Global explosives producer MAXAM has optimised its drill and blast works in the Polish market through the acquisition of SmartROC T40 drill rigs, equipped with the COP 2560 rock drill, Hole Navigation System (HNS) and remote control function.
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Production of spawning stones for freshwater trout
A mobile screen has proven its versatility with an unusual contribution to the freshwater environment.
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A century of maximising belt conveyor productivity
Over 110 years, a privately owned global supplier has devised innovations and best practices for a range of industries that can increase efficiencies in modern belt conveyor systems. Mark Colbourn reflects on some of the innovations for maximising belt conveyor productivity.
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Navigating the four stages of crisis management
Why extractive producers should take notice of the lessons learnt in the recent rescue of a junior soccer team in Thailand, says Damian Christie.
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Rehabilitation trials an example of innovation by necessity
In 2015 Keith Joy received the IQA’s Environmental Award for his work on rehabilitation trials in the Northern Territory. For Keith, the trials weren’t just about devising efficient ways of rehabilitating quarried landscapes, but about devising best practice for the NT industry at large.
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New explosive formula a possible ?step change? for the industry
A 25-year research partnership could provide a significant breakthrough in the safety of explosives. Now, the commercial arm of a mining innovation initiative is working to bring a new, nitrogen oxide-free formulation to market. LOUIS WHITE reports.
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Drilling accuracy solutions promise overhaul in quarrying
New drilling accuracy solutions are promising to permanently revamp the quarrying site workflow. According to Erica Parkinson, these systems will see quarry producers boost operational accuracy, reduce running costs and improve profitability.
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A short guide to screen media types and sizes
Screening media is available in many different forms to cater for the numerous applications in the market place. Kieran Hawkes describes the types, sizes and purposes of the screening media products available to the quarrying industry.
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Log washer eliminates clay
CDE’s AggMax portable log washer helps remove clay contamination from feed material.
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Council billed for poor quality product
A quarry owner that supplied defective asphalt product for a roadworks project has had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to rectify the work.
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