Caterpillar has released a new dynamic hoist brake with smart controller for its 7495 and 7495H electric rope shovels.

At a time when reducing mine operating costs is a focus for many, extending the life of tyres and vehicles by keeping them operational is imperative.

The mining industry is continually looking for new drilling solutions that enable them to mine deeper, faster and more narrowly.

Vanton have released a new thermoplastic vortex pump head designed to handle solid-laden acids and caustic materials.

Toxfree’s range of dragline and shovels maintenance includes the cleaning of pinion paths, swing bays, hoist and drag tunnels, propel areas, shoes, dyna vanes, and outside rollers.

Toxfree’s range of high pressure cleaning services can be adapted and tailored to suit any industrial environment.

Welding equipment manufacturer Kemppi has launched a range of software based welding products for use with its FastMig and KempArc welding machines.

Locksafe has been serving the mining industry in Australia for more than ten years, with clients in every area of the industry, and few companies without Locksafe devices on site.

Camp life for a peggy is not as easy as it looks: They’ve got a lot to deal with. But Karcher’s steam cleaners can make the job easier and chemical free.

3M has launched a new mining product vending machine to help control inventory and increase onsite productivity.

The new Galaxy S5 smartphone stands up to the elements with IP67 water- and dust-proofing certification

Gough has developed highly durable mining water tanks.

Atlas Copco is set to launch a new mobile rig for boring “opening holes” in mines which it says will be capable of developing both box hole boring and down-reaming without any site preparation.

Dando Drilling has launched a new wireline core drilling rig for remote areas and a compact sonic drill rig.

German based Seimag Tecberg has recently launched itself as a shaft hoisting systems supplier in the Australian market.

SICK has launched ultrasonic air velocity meters for continuous air flow measurement in mining.

Designed for the roughest, remotest and toughest conditions on the planet, Enware’s Australian made safety showers and eyewash stations are garnering international attention.

Metso has developed a new solution to make maintenance of its grinding mills easier.

Commercial software company Runge Pincock Minarco (RPM) recently launched a mining planning software product that focuses entirely on scheduling an open cut coal mine.

An Australian first line of workwear developed specifically for women, including pregnant women, in mining is already being taken up on site.