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Thiess takes delivery of the 6000th Cat D11 dozer

Thiess has celebrated a significant milestone in its 90 yr association with Caterpillar, after taking delivery of the 6000th Cat® D11 dozer at its Lake Vermont mining operation in Queensland.

 
 
 

Safety leads the way at Capcoal

The Capcoal Mine, located in Central Queensland, is leading the way in safety with its implementation of RCT’s tele-remote technology.

 
 

Don't Skirt Around Safety

R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, outlines the optimum belt conveyor skirtboard configurations for preventing dust and spillage.

 

Filling The Gaps

Anthony Ferrenbach, Weber Mining and Tunnelling, evaluates how the use of phenolic foams can help address the problem of roof cavities in longwall mining.

 
 
 

Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability

Nathan Hinton, Weir ESCO, evaluates how technological solutions in the cable shovel space are helping coal producers address challenges.