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GULF Western Oil knows that the mine fleet is the backbone of the operation. Without a reliable fleet, the mine stops. Today, heavy-duty diesel engines are more expensive, more technically advanced, and require more specialist knowledge than ever before. They also have ever-increasing oil-drain intervals. That is why Gulf Western developed Top Dog Indestructible 15W-40. The product meets the majority of modern engine manufacturer specifications and has been designed to exceed the requirements of API CK-4 – the latest heavy-duty diesel engine oil classification update from the American Petroleum Institute (API) in 2017. Top Dog Indestructible has been formulated using the indestructible additive technology to keep engines cleaner, use less fuel, and to last significantly longer than its competitors. The…

The CareTaker ALRS can be retrofitted to any vehicle. EQUIPMENT Placement’s patented CareTaker ALRS design has been developed specifically to address the ongoing issues associated with fluid sampling methods, and to remove safety hazards for operators and service personnel. Equipment Placement co-founder and director Brian Bondi told the Australian Mining Review that there has been many variants of the project since its conception, but that it was product developer Jason Bondi who took the theory behind the objectives and transformed the product into the CareTaker ALRS. And now, after more than one year of field testing, the CareTaker ALRS has hit commercial production and is hitting every target the Equipment Placement team set. The concept was designed by Fluid Transfer…

Proof Engineer’s Road Condition Monitors are bringing big data to road maintenance. BIG data is the new frontier of the modern mine site. It is fast becoming the competitive advantage in the never-ending struggle against inefficiency on site, and the breakthroughs that big data can give us have been breathtaking. Predictive maintenance through real-time monitoring is perhaps the single biggest area for efficiency improvement in the Australian mining industry, and haul roads are no exception. During the average service life of a haul truck, it will need tyre replacements that will equal the value of the truck, due to the extreme load placed on tyres and the damaging conditions of roads. Haul road maintenance has long been a tedious job…

RAPID Spray has been manufacturing water trailers and tanks for the mining industry for more than 20 years. Headquartered in Singleton, in the heart of the Hunter Valley mining scene, Rapid Spray recently launched the PolyMax range: a dedicated range of trailers and skid units dedicated to applying liquid polymer emulsions. Polymer emulsions are high-tech bonding agents specifically engineered to bond soil particles together and maintain control over dust for long periods of time. Many mine sites are beginning to see the benefits and water savings of using polymer-based dust control agents for applications from haul roads to stockpiles. The requirement to conserve onsite water due to drought conditions has continued to drive the adoption of this technology. Issues such…

WHEN accurate measurement or reverse engineering of a complex structure is required, manual measurement methods can’t be relied on. 3D laser scanning is a non-destructive, highly accurate spatial data capture technology using fast laser and high-resolution photography, and Scan Hub has proven to be the expert in providing cost-effective, precise 3D laser scanning, CAD modelling and 2D fabrication documentation services that ensure accuracy down to the millimetre. The Scan Hub team has more than 20 years’ combined experience in managing diverse and complex scan and documentation projects across Australia, with the skills and capability to effectively manage local and national clients. Scan Hub chief executive Terry Robinson said the team can capture environments and objects efficiently and accurately with the…

HI-TECH Metrology was founded in 1992 and, with an ever-growing range of technologies, is a now a leader in metrology and portable scanning solutions to the mining, oil and gas sectors. The company’s extensive range of equipment, including tactile CMM, portable arms, laser trackers and laser scanners – combined with a complete array of support services available throughout Australasia – enables tailor-made solutions incorporating hardware, software and engineering for virtually any measurement of a reverse-engineering task. Hi-Tech Metrology general manager, Craig Leckie, said the company can assist clients whether it’s a capital equipment purchase, support of existing equipment, or the provision of contract measurement services. “We strive to provide world-class metrology solutions and services that enable our customers to achieve…

ADAM Technology specialises in innovative, precision measuring systems for remote 3D measurement using digital photogrammetry. The company has spent the past 25 years developing photogrammetric systems, culminating in its 3D Dynamic Measurement (3DM) Analyst software, which is now used all over the world by surveying companies, mapping organisations, geotechnical consultants, mining companies, universities, government departments, and many others, for applications as varied as denture wear measurement, dinosaur footprint modelling, geotechnical analysis, and aerial mapping with UAVs. The remote sensing technology is unique in that the accuracy is highly customisable compared to laser scanning, where the accuracy of the equipment is fixed and pre-set at the manufacturing stage. ADAM Technology managing director Jason Birch said almost any accuracy can be achieved…

3D scanning is revolutionising the way that mine operators manufacture parts and tools. WYSIWYG 3D is an innovative engineering company that specialises in 3D measurement. The company has built a reputation around the experience and knowledge it brings to the table – for every job. It is at the forefront of the latest technology across many industries and specialises in the 3D scanning of mining equipment and processing plants. WYSIWYG 3D was founded in 2003 as a multi-disciplinary firm of professional engineers, all who brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of 3D laser scanning, 3D measurement, and 3D inspection and analysis services from their various fields. The company’s range of laser scanning technologies are a combination…

NOT all 3D scanners are the same, and not all marketing material can be taken at face value when selecting the right 3D scanner for the job. That is why it is important for any business to ensure they receive expert advice and guidance when it comes to the selection of scanners. It is important to look beyond the marketing brochures, hype and aesthetics of design in order to assess the functionality and purpose of a scanner. Before purchasing a scanner, businesses should always request demonstrations to see the device in action, and they should obtain scan data from their own objects to compare scanners and software processing to establish a base for comparison. Ideally, a full-service scan job is…

Stanmore Coal has had great success with its pivot to Isaac Plains East operations in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and looks set for a strong finish for 2019 with a solid toehold in the metallurgical coal market into 2020 and beyond. STANMORE Coal has reaped the financial rewards this year from its transition from the original Isaac Plains mine to Isaac Plains East in 2018. Chairman Stuart Bute said that favourable conditions and lower strip ratios at the new mine helped the company achieve an improved mix of coking and thermal coals, reduce production costs and increased sales prices and margins. “The company’s revenue from operations totalled a new record of $403.1m, an increase of 93pc on the previous year,” Mr…

Australian gold producer Regis Resources has topped the year off on a high, meeting its full year production guidance of 340,000oz and progressing new growth and exploration strategies across its tenements in WA and NSW for 2020 and beyond. AT the 2019 annual general meeting in November, Regis’ non-executive chairman James Mactier told shareholders the year had been a profitable one. “This year was one of significant achievement and change for Regis and I am pleased to report, another very profitable one,” Mr Mactier said. “Net Profit After Tax of $163.1m, despite being slightly down on last year, was a commendable achievement. “Record revenue from increased gold production and a higher realised gold price was offset by increased costs primarily…