NINE Volvo CE machines, including a specially adapted excavator, have helped a steel producer in Cilegon, Indonesia, recycle more than 97% of the waste material from its steel-making process. In the two years since the machines arrived, the customer is reporting excellent success.
DAUNIA open cut coal mine in Queensland has broken the world record for the largest electronic detonator blast ever – firing 5665 detonators in 2683 blastholes using the AXXIS™ digital detonation system from BME.
OPEN air stockpiles are a common sight around the globe and stockpile operators are seeking ways to cover their piles from rain, fluctuating temperatures and wind. These natural occurrences can deplete inventories and affect the chemical composition of raw materials but more importantly, manufacturers are focused on the environmental impact of uncovered piles.
DESPITE difficult industry conditions, mines are showing increasing interest in the benefits of new models of FX-series lightweight steel dump bodies developed and marketed by Australian company Duratray.