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Chain Valley improves coal grade by 7% with automation

WATERLINE’S remote process control system support and automation services have helped Delta Coal obtain a 7% improvement in the quality of the coal extracted from a single cut sequence, while improving operational reliability and improving the safety of the operator.

Shearer at Chain Valley colliery in NSW.

Shearer at Chain Valley colliery in NSW.

The Chain Valley miniwall has successfully changed from manual to automated operation. Delta Coal Chain Valley Colliery in New South Wales produces up to 1.5 million tonnes of thermal coal each year...

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