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Water management, often an afterthought, is one of the most critical activities of any quarrying or surface mining operation, which is why it is crucial to have an effective dewatering system in place. The process of choosing the right pump for optimal water control therefore calls for careful consideration of a number of factors. By Munesu Shoko.

The choice of screen media plays a critical role in achieving efficient and productive screening operations. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Chris Currie, Service Line Manager at FLS, highlights some of the key factors to consider when evaluating an operation’s screen media needs and how the company’s new NexGen polyurethane screen panel changes the game in the screen media market. By Munesu Shoko.

Conveyor belt accessories specialist, Mato Products, has introduced its MDP light-duty range of belt cleaners – its first ever for quarrying/aggregate applications. With a special design focus on parameters such as smaller pulley diameters and a reduced capital cost, the MDP range fits the bill for the cost-conscious quarrying sector. By Munesu Shoko.