CONTENTS The right fibre How selecting the right structural


synthetic fibres for sprayed concrete depends on when and how the concrete will be loaded


Track and trace


How a missing persons locator is improving both safety and operational efficiencies at mining sites


From the top down


MATERIALS HANDLING Smart splicing solution


Conveyor danger zones Recognising the hazards is a key step


Why head protection is the key to keeping miners safe


Novel approach to changing the belt on 17km conveyor


toward preventing conveyor-related injuries Creative coal conveying


Expert provides engineering of stockpiles for the coal industry


Smarter separation 34


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Approaches to solve tramp metal problems


38 40


46 28 SAFETY 31 24 to unplug chutes 42 to multi screw pumps


to backfill a valley was adapted to achieve a more flexible discharge point


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needs 28


A look ahead to Bauma Russia, taking place May 26-28 at the Crocus Expo


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EVENT PREVIEW Industry to gather in Russia


Modernising material handling A novel technology that meets mining


Clever conveying concept How an aerial conveying system used


Making the switch A Brazilian mining group has switched


Budge the sludge How an ore mine is using air cannons


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