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Peabody has ordered a complete Caterpillar longwall mining system for its North Goonyella Mine in Queensland, Australia. The system includes roof supports, face conveyor, shearer, and advanced automation technology. Delivery is planned for Q2 2019.
“The decision to move to a new Cat system was driven by technological advances that enable automated shearer steering and face alignment, reduced exposure of operators to dust, and less maintenance.”mining.com
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