE REQUIREMENTS....................................9

8 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS .................................................................................................9

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Equipment Specification 294-TS-M-260A
Electrowinning Cells
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1 SCOPE

This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the fabrication, inspection
and testing necessary to furnish Electrowinning cells, including all necessary
accessories, but specifically exclude word listed in Section 2. All are part of the
Toromocho Project, property of Minera Chinalco Peru S.A., located in central Peru in the
Morococha Mining District, Yauli Province, Junin Department.

Vendor shall furnish drawings, data and descriptive information in the detail and quantity
required by this specification, the Vendor Document Requirement Schedule (VDRS) and
Appendix M, Installation, Operation & Maintenance (IOM) Manuals.

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

The Vendor's scope of supply shall include, but is not limited to items in the
following list:

Item Qty. Equipment No. Description

1 7 294-EC-401 ELECTROWINNING CELLS, Monolithic
294-EC-402 electrolytic cell tanks, polymer concrete
type, including Left End, Intermediate and
294-EC-403 Right End Cells, complete with internal
294-EC-404 PVC pipe distributor suitable for
294-EC-405 distribution of up to 12.5 m3/h of
electrolyte flow, bus bar supports,
294-EC-406 overflow box inserts and cell drain plugs.
294-EC-407 Internal dimensions of each cell:
4.25 m long x 1.268 m wide x 1.5 m deep
(Note: Above length and width measured
at top of cell)
2 1 294-TK-480 EW CELL DUMP TANK, Same size as
294-EW-401, polymer concrete type.
A Lot Services of qualified personnel for
supervision of erection, commissioning,
testing and startup.
B Lot List of recommended special tools
required for installation, operation, and
maintenance.
C Lot List of recommended spare parts for
start-up and commissioning (including
pricing and availability). Vendor shall
complete the Recommended Spare
Parts List attached with Appendix M,
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manuals.
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Item Qty. Equipment No. Description

D Lot List of recommended spare parts for one
year of operation (including pricing and
availability). Vendor shall complete the
Recommended Spare Parts List
attached with Appendix M, Installation,
Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
E Lot Installation, operation, and maintenance
manuals, drawings and other data as
required on the Vendor Document
Requirement Schedule (VDRS) and as
defined in Appendix M.

1.2 Erection

Competent personnel may be required to aid the construction contractor in

erecting this equipment. This personnel would be in a supervisory capacity and
would only be requested to direct work to be done and offer advice on erection
procedures for this equipment, and certify that equipment is installed in
accordance with the manufacturers recommended procedures and is in an
operable condition. All required tools, equipment and erection personnel will be
supplied by others.

1.3 Alternate Quotations

Alternate quotations will be considered in the event the Bidder is not in

agreement with any portion of this specification. However, Bidder must submit a
basic quotation completely in accordance with all terms and conditions set forth
herein. Alternates will be considered only as separate items and must be
submitted in the same form called for herein.

2 WORK EXCLUDED

Material unloading and storage

Foundation and anchor bolts
Erection labor and materials
Electrical wiring and conduits
Piping external to the equipment
Service platforms, walkways, stairs, ladders, etc.

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3 CODES AND STANDARDS

Design shall comply with all standards and codes stated in this and attached
specifications (see Appendix A), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration)
standards, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, and all
local laws, ordinances, and regulations.

In the event of difference between codes and/or standards, the most stringent code or
standard shall apply. Whenever reference is made in an Equipment Specification to a
specific code or standard, it shall be understood that the latest edition of such reference,
as of the date of proposal, shall govern.

4 OPERATING AND DESIGN CONDITIONS

Site data and general engineering requirements are as specified in Appendix A. Vendor
shall pay particular attention to the elevation of the site, which is 4,540 to 5,000 meters
above mean sea level. All equipment shall be designed to meet the specified capacities
at this elevation.

Operating and design conditions and requirements are specified in the attachment titled
Data Sheets A, Operating and Design Conditions.

The cells will be filled with copper sulfate/sulfuric acid electrolyte as described in the
data sheets and will be loaded with 36 stainless steel permanent cathode plates. These
are interleaved with 37 lead anodes with a spacing of 51 mm (TBC) between anode and
cathode. The electrodes are carried as a distributed load on copper intercell bus bars,
which are placed on top of the side walls of the cells. Occasionally a shorting frame
(jumper frame) busbar will be placed with one edge along the cathode/anode bars.

