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line . The company has developed the F330 Continuous Miner for coal mining . The Continuous Miner , which can be customized for manual or remote control operations , will allow mine operators worldwide the ability to mine a cleaner product and increase their recoverable reserves dramatically . In addition , GE is working to develop an improved high capacity hauglage system . Through extensive research and engineering , the company has developed the HI-CAP XL Continuous Haulage system , which boasts impressive features such as dual 180 degree articulating crawlers , 90 degree cross-cut capabilities , increased visibility , safety and operator comfort , and remote control capabilities .
But GE isn ’ t done just yet . The company is also competing with
‘ The battery powered scoop further underscores GE Mining ’ s progress towards bringing the next generation of superior underground mining equipment to the industry ”
- Geoff Knox , CEO of GE Mining
Fairchild “ Hi-Cap XL ” haulage system
20 D ecember 2014