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8 HIGH PROFILE – HAGGLUNDS For a major feeder breaker order for a mining customer , McLanahan opted for Hägglunds drives to ensure a customised & reliable solution
10 EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY New technology such as applying AI techniques are having a big effect on exploration strategies of both juniors and majors , reports Paul Moore
22 MINING SOFTWARE No modern mine is short of data today , but what these operations are lacking is an ability to fully leverage this data across processes . Dan Gleeson speaks to those in the mining software space to find out how far off the industry is from ‘ connecting the dots ’
36 HIGH PROFILE – MODULAR MINING Modular Mining ’ s Performance Assurance ( PA ) program is a next-level support initiative designed to ensure that each customer receives maximum sustained value over the life of their Modular technologies
38 CONVEYOR TECHNOLOGY As mines increase their use of conveyors to reduce diesel haulage , Paul Moore focuses on technologies that have been developed to monitor , maintain and repair the belts & associated infrastructure plus additional sensors to analyse the bulk materials travelling on them
52 REBUILDS & REFURBS Paul Moore spoke to three mining equipment OEM majors about what they offer in their rebuild programs with a focus on upgrading equipment with the latest technology and components where possible
58 SAMPLING , ANALYSIS & ASSAY Whether it be in the field or the lab , the value of getting sampling , analysis and assaying right is gaining appreciation in the mining community . Dan Gleeson speaks to some of the industry ’ s major players to find out how this awareness campaign has unfolded
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COVER : indurad
The cover image this month shows an autonomously operating Bell Equipment ADT at a major Austrian quarry owned by voestalpine . The truck is using the latest iTruck AHS technology from indurad , which uniquely is based solely on the world ’ s best radar plus a standard high accuracy GNSS , without the need for optical perception . Radar is the only technology that maintains its high OEE in even the harshest mining environments . The iTruck system accuracy enables manouverability into narrow crusher entries or roadway sections at high velocities www . indurad . com
65 CYBERSECURITY Dan Gleeson receives two perspectives on cybersecurity : one from the mining supplier network and one from the mining community itself www . im-mining . com
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CONVEY OR EFFICIENC C Y
REBUIL DS & REFURBS
MINERAL EXPLORA TIO
ON SAMPLING & ANALY YS IS CYBERSE ECURITY
HIGH PROFILE : Hägglunds , Modular
Mining
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AROUND THE WORLD 3 The Leader 4 World Prospects 68 Forthcoming Events IBC Classifieds
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