Mining Global Magazine - December 2014

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TE C HN O L O GY line. The company has developed the F330 Continuous Miner for coal mining. The Continuous Miner, which can be customized for manual or remote control operations, will allow mine operators worldwide the ability to mine a cleaner product and increase their recoverable reserves dramatically. In addition, GE is working to develop an improved high capacity hauglage system. Through extensive research and engineering, the company has developed the HI-CAP XL Continuous Haulage system, which boasts impressive features such as dual 180 degree articulating crawlers, 90 degree cross-cut capabilities, increased visibility, safety and operator comfort, and remote control capabilities. But GE isn’t done just yet. The company is also competing with

‘The battery powered scoop further underscores GE Mining’s progress towards bringing the next generation of superior underground mining equipment to the industry” - Geoff Knox, CEO of GE Mining

Fairchild “Hi-Cap XL” haulage system

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