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Martin Engineering delivers online conveyor training
COVID-19 has introduced a number of hardships on bulk material handlers, including limiting their options for critical training to improve conveyor safety and productivity.
December 17, 2020 0 comment
AEI powers full suite of vehicle safety kits into mining
Keeping personnel safe and protected is an essential part of a productive and efficient mine site. Auto Electrical Imports now offers a complete package of mine safety compliance equipment for heavy and light vehicles.
November 30, 2020 0 comment
Protect your engines: Summertime diesel dos and don’ts
Diesel engines are generally more tolerant of high temperatures than petrol engines, but summer heat still can be hard on them.
October 6, 2020 0 comment
Evolution suspends Red Lake mine after fire threats
Evolution Mining has evacuated its workforce at the Red Lake underground operation in Ontario, Canada following the threat of a nearby forest fire.
August 12, 2020 0 comment
COVID-19 no disruption to Lihir: Newcrest
Newcrest Mining has encountered a positive COVID-19 case at its Lihir operation in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
August 10, 2020 0 comment
Pilbara iron ore mine site chooses HDPE over steel
A new conveyor guarding project at a major iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia aims to increase safety for mining personnel.
July 29, 2020 0 comment
Hexagon’s cyber mines of today
As a new decade is ushered in for the mining industry, conversations about digitalisation and automation are becoming more prevalent than ever before.
July 24, 2020 0 comment
From halogen to LED: IONNIC pioneers safety lighting systems
AEI managing director Norman Haupt discusses how the lighting sector has evolved to positively impact safety in mining and other major industries in Australia.
June 30, 2020 0 comment
Anglo American responds to safety criticisms
Anglo American has defended its safety systems and practices at the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland, saying they draw on international best practice despite an accident that injured five people in May.
June 30, 2020 0 comment
Mining Dares to dream about remote operations
Removing miners from dangerous or monotonous tasks by using automation and remote operating technology helps companies to work safer and more productively. Dares Technology has another method that helps monitor conditions from afar.
June 18, 2020 0 comment
Hydrogen on demand to arrive in Australia
The advantages of having a system that delivers hydrogen on demand exceed what hydrogen storage can offer. Reduced fuel consumption, carbon monoxide emissions and diesel particulate matter are just the beginning.
June 4, 2020 0 comment
Fortescue reinstates normal FIFO operations on the back of mandatory testing
Fortescue Metals Group is set to return to normal operational rosters of two weeks on, one week off, starting from June 22.
May 28, 2020 0 comment
Could conveyor skirting improve your productivity?
Thomas Greaves from DYNA Engineering explains the ins and outs of conveyor skirting: how it works, how it is designed and constructed, how it lifts productivity and safety when fitted to conveying systems.
May 26, 2020 0 comment
BHP halts Jimblebar operations to boost safety
BHP has briefly paused operations at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia after a few weeks of low level safety accidents.
May 20, 2020 0 comment
Resources sector raises awareness on COVID-19 safety
Several resources sector councils have teamed up to launch a national television and digital campaign to raise awareness around the industry’s coronavirus safety protocols.
April 20, 2020 0 comment
The risk of fire on mining businesses
Heavy vehicles, mobile plant, mining machinery, stationary equipment, electrical control rooms, power generation equipment and other assets represent a substantial investment for any business.
March 30, 2020 0 comment
BHP releases rigorous coronavirus prevention policies
BHP has continued to implement stringent measures across its operating assets to reduce the risks of the coronavirus.
March 27, 2020 0 comment
Queensland to set up new safety body for miners
The Queensland Parliament has passed legislation to set up an independent health and safety body for workers in the resources sector.
March 18, 2020 0 comment
Fortescue employee cleared of coronavirus
Fortescue Metals Group has cleared a Christmas Creek employee from coronavirus after presenting symptoms that met the Western Australian Department of Health’s criteria.
March 5, 2020 0 comment
ICMM poses stricter membership conditions
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has enhanced its membership requirements to include validation that the operational performance of its members is in line with expectation.
February 14, 2020 0 comment