Being able to detect a problem on a conveyor belt from the seat of a desk is now the reality for mining operations across Australia because of a new digital monitoring technology available for belt conveyor components. A recent trial of the Belt Conveyor Intelligence™ system proved to be the difference between an inconvenient belt … Continue reading Belt cleaner monitoring technology trial prevents a $37,000 belt replacement →

When emergency strikes and miners underground are unable to escape, it is critical to provide them with a sustained source of safe breathing air. Over the years, mining operations have learned that it is imperative to have a proactive plan in place to safeguard against the possibility of an event underground leaving people unable to … Continue reading Emergency preparedness for miner safety →

Welding can be a risky occupation that requires welders to manoeuvre around high heat applications in often precarious conditions, while handling flames and arcs of up to 6000 degrees. To further complicate things, welders frequently need to adjust the weld settings for their projects which quickly becomes time consuming if the power source is located … Continue reading Weld, cut, heat: How ArcReach technology is sparking the future of mining →

Focusing on its top challenges for 2022 and beyond, the mining industry is driving innovation and digital transformation to address productivity, safety and ESG issues as a priority. Utilising the plethora of data already available could be the secret to unlocking crucial value from your assets so you can enforce better quality control, optimise your … Continue reading Digital trends and digging for value in data →

This Practical Guide to Welding Fume Control gives workplaces clear and practical advice that can help to keep welding fume exposure to an acceptable level. This guide is based on a simple premise – the health risk posed by welding fume is serious, however, keeping yourself safe can be straightforward. In this guide, AWS outlines … Continue reading A new and improved practical guide to welding fume control →

Mining, one of the oldest industries on planet earth, is now thinking about the future. The business of mining is difficult and complex from an environmental, social, political, and technological perspective. Consequently, Honeywell is doing work to  help to make the mining industry safer, smart and much more sustainable. Download the whitepaper here.   

Geotechnical practitioners need to monitor and forecast a collapse to minimise the risk of injury and damage to employees, equipment, and operations. 

The goal of any business is to maximize profits by optimizing resources, processes and technology. This is especially true in mining, where the initial extraction processes can drastically impact downstream activities and the overall profitability of an operation. Open-pit mines often view blasting as separate from other extraction activities. However, results of the blast such … Continue reading Maximizing profits with fragmentation analysis →

The Altra Motion-Svendborg Brakes UCcase is a portable IIOT tool leased to customers either REMOTELY or in consultation with a Qualified Altra Motion-Svendborg Service Technician. When the Universal Control Case is connected through a wi-fi hotspot or ethernet cable, it automatically connects to an Altra Motion-Svendborg Brakes tech allowing for real-time trouble shooting resolution, instant … Continue reading Remote real-time IIoT solution: Altra Motion-Svendborg Brakes Universal Control Case →

Every now and then, an innovation comes along that changes the industry. Atlas Copco’s range of E-Air VSD compressor range is a game-changer when it comes to performance, energy-efficiency and versatility. The E-Air’s VSD motor is clean, compact, energy-efficient and quiet, while the compressors are easy to install and operate. No emissions, unrivaled efficiency, low … Continue reading Electric mobile air compressors with VSD technology →

Far from its Glasgow head office and the COP26 conference halls, Aggreko has been embarking on a new phase of industrial sustainability north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. It has been integral to the development of a newly commissioned gas station at Ora Banda Mining’s Davyhurst Gold Mine, part of a broader global strategy to … Continue reading Aggreko powers smooth energy transition →

SD WAN (software-defined wide area networks) can deliver exceptional networking benefits including better application performance and user experiences, more reliable traffic management, and increased visibility into the network. As organisations are quickly realising – not all SD-WAN offerings are created equal. There are critical steps that must occur between SD-WAN deployment and achieving a return … Continue reading Vocus: Not all SD WAN offerings are created equal →

It’s not uncommon to think if the fasteners are holding the belt together and the material is moving along, the splice is just fine. However, most of all conveyor belt failures are due to improper splicing, and the biggest problems can occur with an improperly spliced belt including mistracking and damage to other conveyor components. … Continue reading A premium quality staple system for mining →

CMOC’s Northparkes mine is one of Australia’s largest copper producers. After completing a ventilation upgrade, the condition of two ventilation shafts which experienced partial failure needed monitoring. Find out how Northparkes identified potential points of failure early and are now better prepared to maintain the essential return air incline. In 2018, CMOC’s Northparkes mine commenced … Continue reading Vent raise hazard monitoring at Northparkes block cave mine →

Global Road Technology has developed an efficient dust management strategy for a client as part of the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane. Cross River Rail (CRR) is Queensland’s largest public transport project. The $5.4 billion project is set to deliver four new underground stations and upgrades to eight above-ground stations. The project also includes … Continue reading Case study: Tunnelling operations dust control →

Hidden in the frame of a massive mining machine, a 60-litre V16 diesel engine rated at 2500hp may not appear significant in a physical sense. Yet its contribution to lower cost of production – and reduced carbon footprint – is critical.

With COVID-19 impacting the ability of mining operators to access service and parts, equipment reliability has never been more important, says Paul Allenby, regional sales manager for Australian mining machinery service provider BTP Group.

A Canadian mining site has deep-shaft mines which go almost 10,000 feet below the surface. As you get further down, the temperature increases so a cooling solution is required to allow miners to continue working.

In the final quarter of 2021, Australian Mining readers were asked to participate in an industry-first survey. The Environmental Technology in Sustainability survey was launched with the aim of gaining a better understanding of how the sector is currently using technology to monitor and carry out environmental and restoration works. This white paper unveils and … Continue reading Environmental Technology in Sustainability Report: Australian Mining Industry Survey Results →

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