As the global pandemic continues to impact the mining, mineral processing and metals (MMM) industries, social distancing on mine sites is paramount to the wellbeing of miners and the continuity of business.

After announcing the launch of the first Stage V loaders in December 2019, the first Sandvik TH663i truck with the new engine technology is now undergoing an extensive field trial.

Sandvik is keeping focus on its long-term sustainability commitment and continues its program to develop stage 5 compliant underground loaders and trucks for the mining industry.

Until recently, 3D printing was too immature to be broadly utilised in manufacturing. However, advancement in the last five years has transformed metal 3D printing into a scalable, robust solution.

Aggreko has decades of experience providing market leading mobile and modular power, heating and cooling to the mining sector – but their flexible solutions aren’t just for off-grid mines. Your site may be grid-connected but that doesn’t mean your power is guaranteed. The mining sector is changing rapidly, fuelled by emission regulations, capital restraints and … Continue reading Energy Solutions for On-Grid Mines →

Pulleys are a heavy duty, consistently running piece of machinery designed to last. But after many years of consistent use, wear and tear eventually occurs and the pulley can become worn or damaged. Regular maintenance of conveyor equipment, including pulleys, is essential to reducing wear rate and prolonging service life. Reconditioning or refurbishing the pulley … Continue reading New life for old conveyor pulleys →

We’ve heard it time and time again. Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of insanity. So let’s not pretend that installing and maintaining your belt cleaners the same way every time is going to produce a different result.

National Group managing director Mark Ackroyd has experienced the mining industry’s record-breaking highs and lows during the past two decades. Australian Mining speaks to Ackroyd about the impact the pandemic will have on the industry.

CRC Brakleen Force is a powerful brake and parts cleaner/degreaser. Featuring a non-chlorinated solvent blend, formulated to quickly and safely remove brake fluid, grease, oil and other contaminants from brake and clutch parts.

Gone are the days of when having a solution or product that meets the requirements of original equipment manufacturer or equivalent products was considered good enough.

We are living and working in unprecedented times. Mining companies must find new ways to keep business, processes and systems in operation. This timely webinar discusses how mining operations can benefit from embracing new technologies to improve system efficiencies and the safety of employees. The presenters and topics include: • Safety, Resilience and Continuity in Unprecedented … Continue reading Webinar: Safety and Digital Transformation in Mining →

Inmarsat’s mining research report has revealed that the industry is undergoing an IoT revolution.

OSISoft industry principal Martin Provencher discusses how large mineral companies use real-time software infrastructure to sift through available data and transform it into information for business improvement.

To boost productivity and profitability while attaining safety and eco-sustainability, mining companies need to reimagine their operation paradigms and embrace new digital innovations and technologies.

The HALO Portable is a ground-breaking portable lighting innovation by HALO and another world first by the company.

Mining exploration is a nomadic and isolated exercise, placing teams and equipment in remote locations with negligible communications.

MRA has developed the Smart Stockyard Management System that combines smart engineering and leverages the latest control and automation technologies from Rockwell Automation.

As the global pandemic continues to impact the construction industry, physical distancing in construction sites plays a critical role in prioritising the wellbeing of the construction professionals as well as maintaining business continuity. iTWOsafe supports construction companies smartly monitoring and tracking physical distancing on the sites. The iTWOsafe App connects with our light-weighted Bluetooth Low … Continue reading Stay safe and productive with smart distancing →

Nokia looks at the current trends in the automation of mining, the strengths and capabilities of 4.9G/LTE and outline a number of use cases that demonstrate its potential to provide the industrial communications platform for the digital mine of the future.

In changing market conditions, it’s critical that mining contractors adopt a proactive approach to asset maintenance to achieve success. This case study discusses how a major mining equipment hire company achieved increased fleet availability and gained greater visibility of asset maintenance procedures with dynamic life cycle costing.