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CONTENTS
FEBRUARY 2018
10 ANALYSIS & SORTING
In mineral analysis, a new offering bridges the
gap between portable and lab solutions, while
in the portable market there are new
innovations. Sensor-based sorting is also
ramping up in the gold and diamond mining
arena, reports Paul Moore
18 BATTERY POWER UNDERGROUND
John Chadwick looks at new battery powered
trackless machines going into the production
environment and trials of others
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28 MINERAL EXPLORATION
Things are looking up in mineral exploration,
with 2017 budgets robust and further
increases expected this year. This all filters
down to those offering innovations in
exploration technologies and solutions,
reports Paul Moore
44 HIGH PROFILE - FAMUR
Paul Moore spoke to Mirosław Bendzera, CEO
of FAMUR SA, about the integration of Kopex
Group following its 2017 acquisition by FAMUR
parent TDJ
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49 CONVEYING
John Chadwick examines conveyor transfer
points and their design, new systems and
advances in conveyor components, including
belts
58 MINING SOFTWARE
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Paul Moore reports on some enhancements to
existing block caving software packages, as
well as a new offering in this area, as well as
more rental options, an imminent social
collaboration offering, and as usual the latest
planning and scheduling software updates
70 HIGH PROFILE - YUMARR
Paul Moore spoke to YUMARR Automation
Senior Engineers and Directors, Nicky
Guenther and Holger Salow, about the
innovative JumboGuard safety solution for
underground drilling as well as the company’s
evolution to date
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AROUND THE WORLD
COVER: RDH Mining Equipment
4 World Prospects
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On this month’s cover is pictured the Muckmaster 3TEB, RDH’s 1.5 yd 3 capacity LHD,
designed for narrow vein mining and ideal for operations trying to minimise ventilation
costs. Having been in use underground since 2011, RDH’s battery electric powertrain
technology has been extensively tested in the field and the company now offers a
battery option across its complete line of equipment. This also includes the
Servicemaster 600EB, a powerful, battery electric, scissor-lift. The elimination of a
diesel engine in all cases allows for significant cost savings in reduced
maintenance and energy costs, reduced ventilation requirements and improved
health and safety for workers. www.rdhminingequipment.com
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