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IN a ‘work-with’ relationship with infrastructure provider Qube Ports and Bulk, Perth-based engineering and project management consultant Mintrex delivered the $50 million engineering and procurement of 11 receival and stacking systems (RSS) at Utah Point. Each 900 tonne per hour RSS has a truck unloader for side-tip road trains, a transfer conveyor and a large radial stacker. The layout of each of the 11 RSS was designed by Mintrex to best utilise the available stockyard area regarding stockpile size and product types. Mintrex prepared work packages for the design and construction of the stackers and the design and supply of the truck unloaders. The company then integrated the packages, completed the civil design and expedited the work packages. The stackers...

PORT and coastal engineering company BMT JFA Consultants provides specialised services for port and maritime developments. With a focus on developing passionate staff and forming strong client relationships, the company delivers effective solutions in a timely manner. The services offered by BMT JFA include full project management, from conception to completion of marine/port, harbour and coastal projects. The company can act either as part of a team or can lead a team managing all aspects of a project – from initial site investigation through to design, construction, commissioning and maintenance. BMT JFA’s port and harbour engineering services include: port and harbour master planning; project management of multidisciplinary maritime development projects; marine investigations and data collection; planning, detailed design and project...

AUSTRALIA’S largest bulk and general stevedore, Qube Ports & Bulk, operates in 29 ports nationally. It is part of the ASX-listed Qube Logistics Holdings and comprises two divisions: Qube Ports and Qube Bulk, both of which are active in Port Hedland. Qube is committed to investing in port and bulk import and exportsupply chain and infrastructure projects, and is able to combine both capital investment with practical know how and expertise. Qube Ports operates from the multi-purpose berths 1 and 3 in Port Hedland and handles an increasing amount of project cargoes and accommodation modules, as well as some small parcel bulk products. It has the experience and capacity to provide an integrated service offering ship unloading, transport and logistics...

FOR more than 60 years, Clark Equipment has been designing, manufacturing and distributing equipment for the mining, construction, infrastructure and materials handling sectors. Operating across Australia and New Zealand, with nine branches in Queensland alone (from a total of 20) and a head office and manufacturing facility in Sydney, the company is well positioned to supply and support a range of equipment to the mining industry. Unlike many of its competitors that distribute only a single brand or product type, Clark Equipment has developed its product range with the application requirements of its customers in mind. This is demonstrated through the range of equipment it supplies to mine sites, which includes Omega Tyre-Handlers and mine-spec heavy forklift trucks (designed and...

HEAVY equipment part supplier Trackspares (Australia) provides high quality, non-genuine parts at competitive prices to equipment operators throughout Australia. Trackspares prides itself on being able to supply parts at considerable savings, which are still of the highest quality and backed by manufacturer warranties. The company supplies some of the world’s best known after market brands such as ITM and KBJ undercarriage, OEM brand engine parts, and Rossi machine parts and ground engaging tools. Trackspares’ product range can be used as a substitute for most common equipment brands and types, including Komatsu, Hyundai, Hitachi, Volvo, Case, Kobelco, Daewoo and Caterpillar. Constantly developing its product line, the company is able to continually provide high quality parts at competitive pricing, and if Trackspares...

MINING resources company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) is leading the way in research and development of fine particle management for the coal transportation industry, celebrating the launch of its new technology, Total Coal Control (TCC). The cutting-edge TCC technology not only offers a superior dust formula to stop coal fly-aways and improve movability, it also offers a full quality control treatment during the material handling process, ensuring only the best coal product is delivered from pit to port. “Our aim was to develop a product that not only did its job in terms of dust suppression, better control and less escapement, but also treated the coal within containment to ensure the best possible product is delivered at the end of...

FOR clients that require materials handling equipment, Forklift Finder Services offers a uniquely specialised service. The company has built a reputation for supplying quality service, sourcing and supplying a vast array of new and used forklift trucks, container handling trucks, heavy lifting equipment and associated inventory. Through a network of national and international contacts, Forklift Finder also imports new and used equipment, and can take enquiries and orders for specialised heavy lift-handling equipment. The company is a member of the Hire and Rental Association and believes that it is of the utmost importance for every client to be offered expert advice about the availability of machinery that will provide increased efficiency and boost productivity. The company now offers and specialises...

BRISBANE-based PR Polymers has manufactured and supplied a range of drilling and blasting products to open-cut coal and hard rock mines worldwide since 1992. The company’s KoolKap gas bags are self-inflating bags that, when activated, will seal off a hole and provide an effective deck for loading explosives and/or stemming. The bags save time and money. When using air decking for pre-splits, operators are able to reduce their use of explosives significantly and provide a safer, more stable highwall. The gas bags can be used to block off wet and dewatered holes, eliminating the need for expensive and less effective emulsions. They are also effective for standing off coal beds to stop coal shock, and for decking holes that have...

CELEBRATING 20 years of operation this year, Adagold Aviation has grown from a small Queensland-based company to a global aviation specialist. Adagold now employs more than 50 staff across three continents with offices in Australia, Denmark and the US. The company also runs operations in and out of South East Asia, Papua New Guinea and other geographical areas and has worked with a broad range of clients spanning small, medium and large corporations and organisations, Australian and foreign governments, the United Nations and highly affluent individuals. Specialising in servicing the mining, resources and defence sectors, Adagold provides bespoke solutions that are flexible and cost-effective for complex or long term projects utilising multiple aircraft and operators or just for a single...

WITH its broad range of mining products, Hastings Deering is a leader in sales and service to the mining sector and is well situated to offer the best solutions. The new broader range of mining products means that the company now offers the most comprehensive range of surface and underground mining equipment, complete with ongoing parts and service, and a dedicated support network and nationwide backup. In addition to mining trucks, wheel loaders, dozers and graders, Hastings Deering now offers draglines, rope shovels, hydraulic shovels, surface drills and highwall miners. Hastings Deering’s underground mining equipment product line will increase from trucks and loaders to include seven new products: roof supports, armoured face conveyors, shearers, jumbo drills, continuous miners, diesel transport...