Tech Talk

Mine dewatering may be a standard requirement at mining operations across Australia and globally, but that doesn’t mean it’s always smooth sailing, often throwing...

Mining in general, and particularly mining underground, can create potentially hazardous environments.  Whether it is from noise and vibration that can negatively impact on...

Wear plates are regarded as one of the most important components that manufacturing and industrial companies need.Used to keep machines safe, they offer protection...

It’s no secret that wear and tear directly impacts a component’s performance.In most mining applications, major mechanisms of wear include a combination of heat...

Machines operating in Australian underground hard rock mining endure some of the toughest conditions on the planet.Once the ground is blasted, it is the...

Plastics are employed for a variety of applications in the mining industry, primarily for bulk material handling and transport.Material such as UHMW, nylon, and...

In 2013, the NSW government released a report analysing all underground metalliferous mine fire incidents from 2008-2012. During this period 128 fires were reported...

A diesel particulate filter (DPF) is part of a modern diesel engine’s exhaust system and is designed to trap dangerous and toxic metal particles...

Lifting heavy machinery to undertake maintenance is a high-risk activity on any mine site, with potentially disastrous outcomes if not done correctly.Before anyone gets...

Finding new solutions to old problems is par for the course at Mining Maintenance and Fabrication Services (MMFS), where the motto is ‘if we...