Story: Mining and underground resources
Heavy earth-moving machinery is needed to excavate the hard rock found in most West Coast opencast mines. This hydraulic excavator is loading a 120-tonne truck that hauls coal to the bins. For a sense of scale, note the driver to the upper right of the truck.
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