ABSTRACT
The paper re-visits an old and proven concept of winzing, a method widely used in the past to gather exploration data for accurate definition of mining environment. It is proposed to use a mobile Supersucker, a giant vacuum cleaner, to carry out winzing activities underground. A brief description of conventional winzing used in the past is provided, together with a discussion on other underground bulk exploration methods used in Australia to date. Historical background, principles of the proposed system, Supersucker’s construction details and productivities, and benefits and advantages of the proposed system in comparison with other exploration methods, are outlined. Other relevant applications of underground Supersuckers are also very briefly discussed in the paper.
