Index
- Anglo American
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- Bowen Basin
- CFMEU
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- copper
- environment
- exploration
- FIFO
- finance
- Fortescue Metals Group
- gas
- Glencore
- gold
- Hunter Valley
- infrastructure
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- job cuts
- jobs
- legal
- lithium
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- manufacturing
- mergers and acquisitions
- mining
- mining jobs
- New South Wales
- New Zealand
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- NSW
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- Pilbara
- QLD
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- Safety
- South Australia
- technology
- uranium
- WA
- Western Australia
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Selection of synthetic vs minerals oils in fixed plant applicationsSeptember 20, 2019 0 comment
The question is by no means a one size fits all solution. Synthetic lubricants are designed for specific applications and are generally more resistant to oxidative processes.
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Pumping up gold production rates at Greenfields MillSeptember 20, 2019 0 comment
FMR Investments was formed in 2007 when specialist hard rock underground mining services provider Barminco – founded in 1987, divested its contracting business.
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Segnut innovation reduces hefty maintenance costsSeptember 19, 2019 0 comment
Mining maintenance spending in Australia is expected to rise by more than 60 per cent annually to $12 billion by 2022, according to fastener manufacturer Segnut.
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Mine commissions new technology to keep the lights onSeptember 18, 2019 0 comment
Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives help mines reduce energy consumption and lower unplanned downtime.
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Easy tracking on shaky groundSeptember 18, 2019 0 comment
Mistracking of conveyor systems is an all-too-common occurrence in the mining industry, leading to considerable costs to human safety, productivity and power consumption. The root cause of mistracking often falls outside of a system operator’s control. Mine site vibrations and ground problems, for example, can cause conveyors to be misaligned. Other causes, such as structure … Continue reading Easy tracking on shaky ground
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Uncovering the strength of digitalisationSeptember 17, 2019 0 comment
Mine owner or operators and the contractors who work for them have been riding a wild wave of mineral price fluctuations over the past decade.
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BME eyes Canada with Consbec JVSeptember 17, 2019 0 comment
Blasting and explosives company BME, a member of Omnia Group, has entered into a joint venture (JV) in Canada with Consbec, a surface drilling and blasting contractor.
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Lincom makes mark with compact mobile impact recirculating crusherSeptember 16, 2019 0 comment
Lincom Group’s size reduction crusher has been successfully processing concrete for Auckland Quarry, a quarry in the city’s central suburb of Mt Wellington.
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FIFO vs residential hire: A tug of warSeptember 16, 2019 0 comment
Not only are companies constantly faced with hiring decisions throughout the course of a mine life, they must also contend with the FIFO debate in Australia’s mining regions.
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SMC delivers gains when the dust has settledSeptember 16, 2019 0 comment
Lots of products are destined to sit and gather dust, but for SMC Corporation it’s not a criticism, but a design feature.
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Diversity and inclusion front and centre at IMARCSeptember 16, 2019 0 comment
Championing diversity and inclusion in the mining industry means challenging stereotypes, being uncomfortable and rejecting tick-a-box solutions.
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How a greener clean benefits your organisationSeptember 16, 2019 0 comment
Most of the time, environmentally friendly cleaning solutions are more cost-effective because fewer – and cheaper – resources are needed to achieve equal or better results.
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Flexco universal lightweight cleaner pole enhances conveyor safetySeptember 16, 2019 0 comment
The conveyor experts at Flexco have developed a Universal lightweight cleaner pole that is delivering much-needed relief for maintenance workers at mine operations.
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Kingspan BioDisc wastewater treatment plantSeptember 16, 2019 0 comment
Kingspan sets the standards for commercial and domestic wastewater treatment solutions, with more than 60 years of global innovation and manufacturing experience.
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How mining companies are using AI, machine learning and robotsSeptember 13, 2019 0 comment
Many of us would assume that advances in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning would have been driven by the mining industry, due to the remote mine sites, the hazardous nature of the work and the high costs of labour and transport.
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Plug and unplug: Engineering designs that workSeptember 13, 2019 0 comment
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s visit to AusProof’s Gladstone factory in Queensland during April recognised the company’s standing as an innovator and domestic manufacturer.
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Qualifications a big asset to career in industry maintenanceSeptember 12, 2019 0 comment
CQUniversity’s Asset and Maintenance Management qualifications are a practical and flexible pathway for careers in big industry.
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Komatsu diversifies in Western Australia with BHP dealSeptember 12, 2019 0 comment
Australian Mining speaks with Komatsu Australia chief executive Sean Taylor about what an agreement to deploy haul trucks at BHP’s South Flank project means for the company and Western Australia.
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SMC offers smart positioning for miningSeptember 12, 2019 0 comment
The tough operating conditions in the mines require constant innovation. SMC is committed to developing robust products which suit the production environment and answer the customer call for products which are easy to install, reliable, easy to maintain and robust enough to withstand the elements of their mining application.
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Pushing mining onto an innovative pathwaySeptember 11, 2019 0 comment
Advitech uses its knowledge in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing to develop solutions that improve mining operations.