Exploring continuous surface mining technology
As surface mines explore ways to run profitable operations, continuous surface miners offer an alternative mining approach that can benefit an array of commodity areas. Speaking to Quarrying Africa, Frank Beerthuis, MD of Vermeer Equipment Suppliers, says that, just like any other mainstream commodity areas, the quarrying sector, and, in particular, the limestone/cement industry, can largely benefit from this technology. By Munesu Shoko.
