Australian Mining October 2010

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SERVING THE MINING INDUSTRY SINCE 1908

VOLUME 102/10 – OCTOBER 2010

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Making mining digital Mining in more dimensions

COMMUNICATIONS

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COMMENT

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Better to be the hammer than the anvil What action can the industry take to finally sort this tax palaver once and for all.

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t’s that time again. Following a thoroughly drawn out Federal election, the focus has once again turned back on to that seemingly forever lurking issue – the mining tax.

So where do miners stand?

Having been promised by the current Prime Minister Julia Gillard that her Mineral Resources Rent Tax would remain unchanged at a lowered 30% tax rate, she has now said that in the current parliamentary environment that many of the election promises made can not be kept.

And with the Greens eager to drag the industry back over the coals as it were by pushing

Comment Cole Latimer ozmining@reedbusiness.com.au for the reinstatement of a 50% tax rate, this never ending tax saga is going to be hurting more than just the hip pocket.

While Australia was once known as one of the most stable countries in which to mine, in regards to sovereign risk; with this constantly morphing tax hanging over the industry’s head it’s little wonder investment eyes are beginning to wander.

In particular to Africa.

From a commodity wide tax, to a pared down tax focused on just coal and iron ore at reduced rate (with the Greens gunning to include any potential uranium mining that they can’t stop), it will be hard to forecast what new form this tax will take.

It is unquestioned that the mining industry needs a tax on it.

Even Clive Palmer is warming to the idea of it.

But it needs a better, much more sensible one that has actually been discussed, and one that has been developed with the broader industry.

While there will never be a total consensus, an agreement with more than just three mining companies on what form the tax should take (with a little, but not too much, help from the Greens), a real and productive tax could take shape.

Something that benefits both the industry and the nation as a whole.

We owe it to ourselves to do this and to get it right the first time.

So that we do not have to go through all of this again.

FRONT COVER ON the front cover we have a module from Gemcom’s latest mining software update – Minex 6.

This picture shows the module which animates the inputted scheduling process, including the movement of vehicles, to give a full picture of how the actual mining process will be carried out.

The animated playback simulates the movement of blasting rigs, rippers, dozers, shovels and drag lines.

Playing any of these scheduel visualisations allows the user to communicate plans to management and the mine operators themselves, highlighting the progression of the mine and any potential bottlenecks that may be faced.

It also allows the user to perform hypothetical ‘what-if’ mining scenarios.

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Contents Features

October 2010 issue

Man Vs. Machine

COMMUNICATIONS Connectivity in the palm of your hand Establishing mobile communications ................................................... p12 Keeping communication mobile A world first mining mobile phone ................................................. p14-15 Underground super highway High speed mining internet .................................................................. p16 Magnetic transmission Magnetic communication devices ......................................................... p18 Tracking communication change Massive underground Wi-Fi installation .............................................. p20 Rugged communications Heavy duty communication platforms ................................................. p22

AUTOMATION & REMOTE CONTROL Industry primed for tech investments The mining industry embracing automation ................................... p24-26 Drilling down to the point Blasthole drilling automation .......................................................... p28-30 Control solution for Cadia East Complete conveyor systems ................................................................. p31 Automating motion control Servo drives for integrated control ....................................................... p34 Opportunities abound for mining technology Demand is set to rise for automation ................................................... p36

TRUCKS & TRANSPORT Flogging it The life of vehicles on site .................................................................... p38 Tough conditions for tyres Underground tyre monitoring .............................................................. p40 Pulling power in the Pilbara Massive minesite trucks ....................................................................... p44 Fuel for thought Getting fuel storage right ..................................................................... p46

MINING SOFTWARE IT support for smaller miners A new service partnership providing for miners ................................... p48 Enterprising management system Asset management for mobile workforces ............................................ p50

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Mine jobs under automation‌p32-33

New frontiers to Discover Latest generation GIS software ............................................................ p54 Integration innovation Tracking data from many systems ....................................................... p56 Excel without Excel Visualising mine scheduling ................................................................. p58 Virtual trainers deliver results Training simulation on site ............................................................. p60-61 Customer service is key Live or die by the customer .................................................................. p62

MINERALS PROCESSING Grinding the brakes Emergency mill braking systems .......................................................... p64 Simulation optimisation Minerals processing software ............................................................... p66 Tornado technology spins out Simplifying agitation processes ....................................................... p68-70

GME PREVIEW A brief overview of all there is to see at this year’s GME ................ p78-95

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INDUSTRY COMMENT

Weathering the storm Despite recent political turmoils, mining in Australia has continued to grow, Sonia Haridas* writes.

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ustralia has seen some major political turmoil over the last few months, but the mining industry has stood strong.

The Next Generation Mining Committee understand better than most that they need to prepare for whatever the outcomes of the elections may be by continuing to move forward and investing in the places that will ensure continued growth.

John Nicolaou – chief economist at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Western Australia spoke of the ‘good times ahead’, he went on to discuss the strong belief that Western Australia will return to the high growth path that was seen as the norm throughout the last decade.

Nicolaou believes that this will be backed by the strong links with the rapidly developing economies in Asia.

Duncan Calder – president, Australian China Business Council also confirmed this when he discussed the business relationship between Australia and China, saying that over the last twelve months Australia has seen

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WA will return to high growth.

China become its biggest investor in minerals and energy resources.

Asia’s insatiable appetite for resources backing its growth means that they alone have been a major contributor to Australia’s mining boom.

Calder believes it is the way that Australia positions itself in the market now that will define its relationship with the continent into the future.

Australia’s Mineral exports are now paying billions of dollars in carbon costs while competitors in Europe, Asia and the United States face no such charges.

The failure of emissions legislation means that the Australian parliament now has an opportunity to design a carbon pricing scheme that will work in harmony with global initiatives to

reduce emissions and foster new technologies, in turn protecting Australia’s exports for the foreseeable future.

Despite the current political upset Australia’s economy grew at its quickest pace for last three years in the second quarter of 2010.

These results were based on a 5.6 percent rise in export volumes generated by the mining boom.

The talk among the committee was a definite appreciation for what has been achieved since the start of the year and a belief that the good times can continue. Australia is now one of the strongest developed economies in the world and the executives in attendance at the NGM Australia summit were reluctant to put this down to a one off mining boom. *Sonia Haridas was part of the Next Generation Mining Summit.

• Next Generation Sonia Haridas +603 2382 6400 www.ngonlinenews.com

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HEADLINES

The latest mining news and safety Australian Mining presents the latest news and safety affecting you from the boardroom to the mine and everywhere in between. Visit www.miningaustralia.com.au to keep up to date with what is happening.

Greens’ uranium plans Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has hit back at the Greens’ opposition to uranium mining, saying it is creating uncertainty in the industry.

Greens Senator Scott Ludlam was reported in The Australian as saying his party would use its freshlygained influence to try and stop any new uranium mines.

He said the party would also use its increased leverage in the parliament to phase out the three existing mines and halt exports as soon as possible.

“If the uranium industry is feeling nervous about the fact that 1.7 million Australians voted for that explicit position, then they should feel nervous,” he said.

QRC defends FIFO The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive Michael Roche has said an out of mining

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champagne, cognac and white diamonds.

Rio made a decision in 2005 to transform the project from an openpit operation, which commenced in 1985, to an underground mine with production of nine million tonnes a year by 2013.

community work force is a necessity in a tight labour market.

This statement comes on the back of the industry body announcing that it will be working closely with former Labor MP Jim Pierce who is an advocate for mining communities in the State’s central district.

Pierce has stated that the industry is failing to provide accommodation for families, instead relying on FIFO and commuting miners.

However, despite the prevailing view of the QRC, it support Pierce’s endeavour to secure greater funding for infrastructure in the region.

Rio invests into Argyle Rio Tinto this morning announced it would inject US$803 million (A$859 million) to ramp-up the underground block cave project at its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.

The mine, located 2500 km from Perth in the Kimberley region, currently produces around 90% of

alongside these three objectives.

“You do not take the back of the axe to the fundamentals of the Australian economy,” he said.

“I have got a responsibility to support those people’s jobs,” Combet said.

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Newly-appointed Climate Change Minister Greg Combet has promised to protect coal mining jobs when devising a method to curb global warming.

The former ACTU secretary was promoted to the portfolio by Prime Minister Julia Gillard on the weekend.

According to The Australian, Combet said he would target an increase in renewable energy use and energy efficiency as well as a price on carbon emissions.

He believes the coal mining industry would still have a future

Canadian mining giant Cameco has voiced its support for BHP’s push for a uranium road to rail transfer station at the outskirts of KalgoorlieBoulder.

The construction of this hub would obviate the need for transporting yellowcake through the city.

Cameco’s support for BHP comes on the back of the release of environmental referral documents for its Kintyre uranium mine.

The miner plans to haul uranium oxide from the mine in the Pilbara to Parkeston, after which it will send the cargo to either Darwin or Adelaide for export.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Researchers have developed a method of establishing mobile telecommunications in areas with no reception.

Michael Mills reports.

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e all know the feeling of frustration and exasperation when mobile phone reception is not available.

In a world where modern business is increasingly dependent on mobile telecommunications, connectivity problems can have detrimental effects on the bottom line.

Because of the remote locations of many operations, mining companies have to invest in expensive satellite phones or build their own telecommunications infrastructure from scratch.

However, a team of researchers from Flinders University in Adelaide has developed software that allows ordinary mobile phones to communicate with each other in the absence of this infrastructure.

The team’s leader, Dr Paul GardnerStephen told Australian Mining the software allows the phones to use their inbuilt Wi-Fi system to connect with each other.

“The phones can use a Wi-Fi radio signal to make calls directly to each other, but each handset can also be used as a base station or repeater for other phones in the area,” he said.

“A call then can be relayed across several other phones until it gets to the destination.”

Gardner-Stephen said the idea for the software came in the wake of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti earlier this year, which killed an estimated 230,000 people and reaped tremendous on the capital Port-au-Prince.

“The earthquake knocked out the telecommunications infrastructure, so there was nothing to support all the

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CONNECTIVITY in the palm of your hand

The impromptu phone network can be set up using the Wi-Fi signals from modern handsets.

communication that suddenly needed to happen in the area,” he said.

“So we started thinking how you would be able to re-establish and sustain communications in a disaster area like that.

“It was clear that the solution would have to work without any infrastructure whatsoever, so we decided

found they were achieving signal ranges of up to one kilometre with a clear line of sight in favourable conditions.

However, Gardner-Stephen believes the technology could also have commercial applications in mining.

“If you are mining in a remote location with no mobile phone coverage, the workers would be able to call

The phones can use a Wi-Fi radio signal to make calls directly to each other and can be used as a base station. the mobile handsets would have to act as the phone towers themselves to form the network.”

This impromptu network could then be used to help coordinate the search and rescue effort and help survivors contact their families.

The team recently carried out tests in Arkaroola in South Australia, where

each other without having to go through satellites or expensive communication links,” he said.

“You could also tie the phones into global phone networks, but you would only need a single satellite uplink for a settlement of a couple of hundred people.”

The phone handsets could also be used to relay signals between the shafts and tunnels in an underground mine.

According to Gardner-Stephen, this method can be a much more costeffective way to set up telecommunications in mining settlements no matter how remote.

“The current alternative is satellite phones, which are expensive, do not work indoors and do not have great sound quality,” he said.

“Satellite phones cost between $1000 and $3000 each, so you can make a saving by obtaining normal handsets, which cost around $100 to $300.

“You might also have a satellite uplink that would be shared by 50 to 100 people.

“We have actually been talking with a company that builds accommodation for mining settlements about incorporating our phones and boosters directly into the buildings.

“So once you construct a few buildings onsite, the operation would then automatically have its own phone and communications network.”

The technology could also be used in emergency response and search and rescue operations in the event of a mine accident.

“If we think back to the Beaconsfield disaster in 2006, in principle you could have used this to set up relay points to get communications all the way down to the trapped miners,” Gardner-Stephen said.

“If, for example, a truck driver was lost in the desert, you could attach a phone to a low-flying helicopter and do low passes within the maximum range of the vehicle.

“Once you get in range of the driver’s phone or even a phone permanently fitted to the vehicle, your phone would be able to provide a precise location.”

Gardner-Stephen said, while the software will currently only work with Wi-Fi enabled handsets, the team is working towards making it compatible with the radio frequencies used by older phones.

• The Serval Project Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen 0427 679 796 paul@servalproject.org www.servalproject.org www.miningaustralia.com.au

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COMMUNICATIONS

Keeping communication mobile An Australian company has developed a world first mining mobile phone. Cole Latimer reports.

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hile mobile phones are ubiquitous in nearly all walks of Australian industry, there is still one sector were the technology has been unsurprisingly absent.

Aside from the obvious operational hazards that a mobile phone would encounter when being used underground, such as harsh working conditions, dust and heavy knocks, the technology required to actually use a mobile at depths has been in the early stages for some time.

However an Australian company, Mine Site Technologies, has taken a leap into this space by designing the world’s first mobile phone for underground mining.

Mine Site Technologies business development manager Denis Kent told Australian Mining that the company has created a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone designed specifically for underground mining.

While this technology has existed for some time outside of the mining industry, the sector “has been waiting for the technology to mature and become well trusted before implementing it,” Kent explained.

However, it is not only a mobile phone, but also a radio frequency ID (RFID) tracking system.

Already seeing some service in hard rock mines, the VoIP Mine Phone is predominately a two way communication hand set that utilises the ImPact Wi-Fi system to makes calls as well as send texts along the primary

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Using a VoIP infrastructre allowed for greater a bandwidth to send data, pictures and video information.

and secondary escape ways in underground tunnels.

“We have recently implemented digital infrastructure in an Australian underground coal mine, and put in wireless network switches (WNS) that create a number of overlapping WiFi hotspots to make a digital signal,” Kent said.

The phones allow for private

dialling between other phones on the underground network as well as outside by using the mine’s existing telephone system.

“This phone allows people to communicate in private conversations underground, but it can also link into a fixed phone system and speak to people above ground clearly.

“So if you have a problem with

machinery, you can now have a long wall miner in Australia talk to the vehicle specialist in the US,” he told Australian Mining.

Additionally, the handset also comes with a number of mine specific features, such as 24 push to talk channels, a man down emergency over ride and an asset locator which is part of the tracking system.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Precision gears & engineering – design & manufacture

Developed for coal mines.

“With these tracking systems and Importantly, this phone has also additional data loggers on mobile equip- been designed for use in underground ment, you can monitor a range of infor- coal mines. mation in real time,” Kent said.

“This mobile handset has been Weighing in at less than 300 grams, developed for coal miners, as hard rock the phone has a battery life of three mining has always had fairly good two hours of talk time as well as 72 hours way communications systems but coal of standby time and is designed to last mining has never had a mobile device an entire shift; the phones come with with good quality voice communicaan LCD menu screen for ease of use. tion,” he said.

