Archives: Spotlight Feature Article

Multi machine automation for LHDs, new tele-remote projects in China and new guidelines on automation implementation in Western Australia – progress with mine automation continues apace, reports Paul Moore Automation is no longer just represented by a handful of isolated and idealised test areas of mainly conventional mines. It is becoming a full production reality[…]

The steel specialists, foundries and other companies that supply steel plate, castings and forgings are absolutely crucial to the success of the mining industry, with consolidation ongoing and new products appearing, reports Paul Moore

With the engine manufacturers having met current regulations in the US and Europe, but continuing to offer a range of options for unregulated mining countries, Paul Moore looks at ongoing developments The strategies to meet ongoing regulation relating to engines used in mining vary depending on the circumstances – whether the engine is to be[…]

Paul Moore explores the new developments in surface drilling technology, from rotary rigs to drill tools and bits

In this month’s Spotlight Feature Article, from the pages of the March 2014 issue of International Mining magazine, Publisher John Chadwick looks at ideas and technologies to best manage water on mines and issuing from mines.

In this month’s Spotlight Feature Article, from the pages of the February 2014 issue of International Mining magazine, Editor Paul Moore reports on how making the best use of available data through better modelling and interpretation, combined with new technology to shed light on deeper orebodies are key factors in the current challenging mineral exploration market

In this month’s Spotlight Feature Article, from the pages of the December 2013 issue of International Mining magazine, Editor Paul Moore reports that, on the whole, the market for large mining tyres is mixed, with increased availability of larger sizes, and lower spot market prices. Maintenance and service is another key area, with a lot of new products increasing efficiencies.

In this month’s ‘Spotlight Feature Article’, from the pages of the November issue of International Mining magazine, suppliers of flotation system hardware and reagents discuss best practice and new products with Publisher John Chadwick.

This month’s Spotlight Feature Article, from the pages of the October 2013 issue of International Mining magazine, focuses on equipment and technology application for conveyors in mining. John Chadwick examines some impressive new installations and new component technologies for conveyor systems.

In this month’s Spotlight Feature Article, from the pages of the September issue of International Mining magazine, John Chadwick looks at the myriad developments in slope stability, fleet management in terms of safety and maintenance, operator fatigue management, and more