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PROJECT FOCUS: Lithium stampede
John Chadwick looks at some current lithium
projects attracting interest. This growing interest
in lithium supply is driven by shortages currently
being experienced in certain market segments,
related to an increase in demand for lithium in
rechargeable batteries; principally for electric
vehicles
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MINEXPO PREVIEW
In the first of two preview articles leading up to
the MINExpo 2016 show in Las Vegas from
September 26-28, John Chadwick looks at some
of the equipment and technology that will be
launched by exhibitors. Some 1,450 companies
have signed on to showcase their latest
products, services, technology and equipment
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GROUND SUPPORT
Robotic operations are now extending into rock
bolting and hang-up removal, while in bolts
themselves aside from a lot of industry
reorganisation, new concepts continue to be
developed to increase performance and safety,
reports Paul Moore
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EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING
The explosives industry is enduring market
conditions along with its mining customers but
continues to innovate and evolve,
reports Paul Moore
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GOLD EXTRACTION
John Chadwick reports on some innovative gold
mining and processing methods likely to see more
widespread use soon
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HOISTING TECHNOLOGY
Paul Moore looks at some new projects,
technology and service offerings in mine hoists
globally
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INNOVATION INTELLIGENCE
Stefano Cattaneo – Sales and Marketing
Manager Material Transportation Systems,
Leitner, talks to John Chadwick about the
successful commissioning of a 7.2 km Flyingbelt
system
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CEO PROFILE
The success and great example of Randgold and
how it has been driven by Chief Executive Mark
Bristow – a master of gold exploration,
sustainability and the FTSE 100
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COVER: Breaker Technology, Inc
AUGUST
Breaker Technology Inc.'s (BTI) new ScaleBOSS 3D scaler is being launched at the
MINExpo show in Las Vegas in September. The ScaleBOSS offers a five-axis boom,
providing enhanced flexibility and superior coverage in a light, compact design
that's easy to manoeuvre. Its heavy-duty withstands severe mine conditions. The
scaler function's dedicated, open-centre hydraulic circuit helps identify
maintenance needs. The model comes standard with BTI’s Advanced Breaking
and Tramming (ABT Control - patent pending) and hydraulic wheel drive (HWD),
providing more traction and power with reduced emissions. BTI is a member of
the Astec Industries, Inc. family of companies. www.rockbreaker.com
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