Dross removal to get to the black gold
Coal mining has been with us for hundreds of years, and Aussie coal keeps the power stations around the world working to give us electrical power. While change is on the horizon, for many around the world, that horizon is still many years away
1)- driverless trucks transporting the overburden a kilometre or so away
exif- Panny FZ-300; 1/800s x F4,0; ISO-100; lens at 450mm FFequiv
2)- the new 'hills' created by the overburden. This lot were about 3km long by 1/2-km wide x 75+/- m high
It means thousands of tonnes of dirt and rock moved to get to the prize
exif- Panny FZ-300; 1/1300s x F4,0; ISO-100; lens at 105mm FFequiv
As always, feedback welcome
Phil from the great land Downunder
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Closeups of the machinery used across the mines
Phil
1)- a truck in a viewing area ... note visitors
2)- the blade for a bulldozer in the mines ... 6,7metres / about 23-feet wide
Transporting equipment to / from mines for installation or repair also involves 3-vehicle escorts, flashing lights and 2-way radio in use and is a daily activity across the coal-fields regions of Oz
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