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12 SAMPLING , ANALYSIS & LAB ASSAY
Dan Gleeson speaks to some of the players in the sampling , analysis and lab assay space to find out how new technology is being leveraged to improve the outcomes for mining companies
25 MINERAL EXPLORATION
The direction of travel in the exploration sector is all heading the same way , aiming to speed up decision making and provide the required confidence level in moving from a discovery to resource and reserve definition , Dan Gleeson reports
30 MINING SOFTWARE
Catalysed by the data revolution , investor interest and a strong commodity demand outlook , mining software vendors are thinking big . Dan Gleeson evaluates the sector ’ s overriding trends
44 HIGH PROFILE - TAKRAF
Thomas Jabs took over as CEO of materials handling , IPCC and specialised mining systems company TAKRAF just over a year ago in December 2022 . Paul Moore caught up with him
46 CONVEYORS
Paul Moore looks in depth at the record Dune Express conveyor system now being built in the US , plus reviews the latest developments with some key conveyor consultants , component suppliers and maintenance solution suppliers
64 HIGH PROFILE - SRK
Having outlined a new vendor-agnostic , lab-based “ pre- concentration screening test ” for mining in part one of this threepart series , SRK is back for part two , discussing the wider pre-concentration evaluation process that this testing fits into
66 REBUILDS & REPAIRS
From the complete resale of end of life mining trucks , to major developments in the world of engine overhaul , Paul Moore looks again at this important part of the mining equipment industry
COVER : Syensqo
The front cover this month highlights the debut of Syensqo and the company ' s Mining Solutions business . Formerly part of Solvay Group , Syensqo ' s knowledgeable mining experts continue to partner with customers to make mining more profitable and sustainable through reagent innovation . The business serves a diverse range of markets , including copper , alumina , gold , molybdenum , lithium , nickel , cobalt and phosphate , among others . Constantly adapting to changing markets and customer needs , Syensqo pushes the boundaries of science to deliver ever-more innovative , sustainable solutions www . syensqo . com
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