September-October

Monitoring: the key to effective ground control — by wallacep — created Aug 31, 2009 05:39 PM

Stability around excavations is essential to the safe operation of an underground mine.

Shaft liner innovation sets new standards — by wallacep — created Aug 31, 2009 05:42 PM

Macmahon Underground has developed a new robotic shotcrete shaft liner at its Western Australian workshop that is taking safety and quality to new levels.

Turn dragline data into dollars — by wallacep — created Aug 31, 2009 05:45 PM

The large variation in dragline operator performance has major maintenance, productivity and profitability implications for mines throughout Australia.

Consultant’s Comment - Another punch in the wall-2 — by wallacep — created Aug 31, 2009 05:48 PM

Based on feedback from readers to our story on coal mining extraction techniques in the previous edition of The AJM, we continue our overview and provide more detail on certain methods. We also cover the equipment employed in strip mining operations.

A look into the future: Nickel – Part One — by wallacep — created Aug 31, 2009 05:58 PM

In the last of a four-part series highlighting what experts believe the future may hold for Australia’s key commodities, Paula Wallace takes a look at what could be in store for nickel.

A look into the future: Nickel – Part Two — by wallacep — created Aug 31, 2009 06:05 PM

In the last of a four-part series highlighting what experts believe the future may hold for Australia’s key commodities, Paula Wallace takes a look at what could be in store for nickel.

Proposed R&D tax credit incentives — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:27 PM

The proposed changes to the R&D tax scheme announced in the May 12th Federal Budget are the most significant since 1986.

All systems ‘go’ for rail supplier — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:30 PM

Downer EDI is currently engaged in the largest ever rolling stock project in Australia, a $3.6 billion project to supply 626 electric double deck cars for the CityRail Sydney suburban network.

The locomotive hailed ‘King of the Mountain’ — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:32 PM

Following independent testing of Australia’s, mainline diesel-electric standard gauge locomotives, Downer EDI Rail’s GT46C ACe, has claimed the title of ‘king of the mountain’, comprehensively beating its competitors.

World’s heaviest haul railway: FMG — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:34 PM

Celebrating its 1000th rail journey in May since trains first started running in April last years, Fortescue Metals Group’s (FMG) rail line is the heaviest haul railway in the world and was recently showcased at the International Heavy Haul Association conference in Shanghai.

On track with Manitou – MANIRAIL — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:36 PM

Rail contractor John Holland’s success and longevity in the Australian railway industry has been largely determined by its investment in the industry both in terms of people and equipment.

Ratings tool makes ‘good business sense’ — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:38 PM

The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) is currently developing solutions which address the lack of co-ordination in the area of integrated planning and thinking in rail infrastructure.

Achieving improvements in floatation cell design — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:42 PM

Maintenance shutdowns are critical in ensuring a plant operates at full capacity. With a specific block of time to complete a set of tasks, it’s imperative these tasks are completed in a safe and timely manner.

Need for shift to low carbon fuels and rail: STCWA — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:43 PM

In the face of the relative energy efficiency of rail, why has road haulage prevailed for a high portion of Australia’s mining haulage tasks and why is it still reliant on diesel?

IsaMill for small scale operations — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:46 PM

Since the introduction of IsaMill™ technology to the mineral processing scene in the early 90’s, one of the key drivers for the technology has been to make the technology bigger to treat larger tonnages.

Stabilising the SAG at St Ives — by wallacep — created Sep 01, 2009 12:49 PM

ControlLogix joins forces with advanced process control algorithm, ‘Manta Cube’, to achieve operational stability on a closed-loop single-stage SAG mill at Western Australia’s Gold Fields St Ives gold mine.