- 21. BBM underground study proves positive
- (Latest)
- ... varies from 1.25 to 1.3 metres. Therefore the overall mining height variation is generally from 1.25 to 1.5 metres. These seam heights are similar to those extracted at the two highest performing longwall ...
- Created on 07 October 2016
- 22. Underground mining option at BBM East
- (Latest)
- ... 1-2 metres of roof consists generally of a competent siltstone. It says that this combination is ideal for extraction of the deeper coal resources using underground methods such as thin-seam longwall ...
- Created on 04 August 2016
- 23. Whitehaven to increase Narrabri production
- (Around the Region)
- THE Department of Planning and Environment has granted Whitehaven Coal approval to increase annual production from 8 million to 11 million tonnes and to install a 400 metre wide longwall face at the Narrabri ...
- Created on 20 January 2016
- 24. SUPPLIERS – First AFC for Caterpillar China
- (Latest)
- Caterpillar (Langfang) Mining Equipment Co recently manufactured its first full armoured face conveyor (AFC) system for longwall mining. Previously the facility in Hebei Province had produced only line ...
- Created on 11 May 2015
- 25. SUPPLIERS - LDO appointed Donghua agent
- (Latest)
- ... years his company has been successfully importing equipment from China, ensuring it meets strict Australian quality and safety standards. This includes the first set of Chinese-manufactured longwall equipment ...
- Created on 04 May 2015
- 26. PRODUCTS – Second CatGH800B longwall
- (Latest)
- The German Ibbenbüren mine is adding a second Cat GH800B Longwall Plow System to recover its thin seam of anthracite coal which averages only 1.04 metres thick. RAG Anthrazit Ibbenbüren GmbH placed the o ...
- Created on 19 April 2015
- 27. INDONESIA – Updated BBM resource statement
- (Latest)
- ... while the immediate 1-2 metres of roof consists generally of a competent siltstone. This combination is ideal for extraction of the deeper resources using underground methods such as thin-seam longwall ...
- Created on 30 January 2015
- 28. Drilling
- (Features)
- ... econd quarter performance and the steps we have taken to advance the execution of our business strategy." Bookings for underground mining machinery decreased 31% in comparison to the second quarter of 201 ...
- Created on 28 October 2014
- 29. Gujarat NRE restructures workforce
- (Around the Region)
- ... Colliery as it is mining Longwall N2 and has approvals in place to continue mining up to 2015-16. It is also obtaining further approvals to extend mining for up to 15 years. At NRE No 1 Colliery a modified ...
- Created on 15 March 2014
- 30. INDONESIA - Additional JORC reserves for BBM
- (November 2013)
- ... is ideal for extraction of the deeper J Seam resources using underground methods such as thin-seam longwall mining. Cokal executive director Pat Hanna says, “This coal resource upgrade is in line with ...
- Created on 05 November 2013
- 31. EVENTS - AIMEX focus on innovation
- (August 2013)
- ... longwall equipment and drill rigs, through to processing equipment and systems, as well as training, safety and information management solutions. “This high rate of change and product development among ...
- Created on 06 August 2013
- 32. EVENTS - AIMEX returns to Sydney
- (June 2013)
- ... costs per tonne and increasing production and mining efficiency. “These include suppliers of large items of capital equipment, such as ultra-class dump trucks, underground loaders and trucks, longwall ...
- Created on 04 June 2013
- 33. MINING CLUBS - Two new clubs in Indonesia
- (April 2013)
- ... Minero, as well as custom foreign editions and related directories. The company also produces trade shows and conferences, such as Haulage & Loading and Longwall USA. www.mining-media.com ...
- Created on 14 April 2013
- 34. MINING CLUBS - Two new clubs in Indonesia
- (March 2013)
- ... and related directories. The company also produces trade shows and conferences, such as Haulage & Loading and Longwall USA. www.mining-media.com ...
- Created on 06 March 2013
- 35. SUPPLIER NEWS - Joy Global launches first mobile training unit
- (December 2012)
- ... miner, shuttle car, longwall shearer or roof supports on a simulator. Joy Global says the down-time for mining operations will be significantly reduced once staff have honed their fault finding skills ...
- Created on 25 December 2012
- 36. SUPPLIER NEWS - Cat to show off product range at IMME
- (December 2012)
- ... These features have added to the already renowned line of Cat mining trucks, wheel-tractor scrapers and other support equipment as well as longwall roof supports, armoured face conveyors and room-and-pillar ...
- Created on 01 December 2012
- 37. SUPPLIER NEWS - ABB wins contract for Queensland coal project
- (December 2012)
- ... expected to being operating in 2013, targeting the same longwall coal seam as Anglo American’s existing Moranbah North mine. ABB’s solution for the new mine will help it operate at peak energy and production ...
- Created on 01 December 2012
- 38. SUPPLIER NEWS - Cat launches new staff safety system
- (October 2012)
- Caterpillar has launched a new era of safety for longwall mine workers, with its staff proximity detection system Cat Detect Personnel. The system uses radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to accurately ...
- Created on 15 October 2012
- 39. SUPPLIER NEWS - Joy Global launches new products
- (September 2012)
- ... and system performances. A high-production Joy low seam longwall system, complete with shearing machine, armoured face conveyor and roof supports will also be a feature of the exhibit. Underground room ...
- Created on 04 September 2012
- 40. EVENTS - One month until MINExpo
- (August 2012)
- ... automation and robotics; safety and communications equipment; longwall mining equipment; engines and parts; materials handling and processing equipment and services; pollution control equipment; reclamation ...
- Created on 20 August 2012