Special reports

Bernd Küsel, CBG, Germany, examines the importance of high-quality splices and the early detection of damage to ensure safety and reduce costly downtime.

Jose Marin, Eriez, USA, describes the past, present, and future of magnetic exploration as it strives to fast-track sustainability goals and meet modern demands.

Coal mine fires pose immediate and long-term dangers. Jane Marsh discusses what professionals can do to reduce the pollution, environmental damage, and other unwanted effects from these blazes.

Mike Selover, Vermeer, USA, analyses the advancements of coal extraction through continuous surface mining technology.

Imran Aslam, SECMC, Pakistan, studies how advanced risk assessment techniques can be applied to ensure the highest safety standards in CHS operations.

Coal dust can present health and environmental hazards, but it is manageable. Jane Marsh posits five steps to mitigate and manage these potential risks.

Ron van Oijen, Fenner Dunlop, Netherlands, provides essential guidance on fire resistant conveyor belts – a complex and extremely important subject.

James Yates, HBT, Australia, clarifies the key capabilities of a new roof support control system, and how it addresses the evolving needs of the mining industry.