Leading mining and civil services firm Global Road Technology (GRT) is using its cutting-edge dust control technology to help combat the spread of crystalline silica dust across mining sites as pressure grows on Australian workplaces to meet higher safety standards as silicosis cases rise. This growing pressure on employers follows the findings of the National …

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The company’s Smart and Green series is the next step in highlighting the benefits of zero-emission technology and automation. Epiroc has ramped up deliveries of its battery-electric vehicles. The company has reported strong results on productivity, CO2 reduction and customer satisfaction, with vice president sales and marketing at the underground division Sarah Hoffman saying Epiroc …

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The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) began on November 2, with a particular focus on green energy transition. Green energy transition has been a key challenge for the industry, as available critical minerals become harder to attain. And according to Newcrest Mining chief financial officer Sherry Duhe, critical mineral demand is only going to …

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Altra Motion occupies more than 80 per cent of the dragline braking business in the Bowen Basin. As a result, the OEM is looking to replicate the same success in the Hunter Valley. Founded in 1946, Altra Motion brand Twiflex is a global leader in innovative braking solutions for industrial applications. The company has solved …

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Dyno Nobel has unveiled its new premium mobile processing unit – the DYNOBULK Flex – to optimise the delivery of bulk explosives directly to the blast hole. Mobile processing units (MPUs) are used in mining operations across Australia to manufacture or blend bulk explosives at the blast hole. Operational efficiency and maximising productivity are key …

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Recognising the hazards is a key step toward preventing conveyor-related injuries. In bulk material handling applications, a conveyor is typically a massive, complex and extremely powerful system. It’s usually constructed of rubber belting, set on rolling idlers, wrapped around large steel drums at each end, and driven by a high-torque motor. As such, a conveyor …

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How drone and digital twin technology reduced safety risks and saved time and money at Mt Piper power station. The project EnergyAustralia is upgrading two 700MW-capacity turbines at Mt Piper power station near Lithgow, New South Wales. One turbine was taken offline for maintenance works in Q4 2020, with the second turbine due to be …

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Epiroc has completed the acquisition of a majority stake (53 per cent) of Radlink, an Australian company that provides mines with wireless connectivity solutions. Radlink, headquartered in Perth, Australia, designs, delivers, and integrates wireless data and voice communication networks and supporting infrastructure to surface and underground mines throughout Australia. Robust wireless networks are vital to support …

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Seriously ill North Queensland children and their families will continue to have a home away from home at Townsville University Hospital thanks to the support of Bravus Mining and Resources. Bravus Mining and Resources has announced Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia as a recipient of its Community Partnership Program, to support the Ronald McDonald …

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BHP has signed a renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Neoen for about half of Olympic Dam’s electricity needs from FY2026. The figure is based on current forecast demand, and allows the mine to record a net zero emission position for the contracted volume of supply. The PPA is expected to supply 70 megawatts (MW) …

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