The activities of a mine operation are not only buzzing at the site itself – they’re also moving along Australia’s busy train tracks. Vanessa Zhou speaks with Rio Tinto, Loram and the Queensland Resources Council about the importance of the rail sector.
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Northern Territory a top spot to restart Australian economy
Chief Minister Michael Gunner has described the Northern Territory as Australia’s rebound capital, providing the safest and quickest way to get back to business following the COVID-19 pandemic. Australian Mining speaks with two companies about the opportunity.
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Powering Australian made innovation
AusProof has been experienced in designing and manufacturing electric couplers for almost 50 years, with many more exciting developments on the horizon.
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Dynamic digital twinning made simple by Digital Twinning Australia
Digital Twinning Australia (DTA) uses the latest technologies, commonly found in every organisation, to create a digital twin or replica of your physical asset - a virtual representation of the built-form.
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Is a zinc comeback looming?
Zinc market turbulence is starting to fade as miners become more optimistic about the commodity’s future.
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Xylem turns wastewater into part of the mining cycle
Xylem’s vision as a company is to help create a world where water issues are no longer a barrier to human health, prosperity and sustainable development. In the mining industry, this means creating solutions for the benefit of the mine, its village and the wider community it serves.
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Prospect Awards 2020: A time to reflect on the industry
With the announcement of the 2020 Prospect Awards looming, Australian Mining reached out to its sponsors to stay on the pulse of what’s happening in the industry.
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McLanahan supports major upgrade at Boggabri
A partnership forged over more than a decade has delivered a new way of maintaining and refurbishing crushing equipment at the Boggabri mine in New South Wales.
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Safely organising your workshop with Bend-Tech Engineering
Maintaining an organised and structured workshop will enhance efficiency and significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents resulting in injury to occur.
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CBC, NTN resolve critical bearing issue remotely for mining customer
Mining and mineral processing operations in Australia are highly dispersed, and in many instances, far from major support centres. Mining companies are compelled to maintain critical insurance spares to mitigate equipment failure downtime. However, there are still gaps in component part inventories such as bearings.
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Toughing it out with the NSK Super-TF bearings
Tasmanian mine finds cost-effective coupling alternative
By using the Lovejoy Quick-Flex couplings by Timken to replace existing grid type couplings on a stacker conveyor system, a WebsterBSC mining client was able to achieve significant cost-savings, while also reducing the installation and maintenance time.
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Scoping study puts Minbos one step closer to creating food security in sub Saharan Africa
Minbos Resources’ scoping study demonstrates that the company could achieve robust returns in the near future, as it looks to build a nutrient supply and distribution business that stimulates agricultural production and promotes food security in sub Saharan Angola and the broader Congo Basin.
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Last chance to vote in Austmine METS survey
There are two weeks left for people in the mining industry to have their voices heard in the Austmine National Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) survey 2020.
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What’s the best way for mines to increase haulage capacity?
When mines look to increase haulage capacity, they typically consider adding more trucks to their fleet. But that may not necessarily be the most cost-effective solution.
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A quick and reliable cure for belt damage
While the score was only approximately 35mm wide and 10mm deep, the damage on the belt extended for 700 metres, and on a belt that was less than a month old, that cost more than $1 million dollars. As
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Machined base remediation: A one-shift fix for AGL Liddell power station
METs export hubs to drive regional economic growth
Austmine discusses how the industry body will develop export hubs to guide the mining equipment, technology and services sector’s expansion across Australia.
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Middle Island prepares to transition from junior to producer
Gold prices have been hovering at seven-year highs in 2020 as investors take advantage of its safe haven status. What does this mean for Middle Island Resources?
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Swift screening: Four time-tested tips to increase screening uptime
A producer’s job never ends. In addition to managing the mine, it’s the producer’s responsibility to keep all equipment in proper working order.
To do so, he or she uses different programs and services
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