by Schwing Bioset | Jul 21, 2007 | Mining, News, Pump
Tailings disposal is vital with regards to appropriate mining procedures. Without proper disposal of the material that is separated from usable ore, massive harm can occur to the surrounding area. Tailings can be used in paste backfill or sealed up in a variety of...
by Schwing Bioset | Jul 21, 2007 | Mining, News, Pump
The Spring months can create a host of issues for mining operations. Unpredictable weather, thawing ground, and higher than normal water tables can make a routine mining job considerably more complicated. Though careful planning goes in to most mining operations, and...
by Schwing Bioset | Jul 21, 2007 | Mining, News, Pump
Slurry pumps have developed a great deal over the last 30 years. It has become increasingly important, especially in the United States and Canada, for mining operations to mitigate the amount of environmental damage they do to the area in which the mining work is...
by Schwing Bioset | Jan 21, 2007 | Mining, News, Pump
January 2007 Two KSP 220 piston pumps with 600kW (800 hp) power packs are traveling across the “ice road” to Snap Lake, a diamond mine operated by De Beers in a remote region of northern Canada. Engineered by AMEC in Vancouver, BC, the KSP 220’s will...