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Civmec secures Roy Hill, Rio Tinto contracts
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.
October 2, 2018 0 comment
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Downer wins long-term maintenance contract
Chevron has awarded Downer EDI a five-year contract to provide maintenance and support services at its Western Australian operations.
July 16, 2018 0 comment
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Australian Government representatives to meet with industry at QME 2018
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.
July 16, 2018 0 comment
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Kal Tire breathes life into scrapped tyres
Kal Tire’s Ultra Repair is a revolutionary service for Australian miners that revives damaged ultra-class tyres otherwise destined for the scrap heap.
February 9, 2018 0 comment
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Monadelphous wins resources contracts worth $110m
Monadelphous has secured maintenance and construction contracts in the resources and infrastructure industries worth a combined value of around $110 million.
December 14, 2017 0 comment
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The cost of not adequately maintaining crushers
Weir Minerals outlines how major issues with crushers can be avoided by following a thorough maintenance plan.
September 20, 2017 0 comment
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Japan’s Persol unveils $778m takeover bid for Programmed
The board of Programmed Maintenance Services has backed a $778 million takeover bid from Japan’s Persol Holdings.
July 17, 2017 0 comment
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Demand for high-tech machinery guides market recovery
Demand for mining equipment with current technology and greater efficiencies continues to grow on the second-hand auction market, according to Ernst & Young (EY).
June 19, 2017 0 comment
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Minimising downtime with equipment inspections
In current market conditions, it is common for mining companies to explore ways to extend the life of their mining equipment, according to Eriez.
March 24, 2017 0 comment
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More than just machines
As the Mackay region’s coal industry changes, Sandvik is changing its offering to help the industry stay sustainable.
August 10, 2016 19 comments
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New material spreader body launched
Phillippi-Hagenbunch has released the new Material Spreader Body to enhance mine haul road maintenance efficiency.
July 11, 2016 2 comments
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Kal Tire opens new tyre repair facility
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
April 26, 2016 0 comment
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Gorgon LNG in need of repairs after one shipment
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.
April 7, 2016 1,211 comments
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Truck productivity improves with new RigScan audit
Atlas Copco’s new RigScan audits find success after Perilya’s Broken Hill operation books seven additional audits following initial trial.
March 24, 2016 0 comment
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FLIR launches world’s first thermal imaging clamp meter
FLIR Systems Australia announces a new thermal imaging clamp meter featuring an in-built thermal camera for use in electrical troubleshooting applications.
March 11, 2016 0 comment
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Australian Mining speaks with Siemens’ Dr. Thomas Moser
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.
February 24, 2016 0 comment
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Siemens unveil new industrial service centre
Siemens has opened a new $20 million equipment service centre for the mining, energy, shipping and heavy industry sectors.
February 11, 2016 0 comment
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New dragline brakes launched
Eaton has developed new floating housing brakes for heavy duty dragline applications.
January 19, 2016 0 comment
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A safer alternative for spark testing
New technology has been developed to take the danger out of spark testing in underground coal mines.
January 13, 2016 0 comment
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Cutting conveyor chute buildup
New dribble chutes have been launched to prevent buildup in conveyor discharge chutes.
January 5, 2016 2 comments