In Australia, the mining industry has the third highest fatality rate of any industry with an average of nine workers dying every year. While there have been significant improvements in health and safety over the last decade, injuries still occur.

The healthy functioning of machinery is at the core of all industries. While maintenance is essential, the approach to maintenance is evolving to become more efficient.

There are many reasons why companies want to improve the productivity or quality of their welding operations, but real improvements aren’t achievable without quality data.

It didn’t take long for Anglo American to secure a long-term hire following NPE’s recent addition of 16 Komatsu 830E trucks into the Australian market.

Providing innovative and intelligent sensor solutions, SICK has been shaping the logistics, factory and process automation sector as one of the leading global sensor manufacturers for decades. With industry knowledge and a wide sensor-technology portfolio, SICK is the ideal partner for providing sensor solutions for mobile machines. Integrating sensors and sensor systems in construction and mining machines create intelligent solutions suited for … Continue reading Mobile automation: Sensor solutions for construction and mining machines →

Mining is a costly business. The equipment alone is worth millions, not to mention the daily costs associated with operating a mine site. So it makes sense that mining companies would want to keep costs down wherever possible. One of the best ways to do this is by reducing production downtime and unscheduled maintenance, which can result in astronomical costs, onsidering … Continue reading Mining cost savings: Small details make a big difference →

What if there was a faster, more economical, more efficient, easier and safer method to join HDPE pipe? Victaulic has launched a joining product that will eliminate the need for fusion. Designed for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, the piping solution features a range of couplings and fittings that offer faster installation, minimise risk and can … Continue reading Victaulic for HDPE: An exclusive HDPE pipe joining method →

The maintenance-free Red Power 3 v-belt from Optibelt can last for up to twice as long in operation as standard belts, and doesn’t require re-tensioning between servicing schedules, saving operators both time and money. It is simply “fit and forget”.

There are many reasons why companies want to improve the productivity or quality of their welding operations, but real improvements aren’t achievable without quality data.

Read Flexco’s article on the top 10 quick conveyor belt system quick fixes to get your conveyor system up and running, without further unscheduled downtime.

Following the impressive acquisition by National Group’s leading brand, National Plant & Equipment, of an additional 16 Komatsu 830E electric drive dump trucks into the Australian market, it didn’t take long for client Anglo American to take up the opportunity to secure a long-term hire for the 12 new machines and request an additional four machines for their Capcoal Surface Operations.

Dealing with a troublesome conveyor? Read Flexco’s article on the top 10 quick conveyor belt system quick fixes to get your conveyor system up and running, without further unscheduled downtime.

If you are a leading OTR tyre manufacturer with over 50 years of compounding experience developing industry leading OTR tyre performance you would be in a very good position to be able to safely repair OTR tyres.

The container leasing company has added value to various industries over the past 50 years. Now, it is targeting growth in this regard with mining companies.

When promoting safety products to the mining industry there are a number of strategies that advertisers can use to reach their target audience.

Pitram’s Shift Planner reflects the dynamic nature of a mining operation, allowing the planned work for equipment and mining locations to be divided into small, interdependent tasks or activities, and allowing these tasks or activities to be rescheduled or re-allocated in real time during the shift. To find out more, download the white paper by filling … Continue reading MICROMINE’s Pitram taking Shift Planner to the next level →

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The performance of heavy machinery such as mining trucks, bulldozer, commonly encountered in mining industry, are adversely affected by the ability of the operator by up to 30%. Inadequate training further adds to the lower productivity and higher equipment maintenance and repair costs. Using personal simulator, companies can easily filter candidates to be trained as … Continue reading A personal approach to training mining operators →

When a steel plate became lodged in a transfer chute it caused a tear in the conveyor belt that stretched more than 100 metres. REMA TIP TOP’s rapid response maintenance team was mobilised to carry out a belt insert which was completed without incident in under 60 hours, minimising the downtime of one of this … Continue reading REMA’s rapid response team delivers conveyor belt repair in under 60 hours →

When promoting safety products to the mining industry there are a number of strategies that advertisers can use to reach their target audience.