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Australia unlikely to embrace deep-sea mining Aquila mine named innovation award finalist Sandvik launches surface drilling training simulator High-performance polyurethane lined pipe: Built for durability Turnkey dredging systems for Australia’s mining sector Powering forward Port of Brisbane delivers strong trade for FY25 Wind turbines begin 1000km journey to St Ives All Civil makes the switch to Komatsu Pilbara Ports unveils climate action plan BHP greenlights $1.4b Port Hedland investment Understanding motor reliability From aging to agile: Getting sustaining capital right Westrac inspires next generation at RTS Built for strength: ITM Mining’s solutions for hydraulic mining excavators The first intelligent oil-water separator Securing operational technology in mining Specialised engineering for complex mining challenges Mining Matters Cancer researchers unlock ‘DNA code’ of critical minerals The missions making asteroid mining a reality Fosterville expansion gets the green light VHM lays the building blocks for Goschen project CTTW2025 highlights innovation and global partnerships Turning battery waste into a local resource E-Plas champions mining’s quiet achievers Keep your crew cool Tough enough to thrive in the harshest of environments Steuler expands your horizons Think change. 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A rocky reporting season for Australia’s resources sector The Australian Mining Review October 2025 Edition ACE: Fast. Safe. Unstoppable. ADT Commercial Security Drill, Baby, Drill! Caman Engineering Australian Floating Decks Professional Services Maximise Your Productivity Bruce Avery Transport The updated 2024 Isuzu D-MAX Introducing the ARB multi-purpose jack base for safer vehicle lifting The updated 2025 Isuzu MU-X Eastern Guruma integrated services Australia’s original lockout tagout manufacturer since 1992 Australia’s most trusted bulk spring water supplier 20 years of excellence VMS Engineering | Precision. Power. Performance. Your Workforce. Skilled, Certified and Site-Ready Varnish removal made easy Johnson Screens: Screening solutions for Australian mining Vytas makes green hydrogen a reality Geotab and Google Cloud partner for data-driven success MATO Australia’s new generation conveyor belt cleaners MLT New Generation Super-Screw® FRAS/Oil Resistant Mineplast Pro: The superior belt solution Power Control Products: Delivering Safe-T-Products’ conveyor safety innovations to the mining industry Conveyor Idler Failure got you (Shut)down? Dredge pumps in Australia’s mining industry TOMRA’s transformative ore sorting technology Broons’ Graderoll just keeps rolling out the door Weir’s new backfill technology From fabrication to full-scale construction, Murchison Mining Services delivers exceptional results Exactly what you need when you need it Bringing you our world of expertise Quest Maritime Services delivering confidence at sea Dy-Mark mine marking toluene free Oli Group: Driving innovation and reliability in mining & quarrying Transmission repairs and replacements made easy Industrial and marine solutions hire fleet with purpose-built winches and power units How DTN APAC’s inversion and blast dispersion forecasting help the mining industry Steuler expands your horizons Gold, gold, gold Donaldson powers up mining filtration with new dust extraction and air solutions For the next generation of mining The industry leader in OTR and LME tyre management ISUZU FX range squares-up for heavy-duty battle Aerial solutions for mining and exploration The value of experience Driving drilling innovation for more than 40 years Leading Australia’s seismic future with eVibe innovation Supporting smarter mining decisions New technology for near surface exploration Precision drilling Australia’s latest rig rebuild PDR05 Driving excellence in exploration and mine site geoscience Innovators in geophysical exploration Innovative high-tech modular plants Bringing home the medal Protoblast – Take control of your blasting process Coral Sea Resort – Real Rewards for Real Work Titanium prospects Building an empire The titanium titan How can investment grow amidst supply chain woes? TechConnect Coal Comfort Turning waste into wealth ASPEC Engineering and the Amrun Project Australia’s specialised electrical experts The creative construction company World-class material handling solutions Cape-ital gains Australasia’s premier geoscience event AusIMM’s parallel conference debut Digitalisation in mining explored Uranium miner looks to produce with ‘invisible mining’ method For the next generation of mining The Australian Mining Review September 2025 Edition

All Civil makes the switch to Komatsu

all civil makes the switch to komatsu

All Civil Australia recently employed Komatsu’s preventative maintenance program, a change that is already paying dividends and paying off for the company.

The company has a fleet of eight Komatsu machines, including excavators, a dozer and a loader, all of which are being put to work on several of their major rail projects, from trenching to conduit installations.

All Civil plant and operations manager Rebecca Lincoln comments on the program.

“When I arrived, I could see straight away that the maintenance program needed updating,” she said.

“It was manual and reactive, leaving us vulnerable to costly delays. I wanted to introduce an automated, scheduled approach with the help of Komatsu to make sure we were never caught out with machine issues.

“The improvements have been immediate, we’ve seen greater cost efficiency, reduced fuel usage and better reliability across our entire Komatsu fleet. It also allows us to plan around our project windows, so we’re not holding up jobs or delaying transitions between sites.

“It’s pretty much set and forget now. We’re staying ahead of issues rather than scrambling to respond to them.”

Ms Lincoln says that by now identifying issues early, All Civil has been able to make repairs before they escalate into costly failures.

“Little issues like hydraulic leaks, work undercarriage components or clogged filters can set you back quite a bit, and for us we can’t accommodate lengthy periods of unplanned downtime as a lot of our projects need to be completed in a short shutdown period,” she said.

“Everything is time sensitive so it makes sense for us to mitigate issues where we can.”

A key benefit of the Komatsu preventative maintenance program has been the transparency around servicing costs. With Komatsu’s fixed pricing structure, All Civil has been able to lock in service costs over a longer period, something Ms Lincoln says is crucial in today’s uncertain economic climate.

“Having set service pricing means we know exactly what we’re up for over the next 12 months, or even longer in some cases,” she said.

“Some machines have the capability to clock up to 2,000 hours in as little as 12-16 months, so it gives us long-term visibility, which is incredibly helpful for budgeting and planning.

“If something major were to happen in the market, we’re not suddenly hit with increased servicing fees as we’ve already got that agreement in place.

“It also helps manage our resale value of the machines, knowing their servicing has been well-managed and up to date.”

Another one of the benefits is the partnership with Komatsu itself.

“The team is honest, transparent, and experienced,” Ms Lincoln said.

“We have access to reliable, knowledgeable mechanics who understand our equipment and know exactly what to look for, and their expertise ensures issues are identified early.”