mining equipment

Australian Mining catches up with Altra Motion Australia to find out about the company’s service capabilities for the mining industry.

With so much good news coming out of the mining sector, such as Pilbara Minerals ramping up their operations and Gascoyne extending the life of their Dalgaranga mine, we often overlook the whole economy.

Ausdrill is using Cat MD6310 drills to improve safety and efficiency in drill and blast operations at the Middlemount coal mine in Queensland.

Born and bred in Australia, Ontrak Engineering has set the industry standard for the past 20 years. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty mining machinery and equipment and most recently added services such as feeder rentals and electrical engineering to its growing portfolio.

The nature of operation means Hitachi EX3600 cylinders are exposed and prone to extensive damage which requires costly replacement and maintenance.

National Plant and Equipment has delivered Australia’s first rental Cat 994K wheel loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo mine in Western Australia.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has unveiled its Peak Screening solution for mining and quarrying operations, which can be customised for site-specific requirements.

Caterpillar is set to release the Cat AD63 underground articulated truck worldwide in late 2020.

Following an unfortunate bout of injuries and fatalities, the mining industry is pushing for better safety and compliance, prompting many mines to rethink existing work practices and focus on making the right tools for the job available.

The National Group prides itself on offering the Australian mining industry the best and most innovative machinery. The new Cat D11 dozer, its latest piece in this range, is no exception. 

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has launched an automation-ready, underground in-the-hole (ITH) longhole drill, the DU412i.

The original equipment manufacturer is on track for the future of underground mining with an arsenal of products that offers mining companies opportunities for electrification and automation.

The new Cat 6030 hydraulic mining shovel meets the strictest diesel emissions standards on the back of a pair of fuel-efficient Cat C27 engines.

Astec Australia’s Mine Runner is recognised as one of the most conveniently designed pieces of machinery used in underground mines. The new EWB model takes the design even further. The latest Mine Runner extended wheel base (EWB) model builds on the original design loved by underground mining companies across Australia. More than just a piece … Continue reading Mine Runner returns better than ever →

Austin Engineering has been recognised globally for its design and maintenance of excavator buckets.

The original equipment manufacturer has launched a training program in Australia that is improving the expertise of its technicians and the efficiency of its aftersales service.

Stephan Kirsch’s appointment as global president of Metso’s mining equipment business area in July came at an exciting time for the company.

Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) autonomous battery-electric hauler will be tested at a Harsco Corporation environmental division (HE) site ahead of public release.

Bis’ underground services team in Tomago, New South Wales has developed an underground grader for the coal sector.

Mining machinery is developing quickly with modern technology. Equipment company WesTrac is demonstrating how its workforce can develop alongside the technology.