It can store up to 100 text messages “The Mine Phone is a breakthrough and hold approximately 200 numbers in voice and messaging communicain the phone book. tions, offering functionality never before The Mine Phone Handset also comes available in coal mines” Mine Site chief with an external headset. executive Lloyd Zenari added.

Mine Site had previously looked The equipment is currently underat developing the technology using a going an approvals process from the leaky feeder system; however Mine Safety and Health it found that it was too Administration in the US complex to effectively for use in underground provide adequate covercoal mines, and Mineage on parallel roadsite expects to receive ways as opposed to a authorisation in SepWi-Fi network. tember 2010.

“There is also the Kent explained issue that in using a that the mobile phone leaky feeder system, you technology and more do not have the availeffective communiable bandwidth to send cations equipment is pictures, video or data, one of the critical steps only voice information. in moving a mine “Using a VoIP infratowards greater autostructure allowed for a mation. greater number of things • Mine Site Technologies such as computer data Denis Kent to be sent and received 02 9437 4399 as well as monitored mst@minesite.com.au in real time,” Kent told The mining mobile phone. www.minesite.com.au Australin Mining. www.miningaustralia.com.au

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COMMUNICATIONS

Underground super highway Rugged fibre optic cables are opening an entire new world underground, Cole Latimer reports.

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lear communication is key. And quality communications and information equipment is now, more than ever before, integral in mine development as the industry moves towards greater remote control and automation of machinery and mining processes.

In an underground mine, access to communications and information equipment has often been limited due to thermal extremes, physical hazards and dangerous chemicals.

On top of this, copper conductors that are often used for communication equipment do not operate as efficiently because of the excessive noise generated by mining equipment, and may also pose a safety hazard.

However, the design of extremely rugged fibre optic cables is now enabling ten gigabit transmission links in places that were never before thought possible in mining.

One place though, has still proved a challenge for the expansion of fibre optic networks, and that is in an underground coal mine.

Until now.

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) has developed the rugged tight buffered breakout fibre optic cables for transmission links in harsh mining environments.

Working at depths of over 300 metres below ground, and having seen roof falls actually bury the cable between rocks and still, the cables are able to operate in a myriad of conditions.

OCC vice president of international sales, Michael Newman, told Australian Mining that these cables will assist in revolutionising underground communications as “the cables provide a communication link that is completely immune to electro magnetic interference and can provide higher data rates at longer distances than was possible with copper.”

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Effective communications systems are integral in underground coal mines.

while there are already underground communications systems in place, these tight buffered fibre optic cables can perform the same task copper cables or leaky feeder systems but consist of smaller cables over longer distances which can also carry all of the voice and data on a single, tough cable.

These cables have been designed to be more heavy duty than existing loose tube fibre optic cables.

Rugged, tight buffered fibre optic cables, as opposed

to loose tube designs which have only one thin coating surrounding each optical fibre, have two.

In the loose cable design, the fibre coating is only 62 microns thick, which provides very little mechanical and environmental protection to the glass fibre.

For the tight buffered cables, in addition to a primary coating, they have a secondary buffer which reaches a weight of 387 microns, six times thicker than the primary coating alone.

In the design of the breakout cable, it has another layer of protection, where each fibre is surrounded by aramid yarns and a tight bound elastomeric jacket.

This means that even at this sub-cable level, the sub units are highly crush resistant and able to withstand the environmental extremes often encountered in coal mines.

OCC then ensure the sub cables are helically stranded and surrounded by a special pressure extruded outer jacket.

Data capture and information transfer are important in underground mines.

This outer jacket assists in locking all the sub elements of the cable in place, and makes the structure of the cable act like a single unit, similar to a rope.

This aids in enhancing crush resistance, jacket tear resistance and overall survivability.

According to the Newman, the cables have a flex resistance of thousands of cycles, come with a crush resistance of 2200N/cm, and have the ability to withstand 1000 impacts while operating in temperature extremes of between minus 55 right through to 124 degrees Celsius.

Importantly, these cables do not propagate a flame or give off toxic fumes.

The cables are also designed to work within an underground environment.

With a typical mine being extremely dusty and dirty, a loose-tube gel-filled cable is very hard to work with, when you set it down to do the termination it typically picks up a lot of dust.

However, the breakout cables are dry, meaning no degraded connection at assembly time.

The cables are suitable for use across the whole scope of underground mining, as “all kinds of mining have similar requirements for communications and information equipment, and the use of these fibre cables within the mine is beneficial for increased safety and production,” Newman said.

The cables allow for internet and information transfer speeds of up to 100 gig per second, although they are typically used at 1 gig or less, he added.

OCC manufactures the cables for high bandwidth transmission of data and video and audio communications.

The cables are available in Australia.

• Optical Cable Corporation Michael Newman michael.newman@occfiber.co www.occfiber.com www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Magnetic transmission A communications system has been developed that utilises magnetic waves to transmit through the earth.

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ollowing an accident in a mine, one of the most important things is establishing contact with the trapped miners.

To assist in establishing this contact, Lockheed Martin has developed a through the earth wireless communication system to meet the mining industry’s post accident emergency communications requirement.

It supplys both voice communications and texting for trapped miners; providing a fail safe communication conduit during an accident.

Named the MagneLink Magnetic Communication System (MCS), the device works by transmitting magnetic waves through the earth without the need for transmission wires and inground infrastructure that is currently required to communicate via standard radio communications.

It is a completely portable, two way, voice and text capable emergency communication system that is able to operate at range sufficient to communicate from the surface into deep underground mines.

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The device has been tested to depths of more than 470 metres.

During recent tests, the system interfaced with hand held radios similar to the US Miner Emergency Radios (MERs) and worked as a multi band receiver, establishing communications with multiple MagneLink units with the need for the all of the units to be on the same channel to receive transmissions.

MagneLink MCS program manager

Warren Gross said the device “will bring a significant communications capability to the mining industry in the event of an accident where miners are trapped and have no other means of communicating with rescue teams on the surface.

“We have leveraged our communications and signal processing experience to develop this system to help

save miners’ lives following a mine accident.”

Currently, the system is under going tests with the US industry body, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

In December the module’s functionality for voice and text communications was successfully demonstrated at a commercial mine, and earlier this year, Lockheed tested the MagneLink at CONSOL Energy’s Buchanan mine.

At this demonstration, the system was successful at providing two way voice communications to a depth of 472 metres and two way text communications to depths in excess of 470 metres.

Lockheed and the American Mining Safety and Health Administration are currently working towards certification of the equipment for use in mines.

• Lockheed Martin Jack Papp jack.papp@lmco.com www.lockheedmartin.com/ms2

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This mine will have the largest deployment of underground Wi-Fi in the world.

The overlapping hotspots allow for real time tracking and monitoring of vehicles.

Tracking communications change In a world first, a coal mine is now completely Wi-Fi accessible, Cole Latimer reports.

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hile personal communications on a minesite is critical, the additional equipment and weight miners are forced to contend with hampers work.

Often bulky, and fairly heavy, mining communications equipment has not been known for its lightweight manufacture.

To overcome this and give miners some relief, NL Technologies has developed a two way messaging and tracking device that is incorporated into their existing cap lamps, the Northern Light Cap Lamp, to service this communications need.

“This system has already been awarded a large project at the West Wallsend coal mine, which is set to change mining,” NL Technologies Australia director Tim Haight told Australian Mining.

One of the most important features of the cap lamps is the tracking system and the infrastructure that was required to install it.

Haight told Australian Mining that the installation of the Wi-Fi required to run this system and the unique tracking arrangement “will the largest deployment of Wi-Fi underground in the entire world.

“No one has ever done anything like this in a coal mine anywhere in the world,” Haight said.

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of a number of overlapping Wi-Fi hotspots that cover most of the mine.

These overlapping hotspots allow for real time tracking and monitoring of vehicles, as NL Tech “setup the Wi-Fi system to communicate directly to a shearer at the coal face.”

It can also be used for continuous miners and other underground machinery such as coal shuttles.

An important aspect of this arrangement is the tracking and logging system for the machinery.

“We’ve implemented reverse tracking in the mine. Whereas forward tracking entails logging people and

retrieve and send data such as mileage, fuel and temperature and equipment use, completely wirelessly.

The precision in this tracking and logging is almost of a GPS standard.

“To date, at the West Wallsend coal mine, we have tested the RFID tracking system to within two metres of accuracy, however we expect we could get it to within one metre,” Haight told Australian Mining.

The tags are water resistant and robust to handle the underground mine environment.

Vastly improving safety, the two way messaging system itself operates

“No one has ever done anything like this in a coal mine anywhere else in the entire world,” Haight said. machinery as they move past pre-set readers, reverse tracking sees the individually designated reader placed in the cap lamp,” Haight said.

As the reader is in the cap lamp and the tags are set along the walls of the mine, with the info constantly being sent along the Wi-Fi system, “there has never been anything as accurate at this tracking system in underground mining.”

Each person and piece of equipment can be tracked individually as they make their way through the mine.

The RFID tracking system performs telemetry by configuring the tags to

on the underground wireless network, and enables real time communication.

“You can check and send messages via the cap lamp battery unit to any one underground,” Haight said.

Consisting of three major parts the system is comprised of the Northern Light Digital (NLD) network, the messenger cap lamp and the Northern Light Digital mine software.

From a range of pre-written messages, a miner can text another user, with the message transmitted through the NLD network.

Messages are then managed by the NLD software which handles

message storage, status and history as well as the complete send and receive functionality.

The cap lamp contains an internal processor that is capable of sending, storing, and deleting messages.

It is able to send messages to individuals or entire groups, as well as assign priority to outgoing messages, which assists in improving emergency response times by allowing a rescue team to know the exact location of personnel within two metres.

The cap lamp has an easy to operate toggle switch to choose between messages; a scrollable back lit two line LCD display, as well as a new message indicator.

The software allows for an operator to search, using the RFID system, for either individual assets or groups, which have all been designated with their own unique tracking tag.

The location of assets can be viewed according to a particular site zone, subzone or even proximity to a certain tag reader.

An operator is also able to view stored history of any particular individuals such as their position, last location, medical history and their current training qualifications.

• NL Technologies 07 5495 2944 info@nltinc.com.au www.nltinc.com.au www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Rugged communications A heavy duty communications platform which does not require a concrete base.

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ining in Australia has always presented unique problems.

One of these is remaining in contact with managers and the company while working on a remote mine site.

The challenge of sourcing effective remote communications in the preliminary stages of a project means having to invest in permanent infrastructure or trailer mounted solutions.

In an effort to provide an alternative to these two extremes, Remcom has developed a communications option that is stable enough for long term projects while still transportable and recyclable for shorter stays and does not require a heavy fixed concrete base station.

Remcom’s second generation platform, the RCP-2, is a completely self contained base station requiring no significant civil plant, only water for its stabilising ballast, and also contains its own power supply mast and equipment enclosure.

“It is the fact that these portable radio base station platforms do not

require concrete based foundations or civil works, and can be re-used and re-deployed is what makes them successful,” Remcom chief executive officer Steve Kennedy said.

Effective communication in the early stages of a mine is now seen as critical, and while it is not a problem further into a project where there exists construction infrastructure, in the early stages there are not the batch plants, cranes, and civil teams to provide safe communications.

“Ideally, a construction communications system should be one of the first elements of infrastructure on site,” Kennedy said.

“It should be easy to install and have minimal impact on the environment and can also be easily moved (to follow haul roads, pits, and rail alignments), and above all require minimal civil plant and personnel.

“This communications platform comes into its own here as it is rugged and cyclone proof, two major factors in Australian mining, unlike traditional trailer mounted options.

The modular communications platform is rated for use in region D cyclone areas.

“The RCP-2 communications system is a solution that is applicable to every new mining and infrastructure project happening in the country today,” he said.

The remote communications platform is modular in construction and can be shipped disassembled and delivered to site on the back of a light truck.

It can then be assembled by two people within the space of a day.

The communications platform comes with a self contained solar array, battery box for power, an equipment enclosure with an option for a six metre tilt over mast or a nine metre tubular light duty mast.

It is available as either a stand alone platform containing only a DC distribution system which is powered by solar panels or wind generation, or as a pre-configured turnkey communication hub that allows access to and from remotely located mine sites via the internet and any existing public telephone infrastructure.

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Lacking a concrete base like most communications platforms, to keep the RCP-2 in place its array modules are filled with over two tonnes of water each, which means that the platform can be rated for use in region D cyclone areas, and in turn is actually heavier than a large number of concrete based fixed sites.

The array frame itself is suitable for housing four BP-170 or Sungrid 170W solar panels.

The battery box holds up to 1800 AH of battery capacity and the equipment cabinet is a 26 RU cabinet with double skin and a sunroof making it a durable enclosure for sensitive electronic systems.

When a larger system is required, modules can be added the communications platform.

• Remcom 1300 864 465 enquiries@remcom.com.au www.remcom.com.au www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Industry primed for

TECH INVESTMENTS Runge vice president of technology solutions Michael Baldwin told Australian Mining journalist Michael Mills how the mining industry has embraced automation.

MILLS: What lessons has the

mining industry learned from its experiences with automation so far?

BALDWIN: I think the biggest thing that some in the industry have picked up since making their first investments in automation, is that technology can actually be a friend to the industry rather than a hindrance.

The bigger miners have certainly invested a lot of money into technological development, in particular Rio Tinto’s operations in Western Australia.

They have all obtained very good gains from their investment.

But a lot of the smaller players have not invested as much, probably because they are waiting until this technology is a bit more widely tried and tested.

For example, it used to be the case that only a couple of bigger mines were investing in automated fleet systems.

But nowadays, any mine with a fleet of more than 20 or 30 trucks, will probably have some kind of system in place, because the potential returns are well known.

They have become part of the standard operating procedures for a minesite.

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will continue to grow, so there is a big push to get as much material out of the ground as quickly as possible while the conditions are favourable.

The mines can never get enough people, so they are focusing on making sure noone is wasting time on things that can be done effectively by technology.

Runge VP Michael Baldwin.

MILLS: What impact has this had on the actual development of the technology?

BALDWIN: As more companies have adopted automation, the technology has actually become more affordable and much easier to learn and use.

Similarly, the fact the industry is now more open to new methods and ideas means less hesitation, and has paved the way for the development of newer technologies.

The more open the industry becomes, the more technology will be used, and it will get to the point where it is taken for granted as part of the furniture.

Commodity prices are quite high at the moment and they

MILLS: What types of automated technology will become more popular during this phase of higher commodity prices?

BALDWIN:We are already seeing an increase in the use of realtime fleet management systems and dispatch systems.

GPS navigation systems are also becoming more prominent and there is a push to integrate of all these different systems.

Machine health is another area that will grow considerably in the next few years.

There are companies out there at the moment that have people monitoring the health of their machinery 24 hours a day to ensure a high level of availability.

There will also be a push from the mines to use technology that can improve minesite safety.

The next crop of mining engineers will be very accustomed to using technology to solve problems, Baldwin said.

