ABE review pumping options available to European quarry operators

Going with the flow

Many quarry operators opt for pumps with long-used designs rather than looking for newer alternatives that could offer cost and efficiency savings. Claire Symes reports

Limited access to new mineral resources in Europe means that quarry operators have to quarry deeper at existing sites or work in less than ideal conditions. In many cases this involves managing ground water on site effectively to allow work to continue, but while minimising environmental impact.

According to Godwin Pumps managing director John Paz, the latest pump technology can not only reduce operational costs but also improve efficiency. However, he sai.....