Element Six's 3-D PCD inserts can drill up to 10 times longer than is possible with conventional tungsten carbide inserts, and have been shown to be suitable for drilling in a variety of rock types from sandstone to granite.

For more information on the Percussive Diamond Inserts, please contact Markus Scharting, Business Unit Manager, by telephone on +49 6947 8846 948, email [email protected]

Mitsubishi Materials Corporation ("MMC") has been working on the expansion of its plant in Valencia, Spain, which was completed as originally planned and started operations in May. Following the completion of the expansion, the production capacity of inserts at the Valencia plant in Spain will increase by two to five times compared to the previous capacity.

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Launched in April 2013, the 3-D PDI uses proprietary polycrystalline diamond (PCD) technology to combine geometrical and material aspects to optimise the impact and wear resistance properties of the PCD dome. This technology was developed by Element Six's world class team of engineers and materials scientists to deliver superior and reliable performance in aggressive formations under severe application conditions, as well as significantly increase penetration rates.

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The cemented carbide tool plant in Valencia, Spain, is MMC's sole manufacturing site in Europe, operated by Mitsubishi Materials España, S.A.U ("MME"), a consolidated subsidiary of MMC. MME supplies drills, end mills, and inserts to European automobile and aerospace manufacturers. Due to the large European market and an expected growth in demand from the aerospace industry and Eastern Europe, we have been increasing production capacity. We aim to optimize the supply chain and strengthen BCP response by shipping from manufacturing sites close to consumers.

Element Six supermaterial solutions are used in applications such as cutting, grinding, drilling, shearing and polishing, while the extreme properties of synthetic diamond beyond hardness are already opening up new applications in a wide array of industries such as optics, water treatment, semiconductors and sensors.

Markus Scharting, Business Development Manager Mining, says: "We are delighted to have won this award. The 3-D PDI has the long term potential to change the mining industry's expectations for drilling penetration rates in underground and open cast mining, as well as in geothermal and water well drilling.  This is a great example of how our customers and end users are able to realise tangible benefits from our on-going innovations."

Element Six is a synthetic diamond supermaterials company. Element Six is a member of the De Beers Group of Companies, its majority shareholder. Element Six designs, develops and produces synthetic diamond supermaterials, and operates worldwide with its head office registered in Luxembourg, and primary manufacturing facilities in U.S., China, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, South Africa and the U.K.

Element Six's new 3-D PDI technology results in: improved drill bit lifetime up to 10 times; reduced costly rig downtime for service and maintenance; improved contractor profitability also from fuel savings and competitiveness; as well as increased project productivity.

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Element Six, the global leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials, is delighted to have won the recently announced Mining Magazine's 2013 Exploration Award for its 3-D Percussive Diamond Inserts (PDI).

Additionally, we plan to install the latest facilities for the expanded insert plant to enhance the automation of presses, grinding machines, and inspections. We aim to increase our production capacity while utilizing the latest technology to improve our manufacturing sites.

Element Six is one of the world's foremost producers of synthetic diamond mining tools and components, having been supplying the mining and tunnelling markets for over 15 years with innovative solutions. In designing the 3-D PDI, Element Six brought to bear over 50 years' experience of applying the unique properties of synthetic diamond into multiple advanced engineering applications.