There is a lot that technology can do to alleviate safety issues and they can work hand in hand with the production technology to achieve it.

There is also a renewed focus on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs at the moment.

Having one version of the truth across the whole enterprise is so important, because it means decisions can be made based upon all of the correct information.

However, the integration of all of these separate systems will be one of the biggest ongoing developments in the next couple of years.

Five years ago, the solutions were probably not mature enough to be integrated easily; each vendor had its own problems getting its own products to work together.

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Continued from page 24 and the solutions are definitely mature enough.

You can use a financial planning package, which links up with a modelling program, which in turn easily integrates into a high-level ERP program.

You can have your fleet management systems working alongside real-time machine health monitoring systems.

This can all happen now, and it is only going to become stronger and stronger.

Of course, the systems need to be able to talk to one another for this to work.

We are seeing in other industries that technology from different vendors are being developed with open protocols, so it can be integrated with other systems to solve a problem.

MILLS: One important consideration for miners investing in technology is how easily it can be maintained. How will vendors respond to increased demand for support?

BALDWIN: Most automation

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According to Baldwin, the industry no longer sees automation technology as a unnecessary risk.

vendors understand this and there are different ways of delivering maintenance to clients, particularly over the phone and the Internet.

However, hardware-based technologies will require people with the proper training and accreditation, so the suppliers will have to ensure they

can provide in this area.

The vendors have to recognise that if they are supplying technology to continuous operations in remote areas, that there are challenges that must be overcome to provide maintenance support.

There are a number of mines that recognise this as

well and actually have automation and software support staff as part of their maintenance teams.

MILLS: What can be done to bring those who have not embraced automation technology into the fold?

BALDWIN: It really depends on

the problem they are trying to address and how effective the automated technology can be in solving it.

Every operation has its own unique problems, so you have to sit down with the companies and show them how automation can help.

Some of those who are remain hesitant still have the perception that automated technology is something that requires a lot of management and therefore manpower.

Of course this is not the case, and gradually the remaining few are beginning to realise this.

I think that in the next five to ten years, the whole industry will be completely onboard with using technology and the benefits it can have.

The current crop of mining engineering graduates are accustomed to using computers to solve complex problems, so technology is no obstacle for the future of the industry. • Runge 02 8248 1500 runge@runge.com.au www.runge.com

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Drilling down to the point Rio Tinto’s drill rig automation project has been going from strength to strength.

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io Tinto, in conjunction with Atlas Copco, has embarked on a journey to use automation to improve the performance of its surface mines.

Focusing on one of the key tasks in surface mining – blasthole drilling – it looked at how improving this would in turn improve accuracy and quality, hole placement, verticality of the hole, more accurate hole depth, reduced re-drills and most importantly – safety.

Rio has carried out a drill enhancement project that has developed a robust system for automating most of the functions on drill rigs.

Automated drilling is currently being used in production at Rio Tinto’s West Angelas iron ore mine in the Pilbara.

Approach The initial phase was to prove the viability of automating the blasthole drilling process.

It looked at a number of aspects that were required to automate a drill rig, in this case a Terex SKSS16, to carry out the task This blasthole production rig was selected for conversion as it was the most common in the fleet.

Conversion required the removal of the pilot hydraulics

system and replacement with a series of cables, electric valves, solenoids and joysticks.

Installation Remote Control Technologies (RCT) were contracted to provide a drill remote control system complete with mobile operator tele-cabin.

The RCT system allowed remote control of all drill functions although not all of these functions were later automated.

After consultation with the production drills, the remote control was constructed in a layout similar to existing drill consoles.

On top of this, RCT also integrated an independent shutdown system into the console.

The independent shutdown system operates with minimal software and is designed as a redundant shutdown in case of emergency.

Safety Significant consideration was given to the safety systems that were used with the automated drill.

The safety interlocks of the original drill were maintained for redundancy such as pipe in the hole to prevent machine damage.

Aside from potential equipment damage to the drill itself,

Rio Tinto’s West Angelas iron ore mine in the Pilbara.

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two additional risks were identified from not have an operator on board; collision of the drill with vehicles or personnel on the drill bench, and tramming off the drill over an edge of the drill bench.

Existing safety protocols ensured minimal danger of collisions onsite.

Ensuring that the drill remained within the permitted area was achieved through a

a major impact on the acceptance of the system.

Installation of the vision system provided a view of the drill not possible from the drill cabin; however the audio system was discontinued due to the interference of engine noise.

Drillers trained to operate the automated rigs progressed quickly from the first remote control hole to the first remote control pattern.

Automated tramming reduced collar location error by almost 50% compared to manually. combination of the navigation system and several video cameras mounted onto the drill.

This included a below deck camera so that the hole collar and the position of the drill could be seen.

Tramming to hole edges was carried out under teleremote control to allow the operator to inspect the condition of the edge of the patter and to ensure tramming control was maintained.

Commissioning of remote control The commissioning off the remote control system on site was relatively smooth.

The ergonomics and quietness of the drill tele-cabin had

Line of sight communications proved reliable with operational distances exceeding 800 metres.

The vision system itself was configured for high fidelity, requiring seven megabits per second of bandwidth with a time delay of approximately 20 milliseconds.

During the commissioning process, a high precision global position system (HPGPS) was installed on the West Angelas mine’s drill fleet.

Overall, more than 50 000 metres of production drilling was carried out using line of sight remote control operations.

Their performance under remote control was comparable to manual production.

This confirmed to Rio that reliable remote control operation could be used as a fall back strategy if the automation functions did not perform satisfactorily.

In regards to levelling, the rig had an automated levelling system that used feedback from a tilt sensor installed on the drill.

To control drilling function, it used feedback from the drill’s programmable logic control for pressures and rotation speed.

A draw string encoder was installed on the machine to accurately measure depth and penetration rate.

The automated tramming required the installation of an extra HPGPS system and track encoders.

Drillers were able to download a pattern to the automation touch screen, select the target hole and confirm the path.

Automating tramming reduced collar location error by almost 50% compared to manual tramming with HPGPS.

Non-line of sight system Originally line of sight communications were chosen to ensure high reliability of the drill’s remote operation.

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Continued from page 28 After 12 months of trials and production, all communications were moved to a system that allowed for wireless communications, with the Motorola Motomesh Solo with the Motorola Canopy broadband backhaul communications system installed.

Multi drill system Following successful deployment of the first generation automated drill; a decision was made to build a system capable of remotely operating two automated drills.

Work was undertaken to reduce the vision bandwidth, with the aim to remotely supervise an automated drill with less than 250 kilobits per second, allowing up to three drills per access point.

Results and Conclusions Despite the concept of automating a drill appearing simple enough at first glance there were many hidden complexities from both a technical and implementation aspect.

After a series of trials were

conducted to determine the accuracy of the automated rigs against the baseline data of manual drilling, it became evident that there was an immediate trade off between speed and accuracy in the automated levelling and tramming functions.

As a whole, automation increased the levelling and tramming time by approximately 15 minutes per 12 hour shift.

However, the reliability of the automated drilling systems has been viewed as outstanding, and has demonstrated that it can match or exceed the average production performance of a manned drill.

In particular, it provides a safer operating environment for the driller; more stable hole; accurate hole collar position; accurate hole angle and depth; and results in a longer rotary bit life.

Rio Tinto is now evaluating the potential of automated drill operation with operators supervising and controlling multiple drill rigs.

Other future benefits are also flexible operator assign-

ment between operations; reducing training time in becoming expert operators; smoother and more accurate drilling as well as an increased mean time between drilling failures, reducing maintenance costs overall.

The miner is looking at the workflows currently associated with the blasthole drilling process and the implementation of a fully integrated control and safety system.

Work is currently underway with Atlas Copco to integrate their automated drills into the Rio Tinto system.

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Control solution for Cadia East Australia’s largest underground gold mine has a completely automated conveyor system. Michael Mills reports.

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BB has been awarded a contract from Newcrest Mining to supply a complete electrical and automation system for six underground mine incline conveyors at the Cadia East underground gold and copper mine.

The company will deliver a conveyor control system comprising ACS 6000 multi-drives and motors.

To manage these units, the manufacturer will also design, engineer and supply a full electrical solution with modular switchrooms, transformers, 33 kV ring main units, water chiller systems, motor control centres as well as the Mining Conveyor Control Program (MCCP).

The order is expected to be worth a total of $20 million.

Tony Thompson, ABB’s business development manager for mining process automation, believes the system will improve the performance, reliability, energy efficiency and operational flexibility of the conveyors over their lifetime.

“By offering a total solution pack-

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The Cadia East orebody is one of the world's largest gold deposits, containing up to 33.2 million ounces, as well as 6.95 million tonnes of copper.

age, the amount of engineering is reduced and the commissioning is a lot simpler, meaning a lot of time is saved,” he told Australian Mining.

“The MCCP simplifies the operation of multiple motor conveyors

and makes it easier to maintain the whole system.

“Traditional Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) operate on the master-follower principle, which can cause problems like belt stretching

and slippage when used with multiple conveyor motors.

“By having a complete system integrating the mining control program with the drive units, the master-follower principle can be removed from the conveyor operation.”

Newcest, Australia’s largest gold producer, aims to complete the construction of the Cadia East mine by 2013.

The project, located near Orange in the central-west of NSW, will be Australia’s largest underground mine when it is completed.

The Cadia East orebody, is one of the world’s largest gold deposits, containing a total mineral resource of nearly 2.35 billion tonnes, including 33.2 million ounces of gold and 6.59 million tonnes of copper.

The mine is expected to be in operation for at least 30 years.

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Man Vs. Machine The progression towards automation does not mean miners will be replaced with machines, Cole Latimer reports.

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he mining industry in Australia is on an inescapable and completely unstoppable march towards automation.

And with this across the board implementation of automated process in the mining industry, it will have a measurable impact in the sector.

From dramatically increasing safety on site by removing miners from the dangerous tasks through to vastly increasing output and production, and opening mines in the most remote regions of the earth, – total site automation will be the start of a new chapter in the profession.

And while many people are predicting this will bring a new, safer golden age in mining, others are looking to the future with gloom at the possibility that as mine site become more automated, the need for people employed in the industry diminishes.

A recent report from the Mining Industry Skills Centre – the Automation for Success Report – outlined many of the workforce issues which were threatened by an increased growth in automation implementation in the resources sector, as well as how employment issues effected its growth.

One of the main findings of the report is that there already exists a serious skills gap associated with automation that will continue to widen with time.

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Full automation of mining vehicles is an inevitability in the mining industry.

Speaking to industry bodies, they believe that while automation will obviate the need for certain roles in the mining industry, it will not decimate jobs, rather create a growth in employment within new areas.

Nicole Roocke from the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) told Australian Mining that the automation push is crucial to the industry.

“Technological advances and subsequent improved operating efficiency are vital, if the Australian sector is to

remain globally competitive,” Roocke said.

The Mining Industry Skills Centre (MISC) believes that this growth of automation in the resources industry will be part of a predicted major skills shortage in the next decade unless the nation invests in specialist training.

One of the areas hit hardest by mine site automation will be the lower skilled jobs, such as operators, as opposed to the technicians.

Speaking to Australian Mining, MISC chief executive Derek Hunter he said “as

the automation of equipment processes increases we will no longer need the operators, and in particular the area of heavy equipment operators over the next four to seven years is one that will be reduced.”

However, despite the fact that the process of automation will hit one area particularly hard, it is not expected to wipe out a number of jobs and professions within the mining industry, and will in fact increase employment growth within different and newly developed roles.

“While these advances (in

automation) are ongoing, demand for skilled and semiskilled employees is forecast to remain strong. In the next few years the WA mining sector alone will require an additional 38 000 workers,” Roocke said.

“Over the longer term, as mining operations evolve, the skills set for these workers will change, and it’s important that the industry anticipates and prepares for these changes,” she added.

Preparing for these changes is one of the major focuses of the Mining Industry Skills Centre, which believes there is currently very little opportunity to train staff to take up key roles, such as automation technician, that the automation process will bring about.

The centre’s manager for research and development Deb Jones said “we need to invest in people to ensure they have the best training pathways.”

She went on to say that a worst case scenario for the industry would be to adopt a worry later approach to site automation.

The head of the School of Mining and Engineering at the University of NSW, Bruce Hebblewhite, told Australian Mining that the drive for machinery automation in mining “will not produce any significant downwards pressure on labour.”

He agreed that there is likely to be an explosion in

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Minesite automation will increase production levels.

certain areas within the industry, saying “there will be new growth in the IT areas, in particular that of the Automation Technician.”

Jones identified the role of Automation Technician as crucial to the ability of organisations to automate their oper-

ations, stating that 1500 workers will be needed across Australian mine sites in the para-professional role within the next decade.

However, there is currently no training program that has the capacity to develop workers for the role.

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One of the major ways to close this skills gap is through systematic training framework, in particular through the qualification of Certificate III in Electrotecnhology Electrician, which is already a well established pathway for entering the industry and prepares people for working on electrical equipment in a mining environment.

The further creation of a Certificate IV provides a mechanism for defining the knowledge and skills needed for the Automation Technician role.

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Hebblewhite went on to outline how automating mining processes will effect the more traditional roles on site.

“There is a school of thought that high skill roles like project mining engineers will not be required on site as much, as a lot will be done via automated process, however there is still mine planning, design, scheduling and geotechnical concerns that won’t be going away, and in fact these roles are likely to be more important as automation opens up the industry, as mines get larger and more mines open in regions that were thought previously too hostile to operate in,” Hebblewhite told Australian Mining.

Hunter explained that even in areas hit very hard such as heavy equipment operators, there was the opportunity to shift those skills across, predominately into the maintenance of the vehicles, an area which is expected to grow exponentially.

He echoed the comments of Hebblewhite that there will still be positions on the mine even if it is not the traditional one, saying that even though the vehicles no longer need operators they still need someone to maintain them.

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Automating motion control Rockwell Automation has released its first servo drive for integrated motion control.

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ockwell Automation has released its first high-performance, modular servo drive to leverage embedded EtherNet/IP technology for integrated motion control.

The EtherNet/IP drive support available with the Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6500 servo drive eliminates the need for a dedicated motion network.

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Eliminates the need for a dedicated motion network.

with Ethernet standards, including IEEE 802.3 and TCP/IP. Position, speed and torque loops can also be set within the Kinetix 6500 servo drives, allowing it to deliver an

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Opportunities abound for mining technology Demand for complete automation packages is set to rise over the next ten years. Michael Mills reports.

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s Schneider Electric’s national segment manager for mining, Paul Cooper is responsible for keeping an eye on industry movements and opportunities within the market.

He believes there are currently four main trends driving the development of automation in the mining industry: the shortage of skilled labour and demand for ‘single-sourced’ solutions, open standards and connectivity.

Cooper told Australian Mining the skills shortage is already presenting opportunities for automation.

“We saw it in the last mining boom and now, with things on the upswing again, we are starting to see shortages really bite the industry again,” he said.

