This paper provides an insight into how customised carrier solutions from Combilift can address the pain points presented by oversized and heavy parts.

Advances in digital technology are set to transform safety in the mining industry and equip remote operating centres with better tools and leading-edge analytics to improve the safety of workers in high risk locations. 

Ora Banda Mining began the process of restarting operations at the Davyhurst gold mine in 2019. As part of the capital works programme they needed to re-establish a power station. They required power for their processing plant, administration complex, exploration and core processing facilities, main mine camp, underground mining offices, and primary communications facilities. Given … Continue reading Virtual gas power plant minimises emissions for miners →

M2P Engineering designed a modular inflatable orepass overhead protection system (OPS) that included various length modules of five metre, 10 metre and 20 metre cells. The system that can be utilised on varying length orepasses within the mine. Each cell can be individually deflated and removed from the rest of the system without compromising the … Continue reading Orepass overhead protection system →

This guide to digitalisation discusses how mining organisations can use the sector’s global head start as a springboard for optimisation and improvements.

Constantly seeking safer ways to work underground, Rio Tinto trialled the Hovermap mobile LIDAR scanner to map drive deformation at its Argyle Diamond Mine.

Efficiency is critical in industries such as mining due to the versatile nature of the jobs performed. So how do you save time, increase productivity, decrease disruptions and downtime, and improve asset utilisation all at once?

Vocus makes hybrid cloud easy by offering network, colocation, private and public cloud solutions that enable you to arrange and connect all your infrastructure equipment.

The sometimes tricky task of removing a primary or secondary scraper from a conveyor belt for maintenance or replacement has been made a whole lot easier and safer.

RINGSPANN recently built its biggest and most high-performance housing freewheel to date for an Asian plant construction company. The extraordinary unit was shipped a while ago and is now used by a chemical factory as an overrunning clutch in the drive system of a fan with oversized dimensions. With its nominal torque of just over … Continue reading RINGSPANN Housing Freewheels: When size does matter? →

Leading the way in digital transformation, one of Australia’s largest mining and engineering companies was looking closely at its operating efficiency. Years of growth through acquisition had resulted in a highly complex IT structure; plagued by high operational costs and multiple ERP solutions and software licenses – all running on aging infrastructure. The decision to … Continue reading Local mining giant delivers one of the largest Oracle cloud transformations in Australian history →

Aura IQ was designed and tested in partnership by Australia-based, ASX listed Future Fibre Technologies, and leading mining industry research organisation, Mining3. The system uses fibre optic cable and revolutionary photonic sensing technology, integrated with advanced signal processing algorithms and predictive analytics, to proactively monitor and track the health of the rollers along mining conveyor … Continue reading Smart cloud-based conveyor health monitoring →

With mining, minerals, and metals operations often broken down by information silos, getting full visibility can be challenging. Fortunately, a unified approach is possible with an Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) Strategy. Read our free e-guide today to see how an IOC approach can help you drive profitability and resiliency here. 

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.

The mineral sands mining industry is changing. Resources are becoming depleted and new projects are often in remote and challenging environments. Water management is a priority on these sites, especially as regulatory standards continue to tighten. In response, sand miners across the world are choosing smaller, mobile plants. CDE’s wet processing solutions are built on … Continue reading A new era for mineral sands with CDE Global →

Up to 32% of injuries in surface mining occur due to strenuous movements. One way to reduce this risk is to eliminate the need for human force when removing G.E.T. A new hydraulic arm can safely remove and install G.E.T. without direct human contact. Direct human involvement in G.E.T. installation and change outs increases the … Continue reading Reduce risk of injury: change out G.E.T. without direct human contact →

If your work involves cranes, hoists or the lifting of any type of load, you understand the unique challenges posed by these types of applications. Safety, reliability and productivity are always on your mind. Fortunately, Allen-Bradley® drives are specifically designed to make your job easier. And you can select the type of drive that best … Continue reading PowerFlex Drives for Crane and Hoist Applications →

As the capital projects industry accelerates its adoption of technology solutions, you cannot afford to get left behind. But before you implement capital project management software, you must consider how this change will impact overall project success. Fill out the form below and get the free guide, “8 Must-Haves for Successful Tech Change Management.” You’ll … Continue reading 8 Must-Haves for Successful Tech Change Management →

Altra Motion Overrunning clutches and backstop brands Formsprag Clutch, Marland Clutch and Stieber improve plant efficiency in heavy industries by preventing potentially damaging and costly reverse running and uncontrolled acceleration of loaded conveyor systems. With over 85 years of experience, Formsprag Clutch, Marland Clutch and Stieber provide advanced backstopping solutions to meet bulk material handling … Continue reading Mine Conveyor Backstop Application Guide →

Although the number of tailings dam failures have generally fallen since the 1960s, the scale and increased capacity of modern tailings dams means the impact and scale of a failure is far more significant. Are you doing enough to monitor your tailings dam effectively?