BHP has announced an industry-first initiative to construct 140 flat-pack iron ore cars in the next four years. The initiative will see BHP partner with UGL and QRRS, with state government support. BHP has shipped ore car components from QRRS’s factory in China to UGL’s Bassendean facility as flat-packs, where the UGL team has assembled, …
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Rio Tinto will partner with Scania to develop autonomous haulage solutions to support a pathway to lower emissions mining. The two companies have established a long-term research and development collaboration agreement for the continuous advancement of this autonomous technology. Rio’s Channar iron ore mine, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, will be the …
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BHP has defied the odds by recording a rise in its quarterly iron ore output, aided by better performance from its Western Australian assets and a continued ramp-up at its South Flank project. The higher production comes despite an 18 per cent fall in spot prices of iron ore over the September period as China …
Tower lights, beacons, and sirens offer 360° visual and audible signalling for the various states of a machines operation. Signalling devices alert operators to faults, enabling them to rectify problems more quickly or to start a machine more safely. Introducing Harmony XVU- Ø 60 mm modular tower lights The reliable Harmony XVU range of Ø …
Mining giant Rio Tinto will downsize mining trucks to deliver environmental and productivity gains. The move will also help in the eventual electrification of its mining fleet. This new approach will see the large mining trucks at Rio’s Pilbara iron ore mines replaced with a relative mosquito fleet. The small trucks can carry a 40 …
FLANDERS, a global provider of engineered solutions for the mining, mills, oil and gas, power generation, utilities, and energy markets, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022/23 with activities highlighting the company’s history and plans for the future. FLANDERS is proud of its 75-year history of engineered solutions and innovation. Beginning in 1947 as a …
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St Barbara’s Leonora operations in Western Australia have recorded below-expectation figures of 34,078 ounces of gold for the September quarter. This was down from the 50,506 oz delivered in the previous period. While the company had anticipated a softer result, the outcome was still disappointing, with gold production primarily impacted by lower than expected underground …
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Vocus continues to service mining operations and communities in some of the most remote regions in Australia with long-haul fibre networks and satellite technology. In a time of expanding virtual communication, machine automation and data storage, Vocus is at the forefront of providing customers with stable, fast, low-latency communications. From exploration teams to mine workers …
Conveyor systems are the lifelines of any bulk material handling plant. A critical component in the conveyor system is the transfer point where the bulk material is transferred from or to a belt. If the transfer point is not designed and maintained properly, bulk material may fall off the conveyor system, resulting in spillage. The …
The year 2022 marks a significant milestone for FLANDERS, as the company celebrates 75 years in business. Exceptional tenure, leadership, daily commitment to safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and company values are essential to the FLANDERS’ success story. Looking back FLANDERS started as pioneers in the industry, and that spirit prevails today. The company has been …