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Article: Krupp Surface Miner succeeds in Russia. (equipment for coal mining)
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- Mining Magazine
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- October 1, 1996
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Performance of a Krupp Surface Miner KSM 2000 R in the Taldinskij open pit is impressive, mining rock of 20-30 MPa compressive strength without blasting at rates of 1,800 [m.sup.3]/h (bank) or 4,480 t/h
As with the country's entire economy, Russia's coal industry is undergoing a profound change from a planned to a market economy. The restructuring is being carried out in accordance with a programme set up by the national management company for coal, Rosugol, together with the Russian Ministry for Fuels and Energy. Rapid development of open-pit mines while using economically efficient open pit technology is a primary focus for the group. In the main, the programme ...