Reliable heating solutions for high-altitude mining in Armenia

Proven heating performance in extreme mining environments

Dantherm Group’s heavy-duty heating solutions have been successfully deployed in mining operations located in Armenia’s mountainous regions, where harsh weather and demanding operating conditions are the norm. These solutions are designed to perform reliably in environments characterised by:

• Extreme cold
• High altitude and reduced air density
• Temporary and permanent mining infrastructure
• Continuous, mission-critical operation requirements

Equally critical to long-term project success is access to service expertise and spare parts, ensuring that heating equipment remains fully operational for many years with minimal downtime.

Meeting extreme winter demands at 3,500 meters above sea level

For more than a decade, Donna Maria, a trusted Armenian supplier, has partnered with Dantherm Group to deliver professional heating and dehumidification solutions for buildings, industrial processes, and challenging outdoor environments.

Several years ago, Donna Maria supplied a local mine with several Master portable oil-fired heaters, including:

• Master BV 500
• Master BV 290
• Master B 150

These heaters play a vital role during autumn, winter, and spring, when low temperatures can significantly affect worker safety and operational efficiency.

During the most recent winter season, Armenia experienced exceptionally cold conditions, with temperatures reaching –20°C. This resulted in increased demand not only for additional heating capacity, but also for preventive maintenance and servicing of existing equipment.

The heaters are used to warm:

• Permanent mining facilities
• Temporary structures such as tents and shelters
• Provisional work zones and service areas

Maintaining stable heating in these environments is essential to protect personnel, prevent equipment failure, and ensure continuous mining operations under extreme weather conditions.

Climate challenges in Armenia’s mining sector

Mining plays a key role in Armenia’s economy, with the extraction of gold, copper, and other minerals supporting employment and industrial development across the country.

Armenia’s diverse topography creates highly variable climate conditions, ranging from hot summers to cold, snowy winters. In mountainous mining regions, weather conditions can change rapidly due to altitude and terrain, making reliable climate control and industrial heating systems a necessity rather than a convenience.

For mining operators, dependable heating solutions are essential to:

• Ensure worker health and safety
• Maintain productivity during winter months
• Protect sensitive equipment and materials
• Avoid costly downtime

Delivering performance when it matters most

Thanks to its long-standing partnership with Dantherm Group and the support of a dedicated sales and technical team, Donna Maria is able to respond quickly and professionally to evolving site requirements.

Current project activities include:

• Supplying additional industrial air heaters and spare parts to meet increased winter demand
• Providing full service and maintenance for all previously installed heating equipment
• Ensuring long-term reliability and uninterrupted operation at the mining site

Through its collaboration with Dantherm Group, Donna Maria benefits from a comprehensive support ecosystem, including:

• Commercial and technical consultancy to select the right solutions for extreme conditions
• Rapid product availability to minimise lead times
• Spare parts access to support long-term projects
• Service and maintenance expertise for efficient repairs
• Training on new products and technologies, keeping their teams up to date with the latest technology

Industrial heating solutions you can trust

The heating systems and services delivered by Donna Maria consistently meet the expectations of its mining clients. Each solution is carefully tailored to the unique environmental and operational challenges of high-altitude mining, ensuring safe, continuous operations even during the harshest winter conditions.

With reliable heaters, accessible spare parts, and expert technical support, Dantherm Group enables long equipment lifecycles and dependable performance — a critical requirement in demanding mining environments.

Looking to the future

Donna Maria is extremely satisfied with the ongoing support from Dantherm Group and looks forward to continued growth and long-term collaboration. Dantherm Group’s assistance has been instrumental in enabling Donna Maria to deliver professional, dependable, and innovative heating solutions across Armenia — including environments that differ significantly from typical European conditions.

“Thanks to Dantherm’s support, we can provide reliable heating and dehumidification solutions not only for mining operations but also for buildings and industrial processes here in Armenia. Their products and training allow us to meet diverse challenges and grow confidently in our local market.”
— Vahan Goroyan, CEO, Donna Maria

Through this partnership, Donna Maria continues to strengthen its position as a trusted provider of industrial heating solutions in Armenia, delivering high levels of performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

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