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Robots go deeper for demolition

Demand keeps the value of certain ores higher than the cost of extracting them, but the long-term profitability of ultra-deep, narrow-vein operations will require a more sustainable approach and robots will have an important part to play.

Raymond Ippersiel, Training & Application Specialist, Brokk
 Deep-vein mining requires highly manoeuvrable, highly durable equipment

Deep-vein mining requires highly manoeuvrable, highly durable equipment

The potential of compact remote-controlled demolition machines in narrow-vein applications is significant. With 80% of underground mining accidents and fatalities occurring at the face, allowing workers...

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