Vertex Minerals (ASX:VTX) purchased an Aramine L350D loader for incorporation into its underground fleet at the Reward gold mine in New South Wales, and it will be fitted with remotes to allow for operation from a remote location, according to a Wednesday Australian bourse filing.
The loader is specifically designed for small-size gold mining.
The company's engineering staff is exploring the areas of the mine above the 640 amalgamated level, the filing said. These areas will eventually be accessible by an incline ramp for access with jumbos and loaders.