“The Mining Skills Centre in Brisbane published a document recently forecasting that the skills shortage would not peak until the next decade.

“So they are predicting that the shortage will get worse for the next ten years.”

According to Cooper, this was driving a trend for simplified automation that facilitates remote connectivity.

“This would give the mining executives the ability to log into a minesite from a remote location, carry out some diagnostics and work out what issues effecting operations,” he said.

“You can then take action

This platform is geared towards helping companies address the skills shortage. against the issue or direct someone on the site accordingly.

“Based on the level of IT functionality we are now seeing in power, automation and control devices, I think we are going to see that accelerate to try and alleviate this is issue.”

The second and third trends for single-sourced solutions and open standards have both emerged as alternatives to the previous methods of setting up automation systems.

“There was a real drive about five or six years ago

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towards ‘best of breed’ solutions,” Cooper said.

“For example, the client would take the best visualisation system from one vendor and the best control system from another and then devote a lot of time and effort into integrating them.

“We are now starting to see more interest in the marketplace using either a single-

source solution or one based upon open standards.”

Single-sourced solutions are in demand with companies looking to rapidly establish new projects.

“These companies want their greenfields operations up and running as quickly as possible, but they also want to mitigate their risk,” Cooper said.

“One way to reduce risk is to procure automation solutions from a vendor that will not only provide the equipment, but will also carry out the engineering and deliver service support.”

Communications protocols based on open standards, such as fieldbus or Ethernet, have grown in popularity, because they allow mining companies more flexibility when choosing equipment for their operations.

“For example, Schneider has developed the Ecostructure platform, which is based on Ethernet communications architecture,” Cooper said.

“Ethernet has industrydefined standards, so it means the company is not locked into the equipment from any particular manufacturer.

According to Cooper, the fourth trend has seen increased demand for pre-engineered solutions featuring basic connectivity tools.

The mining industry is increasingly demanding pre-engineered solutions featuring basic connectivity.

“Having pre-built connectivity will also provide ongoing operational expenditure benefits, because you will be able to carry out tasks more efficiently and from remote mining locations.”

Cooper believes the Schneider Ecostructure platform responds to each of these four automation trends.

The platform is a framework which that allows all of the devices Schneider manufactures with IT functionality to connect and communicate via the common Ethernet protocol.

“For example, a typical control device for an iron ore conveyor captures a really rich set of information while it is doing its job.

“Among the hundreds of fields of data it will collect, the device will be able to collect the power consumption of the conveyor while it is operational and it will be able to collect information on the quality of that power use.

“Now, if the operator connected this device to a busi-

ness analysis system via the Ecostructure platform, they could access all of the various fields of information and make adjustments to the conveyors’ workload to make it more energy efficient.”

The platform is a singlesource solution based on the Ethernet open standard, which can potentially provide remote connectivity to all of the equipment on a minesite.

“The platform will ultimately bind all of these devices together under a common language and provide a level of visibility to the operation that we really have not had before,” Cooper said.

“You really need that level of connectivity if you want to minimise the impacts of having low numbers of skilled labour.

“So this platform is really geared towards helping companies address the skills shortage and even improve their productivity.”

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“Our involvement with Becker was borne out of our requirement to have Electrical Service provision at an acceptable quality standard. We also identified operational advantages of using the same vendor for our Communications needs. The team at Becker have provided Stawell Gold Mines with an auditable and traceable system of work which is compliant to ISO 9001 quality standards. Their management of the contract has been good and all issues that do present are dealt with appropriately and in a timely fashion.”

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FLOGGING it Hard wearing vehicles don’t have to be hard on the pocket as well.

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n the resources industry, mining vehicles tend to get a real work out. In particular those used every day such as transports and four wheel drives.

With a fairly high turn over in these standard kind of vehicles, it can really begin to hit a miner’s hip pocket to maintain a fleet of on site vehicles.

This is despite the strong recovery that the industry has been making.

In a bid to cut these costs, Hadden Ervin’s Whole Sale Vehicle Network (WSVN) is supplying late model second hand vehicles, typically end of lease government fleet cars, directly to mines to eliminate the high up front outlay.

Ervin said that for the mining industry, “second hand commercial vehicles are popular as opposed to new ones because these cars can get such a hard life in the rough mining environment.”

Depending on the mine, “these vehicles such as utes and four wheel drives get destroyed by minerals, for instance in a coal mine the sulphur gets on and inside the car, and when it is mixed with water it turns to sulphuric acid and just eats away at the vehicle,” Ervin told Australian Mining.

“In the case of uranium mines, the vehicles actually become contaminated and they can’t sell it on, so it’s a total loss.

“A near new or used vehicle is going to survive and work basically as long as a brand new one, but the difference is a smaller cost to begin with, meaning less overall cost to the mine for a car that may be written off,” he said.

Using a second hand, late model or ex fleet car is a real alternative to purchasing a new car, especially when it can be up to one third of the price new.

In addition to this, many of the mine site vehicles are already fitted with options such as tow bars, bull bars, canopies and roof racks.

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Tough conditions for tyres A new monitoring system can help make underground mines more tyre-friendly.

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ridgestone Earthmover Tyres has launched a tyre application monitoring system for use in underground mines.

The Underground Tonne kilometres per hour Monitor (UTM) system is designed to assist underground operators in improving safety and maximising tyre life across a wide range of applications and site conditions.

According to the company, increased demand for improved productivity, operating efficiency and safety in underground mining has led to improvements to the equipment.

Many of the vehicles can carry larger loads at greater speed across increased in tramming distances.

To meet these demands, purposedesigned tyres have been developed to handle the increased loads and operating severity faced in underground operations.

However, until now there has never been an operating data system capable of monitoring equipment activity and verifying the operational severity.

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The vehicles used in underground mines are now carrying larger loads at greater speeds, putting more pressure on the tyres.

the correct tyre specification is selected for the application, the company said.

The UTM is designed to measure the vehicle’s speed, the distance travelled, the angle of ascent or descent using tilt sensors and the vehicle’s side loading movement.

In addition, a three-dimensional accelerometer captures the lateral,

longitudinal and vertical forces to which the tyres are being subjected.

Over the past year, the unit was trialled in over 20 underground mines across Australia.

According to the manufacturer, the system was fitted to a variety of equipment types, including underground boggers and haul trucks, provid-

ing operating data across a full range of primary production equipment.

The data will provide detailed information on the vehicle’s operation and ways to improve areas of the site that are likely to increase tyre wear and damage.

The aim is to create a working environment which will generate both safer operating conditions and longer life for the tyres, the company said.

“With the UTM, we can get an accurate idea of the tonne kilometres per hour and compare this with the performance of the tyres, because we can expect the tyres to perform to a known value,” Bridgestone engineering manager Paul Comninos said.

“If the tyre is under-performing compared to the known tonne kilometres per hour, we can see that the operation is actually quite severe on the tyre.”

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Pulling power in the Pilbara The Pilbara with its dirt, dust and heat is the last place one might expect to see a Mercedes-Benz truck pulling a massive process module for a mine site, but if you do it’s no mirage. Jamie Wade writes for Australian Mining.

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hink of Mercedes-Benz and the image of a millionaire clutching the wheel of a luxury sports car as it effortlessly roars along a coastal road in the south of France springs to mind.

However, international heavylifting conglomerate Mammoet is on the move in Australia and its recent purchase of the first Mercedes Benz Actros SLTs with their unique pulling power – the first in the country – is quite literally a sign of bigger things to come.

With a resurgence in mining and an increasing trend towards the transportation of modular loads in the construction and development of major resource projects, it is no surprise that Mammoet is keen to be part of the action in WA. As one of the world’s largest heavy lifting and transport providers, the history of the company is as impressive and varied as the loads and projects it handles.

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Ben Schulte, from Mammoet, chose the Mercedes Benz Actros SLTs for the vehicle’s unique driveline or torque converters that minimise ‘shock loading’ or stress on the transmission generated by pulling massive loads of up to 250 tonnes.

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Dan Parker of Diesel Motors Trucks, which supplied the Actros SLTs to Mammoet, told Australian Mining that the SLTs unique driveline prompted a new driving style.

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Fuel for thought The right fuel storage facilities onsite can minimise fleet downtimes, Jamie Wade writes for Australian Mining.

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uel is a precious resource and as fuel costs rise mine operators are paying increasing attention to not only how fuel is used, but how it’s stored and dispensed.

Pilbara manager for Fuelfix, Nathan Chapman, said attitudes to fuel have changed significantly.

“The main difference I have seen in the industry is a real focus on the safety of the tanks and environmental friendliness of the facility,” Chapman told Australian Mining.

“Long gone are the days of putting a single skin tank on the ground and letting product leak on to the ground.

“Tanks need to be self bunded, easily operated, have safety features to prevent injury to the user.”

With mine operators demanding reliable fuel storage and dispensing equipment, fuel solution providers are responding with larger tanks and facilities, faster flow rates and management systems for track and trace accountability on how the fuel is used.

“With the size of the machinery companies have now mine operators

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Tanks need to be self bunded.

want to deliver fuel faster which means minimising downtime for refuelling and determining which operator and machine is consuming what amount of fuel,” he said.

Fuel storage solutions are making a real and measurable impact.

“To have on site a system that suits your needs is essential. Any down time due to not being able to access

fuel is a costly loss that shouldn’t happen,” he said.

According to Chapman, mine operators need a safe reliable system that suits their requirements on site.

“A recent example was an open pit operation that didn’t have any refuelling facilities in the pit.

“The machinery had to come out of the pit, refuel in the refuelling bays

with all the other machinery on site and mobilise back into the pit.

“Not only were they losing time coming in and out of the pit, they also had the wear and tear on the machinery that was costing them in downtime from repairs and maintenance.

“We tailored a solution that incorporated lubricant and diesel storage which eliminated those previous losses.”

When investigating fuel storage solutions Chapman advised establishing requirements for fuel usage, the quantity of fuel used, vehicle types refuelling – and their tank capacity, and accessibility for refuelling trucks to top up the tanks.

He said it was also worth considering track and trace accountability to determine future fuel needs and whether or not existing tanks can service those needs.

• Fuelfix Nathan Chapman 0427 216 954 chapmann@fuelfix.com.au www.fuelfix.com.au

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IT support for SMALLER MINERS A new service partnership will provide greater resources to mining companies.

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AP Australia and New Zealand has joined forces with Extend Technologies and Courtland Business Solutions to help make its software packages more accessible to mining companies.

The companies have launched a subscription-based hosting service that will allow miners to implement and run the Business All-in-One software, without having to hire and train their own IT staff.

The delivery option is a more effective way for small and medium miners with small user-bases and limited software functionality to manage their systems.

Traditionally, companies require an on-site team to run their systems.

Thanks to this agreement, the partner companies will now take on the responsibility for application hosting and management, infrastructure maintenance and software upgrades.

“Our strategy is to deliver our software in any way the customer wants to consume it”, SAP director of resources Grant Clinch said.

“That could be a combination of on-premise or ondemand, on devices of choice.

“With this announcement we are now enabling our midsize mining customers, via our partners, to have their SAP software delivered on-demand.

“Partners are crucial to our success and we are very keen to grow the ecosystem of partners who can benefit from being able to offer a greater variety of consumption models.”

The Business All-in-One package offers a single, configurable solution which includes both Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) functionalities.

The system can help medium-sized companies manage multiple aspects of their businesses, including finance, human resources, product development, corporate services, customer service and sales and marketing.

According to SAP, the software can also be used for procurement, inventory, logistics and compliance tasks.

It is designed for rapid implementation, for a quick return with a low level of risk.

The packages feature standardised software stacks, which means the total cost of ownership is minimised.

The subscription-based hosting service will allow miners to reduce their expenditure on IT support.

According to SAP, the service also allows the companies to scale their systems as their business’ change size.

Mining company executives can view and direct individual projects from head office and expand the software as new projects are established or acquired.

According to Extend Technologies’ Andrew Powell, the agreement will further open up opportunities.

“The new offering means we can provide our customers with more flexible solutions that can be implemented quick-

ly and at a fixed, predictable cost,” he said.

According to Courtland general manager Peter Lander, customers are looking to exercise greater control over their IT costs, which is subsequently driving demand towards subscription-based hosting.

“This hosted offering is an important addition to the options we can deliver to the mining industry,” he said.

According to SAP, the hosting through channel partners can help minimise upfront capital investment and reduce the ongoing operating

costs associated with managing software solutions.

They also allow miners to focus on their core business, products and services to best meet market demands.

Furthermore, mining companies can focus resources on differentiating themselves from their competitors and making their businesses more transparent and sustainable.

• SAP Australia and New Zealand Peter Sertori 02 9935 4845 peter.sertori@sap.com www.sap.com

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Enterprising management system A new asset management program allows for mobile workforce management applications.

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incom, a leading provider of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to the global mining industry, has recently launched Mincom Ellipse 8.

The result of a multimillion dollar R&D effort, representing more than 1,000 man-years of development, Mincom Ellipse 8 provides asset-heavy industries – such as mining – with a fully integrated and mobile-enabled suite of business-critical applications that improves their return on assets and workforce productivity, while also addressing the challenges inherent in remote and geographically dispersed operations that distinguish asset-heavy industries from corporateoffice environments.

“Ellipse 8 is the culmination of extensive and detailed input from our customers,” Mincom chief executive officer Greg Clark explained.

“Ellipse 8 represents a major step forward for EAM technology and best practices, mobile work management, and industry-specific solutions that address the challenges unique to our customers’ businesses. It offers customers more breadth in terms of choice, enabled by the new Integration Platform and Enterprise Reporting & Analytics.

“It now delivers the power of its best-in-class EAM and mobile workforce management solutions to asset-intensive businesses that have adopted ERP solutions from Oracle or SAP.” Mining enterprises have extremely asset-intensive operations, which are vastly different from corporate-office environments, often maintaining 24x7 operations in dangerous or remote geographic locations, with inherently more complexity and higher risk.

In addition, the majority of their workforce tends to be mobile and geographically disbursed.

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The web based calendar view of work initiation.

mobile workforce-management applications for inspections, asset surveying, fieldprocess automation and mobile work planning, customers can use it to ensure workers with the right skills will be at the right location, with the right information to complete a job.

Ellipse 8 is comprised of three fundamental components: • Ellipse 8 applications for asset-intensive EAM and ERP; • Integration Platform, an enterprise integration plat-

form that delivers out-ofthe-box integration to ERP solutions and an enterprisescalable mobile application platform; and • Enterprise Reporting & Analytics, an open and integrated solution delivering advanced analytics and intelligent reporting.

According to ARC Advisory Group, an industry research and advisory firm,“the release of Ellipse represents a substantial step forward in four key areas: technology, functionality, ease of use and open

architecture,” ARC Advisory Group research director of enterprise software Ralph Rio said.

“The software is deployed in pure Java on Linux and can be run in a cloud model. And with configuration down to the fields displayed in a particular screen, the software can be customised to match a customer’s workflow and business processes.

