Diacon Australia is expanding its Australian presence with a new purpose-built facility which offers more access to its locally-made conveyor guarding and dust control solutions.

LSM Technology managing director Peter Woodford explains why his company’s QCABAIR Core Mixing Plenum provides the best dust protection in the industry.

In the search for the perfect epoxy grouting compound to install critically aligned machinery for mining, site engineers often look for these attributes: high compressive strength, high impact strength, resistance to fatigue, ease of mixing and levelling, fast curing, low shrinkage and resistance to weathering and chemicals.  The Epirez® Chockfast® Red and Chockfast® Orange compounds from ITW Polymers and Fluids … Continue reading Building on solid foundations →

The original equipment manufacturer’s breakthrough autonomous blasthole drill is a big stride forward in safety and productivity.

The topic of greenhouse gas emissions came to the fore recently as world leaders attended a climate summit in April and made new pledges towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of their countries’ Paris Agreement commitments. In Australia, the electricity sector is the biggest polluter, accounting for 33% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.1Any … Continue reading The business sense of adopting high-efficiency motors in mining →

If ever an activity needed improving, it’s condition monitoring for mining machinery. Enter Schaeffler’s OPTIME solution: An intuitive, interconnected and inexpensive way to save businesses time and money on the upkeep of all their moving parts.  The wireless OPTIME solution allows mining operations to stay on top of day-to-day activities with the confidence that all machinery … Continue reading Avoiding the cost of poor condition monitoring →

SRK Consulting highlights why operations need to be stress-tested against a range of environmental scenarios.

Australian Mining looks at the latest innovative equipment, technology and services being displayed by leading OEMs at this year’s MINExpo exhibition in Las Vegas.

AusIMM’s 2021 New Leaders Conference will be held in Brisbane and online in September, providing an opportunity for young professionals to network with their peers, connect with renowned mining leaders and discuss important issues impacting the industry. As the mining sector rapidly evolves, its workforce must be willing to step into this new environment to … Continue reading AusIMM’s snapshot of future mining leadership →

The impact of particle abrasion wear on equipment used in coal processing can be significant. Ever-persistent abrasion and wear takes a major toll on centrifuges, pulverisers, conveyors, chutes, augers, and other equipment. It can ultimately cause unexpected, costly downtime or greatly reduced equipment life. For a major coal mine in Queensland, high abrasion from coarse … Continue reading Dealing with particle abrasion wear in coal processing →

Driver fatigue is one of the most dangerous risks to worker safety on our roads. Liebherr-Australia’s Brandon Robinson-Smith tells Safe to Work about how he turned a life-changing experience into an inspiring lesson for the mining industry.

CR Mining’s multi-pronged approach to wheel loader optimisation uses tough tech and a smart cast lip. The DecaEdge 1545 is a premium product from a reliable manufacturer.

Throughout his years of experience as power transmission engineer with CBC Australia, Tony Voiklis has concluded that raw edge, or cogged, v-belts were not ideal for applications in harsh environments. That perception took a 180-degree turn when he learned about the superior performance of the Carlisle Power-Wedge Cog-Belt by Timken. As manager of power transmission applications in South Australia … Continue reading A change in perception: Building a case for raw edge belts in iron ore →

As eye safety in the workplace becomes an increasingly important issue, Bollé Safety’s Silex+ Small allows for maximum protection with a focus on comfort and fashion.

Australia’s critical minerals sector is well-positioned to benefit from growing interest from Korean investors. Their relationship is built on resources, reputation and mutual trust.

Diacon Australia is a pioneer of plastic conveyor guards in Australia and has continued to remain a cut above competing products for conveyor systems.