When a steel plate became lodged in a transfer chute it caused a tear in the conveyor belt that stretched more than 100 metres. REMA TIP TOP’s rapid response maintenance team was mobilised to carry out a belt insert which was completed without incident in under 60 hours, minimising the downtime of one of this … Continue reading REMA’s rapid response team delivers conveyor belt repair in under 60 hours →

When promoting safety products to the mining industry there are a number of strategies that advertisers can use to reach their target audience.

Hastings Deering faced strong competition this year as a finalist at the 2018 Queensland Mining Awards (QMA) in the McLanahan Safety Award Category.

RFI’s POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Digital Drift is an easy-to-install solution for overcoming the constraints of typical underground communication networks.

Replacing conveyor belts is an essential requirement for the safe and efficient operation of any business that handles bulk material. But productivity and profits almost always suffer because such tasks invariably require a complete conveying system shutdown. Naturally any way of reducing shutdown time is always eagerly welcomed. Not surprisingly, the client in this belt … Continue reading Conveyor belt changeout case study: Collaboration reduces shutdown time →

The container leasing company has added value to various industries over the past 50 years. Now, it is targeting growth in this regard with mining companies.

There are many reasons why companies want to improve the productivity or quality of their welding operations, but real improvements aren’t achievable without quality data.

When it comes to welding, there is no ‘one size fits all’ process. Weighing up the benefits of each process and its suitability to the applications of a business is essential.

Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance protects organisational directors and officers from the financial and reputational costs of regulatory or legal action.

When it comes to welding, there is no ‘one size fits all’ process. Weighing up the benefits of each process and its suitability to the applications of a business is essential.

Amidst trending discussions around the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and security fiascos at Facebook, Equifax, Sony, and others, public demand for iron-clad protection of data has never been more prominent.

 New connection adaptors enable the use of innovative sensors to check hydro-pneumatic accumulators without having to manually work on them.  The new SBAA and SDAA types of accumulator adaptors from STAUFF enable the non-contact checking of the accumulator pre-charge pressure of hydro-pneumatic bladder and diaphragm accumulators using STAUFF’s PT-RF pressure transmitter and a corresponding reader … Continue reading RFID non-contact technology: Checking pre-charge pressure on bladder and diaphragm accumulators →

When it comes to welding, there is no ‘one size fits all’ process. Weighing up the benefits of each process and its suitability to the applications of a business is essential.

Amidst trending discussions around the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and security fiascos at Facebook, Equifax, Sony, and others, public demand for iron-clad protection of data has never been more prominent.

Mining is a costly business. The equipment alone is worth millions, not to mention the daily costs associated with operating a mine site. So it makes sense that mining companies would want to keep costs down wherever possible. One of the best ways to do this is by reducing production downtime and unscheduled maintenance, which can result in astronomical costs, onsidering … Continue reading Mining cost savings: Small details make a big difference →

The container leasing company has added value to various industries over the past 50 years. Now, it is targeting growth in this regard with mining companies.

Accidents in the workplace happen. Ignorance about safety in the workplace, however, is inexcusable. In the modern Australian working context, there are stringent safety codes set by law for those working with hazardous substances. The question for managers to consider though is one about minimising risk. Besides adhering to the regulations, what actions can an … Continue reading Injuries in the workplace from hazardous substances: Minimising the risks and impact →

Sandvik’s 3 Pillar Framework provides efficient monitoring and accurate reporting of data, smart management systems and intelligent machines equipped with automation systems like Sandvik’s AutoMine and OptiMine.

As Epiroc looks to an autonomous future in mining, the company reflects on the Australian project that has set a strong foundation in this area. Australian Mining writes.

Following several years’ intensive R&D and a successful launch in North American territories, Dyno Nobel is bringing its Differential Energy system to Australia.