Rocprop is an ideal secondary roof support for coal, hard rock and soft rock mining environments. The compact, all-steel roof support prop offers active pre-loading and stable yield, providing predictable performance in both static and dynamic load conditions. Under static load conditions, it sustains constant load-bearing characteristics, and its steel construction makes it suitable for long-term use. In dynamic conditions…
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Komatsu has introduced the second generation of the company’s Z2 product line of drill and bolting equipment with unique enhancements and additions, including the first battery-electric offerings within Komatsu’s underground hard rock portfolio. “As underground mining operations increasingly shift toward electrification of their fleets, our innovative, battery-powered Z2 jumbo drills and bolters will support that pivotal transition. By integrating into…
Read MoreA group of researchers at West Virginia University have been awarded US$3 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to increase the supply of rare earth elements and critical minerals extracted from acid mine drainage across the country. The researchers, led by Paul Ziemkiewicz, director of the Water Research Institute at WVU, will establish resource recovery sites in West…
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