SURFACE

Newcrest turns to water

CHASING mine efficiencies has led Newcrest to realise the power of high pressure water at Telfer.

Andrew Snelling
The extent of clearance about half an hour after commencement.

The extent of clearance about half an hour after commencement.

Plagued by loss of time and efficiency through cleaning its shallow stopes with metal scrapers, Newcrest has embraced the world’s first sub-level water cannon at its Telfer gold mine operation in Western...

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