“The open standards enable collaboration with other applications and people across an enterprise – a key

theme in ARC’s strategic advice to its clients.”

Arch Coal, the secondlargest coal producer in the United States, recently announced it will adopt the new Ellipse 8 solution.

Providing roughly 16 percent of North America’s entire coal supply, Arch Coal plans to leverage Ellipse 8 to further optimise its nationwide mining operations.

“We selected it for its enterprise asset management solution, which was designed specifically around the needs of mining,” Arch Coal vice president of operation services Neil Novak said.

“We’re pleased to sign this significant agreement with Mincom, for Ellipse 8 as our solution for enterprise asset management across our nationwide operations.”

Arch Coal chief information officer David Hartley added that “with Ellipse 8, we gain a modern platform for enterprise asset management – with a Web-native architecture and lightweight footprint that can help us significantly lower IT costs and resource requirements.

“Mincom’s open architecture means we can easily integrate the best-in-breed EAM functionality of Ellipse 8 with our choice of back-office ERP systems.

Delivery and Implementation Mincom offers implementation services to reduce the risk and cost for customers upgrading to Ellipse 8, and employs a business-transformation methodology to enable customers to realise the full potential from the asset management implementations. Ellipse 8 can be delivered as a managed service, both on-premise or hosted within Mincom’s worldwide data centres.

The Equipment Register is the primary tool for proactive asset management

• Mincom 07 3303 3333 info@mincom.com www.mincom.com www.miningaustralia.com.au

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The base software package now comes included with the latest version of the company’s three-dimensional modelling program.

The drill hole module can plan, visualise and perform detailed analyses of drill holes and costeans in cross- and long-sections.

New frontiers to Discover The latest generation of Encom GIS software can handle a large amount and variety of data. Michael Mills reports.

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itney Bowes Business Insight claims the latest version of its Geographic Information System (GIS) software delivers significantly improved analytical capabilities and workflow.

The program, Encom Discover 12, has been bundled with the company’s Encom Discover 3D modelling software as a combined package for the first time.

According to Owen Parfrey, the chief architect for natural resources at Pitney Bowes, the improvements were driven by customer feedback.

“In order to keep up with customer demand, we have added support for huge remote data sensing sets, such as Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), to the package,” he told Australian Mining.

“We have also added a capability to import and visualise seismic data in threedimensional sections and have made improvements to our drill hole generation and plotting tools.

“These changes will help our clients in the environmental engineering and exploration geology sectors extract the most from their data.”

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could be used for a variety of applications in sub-sectors of the mining industry.

“It is really designed to give anyone using a GIS all of the geoscientific tools that they need to perform the majority of their work,” he said.

“Our customers come from all parts of the industry, from the environmental side of the business, to engineering, geology and even government agencies.

“So the software can do tasks such as near-mine environmental management, resource estimation, planning exploration drill holes, collecting geochemical samples and even managing mineral exploration permits.”

According to Parfrey, the company also made enhancements to the software features designed for these sub-sectors.

“We have enhanced some of the environmental tools by improving access to different datasets and we have worked on some of the hydrological modelling capabilities,” he said.

“Mining and exploration companies deal with a huge variety of data, so we also focussed on data interoperability and ensuring it is easy

Features • Allows the integration of exploration data from multiple and varied sources into one, unified GIS environment.

• Can capture spatial information from historical maps for the evaluation of sampling data, grid creation, or to enhance maps and sections.

• Aerial and satellite photography can be accurately positioned with the image rectification capabilities.

• These images can also be permanently reprojected to remove the confusion of datasets with differing projections.

• Can create maps of any size and scale that include all related spatial data objects, grids, contours, graphics overlays and legends.

• A range of data pre-conditioning, interpolation and processing tools can help reveal trends and associations in the data.

• The drill hole module can help plan, visualise and perform detailed analyses of drill holes and costeans in cross- and long-sections.

• The spatial context of all the data is kept consistent across the board, meaning everything can be overlayed and incorporated if need be.

• The program is designed to work with special purpose design, modelling, analysis, and planning systems, which makes data accessible across an entire organisation.

• Read and write data in over 100 industry-standard database, image, vector and grid formats.

to visualise all of the data in three-dimensions.

“We wanted to make the software much more capable of processing large datasets so that any repetitive work can be minimised.”

Parfrey believes the integration of the three-dimensional visualisation engine

with the base Discover product will also be advantageous to mining customers.

“Now any Encom Discover user can view threedimensional models that have been created by Encom Discover 3D users,” he said.

“So that really makes it much easier for organisations

to disseminate information as well as share and collaborate on ideas.

“I think the benefits of this version are going to be felt across the board and I expect our users will see strong productivity improvements after upgrading.”

Parfrey said the company would continue to fully-integrate all of its products so they can be used under one banner across an enterpriselevel platform.

“We are looking at combining a high-energy physical processing capability with three-dimensional visualisation, modelling toolsets and advanced GIS into an enterprise platform,” he said.

“We are also integrating our data discovery and web mapping technology, so really we can offer a system that is far more efficient and offers optimum productivity for investment.

“I think this will make the package a much more valuable tool for sharing, disseminating and analysing data.

• Pitney Bowes Business Insight 02 9437 6255 asiapac.customerservice@pb.com www.pbinsight.com.au www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Integration innovation

A live dashboard feed compiles information from across the entire mine.

an intuitive navigation structure; and finally a train data manager which tracks consignment information.

The train data manger, xConnect, gives real time access and automatically records Queensland Rail’s consignment data.

At the Tarong Coal Mine, Intov8 implemented a number of modules from the software, including event recording and hazard recording.

The plant event module allowed the mine to record events trigged from the underlying control systems, such as stoppage events, reduced feed events, and state change events like set points.

Following recording of events, operators are then required to assign reasons and comments for the delay.

A live dashboard feed was also part of the mine’s program.

The dashboard extends live information from an existing system, such as Citect, Tritronics or Modular, and provides a visualisation in the form of charts and gauges in real time.

requirements of individual sites, such as dragline analysis; plant events tracking; shift activity recording; shift log reporting; quality data reporting from

• Intov8 07 4940 3777 info@intov8.com.au www.intov8.com.au

A program which tracks data and integrates other systems in real time is making information management easier.

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ealing with the levels of constantly changing data on a mine can be overwhelming.

These high volumes of data then need to be tracked, analysed and reported.

Errors are almost unavoidable, especially when changing between different spreadsheets of data and monitoring programs.

To overcome this, Intov8 has developed the Corvus Central Data Management System (CDMS) and Corvus Dashboard suite production data administration systems.

Developed in a partnership with several mines, including Rio Tinto’s Tarong Coal Mine, the Corvus software automates incoming mining data from across the entire mine site under a single program.

Intov8 has also created a number of modules to customise the data

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Excel without Excel A new fully integrated mine scheduling program is making scheduling easier, Cole Latimer reports.

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s the Australian resources industry moves towards greater automation and computerisation of mining, it needs more developed software to handle all the processes.

From planning to the scheduling and optimisation process, moving a mine through the various phases of its life requires specalised technology.

And different technology again is needed depending on the nature of the deposit itself.

Gemcom has created the only integrated end to end geology, optimisation and mine planning solution designed specifically for coal and stratified deposits.

The Gemcom Minex 6.0 program provides geological modelling and resource evaluation, interactive mine planning and scheduling, as well as the eventual rehabilitation process of the mine.

The mining software company’s business development manager Chet Fong told Australian Mining “this world first program is a great overview of the processes, and maps it out while showing how they all work together.

“It allows the user to fill in the blanks of their mine, lays it all out and shows where an operation may be deficient.”

With an integrated data management system, which works across all of the mine software modules “this really helps to eliminate data chaos as it is all now in the one interface,” Fong said.

The geological modelling and resource evaluation program assists geologists in managing data while at the same time modelling and mapping out stratified deposits.

It correlates information such as geophysics, qualities, lithology, washability and structural data to interpret the deposit.

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A new tool within the program allows for the creation of ‘control’ boreholes for a greater influence over seam trends during modelling.

contain inclined or curved faults in normal or reverse fault environments.

On top of this, it is able to model a complete coal wash curve so that the yield, percentage of ash and other factors can be predicted across the entire deposit, as well as an interface for kriging and conditional simulation.

The latest edition includes new drafting plot editing tools, customisation and editing the title blocks in the plot creation process, as well as increased accuracy of triangle ‘patch and cut” and “edit” operations.

A new tool for the program is an ability to create ‘control’ boreholes from existing holes to allow for a greater influence over seam trends during the initial modelling process, which is a benefit in areas

where data is light, such as in the actual extent of the deposit.

Users can now create legends showing the relationship between lithology symbols used in the borehole displays and its full name.

Improved seam grid arithmetic also allows for the calculation of negative seam thickness grids.

Tthe software’s Pit Optimiser Module has been designed to cover the phases of a mine from exploration through to production.

It also supports an infinite number of what if scenarios to best develop the deposit.

One of the most important modules on the updated Gemcom mining software is the Open Pit Scheduling module.

“The advantage of this open pit module is that allows

for detailed active scheduling with a click and point sheet, so you don’t have to keep changing pages, and obviates the need for continual importing and exporting of data,” Fong told Australian Mining.

Taking a lot of the guess work out of the scheduling process, the program maps out the best mining sequences depending on the make up of the deposit.

Tailor made for stratified deposit mines, the program, unlike spreadsheets or Gantt charts, allows an operator to watch an animated playback of their schedule to identify potential bottlenecks, resource constraints and any allocation imbalances as well as visually monitoring potential waste and ore extraction information as a schedule progress

An animated playback of the scheduling process includes the movement of vehicles on the site.

improves decision making and problem resolution early on in the scheduling process.

The animated playback simulates the movement of blasting rigs, rippers, dozers, shovels and drag lines.

Playing any of these saved schedule visualisations is an effective way to communicate operational plans to management and the mine operators themselves to provide a much easier to understand visual validation.

On top of this, a user can also perform multiple “whatif” scenarios by choosing a certain point in any existing schedule to create an offshoot branch where you can easily test an alternative mining scenario.

There is also greater flexibility in the monitoring of schedules using a ‘live’ current period as well as a mine’s historical charts and tables.

The program allows for more transparent scheduling overall, as it links all the data together in an auditable system, while at the same time eliminating the need for spreadsheets and other project management tools.

However, if needed, the module does allow for the export of detailed reports directly into a spreadsheet.

• Gemcom Chet Fong 07 3036 7010 cfong@gemcomsoftware.com www.gemcomsoftware.com www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Virtual trainers deliver real results Jamie Wade speaks to Immersive Technology manager David Anderson on the future of virtual trainers in mining.

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riven by customer demand across the globe and backed by almost two decades of R&D, a new generation of mining equipment simulation technology is linking operator competency with operational performance. Immersive Technologies’ Australian regional manager David Anderson talks exclusively to Jamie Wade for Australian Mining.

AM: How has simulation technology for mining equipment changed in the last 10 years?

DA: We believe our simulators have

The surface mine vehicle simulators dynamically adjusts viewing perspective to offer a real world view from the cabin.

now matured to the point where they are seen as a valid and proven tool to address the full lifecycle of an operator. Whether it’s screening or verifying operator competence before hiring, ‘green’ operator training, upskilling operators, or refreshing and assessing operators, the technology is now recognised globally as a tool that enhances operator safety and improves mine profitability.

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AM: What are the latest trends in developments in mining equipment simulators?

that will provide measurable results that can be linked back to in-pit data.

Once in place we continue to work closely with the mine to progressively increase their level of simulation sophistication and usage for improved results.

DA: Increased realism. Whether you’re

training an inexperienced or experienced operator, the simulator is an enabler, and for simulation to be an enabler to operator improvement, it first and foremost must be credible. You especially need to have an experienced operator feel that it is a realistic experience.

Our recently released PRO3 simulator for surface mining and UG360 simulator for underground mining utilise a range of new technologies to achieve this increased level of realism, including advanced new screen displays and highly accurate motion platforms.

The PRO3 also contains some cutting-edge technology which dynamically adjusts the viewing perspective of the operator to provide a real view of the world outside the cabin.

This really bridges the gap between the simulator and the real world allowing more realistic and in-depth training exercises, particularly for safety and hazard spotting.

AM: How are training simulators making

a real and measurable impact on mines around the world?

DA: While our simulation technology

has always been recognised as a tool to enhance operator training, the last four years is where operator improvements have really been quantified and linked to in-pit performance data.

We have successfully demonstrated this link to many mines around the world using a structured business improvement program.

This has gained the attention of management at our customer’s sites who then begin to recognise the strategic use of simulation training to affect their overall site profitability.

As we like to say, ‘Optimise the operators and you can optimise the operation.’

One of the benefits of Immersive Technologies’ large customer base has been the development of a comparative database taken from simulator data around the world.

This allows us to compare a mine’s operator performance to a global average for that type of mine, providing a ‘health check’ as to where that operation may need to focus additional training and attention.

This analysis service is available to all of our customers and will identify areas such as tyre wear, response to emergency scenarios, transmission abuses and brake abuses, where a site may rank towards the top, middle or the bottom of the global norm. www.miningaustralia.com.au

AM: What advice do you have for mine operators currently investigating mine equipment simulation technology for their operations?

The simulators are fully portable.

AM: What are mines demanding in

equipment simulation technology?

DA: Mines are seeking increasingly

higher levels of support to ensure that their simulator will be integrated effectively onsite and generate a strong return on investment.

They also want to know how they can use simulation to drive operational optimisation on a mature site, not just when they’re ramping up.

We took on-board the feedback from our mining customer base and developed a range of programs to help them utilise their simulators to maximum effect.

These include our ‘Training Systems Integration’ program and TrainerAdvantage, the latter has seen over 750 mining trainers to-date globally take part in the certification.

Mines are also recognising the value and importance of their simulator being recommended by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

A mines purchase risk is significantly lowered when they know their simulator has been developed in conjunction with OEM input.

Immersive Technologies currently has exclusive alliances with Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu, Liebherr and P&H MinePro, all of which provide Immersive access to their proprietary technical information which is necessary to accurately simulate their equipment.

That has provided a unique understanding of the most successful way to integrate and apply the simulator technology onsite.

What we have learnt is that if the early integration and ongoing application are not done well then the simulator is unlikely to deliver the results expected.

Our ‘Training Systems Integration’ program provides customers with detailed resources which steps them through a best practice approach

DA: Choose a simulator supplier that has proven experience within the mining industry deploying high quality simulation solutions with a strong implementation plan. Ensure they can show evidence of measurable positive improvements to site safety and site profitability.

Finally, choose simulator technology that is formally supported and recommended by the original equipment manufacturer for the best results and peace of mind.

• Immersive Technologies 08 9347 9000 sales@immersivetechnologies.com www.immersivetechnologies.com

AM: What’s important to successfully

integrate the technology into a mine site?

