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Twenty years of gas chromatographs at QLD underground coal mines – Part one
The need for immediate accurate assessment of the composition of the underground environment during and following a fire or explosion has been known for well ... by wallacep — created Feb 05, 2010 03:24 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Twenty years of gas chromatographs at QLD underground coal mines – Part two
The Camgas evolution continued… The third generation of Camgas brought with it revolutionary new hardware. This was the first system to use an ultrafast micro ... by wallacep — created Feb 05, 2010 03:26 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Productivity of the underground truck - how can it be measured?
The growing demand for optimisation of mining operations requires the utmost precision in design of underground haul roads and selection of trucks and loaders. by wallacep — created Feb 05, 2010 03:34 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Diesel designs cut health risk
CSIRO Exploration & Mining scientists are trying to develop a method of eliminating or at least reducing mine workers’ exposure to damaging particulates. by wallacep — created Feb 05, 2010 03:36 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
MINEGEM™ underground automation system
Caterpillar has announced the next generation of its underground automation system, MINEGEM™, designed to enhance safety and boost operator efficiency and ... by wallacep — created Feb 05, 2010 03:38 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EDEM software allows virtual retrofit
Recently, Mackay- based heavy equipment fabricator, G&S Engineering, approached Haald Engineering with a technical challenge. by wallacep — created Feb 05, 2010 03:41 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
New Sandvik loader contributes to record mine performance
The role of a Sandvik LH517 loader, the first to be put into service in Australia, has been acknowledged in assisting the achievement of record tonnages at the ... by wallacep — created Feb 05, 2010 03:45 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Rio still cautious on short-term volatility
At the release of Rio Tinto’s first quarter production results, the group’s chief executive Tom Albanese, said there was still caution despite a strong outlook ... by wallacep — created Apr 21, 2010 03:23 PM — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
BHP shows strength in iron ore & petroleum production
The latest production report from BHP Billiton shows the impact of its growth projects and positive results in its high grade crude operations following the ... by wallacep — created Apr 21, 2010 03:20 PM — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
GBI’s OPTIDRAG set to go global
GBI’s award-winning human factors engineering process OPTIDRAG™ looks set to take the mining and engineering world by storm when it is released internationally ... by wallacep — created May 26, 2010 01:45 PM — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
GBI delivers world first asset optimisation conference
Some of the biggest names in mining will offer insight into global mining intelligence and innovation at the world’s first asset optimisation conference in ... by wallacep — created May 12, 2010 01:59 PM — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
BIM – the new modelling tool for mines
Building information management or BIM is a new engineering modelling practise that allows mines to bring together all facets of engineering into a three ... by wallacep — created May 12, 2010 02:09 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , — Relevance: 1%
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. by wallacep — created May 12, 2010 02:26 PM — filed under: , , , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Correction: January-February edition
Letter from the Fire Protection Association (FPA) Australia, May 25th, 2010: by wallacep — created Jun 30, 2010 05:19 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Launch of key part to Rio’s ‘Mine of the Future’
Rio Tinto has announced the opening of its new operations centre, a key part of the ‘Mine of the Future’ - a high-technology, purpose-built centre located ... by wallacep — created Jun 30, 2010 02:43 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
New underground monitoring system
Bridgestone Earthmover Tyres has launched a new tyre application monitoring system for underground mine application - designed to assist underground operators ... by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 10:25 AM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Correction: January-February edition
Letter from the Fire Protection Association (FPA) Australia, May 25th, 2010: by wallacep — created Jun 30, 2010 05:19 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Shotcrete results show encouraging signs for mining
Compressive strength test results from a recent shotcrete trial by VCA with the cutting edge CTS Rapid Set Cement batched by a Volumetric International Mobile ... by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:15 AM — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Consultant’s Comment: The problem with maintenance
What books could be more valuable on site than a set of OEM Service Manuals standing on a shelf next to the mine’s own maintenance book? by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:28 AM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Servicing for success
Servicing compressed-air equipment should not be a matter of simply sending a technician to site with a bag of tools. by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:30 AM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Electrical diagnostics of mining equipment
When the time comes to repair something electrically that can’t be fixed from experience alone, you need techniques that are both fast and accurate. by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:32 AM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Consultant's Comment: Water, our most precious mineral
Water plays multiple roles at mine sites. Often water is a part of the mining process, as with hydromining; dredging and in situ leaching. Water is an integral ... by wallacep — created Sep 08, 2010 10:36 AM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
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 ... by wallacep — created Sep 08, 2010 10:38 AM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Consultant’s Comment: Climb down off the peak – reducing electricity costs
As the focus shifts from production to cost reduction, mining companies must look across their entire business including reducing electricity costs in the ... by admin — created Feb 26, 2009 08:32 AM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Resources sector at risk of fraud in current environment: KPMG
The resources sector may now be exposed to higher levels of fraudulent incidents involving the theft of funds and physical assets, according to KPMG. by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 03:07 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Shaping up at head office
With profits easing, many mining managers are taking a hard look at overhead costs. by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 02:57 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Guide to revisiting maintenance costs
Maintenance expenditure can seem untouchable - too risky to reduce because it might compromise production. With the right root-cause approach to necessary ... by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:49 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Sustainability reporting & water
Excerpts from a paper by Dr Gavin Mudd* - Sustainability Reporting and Water Resources: a Preliminary Assessment of Embodied Water and Sustainable Mining. by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:58 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Tips on mine plan compliance
Profitability in mining is all about understanding the ore body and how to mine it to its maximum value. by wallacep — created Jul 28, 2009 05:03 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Greenhouse reporting deadline looms
Companies could face penalties of up to $200,000 if they don’t meet the looming greenhouse gas reporting deadline, says BDO Kendalls. by wallacep — created Aug 07, 2009 04:46 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
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