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A new vein: AI in the mining industry Contributed by mining optimisation and automation subject matter expert Jason Nitz A venture capital firm recently asked me to provide expert advice on an investment plan for mining technology. They’d chosen several areas where mining technology had recently improved a process or system and completed a market analysis on the leading companies within those areas. Their intent was to invest in a small to medium-sized company to inject capital to improve their product or services, and then sell the improved company and its product or service to a large corporation,...

Maximise bulldozer efficiency with ITM Mining Pin and bush turns enhanced by trust ITM® technology In the tough world of mining, where every machine hour counts, maintaining your equipment’s performance is key. Large bulldozers like the Caterpillar D10/D11, Liebherr PR776/PR766, and Komatsu D375/D475 are the workhorses of the industry, and their efficiency depends heavily on the condition of their undercarriage systems, particularly the oil-lubricated track chains. ITM Mining is at the forefront of undercarriage solutions, offering expert Pin and Bush turn services that extend the life of your bulldozer’s track chains. This crucial maintenance procedure involves rotating the pins and bushes 180 degrees to expose unworn surfaces, redistributing wear and extending the lifespan of these vital components. At our Welshpool...

Avoiding common pitfalls in liquid management projects A guide to success In large complex industrial and mining operations, the success of a liquid management project hinges on thorough planning and engineering, as well as the consideration of key environmental factors. Any missteps can result in costly delays, project inefficiencies, or performance issues. Whether you’re constructing a floating mine pontoon or heavy-duty access walkway, or managing dam tailings, dewatering, sludge pond reclamation and dredging, the right expertise matters. At Coerco, extensive experience in the design and delivery of liquid management systems for the most challenging applications has taught us valuable lessons that can help clients avoid these common pitfalls. The following guide ensures liquid management projects stay on track and prevent...

Drillers field day - Aussie Pumps Australian Pump is well known as the country’s leading designer and exponent of mine specific equipment in terms of diesel powered pressure cleaners and self priming centrifugal pumps.  The pump product range goes all the way from 2” through to 6” ‘guzzlers’ and is now widely respected right throughout Australia’s mining industry. “Self priming engine drive trash pumps, high pressure transfer pumps, even fire pumps for mine safety are all part of our standard package,” Aussie’s chief engineer John Hales said. However, Aussie has also been focused on working with drillers across the country to develop effective, hard wearing pumps for mud tanks. It’s...