Whether you are facing a planned or unplanned component overhaul or replacement, having a diverse range of repair options lowers operating costs and meets your production demands. Hastings Deering offers a range of solutions for the 7495 Electric Rope Shovel that are flexible enough to deliver exactly what you need, when you need it. Download … Continue reading Component Repair Options →

Many mining companies are investing immense resources in technological solutions that provide greater data collection and analysis. This data has enabled companies to monitor what is happening on-site and generate insights that can improve results, cut costs and advance capital flexibility for growth opportunities. Airobotics’ concept paper, Automated Drone Applications in Mining, gives an in-depth look … Continue reading Automated drone applications in mining →

MICROMINE’s Geobank team has utilised the agile method of management to significantly improve productivity over the last year. The agile development method involves using incremental and iterative sequences for the optimisation of software design and development. It is a process that has allowed MICROMINE to grow the Geobank development team significantly across multiple global locations, … Continue reading Agile development methodology increases productivity for Geobank →

The long term respiratory health and safety of workers requires continuous analysis and deployment of effective countermeasures considering the long term health hazards related to airborne mine dust. That’s why high efficiency particle arrestance (HEPA) filters are so important. With regards to pressurised fresh air cabin filtration systems, the one question Breathe Safe receives regularly … Continue reading Respiratory Health & Safety Alert →

Breathe Safe has continously developed protective systems against the unseen hazards that impact on the health and safety of mine equipment operators (mobile & fixed plant). The real issue at mine sites is respirable dust / fibres (particulate) inside the breathing zone and the emphasis must be to prevent lung disease for the entire working … Continue reading Respirable Mine Dust Exposure →

Always consult your lawyer in regard to contracts you intend entering into prior to signing and your Insurance broker for them to ascertain whether your Insurance coverage can be aligned with the contract. How do I know if I’m covered? Download this whitepaper now by filling out the form below:  

To improve the safety and efficiency of conveyor system at mining operations, many companies are turning to ESS’s proven EZI-GUARD solution. A key element of many mining operations that helps maintain a high level of productivity is the conveyor system that connects crucial areas of mines. With safety joining productivity as two of the industry’s … Continue reading Guarding operations at mine sites across Australia →

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 →

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? →