kanmantoo: 2 of 3

The Komatsu MC51 continuous miner has cut the exploration decline portal as well as part of the decline.
UNDERGROUND

Continuous miner cutting it

However, traditional drill and blast methods deployed to speed up development.

30 March 2022

The Komatsu MC51 preparing to make the portal cut.
UNDERGROUND

First cut at Kanmantoo

Lays claim to the world's first portal cut using continuous mining technology.

01 November 2021

Preparing the portal for the Komatsu MC51.
UNDERGROUND

Komatsu for Kanmantoo

Agreement struck to deploy Komatsu hard rock cutting technology.

22 September 2021

 Komatsu and Hillgrove Resources have teamed up thanks to a South Australian state government grant to trial the new MC51 machine.
UNDERGROUND

Hard rock continuous miner being trialed at Kanmantoo

Underground copper project paves the way for new technology.

31 August 2021

 SACOME chief executive Rebecca Knol has called on the Marshall state government to create a more friendly investment environment for miners in the state. Image: SACOME.
MANAGEMENT

Marshall told to spur mining investment

Underwrite new mines, fix infrastructure, form a "heatmap" plan.

31 March 2021

The Giant Pit at Kanmantoo is almost played out.
MANAGEMENT

Kanmantoo cuts

Company has let 85 workers go on top of the 35 that it cut earlier and has not replaced.

30 April 2019

An illustration showing how the Kanmantoo PHES could be laid out.
MANAGEMENT

AGL gets rights to Kanmantoo pumped hydro plan

Kanmantoo pit believed ideal for PHES.

16 April 2019

Mining is likely to get tighter as time goes on at Kanmantoo.
MANAGEMENT

End coming for Giant Pit

Mining likely to get tight in the Giant Pit.

23 August 2018

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