Growing your business

Why quarries should consider surface miners for aggregate mining

Surface miners can help alleviate the common issues quarries encounter when aggregate mining.

Advantages of continuous surface mining

Looking to find a mining alternative to drill and blast? Learn how continuous surface mining can help your crew work efficiently!

Technology takes Terrain Leveler® surface excavation machine to the next level

Vermeer equips customers with the latest technology, especially in Vermeer surface miners. Learn about the features of these surface excavation machines that can help you maximize productivity on the mining jobsite.

Being a better neighbor: continuous surface mining in urban areas

Mines and urban areas are neighbors, requiring a drill and blast alternative. Learn the benefits of continuous surface mining and how it can help you become a better neighbor in your operations.

Minimize mine site workforce with Vermeer surface miners

Here’s a look at how Vermeer is building toward equipment autonomy at mine sites.

How continuous surface mining and drill and blast can work together on the same mining site

You have two main options when it comes to mining: You can drill and blast with explosives and size the rock with a primary crusher, or you can use a continuous surface mining (CSM) method. But there are certain mining sites that require the capabilities of both methods. Here are examples of how and when to consider using both continuous surface mining and drill and blast on the same mining site.

Surface mining in southern Africa: borrowing from the ocean

It’s probably not how many Europeans or North Americans imagine a diamond mine. But Oranjemund, Namibia, is an important site for extraction of the precious stones. However, retrieving the gems is far from straightforward for Namdeb, the public-private partnership that operates the mine.

The advanced technology in the Vermeer surface miner

Technological advances have allowed the Vermeer surface miner to incorporate features including real-time machine data, GPS technology and a full-function remote control. Here’s a breakdown of the three features.

Unique solution boosts efficiency

Russalt’s strategic commitment to cutting-edge technology led to a fundamental review of the way salt is mined. Learn how they collaborated with Vermeer Corporation and their local dealer to design a unique Terrain Leveler SEM solution that would help boost efficiency in their operations.

Current trends in surface mining and excavation

The surface mining industry has seen a drastic shift from traditional drilling and blasting methods to precision mining. Learn why and how to keep up in the shift.

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