pictures of big quarry sites aqnd machines used

Here are some notable big quarry sites and the heavy machines commonly used in them:

1. Large Quarry Sites Around the World
– Carrara Marble Quarries (Italy) – Famous for white marble used in sculptures like Michelangelo’s *David*.
– Bingham Canyon Mine (USA) – One of the largest open-pit mines, primarily for copper.
– Yuba Goldfields (USA) – Massive gravel quarry in California.
– Pilbara Iron Ore Mines (Australia) – Some of the world’s largest iron ore quarries.
– Wieliczka Salt Mine (Poland) – An underground salt quarry turned tourist attraction.

2. Heavy Machines Used in Quarries
# Drilling & Blasting
– Blasthole Drills (e.g., *Atlas Copco Pit Viper, Sandvik DP1500*)
– Rock Drills & Jumbos (for controlled blasting)

# Loading & Hauling
– Wheel Loaders (e.g., *Caterpillar 992K, Volvo L350H*)
– Hydraulic Excavators (e.g., *Komatsu PC8000, Liebherr R 9800*)
– Dump Trucks (e.g., *BelAZ 75710, Caterpillar 797F*)

# Crushing & Processing
– Jaw Crushers (*Metso Nordberg C200*)
– Cone Crushers (*Sandvik CH860*)
– Mobile Crushers & Screeners (*Lokotrack LT series*)

# Support Equipment
– Bulldozers (*Cat D*)
– Graders (*Komatsu GD825A*)
– Water Trucks (for dust suppression)

Where to Find Pictures?
You can search for high-quality images on:
✔ [Google Images](https://images.google.com/) – Search terms like *”large quarry mining,” “giant dump trucks in mines,”* or *”marble quarry Italy.”*
✔ [Shutterstock](https://www.shutterstock.com/) or [Getty Images](https://www.gettyimages.com/) – Professional stock photos.
✔ [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/) – Videos of quarry operations with massive machines