With its flexibility and multifunctionality, small excavator mainly plays the following roles in mining:
Ore and material loading and transporting
Short-distance transfer: transferring mined ore or waste materials from the mine cave to the shaft or temporary stockpile, especially suitable for small-scale mines without rail transport conditions.
Matching with large-scale equipment: in large-scale mines, small excavators can assist excavators and loaders in sorting and loading ores (e.g. loading into mining trucks or lorries).
Handling of special working conditions
Rugged terrain operation: in mountains, slopes or loose geological (e.g. wetlands, muddy mining areas), relying on the track design to maintain stability, to complete mining or levelling operations.
Post-blast cleanup: quickly clean up debris and waste residue after blasting to accelerate the efficiency of mine resumption.
Mine Infrastructure Maintenance
Trench Excavation: for excavation of drainage ditches, cable ditches or pipeline trenches in the mine area, to ensure the operation of mine infrastructure.
Road repair: for quick repair or clearing obstacles when the road inside the mine is damaged.
Sampling and Exploration Support
Surface Sampling: In the exploration phase, the small excavator can dig shallow soil or ore samples to assist in analysing the distribution of ore veins.
Small Prospecting Pit Operations: To cooperate with geologists in digging prospecting pits to reduce damage to the environment.
Low-cost alternative
Economical: Compared to large mining machines, small excavators are cheaper to purchase and maintain, making them suitable for small mines, artisanal mining or projects with limited budgets.
Flexible transfer: it can be quickly transferred to different mining areas or temporary operating sites, adapting to the stage-by-stage needs of mining projects.
Applicable Scenarios
Small and medium-sized mines, sand and gravel quarries, open-pit quarries, tailings disposal, mine hole rehabilitation, etc.
Especially suitable for small-scale mining, complex terrain or dead-end operations that cannot be covered by large machinery.
Summary
small excavator in the mining industry is mainly responsible for accurate excavation, short-distance transport, flexible cleaning and other tasks, is an efficient complement to large mining equipment, but also an indispensable core tool for small-scale mining.
