GREAT EXCAVATIONS
CONTENTS November 2016 Borers raise their game Water management SOLUTIONS
True grit at salt mine Dump trucks haul salt to keep UK roads safe throughout the winter
GOLD MINE
Pioneering in Ghana
Banishing breakdowns Norwegian mine enjoys the benefits of a new drive system for its conveyor
How a productive raise boring system is
improving operations at a goldmine in Finland. See page 6.
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Raising the game How a raise borer is defying traditional raise drilling methods and helping a goldmine in Finland to surpass the demands of a particularly challenging market
Hard rock mining advances Report on an innovative mechanised longwall mining and hualing system from Cat
High energy bulk explosives improvements
Radar sensing solution launched
LOAD & HAUL 14
Going for gold Located in Ghana’s Western Region, the Kinross Chirano goldmine is pioneering operational innovation with a little help from Volvo
True grit on display in Ireland At a busy Irish mine, the latest articulated dump trucks from Terex are hauling extracted salt to keep roads safe in winter
AUTOMATION 22
Mill makes move to automation The latest technologies have enabled a Canadian mining fi rm to successfully complete a mill automation project
WATER MANAGEMENT 24
Liquid assets In-depth assessment of methods the mining industry is using to help it face up to its water management responsibilities
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