October 2023

Welcome to the latest issue of World Coal.

Issue 3 contains all the latest news and insights from the industry, including a regional report on India by GlobalData. Make sure to also check out our range of technical articles, featuring content from Weir ESCO, Quaker Houghton, Komatsu, Belt Tech Industrial, and more.

This month's front cover is brought to you by Caterpillar Dozers.

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World News

India’s Coal Sector Bucking The Trend
David Kurtz, GlobalData, Australia, overviews the current state of the Indian coal sector.

Enhancing Efficiency And Sustainability
Nathan Hinton, Weir ESCO, USA, evaluates how technological solutions in the cable shovel space are helping coal producers address challenges.

Continuing The Legacy
Caterpillar Inc., USA, presents the latest contribution to the dozer sector and considers its prospects of upholding the proud tradition of the historic Cat^® D10 Dozer line.

Fighting Fire With Innovation
Kirity Kumar, Quaker Houghton, USA, explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.

Pave The Way For Innovation In Mining
Troy Rybicki, Bridon Bekaert, USA, reviews the advantages of fibre rope boom suspension pendants, highlighting their substantial weight reduction, damping properties, reduced metal fatigue, and extended operational lifespan.

Uncovering The Hidden Benefits
Erin Karschnik and Gary Robertson, Komatsu, USA consider the ‘hidden’ benefits and value of bucket payload technology and its impact on soft rock mining operations.

Buying A Belt? Ask The Right Questions
Liam Sheeder, Belt Tech Industrial, USA, discusses differences and similarities between domestic and import belt and why a manufacturer’s reputation is more important than its location.

The DEM Sweet Spot
Lee Gailer, RST Solutions, Australia, outlines how to achieve ideal moisture levels for controlling dust while using less water to preserve product quality.

October 2023

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