SURFACE

Sustainable development

Ailbhe Goodbody looks at the main features and requirements of drill rigs used for underground mine development, and speaks to some of the leading players about their latest advances

Ailbhe Goodbody
The JH Fletcher J352-LS dual boom jumbo underground

The JH Fletcher J352-LS dual boom jumbo underground

The leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that make equipment for development drilling stress that safety is the top priority; there is a big push for safety from both mining companies and contractors...

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