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10 ROCK TOOLS The level of R & D and innovation in rock tools if anything is increasing – because of the potential it has to reduce drilling costs , increase drilling productivity as well as keep up with new drill rig designs , reports Paul Moore
18 DRIVES & CONTROLS Paul Moore reviews some developments in the drives and motors space from MINExpo 2024 , plus homes in on some specific innovations in the sector
28 MINE LIGHTING Lighting in mining continues to see innovation aimed at improving the working environment for operators and other workers , but also increasing efficiency during night operations as well as in challenging weather , reports Paul Moore
34 HIGH PROFILE - Schlam Schlam , a leading Australian mining truck body manufacturer , is entering a new phase of growth as it expands into the North American market , reports Paul Moore
36 CONSULTANTS One of the most in-demand sectors in mining , consultancy continues to grow and evolve in line with mining company expectations , Dan Gleeson reports
40 MINING EPCM There is no simple one-size-fits-all approach that works in the mining EPCM space , according to Dan Gleeson
43 SIMS & TRAINING As mining equipment gets ever more digital , and as powertrains evolve , simulators and other training tools are becoming vital in keeping not only operators but also technicians and others abreast of best practice and safety , reports Paul Moore
48 HEAP LEACHING Miners are finding a market opportunity to leverage their own leaching innovations , Dan Gleeson reports
56 CONTINUOUS CUTTING Required improvements in safety and productivity , alongside increasingly complex orebody extraction plans , are the big factors pushing reserve-starved mining companies towards mechanised mine development , Dan Gleeson writes
Unmatched realism for Underground Simulation is enabled by IM360 + technology . The 360 ° surround visual display , professional grade simulation hardware and software , Stereoscopic 3D and RealView™ technology set the benchmark in simulation training realism . The IM360 + features a high definition 360 ° display in an enclosed training area which limits unwanted light and sound , enabling a highly immersive and realistic training experience . This setup uniquely reflects the enclosed feel operators experience when working in an equipment cabin underground . RealView dynamically adjusts the perspective of the trainee , providing a true real-world view outside the cabin while increasing their level of depth perception . www . immersivetechnologies . com
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MINE LIGHTING HEAP LEACHING HIGH PROFILE : Cummins , Schlam
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