Monthly Archives: September 2006

The key to efficiency in underground haulage

Powerful LHDs are vital to efficiency in underground loading and haulage. But an underground vehicle that can be relied on to deliver precisely the right amount of power at exactly the right moment has been little more than a dream – until now.

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Croatian contractor in fast lane for highways

Geobim, one of Croatia’s most successful drilling contractors, has gained a formidable reputation for efficiency in providing blasted aggregate for the country’s new highways.

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DTH choice cuts costs at Navachab

The Navachab gold mine in Namibia has the potential to reduce its operational costs with the introduction of down-the-hole drilling. The mine is aiming for a higher ore-to-waste ratio and substantial savings in loading and haulage.

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Underwater drilling at Leixoes

A major harbour deepening project is under way in Portugal with the help of six drill rigs mounted on three barges – a challenging task and an underwater adventure.

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The ultimate driving experience

The first Atlas Copco underground loader to be equipped with a Load Sensing Hydraulic System has been highly praised during trials at the Kristineberg mine in Sweden.

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Atlas Copco at Intermat 2006

Thousands of construction professionals are preparing to descend on Paris this April for the big INTERMAT construction trade show. Equipment and services from Atlas Copco will be one of the main attractions.

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NAVIGATION WITH HNS – A MILESTONE IN HOL

The accurate collaring and alignment of a drill hole is a driller’s skill that comes with years of training and practical experience. Now it can be done quicker, easier and better than ever.

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