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over the face to minimize the likelihood of sparks occurring when the shearer picks strike rock. By automating manual processes, face workers can be removed from these hazardous areas.

Environmental impacts

As with many mining techniques, it is important to consider the local and regional environmental impacts from longwall mining.

Subsidence

Longwall mine subsidence (LWMS) is an anthropogenic process that has many ecological and environmental impacts, particularly on soil health

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