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Scratching the surface

Equipment

Publishing Date

02 Feb 2010 12:26pm GMT

Issue/Supplement

MM JAN/FEB 2010

Author

Carly Lovejoy

Loading & Hauling  Crushing & Conveying  

Surface miners have the potential to play a significant role in the future of open-pit mining. Carly Lovejoy looks at their uses, limitations and current applications

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