Attracting and retaining key talent is one of the greatest challenges for mining industry HR leaders. KPMG’s Australian mining risk forecast for 2020/21 report highlights this challenge as a growing risk for mining companies in the coming years. A comprehensive benefits program could help you become an employer of choice by boosting the lifestyles and … Continue reading A guide to best-in-class employee benefits in mining →

Kirkland Lake Gold LTD is a growing gold producer operating in Canada and Australia. KLG produced 974,615 ounces in 2019, with target production for 2020 of 1,350,000 – 1,400,000 ounces. This growth is being driven by their US$3.8 billion acquisition of Detour Gold Corp in 2019 and sees their position rise six spots to number … Continue reading Kirkland Lake Gold case study →

Until recently, a lack of pressure on margins and in some cases, a lack of competition, has insulated many mining companies from the volatility that has driven business transformation elsewhere.

Pumps are one of the crucial components in industrial process plants. Many types of pumps are available in the market and selecting a suitable pump will depend on the type of liquid to be pump, how far the liquid would travel and the volume of liquid to be moved. Axial piston pumps utilize the principle … Continue reading Monitoring gaps in axial piston pumps →

Conveying systems are essential to any operation that requires the transport of bulk material. Despite their prevalence, conveyors pose the highest number of challenges for heavy industry applications. In fact, conveyor systems outrank every other asset in a mining operation in terms of reliability problems. This white paper provides an overview of the key challenges … Continue reading Optimising conveyor system performance in heavy industrial applications →

Condition monitoring has become an essential service to the modern mine – not just as a means to prevent catastrophic machine failure, but to improve maintenance and the uptime of equipment. Typically, condition monitoring has been a costly undertaking, and one that has required considerable time and resources to set up, as well as specific … Continue reading Optimal uptime: How a ‘plug and play’ solution provides high-scale condition monitoring at minimal cost for miners →

Rock drills are a highly demanding component to design and manufacture. With decades of dedication and engineering work we engineer technology that improves your profitability and simplifies your operation. To watch the video, please fill out the form below:

When it comes to getting the most out of field technology on jobsites, there are several factors that come into play. Mobile field solutions must be designed to perform for crews, wherever the work takes them. They also need to have an easy, modern user interface. Plus, they must incorporate industry standard processes and organisational … Continue reading Eight Must-Haves for Effective Field Execution Management →

In the first quarter of 2021, Australian Mining subscribers were invited to participate in an industry survey with the aim of gaining an understanding of how miners currently capture, analyse and report on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) to manage risks and improve their operational performance.

Gain insights on how to bridge siloed-project thinking to move to strategic, broader business benefit outcomes from one of Australia’s most successful connectivity transformations.

Wichita Clutch manufactures the original heavy-duty clutches and brakes designed to withstand the rigours of a wide range of industrial applications worldwide.

While automation has been widely used in mining for decades, it has typically been adopted in silos. This whitepaper discusses why integration is essential to realising the full benefits of automation.

Greater safety levels, along with efficiency and productivity are important factors that contribute towards competitiveness in the mining industry.

Aggreko’s extensive experience in the mining sector and our presence in the area allowed the company to devise a solution that would meet the stacker power demands at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine in Western Australia and deploy it rapidly.

With four R&D (research and development) centres in the APAC (Asia Pacific) region for specific product categories and over 100 materials science experts worldwide, Weir Minerals’ comprehensive lab and in-field test knowledge base for various wear-resistant materials in the market goes back for more than 50 years.

Atlas Copco’s WEDA electric submersible pumps and accessories are designed for an extensive range of dewatering applications across multiple industries.

A Queensland-based contracting business that works across the mining, civil and urban sector on-boarded fleet management system (FMS) technology to enhance the company’s operational advantages, identify gaps for improvement, and streamline reporting capabilities.

A transmission is an essential part of the mining power train. When it is isn’t working at optimum levels everything is impacted – which is why Sandvik offers an unmatched level of service for transmissions and driveline components, using digital technology to streamline the repair process.

Shark GETs provide the ultimate protection for your bucket, significantly extending life and reducing costly downtime.

In 2017, the International Agency for the Research on Cancer (IARC) reclassified welding fume as carcinogenic.