Anglo American steps up underground conveyor protection with ‘The Armadillo’

UNDERGROUND

The tech is being considered for additional sites across the Bowen Basin

The Armadillo system was developed in partnership with Mackay-based engineering firm Jet Group.

The Armadillo system was developed in partnership with Mackay-based engineering firm Jet Group. | Credits: Anglo American

Anglo American is heralding a set of safety and productivity standards brought about by a “breakthrough” in underground excavation technology. Known as “The Armadillo”, the system was developed in partnership…

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