Current passes through the suspension bar at one end which rests on the triangular
contact point of an intercell busbar. The other end of the suspension bar rests on an
insulator spacer capblock on the intercell wall.

The electrolyte shall be fed into the cell via a valved inlet pipe passing over the end cell
wall opposite the overflow box and distributed by an internal PVC pipe for which Vendors
shall provide adequate support.

Acid mist generated in the cell by anodic oxygen evolution is reduced by floating layers
of plastic balls or beads with a low dosage of a foaming reagent. These floating layers
can accumulate organic phase as specified in the data sheets.

Cells shall be provided with outside blocks to support the FRP operating platform.

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Cells are in 365 day per year service, but are removed from service every [six] months
for cleaning of lead anode slimes

5 DESIGN AND FABRICATION

5.1 General

The equipment shall be manufacturer's standard size and heavy-duty design suitable for
the conditions specified.

The cells shall be capable of supporting anodes, cathodes, deposited copper, busbar
shorting frame, etc. and electrolyte during normal electrowinning operations.

In the event that the tankhouse crane should drop some of the load of either anodes or
cathodes, the cells shall resist cracking or complete failure of the cell bottom.

The electrodes may fall from a position with their bottom edges up to 1 m above the cell
top.

The overflow box and/or decant system shall be cast as an integral part of the cell. The
inlet side shall be designed to resist mechanical damage and maximize flow during
normal operations. The outlet downcomer from the overflow box must be incorporated
into the outer wall of the box so it provides a half round "Marquadson" type weir and
another weir that visually allows the operator to determine the electrolyte flow at the cell
discharge.

Vendor must include all necessary materials and tools to repair the cells for the first year
of operation.

5.2 Materials of Construction

Cells shall be pre-cast monolithic box-in vinylester concrete or equivalent,

containing fiberglass reinforcing bar if needed. The resin must be Derakane 411-
45 Ashland 922 or equal. The resin should be modified if necessary to prevent
distortion from exothermic temperatures.

All aggregate shall be sized so that the resin will entirely wet out the surface of
the aggregate.

All aggregate shall be dry materials that are inherently resistant to corrosion from
the electrolyte solutions and gasses generated. The aggregate mixture shall
contain either mica flakes or equivalent strands for additional reinforcement and
will be at least 10% by weight of resin.

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The vinylester concrete shall be reinforced as required using FRP rebar or other
equivalent nonconductive reinforcement and shall be free of any steel
reinforcement or any other electrically conductive materials.

The interior and exterior of the vinylester concrete cells shall have a pigmented
modified vinylester gel coat backed with a resin rich layer of unmodified
vinylester gel coat with a continuous reinforcement filler.

All inserts, if any, shall be 316L SS or as recommended by vendor and approved

by Owner.

5.3 Cells

The interior, including the inside bottom of the cell shall have smooth, mold
contacted surfaces for ease of cleaning cap discharge and discharge. The
exterior shall also have a mold contacted surface. Vendor shall indicate resin's
manufacturer standard colors available for Owner's approval. Manufacturing
tolerances are to be 2 mm or better for length, depth and width. All walls must
be within 1 mm of verticality on outside walls and wall curvature cannot exceed
0.5 mm per linear meter. Diagonal accuracy is to be better than 13 mm and
the top wall thickness must be within 1.5 mm of that specified. Inserts and
fittings must be within 1.5 mm of their location, as shown.

Vendors are to indicate their fabrication technique and what steps are taken to
ensure quality.

Vendors are to provide a statement on fire retardancy of their product and how
this is achieved.

Cells must be in a unitized construction with no joints or seams and continuously

cast into the mold.

The overflow box must be cast as an integral part of the cell and be of rigid and
substantial construction to resist mechanical damage.

The cell bottom shall have slopes as shown on attached drawings.

Manufacturer's recommendations, if different, shall be submitted with the
proposal for evaluation.

The cell shall not have any cold joints or glued sections.

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6 ASSEMBLY AND TESTING

6.1 Assembly

Shop assembly shall be as specified in Appendix A. Vendor shall take into

consideration the requirements of Appendix T, Transport Constraints to ensure
compliance.

