How does using the overburden in a quarry affect profit?

[CROWN PUBLICATIONS - JUNE 2020]

"In quarries when haul roads are in top condition, mining trucks run faster and safer. Meaning that up keeping the internal haul road system has a massive impact on truck haulage cycle efficiency, costs and production.

In a major Russian coal mine, the simple addition of an MB Crusher unit to their operation has brought in several advantages, including lowering truck operating costs and extending the life span of tyres and suspensions.

After the addition of the MB Crusher, the faster cycle times led to higher productivity and lower cost per tonne. [...]"