surface miners: 2 of 2
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
FLEETS
Salt of the earth
A surface excavation machine helps AMC to save water, reduce leaching time and increase recovery
20 July 2015
FLEETS
Surface miners to cut Colluli costs
Potash hopeful sees advantages in alternative open-pit mining method
01 January 2015
TECHNOLOGY
Skimming the top
Ailbhe Goodbody looks at the benefits of using surface miners, and at the latest developments and technologies
18 September 2014
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
REPORTS
Technology talk
At the Wirtgen Mineral Technology Days, Ailbhe Goodbody learned about the latest developments in surface-mining
30 October 2012
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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