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SEPTEMBER 2024
20 HIGH PROFILE - Becker
Becker Mining Systems technology has underpinned comprehensive underground communication solutions for mines for years and continues to evolve , as the company outlines here
24 AUTOMATION
Paul Moore gives a broad review of autonomy progress in mining , including the usual deep dive on developments in surface haul trucks , as well as some updates on drills and the big picture
52 HIGH PROFILE - Sandvik
Autonomy brings a whole new set of structures , systems , processes and even components to a minesite . Plus it needs to be supported to ensure it reaches its full potential . Paul Moore spoke to Sandvik about its new AutoMine ® Lifecycle Support Solutions offering
60 MECHANISED COAL
With underground fires igniting another safety debate in coal mining circles , it is worth reiterating the automation advances the sector continues to make , Dan Gleeson argues
70 HIGH PROFILE - Weir
Weir out to spread orebody knowledge message as it progresses HSI , PSD characterisation work , Dan Gleeson reports
72 UNDERGROUND RAIL
With future underground mining looking more automated and electrified , rail operations will inevitably find favour , Dan Gleeson estimates
78 NETWORKS & COMMS
Connectivity continues to drive the future of mining , enabling new technologies like autonomous fleets . Paul Moore reports on developments and options
97 MINING ENGINES
Internal combustion engines continue to drive mining forward as the sector considers its longerterm transition options , Dan Gleeson reports
104 SHAFT SINKING
To hoist , or to load : that is the question in the mine development space . Dan Gleeson speaks to the shaft sinking market to find out if there is yet a unanimous industry answer
112 HIGH PROFILE - Kal Tire
Kal Tire ’ s approach to tyre management and in particular tyre monitoring has been evolving fast , culminating in its new TireSight consolidated offering , including thermal imaging . Paul Moore caught up with Christian Erdelyi , Manager , Mining Technology Solutions at Kal Tire ’ s Mining Tire Group
This 372 t ( 410-ton ) diesel electric Cat ® 798 AC Mining Truck is configured for autonomous haulage with Cat MineStar™ Command for hauling . Command removes operators from harm ' s way and uses sophisticated algorithms to perform tasks autonomously — helping to improve safety , increase efficiency and consistency , and boost productivity through near-continuous operation . www . cat . com
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MECHANISED COAL MINING ENGINES UNDERGROUND RAIL
HIGH PROFILE : Becker , Kal Tire , Sandvik , Weir
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