Abstract:

In this paper, we will provide an overview of Epiroc’s implementation of Pumpable Resin technology on our Boltec units for ground support in underground mining. We will also provide greater detail on the specific uses of this technology as a means of improving productivity and reliability of ground support, particularly as it pertains to mining in isolated environments and with difficult ground conditions, and the successes already achieved with it. Pumpable Resin is a key component in the industry wide drive to automate ground support practices and we will detail how this is helping to progress towards an autonomous Boltec machine in the near future. We will demonstrate that Pumpable Resin technology is superior to conventional ground support methods in reliability and efficiency, and with the automation opportunities possible using this technology, new benchmarks in underground safety can be achieved.

Biography of the presenter: Travis Battley is the Business Line Manager - Underground Rock Excavation at Epiroc Canada. He is responsible for the commercial and marketing of hard rock underground mining and construction equipment and that includes mechanical rock excavation, automation, battery electric vehicles, and digitalization and collaboration projects. Born and studied in Perth, Western Australia and lived and worked in Kalgoorlie, Sweden and for the last 6 years here in Toronto, Canada. Enjoys ice hockey, motorsport and coin collecting.

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