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8 BATTERY & ELECTRIC MINING A key trend , mine electrification is accelerating at a rapid pace across the globe . Dan Gleeson checks in with some of the major players and integrators to obtain their latest ‘ green ’ developments
23 SURFACE LOADING
The era of large remote control open pit mining shovels is almost upon us – Paul Moore reviews what is on the horizon as well as other technology news in surface loading
32 UTILITY VEHICLES Paul Moore finds once again that dedicated underground utility machines have more than caught up with primary mining fleets in terms of technology , productivity and safety
39 WATER MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT The management & treatment of water in mining is evolving , linked to new technologies , more modular and mobile solutions , plus the industry step change in the wake of wet tailings dam failures , reports Paul Moore
48 ORE SORTING Whether it is particle or bulk ore sorting , the mining sector is fast becoming a key market for the newest generation of pre-concentration technology . Dan Gleeson speaks to some of the sector ’ s major protagonists to get the latest
56 PORTS & STOCKPILES With commodity prices hitting a solid patch of form , the development and expansion of bulk loading facilities are once again being considered . Dan Gleeson investigates some of the technology and equipment that may feature on such projects
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COVER : Vermeer
Continuous surface mining methods are helping miners create better sustainability practices . The vibrations caused by blasting can damage nearby infrastructure , including roads , utility lines , pipelines and buildings . To avoid this , mines are forced to abandon areas in close proximity to these obstacles . Surface excavation machines produce significantly less vibration and can work closer to existing infrastructure , helping to reduce the amount of mineral-rich material wasted . The ability to excavate in these areas allows mining companies to extract more material in less space , which can help reduce their operational footprint . Surface excavation machines also have the ability to precisely extract the ore from the waste , or ores of varying chemistry , and mine thin seams and non-homogenous ore bodies , which also cuts down on wasted material . vermeer . com / internationalmining www . im-mining . com
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UNDERGROUND UTILITY BATTERY ELECTRIC MINING
WATER MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT
SURFACE LOADING ORE SORTING MINERAL STORAGE & PORTS
MARCH 2021
AROUND THE WORLD 3 The Leader 4 World Prospects 60 Forthcoming Events IBC Classifieds
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