Worlds first and only XLR® (Extra Low Restriction) Engine Air In- take Powered Precleaner and Pre- Filtration Technology! The XLR® is revolutionising Engine Filtration, with OEM’s and End users worldwide securing extensive costs savings using the technology. No more risk of Engine contamination during Filter change, no need for Tapping / Blowing Out of Filters, … Continue reading XLR® POWERED Engine Air Intake Precleaner & Pre-Filtration Technology →

In order to stay ahead of the curve in an industry of constant change, metals, minerals and materials workers require machinery that has the right combination of power, control and protection for specific tasks and requirements. Bosch Rexroth can provide drive and control solutions that maximise equipment uptime to optimise productivity; reduce limitations while protecting … Continue reading Power to excel in mining and materials handling →

The release of Micromine 2018, the latest version of MICROMINE’s 3D modelling and mine design solution, sees the introduction of a range of new features and enhancements that will improve the overall usability of the software. A key focus for the Micromine development team over the past 12 months has been to improve the overall … Continue reading Micromine 2018: Exploration and 3D mine design solution →

Everyone’s life is precious and unique, including miners. Life is full of uncertainties and while none of us wish for accidents to happen, they can still occur to anyone of us.

LSM Technologies FSMTM integrates to their OH&S hardware such as Tyre Monitoring Systems, Driver Fatigue Monitor, Quality Cabin Environmental Monitoring and CAS- Collision Avoidance System and more providing substantial cost- downs, productivity & proof of compliance. FSMTM also provides standard Fleet / IVMS Tracking via a GPS / GSM / Satellite Telemetry Hub with an intuitive web browser interface for fleet dashboards, customisable reports, compliance tools as well as real time, user defined alerts- anywhere in the world- 24/7.

Fatalities, injuries, property and equipment damage are four of the biggest risks our customers face every day. Customers that can manage these risks benefit from higher employee engagement, lower expenses and more projects completed on time. This paper will focus on fatigue, an often significant contributing factor to all four risks. To download the white … Continue reading Driver safety systems: specifications and technical overview →

Processes around drill & blast are among the most expensive, and hardest to measure and audit, activities for mine operations. Maptek developed BlastLogic to address these challenges, creating a software solution linking blast designs directly with geological and geotechnical data, mine plans and field measurements to enhance blast precision.

LSM Technologies FSMTM integrates to their OH&S hardware such as Tyre Monitoring Systems, Driver Fatigue Monitor, Quality Cabin Environmental Monitoring and CAS- Collision Avoidance System and more providing substantial cost- downs, productivity & proof of compliance. FSMTM also provides standard Fleet / IVMS Tracking via a GPS / GSM / Satellite Telemetry Hub with an intuitive web browser interface for fleet dashboards, customisable reports, compliance tools as well as real time, user defined alerts- anywhere in the world- 24/7.

Avoid expensive HVAC Component failure, choked Evaporators of in Operator Cabins and dust in Electrical Enclosures. RESPA® and Q-CABAIR™ is the best technology for protection of both your Human and Equipment Assets against harmful airborne particulate and fibre. RESPA® and Q-CABAIR™ Technology is the is the only known Cabin Pressuriser / Filtration Technology field tested … Continue reading RESPA® & Q-CABAIR™ Precleaner + Filtration + Pressurisation Technology for Enclosed Cabins & Enclosures →

Gear units will naturally suffer wear-and-tear over time, and will require refurbishment at some time in their lifecycle. Ignoring gearbox issues can result in some serious unwanted outcomes, such as: • Unscheduled downtime due to gear unit failure • Excessive ongoing maintenance and short-term fixes • Higher energy usage due to a decrease in gear … Continue reading Take a load off your mind →

Processes around drill & blast are among the most expensive, and hardest to measure and audit, activities for mine operations. Drilling route application, operational loss through approximations of drilling length, load design, reporting and control are frequent sources of error. Maptek developed BlastLogic to address these challenges. To download the white paper, fill out the … Continue reading Driving improvement in drill and blast →

While undertaking preheat and post-weld heat treating work for one of Australia’s largest Gas Conditioning Plants, Wood Group PSN saved $1 million in contracting fees, nearly 150 working hours, and delivered improved safety outcomes, thanks to the Miller Pro Heat 35 Induction Heating system and the training and support from Welding Industries of Australia (WIA). … Continue reading How Wood Group improved the safety of its welding operations →

Worlds first and only XLR® (Extra Low Restriction) Engine Air In- take Powered Precleaner and Pre- Filtration Technology! The XLR® is revolutionising Engine Filtration, with OEM’s and End users worldwide securing extensive costs savings using the technology. No more risk of Engine contamination during Filter change, no need for Tapping / Blowing Out of Filters, … Continue reading XLR® POWERED Engine Air Intake Precleaner & Pre-Filtration Technology →

With demand increasing in almost every industry as well as increasingly stringent regulatory guidance — particularly the mining industry — laws and codes of practice and guidance, it’s now more important than ever to ensure that pressure instruments are accurate, robust and versatile to ensure the most productive and efficient operation. To download the white … Continue reading Handling the pressure with VEGA’s latest transmitter series →

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 →

Avoid expensive HVAC Component failure, choked Evaporators of inOperator Cabins and dust in Electrical Enclosures.

LSM Technologies FSM integrates to their OH&S hardware such as Tyre Monitoring Systems, Driver Fatigue Monitor, Quality Cabin Environmental Monitoring and CAS- Collision Avoidance System and more providing substantial cost- downs, productivity & proof of compliance.

Atlas Copco has divided its operations to create a new company with a focus on the mining and civil industries; Epiroc. Atlas Copco, one of the world’s leading providers of productivity solutions, has carefully picked the name Epiroc as a representation of the company’s philosophy. With Epi meaning “on” or “at” in Latin and Greek … Continue reading Epiroc created as Atlas Copco splits into separate mining-focused industrial businesses →

Mine operators are continually looking for innovative product solutions that not only improve the performance of their plant, but deliver improvements that meet increasing community and environmental expectations.

The Strata Refuge Chamber from Strata Worldwide is a complete safety system to provide refuge for workers in the event of emergencies that compromise the quality of breathing air. They serve as a cache of clean, breathable air, ideal for situations where workers could become trapped. For more information on Strata refuge chambers and their features, … Continue reading Strata emergency refuge chambers →