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NARROW VEIN & LOW PROFILE
Peru continues to lead the way in narrow
vein innovation, while in low profile there is
exciting news from South Africa,
reports Paul Moore
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MINING TYRES
Paul Moore gets the lowdown from leading
global OTR tyre consultants, tyre
manufacturers and key tyre management
companies. Trends include a return to
shortages and work on recycling
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24 ENGINES
EU Stage V engines have recently been
presented across the board by the key
OEMs, while hybrid offerings are a
continuing major current focus in off-
highway, reports Paul Moore
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30 MINE TAILINGS
A look at tailings policy from a recent UNEP
report, then some news of equipment
developments for thickened tailings
projects
37 FUELS & OILS
Paul Moore reports on the state of the art
fuel management system at Rio Tinto’s
Amrun project, plus reviews best practice
for fuels and oils as well as some site
applications
44 VENTILATION
John Chadwick looks at mine ventilation
news and gets expert opinion on the impact
of BEVs and automation on ventilation
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COVER:BKT
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The cover shows a mining truck fitted with BKT Earthmax tyres. The Earthmax range
includes models specifically designed for ADTs, rigid trucks and loaders. For example,
for ADTs, the SR41 is ideal for all operations requiring traction and stability; as the deep
E-4/L-4 tread ensures long wear and the multi-layer steel belts provide added
durability. The SR45 is specially designed for rigid dumpers, featuring an all steel
casing, an extra-deep E-4 tread and a special cut resistant compound. The tread
ensures a long lifecycle without compromising performance, and its lug design
provides outstanding traction. BKT tyres are manufactured in India at plants in
Aurangabad, Bhiwadi and Chopanki in North India and in a new plant in Bhuj,
Gujarat. www.bkt-tires.com
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