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COVER : Volvo CE
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6 IMARC INNOVATION
Paul Moore looks at some of those METS companies based in Australia or with an Australian growth focus that will be at the forthcoming IMARC show in Sydney
16 HIGH PROFILE - Volvo CE
Volvo ’ s rigid haulers have come a long way and are starting to prove their performance in terms of uptime , efficiency and longevity . Paul Moore spoke to Vice President of Volvo CE Rigid Haulers , Paul Douglas
18 THICKENERS & FILTERS
With the emphasis on safe disposal , filtered tailings remain the main focus in downstream flowsheets , where both thickeners and filters have a crucial role to play . Paul Moore looks at this and other related developments
24 MINE SAFETY
Underground access , location , communication and personnel protection continue to be focus areas in the mine rescue and safety arena , Dan Gleeson reports
30 HIGH PROFILE - Sandvik
Dan Gleeson found that Sandvik ’ s mining-focused , safety-conscious battery system design philosophy continues to set it apart
34 DRONES
Dan Gleeson speaks to two of the leading dronebased solution companies to find out about the latest advances in the space and their ultimate mine automation ambitions
38 HIGH PROFILE - Duratray
Truck bodies have a potential place in helping mines achieve major efficiency improvements – by acting as an OEM-agnostic host and conduit for sensors and real time data . Duratray International is leading the way with NEXUS MINE and Paul Moore found out more
40 SCREENING
From recent major consolidation moves to the latest designs and technologies , Paul Moore reviews the screening market in mining
48 HIGH PROFILE - Rajant
Rajant on validation with Komatsu ’ s AHS & Epiroc ’ s auto drilling
49 FLOTATION
New flotation technologies being introduced reflect a drive for greater sustainability , desire to achieve greater efficiency from existing plants & also a move to better handle fines & coarse particles , reports Paul Moore
56 CONSULTANTS
With the skilled personnel crunch reaching new levels across the globe , where can mining consultants help ? Dan Gleeson finds out
Offering a true 95 t payload , the R100E rigid dumper is designed to do more . Thanks to its exhaust-heated V-shaped body , the 60 m 3 capacity dumper ensures optimum load retention and minimal material carry-back . The electronic integration between the engine and transmission achieve premium drivetrain performance , resulting in smooth gearshift quality and consistent machine momentum . The cover shows a unit recently delivered by Volvo CE dealer Ascendum Baumaschinen Österreich to the Deisl Beton ’ s Sulzau quarry in Tenneck , Austria . www . volvoce . com
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HIGH PROFILE : Vo olvo CE , Sandvik Mining , Rajant , Duratray
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