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In Australia’s unforgiving mining environments, where abrasive materials, corrosive agents, and relentless impact are everyday adversaries, equipment protection is not a nicety; it’s a necessity. That’s where Rhino Linings Australasia brings its game-changing edge, delivering protective coatings that redefine resilience and cost-efficiency across heavy industries. Built for the Long Haul Since its 1988 inception, Rhino Linings has built a reputation for rugged durability and innovation, evolving into a global leader with over 2,000 applicators spanning 80+ countries. In Australia, the brand has become synonymous with tailored solutions engineered for extreme conditions, a testament to both ingenuity and quality. Unmatched Protection for Mining Assets Rhino Linings’ mine-site protective coatings are thick, spray-applied systems using polyurethane and polyurea to form an impenetrable…

With Minesite Furniture, investing in modernising your facilities sets the tone for a productive and loyal workforce from day one. The moment an employee steps into their village, the quality of their living and working environment shapes how they feel about their job, their company, and their future. That’s why thoughtful design and high-quality furnishings send such a powerful message: we value our people. When workers feel supported, the payoff is clear – greater loyalty, higher morale, and improved productivity. Why Comfort Counts in Mining Villages In today’s competitive job market, workers aren’t settling for the bare minimum anymore. They expect accommodation and communal spaces that feel like home—and companies that deliver are winning the race for top talent. Backed…

By Claroty sales director John Rice The mining industry is facing an escalating wave of cyber threats as it becomes increasingly reliant on connected systems and digital technologies to drive efficiency and productivity. Modern mining operations rely on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), which Gartner defines as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to interact with the physical world (including humans) spanning industrial control systems (ICS), OT devices, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and more. CPS are at the heart of automation, remote operations and industrial connectivity, but their integration of physical processes with digital control makes them a particularly high-value target. Attacks on OT and CPS can endanger worker safety, halt production and damage equipment, as demonstrated…

As the use of solar lighting becomes increasingly ubiquitous across mine sites in Australia, one company has been at the forefront of innovation for over a decade and boasts award winning Australian-made products that are uniquely suited to Australian mining environments. HIGHLUX and its suite of smart solar lighting products has for years been illuminating mine sites across the country providing industry giants such as Fortesque metals, Rio Tinto and BHP with industrial grade solar bollards, overhead solar lighting systems and stand-alone off grid power sources. HIGHLUX director Tristan Downs spent years working at mine sites in the Pilbara and created the company in 2012 with a laser focus on the unique requirements of miners and the conditions its products…

How real-time oil monitoring transforms equipment reliability By Oreflow Australia Unplanned downtime is one of the biggest headaches in mining and mineral processing. When a critical piece of equipment goes down, the costs immediately escalate with lost production, emergency parts and labour. For most sites, maintenance costs are already one of the largest expenses. The challenge is how to bring them down without cutting corners on reliability.  One of the smartest shifts happening right now is the move from scheduled oil sampling to real-time oil condition monitoring. Instead of waiting for a lab report or sticking to fixed intervals, operators can now see the exact health of their oil and machinery as it changes, 24/7. That’s where solutions like Tan…

For more than three decades, AusProof has stood at the forefront of high-voltage coupler system design, manufacturing and supply. With a deep commitment to safety, reliability, and innovation, we have played a pivotal role in shaping the electrical infrastructure of underground mining and heavy industry, both in Australia and internationally. AusProof is more than a manufacturer, it is a team of engineers, designers and problem-solvers committed to delivering safe, robust and future-focused electrical solutions for mining and heavy industry. AusProof is headquartered in Gladstone, Queensland, and is a family-owned OEM specialising in electrical cable couplers for mining, tunnelling, pumping and heavy industry, it has grown into a trusted global supplier, with its reach expanding through our KoNNx brand, the next…

Ecocene is Revolutionising the Use of Nature Tech in Biodiversity Management for Mining Ecocene is reshaping how biodiversity is monitored and managed across the mining and energy sectors. As a leading Australian nature tech company, Ecocene works with major operators including BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Santos, Woodside and Chevron to deliver data-driven ecological insights that support informed decision-making and stronger environmental outcomes. Rising Standards in Ecological Performance Global frameworks, such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, are driving a shift in expectations around biodiversity accountability. Mining and energy companies are increasingly embedding ecological monitoring into operational planning and performance reporting. “Traditional field ecology remains essential,” says Ecocene CEO Julian Kruger. “But…