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STRUCTURES at mine sites are often built across mine overburden, which can lead to them becoming unstable due to insufficiently compacted ground. Uretek Ground Engineering can help restabilise structures and recently did so at a South Australian mine site. The columns of the belt line filter and main structure, which had been built across mine overburden, had lost ground support over time, resulting in one side of the belt filter structure resting 32mm lower than the other. Uretek is known for its ability to rectify such problems quickly and with minimum downtime. After inspecting the site, Uretek manager Arthur Winrow said that he could achieve exactly that: rapid re-levelling and re-support without interruption to production. For the five days it...

AUSTRALIA’S premier hydraulic mining company, Hydraulic Mining Solutions (HMS), is combining the expertise of Fraser Alexander Tailings (South Africa) and Superior Coal (Australia). Through this joint venture, HMS offers clients more than 100 years of experience in the hydraulic mining of a wide range of minerals. Hydraulic mining involves using jets of water under high pressure to break up and convert material into slurry, which is then pumped to a processing plant for the recovery of saleable coal or minerals. The technique is cost effective for many commodities when re-mining or moving tailings. Hydraulic mining is a safer, more cost-effective alternative to dredging and can be implemented around existing physical structures.

THE urban-friendly Caddy and Caddy Maxi vans from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offer an array of features, transmissions, and class-leading engines. Caddy’s brilliant drive characteristics, array of safety equipment and extraordinary rear cargo space make it Australia’s favourite compact van. The Volkswagen Transporter range comes in all shapes and sizes, with a choice of wheelbase, roof size, engine and transmission, load areas, accessories, trims and colours. Buyers also benefit from the Transporter range’s safety features, which include standard driver and passenger airbags, ESP, ABS brakes and Electronic Brake Distribution, and Brake Assist technology. The new Crafter excels in two weight classes, with the option of an increased or reduced gross vehicle mass, the choice of two wheelbases, and Delivery Van, Cab...

AT its head office on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Wear Parts Australia boasts more than 40 years’ experience in the wear parts industry. Maintaining a record of each customer in its database, Wear Parts can go out to site to audit buckets and machinery, and clearly identify the parts needed. The company offers Australian-made, custom-designed cutting edges and steel plates to suit the most abrasive working conditions. It has access to, and stocks, a huge range of genuine and non-genuine wear parts from industry leaders around the world including Caterpillar, Esco, Feurst, Komatsu, Hensley, Keech/Hitachi, Daewoo/Doosan, Samsung, JCB, John Deere, Hyundai, H&L and ECH. Wear Parts’ Armour Up heel shrouds suit a range of machines and offer heavy duty protection...

WITH its domestic, international long-haul and international short-haul services, Virgin Australia is putting the magic back into flying. “Together with our expanding network of partner airlines such as Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines, Ethiad Airways, Singapore Airlines and Skywest, we’re taking our guests to more destinations than ever before,” the airline stated. Virgin Australia offers its guests three cabin classes on international long-haul flights (business class, premium economy and economy) and both premium economy and economy on international short-haul trips (business class is only available on limited flights). On domestic flights, passengers can choose from either business class and economy or premium economy and economy cabin classes. The modern and stylish Virgin Australia lounge can be accessed when travelling...

FOCUSSING on engineering and design excellence, Constructatruck provides a diverse range of companies with innovative and interchangeable modules for the efficient use of truck fleets. Servicing the mining and construction industries, the company provides an extensive range of standard and customised modules to suite a range of requirements. Built to industry specifications, fully-enclosed modules can be equipped with hose reels, generators, pumps, air compressors, tool boxes and other ancillary equipment. Available in two sizes, the Constructatruck modules fit standard tray sizes and are easily lifted on and off tray top trucks, enabling the same truck to be used for many different tasks. Constructatruck has supplied modules to major mine sites throughout WA’s Pilbara and is constantly upgrading its designs to...

THOSE in the industry know that the importance of managing employee safety and wellbeing is of paramount concern to every business. Not only does legislation demand that all businesses provide their employees with a safe place to work, but employers should also strive to ensure that every person that comes to work goes home safely to their family at the end of the day. All employees, no matter what position they hold, should ensure they are aware of their safety obligations. A good safety management plan is just like insurance for a business – it may never be needed, but it will protect a business and its employees in the event that something should happen. Those that have concerns about...

GENERALLY, a company’s name change does not warrant headline news; but when the company in question is the mining industry’s leading truck and bus hire company, people want to know. A transport industry leader for more than 21 years, McLarens Hire & Drive began as a small family-owned business servicing schools, sports clubs and small private functions such as hens and bucks parties. As WA’s mining and construction industries have boomed, so has McLarens’ business and the company was very proud to recently announce a change of name to McLarens Fleetspec Hire. The company now boasts a fleet of more than 100 trucks and buses, all of which meet the strictest specifications of mining and construction clients – every vehicle...

SERVICE body manufacturer XL Industries took its name from the letters in ‘excellent’, a standard the company has held itself to in the 20 years since its establishment. XL makes service bodies for a wide range of end users world-wide, manufacturing mine-compliant service bodies to uncompromising standards. XL’s service bodies are designed to handle tough mining conditions – each of the company’s designs can be supplied with or without Roll-over Protection (ROP) bars – and are fully compliant with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance safety standards. The XL ROP service body weighs less than 300kg, lighter than similar aluminium bodies on the market, which allows operators to carry an extensive  range of equipment and tools without exceeding a vehicles load rating....

AS one of the largest suppliers of buses to the Australian mining industry, IVECO designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of small, medium and large buses and coaches, including four-wheel drive buses. With extensive experience in providing vehicles for remote operations, it currently supplies buses to numerous resource projects Australia-wide, for various applications. As the only original equipment manufacturer that produces bus chassis in Australia, IVECO has its own manufacturing base in Dandenong, Victoria, where it designs and manufactures two types of bus chassis specifically developed for the harsh Australian conditions. To further complement its Australian range, the company also imports three additional chassis models from IVECO Europe, covering rear engine and front engine configurations. IVECO creates employment in...

SINCE 1998, Lubricant Specialist Australia (LSA) has been supplying oils and greases to the Australian mining, automotive and agricultural industries. Now based in High Wycombe, WA, LSA has steadily grown to include warehousing and distribution centres in Wingfield, South Australia, and Yatala, Queensland. LSA’s products are manufactured in Singapore, the US, and Australia to meet the highest international specifications for plant and equipment manufacturers. LSA supplies a complete range of competitively priced synthetic and mineral based engine, hydraulic, gear, transmission, air compressor and rock drill oils to meet equipment manufacturer’s specifications. It also supplies a premium range of lithium complex greases that cover most applications, including all mining plant and equipment. The company has experienced increasing demand for bio-degradable lubricants,...