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www.engineerlive.com INDUSTRY NEWS
SPECIAL FOCUS: DRONES Smarter surveying
A selection of the latest mining engineering news
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A real-world case study from a copper mine in Kazakhstan showcases the merits of UAVS in modern mining operations
LOAD & HAUL Titans in Texas
Putting a shine on chrome mining Team of excavators is extracting
Surface miners are bringing light to South Texas and Northern Mexico
thousands of tonnes of chromite ore a day Hazard perception
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New Zealand case study shows haulers making the grade at the Horokiwi Quarry
Protecting processing equipment Innovative coating prevents corrosion of steel hoppers and equipment exposed to moisture, salt and abrasion
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The digital evolution How the development of innovative
technology has enhanced operations in metals mining
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SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT Bright ideas
Innovative technology that can help minimise the impact of power failures in mines
Safety without compromise In the development of alternative
drives for mining and construction equipment, lithium-ion batteries take centre stage
Breaking their own records Record-breaking ropes that have even surpassed their creators’ expectations
Real-time gas monitoring How mining applications can benefi t from direct optical monitoring methods
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Multi-gas monitor detects in oxygen-depleted areas
Ball mill motor for iron ore mining
International BELOW THE BELT Durable conveying tech
SAFETY without compromise
Processing PROTECTION
Smarter surveying A real-world project that showcases the value of UAVs in mining
GUARDING BY LOCATION
Digging deep Excavators put a shine on chrome mining at a new venture in Madagascar
The myth of November 2018
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Conveying the message: the technologies that are creating
durable conveyor belts suitable for mining
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