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Making an Impact with SIMEX Twin Header Rock Grinders

Making an Impact with SIMEX Twin Header Rock Grinders Miners are regularly faced with undertaking earthmoving works in and around challenging structures and surfaces, both above and below ground. That’s why operators are increasingly turning to high performance earthmoving attachments like rock grinders that help cut through the toughest surfaces with little fuss. When conventional excavation systems are too weak and percussion tools have little impact, Simex twin header rock grinders (also known as rotary cutters) are the ideal solution for the most complex applications. Ideal for trenching in hard and compact ground, rock wall and concrete profiling, tunnelling, dredging, demolition, and quarrying, the Simex range is renowned for its work in finishing operations where high precision, minimum disturbance and...

Aussie Puts Safety First - Australian Mining Review

Aussie puts safety first

Aussie puts safety first Australian Pump Industries is being hailed as Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of high pressure cleaning equipment for the mining industry. They’re completely organic with machines designed at their 2 ½ acre Castle Hill head office and factory complex. They are a shining example of a successful Australian manufacturer who refused to go to third world countries for cheap product. They are ISO 9001 certified and have been successful in major projects for Defence, including both surface and submarine vessels. “You’ve got to know about quality and safety when you’re working with the Navy and Army”, said Aussie Pump’s Chief Engineer, John Hales. “Their demands are reflected by our quality system and our fanatical approach...

Metals grove - Australian Mining Review

MetalsGrove awards maiden drilling contract

MetalsGrove awards maiden drilling contract MetalsGrove Mining (ASX: MGA) has announced that it has signed a drilling contract with Topdrill Pty Ltd for a maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Bruce REE Project in the Northern Territory. The program, which is set to commence in Q2 CY2023, will drill 2,000 metres and test high priority targets, including a broad conductor and a large intrusive system. The Bruce REE Prospect is located in the Arunta Project, north of Alice Springs, and covers an area of approximately 17,722 hectares. The recent completion of an aeromagnetic and surface geochemistry program at Bruce has identified a 1,000m X 600m intrusive system considered highly prospective for rare earth element (REE) mineralisation. MetalsGrove Mining...

Colombia Gorge_Sheila Sund - Australian Mining Review

Major mining companies ramp up decarbonisation efforts

Major mining companies ramp up decarbonisation efforts As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the mining industry is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and embrace more environmentally friendly practices. This has led to a movement within the industry to explore decarbonisation strategies and technologies, with companies making significant investments to reduce their emissions and improve their sustainability credentials. Mining giants Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and BHP (ASX: BHP) are making significant strides in reducing their carbon footprint and improving their sustainability credentials, indicating a growing momentum within the industry towards more environmentally friendly practices. Rio Tinto's renewable energy storage efforts Rio Tinto has been making significant efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use...

The Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2022 shows that Australia is one of the top mining jurisdictions in the world, with WA, Northern Territory and South Australia making it to the top 10.

Australia most attractive for mining investment as AMEC and MCA warn against red tape

Australia most attractive for mining investment as AMEC and MCA warn against red tape Australia is the leading mining jurisdiction in the world, with three states – WA, Northern Territory and South Australia – in the top 10 for investment, according to the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2022. The US and Canada also have three jurisdictions each in this year’s top 10, with Nevada topping the global list based on the Investment Attractiveness Index. WA is second on...

(Image source : Widgie Nickel.) Drilling at Faraday with white sample piles representing the pegmatite host.

Faraday lithium mining proposal lodged with WA DMIRS

Faraday lithium mining proposal lodged with WA DMIRS Widgie Nickel Limited (ASX: WIN) has submitted its mining proposal and mine closure plan to the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) for the Faraday lithium project. The submission is in relation to a lithium direct shipping ore (DSO) mining operation that the company is targeting to commence in the second half of 2023, whilst continuing exploration works on Faraday and the broader Mt Edwards project to develop a greater understanding of the overall lithium endowment across the company’s tenure. Widgie Nickel managing director Steve Norregaard says the team...

(IMAGE SOURCE - GALENA MINING) Abra crushing circuit operating with ROM stocks in background (photo 3 May)

Abra mine resumes production

Abra mine resumes production Galena Mining (ASX: G1A) has resumed full production at its Abra lead and silver mine following the significant rainfall event in March that impacted operations. The mine has been restocked with essential consumables and mining and processing plans have been implemented for May and the remainder of the June quarter. Galena Mining managing director Tony James says April operations were limited due to the loss of the roads to site following the March rain, which interrupted the continued ramp-up of Abra mining and processing operations. “The mine has now resumed its activities and is working...

Haverion - Australian Mining Review

Greatland Gold announces plans to list on the ASX

Greatland Gold announces plans to list on the ASX Greatland Gold (LSE: GGP), a leading mining development and exploration company, has announced its plans to list on the ASX later this year. This move is a significant milestone for the company, as it seeks to enhance its capital markets profile, provide access to deeper pools of capital to support longer-term growth, and increase equity research and institutional investor ownership of the company. Greatland's flagship asset, the world-class Havieron gold-copper project, is presently under development in joint venture with ASX gold major, Newcrest Mining Limited. To support its growth strategy and ASX listing, Greatland has appointed Yasmin Broughton as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. Broughton's expertise in corporate law,...

Duons - Australian Mining Review

Driving businesses forward with Duons

Driving businesses forward with Duons The mining industry continues to experience a rapid growth in the uptake of monitoring and control technology off the back of a rise in automation, electrification and digital transformation. The need to monitor critical plant equipment, machinery and people in real-time not only serves to improve safety and productivity, but helps drive process efficiencies and reduce costs through preventative maintenance and actionable insights. This is particularly important for fleet managers and maintenance teams to improve asset utilisation and performance from informed decision making about plant and processes. These can have huge implications on an operation, allowing systems to be monitored remotely, therefore minimising risk to personnel, and enabling a faster response to potential incidents. Predictive...

Burton mine complex reopens signalling boost to QLD economy

Burton mine complex reopens signalling boost to QLD economy

Burton mine complex reopens signalling boost to QLD economy Bowen Coking Coal's (ASX: BCB) Burton Mine Complex in the Bowen Basin region of QLD, Australia, has officially reopened, providing a much-needed boost to the local economy and job market. The site primarily produces steelmaking coal for export and has several unmined coal deposits, including the Broadmeadow East mine. It is expected to produce up to 4.5 million tonnes of mainly steelmaking coal every year when it reaches full capacity. The reopening of the Burton Mine Complex is a sign of strong confidence in Queensland's resources sector, including the state's large deposits of high-quality steelmaking coal. Bowen Coking Coal's investment in the project demonstrates their commitment to the region's economic future,...

Schaeffler - AMR

Eliminating faults with intelligent condition monitoring

Eliminating faults with intelligent condition monitoring In the industrial manufacturing and resources space, machines and components are subject to heavy wear due to the inherent nature of the ambient conditions and production processes in which they operate. Core plant equipment such as pumps, fans, electric motors, cooling ovens, rotary kilns and heat exchangers, all require monitoring solutions as part of an effective preventative maintenance strategy. This helps diagnose faults in the early stages, allowing plant managers to action any maintenance regimes immediately to prevent costly downtime in the future. In gypsum plants for example, the generation of dust and dirt during the manufacture of products for drywall construction, floors, plaster and facades, has typically led to the unexpected shutdown of...