Safe and robust feeding, conveying, and mine shaft systems

Feeders play a crucial role in handling and transferring dry bulk materials in mining operation. Whether receiving material from truck dumping stations or extracting material from storage, the feeding process regulates material flow to downstream process steps, preventing overloading and ensuring stable, efficient operations.

Several types of feeder may be used in mining operations, depending on the application, material characteristics, and throughput required. Common types include heavy-duty apron feeders, belt feeders, hybrid apron belt (HAB) feeders, reclaim feeders and feeder breakers, and vibrating grizzly feeders. 

Belt conveyors provide continuous, reliable, and efficient movement of dry bulk material from the point of extraction or storage to processing or facilities or loading sites. By minimising truck haulage, conveyors significantly reduce operating costs, labour requirements, and emissions. 

Mine shaft systems link underground mines to the surface, allowing safe and efficient transport of mined material to aboveground processing and storage facilities, and of personnel and equipment to underground workings. Mine shaft systems comprise several interlinking technologies including head frame equipment, mine shaft hoists, cages and skips, and safety equipment, such as brakes and arrestors.