Transport, Logistics, Tyres
Having the right eye on your roads could save millions
New Gold Coast engineering company, Proof, is putting its stamp of approval on mining road networks after helping to achieve fleet efficiency and environmental sustainability. With experts in haul road performance and optimisation, Proof Engineers specialises in road stabilisation and performance monitoring, ensuring reduced maintenance and increased longevity and safety of haul roads.
Efficiency gains for Rio Tinto’s Pilbara rail operations
Over the last few years mining heavy weight Rio Tinto has worked hard, making significant efficiency improvements to its Pilbara rail network. A key contributor to this success was the optimisation of train loading operations at Yandicoogina.
Conveying specialist teams up with US rubber maker
Kinder & Co has announced a supply agreement with one of America’s leading custom industrial rubber manufacturers, Bi-State Rubber Inc.
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog fast-tracked to Australia
An innovative “road-railer” has been delivered by Unimog to freight operator Cavanagh Cranes & Transport, which has the ability to transform from a conventional on- and off-road vehicle to a railway-based maintenance unit at the flick of a switch.
‘New generation’ underground coal loader released
Sandvik Mining and Construction has released the LS151, a 6 tonne payload capacity underground coal mining loader, delivering increased safety and ergonomics, more power and torque.
DBCT bullish on future coal volumes
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal owner Prime Infrastructure is aiming to double its coal export volumes in coming years on the back of improved infrastructure utilisation and a bumper 2009/10 result.
QR divides as coal haulage contract war continues
QR formally split in two, on July 1st, with the newly-separated freight company, QR National, wasting no time in announcing a revised $250 million coal haulage contract.
IA highlights $18.2bn of key freight projects
Infrastructure Australia has identified more than $18.2 billion of port, rail and road projects deemed to have met its stringent criteria, including those able to strengthen the economy and clear export bottlenecks.
Competition Tribunal verdict on rail line access in WA
Rio Tinto has won a long struggle to restrict rivals from using its main railway to haul iron ore, but BHP Billiton may appeal after it was ordered to open up its own line.
Hancock gets green light for $7.2bn iron ore rail link
The unlisted company owned by Australia’s wealthiest woman, Hancock Prospecting, has been given the green light to develop a rail line connecting its Roy Hill iron ore project to Port Hedland in Western Australia.
New telescopic handler arrivals from Manitou
Manitou has released two new telescopic handlers to complement its existing offerings, one designed for high capacity and the other being ideal for narrow and obstruction-laden sites.
Massive Mesa A stacker delivered in record time
Design and delivery of the 50 metre high iron ore stacker for Rio Tinto’s Mesa A Mine development project took just 16 months, with major structural lifts taking only two weeks - a considerable feat, given the size and complexity of the stacker.
For more efficient loading of 250-tonne class mining trucks
The new Extended High Lift Option for the Cat® 994F Wheel Loader enables the popular mining machine to load Cat 793 and similarly sized trucks more efficiently.
Coal industry says rail bid ‘ticks all the boxes’ but AMWU disagrees
The Queensland Coal Industry Rail Group’s $4.85 billion cash offer for the central Queensland coal track network ‘ticks all the boxes’ according to the Queensland Resources Council.
QR divestment – the case for a different model
The Queensland Resources Council’s Michael Roche spoken at a recent industry event about the need for industry to have more of a say in the ownership of QR's coal track business.
Hybrid SR drives for new loader
In what some consider the most significant jump in technology in 20 years, the new Le Tourneau SR drive breaks away from the traditional power generation.
Loaders – at the frontline of mining operations
Loaders have a unique role at any mine site – they are often the first type of mining equipment to enter the draw point after blasting (with the exception of scalers in some operations) or to approach the face.
The new generation of conveyor skirting
In many bulk materials handling plants, reducing the dust from conveyor transfer points subsequently reduces the risk of an employee’s exposure to Silica dust. The litigation costs associated with this condition rival that of asbestosis, costing billions of dollars.
Komatsu & Pirtek forge landmark deal
Komatsu Australia is entering into a landmark partnership with Pirtek Fluid Systems that it claims will revolutionise the supply of hydraulic hose assemblies worldwide.
Eurotire selects Australian enTIRE software
Vehicle Management Corporation (VMC) a Perth Software developer announced that its tyre management product enTIRE has been selected by Eurotire, an emerging international mining tyre manufacturer.
