SURFACE

Ramping up

Things are looking a lot brighter for underground contractors this year, although there are a couple of clouds on the horizon in terms of skills and equipment shortages.

Noel Dyson
Byrnecut played a key role in the testing of the Atlas Copco MT65 haul truck.

Byrnecut played a key role in the testing of the Atlas Copco MT65 haul truck.

Australia’s Mining Monthly spoke to the heads of the three largest underground contractors in the land and all agreed the market was looking positive. There are plans to add to fleet to meet the demand...

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