Modern Quarrying October-November 2017

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Large Komatsu wheel loader en route to Zambia Komatsu Mining Corporation, previ- ously Joy Global has partnered with First QuantumMinerals to supply a P&H L-2350 wheel loader for the Sentinel Copper Mine operation in Zambia. The unit is designed to achieve Class haul trucks in use at Sentinel Mine,” says Morris Rowe, GM at Sentinel Mine. “Once operational, it will provide us with a supplementary loading capability that will enhance our flexibility to sustain our ore feed at the correct quantities and

qualities. We look forward to commis- sioning this mega machine in December 2017, and loading many millions of safe, productive tonnes of ore with the L2350 loader.” www.komatsu.com

greater operating hours due to a robust structural design and modular compo- nents, and provides the best possible fuel consumption levels due to the power regeneration capacity of the Joy SR Hybrid Drive Technology. The P&H wheel loader comes equipped with the latest safety features that meet global requirements recognised by leading mining industry safety councils. “The L2350 was selected as our pre- ferred choice for a loader as it is the only wheel loader capable of loading our Ultra

The Komatsu P&H L-2350 wheel loader is destined for the Sentinel Copper Mine operation in Zambia.

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MODERN QUARRYING October - November 2017