When it comes to moving materials there are a number of options. You’ve got a series of different types of pump as well as other solutions such as vacuum based systems. We’ve written this article as a way to demystify the differences and highlight some of the pros and cons. In the interests of keeping things tidy we’ve focused specifically on the options for pumping slurry. So before we begin let’s take a look at what exactly a slurry is and why it is such an important thing to move around. Especially in the mining industry.