6.2 Testing

Prior to preparation for shipping, the equipment shall be tested in accordance

with the manufacturer's conditions which will warrant the equipment's
performance upon proper assembly at the job site. The Vendor shall notify the
Buyer ten days in advance of the above scheduled tests. An authorized
representative of the Buyer shall have free entry to observe all tests while they
are in progress.

Visual inspection to determine the acceptance of the cells will be carried out.
Cracks of greater than 0.25 mm width will cause rejection, as will any cracks
present in the cell corners.

Each cell must be filled with water for 24 hours, and its outside walls must be dry
after this period.

The cells will be tested for porosity and conductivity. The Vendor shall indicate in
his bid his proposed methods of testing

6.3 Preparation for Shipment

Cells shall be protected to avoid damage during shipment.

All openings in the equipment shall be sealed to exclude foreign matter during
shipment. Flanges shall be provided with wooden covers bolted in place in order
to protect the flange face.

Cells shall be supplied with adequate provisions to facilitate unloading and

handling prior to erection and shall be properly braced and supported for
handling and shipment. Lifting points and instructions shall be permanently
marked on cell outside wall.

6.4 Tagging Requirements

Marking and tagging shall be as specified in Appendix A. All equipment shall

have a permanent stamped 316 stainless steel nameplate attached that contains
all pertinent identification and size information. Identification shown shall include
the Aker Solutions /Owner Purchase Order Number and Equipment Number (Tag
No.).

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A label on the cell must indicated vendor, fabrication number, year of fabrication,
resin used. This label must be fixed in a clearly visible location on the cell end
wall and be overcoated by clear resin.

7 TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE REQUIREMENTS

Vendor shall guarantee his equipment for the specified operating and design conditions.

Vendor shall state his guarantee for the porosity and conductivity of the cells.

Vendor shall guarantee the performance of the cell system, including full replacement of
detective units, for five years from the date of installation with respect to chemical or
mechanical damage.

8 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following documents are a part of this specification:

Data Sheet A, Operating and Design Conditions

Data Sheet B, Information Required from Vendor
294-VQ-M-260A, Vendor Quality Plan with attachments A and B
Vendor Document Requirement Schedule (VDRS)
Appendix A, Standard Technical and Site Data
Appendix M, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manuals
Appendix T, Transport Constraints

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DATA SHEET A
OPERATING AND DESIGN CONDITIONS

Equipment Name: Electrowinning Cells Equipment No.: 294-EC-401 thru 407

Notes to the Specification Originator
Specification Originator/Process Engineer is to specify all applicable data in the right hand
column as completely as possible.

Cell Banks
-No. of banks 1
-Bank arrangement Linear
-No. of cells per bank 7

Anodes -No. per cell 37

-Weight each, kg (for 7.5 mm thick blade) By Vendor
-Total weight per cell, kg TBD

Cathodes -No. per cell 36

-Weight each, kg (loaded with copper, including 145.4
blank)
-Total weight per cell, kg 3,613

Electrolyte
-Capacity, m3, approx per cell 6.9
-Total weight per cell, kg 8,100

Accessories
-Busbar accessories weight By Vendor

Solution
-Description Electrolyte
-Specific gravity 1.18
-Viscosity, mPas TBD
-Temperature, C, range 45 50
-Analysis
-Cu, g/l 45.0
-H 2 SO 4 , g/l -
-Fe, g/l, Total Iron, max 1.50

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DATA SHEET A
OPERATING AND DESIGN CONDITIONS

Equipment Name: Electrowinning Cells Equipment No.: 294-EC-401 thru 407

Notes to the Specification Originator
Specification Originator/Process Engineer is to specify all applicable data in the right hand
column as completely as possible.

-Co2+, ppm 120

-
-Cl , ppm, max. allowable 30
-Organic phase droplets, ppm (v/v) <5

Anti-mist Foaming Agent (If used)

-Description FC-1100
-Manufacturer / Model No. 3M
-Concentration, ppm By Vendor

Smoothing Agent (If used)

-Description Guardfloc
-Manufacturer / Model No. BASF COGNIS
-Concentration, ppm

Equipment Location
Duty Continuous, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Note: 1 t = 1 tonne = 1000 kg

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DATA SHEET B
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM VENDOR

Equipment Name: Electrowinning Cells Equipment No.: 294-EC-401 thru 407

Notes to the Bidder
Bidder is requested to confirm the data filled in the right hand column and fill in any blank lines as completely as possible.
Do not change description in left hand column or modify units of measure.

