maintenance

Civmec’s focus on strengthening its maintenance service offering has paid off with the award of contracts from a number of leading Australian mining companies.

Chevron has awarded Downer EDI a five-year contract to provide maintenance and support services at its Western Australian operations.

The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) 2018 has today announced the attendance of several Australian Government representatives, reaffirming the importance of the sector to the Australian economy.

Kal Tire’s Ultra Repair is a revolutionary service for Australian miners that revives damaged ultra-class tyres otherwise destined for the scrap heap.

Monadelphous has secured maintenance and construction contracts in the resources and infrastructure industries worth a combined value of around $110 million.

Weir Minerals outlines how major issues with crushers can be avoided by following a thorough maintenance plan.

The board of Programmed Maintenance Services has backed a $778 million takeover bid from Japan’s Persol Holdings.

Demand for mining equipment with current technology and greater efficiencies continues to grow on the second-hand auction market, according to Ernst & Young (EY).

In current market conditions, it is common for mining companies to explore ways to extend the life of their mining equipment, according to Eriez.

As the Mackay region’s coal industry changes, Sandvik is changing its offering to help the industry stay sustainable.

Phillippi-Hagenbunch has released the new Material Spreader Body to enhance mine haul road maintenance efficiency.

Kal Tire has opened a new mining tyre repair facility in Muswellbrook, the first of a number of expansions it plans in eastern Australia. “Kal Tire has been supporting the Western Australian mining industry for many years, and we’re keen to bring more of our services to customers on the East Coast,” Kal Tire Australia … Continue reading Kal Tire opens new tyre repair facility →

The newly productive Gorgon LNG plant is facing a two month shutdown due to technical problems, mere weeks after Chevron’s first and only shipment of gas from Barrow Island.

Atlas Copco’s new RigScan audits find success after Perilya’s Broken Hill operation books seven additional audits following initial trial.

FLIR Systems Australia announces a new thermal imaging clamp meter featuring an in-built thermal camera for use in electrical troubleshooting applications.

Australian Mining speaks to Siemens Dr. Thomas Moser as the company opened a new $20 million equipment service centre for the mining, energy, shipping and heavy industry sectors.

Siemens has opened a new $20 million equipment service centre for the mining, energy, shipping and heavy industry sectors.

Eaton has developed new floating housing brakes for heavy duty dragline applications.

New technology has been developed to take the danger out of spark testing in underground coal mines.

New dribble chutes have been launched to prevent buildup in conveyor discharge chutes.