Consolidated Zinc is poised to acquire Westoz Lithium, which holds large exploration projects considered prospective for lithium, rare earth elements and base metals, all located in Western Australia’s Pilbara.

Industry expert Michael Rowe says the unsung hero of mechanical fastening is the liquid threadlocker. The longest standing manufacturer of threadlocker products is LOCTITE®. In fact, threadlocking fluid was invented in 1953 by a chemistry professor named Vernon K. Krieble, founder of the original LOCTITE brand. “Traditional methods of mechanical fastening often include lock washers, … Continue reading Threadlockers: Securing production in mining →

This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the 50/50 joint venture between NTN Corporation and CBC Australia, which began in 1971. According to Fabio Rebecchi, Product Manager for NTN bearings at CBC, as the mining sector has seen increased demand for iron ore and other key minerals over that time, there has been a corresponding … Continue reading NTN-CBC: Supporting Australian mining for 50 years →

Every major industry shift starts with a small step. The movement to ‘go green’ in the mines and quarries sector is no exception – with the adoption of greener cleaning products being one of the early markers of this shift. “Mining and quarrying managers have been increasingly seeking cleaning solutions for on-site that are comprised … Continue reading A greener cleaner for mines →

Thank you for taking the time to provide your insights to the state of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) technology in the mining industry. This research has been commissioned by INX Software, a globally trusted leader of fully-integrated environment, health and safety solutions driving the creation of safer, smarter and sustainable workplaces. INX’s solutions are standard … Continue reading Thank you for completing the EHS Survey →

Many mines regularly underload their trucks, requiring additional truck movements to shift the same amount of material, reducing profitability. During a load audit study, Loadscan found a customer over-stating loads by 13.7 per cent when measured against loads scanned with its load volume scanning (LVS) system. As a result of the study, the customer purchased … Continue reading Load volume scanning: A game-changer for mining →

OceanaGold’s Waihi gold mine is a narrow vein underground mine located on the North Island of New Zealand. As part of the mine extension project from the Correnso to the Martha orebody, a new ventilation shaft was required to be raise bored through some challenging ground.

Bridgestone Mining Solutions branch manager Colin Sutherland explains what “total mobility from pit to port” means and why he is proud of his team at Mackay.

Liontown Resources has unveiled an updated resource for its Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia, with the new resource representing a 119 per cent increase on the previous estimate.

XXL SHEDS have secured an innovation patent on its SMRT Hybrid Design Portal Frame System which ensures that the company can reduce the costs of larger building without compromising engineering integrity when designing and constructing larger buildings. This innovation has significant benefits for Mining Companies when looking for large structures to service mining machinery and … Continue reading XXL Sheds: Excellence through innovation, not imitation →

Epiroc Drilling Solutions has introduced the Pit Viper 270 XC series that delivers application flexibility, fuel-efficient performance and enhanced safety with outstanding operator comfort and ease of maintenance.

With so many electrodes on the market, selecting the right one for the job can be challenging. Choosing poorly can result in increased spatter levels, cracking and an overall problematic welding technique.

The gala night for the process and control engineering industry is fast approaching and there are limited tickets still available.

Creditors have been told by Arrium administrators KordaMentha that the company should be sold to the highest bidder, rather than liquidated, and that the group may have traded while insolvent prior to its April collapse.

Honeywell has signed an agreement to acquire supply chain and warehousing automation technology company Intelligrated for US$1.5 billion.

Sandvik has developed a new rubber tyred compact hammer drill rig for surface operations.

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