Paper deals with handling Diesel driven power unit and compressor, weighing total of about 4 tons, to supply mercury mine of Panaminas Inc at Chonta, Peru; transport from Lima to Huanucoviej, 11,500 ft above sea level, was by airplane in three flights of 100 min each; 85 natives made balance of haul, 30 km to Chenta, in 10 days, using primitive carts, sledges, etc.


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    Title :

    Transport difficulties in Peru


    Additional title:

    Eng Min J


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1942


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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