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EXPERTS in remote accommodation, BBB Remote Site Services is continuing to expand its range of caravans. The range is in demand for fly in, fly out camps and sites high that require immediate accommodation. The latest addition to BBB’s range is the Caravan Series Office, which features four workstations plus a manager’s station, abundant cabinet space and ethernet connections throughout. The caravan office is perfect for construction sites, geological teams, general administration, inductions, drug and alcohol testing, and IT and entertainment distribution, among other applications. Ready to solve clients’ immediate requirements and mobilise on demand, the BBB team comprises experienced professionals that provide innovative, locally made solutions to keep client projects on time and budget.

The thought of feeding thousands of people at one time can be a daunting task. Mining camps all across Australia serve thousands of meals to hard working, hungry miners on a daily basis. ESS (Compass Services), operates the Gorgon project on Barrow Island, 50km off the North West coast of Western Australia and is the largest catering operation currently in Australia. The kitchen operation currently has 40 chefs working around the clock to produce three meals a day for 3,000 people. Food production of this scale requires catering equipment that is efficient and reliable, able to handle the quantity, while ensuring top quality food in minimal times. The RATIONAL SelfCooking Center® units installed at the Barrow Island’s Gorgon project site…

IN the past year, Drummond Solutions has provided exceptional camp management, cooking, cleaning and logistics services to Cobar Consolidated Resources (CCR) in Cobar, NSW. Drummond originally provided cooking and cleaning services for the 30-person exploration camp, and successfully adapted its services as the original camp grew to house about 100 people. Drummond also assisted with the design and layout of a permanent mining camp at CCR. Due to the diverse experience of Drummond staff and management, the company was able to assist CCR in its transition from exploration to mining. Drummond can provide a range of services for camps from 10 to 200 people, offering professional advice on kitchen and camp layout design. The company is capable of delivering quality…

IN its landmark 1992 Mabo decision, the High Court of Australia ruled that intrinsic indigenous land and water rights – Native Title – existed prior to European settlement. Under the ‘right to negotiate’ provisions of the Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993, which provided legislative expression to the Mabo decision, indigenous communities share in prospective wealth when their lands are developed by mining companies. The Act provides Traditional Owners with the opportunity to negotiate with mining companies to establish the terms under which development can occur. Negotiated agreements offer numerous benefits, such as securing indigenous access to education, employment and business development opportunities, while offering high levels of cultural heritage and environmental protection. The world’s second-largest gold producer, Newmont Mining Corporation,…

CREATED in response to demand for buyer representation in the tough Darwin property market, Peterson’s Property Search helps those who are unable to invest in the local market due to serious time constraints or lack of local knowledge. Company founder Tod Peterson has established a level playing field for buyers by providing more than 30 years of industry knowledge, all the contacts necessary to deal direct with sellers and strong negotiating skills to secure a successful purchase for his clients. According to Mr Peterson the December 2011 quarter saw the beginning of a property market upswing in Darwin that continued to gain momentum throughout the first half of 2012. Mr Peterson said he believed the market would continue to strengthen…

AS awareness of the economic and environmental need for efficient water resource management grows, so too does the mining industry’s requirement for groundwater-savvy professionals. This has driven a demand for professional groundwater industry training, particularly in the area of practical water science. The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) is seeking to meet demand with its training program. Led by training manager Joanne Barbaro, the program recognises a need for water professionals to maintain a solid foundation of scientific understanding. Ms Barbaro said the need could not be understated, particularly in the mining sector where new technologies were concerned. “Whether you are an engineer working on site or a manager involved in planning, having general knowledge of the…

WITH its new workshop recently completed, TBAS Engineering has broadened its perspective and now offers in-house services to a wider range of mining clients. All of TBAS’s computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines have the latest probing systems for quick setup. The company’s workshop boasts two CNC lathes, three CNC machining centres, a large horizontal boring machine and a Fromag keyway cutter. TBAS was established in 2000, and its team of highly qualified, experienced staff manufacture components for clients including Bemax Resources, as well as for planned shutdowns and emergency mine repairs. TBAS has developed an excellent reputation across the industry, and gets prompt responses from suppliers such as casting companies, hardening businesses and laser and plasma cutters.

PERTH-based Air Conditioning Wholesalers has been supplying commercial and residential air conditioning products to the mining industry for 27 years. In WA, the company distributes ActronAir (the largest locally-owned manufacturer of world-class air conditioning systems), Braemar, Ductsox and DuClean products as well as a range of air handling, ventilation, air filtration and installation tools. It also distributes the Thermafuser zone temperature control system, which operates effectively without the need for a power source. With a focus on service, support and value for money the company’s goal is customer satisfaction. It offers one-stop air conditioning units that incorporate all necessary components for an air conditioning installation in a single package. Air Conditioning Wholesalers supplies air conditioning systems to suit the varying…

ESTABLISHED more than 25 years ago, Link Low Loaders has built a solid reputation in the mining industry as a reliable, efficient and trustworthy machinery transport company. The company provides a well-maintained, modern equipment fleet and has a team of professional drivers who travel throughout WA and the eastern states. The company’s drivers all comply with stringent occupational health and safety and fatigue management policies. Its well-trained office team has extensive experience in the transport industry and ensures jobs are carried out efficiently and cost effectively. Link Low Loaders has a depot in Port Hedland and offers competitive rates. All loads that require permits are transported as per permit conditions. The company transports machinery and oversized loads including excavators, bulldozers,…

JULY was an important month for hydraulic piston pumps supplier and servicer Tidal Fluid Power. The company has opened its new repair centre, offering solutions for hydraulic piston pumps and motors with a range of availabilities, services, quality and prices. The new centre is home to a team of technicians and state-of-the-art equipment including the Tidal Fluid Power test bench, all supervised by a highly experienced service repair manager. The company now has the ability to assess and repair a multitude of industrial piston pumps and motors, with full access to a widely stocked warehouse to provide quick and efficient services. At the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition, Tidal Fluid Power showcased its Sunfab Bent Axis Motor range and its…

AFTER decades of designing and manufacturing world-class technology across its mining range, Hitachi Construction Machinery is continuing to revolutionise the mining industry. Successfully launched in more than 10 countries, Hitachi’s rear dump truck is based on the generic design of the iconic Euclid product that pioneered the use of rigid dump trucks in global mining and major construction projects. In alignment with Hitachi’s philosophy of quality, the same excellence designed into its leading hydraulic excavator range has now been integrated into its dump trucks to form the highest quality product with state-of-the-art technology. Designed and manufactured in the same world-class factory as the renowned EX Series hydraulic excavators, the EH3500ACII and EH4000ACII dump trucks incorporate the latest advancements in innovative…