News
Hastings secures funding for WA rare earths development
August 21, 2017Comments 0Hastings Technology Metals plans to raise $15.5 million to fund development of the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.Read More
Caterpillar unveils lastest 988K XE wheel loader
August 21, 2017Comments 0Caterpillar has released the new Cat 988K XE wheel loader with a high-efficiency electric drive system for increased fuel efficiency and lower total cost of ownership.Read More
Thai Government lifts suspension of Kingsgate’s Chatree mine
August 21, 2017Comments 0Thailand’s Government has lifted the temporary suspension of Kingsgate Consolidated’s Chatree gold mine, allowing it to reapply for a mining license.Read More
Zinc-air batteries power University of Sydney research
August 21, 2017Comments 0University of Sydney researchers have found a solution for one of the biggest stumbling blocks preventing zinc-air batteries from overtaking conventional lithium-ion batteries as the power…Read More
Resurgent iron ore price lifts Fortescue
August 21, 2017Comments 0Fortescue Metals Group more than doubled its profit in the 2017 financial year as iron ore prices surged.Read More
Metso splits minerals division into two business areas
August 21, 2017Comments 0Metso is restructuring its minerals business by dividing it into two new areas – Minerals Services and Minerals Consumables.Read More
Advanced Schaeffler Plummer Block and Seal Combination for Harsh Mining Conditions
August 21, 2017Comments (0)Schaeffler’s SNS plummer block and BTAC Taconite seal combination is specially designed for heavily loaded applications in harsh conditions. New generation FAG SNS Plummer Block Housings are ...Read More
Why Buying Non-Genuine Parts Can Cost Lives And Business
August 21, 2017Comments (0)Having machinery working to its optimal performance is integral to the efficient operation of a mine, yet some are risking lives and livelihoods by buying non-genuine ...Read More
Features
RCT delivers innovation powerhouse
August 17, 2017Comments 0Innovation has been the driving force behind RCT’s success with the company going from strength to strength in the past 45 years.Read More
Lifting productivity and safety performance through collaboration
August 16, 2017Comments 0Schenck Process has collaborated with industry partners to develop a solution that is delivering safety and cost benefits during train loading chute change outs.Read More
New contracts lift optimism for mining services companies
August 15, 2017Comments 0How did the first half of 2017 fare for services companies operating in the Australian mining industry? Australian Mining investigates.Read More
Next generation crushing technology improves safety and efficiency
August 14, 2017Comments 0An investment in next generation crushing technology has boosted plant safety and efficiency for Boral in South Australia.Read More
Oil and Gas
Record month for LNG as Gorgon, North West Shelf increase output
August 17, 2017Comments 0Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments for the month of July reached a record 5.4 million tonnes (Mt), driven by higher output from Gorgon and the…Read More
Aussie based ALS sells oil and and gas business
July 17, 2017Comments 0Australian testing and inspection services company ALS has entered an agreement to sell its multinational oil and gas business to Chicago-based Madison Industries for $109 million.Read More
Monadelphous secures $600m contract at Woodside’s LNG operations
June 22, 2017Comments 0Monadelphous has won more work in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, with Woodside Petroleum awarding the engineering company a $600 million contract to provide maintenance…Read More
Australian Maritime Systems wins contract at Chevron-operated Gorgon LNG project
June 21, 2017Comments 0Australian Maritime Systems Group (AMSG) has been awarded a contract by Chevron to design and install a new vessel tracking service (VTS) system to manage shipping…Read More
Monadelphous wins Ichthy LNG contract, adds $125m of work
June 15, 2017Comments 0Engineering company Monadelphous has secured new contracts and additional work worth a combined $125 million.Read More
Four key challenges ahead for the Australian mining sector
June 09, 2017Comments 0While the mining sector has experienced tough times it seems there are calmer waters ahead, according to trade credit insurer Atradius.“Australia is one of... Read More
Products
Standard And Safety Controller In One Unit
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New range of greases for rolling bearings
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Resources
Smartsense Atmospheric And Environmental Monitoring System
August 21, 2017Comments 0Becker Mining Systems is a leading global supplier of unique solutions for the mining industry. Its solutions, which include Energy Distribution, Automation, Communication, Transportation and Roof...Read More
Bearing Contamination – How to Prevent a Problem that Causes 25 per cent of All Premature Failures
August 17, 2017Comments 0Bearing reliability is a crucial component of productivity and uptime in expensive machinery and plant throughout industries such as mining, manufacturing, bulk handling and primary production....Read More
Reducing Fatigue Risk Through Technology
August 17, 2017Comments 0One of the most overlooked influencers in human error and accident causation is the effect of fatigue. It is often regarded as a contributing factor with...Read More
5 reasons to specify an ATEX and IECEx approved crane in hazardous environments
August 16, 2017Comments 0Cranes and hoists often operate in hazardous, dangerous and potentially explosive areas, where a single incident can cause significant, personal injury, damage, downtime and loss of...Read More
