Category: Legacy

RAPID growth in Australia’s mining and infrastructure sectors has highlighted a significant gap between the ability for companies to define corporate objectives and their ability to actually deliver on these objectives through strategic projects. Many organisations are therefore struggling to effectively implement the tools and procedures that define successful projects. “With exposure to various projects throughout the country, we began to see that our clients had been able to develop clear corporate objectives and strategy, but had been less successful in turning those objectives into healthy projects,” Consulcad director and principal consultant David Henderson said. Consulcad is one of Australia’s most experienced integrated project services and solutions consultancies, holding positions on numerous government panels across the country. With broad experience…

WITH the recent appointment of a dedicated resources training director, Durack Institute of Technology has increased its focus on training for the mining and oil and gas industries. Matt Silvester will now act as the Institute’s main point of contact for resource companies and their contracted local businesses, connecting them to Durack lecturing staff across a range of training areas. Mr Silvester has more than 11 years of experience in education and training, as well as a wealth of local knowledge, and said he would contribute to the Institute’s focus of creating flexible training solutions. “Durack already provides thirty six per cent of its training via flexible delivery, so there is very little we wouldn’t look at,” he said. “We…

ALTHOUGH the ‘square’ impact roller from Broons is a proven performer when it comes to minimising tyre damage on mine sites, its primary use has always been deep compaction. Its applications include proof-rolling sites for workshops, camps, processing plants, stockpiles and drag line erection pads. “Improving tyre life using our ‘square’ impact roller remains a strong focus for our team, but we’ve been providing unique solutions to compaction problems on mines since we opened our doors in 1973,” Broons company director Stuart Bowes said. “Put simply, our company has no equal when it comes to this market and we’ve completed more than 1000 projects in all corners of the world.” Between just 6 and 10 passes with the impact roller…

FROM its base in Welshpool, Daimler Trucks Perth offers a range of Fuso, Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner trucks and busses. With a long history of supporting WA’s drilling industry with vehicles such as the award-winning Mercedes-Benz Actros 8×8 and 6×6, Mercedes-Benz Atego 4×4 in single and dual-cab, and Fuso Canter 4×4 in single and dual-cab, the company’s staff has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience relating to the mining sector. The combination of Fuso, Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner brands gives Daimler Trucks Perth a product range unparalleled in quality and suitable for all needs. The company’s website displays past special purpose vehicles as well as new model Fuso, Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vehicles. Image galleries and specifications are available for all vehicles…

ESTABLISHED reverse circulation (RC) drilling contractor Orlando Drilling continues to provide an exceptional level of service to its clients, making it the natural choice for mining and exploration companies throughout Australia. Orlando Drilling’s main business activities include RC exploration and grade control drilling, specialising in small footprint track mounted drilling  rigs and support equipment taking its clients exploration or grade control projects to new heights. Orlando Drilling operates a fleet of new or near-new drilling equipment including Atlas Copco Explorac E220RC drill rig; MAN support trucks; Hanjin track carriers; industry-leading sampling systems; Hurricane boosters; and Atlas Copco auxiliary compressors reaching depths of 450 metres with air capacity’s at 1000psi / 2200cfm. The Atlas Copco Explorac E220RC drill rig has the…

WA-owned drilling and blasting specialist Ozland continues to establish itself within the mining and civil construction industries as a safe and professional service provider. Ozland operates a fleet of equipment ideally suited to the often harsh and remote conditions associated with the mining industry. This fleet includes SCH5000 top hole hammer drills (in long and short mast configuration), Montabert excavator mounted drills, Cubex QXR 1120 down hole hammer drills, explosive manufacturing trucks, explosive compound facilities and a selection of support vehicles. The company’s fleet is constructed and enhanced to the highest industry standards. “Our team is currently proud to be working on high calibre projects in WA, and we are willing and able to deliver services interstate if required,” Ozland…

DIAMOND core drilling company Topdrive Drillers Australia has been operating for more than 35 years and is well-placed to meet the drilling needs of Australia’s mining sector. Steve Davis established the company in 1976; re-launched as a new entity by Mr Davis’ son-in-law, Peter Milner, it now boasts a growing team and equipment base. Mr Davis remains active in the business and, with the recent addition of general manager Bob Blakiston, the company is continuing its aggressive growth plan. “We plan to be service providers of choice in the exploration industry, with a national footprint, and take a professional and business-like approach while we’re at it,” Mr Blakiston said. Topdrive’s available drill core equipment in recovery sizes PQ, HQ and…

AS part of the international Hamon Group, Hamon Australia’s team of highly qualified employees has been designing, supplying and erecting cooling towers across Australia since 1981. In addition to this, Hamon also undertakes maintenance and renovation of existing units across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. The company has provided cooling towers to power plants, petrochemical companies, and steel, sugar and pulp mills. Being part of the Hamon Group gives the company access to the group’s worldwide resources. This gives its customers the direct benefit of a large and comprehensive expertise base and access to the highest quality materials and services in project management, along with the benefits of the group’ continuous research and development of designs, products and software.…

A market-leading supplier of hazardous material management services, Hazmat Services provides clients with specialist advice and technically sound answers to ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory and social responsibilities. In response to recent incidents involving hazardous materials and associated regulatory changes, Hazmat has launched a new range of products and services to assist organisations in meeting environmental and safety obligations for spill management, clean-up and containment. Hazmat’s Spill Ready products offer a valuable clean-up solution that can protect an organisation, its staff and the environment from accidental spills and leaks. Hazmat has sourced the most effective spill management products from around the world, with many of its Spill Ready products made from natural or recycled materials to provide an eco-friendly solution…

OVERLOADED haul trucks can jeopardise the safety of mining systems while eating away at a company’s profitability. If a truck is habitually carrying oversized payloads, frames and structures are placed under unnecessary stress, truck bodies and tyres wear out pre-emptively and component life can also be shortened, increasing the risk of premature failure and unplanned downtime. An overloaded haul truck can also unduly damage haul road surfaces, increasing site maintenance costs and reducing the overall efficiency of a mining operation. Because of this, more companies are turning to technology to prevent overloading. Mine production monitoring systems capture real-time payload data for mining trucks so managers can identify when and where overloading is taking place, and take action to prevent it.…

FOUNDED in 1979, Pacific Plastics has become a leading manufacturer and supplier of custom window gaskets for many industries, including the construction, marine and mining sectors. The company is constantly developing new products using rigid and flexible PVC plastic extrusions and utilising more than 2000 dies, including glazing, beads, colonial bars and custom extrusions for domestic and commercial use. Pacific Plastics is a major supplier of the thermoplastic rubber santoprene. The long-life and hard-wearing qualities of this material mean that glazing gaskets made from santoprene are in high demand for use on commercial buildings. The company also offers plastic extrusion, a high volume manufacturing process that involves melting raw plastic material and forming it into a continuous profile. All types…