The Core Tray Redefined 1 About The Prospectors

The Core Tray Redefined 1

About The Prospectors Group • Two main companies • Prospectors Supplies Pty Ltd • Suppliers to the resource sector • Importers, manufacturers, distributors, solutions providers • Prospectors Logistics Pty Ltd • Customs Brokers • Freight Forwarders • Logistics experts We know about supply What you want, where you want, when you want - on budget. 2

About Prospectors Supplies • Established 1974 • Branches Sydney, Orange, Mt Isa and Perth with manufacturing in Brisbane • Exclusive Australian importers of famous brands including, Suunto, FW Briethaupt, Brunton, Freiberg, Pesola, Rite in The Rain, Saunders Clipboards, and more • Products manufactured include, calico, plastic and paper sample bags, pin markers, star picket caps, chip trays, flagging tape, and now – Core. Safe® core trays 3

About Core. Safe® • Core. Safe® Redefines the core tray • Result of several years of research, development & design completed in consultation with industry leaders • Incorporates many “Patent Pending” features. • Designed to keep core and workers safe • Eliminates problems encountered with current core trays on the market 4

Core Trays Old Style Metal & Plastic v New Design - Core. Safe

Old - Typical Metal Core Trays 6

Old - Typical Metal Core Trays Pros § Work well with roller conveyors § Easy to slide on core benches § Lids fit well § Fire resistant 7

Old - Typical Metal Core Trays Cons • Sharp edges can cause cuts to • • • 8 hands Tend to rust and fail over time More expensive than plastic Lead time can be several weeks Hard to pick up and handle Wastage from damage

Old - Typical Plastic Core Tray 9

Old - Typical Plastic Core Tray Pros § Stack well on pallets § Easier to pick up due to end handles § Less chance of plastic cutting § Cheaper than metal trays § Readily available from suppliers due to popularity 10

Old - Typical Plastic Core Tray Cons • Life outdoors can be less than metal - depending on material and conditions. • Do not slide as well as flat bottomed trays. • In event of a fire they will be destroyed. • Lids do not fit well on current plastic trays 11

New Tray • Designed and supplied by Prospectors Supplies Pty Ltd 12

• Flat bottom helps tray slide on work benches. • Flat bottom will roll on roller racking. • Reduce noise in the core shed. 13

• Specifically designed lids that clip onto the tray. 14

• Easy to use lid catches 15

• Lids can be padlocked or cable tied for extra security. 16

• Ergonomic handles on sides for easier and safer pick up and handling. 17

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• All sharp corners have been eliminated to help prevent cuts, and catching on clothing, etc. 19

• Tag holders on all four sides 20

• Finger access points to make it easier to remove core • No more core hidden under tray edges. 21

• Core support ribbing helps maintain orientation. • Keeps core 1 mm from floor of the tray assists with drainage and helps prevent shock damage. 22

• Ample room for notes on channel dividers. 23

• Optional Core Markers incorporate aluminium tag holder. 24

• Optional drain plugs retain fines and/or fluids 25

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Other Benefits of Core. Safe® • Will stack easily for storage and transportation • Trays of different sizes work together, e. g. NQ/NQ 2, HQ & PQ stack on top of each other. • Trays are designed to slide on the other for easy positioning and lock into place when correctly positioned. • Upper trays 2 mm from top of core in lower tray. • Four strapping guides for truckers ratchet strapping or pallet strapping – on lids and trays. • Stress tested for minimal flexing and maximum strength 27

Other Benefits of Core. Safe® - cont’d • Made out of the latest UV protected polypropylene. Designed to last many years in the weather – estimated 20+ years • Custom colours available subject to minimum order quantities • Designed and manufactured in Australia • Cost effective • Readily available ex stock from Prospectors’ sites across Australia and for export worldwide 28

• Safe for Core • Safe for People • More effective drill core analysis • Less injuries and other OH&S issues • Greater productivity 29

Contact Details • Web: Email: www. Core. Safe. Core. Trays. com coresafe@prospectors. com • Phone – Perth: • Phone – Sydney: • Phone – Mt Isa: • Phone – Orange: 30 (08) 9303 9051 (02) 9839 3500 (07) 4743 2122 (02) 6362 4114

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