MCARTHUR RIVER OPERATION

McArthur River miner Ken Pederson uses a remote controller to run the scoop tram, keeping himself at distance from the high grade uranium ore being moved from the extraction chamber to the underground grinding circuit.

MCARTHUR RIVER OPERATION

The main McArthur River head frame houses the hoist over the main (Pollock) shaft which deliver miners and equipment as deep as 680 metres below surface.