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  • CIMIC Group secures $757m Western Ridge Crusher Project with BHP

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    CIMIC Group secures $757m Western Ridge Crusher Project with BHP

    CIMIC Group companies Sedgman and CPB Contractors, in a joint venture, have been awarded the Western Ridge Crusher Project by BHP in Western Australia. This project is set to generate $757 million in revenue... more

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    Case Study: SKF, Talk about a revolution

    Bearing forward to Industry 4.0 with SKF's integrated solutions Discover how SKF can help businesses achieve optimal Rotating Equipment Performance (REP) through a performance-based model that is b... more

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    Queensland company emerges from COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever

    A long-standing manufacturing company, which has thrived in the mining and construction space for over 30 years, has come out of the COVID-19 pandemic even stronger, transforming its business model from manufac... more

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    Graphex® gloves – a perfect fit for the mining industry

    Graphene is certainly the global buzzword when it comes to new technological advancements... Graphene was first created in a lab in 2004 by Geim & Novoselov at the University of Manchester in the UK and ... more

  • CIMIC Group secures $757m Western Ridge Crusher Project with BHP
    17 May, 2024
  • Case Study: SKF, Talk about a revolution
    09 Apr, 2021
  • Queensland company emerges from COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever
    07 Apr, 2021
  • Graphex® gloves – a perfect fit for the mining industry
    25 Oct, 2019
Dyno Nobel secures contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance

Dyno Nobel secures contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance

Dyno Nobel has secured a five-year contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) in central Queensland's Bowen Basin, effective from July. The agreement ensures Dyno Nobel will supply explosives products and services to BMA’s Goonyella, Saraji, Peak Downs, and Caval Ridge mines, and continue servicing the Daunia mine, recently divested to Whitehaven Coal. Ammonium nitrate and premium emulsion products for these operations will be manufactured at Dyno Nobel’s Moranbah plant. This facility's future is secured through a gas supply agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) until 2033, with an option to extend to 2041. Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific President Greg Hayne expressed pride in the ongoing partnership with BMA, which has spanned over two decades. “Under this new agreement, we will provide BMA with our premium technology solutions and world-leading electro... more
Komatsu unveils next-gen Z2 drill and bolter lineup

Komatsu unveils next-gen Z2 drill and bolter lineup

Komatsu has unveiled the second generation of its Z2 product line, featuring small-class development drill and bolting equipment with several enhancements and additions. This includes the introduction of the first battery-electric offerings within Komatsu’s underground hard rock portfolio, as well as an innovative pumpable resin system solution, optimised ergonomics, and more. The Z2 product line, which initially launched in 2020 with a common platform, includes the ZJ21 jumbo drill and ZB21 bolter. The new generation of these machines features optimised operator ergonomics for maximum comfort and visibility, user-friendly intuitive controls, and engineering for ground-level maintenance. The second generation ZB21 bolter is a small-class bolter with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS-certified operator cabin, intuitive controls, integrated screen handling, and industry-leading drif... more
Orica introduces lead-free electronic blasting systems

Orica introduces lead-free electronic blasting systems

Orica (ASX: ORI) has announced a significant advancement in its blasting technology with the introduction of the world’s first lead-free electronic blasting system range. This innovative development, based on Orica’s lead-free Non-Primary Explosives Detonator (NPED) technology, is set to revolutionise the industry with improved performance and environmental sustainability. The new lead-free electronic blasting systems, to be manufactured at Orica’s plant in Gyttorp, Sweden, will integrate the NPED technology, eliminating lead azide from the detonator. This move aligns with Orica’s commitment to sustainability, as the product range will not contain any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the European Union’s REACH regulation. Angus Melbourne, Orica’s Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the significance of this development, stating: “With the exp... more
### Descartes Labs wins big at 2024 Mining Technology Excellence Awards

Descartes Labs wins big at 2024 Mining Technology Excellence Awards

Descartes Labs, a US-based technology company, has clinched three prestigious awards at the 2024 Mining Technology Excellence Awards, underscoring its commitment to innovation, product development, and safety in the mining sector. The awards, presented by GlobalData's business intelligence platform, highlight Descartes Labs' significant contributions to driving change and setting new benchmarks in mining technology. In the Innovation category, Descartes Labs was lauded for its revolutionary mineral exploration software, Marigold, and its recent integration of hyperspectral processing capabilities. Marigold, utilised by seven major global mining firms, has been instrumental in slashing exploration timelines, reducing costs, and enabling data-driven decision-making, marking a significant advancement in the field. The software's high-performance computing and user-friendly inter... more
WesTrac and Thiess celebrate autonomous drilling milestone at Mt Arthur South

WesTrac and Thiess mark autonomous drilling milestone at Mt Arthur South

WesTrac and Thiess are celebrating a significant milestone at Thiess’ Mt Arthur South operation in New South Wales. The achievement marks one million metres drilled autonomously, using a fleet of three Cat MD-series drills equipped with the Cat MineStar Command Autonomous Drill System (ADS). Nakia Brewer, WesTrac Technology Solutions Manager, emphasised the success of the program, highlighting the clear understanding of the problem statement — reducing operating costs and increasing drilling consistency. The program, initiated in 2019, underwent a multi-phase three-year journey, culminating in a remotely located operator controlling three drills simultaneously, including a Cat MD6250 and two MD6310s. Trent Smith, Thiess Head of Autonomy and Operations Technology, praised the program's focus on technology integration with people and processes, ensuring effective change man... more

Hexagon adds two industry veterans to Enterprise Asset Management and Asset Performance Management teams

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division today announced the addition of Tom Kurtz and Joe Nichols to senior leadership roles, reinforcing its commitment to the expansion of the company’s enterprise asset management (EAM) and asset performance management (APM) solutions. Kurtz will serve as Vice President, Portfolio Strategy for EAM; and Nichols will serve as Vice President, Portfolio Strategy for APM. Both executives will lead the continued growth and evolution of Hexagon’s EAM and APM solutions and further Hexagon’s vision of the Smart Digital Reality™ – where all data are digitally available, in one place, in real-time, with 360-degree context combining complete line-of-sight to every situation in an ever-changing world. Their appointments come on the heels of Hexagon’s recent acquisition of Itus Digital, a leading APM provider that complements Hexagon’... more

High information management security standards set at acQuire

Global information management software company acQuire Technology Solutions (acQuire), a subsidiary of Vela Software, is now ISO 27001:2022 (ISO27001) certified. ISO 27001 is a globally recognised standard for organisations to manage and protect their information. The framework ensures companies establish, implement, maintain and continuously improve their Information Security Management System (ISMS). To meet this standard, acQuire has developed and implemented a number of policies to standardise how information is managed against the ISO 27001 framework. acQuire is now certified across the design, development, implementation, support and services of geoscientific information management solution, GIM Suite, and environmental data management solution, EnviroSys. “This framework provides assurance that we have the highest standard of information security practices in place to a... more