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Welcome
This first issue of International Mining Engineer for 2025 will appeal to those with an interest in managing and operating conveyor belts - an essential component of any mining operation. Two extended pieces explore the systems:: one from Fenner Dunlop (page 40) which looks at the optimum belt material, and another from Martin Engineering (page 24) looking at the structure's configuration. Following the recent US presidential inauguration, it would be remiss not to mention Donald Trump and how his pledges are likely to impact mining in the US. His tenure may also push the industry further down the AI route, as explored in a piece called Trump’s mining promise (page 18). As everyone working in the
industry will be well aware, mining machinery is heavy duty, technically advanced and very expensive. Funds required to finance a project are significant and many operators may not have the requisite cash flow, despite the potential dividends of a project being considerable. Our cover story, Financial freedom (Page 12), explores Rokbak’s new financing arrangement with West African dealer HMD and the benefits a mine operator might glean from deals of this sort. The push to boost gender
equality in mining is ongoing, and our piece on suitable PPE for women (page 32) looks at a report on the subject and makes the case for producing comfortable well- fitting wearables for women in the sector, thereby enhancing their wellbeing on the job.
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Financial freedom A scheme that will strengthen the supplier / operator relationship
LOAD & HAUL
Sustainable smarts Loaders that will lead to a fossil-fuel free future
Savvy sensors High precision monitoring helps improve mining productivity
High-performance haulers New models promise increased fuel efficiency and torque
Tackling tramp metal How magnetic seperators will help find tramp metal
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Streamlined sorting How XRT sorting technology has helped improve efficiency in a Mexican mine
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Trump’s mining promise Exploring Trump's impact on American mining
The crucial ingredient Why IoT is the crucial ingredient for the successful digitisation of mining
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