Equipping a mining site can be a challenging endeavour – it is often expensive, time consuming and the machinery must meet strict specifications.

Gender diversity is at the top of the agenda for many firms, not as a societal obligation but because of the real value it delivers.

Rising energy demand and climate concerns are facing off over the continuity of coal production in Australia.

RPMGlobal regional general manager Michael Baldwin zooms in on problems that come with digital uptake, and whether the promises of digitalisation are real.

Adam Holland, CDE Meta, explains about how wet processing can transform mining waste into a sustainable value-added resource.

Total Oil Australia explains why lubrication assessment and site audits aren’t as straightforward as they seem, and often require professional insight.

Kal Tire has proven that tyre management in underground mining can be an innovative activity that improves the safety and productivity of operations.

Automation is considered the future of mining, but as two of Dyno Nobel’s leaders explain, it can also be used to collect data that help to plan for sustainable outcomes.

For everything that has changed in the mining industry over the past decade Max Wijasuriya can find something that has stayed the same at Schenck Process. When Max Wijasuriya started as Schenck Process Australia’s managing director in August it didn’t take him long to feel comfortable in the role. The company’s diverse product range and … Continue reading Max makes his mark with Schenck Process return →

The case for mine electrification is about more than technology advancement. It also has the potential to contribute to the sustainability of the industry. 

Northparkes copper mine took its first steps towards underground loader automation back in the 1990s. More than 20 years on, it has become a global showcase for the enormous safety, maintenance and productivity benefits that automation can provide.

The Australian technology industry will only realise the full benefit of automation in the resources sector if vendors become ‘brand agnostic’ and open to collaboration with competitors, according to researchers and industry experts.

World Gold Council director John Mulligan probes into gold’s robustness amid threats of climate change, the global transition to renewables and the booming Asian economy. And the outlook is looking good.

TSI Incorporated explains how its personal dust monitoring instruments can help mining companies and other industries protect workers from exposure to respirable particulates in underground mines and confined spaces. Broadly speaking, a confined space is an area that is large enough for a worker to enter and do work, but is difficult to get in and out … Continue reading Personal exposure monitoring in confined spaces →

The industry body looks back on the year that was for the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sectors.