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www.engineerlive.com INDUSTRY NEWS DRILL & BLAST Steps in sustainability
Expert’s guide to sonic drilling John Rodgman uses his industry
LOAD & HAUL Emission possible
Trucks brave cold climate Articulated haulers are proving robust PUBLISHER David Washington
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Roundup of the latest project and product news
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How drill & blast operations can assist in mining’s quest to become more sustainable
expertise to discuss the relatively new trend for sonic drilling
What the load & haul sector is doing to
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CLEVER COATINGS
Emission possible How the load & haul sector is becoming more environmentally friendly
D SONICRILLING
Future of tailings dams Experts join together to determine the path ahead for tailings dams
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
The future of tailings dams Industry experts come together on tailings dams following successful conference in South Africa
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Clever coatings Case study from uranium mine shows
how internal linings were saved by corrosion-resistant coatings
Brakes fast-track productivity Efficient and productive mining
facilities are characterised by smooth conveying operations
Compact models of hydraulic generators launched
Safety and the digital mine How the modern mine can thrive
thanks to advances in remote mining technology
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SURGING FORWARD
Technology enabling continuous production
May 2020
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Delivering the benefits of continuous mining without needing to install conventional conveyers
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