DA: Good question. I can’t think of

another company that has had as much experience in deploying training simulators to the mining industry in as many different environments as Immersive has.

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Customer service is key Running a successful mining software business is not only about the latest advances. Michael Mills reports.

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ompanies in tight markets often live or die according to the quality of their customer service. Just ask Telstra.

For MineSight Applications, one of the oldest mining software developers in the world, this certainly rings true.

The company believes its longevity is due in no small part to the importance it places on customer service.

While the development of the software is undoubtedly important, its client relationships have helped the company prosper for more than 40 years.

MineSight regional business development manager Mark Gabbitus believes, the customer support it offers helps differentiate the company from its competitors.

“Rather than demand new features in the software, many of our clients actually appreciate having strong services and support on offer,” he told Australian Mining.

“We offer a range of services, from technical support and implementation assistance through to site visits and seminars.

“We try to get out to all of our clients for a day or two at least once a year at our own cost to help them implement any new versions or provide onsite training to anyone who needs it.

“This level of service does not go unnoticed by the customers and we get a lot of repeat sales from our users.”

The MineSight suite of products is a range of full three-dimensional software packages, catering to a variety of applications in the mining industry.

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“We are actually currently rolling out the latest version of the grade control at a lot of big sites in Australia.”

Of course, the company’s customers are demanding more from the software, particularly more processing power and speed.

“Everyone is doing things bigger, faster and harder nowadays,” Gabbitus said.

“The operations are getting bigger; especially some of the iron ore projects, so customers want to integrate more data.

“Some of the feedback we have been getting has suggested we adopt multi-threading capabilities and develop a 64-bit version, so these will be incorporated in the next version of the package.

“There is certainly demand from customers to improve the software to match the capabilities of the currently available hardware and we are also looking at as we speak.”

MineSight provides its customers with an IT support service as well as on-site training and software implementation.

base system, MineSight Torque,” he said.

“As the project progresses, they can use the resource models and pit optimisation tools as well as the short-term, medium-term and long-term scheduling programs.

“We have been doing a lot of development with the medium- to short-term scheduling offering and we now have a product on the market called MineSight Schedule Optimiser (MSSO).”

“The MSSO utility uses linear programming and optimisation engine take data from the field and convert in into an ‘optimal mineable sequence.’

“So it is not just a rigid schedule, it provides a more realistic plan for extracting the material.”

The software also has facilities to manage haulage, drilling and blasting, production data and reconciliation.

“Some of biggest open-

pit mines in the world rely on our grade control applications to manage the pit,” Gabbitus said.

Over the horizon With the technology changing at such a rapid pace, Gabbitus said it was hard to make any firm long-term predictions on the next trends in development.

“It is very hard to predict what the market will want even a year ahead of time, let alone in ten years,” he said.

“But what we try to do is ensure we are well-placed to quickly react to big changes.”

Nevertheless, he believes there will always be some demand to improve the usability of any mining software’s interface.

“This is really a key area where people always want to see improvements,” he said.

“People want an interface that is clear and understandable; they want to simply be able to click a button and obtain an instant result.”

In terms of usability, mining software products are not going up against each other, the customers will also judge them against everyday computer programs.

“It is a fact of modern computing,” Gabbitus said.

“We have a couple of different interfaces, but we are trying to standardise their look and feel as we develop new versions of the software.”

• MineSight Applications Australia 08 9436 0700 www.minesight.com

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GRINDING the brakes A braking system for grinding mills can stop the mill from full speed in an emergency.

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wiflex Limited/Hilliard Corp. has recently supplied their largest grinding mill braking system to Metso Minerals for installation on the Boliden Mineral AB, Autogenous (AG) gearless driven mills.

Two of the largest grinding mills commercially available and supplied

by Metso have replaced the existing five mills.

These 22.5 MW primary mills with wrap around motors measure 11.6m in diameter and 13.7m long, meaning the two milling lines now have a capacity of 2025 t/h.

The grinding technique used in the Boliden concentrator is two stage fully autogenous grinding where the crushed ore constitutes the only grinding media in the primary mills.

Pebbles (25-70mm) are extracted from the primary mills to make up the grinding media in the secondary ‘pebble’ mills.

The Twiflex braking system is designed specifically for mine grind-

ing mill installations giving both static and dynamic braking functions.

In static operation the braking system is used to hold the mill during liner replacement and general mill maintenance.

For dynamic operation the system can operate in two modes, stopping the mill from full speed in an emergency or providing inching/creeping functions in the event of bearing lubrication problems or power failures.

For the first, a controlled application of the brakes is required and for the second, the brakes are operated quickly to give accurate stops needed by the mill operator.

The scope of supply for this project was eight Twiflex VMS-DP brake calipers with pedestals plus hydraulic power pack for each primary mill.

The Twiflex VMS-DP caliper has an adjustable braking force from 590 to 737 kN and is a floating spring-applied, hydraulically-retracted brake suitable for disc/flange thick-

The braking system is able to stop a mill in less than two seconds.

nesses from 117mm to 130mm.

The brake can be used on installations with a braking path of at least 7.6m outside diameter (there is no upper limit) and 7m inside diameter.

The hydraulic powerpack offers an advanced and versatile brake control as it allows both local and remote operation for inching and creeping duties through a control panel.

The braking system at Boliden can generate up to 38 MNm braking torque

for each mill acting on a 12.97m mill flange diameter.

The VMS-DP calipers weigh 1.67 tonnes each and are able to deliver 940 kN clamping force. With a full process charge of 1375 Mg the braking system is able to stop a mill in less than 2 seconds.

• Altra Industrial Motion David Brooksbank david.brooksbank@altramotion.com www.altramotion.com

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Simulation optimisation Mineral processing simulation software can assist in preciting flotation circuit performance.

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ver the past decade there has been a significant advance in flotation circuit optimisation through performance benchmarking using metallurgical modelling and steady-state computer simulation.

This benchmarking includes traditional measures, such as grade and recovery, as well as new flotation measures, such as ore floatability, bubble surface area flux and froth recovery.

Such circuit optimisation is a powerful tool in achieving flotation performance.

To further this optimisation, Outotec has released its HSC Chemistry software with simulation modules.

There are several ways to benchmark your flotation circuit, including mineralogical assessment; metallurgical assessment of performance and performing plant surveys; froth carry rates, concentrate lip loadings and flotation cell residence times can also be determined.

The results from these studies can then be used to calibrate a floatability component model of the circuit.

The flotation model developed by the AMIRA P9 Project, of which Outotec is a sponsor, is regarded by industry as the most suitable flotation model to use for circuit optimisation.

This model incorporates ore floatability with flotation cell pulp and froth parameters, residence time, entrainment and water recovery.

Once the model is calibrated, it can be set-up in a flotation circuit simulator, such as Outotec’s HSC Sim 7.0.

The simulator is then able to predict the performance of the flotation circuit under various hypothetical changes to the operation of the circuit.

This can include changes to feed properties, flotation cell operating properties, and circuit configuration.

The latest version of HSC Chemistry software, 7.0, includes further optimisations of existing tools such as a steady state process simulator and flowsheet capabilities, along with further additions.

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The simulator is able to predict the flotation circuit’s performance under various hypothetical changes of the operation of the circuit.

and the process has input and output streams.

The next stage is mass balancing the experimental data for the development of the model. HSC Sim has a new experimental mode, which can collate, organise and visualise survey or laboratory data.

A “Mass Balancing and Data Reconciliation” module is included and has the following features: Individual sampling error for each stream and general or individual error model for each measurement 1D (unsized), 1.5D (sized but no assays) and 2D (size-by-size assays) mass balancing; various regression options such as least-squares regression; versatile visualisation tools such as parity charts and stream tables and mass balance reports.

Calibration comes next and includes elements such as global mineralogy and feed streams (grades and flowrates).

The simulator element of optimisation is then ready to run.

In simulation you can select the best matching mineral or add your own minerals into the database.

It is possible to set-up HSC so that each person at a site uses and shares the same database on the local network.

It even has a versatile tool for automatically converting elemental assays to mineral grades.

As mineral processes do not treat

minerals, but particles of different sizes and different compositions, it is important the software is designed on that basis.

An operator can select 5 different minerals in 5 size fractions, with 3 different behaviour types for each mineral, and HSC will create 75 particles (mineral x size x types).

Particles have global properties like size, specific gravity and composition and each unit uses these particle properties to determine what to do with each particle.

A structure based on particles allows you to load your liberation data from a mineral liberation analyser (MLA) into the simulator and simulate the process with true (measured) particles.

In the highest level, i.e. with true particles, you can have very detailed information on your process losses and impurities. At particle level you can simulate scenarios like: • How will the change in grind influence the metallurgical performance of the plant?

• How will change in liberation influence the metallurgical performance of the plant?

• How will the concentrate quality change if we target to reject/accept some of the minerals?

Steady-state simulators can be used for tasks including circuit diagnosis, process bottle-neck identification, ascertaining the effect of various parameters on metallurgical performance and sizing process units properly.

Outotec’s HSC Sim enables you to simulate mineral processes in different levels, from comminution circuits with sizes and no composition, through to flotation processes with minerals by size by floatability components, to full processes with true particles with MLA data.

• Outotec Laura White 02 9984 2500 laura.white@outotec.com www.outotec.com

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‘Tornado’ technology spins out Swirl flow technology is set to simplify the agitation process, Rebecca Thyer* writes.

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ornado-like technology that simplifies and improves the agitation process in mixing tanks is set to be commercialised by Chemical Plant and Engineering Pty Ltd (CPE), a division of CEM International Pty Ltd. The ‘swirl flow’ technology was originally developed

by CSIRO and Queensland Alumina Ltd (QAL) to address problematic scale build-up in the large-volume precipitation tanks that are used in the alumina industry.

Swirl flow keeps solids suspended, suppresses scale build-up, and is more effective and energy efficient at mixing, while at the same time has significantly lower capital and operating costs than traditional agitation systems.

CSIRO researcher Dr Jie Wu, from the Minerals Down Under Flagship, says that although traditional stirrers

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The swirl flow impeller installed in one of Queensland Alumina’s precipitation tanks.

and mixers have been used in the minerals industry for many years, they do have a “few fundamental problems” in

certain applications, including scale build-up, which leads to down time for necessary cleaning, and high power

consumption at high solids concentration.

It was one of the drivers behind the research, which

found solids suspension and mixing can be achieved with swirling flow, and scale suppression relied on flow over the tank wall to create a sufficiently large shear stress to slow or stop scale forming.

With this knowledge, CSIRO was able to develop the swirl flow technology.

It uses an impeller located at the top of the tank to generate a force that draws the slurry up the centre of the tank – like a tornado. The constant swirling motion generates higher velocities at the tank wall, significantly reducing scale growth. The secondary flow spiralling up at the centre and down along the tank wall ensures good offbottom solids suspension and highly effective mixing between solids and liquids at very low power input.

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Continued from page 68 Swirl flow technology uses a motor, gearbox and radial agitator, the sizes of which are determined by the tank size.

It is simple and inexpensive to retrofit to existing tanks.

QAL has been using the technology at its Gladstone plant for more than 10 years, with impellers installed in 15 of its 30m-tall cone-bottomed precipitation tanks. Benefits at the plant include: • superior scale suppression due to higher swirling flow velocities at the tank wall • improved tank availability due to reduced shutdown • ability to re-suspend solids after power failure • greatly reduced need for personnel to enter tanks • reduced cleaning and maintenance costs • simple and inexpensive to retrofit to existing tanks • much lower capital costs for new installations • mixing between liquid and liquid, or liquid and solids • improved energy efficiency allowing reduced power consumption.

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Scale build up costs billions to the industry every year.

Swirl flow technology has considerable potential outside the alumina industry.

Tony Say of CEM International, says swirl flow technology suits a range of processing applications, including: • tall tanks where particles are held in suspension • low viscosity tanks where particles are held in suspension (for example nickel leaching, copper leaching, slurry holding tanks) • treatment tanks.

Mr Say says, internationally, the minerals industry is like most others. “It is striv-

ing to improve efficiencies and minimise carbon footprint.

We believe that swirl flow can make a significant contribution to these goals in a variety of existing applications.”

Dr Wu says much of the minerals industry uses agitation technology to keep solid particles in suspension for further processing and refining. “You can’t afford to have them settle at the bottom.”

Swirl flow technology helps to improve this process, doing so with lower capital and operating costs, and reduced energy consumption.

Swirl flow improves tank availability due to fewer shutdowns.

“Compared to the long shaft needed in conventional stirring technology, this new technology needs just a small impeller at the top of the tank to create the swirl. So it offers better performance, better energy consumption and reduces cleaning costs.”

*This article originally appeared in full in CSIRO’s Process Magazine.

• CSIRO Jie Wu 03 9252 6173 jie.wu@csiro.au www.csiro.au

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Feel the

BURN

Serious welding burns can be avoided without sacrificing dexterity.

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n accidental hand burn sustained by one of its workers was the catalyst for Entire Mechanical Services (EMS) to source improved hand protection.

“One of our people had removed their standard issue general purpose gloves for better dexterity when carrying out a welding task,” Entire Group of Companies’ OH&S manager Phil Todd said.

The operator then accidentally waved the oxy acetylene flame across the back of his unprotected hand, resulting in second degree burns.

“Had he been wearing the gloves issued to all our staff, our tests showed the glove would have melted, causing further injury.

“Our primary need is for a cut protection glove; however after this accident we looked for a glove that would also help prevent this type of burn

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injury. The best solution for us appeared to be the Ansell PowerFlex 80-813 glove which is constructed using inherently flame-resistant composite materials,” he said.

“This glove also carries a fairly high level of cut resistance, so the combination of flame and cut resistance made it the best choice for us.”

After submitting a sample of the gloves to one of the foremen who is a mechanical plumber, and whose team uses oxy-acetylene welding, they tested the flame resistant properties of the glove by brushing a welding torch across the company’s standard hand protection glove – which instantly melted.

The same process was applied to the PowerFlex glove which was only scorched.

“These results showed the hands would be protected from accidental burns if an

oxy torch was inadvertently directed over the welder’s hand,” Todd said.

“Of course, we know the glove doesn’t protect against heat transfer, but for our application it is the best available.

“We were also attracted to this solution as all components of the glove are flame resistant, not chemically applied; therefore they maintain their protective properties throughout the life of the welding glove.”

Following tests of the glove under working conditions, EMS have several people in the organisation currently testing this glove for day to day use.

The breathability of the glove is a major comfort consideration and even though they cost slightly more than our standard glove, the additional investment is well worth it,” he added.

The gloves are constructed from flame resistant materials.

• Ansell 1800 337 041

protection@ap.ansell.com www.ansell.com.au

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Radiation detectors

Welding jackets

RUSSELL Fraser Sales has unveiled its range of personal radiation detectors. This range includes the Roffey PRDIII, Graetz GammaSmart, GammaTwin, and Survey metres The Roffey PRDIII and Graetz GammaSmart personal radiation bleepers provide an automatic audible and visual warning of the presence of ionising radiation.