Number - required / operating / standby 7/7/0

Vendor Industrial Composites Technologies SA
Manufacturer Industrial Composites Technologies SA
Model No. Stoddart
Manufacturer Location Santiago, Chile

Cell
-Type Vinylester Polymer Concrete
-Inside dimensions -Length, mm (at top) 4,236 (inside of cell walls)
-Width, mm (at top) 1,268 (inside of cell walls)
-Width, mm (at bottom) 1,208 (inside of cell walls)
-Depth, mm (at sidewall) 1,426
-Thickness -Walls, mm 90
-Bottom, mm 90 / 76
-Bottom slope 24 mm
-Inserts, number / size / bolts & washers
-Baffle 4/3/8/4
-Overflow box 0
-Walkway support 2/1/2/0
-Feed pipe support 0
-Materials -Concrete resin
-Aggregate Gravel and sand rounded edges
-Reinforcement Not required
-Gel coat Clear vinylester gelcoat
-Overflow baffle FRP
-Overflow weir FRP
-Inserts Stainless steel
-Connections -Overflow, mm PVC / 90
-Drain, mm FRP / 75
-Decant, mm FRP / 75

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DATA SHEET B
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM VENDOR

Equipment Name: Electrowinning Cells Equipment No.: 294-EC-401 thru 407

Notes to the Bidder
Bidder is requested to confirm the data filled in the right hand column and fill in any blank lines as completely as possible.
Do not change description in left hand column or modify units of measure.

Tests and Guarantees

-Flexural strength Yes
-Permeability / Porosity in walls and bottom Yes
-Conductivity in walls Yes
-Hydro-test Yes
-Warranty Yes, 5 yrs

Shipping and Handling Data

-Total shipping weight, kg 35,000
-Heaviest item to be handled in erection: (identify End cell / 5,200
and give weight, kg)
-Heaviest item to be handled in maintenance: End cell / 5,200
(identify and give weight, kg)
-Total operating weight, kg 35,000
-Shipping volume, m x m x m 5.5 x 1.5 x 1.5

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 SUPPLIER QUALITY PROGRAM
VENDOR QUALITY PLAN (VQP)
2
QUALITY SURVEILLANCE LEVEL
Enter: 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4
DOCUMENT NO.: 294-VQ-M-260A EPR / PO NUMBER: 294-MR-M-260A
PROJECT: TOROMOCHO PROJECT EQUIP. DESCRIPTION: ELECTROWINNING CELLS

Quality Program to be used: X Aker Solutions X Vendor Other (ISO, ASQ, etc.):

ITEM *HOLD *WIT- CERT FINAL INSPECTOR INITIAL&

NO. ITEM POINT NESS INSP. VERIFY REQ'D DOCS ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA DATE ACCEPTANCE REMARKS

1. Material Test Reports X

2. Certificates of Compliance X
3. Test Pieces
4. Heat Treatment
5. Weld Procedures
6. Welder Qualifications
7. NDT Operator Qualifications
8. Radiography
9. Ultrasonics
10. Dye Penetrant/Mag. Particle
11. Prototype Tests
12. Trial Assemb. Match Marking X
13. Functional Test
14. Performance Test
15. Running Test
16. Proof Load Test
17. Pressure/Leak Test X X Per Vendors standards
Balancing (Pumps, Blower,
18.
Fan)
19. Continuity/Megger Test
20. M & TE Calibrations
21. Paint Thickness Test
22. Visual Inspection X
Per approved Vendors
23. Drawing Dimensions X
submittal dwgs
24. Packing X
25. Tagging/Marking X Per Spec. 294-TS-M-260A
26. Release for Shipment *
*Contact Aker Solutions prior to proceeding with items designated as Witness or Hold Points.

Aker Solutions Engineer to witness Test Number(s) __17 ____________________________

Supplier Quality Program Requirements are defined in Attachment A
Supplier Quality Surveillance Instructions are defined in Attachment B
Revision Date Prepared by Approved by Reviewed by Inspection Remarks
A 03/31/11 DC FEM
B 4/13/11 OJK FEM/JHL
C 5/12/11 DC FEM
0 08/03/11 DC FEM/RC

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