A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining
Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been elected the next secretary-general of the ISA, a leadership change that could slow the rush to strip-mine deep sea ecosystems.
In 2013 SAMSON Materials Handling launched the evolution of their wheeled Stormajor®. The BF40415T is a tracked derivative of the Stormajor® principle and offers market proven high performance and reliability and now with unrivalled maneuverability. This concept delivers a cost effective solution for stockpiling, barge loading, ship loading and rail wagon loading – in the world’s most arduous conditions at densities of up to 1.6 t/m3 and at a capacity of up to 625 m3/hr.
The new BF0415T has a number of key features and benefits. It is equipped with a folding 15 meter boom which along with its compact design enables it to be deployed and operational within minutes of being delivered to site
The advanced BF0415T has a huge radial range, capable of stockpiling at
+/- 65 degrees. It offers greater efficiency with fewer moves and a maximum stockpile value 3,130 m3 – The unit is easily operated through its remote control umbilical or optional radio control module.
The track-mounted BF0415T has been designed for utilization with ADT’s up to 30 tons capacity, road tipping trucks hauling 30 ton trailers and wheel loaders with a bucket capacity of up to 8m3. The Stormajor BF0415T can also be supplied with an interchangeable 20 meter boom making this the perfect solution for the owner-operator or fleet owner requiring huge stockpiling capacity over multiple sites.
