A CONTRACT mining company has designed a rig with features that would eliminate many of the hazards often associated with surface reverse circulation drilling
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Dust problems solved
Community pressure to fix dust problems in the inner-Brisbane suburb of Mt Cooth-tha has led to design of an innovative dust collection and disposal system.
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Pressure pipes offer improved fire safety
CALAIR Pipe Systems Pty Ltd has released a high safety pressure pipe system said to be eight times lighter than steel.
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Skilled workers from overseas
THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) is assisting employers in sourcing skilled overseas workers
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Green light for $1.8b Yarwun expansion
RIO Tinto has approved a US$1.8 billion expansion of the Yarwun Alumina Refinery in Gladstone, Queensland.
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Auto-prime pump
SYKES Group will display an auto-prime pump on Stand R122 at AIMEX 2007.
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Oil analysis test package
AUSTRALIAN Laboratory Services Pty Ltd (ALS) will be displaying a new oil analysis test package from its Tribology division on Stand 5105 at AIMEX 2007.
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Eco Village underway
BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Eco Village projects are in full swing, with the first eco units complete and civil works well underway
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Earthmover wheels and mount system
TITAN Wheels Australia will display mining and earthmover wheels on Stand 1316 at AIMEX 2007.
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Longwall innovations to debut
AT AIMEX 2007 DBT will highlight its innovative new Compact Loader, which is making its world debut at AIMEX 2007.
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Model of a plan for Olympic Dam
BHP Billiton has adopted VULCAN for the Olympic Dam Expansion project (ODX) in South Australia’s far north. This project will be the largest open pit mining operation in Australia, rivalling BHP Billiton’s giant Escondida copper mine in northern Chile, which also uses VULCAN.
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Contractor wins $250m deal
MACMAHON Holdings Limited has won the contract for Queensland Rails (QR) Jilalan Rail Yard Upgrade Project
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Strata support failure
AN underground mine has identified numerous strata support roof bolts that appear to have manufacturing defects, according to Queensland Regional Inspector of Mines – Central Michael Downs.
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Injuries from high-pressure hydraulic fluids
THE Queensland government has issued a safety bulletin following serious injuries from the uncontrolled release of high-pressure hydraulic fluids.
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Hardfaced bucket adaptors
ABRASION Resistant Materials Pty Ltd (A.R.M*) will display its recently patented hardfaced bucket adaptors and grader blades on Stand 4307 at AIMEX 2007.
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Lifts for hazardous areas
ALIMAK Hek will promote its SE Ex range of lifts designed for hazardous areas on Stand B1006 at AIMEX 2007.
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Emeco acquires business
EMECO International, a subsidiary of Emeco Holdings, has acquired the assets of JK Mining for $13 million
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Construction starts on $15.4m terminal
Brisbane based transport and logistics leader, the ST Group has started construction on a $15.4million terminal, its third in Brisbane
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Behavioural based safety
THIS conference promises delegates a full picture towards safety at work places and how behavioural based safety can reduce “Lost Time Incidents”
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Fleet and mine management software
MODULAR Mining Systems will display their latest advancements in mining technology, including new modules for the ProVision NextGen GPS-guided fleet management software, and DISPATCH NextGen mine management software, on Stand S135 at AIMEX 2007.
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