This white paper discusses the pros and cons of switching from steel conveyor guards to those made out of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).

By using a Microsoft Azure-based IoT solution to make good use of data and push AI workloads to the edge, Newcrest is optimising operational performance and enabling predictive maintenance. The solution currently predicts the level of ore in the bins, mitigates sensor failure and reduces downtime.

Hydraulic systems exist in almost every aspect of our everyday lives. This simple system consisting of pistons and oil-filled pipe is capable of generating tremendous amount of force; enough to cause permanent disabilities or even death of a person when an accident occurs. As hydraulic machinery degrades over time, they should be properly maintained to … Continue reading Hydraulics, the unknown killer: proper training is the key to reducing injuries and fatalities →

One persistent challenge for Newcrest, which operates gold and copper mines in Australia, has been working to overcome is how to maintain peak production by keeping its ore crushers and other machines running continuously, with no unplanned downtime. One key to achieving that level of production is the crushed ore bin, which sits downstream from … Continue reading Newcrest Case Study Mining firm uses digital IoT and data science to cut downtime, reduce costs →

CRC Clear Zinc’s advanced protective coating technology protects surfaces from chemical, environmental and ultraviolet damage, preventing rust, oxidation, corrosion, staining and fading for up to 27 months.

The right controller solution is essential for effective monitoring on mine sites. Power over ethernet-based camera set ups represent an increasingly popular option, offering ruggedness, high performance and flexibility benefits.

Inmarsat provided a major mining company with its Resource Exploration Solution, enabling global, high-speed connectivity as a managed service.

For more than 40 years, VEGA Australia has been developing and producing smart pressure transmitters. VEGA has been at the forefront of transmitter technologies and is the leader in the development and manufacture of innovative solutions in pressure measurement technology. Its latest offering, the VEGABAR 80 series, measure gauge, offers absolute and differential pressure reliably … Continue reading Handling the pressure with Vega’s latest transmitter series →

In a challenging global mining economy, REMA TIP TOP’s Surface Protection solutions maximise plant productivity, reducing maintenance costs and extending the life cycles of critical equipment and assets.

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from monomer ethylene. Conveyor guards made out of HDPE are revolutionising the bulk handling industry, especially in the mining sector, because traditional steel mesh conveyor guards cannot match their superior safety, convenience and lower maintenance cost benefits. The future looks bright for this safer, lighter, more environmentally … Continue reading HDPE eclipses steel →

Modern high productivity mining is striving for almost uninterrupted and cost-effective production. Resin bolting has become widely adopted in underground coal and metalliferous mining globally, providing high capacity ground reinforcement. The development of Lokset Advance is the next step in the evolution of resin bolting. It allows for an increased shelf life of 12 months, … Continue reading Lokset Advance – Improving resin bolting →

XXL SHEDS have secured an innovation patent on its SMRT hybrid design portal frame system, which ensures that XXL SHEDS can reduce the costs of larger building without compromising engineering integrity when designing and constructing larger buildings.

The concept of earned value management (EVM) gets owners and contractors aligned on the relationship between a capital project’s cost and its progress. Read this article which explores how digital solutions support EVM to offer profound insights into project performance.

Hydroflux Epco has been installing the RoadTrain for the mining industry since the 1960s and are still installing upgraded versions of them today.

Vacuum excavation is the most effective means of removing fouled ballast from specialty trackwork.

Compass Minerals were looking for a feeding and crushing solution to meet their site specifications, production goals and reliability requirements. This case study shows how they were able to do this with the right design, equipment and on-going service and support.

Minprovise has proudly designed, engineered and delivered over 272 industry compliant transport frames to date, with 161 of these being customised to client-specific requirements.

Hot temperatures can endanger worker safety, reduce equipment efficiency and drain mining operation resources with blazing speed. But with modular mine cooling solutions, operation managers and ventilation engineers can scale their mining efforts with ease and safety.

Many mines have ore rich reserves adjacent to rock filled stopes which are difficult to extract. There is increased value in extracting this ore through stabilisation of the rock fill with specialised grouts. 

Now is the time for organisations to renew their focus on tying together project cost and timing. With accelerated project timelines and unmovable deadlines, there’s no longer any wiggle room for schedule slippage. Working under the old “time is money” adage, it’s imperative that CAPEX contractors leverage digital solutions for cost/schedule integration and remove the … Continue reading Why cost/schedule integration should matter to you →