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Page 16 of 24 Second Scooptram for South Crofty Miners at South Crofty have taken delivery of a second scooptram to speed up the tunneling process, as the mine prepares for full-scale tin production. The development comes at a time when the world price of tin has again reached a record high.  The new scooptram at South Crofty ready for clearing the way for tin production in the near future. Managing Director Kevin Williams made their new purchase, worth about £50,000, after a visit to Hanover in Germany. It is the first in a series of mining equipment that Baseresult Holdings Limited is buying over the next few months as progress towards full-scale mining accelerates. “The machines will be used in conjunction with each other to clean the rock out of the tunnels after blasting and then bringing the rock to the surface,” said Mr Williams. The new scooptram is currently being prepared for its underground activities and will start to be used within the next few weeks. |
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