Mining money helps cope with virus
THESE are challenging times, as the world comes to grips with the effects of COVID-19.Every resource sector has been affected, but most companies are...
Made to measure
TYPICALLY, it begins with a phone call or email early in the morning, even before Tony Ferencakovic has time to open up shop.Such is...
Load detection washer saves mines money
AUSTRALIAN company Visy Load has launched a new load sensing washer that it says will be a game-changing, money-saving device for mines, the construction...
Monarch of all surveyors
WA is undeniably the resource centre of Australia, contributing about 58pc of Australia's mineral and energy exports.But with 92pc of its 2.6m inhabitants living...
Toughness meets workability
A LEADER in a highly specialised steel product manufacturing field, Bisalloy Steels owes its success in the Australian mining industry to the benefits of...
Good vibrations
WHEN Tui Industries CEO Jason Sulzberger decided he wanted to improve the way vibration monitoring of machinery was done, he knew where to start.With...
Pump aids dry stacking
A REVOLUTIONARY new filter produced by Metso offers exciting potential to maximise water recovery and re-use in mines, making dry stacking of tailings more...
Hydraulic cylinder repair at WesTrac
HYDRAULIC cylinders are the powerhouses of modern mining operations.
They work tirelessly in the harshest environments for thousands of hours lifting enormous loads and coping...
Tyre safety collaboration
TYRE fitting in the mining industry is a tough job, with wheel and tyre combinations weighing many tonnes, bolts needing to be torqued to...
Breathing easy in the bag
IT’S essential for underground mining that adequate ventilation systems are in place.The Ventchoke system is a low cost mechanism that can control secondary ventilation...