Excavation failures are particularly dangerous because they may occur quickly, limiting the ability of workers (and in some cases others in the vicinity) to escape especially if the collapse is extensive. The speed of an excavation collapse increases the risk associated with this type of work and the consequences are significant as the falling earth … Continue reading Bend-tech Engineering’s guide to excavator safety →

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National Group, through National Plant & Equipment, continues to be a key supplier of the latest heavy earthmoving equipment to the mining industry, including a Liebherr R 9200 excavator to an open-cut gold mine in western New South Wales.

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In the hunt for contracts in Queensland’s coal sector, MacKellar Mining has turned to Liebherr for the supply of equipment that offers a competitive advantage.

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