Coal mine removes contamination from mined material
Moranbah, QLD
At Goonyella Riverside Mine, screening equipment was introduced to separate unwanted contamination from coal overburden during mining operations. Using a FlipScreen screening bucket, operators processed material directly within the pit. The system helped remove debris and oversized material from spoil, improving material handling and keeping mining operations running efficiently.
Goonyella Riverside Mine
Large open-cut mining operations often deal with overburden containing a mix of rock, soil and occasional contamination such as timber, scrap metal or oversized debris. At Goonyella Riverside Mine near Moranbah, this mixed material could interfere with downstream handling and stockpiling if not managed effectively. Removing contaminants traditionally required separate processing equipment or manual intervention, which could slow production and disrupt equipment utilisation across the pit. With high volumes of material being moved continuously, the operation needed a way to screen spoil quickly without introducing additional bottlenecks into the mining cycle.
Challenge
To improve material handling, the mine deployed a FlipScreen EX130 screening bucket on one of its excavators working in the overburden zone. The rotating screening drum allowed operators to separate larger contaminants from finer spoil as material was loaded. Oversize debris remained inside the bucket while smaller spoil fell through the mesh, allowing cleaner material to continue through the normal handling process. Because the FlipScreen operates as an attachment to existing mining machinery, screening could occur wherever required within the pit without relocating fixed equipment.
Solution
The screening process helped the mine maintain a cleaner material stream and reduced the likelihood of contaminants entering downstream handling systems. By removing oversized debris directly within the excavation area, operators were able to keep production moving without interruptions caused by blocked crushers or damaged conveyors. The flexibility of the attachment also meant screening could be performed wherever contamination appeared within the pit. As a result, Goonyella Riverside Mine improved operational efficiency and reduced delays associated with handling mixed overburden material.
Result
FlipScreen EX130 removes contamination from mine spoil.
Mining
EX130
Coal overburden
Industry:
FlipScreen Model:
Material:
Coal mine removes contamination from mined material
Moranbah, QLD
Large open-cut mining operations often deal with overburden containing a mix of rock, soil and occasional contamination such as timber, scrap metal or oversized debris. At Goonyella Riverside Mine near Moranbah, this mixed material could interfere with downstream handling and stockpiling if not managed effectively. Removing contaminants traditionally required separate processing equipment or manual intervention, which could slow production and disrupt equipment utilisation across the pit. With high volumes of material being moved continuously, the operation needed a way to screen spoil quickly without introducing additional bottlenecks into the mining cycle.
Challenge
To improve material handling, the mine deployed a FlipScreen EX130 screening bucket on one of its excavators working in the overburden zone. The rotating screening drum allowed operators to separate larger contaminants from finer spoil as material was loaded. Oversize debris remained inside the bucket while smaller spoil fell through the mesh, allowing cleaner material to continue through the normal handling process. Because the FlipScreen operates as an attachment to existing mining machinery, screening could occur wherever required within the pit without relocating fixed equipment.
Solution
The screening process helped the mine maintain a cleaner material stream and reduced the likelihood of contaminants entering downstream handling systems. By removing oversized debris directly within the excavation area, operators were able to keep production moving without interruptions caused by blocked crushers or damaged conveyors. The flexibility of the attachment also meant screening could be performed wherever contamination appeared within the pit. As a result, Goonyella Riverside Mine improved operational efficiency and reduced delays associated with handling mixed overburden material.
Result
Mining
EX130
FlipScreen EX130 removes contamination from mine spoil.
Coal overburden
Industry:
FlipScreen Model:
Material:
At Goonyella Riverside Mine, screening equipment was introduced to separate unwanted contamination from coal overburden during mining operations. Using a FlipScreen screening bucket, operators processed material directly within the pit. The system helped remove debris and oversized material from spoil, improving material handling and keeping mining operations running efficiently.
Goonyella Riverside Mine
Coal mine removes contamination from mined material
Moranbah, QLD
Large open-cut mining operations often deal with overburden containing a mix of rock, soil and occasional contamination such as timber, scrap metal or oversized debris. At Goonyella Riverside Mine near Moranbah, this mixed material could interfere with downstream handling and stockpiling if not managed effectively. Removing contaminants traditionally required separate processing equipment or manual intervention, which could slow production and disrupt equipment utilisation across the pit. With high volumes of material being moved continuously, the operation needed a way to screen spoil quickly without introducing additional bottlenecks into the mining cycle.
Challenge
To improve material handling, the mine deployed a FlipScreen EX130 screening bucket on one of its excavators working in the overburden zone. The rotating screening drum allowed operators to separate larger contaminants from finer spoil as material was loaded. Oversize debris remained inside the bucket while smaller spoil fell through the mesh, allowing cleaner material to continue through the normal handling process. Because the FlipScreen operates as an attachment to existing mining machinery, screening could occur wherever required within the pit without relocating fixed equipment.
Solution
The screening process helped the mine maintain a cleaner material stream and reduced the likelihood of contaminants entering downstream handling systems. By removing oversized debris directly within the excavation area, operators were able to keep production moving without interruptions caused by blocked crushers or damaged conveyors. The flexibility of the attachment also meant screening could be performed wherever contamination appeared within the pit. As a result, Goonyella Riverside Mine improved operational efficiency and reduced delays associated with handling mixed overburden material.
Result
Mining
EX130
FlipScreen EX130 removes contamination from mine spoil.
Coal overburden
Industry:
FlipScreen Model:
Material:
At Goonyella Riverside Mine, screening equipment was introduced to separate unwanted contamination from coal overburden during mining operations. Using a FlipScreen screening bucket, operators processed material directly within the pit. The system helped remove debris and oversized material from spoil, improving material handling and keeping mining operations running efficiently.
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