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COVER : Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Sandvik will soon introduce a new reverse circulation ( RC ) sampling option for the Leopard™ DI650i intelligent downthe-hole rig . The new RC drilling system offers a reliable and accurate method for orebody identification and grade control in opencast mining . Integrated to the Leopard™ DI650i platform the RC drilling system allows maximised drill rig utilisation and optimised operations to meet production targets . www . rocktechnology . sandvik / di650i
8 HIGH PROFILE - Zyfra
Finnish-Russian technology company Zyfra remains OEM-independent and innovative – and is keeping pace with industry change through continuous improvement & reinvention
15 MINEXPO PREVIEW
It may be a year later than originally planned , but MINExpo 2021 is shaping up to , once again , bowl attendees over with an array of new technology and innovation set to take the mining sector by storm . Dan Gleeson locates some of the highlights ahead of time
63 GROUND SUPPORT
As mines continue to go deeper including some major depth expansions of existing mines , Paul Moore focuses on technology developments in ground support including the latest bolter and pumpable resin technology
79 HOISTING
The supply of hoists and winders , plus associated wire ropes , brakes , electrical and automation systems is a specialised market with a relatively small number of players . Paul Moore looks at some market developments and new contracts
92 EXPLOSIVES & BLASTING
Automation , digitalisation , variable energy distribution , mechanisation ; all these elements and more are making a difference for drill and blast engineers tasked with improving mining performance , Dan Gleeson reports
103 SLOPE STABILITY
Mines are increasingly combining a number of technologies to ensure all bases are covered when it comes to pit wall and tailings dam monitoring , reports Paul Moore
114 HIGH PROFILE - SafeAI
Paul Moore talked to SafeAI ’ s Brenton Welford , VP Business Development and David Prusinski , Chief Revenue Officer about its autonomous mining solutions – the journey so far , and what makes its system and strategy stand out
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HOISTS MINEXPO PREVIEW GROUND SUPPORT
SLOPE STABILITY MONITORING EXPLOSIVES & BLASTING HIGH PROFILE – SafeAI , Zyfra
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