Measures ambient doses.

The alarm is a high-pitched bleep with a repetition rate proportional to the radiation intensity.

The visual alarm is a bright flashing LED that is visible to the wearer, and other people working in the same area- this is particularly useful in areas of high background noise such as minesites..

The GammaTwin dose rate meter measures the ambient dose equivalent rate and is used for the measurement of gamma radiation and x-rays.

Featuring the energy compensated Geiger-Muller-tube detector, and a large LCD display, the GammaTwin automatically and continuously stores the accumulated dose. It offers simultaneous or separate indication of dose and dose rate and quasi-analog indication of dose rate (logarithmic bar graph). It also features 4 preset dose rate alarm thresholds and 4 preset dose alarm thresholds.

The Graetz X5Cplus Radiation Survey Meter is a PTB-approved doserate meter for measuring gamma radiation and X-rays.

Utilising an energy compensated Geiger-Müller-tube and a large digital indication of measured values on the illuminable LCD display, the Graetz X5C radiation survey meter offers additional settings such as alternative indication of doserate or dose with integration time; quasi-analog doserate indication (3,5 decades, logarithmic bar graph); indication of peak and average value of doserate; 4 available programmable dose and doserate alarm thresholds; automatic or manual storage of dose and doserate values together with date and time and indication of residual time for staying in the current radiation field with regard to the maximum allowed dose.

The X5C is IP67 rated and is sealed for submersion up to 1m depth.

The X5CEx is intrinsically safe for operating in explosive environments.

The majority of the units are IP54 (splash proof) and designed for a robust environment.

• Russell Fraser Sales 02 9545 4433 rfs@rfsales.com.au www.rfsales.com.au

Increased grip

Ultra-thin nitrile gloves.

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WHILE protection is main focus with any gloves, when dealing with solvents, oils and other chemicals, the issue of grip becomes significant.

To provide greater protection while also increasing grip, Ansell has developed the AlphaTec 58-270 glove for nonslip hand protection for workers who need a combination of positive grip, chemical protection and comfort.

Designed to protect workers who handle dangerous chemical or oily parts, the AlphaTec 58-270 features microscopic channels in an ultra-thin nitrile layer, which directs fluids away from the grip surface, leaving contact area dry and almost the same grip as under fluid free conditions.

This enhanced grip has been designed to help workers experience greater performance, minimising fatigue and stress.

• Ansell 1800 337 041 protection@ap.ansell.com www.ansell.com.au

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IN an Australian first, BOC has released Hi-Vis welding jackets. The lightweight jacket is made from 330gsm treated cotton with pyrovatex to ensure additional fire protection.

The fire retardant cotton has been tested for durability, flame resistance, radiant heat, molten metal splash and has undergone dermalogical tests.

The Hi-Vis jacket is secured with a front opening velcro strip, leather sleeves for added durability and a high neckline for extra protection. The open ended cuffs are finished with a fire retardant fabric 1.5cm in width.

• BOC 131 262 contact@boc.com www.boc.com.au

Emergency stop buttons ROCKWELL Automation Allen-Bradley emergency stop buttons are now available with TÜV-certified B10d Functional Safety ratings.

The addition of this safety rating provides the user with certified product data for calculating the TÜV-certified buttons. safety level of their complete control safety system, ensuring control safety system reliability.

Used to cease motion to help prevent injury to workers or damage to machinery, e-stop push buttons are acknowledged as a critical component for automation systems.

While many companies self-certify for this safety rating, the AllenBradley e-stop buttons were rigorously tested with evaluation, verification and confirmation by third-party Tüv Rheinland, a leading international service group documenting the safety and quality of products, systems and services.

• Rockwell Automation 03 9896 0300 www.rockwellautomation.com.au

Conveyor safety OPERATING in the mining and materials handling business for 25 years, Austdac specialises in hazardous area monitoring and control, voice communication and long distance conveyor monitoring and control systems. Austdac are the only supplier of conveyor monitoring and control systems to have had their system tested and accredited to the IEC and AS 61508 safety standard and have achieved a SIL rating of 3 and a category rating of 4. This testing and accreditation was carried out by TUV testing authority in Germany.

The company currently has over 1,000 conveyor installations and are now supplying systems world wide to countries such as Indonesia, Russia, USA, UK, China, Chile, Peru and Mexico. With the head office in Castle Hill, Sydney and a large service department in Mackay, Queensland, each office has fully trained service engineers to provide commissioning, on site training and rapid assistance in the event of fault finding assistance being required.

The Austdac conveyor monitoring and control system is the safest most flexible system available with the ability to monitor and control any digital and/or analogue signals on a single cable system over 10 Km. The complete monitoring and control of conveyor field devices such as belt drift, belt rip, emergency stop switches on the same cable as the pullwire has substantial savings in installation and material costs on a conveyor installation. Austdac can assist in the design of a conveyor emergency stop system with every field device individually monitored that will comply to the stringent AS61508 safety standard and fully comply with AS 1755 conveyor code.

• Austdac 02 8851 5000 austdac.nsw@austdac.com.au www.austdac.com.au

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Safety marking paint

Chlorinated rubber.

FLOORSAFE International has released safety line marking paint designed for roads and plant floors. Manufactured from chlorinated rubber, the semi-gloss paint is a durable quick drying coating with adhesion to concrete and bitumen.

Drying time for the marking paint is less than ten minutes, and it can be subjected to light traffic within 20 minutes and heavy traffic in less than 30 minutes. It is available in yellow, white and black. A single coat application will provide a 375 microns wet film thickness and can be applied by a roller or brush. Where anti-slip or reflective lines are required, additional safety additives can be supplied.

• Floorsafe International 1300 717 769 www.floorsafe.com.au

Safety driving lights NARVA has released ‘extreme’ auxiliary driving lights. With a three bolt mounting system, as well as a triple point mounting frame suspending the lamp, the rugged lights are fully sealed against the dust and water that is encountered on a mine site.

Extreme auxiliary lights.

The lights are available in long range, broad beam and combination kits with black or chrome mounting. The lamps come in either halogen or a xenon H.I.D lighting system.

• Narva 03 9730 6000 info@narva.com.au www.narva.com.au

Fall protection posters CAPITAL Safety has released updated inspection and maintenance of fall protection equipment posters. Due to the recent changes to the AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 standard, Capital has updated the posters to incorporate these amendments.

Covers the key aspects of fall equipment.

This covers the selection, use and maintenance of industrial fall arrest systems and devices and key aspects of fall protection, such as: equipment inspection and maintenance, fall clearances, harness inspection and fitting, as well as terminology and an explanation of the A, B, C, D of fall protection.

The main changes in both the standard and the poster encompass inspection periods on a variety of fall protection equipment, and levels of competency. The posters are ideal for use in crib rooms, site offices, training areas and retail outlets, or anywhere that fall protection and height safety are a concern. The posters are intended to serve as a guide and reference point.

Capital Safety provides accredited competency based training programmes throughout Australia in fall protection and working safely at height, further information can be obtained from their training department or via their website.

• Capital Safety 1800 245 002 www.capitalsafety.com.au www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Convertible respiratory systems Utilising face caps allows for quick conversion of respirator face pieces.

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perian Protection has released the Survivair OptiFit Covertible system.

The system allows users to convert their single respiratory face piece to APR, PAPR or CF-SAR without having to change facepieces.

It protects wearers against hazards such as airborne particles, chemicals, gas vapours and smoke.

It works by utilising face piece caps with the appropriate port, allowing users to customise their single respiratory face piece to suit a wide range of working environments.

On top of this, with only one fit test needed for APR, PAPR and CF-SAR applications, the Survivair Opti-Fit saves on inventory and time.

Survivair Opti-Fit Convertible APR: The full facepiece converts into an APR by attaching a selection of S-Series particulate, gas and vapour filters to the side port connectors as required for protection against specific contaminants.

The Opti-Fit system allows users to quickly convert their respirators without changing facepieces.

In this respiratory configuration, the breathing tube attaches to one front inlet nozzle port, with both side ports capped off.

Available with a 5point strap or headnet, the complete Survivair Opti-Fit convertible CF-SAR contains a full face piece, cap, breathing tube and waist belt regulator.

Survivair Opti-Fit Convertible CF-SAR: Configured for a front mounted tube which connects to a waist belt regulator, the Opti-Fit convertible CF-SAR delivers a constant flow of air to the face piece delivered from a compressor via an airline.

The convertible PAPR in use.

Survivair Opti-Fit Convertible PAPR: The Survivair Opti-Fit Convertible PAPR is a maskmounted configuration, which is both light weight and durable, maximising worker efficiency.

Powered by a belt mounted rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCad) battery pack, which is water resistant and contoured for increased wearer comfort, the Survivair convertible PAPR also features a High Efficiency (HE) filter.

Mounted directly to the blower unit which is connected the face piece, the unit delivers air to the face piece at a flow rate greater than 170 litres per minute, and provides respiratory protec-

tion against dusts, fumes and mists, including asbestoscontaining dusts and mists.

In addition to offering respiratory protection, the Opti-Fit Convertible also provides wearers with optimum fit, comfort and superior optics normally found on more expensive respirators.

Available with a choice of a 5-point strap or a black industrial mesh headnet, the Survivair OptiFit convertible full facepiece includes as standard: • a wide viewing area for optimum clarity with distortion free viewing for added safety • replaceable, polycarbonate lens treated with an antiscratching coating • prevent fogging • a durable silicone skirt for exceptional durability and comfort • moulded in speaking diaphragm for improved audio transmission during communication.

And with straps attached to the rim of the facepiece, the Survivair Opt-Fit convertible full facepiece also reduces pressure points and distortion of the sealing surface when tightened.

• Sperian 1300 139 166 www.sperian.com

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Goldfields Mining Exhibition Preview Held every two years, the Goldfields Mining Expo is a gauge for the growth of the resources industry in WA’s hard rock heartland.

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his year’s Goldfields Mining Expo – to be held in Kalgoorlie from October 26-28 – will occur just as the region is bouncing back from two tough years caused by the global financial crisis.

According to Soren Norgaard exhibition manager of Reed Exhibitions, which operates the show in partnership with long-time owner the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI) – GME 2010 is seeing a solid line-up of exhibitors.

“We are looking at more than 250 exhibitors to this

The town of Kalgoorlie, bordering on its most famous landmark, the Super Pit.

year’s show, covering a net area of around 9000 sq m,” he said.

“Considering what a tough couple of years it has been for mining in this region, it is a result we’re very pleased with.

“We’ve got a wide range of exhibitors, covering heavy

equipment, components and consumables, through to all manner of services aimed at the hard-rock mining industry.

“For visitors, we have exhibitors who are keen to do deals and promote their products and services to an indus-

try sector that has been doing it tough, but is now on the way back up – and looking to reinvest, for new technologies and solutions that are more productive and more cost-effective.

“GME is the region’s biennial opportunity to make these

connections and see the latest technology and systems,” Norgaard said.

KBCCI chief executive Hugh Gallagher concurred, saying “local mining companies appreciate the value of letting not only their management and supervisory personnel attend GME, but also their operators.”

Gallagher said that the WA Chamber of Minerals & Energy’s Eastern Regional Council, a key organisation for the Goldfields mining sector, remains closely involved in GME in the run-up to the show.

“The intent of our GME 2010 briefing is to provide a first-hand insight as to what key industry players can expect when they or their personnel are visiting this show.”

• Reed Exhibitions Chris Ghosh 02 9422 2518 chris.ghosh@reedexhibitions.com. au www.goldfieldsminingexpo.com.au

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‘We didn’t realise that Ansell offered so much choice in gloves’ An extensive range of mining hand protection solutions

Facilitating safety and productivity Ansell gloves offer protection, dexterity and grip for a wide range of mining industry applications and hazards. Whether the job requires the handling of sharp edges, the manipulation of small parts, the operation of heavy machinery, the usage of chemicals or food preparation, Ansell has a solution.

Visit Ansell at Stand 2099 at the Goldfields Mining Expo.

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ABB Australia Access Unlimited International Pty Ltd Advanced Diesel Injection Advance Tyre & Wheel Aggreko Alfabs Mining Equipment All Class Camper Hire All-ways Caravan Hire Pty Ltd Amazinf Super Health Amercable Australia Amiad Water Technologies Ampcontrol Pty Ltd A Noble & Sons Ltd Ansell Healthcare Australia Antec Engineering Aspermont Limited Assa Abloy Atlas Copco Construction & Mining Australia Austrade Australia Coin & Bullion Exchange Autowash AWD Equipment Sales Pty Ltd BAC Systems Pty Ltd BASF Construction Chemicals Baxters Pty Ltd Becker NCS Pty Ltd Beijing Yueji Tongli Machine Manufacturing Co Ltd Bird Machines

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Davey Bickford Australia David Moss Corporation DeBeer Australasia Pty Ltd Desert Knowledge Australia Deswick Mining Consultants Dewatering Services Australia Diarmid Pty Ltd Diesel Motors and Trucks Dixon Minsup Donhad Pty Ltd Draeger Safety Pacific Drake Trailers Drillco Tools SA Drivetrain Power & Propulsion Dywidag - Systems International (DSI) Elcon Cables Engraving Supplies Enware Australia ERS Equipment Services & Hire ESCO Corporation ESS Engineering ET Mining Solutions Explorex Caravans Express Yourself Printing Ezy - Drive Roadside Products Falk Australia Fleetwash Industrial Systems Flexco Flex Force Pty Ltd Fluke Australia Global Communications Services Global Heat Transfer Australia GME Standard Communications Goldfields Esperance GP Network GWR Industrial Switchgear Hanjin D&B Co., Ltd Hampton Transport Services Hartac signs & Safety Solutions Hawk Measurement Systems Healthscope Pathology Heatley Industrial & Safety Heavy Automatics Hella Australia Higer Bus Centre WA Hilti (Aust) Pty Ltd Hitachi Construction Machinery Hoshizaki Lancer Hunter Healthcare Group Hydco International Hy-Performance Fluid Power Hytorc South Pacific Imatech Immediate Assistants Impact Tools Inspired Systems Invision Sales Iplex Pipelines ITT Water & Waste Water JCB Construction Equipment Australia Johnex Explosives JSG Industrial Systems KAB Seating Kalgoorlie Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kalgoorlie Golf Course Kalpumps Sales & Services

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Exhibitor Name KEC Pty Ltd King Gee KSB Australia Lakes Electrical Distributors Leica Geosystems Lincoln Electric Lincom Group Maclean Engineering Macmahon Underground Pty Ltd MAN Diesel & Turbo SE Maptek Marathon Tyres McCullochs Manufacturing MCS Systems Pty Ltd Medic One MineARC Systems Minecom/TR Pty Ltd Minemap Pty Ltd MinePower Mine Site technologies Mineworks Group Minvent Solutions Modern Motor Trimmers Moore Trailers Pty Ltd Mozley Australia MSA Australia Multidrive Technology Murphy Perkins Murray Engineering National Plastics & Rubber NCS Technology Inc NewGen Mining Pty Ltd Nitto Kohki Australia Norbar Torque Tools Northland Rubber Mills Offroad Trucks Australia Oil Vac Australia/Oil & Energy Oliver Footwear Oli Vibrators Pty Ltd Onesteel Piping Systems Optel Technologies Orica Australia Orion Solar Outback Energy Supply Outotec Pty Ltd Pacific Automation Perth Petroleum Services Peter W Beck Pioneer Road Services Pioneer Water Tanks Pivotel Satellite Plastral Pty Ltd Polyurethane Processors Power Parameters Position Partners Prescription Safety Glasses Quantum Energy Technologies Redpath Australia Redwave Media/Red FM Reed Business Information Reed Sales Stand Relocatables Australia Remote Control Technologies Resource Equipment Rentals Resources Trading Hub

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Laser distance meters

Dump truck simulator

FLUKE Australia will unveil the latest developments in its portable electronic test and measurement tools for the mining industry during the Goldfields Mining ExpoHeadlining the company’s stand will be its recently released Fluke 421D Laser Distance Meter. Described as Fluke’s most advanced and capable distance measurement device, the 421D uses laser technology and is regarded as more accurate Designed to survive water. and dependable than devices using ultrasonic technology. The new meter features audible feedback for taking room angle and incremental measurements, a ±45° tilt sensor for taking indirect measurements in hard-to-reach areas and enhanced Pythagoras calculation for indirectly determining distance.The 421D can measure distances of up to 100 metres with one push of a button and it automatically stores the last 20 measurements for quick recall. It is IP54 rated for resistance to water spray and dust. Fluke’s stand will also feature the Fluke 27 II and 28 II rugged industrial digital multimeters that can measure up to 1000 volts AC and DC and up to 10A (20A for 30 seconds) in harsh environments and are designed to survive water, dust and rough handling; Fluke 233 digital multimeter which has a detachable wireless display that makes it easier to take measurements in hard-to-reach places or in machines or panels that are physically separated from a limit or isolator switch; Fluke Ti32 thermal imager which Fluke says is designed and priced to deliver unprecedented performance for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of electrical installations including electro-mechanical equipment, process equipment and HVAC/R equipment.

