surface miners: 2 of 2

The earth moves
BASE METALS

The earth moves

FMG holds the mining rights to an area covering 71,400km² in the Pilbara region of Western Australia

09 November 2015

The Vermeer Terrain Leveler in action at Aguas Blancas
FLEETS

Salt of the earth

A surface excavation machine helps AMC to save water, reduce leaching time and increase recovery

20 July 2015

Mechanical surface miners are well suited to mining rock salt and other softer materials
FLEETS

Surface miners to cut Colluli costs

Potash hopeful sees advantages in alternative open-pit mining method

01 January 2015

Skimming the top
TECHNOLOGY

Skimming the top

Ailbhe Goodbody looks at the benefits of using surface miners, and at the latest developments and technologies

18 September 2014

Vermeer takes control from a safe distance
EQUIPMENT

Vermeer takes control from a safe distance

Vermeer has developed a new full-function remote control (RC) system for its surface miners and trenchers

26 March 2014

Technology talk
REPORTS

Technology talk

At the Wirtgen Mineral Technology Days, Ailbhe Goodbody learned about the latest developments in surface-mining

30 October 2012

FMG buys surface miners
EQUIPMENT

FMG buys surface miners

Vermeer is to supply 14 Terrain Leveler surface excavation machines (SEMs) to Fortescue Mining Group

18 November 2011

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