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WITH vehicle accidents on mine sites rising, there is a strong demand from operators seeking products that will help decrease the current high rate of vehicle interaction and injuries. According to WA’s Mines and Petroleum department, vehicle collision has been one of the most common types of accidents on a mine site during the last five years. The Employment, Economic Development and Innovation department has reported that 75 per cent of fatalities at Queensland mines were vehicle related. Due to these alarming statistics, government and private mining bodies are encouraging the industry to increase implementation of safe vehicle practices. “In the past six years Minecorp has seen a sharp increase in demand from operators and contractors seeking products to help…

FOR more than 40 years, Jaws has built a reputation on supplying buckets for a range of excavators, shovels and loaders. As a result, Jaws has become a leading supplier to mining companies across Australia and around the world. Through its accumulated experience, Jaws has evolved to become a leading supplier to original equipment manufacturers and mining operators. It provides replacement and custom-made buckets to suit a range of conditions. The company’s custom designed buckets are manufactured to match the material being worked, as well as the capacity of each client’s trucking operation. This reduces truck loading times and overall turnaround times. For example, if a client’s existing bucket has taken 4.5 loads to fill a truck, a Jaws custom-made…

Specialising in full mine specification vehicles and rigid and articulated earthmoving equipment, Constructatruck Rentals has the flexibility and reliability to provide any vehicle required, giving it the capability to offer full project vehicle management from start to finish. The company is a short and long term rental leader which provides ongoing service and assistance to minimise down time and maximise operating efficiency. All products are designed and built in-house, which means the company is able to offer competitive rates and exceptional service, two well-known Constructatruck features. Constructatruck Rentals takes pride in being a leading supplier of service, water and diesel vehicles for mine site operations and can build any vehicles that aren’t in stock. The company provides package deals for…

MELBOURNE construction company JCM Builders focusses on design and construction within its own developments, working closely with leading architectural firms in order to complete the concept and achieve affordable construction and development outcomes. Managing a project from start to finish, including purchasing the property site, the planning approval process, construction of the project, and the sale and settlement of the property, requires many attributes which JCM Builders has gained through its 20 years experience within the construction industry. JCM Builders is experienced in building quality boutique developments, specialising in residential apartments, high end architectural construction and mixed use buildings. Its reputation is derived from excellent relationships with clients, designers, architects and sub traders, which allow it to deliver a completed…

ONE of the largest suppliers of modular accommodation to Australia’s mining sector, Ausco Modular, recently participated in public hearings for the Standing Committee on Regional Australia’s inquiry into fly in, fly out (FIFO) and drive in, drive out workforce practices in regional Australia, held in Queensland during February. Ausco managing director Anthony Walsh said that the Queensland Resource Council (QRC) brought an underpinning issue to the table at the hearing, which dictates how FIFO workers operated. “The QRC highlighted FIFO workers’ desire to live elsewhere, away from the mines they work in,” Mr Walsh said. “This brings us back to the real concern of accommodation shortages and soaring rental prices that communities with FIFO workforces are faced with. “Modular infrastructure…

BUILT on the strong foundations of unique manufacturing processes and designs, Instant Transportable Offices (ITO) has many regular customers and ongoing supply contracts. ITO is a leading manufacturing and hire company producing an infinitely customisable range of buildings to the highest quality standards. Supported by its own manufacturing facilities, ITO produces transportable buildings and portable solutions suitable for all industries. Set apart from others in the transportable industry, it provides high-quality finishes and quick turnaround for all its buildings. The company’s stackable transportable buildings are constructed around a container-style frame and can be stacked up to three-high. The space-saving benefits of stackable buildings make them highly desirable for use on city sites where space is at a premium. ITO also…

AN expert in remote accommodation, BBB Remote Site Services, is continuing to expand its range of caravans, which are in demand for fly-in, fly-out camps and sites 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 which provide innovative, locally made solutions to keep client projects on time and budget.

FOR more than 20 years, regional airline Skytrans has serviced Australia’s remote and rural areas. The company provides contract, charter and Regular Passenger Transport air services with its fleet of 14 Dash 8 aircraft. The Dash 8 is well regarded for its short field take off and landing capabilities and this, coupled with low pressure optional tyres, allows operation on both sealed and unsealed airstrips without compromising safety or comfort. Skytrans is committed to providing a superior travel experience, and as such all of the company’s aircraft feature a generous seat pitch, in-flight entertainment and quality catering, manned by a team of friendly flight crew. The company operates scheduled services to more than 23 ports in Queensland, including direct flights…

WHILE resource estimations for mineral sands deposits – often approached simplistically – face many of the same challenges involved when estimating gold or iron ore deposits, there are others unique to mineral sands. Mineral sands projects often have a long history of ownership change due to market cycles, which means estimations need to include historic data sets, past drilling programs, assaying techniques and approaches to mineral assemblage determinations. Mineral sands deposits typically have wide drill-hole spacing, which can make domain determination a challenge. It is important to understand the underlying geology as much as possible, and capturing this and the distribution of grades through domaining is critical. The continuity of heavy mineral accumulations can often be very strong in the…

HAVING been in operation for more than 12 years, MaxiTool Dredging Services owns and operates a fleet of dredges that can meet the demands of the most difficult projects. The company’s team of dredge operators is highly experienced in all aspects of dredging, including the safe dredging of high-density-polyethylenelined ponds without risk of damage to the lining. Whether de-silting return water dams to improve capacity or performing maintenance works for process ponds, MaxiTool has the equipment and kno-how to complete the project. Recently, MaxiTool carried out dredging at Wesfarmers Resources’ Curragh coal mine. The dredging was conducted on site at Retention Dam 7 (RD7). RD7 is one of the main supply dams for the coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP),…

THE Hatfield Recruitment point of difference is its experience and strong reputation in the market place, which it stated could not be imitated and must be earned. With locations in Perth and London, Hatfield has been established for nearly 30 years; specialising in civil and mining industry professional appointments. The company’s experience – from the coal face through to the board room – has forged its reputation for producing unparalleled results for new and long-term clients. Hatfield has adopted an international approach to talent identification and selection in response to the tightness of the local market. Hatfield director Glenn Swift said the world was “shrinking”, and therefore changing the fundamentals of recruitment. He said this had come about as a…