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FEBRUARY 2017
14 EXPLORATION Exploration levels are picking up and the suppliers are certainly ready for an upturn. John Chadwick looks at some of the new equipment and ideas
26 SOFTWARE Finally the mining software industry is delivering on its virtual capability billing; while other developments include subscription-based offerings in this cost conscious market, reports Paul Moore
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48 CONVEYING Paul Moore reviews some interesting new conveyor projects, from mines to mineral ports, as well as some new technologies that are available
60 ANALYSIS Paul Moore looks at the analysis market which is soldiering on despite challenging conditions, with things picking up in late 2016, while in technology new analysis equipment continues to push boundaries
68 ELECTRIFICATION Reducing diesel-powered equipment underground has a positive impact on environment, health and safety and also brings a big reduction in ventilation costs- John Chadwick reports
78 AUSTRALIAN INNOVATION Ahead of the next Austmine conference in Perth in May, Paul Moore spoke to some technology providers about the importance of innovation
COVER: Atlas Copco www. im-mining. com FEBRUARY 2017
This month’ s cover shows the new low fuel SmartROC CL, one of the most powerful and resourceful surface drill rigs Atlas Copco has ever built. It is equipped with the hard-wearing COP 5060 CR hydraulic rock drill. The SmartROC CL is expertly designed to give the customers what they are really drilling for – higher productivity and profitability. Equipped with advanced COPROD technology for optimal performance, this smart rig moves to the head of its class, uniquely combining a higher penetration rate and a lower fuel consumption for an extraordinary power to perform. It drills efficiently through any type of rock with 50 % in increased penetration rate and more than 45 % less fuel consumption compared to traditional DTH drilling. www. atlascopco. com
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