Automated mining equipment and technology improve the productivity and efficiency of mining operations. Mining by its very nature is a dangerous and hazardous operation. Limited working space, poor lighting, accumulation of hazardous waste and poisonous gases, dust particles from metals, nonmetals and toxic substances, radioactive materials, poor air supply, use…

Haul roads play an integral part in any mining operation and should be viewed as a linear asset. Haul roads can be used over 300 times a day to transport materials. A well planned and well-maintained haul road translates into greater productivity and prolongs the life of equipment. Currently, truck…

Mining plays an important role in the world economy. With the pursuit of zero casualties and entering of an era of skilled workers shortage in developed countries, it was estimated that by 2020, 50% of the major mining companies in Australia, Europe and the Americas would be using the autonomous…

Mechanization in tunnelling has improved efficiency but exacerbated the problem of dust pollution to workers that ply their trade in the infrastructure sector. A 2021 case series analysis from Queensland reported the re-emergence of chronic amongst workers within the tunnelling industry in Australia. The case series revealed that while undertaking…

Sandblasting is a dry abrasive blasting process involving forcefully projecting a stream of abrasive particles onto a surface, usually with compressed air or steam. The purpose of sandblasting is to smooth surfaces, removed jagged edges or burrs, apply texture to material or prepare a surface for coating. Silica sand is…

Dust generation on your worksite creates numerous financial liabilities. Dealing with dust at its source is critical to avoid the burden of financial liability especially in an ailing global economy which can be tough to business owners. Opportunities to deal with dust at its source diminish if the problem is…

2022 is an interesting year for dust control market trends in Australia. The previous year started a digital revolution in customer experience and feedback based on customer reviews of dust control players in Australia. The results show that provision of dust control is not just about the work done, customers…

Plico Energy is an Australian company disrupting the energy market by offering Solar as a Service (SaaS) for their members. In return they fully service and maintain all equipment for 10 years as well as act as an aggregator with agency rights on the infrastructure. The Plico difference is in…

Foamed is essentially a mixture of air, water and bitumen. When a small quantity of cold water is injected into hot bitumen (180°C), the bitumen expands by approximately 15 times its original volume with low . The large surface areas and low viscosity of foamed bitumen facilitate the greater dispersion…