Mechanization of Haulage Drilling in the Gold Mines of Anglo American Corporation

Author

John W. Wilson, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
J. G. Taylor

Editor(s)

Prosperetti, A.

Abstract

Mechanized drilling had been tested for two-and-a-half years to introduce jumbo equipment for main-haulage drilling, both pneumatically and hydraulically powered drifters. Diagrams illustrate development and operating results, together with drilling and blasting techniques.

Recommended Citation

J. W. Wilson and J. G. Taylor, "Mechanization of Haulage Drilling in the Gold Mines of Anglo American Corporation," Journal of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Jan 1975.

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1975 South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1975