Case Studies

Since 2003, Actenum has led the way in developing scheduling software that drives business value by increasing operational efficiency.

Game-changing mine scheduling software quickly resolves disruptions

No matter how well a mining operation is run, schedule disruptions are bound to happen. Unplanned challenges such as material shortages, resource issues and equipment breakdowns may result in increased expenses, reduced productivity and unexpected shutdowns. Read More

Staff WriterMarch 2, 2023, 10:43 amMarch 17, 2023

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DM Breaker keeps small business happy

Dockers Demolition has benefitted from the long-lasting nature of DM Breaker products, operating an MB Crusher bucket for several years without replacing a single part.
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Henry BallardAugust 18, 2021, 11:55 amMarch 28, 2023

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Yancoal takes the headache out of procurement

Read how Yancoal transformed its procurement process with SAP technology and took the headache out of simple ordering requests across its 10 remote mine sites.
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Tara HamidMarch 18, 2021, 9:23 amAugust 8, 2023

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Unprecedented cooling delivery helps bauxite mine avoid shutdown

Rio Tinto's bauxite mine in Queensland, Australia, was threatened with water shortage as drought season left its mark on the nearby dam serving the mine site and its operations.
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Tara HamidMarch 3, 2021, 5:22 pmAugust 8, 2023

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Case Study: How LKAB deployed autonomous mapping technology to assess earthquake damage

After being struck by a seismic event in May 2020, LKAB called in remote sensing specialist AMKVO who utilised drone autonomy and mapping solution Hovermap, to safely and quickly map damaged areas of Kiruna mine.
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Tara HamidFebruary 24, 2021, 5:30 pmAugust 8, 2023

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Case study: Decipher helps Rio Tinto solve tech challenge

Decipher was presented with the challenge of providing a secure and centralised platform to help Rio Tinto manage important datasets across all of their global sites, and ensure that both site and corporate users had the appropriate security access.
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Tara HamidDecember 15, 2020, 7:31 amAugust 8, 2023

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How Emesent’s Hovermap technology helped LKAB with seismic inspection

When Swedish mining company LKAB experienced a seismic event at its Kiruna underground iron ore mine in May 2020, assessing the damage manually was too dangerous and labor intensive.
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Tara HamidDecember 10, 2020, 8:16 amAugust 8, 2023

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Evolution Mining case study: Gaining efficiencies with data entry

Evolution have recently upgraded to Redmap’s Best Practice for Pronto Xi from their original implementation. Being an early adopter of the technology, and the first Scope Customer, meant that the original implementation was a custom job built from the ground up.
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Tara HamidNovember 19, 2020, 9:13 amAugust 8, 2023

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Macmahon, Sandvik partner on industry first cablebolt drill

Macmahon, an Australian specialist in ground support installation methods, has partnered with Sandvik to improve safety and productivity in its cablebolting process.
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Tara HamidOctober 20, 2020, 7:25 amAugust 8, 2023

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Coordinating thousands of miners across the world seamlessly with iAuditor

Before iAuditor, reports were taking 3 - 4 hours for Goldcorp employees. Since they started using iAuditor, up to 8 reports can be completed in the same timeframe. It also helped Goldcorp to see what's occurring below ground in real-time so miners can stay safe.
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Tara HamidOctober 8, 2020, 8:13 amAugust 8, 2023

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Svendborg Brakes, making the world a safer place

Watch this video to discover how Altra Motion’s Svendborg brakes should be your first choice when it comes to braking solutions.
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Tara HamidAugust 13, 2020, 9:47 amAugust 8, 2023

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Mine site dust suppression: Stockpile dust control

Stockpiles are an essential part of the mining, civil and infrastructure sectors. With varying width, height and erosion of these piles, site management is subject to stringent protocols to protect employees, contractors and the wider community.
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Tara HamidJuly 8, 2020, 10:28 amAugust 8, 2023

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Steiber optimal backstop design provides higher plant efficiency, decreases costs

A major energy company in Australia needed reliable replacement low-speed backstops (LSBs) for six incline conveyors that move coal out of a mine to an adjacent power station.
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Tara HamidJuly 2, 2020, 9:36 amAugust 8, 2023

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Erizon rehabilitates Hail Creek mine site

In January 2018, Erizon was approach by Rio Tinto to undertake 32.8-hectares of revegetation works for early rehabilitation and soil stabilisation.
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Tara HamidMay 14, 2020, 9:08 amAugust 8, 2023

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OZ Minerals, Byrnecut use world-first Sandvik tele-remote technology

Leading contract miner Byrnecut Australia has become the first underground operator in the world to successfully use a new tele-remote package for Sandvik development drills at OZ Minerals’ Prominent
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Tara HamidMay 14, 2020, 8:42 amAugust 8, 2023

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Respirable Mine Dust Exposure

Breathe Safe has continously developed protective systems against the unseen hazards that impact on the health and safety of mine equipment operators (mobile & fixed plant).
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Ben CreaghOctober 25, 2017, 12:53 pmAugust 8, 2023

Case Studies, Oil & Gas, Resources, Resources

Wired For Success

The ‘mining boom’ represents one of the largest shocks to hit the Australian economy in generations. Despite the economic slowdown in the last few years, there has been no avoiding the exponential growth that the industry has gone through for the decade.
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Ben CreaghJanuary 6, 2017, 1:45 pmMarch 17, 2023

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Improving Safety & Efficiency in Conveyor Maintenance

This case study shows how ESS has developed a heavy-duty, retractable idler frame that eliminates the need for most scaffolding and working at heights when changing conveyor rollers, resulting in a drastic
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Ben CreaghOctober 19, 2016, 11:53 amAugust 8, 2023

Case Studies

How an Automated Dispensing Solution can Increase Productivity & Generate Savings for Mining Companies

When a fast-growing UK’s manufacturer outgrew their PPE and consumables storeroom, inefficiencies began to appear and productivity ultimately struggled. This case study examines how the company were
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Spark ElevenMay 20, 2016, 4:40 pmAugust 8, 2023

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Gasless Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Wires vs. MIG?

Welding in a workshop is an ideal situation for a tradesperson, with equipment they require at their disposal for fabrications, along with comfort and shelter from external elements. However, not all welding
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Ben CreaghApril 11, 2016, 1:13 amAugust 8, 2023

Case Studies

Game-changing mine scheduling software quickly resolves disruptions

DM Breaker keeps small business happy

Yancoal takes the headache out of procurement

Unprecedented cooling delivery helps bauxite mine avoid shutdown

Case Study: How LKAB deployed autonomous mapping technology to assess earthquake damage

Case study: Decipher helps Rio Tinto solve tech challenge

How Emesent’s Hovermap technology helped LKAB with seismic inspection

Evolution Mining case study: Gaining efficiencies with data entry

Macmahon, Sandvik partner on industry first cablebolt drill

Coordinating thousands of miners across the world seamlessly with iAuditor

Svendborg Brakes, making the world a safer place

Mine site dust suppression: Stockpile dust control

Steiber optimal backstop design provides higher plant efficiency, decreases costs

Erizon rehabilitates Hail Creek mine site

OZ Minerals, Byrnecut use world-first Sandvik tele-remote technology

Respirable Mine Dust Exposure

Wired For Success

Improving Safety & Efficiency in Conveyor Maintenance

How an Automated Dispensing Solution can Increase Productivity & Generate Savings for Mining Companies

Gasless Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Wires vs. MIG?

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