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Enex Resources (previously Glencore) is now one of Australia’s largest longwall operators. Peter Coates, chief executive officer, Enex Resources spoke to Australia’s Longwalls about listing plans and areas of strategic focus. See article.
See also Enex’s plans for its Ulan longwall mine, where a range of thick-seam underground mining options are under examination.
DBT’s acquisition of underground coal mining equipment manufacturer Long-Airdox has created a formidable company. See article DBT joins forces with Long-Airdox .
Update on BHP Billiton’s proposed Dendrobium longwall development.
Innovative booster fan installed at BHP Billiton’s West Cliff mine. See article.
Thick coal seams have a unique set of geotechnical characteristics according to contributor Ross Seedsman who argues that a new set of mine layout guidelines is needed. See article Reconsidering thick coal seam layouts .
During his recent trip to Australia, Joy Mining Machinery president and chief operating officer, Wayne Hunnell, spoke to Australia’s Longwalls about latest company developments. See article .
With the scoping study completed, funding secured, researchers selected, and a detailed set of objectives and outcomes outlined, the first three years of the longwall automation project being sponsored by Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) is ready to roll.
Contributor Mark Kingshott looks at the history and development of the armoured flexible conveyor (AFC) drive systems over the past 50 years and describes and compares the current systems available. See article.
Coal mining companies are recognising the environmental and financial benefits of turning coal tailings into a cash generating asset according to contributor Marc Kirsten. See article.
While the name SIMTARS is synonymous with the testing and certification of electrical equipment, the specialist health and safety body offers far more than simply testing facilities. See article.
Advances in mine design software packages have made them powerful tools according to contributor Graeme Rigg who evaluates the various packages available, including Minex, XPAC, Vulacn, Minescape and ICAMPS. See article.
See review of mining contractors.
Contributor Greg Hunt argues that in an increasingly safety conscious and competitive business environment contracting companies have to initiate their own health and safety systems. See article.
SURVEY: Australia’s top coal mining consultants have their say. See article.
Contributor David Wauge describes a new analytical tool could help mines get their AFC selections right. See article.
New testing facility planned by Ground Consolidation and Deutsche Montan Technologie (DMT) to assess PUR application. See article.
Longwall fluid suppliers undergoing rapid change. See article.
Planning maintenance early in project life critical to project cost. See article.
Parsons Chain update. See article.
MicroFresh Filters offer new diesel filter.
