Scott Awarded Rio Tinto Mine Laboratory Contract

11 February 2020
Company Announcement
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SCOTT AWARDED MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RIO TINTO MINE LABORATORY CONTRACT

Automation and robotics solutions provider, Scott Technology Limited (NZX: SCT), is pleased to
announce the award of a significant contract by Rio Tinto to design and build the automated mine site
laboratory for the Koodaideri Iron Ore project, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The
contract includes the building construction and equipment supply for the robotic sample preparation
and analysis laboratory.

The project leverages recent advancements in automation and digitisation, helping to deliver a safer
and more productive mining operation. Once completed and in production in 2021, the Koodaideri
laboratory will be the safest, most productive, highest quality iron ore facility in the world.

The contract award highlights Scott’s evolution in the mining sector from a world leading supplier of
sample preparation equipment, to a complete end-to-end automation and analysis solution provider.

The company’s commitment to R&D is helping to drive efficiency and output of some of the world's
largest mines, and Scott is currently working with multiple global mining companies and commercial
laboratories on large scale automation projects, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. In recent years,
the company has implemented solutions in the Mining sector such
as robotic refuel, robotic idler change, sampling systems, and automated sample preparation
facilities.

Scott CEO, John Kippenberger, said: “Demand for industrial automation continues to intensify, driven
by a continuing focus on health and safety, and to improve productivity, quality and profitability. As a
global leader in automation and robotic solutions, Scott is well positioned to take advantage of this
growing demand and we are progressing a number of opportunities across a range of sectors. With
these latest developments in our technology platform, we see the mining sector continuing to play an
increasingly important role as a contributor to Scott's future growth.

“We are looking forward to partnering with Rio Tinto on this innovative project that once complete
will set the new benchmark for safety and operational excellence in Iron Ore sample preparation and
analysis.”

Rio Tinto is one of world’s largest mining companies and operates in 35 different countries. Scott has
a proud history of close collaboration with Rio Tinto in developing, delivering and maintaining
successful solutions across iron ore, diamonds and copper operations.

The project will be undertaken across multiple Scott manufacturing sites and is scheduled to be
installed by mid-2021.

ENDS

For more information, visit www.scottautomation.com or contact:

©Scott Technology Limited


John Kippenberger
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Technology
T: +64 21 964 045
E: j.kippenberger@scott.co.nz


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 Casey Jenkins, Director – Global Marketing, T: +64 27 807 1768 E: c.jenkins@scott.co.nz
 Jackie Ellis, Media Relations, T: +64 27 246 2505 E: jackie@ellisandco.co.nz

About Scott
At Scott we automate the future. The production line mach inery we design and build deliver productivity gains
and exceptional reliability to many of the world’s leading manufacturers. We also go a step beyond engineering
production solutions to actually revolutionising entire industries – u sing robotics to automate manual processes
and create genuine competitive advantage.

For over 100 years Scott has looked to tomorrow and rapidly responded to shifting needs. Today, we have
production bases in the United States, Belgium, Cze ch Republic, France, Germany, China, Australia and New
Zealand, customers in 88 countries, and a real commitme nt to developing new technology and bringing it to
market. Across e verything we do you will discover true quality, advanced engineering and a renowned design
aesthetic.

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