by Troy Adams | Nov 9, 2022 | Industry Articles
In this second article, of our three-part series we take a deeper dive into the technical aspects, as well as who is doing it and why, and the benefits. Haul trucks, which transport the ore or waste from the rock face to the dump point, use the most energy out of the...
by Troy Adams | Nov 9, 2022 | Industry Articles
In this first article, of a three-part series we introduce the trolley-assist haulage systems with a focus on what it is, its history and background, how it works, and the concept behind it. Rarely seen in Australia, Trolley Assist is a system in which haul trucks in...
by Troy Adams | Nov 9, 2022 | Industry Articles
World Water Day is recognized every year on March 22 to appreciate and draw attention to the most important natural resource in our lives – water. World Water Day was first established by the United Nations in 1993. The theme for this year is Groundwater: Making the...
by Troy Adams | Nov 9, 2022 | Industry Articles
Halloysite is a rare form of kaolin where the mineral naturally occurs as nanotubes; microscopic tubes, the diameter of which is measured in nanometres (one billionth of a metre) and is imperceptible to the human eye. The properties of halloysite nanotubes make...
by Troy Adams | Nov 9, 2022 | Industry Articles
Safe Work Australia and EY are undertaking economic analysis and stakeholder consultation to support the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) of regulatory and non-regulatory options to manage risks associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure in...
by Troy Adams | Nov 9, 2022 | Industry Articles
Australia has an 11% share of world resources of tungsten, but production is minor. Tungsten (W) is a hard, brittle, steel-grey metal with many outstanding properties. Tungsten and its alloys are amongst the hardest of all metals. In addition to its hardness, tungsten...