A safe work environment is a requirement of WHS legislation but what that really means for operators at mine sites is the need to know that by the end of their shift they have confidence in the systems in place and thus the knowledge that they have been effectively protected by the installed engineering controls. … Continue reading Clean air technology to stop respirable dust entering the operators breathing zone →

How Port Kembla Coal Terminal and Flexco worked together to improve safety, operating and environmental performance, and reliability of the belt cleaning systems. Download this whitepaper now to find out more:

Mine site assets such as draglines and rope shovels are huge, both physically and in terms of investment. These machines are vital to the operation of a mine so making the most of their production potential is critical whilst coal prices remain high. To download the white paper, fill out the form below:

Mining’s turnaround is gathering momentum. The emerging market environment is providing mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies with an opportunity to deliver on the changing demands of Australia’s major miners. But first the METS sector needs to be aware of the trends that have developed in the industry over the past year and will … Continue reading Top Mining trends in Australia for 2018: What the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) Sector needs to master →

MICROMINE has remained a market leader in mining software solutions by regularly releasing new software versions that build upon the strengths of previous versions.  Micromine 2016.1 is the latest version of MICROMINE’s exploration and 3D mine design solution and includes a host of new features aimed at improved flexibility, functionality and performance. Targeting improved usability, … Continue reading Improved Functionality, Flexibility for Enhanced Micromine Mining Module →

Contamination of lubricants is a massive issue on the industrial landscape. One micron of dirt can cause a huge amount of damage to plant and machinery. One of the foremost leading authorities on particle ingression, former Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Professor Ernest Rabinowicz, said that hundreds of billions of dollars of the US Gross … Continue reading How correctly storing and labelling lubricants saves money →

Caterpillar equipment is designed for more than one life. Many of their components are designed to be rebuilt, with every repair situation having its own unique set of circumstances. Hastings Deering have a range of flexible repair options for large mining equipment, including the 6060 Hydraulic Mining Shovel. To download the white paper, fill out … Continue reading Helping you choose the right repair option →

Minimising risk in mineral processing operations is critical for today. It’s no revelation that mining companies’ past practices of tailings “mismanagement” haunt every sector of the industry to this day. What most lay people don’t realise, however, is that large scale extractive business owners are acutely aware of what they need to remain in business. … Continue reading Dry stack tailings is not the future… →

Concrete walkways across mining operations have a significant impact on the environment, with the erosion of local habitat, remediation on demobilisation and the negative impact of carting hundreds of tonnes of concrete to a remote site. Geohex has established a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution that many mining operations across Australia are now using. … Continue reading A cost effective and environmentally friendly solution to concrete walkways →

In the current economic climate, increasing efficiency has become one of the main challenges faced by mining companies across the industry as they look at ways to increase production while reducing costs, essentially doing ‘more with less’. With this in mind, mining automation software has become an increasingly important tool for mine managers. To download … Continue reading Driving productivity and safety through automation →

At Xinc Technologies we specialize in advanced rugged PC and Display technologies engineered to perform in the most challenging environments. From hazardous locations in Mining, Oil and Gas, to transportation, supply chain, field service, warehouse, healthcare, and more, our rugged PC tablets, handhelds and fixed-mount PCs increase operational efficiencies and safety, deliver low-cost reliability for … Continue reading Advanced Rugged PC and Display Technologies For Harsh Environments →

Communication is crucial in the underground mining industry in providing a safe, productive and profitable operation.  A high priority in all mining operations is reducing the amount of time needed to wait before safely re-entering the work area after any blasting. A leading specialist in unique solutions for the mining industry, Becker Mining Systems has … Continue reading How efficient gas monitoring can significantly increase productivity and lower safety risks →

With automaton, artificial intelligence and other technological advances set to transform the industry, it is crucial that the next generation of mining industry leaders are equipped with the right skills to ensure the future success and growth of the industry. MICROMINE partner with tertiary institutions to create an environment where students can obtain practical, on the … Continue reading Developing our future industry leaders with MICROMINE →

Risk management simply means identifying and assessing risks that potentially affect your business. An example of a business risk, is having equipment or money stolen as a result of poor security procedures and processes. Your challenge as a contractor is understanding and deciding how much risk you are prepared to take in your business, as … Continue reading Do you have a risk management plan? →

Xinc Technologies specialises in advanced rugged PC and display technologies engineered to perform in the most challenging environments. From hazardous locations in mining, oil and gas, to transportation, supply chain, field service, warehouse, healthcare, and more, our rugged PC tablets, handhelds and fixed-mount PCs increase operational efficiencies and safety, deliver low-cost reliability for data collection, … Continue reading Advanced Rugged PC and Display Technologies For Harsh Environments →

Light-weight, corrosion-resistant, flexible, long-lasting – these are just a few of the reasons that high density polyethylene HDPE is the fastest growing pipe material in mining, municipal, industrial and commercial applications. While HDPE piping has been available for over 50 years, recent adoption of the piping material is quickly replacing steel, concrete and ductile iron … Continue reading Refusing to Fuse – Innovative New Methods for Joining HDPE Pipe →

HazardAvert proximity detection and collision avoidance systems provide underground and surface mining facilities with more than just superior personnel on-the-job safety; these systems provide a number of positive contributions and cost saving benefits when implemented into working operations. To download this whitepaper, fill in and submit the form below:

Benefits of a Managed Service Solution We work with you to understand your business and then design the perfect communications system tailored to you. We minimise downtime by exchanging any faulty equipment. We conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections to ensure your communication needs are continually met. We provide state-of-the-art devices that are specifically fit for … Continue reading Why is a Managed Service Solution the Smarter Choice? →

Mineral Blue announces Fedora, a socially responsible encryption system. Are you concerned by criminals having access to strong encryption? You’re right to be worried. Modern encryption is virtually impossible for governments to crack. That means criminals can operate in secret. At the same time, honest people need access to cryptography. Without it, every innocent transaction is … Continue reading Black Hats, White Hats, and Hard Hats – The Need for Encryption in Mining and Resources →

Challenged with a dynamic mining environment and lack of qualified in-house fibre optic and network personnel, an underground coal mine in Queensland employed Ampcontrol’s specialist network capability in conjunction with the H3RO (Harsh Environment Reticulated Optics) system to simplify their underground communication network. The result was a standardised system, improved network availability and reliability with … Continue reading How Harsh Environment Reticulated Optics Are Helping Underground Networking →