CONTENTS
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A hauler operator's guide Advice on how to become a trusted hauler operator
Filtering those fi nds A guide to using fi lter plates in mining
Hitting the hard rock market Insight into extending the capacity and lifespan of crushing applications
A logistical feat A look at the logistics behind a new drilling record
Clearing contaminants A turbo compressor that promises to reduce costs at treatment works
SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT
The new AI frontier An AI-driven voice technology that will prevent accidents in industry
Smart ventilation One industry expert explores new ventilation techniques
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Sense your way to safety Introducing a radar sensor that helps mine workers avoid collision
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EDITOR Nicola Brittain
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Punishing cargo Insight into a recent conveyancing upgrade
Radically reliable A jaw crusher range brings a diesel electric powerline to the aggregates market
A buyer’s guide to belt buying One expert shares their dos and don'ts of industrial conveyor belt buying
Banging the drum How cleverly designed surface mining equipment boosts operational stability
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Dealing in diamonds How one diamond producer is using sorting technology to recover unbroken diamonds
Agile industry Customised solutions to help with the energy transition
Expanding infl uence How one hauler manufacturer is expanding into West Africa
SHOW PREVIEW IMARC trade show MINExpo trade show
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ELECTRIFYING OPERATIONS
A new haulage system has revamped a European mine
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