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Rock is chewed up by a roadheader machine and will be hauled out using conveyer belts.

Keeping dust to a minimum and an ample air supply involves pumped-in fresh air and lots of vacuuming. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report

Rock is chewed up by a roadheader machine and will be hauled out using conveyer belts.