MINING equipment has completed its move from the Kentucky facility to Glencore ’ s Newlands Mine in the Bowen Basin . With operations due to commence later this year , the ADDCAR System is helping lead the resurgence of Highwall mining in Australia . The new system in Glencore ’ s operations will provide :
• 90,000 tons per month consistently
• Productivity : 27 / 30 ktonnes per employee year
• Penetration : + 500 meters
• Seam heights : 0.9 meters – 8 meters
Future Endeavors The future is looking bright for the UGM Group . The company , which has an array of projects lined up , is gearing up to take its ADDCAR technology to the next level . “ What attracted us to the ADDCAR system is we knew what it was , and we saw it as a technology that if taken by someone who knew it , it could be enhanced ,” said Hartcher . “ Since 1993 the system has mined roughly 100 million tons of coal . I don ’ t think people realize the potential of this technology .” Hartcher adds , “ We ’ ll have five more systems operating in the next three years .” With the new system in place , UGM is working to bring the combination of ADDCAR and engineering to Australia ’ s coal industry .
Company Information
INDUSTRY
Mining Global
HEADQUARTERS
Warners Bay , NSW Australia
EMPLOYEES
300
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
UGM Australia is a diversified professional services company supporting mining and related industries including ports , rail and power generation .
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