August 2024

Issue 2 of World Coal is out now, featuring a cover from HBT and an in-depth regional report on India by iEnergy. This edition brings insights from industry leaders including Becker Mining, Martin Engineering, Flexco, TerraSource, Weber, and more. Dive into key topics such as ventilation, conveying, sustainability, crushing, underground operations, communications, and maintenance.

This month's front cover is brought to you by HBT GmbH.

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Coal To Be The Cornerstone Of India’s Energy Continuity
Riya Vyas, iEnergy Natural Resources Ltd, examines India’s expanding coal mining efforts aimed at energy security.

Securing A Room (& Pillar) Upgrade
Alan Beal, HBT Waratah Engineering PTY LTD, Australia, outlines the benefits of two key pieces of room and pillar mining technology added to HBT’s product portfolio through its acquisition of Waratah Engineering.

Propelling Productivity, Safety & Efficiency
Chris McCabe, Becker Mining Australia, explores the technological advances in auxiliary fan design that can significantly improve working conditions in underground coal mining operations.

Preventing Wear & Tear
Dave Mueller, Martin Engineering, USA, explains how innovations such as impact cradles and belt cleaners can address the challenges of large material conveying.

Restoring Balance
Imran Aslam and Nimra Hussain, SECMC, Pakistan, describe the sustainability initiatives that have helped to enhance environmental resilience around a coal mine site and contribute to biodiversity goals.

Choosing The Right Crusher For Optimal Coal Processing
Derrick Jansen, TerraSource Global, considers the importance of understanding the specific requirements of an operation when selecting a crusher, in order to ensure optimal performance.

The Financial Impact Of Conveyor Belt Downtime
Franklin Moore, Flexco, USA, addresses the need to be proactive in conveyor belt maintenance, in order to combat downtime and mitigate unnecessary costs.

Enhancing Conveyor Reliability
Mathew Cook, Hawk Measurement, USA, highlights how advanced health monitoring systems can help maintain operational efficiency in conveyor belts.

Tackling Cavity Challenges
Anthony Ferrenbach, Weber Mining and Tunnelling, Mexico, evaluates the advantages of using phenolic foam to safely fill cavities in coal mining operations.

Sending The Right Signals
Ian Loudon, Omniflex, discusses the role of fibre optic modules in combatting the challenges of long-distance critical signal delivery in coal mines.

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