Pit & Quarry, October 2010
graded equipment now gives MFM the capability of producing more than 25 million tons of crushed limestone annually The secondary wash circuit accounts for 15 million tons of this production Parker and his crews are working to get the quarry in shape for this high production crushing Only the cap rock is blasted at the quarry The soft clay overburden and limestone are excavated from the pit Overburden is stockpiled in a confined area of the quarry and the limestone is hauled to the primary circuit Once in full production the pit will have 80 ft highwalls and limestone will be mined to within 10 ft of the water table We are currently working only one shift and have much room for expansion Parker says By receiving reliable support from Terex Great Southern Construction Equipment and Florida Processing Machinery MFM has a wealth of expertise and equipment resources at its disposal The biggest benefit is we have developed great working relationships for the future of the mine Mallard says Rick Zettler is president of Z Comm a company specializing in construction and aggregate equipment marketing public relations and freelance writing He can be reached at 319 265 0052 or zcomm@ mchsi com O P E R A T I O N S www pitandquarry com October 2010 PIT QUARRY 27
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