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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
10 SIMS & TRAINING
Simulators are now ubiquitous as a training tool in mining , with their benefits extending to safety and sustainability as well as operator technique , reports Paul Moore
18 HIGH PROFILE - SRK
In this first of a three-part series of articles on pre-concentration in the mining space , SRK ’ s Adrian Dance outlines a new vendoragnostic , lab-based testing process that could have huge ramifications for a sector in need of guidance and strategy
20 ROCK TOOLS
Rock tools are by no means standing still , with innovations in development all the time to help maximise productivity , efficiency and sustainability , reports Paul Moore
28 HIGH PROFILE - Paus
Germany ’ s Paus has a trio of specialised machines to help underground mines maintain the highest levels of road maintenance , reports Paul Moore
30 MINING EPCM
Dan Gleeson speaks to five companies confronted with the complexities of designing and engineering mines of the future , today
34 DRIVES & CONTROLS
Whether it is a mill , a conveyor , an electric drive haul truck or even a surface miner , motor and drive delivered power underlies most heavy duty tasks in mining . Paul Moore looks at some of the latest innovations
40 CONTINUOUS CUTTING
The tireless work of the mechanised rock excavation community continues with more hard-rock trials , tests and commercial deployments , Dan Gleeson reports
46 CONTRACT MINING
A closer alignment with technology suppliers and mining client goals , established pipeline of talent and training , and a contract model able to offer financial certainty and security is putting contract miners in line for more work , Dan Gleeson reports
52 MINE LIGHTING
Mine lighting is no longer just about commodity products – it involves customised and application specific solutions backed up by simulation , reports Paul Moore
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COVER : Immersive Technologies
In its 30th anniversary year , Immersive Technologies has powered ahead in delivering a record number of workforce development and mine training solutions for the industry , leading to significant growth in their product and services portfolio . Investing in human performance remains a priority for mines due to the rapid progression of new technologies being integrated within machines , alongside an increasing number of add-on proficiency / productivity systems , all in an effort to optimise underground mining operations . For underground customers the Immersive Technologies product range continues to grow and supports multiple machine groups and machine models . https :// www . immersivetechnologies . com www . im-mining . com NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
HARD-ROCK CUTTING TRAINING & SIMS DRIVES & CONTROLS
ROCK TOOLS CONTRACT MINING & EPCM MINE LIGHTING HIGH PROFILE : Paus , SRK
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