• Fluke Australia 02 8850 3333 sales@fluke.com.au www.fluke.com.au

THOROUGHTEC will demonstrate one of its highly advanced training tools, an underground Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) simulator, at GME. The Cybermine simulator is designed to provide excellent training, skill Offers fully immersive training simulation. refreshment and operator evaluation for ADT drivers in below-ground operations. At the heart of the simulator system is a highly realistic simulated operating cab with fully functional instruments and controls. The cab is then mounted on a motion platform providing the motion perception cues while the large projection screens fully immerse the operator in a 3D operating mine world complete with tunnels, loading points, chutes, dumping areas, other vehicles and miners. Full loading, hauling, reversing and dumping capability is included with each simulation and the operator’s performance is continually monitored in terms of cycle times, processed tonnage, adherence to safety procedures, correct equipment handling techniques and response to emergency situations and failures.

Performance reports together with the instructor’s full after-actionreview capability provide a complete training and evaluation system. “Simulator training is the most effective way of improving operator safety and productivity while reducing overall training costs,” said ThoroughTec’s Australasian business development manager, Brad Rouse. “It is a known fact that poor driver skills and habits can have a significant impact on safety and productivity in ADT operations.

The company’s surface simulators include haul trucks, shovels and excavators, drill rigs, ADTs, wheel loaders, draglines, bulldozers and graders. ThoroughTec’s underground simulators include roof bolters, drill rigs, load haul dumpers, ADTs, locomotives, scalers and reef dozers.

• ThoroughTec 08 9277 9102 cybermine@thoroughtec.com www.thoroughtec.com

Earthmoving solutions MINEPOWER will spotlight its innovative solutions for WA’s mining industry during the Goldfields Mining Expo (GME) at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Racecourse from October 26-28, 2010.

Provides contracting solutions.

The Perth-based company, which was established in 2002, specialises in providing innovative mining and earthmoving services using the latest equipment, skilled operators and mining management expertise. In particular, Minepower focuses on contracting, consulting, wet and dry plant hire, and joint venture collaboration.

The company operates a well-maintained fleet of Komatsu machinery with extensive Caterpillar ancillary equipment.

Expert management systems are used to maintain the fleet so it operates efficiently and reliably.

At GME, Minepower’s knowledgeable and friendly staff will be happy to chat with visitors to the company’s stand about the company’s services over freshly brewed coffee, cold drinks and tasty hotdogs. Innovative technologies, cost-cutting efficiencies and personalised and flexible services distinguish Minepower’s operations, with the company having a dedicated focus on longterm sustainability.

• Minepower 08 9293 0499 innovative@minepower.com www.minepower.com www.miningaustralia.com.au

Armless wrenches HYTORC South Pacific will unveil the world’s first hydraulic torque and tension wrench without a reaction arm at the Goldfields Mining Expo. The J-Gun wrench is a multi-functional air gun designed for fast, safe, simple and accurate conventional torque applications.

It incorporates technology that eliminates reaction arms Has no reaction arm. and back-up wrenches, as well as controls friction to allow for accurate torque-to-bolt load conversion.

The new J-Gun is the latest addition to the hydraulic torque and tension tool manufacturer’s product range.

The company will also use GME to display its Avanti, Stealth, LoaDisc, Clamp-nut and Jet-Stream tools and accessories. Hytorc has a strong focus on providing engineering services, hydraulic torque multiplier and tensioning equipment and bolting supervision to the mining, power generation, oil and gas, and other service industries. Its products carry a two-year warranty and are CE, TUV and ISO 9001:2000 approved.

Hytorc, which describes itself as the “largest manufacturer of hydraulic torque and tension tools in the world”, says there are more of its products in daily field use than all other brands combined.

• Hytorc Lukas Fabian 08 9455 2948 servicewa@hytorc.com.au www.hytorc.com.au AustralianMining

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Refuge chambers

Underground toilet

MINEARC Systems will showcase the newest addition to its powerless and portable safe refuge chamber range for hard rock mines during GME. The four-person HRM4PLP requires no electrical power to operate, and is designed to improve safety in tight mining confines, such as single-entry development headings where workface personnel can be at risk of being cut off Designed for hard rock. behind boggers and loaders. The HRM4-PLP operates on liquid carbon dioxide for up to 36 hours.The compact unit easily fits onto the back of a standard flat-bed truck and can be transported to virtually any location. “Emergency refuge is an integral part of an underground mine, tunnel or petrochemical operation’s Emergency Response Plan,” MineARC Systems’ general manager Mike Lincoln said.“Fires, explosions, rock falls, flooding and the release of smoke and other forms of toxic gas are the types of industrial incidents that occur all too frequently, despite high levels of planning and safety precautions.”

• MineArc Systems 08 9333 4966 info@minearc.com.au www.minearc.com.au

ALFABS Mining Equipment will highlight its air-operated, self-contained biological toilet for underground mines at the Goldfields Mining Expo from October 26-28, 2010.

The Alfabs Poo Pod produces no odour or effluent under normal conditions with waste deposited directly into its aerobic treatment plant.“This completely eliminates the need to bring the Poo Pod to the surface for emptying or Biological UG mine toilets. servicing as is the case with conventional sanitation systems. It also eliminates the task of transferring night soil from latrines to a central disposal point,” said Alfab’s Grahame Boulsover. The pods are in use at more than 85% of NSW’s underground coal mines and are installed at Queensland mines and in Western Australia. Hunter Valley-based Alfabs manufactures and supplies mining equipment that features innovative, adaptable technology. Its products include QDS roof bolting platforms, materials handling equipment, secondary support bolters and underground toilets.

• Alfabs Grahame Boulsover 0423 888 200 grahame@alfabs.com.au www.alfabs.com.au

Internal pipe protection

Hydraulic hoses

RHINO Linings will feature its attention-getting RhinoPro system for internal pipe protection at GME. The recently launched system RhinoPro Internal Pipe Spray System is designed for use Protects against pipe corrosion. when materials such as water, waste water, sewerage, chemicals and oil are being transferred. The RhinoPro system is available with two different spray heads which give uniform thickness and coverage whether being used to internally coat pipes from 120mm to 250mm or pipes up to 2.5m in diameter.

The modular design of the system means it can also be readily transported to remote and, often, difficult-to-access locations and can be used on pipes for both above and below ground installations.

Meanwhile, the RhinoPro system and Rhino Linings’ chemically resistant polyurethane, RhinoChem 2170, are being used by three major Northern Territory sewerage projects in Darwin, Palmerston and Larrakia. It provides a focused solution for chemical attack, corrosion or abrasion.

• Rhino Linings 1300 887 780 mgunn@rhinolinings.com.au www.rhinolinings.com.au

RYCO Hydraulics is taking respected Australian Football League identity Kevin Sheedy to Kalgoorlie for the Goldfields Mining Expo. The RYCO 24·7network of service centres and connector specialists offers a complete product range and on-site service 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, minimising downtime and increasing productivity.

Meanwhile, RYCO Hydraulics, a specialist supplier and manufacturer of hydraulic hose and fittings, will use GME to promote its training programs covering all aspects of fluid connector technology in association with Mining Design Guideline number 41 (MDG 41).

The RYCO training programs, which conform to OH&S and MDG 41 training requirements, cover subjects such as product selection, assembly and repairs.“We all have a duty of care to assess workplace risks and implement systems and programs that eliminate or minimise hazards with the ultimate goal of zero harm” Nina Puttman said.

Hoses and fittings used in mining not only have to be tough enough to meet the demanding conditions of a mining environment, they also have to meet ISO 6805 abrasion-resistance requirements and should also be Fire-Resistant and Anti-Static (FRAS), RYCO’s Diehard range, which will also feature at GME, exceeds ISO 6805 standards by 10 times and meets both Australian FRAS standards and the requirements of the US Department of Labour, Mine Safety and Health Administration. The range also meets MDG 41 requirements covering branding, part numbers and date codes.

• Ryco Hydraulics (03) 9680 8000 sales@ryco.com.au www.ryco.com.au

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Protective structures

Test and measurement

ROPS Australia will feature the latest developments in its RollOver Protective Structures for mine safety applications on Light vehicle roll over protection.

Stand 9242 during the Goldfields Mining Expo (GME) at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Racecourse from October 26-28, 2010.

Highlights will include a working version of the company’s electric-over hydraulically operated hinged design.

ROPS for light vehicles used in mining applications will be another feature of the company’s GME stand.

The mining industry is the main market for these ROPS which are fitted to trucks to offer crush protection to the operator in the event of the vehicle rolling over.

An Australian-owned and operated company, ROPS Australia specialises in ROPS and Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) for operator protection in the event of roll overs or falling objects.

Meanwhile, another WA-based company, Advanced Automotive Systems Australia, will also be on Stand 9242 with its LED lighting technology for the mining, safety, marine and emergency services markets.

These products include magnetic beacons, rotating beacons, strobe lights, light bars and revolving lights.

• ROPS Australia 08 9583 3944 info@ropsaustralia.com.au www.ropsaustralia.com.au

POWER Parameters will introduce a swag of new products for testing and measuring electrical installations, 3-phase relay and electronic applications at GME. Among Power Parameters‘ new products at GME will be the: Hioki Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) battery tester; Hioki power quality analysers; Megger loop impedance and Residual Current Device (RCD) testers; Ponovo L336i secondary injection set, a 9.4kg laptop-size portable protection relay tester with 6 currents and 4 voltages for testing all types of modern multi-function relay and which is ideal for relay test engineers who travel a lot; Ponovo PW460 series 3-phase relay state-of-the art test

sets that include eight IEC61850-compliant models and are capital expenditure budget-friendly; Ponovo PSS01 circuit breaker simulator which uses simulation to complete protective relay testing loops; Ponovo S100A universal relay tester with test modules for pick-up, inverse, extreme inverse and other time functions; frequency variation (df/dt) and second harmonic restraints; and the Ponovo PM605A multi-function calibrator for three-phase and single-phase circuits and instruments.

• Power Parameters 1800 623 350 power@parameters.com.au www.parameters.com.au

High force tools

Hydraulic force.

VICTORIAN Hydraulics will unveil a new range of high-force tools and maintenance equipment for the Australian at GME. The Kenner products include hydraulic torque wrenches, cylinders (jacks) and power packs – from hand pumps to air and electrical power units. Bottle jacks, mechanical pullers, industrial presses, bolt tensioners, flange spreaders, nut splitters and associated accessories are also included in the Kenner range.Kenner products have ISO:9001 accreditation, are distributed globally and have a reputation for quality and reliability. Most of the products operate at 700 Bar (10,000 psi).

• Victorian Hydraulics 03 9553 0344 admin@vichyd.com.au www.victorianhydraulics.com.au

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Exploration drill rigs

Underground ventilation

HYDCO International will feature its Australian-designed Hydco 1200H exploration drill rig at GME. Described as ideal for WA drilling applications, the Features RC and coring capabilities.

Hydco 1200H features powerful RC and coring capabilities. It can core drill to depths of more than 2000 meters and features a mast structure that produces 21.5 tonnes of pullback to provide contactors with high performance levels.

The rig was developed to build on the success of the company’s Hydco 1000H drill. Hydco 1000Hs regularly drill to depths between 1000 and 2000 meters and have proven to be strong workhorses.

The large, multi-purpose 1200H offers quick changeovers from air applications to coring.

• Hydco International 08 9302 2455 ian@hydcointernationalsales.com www.hydcointernational.com

MINVENT Solutions will showcase its inflatable overhead protection systems and underground ventilation controls during GME. Minvent’s products are used at mine sites, processing and refining plants, locally, nationally Prevents material free fall. and internationally.

The company’s heavy duty, inflatable and reusable overhead protection systems were developed to protect personnel and infrastructure, prevent material freefall, and reduce activity times in hazardous areas.

Meanwhile, Minvent Solutions’ Rapid Response, re-usable and costeffective ventilation controls are suited to temporary and semi permanent installation.

• Mivent Solutions 08 89377 1129 minvent@iinet.net.au www.minvent.com.au

Solar lights OUTBACK Energy Supply will feature its award-winning Outback Power Pack and have, on public display for the first time, its SolLight solar-powered light on Stand 9018 during the Goldfields Mining Expo. The Outback Power Pack, which is the result of six years of Modular, stand alone solar lights. continuous development by Kalgoorlie-based Outback Energy, is said to be the first Australian modular, transportable, quality-controlled, stand-alone, renewable (solar and wind) energy-powered system that can be delivered on site, ready to run.

Already used by mining, telecommunications, utility, pastoral and farming companies, the OPP offers 3-phase and single-phase outputs and can be used across a broad range of applications from communications repeaters to the power requirements of small communities.

• Outback Energy Supply 08 9022 2000 jim@outbackenergy.com.au www.outbackenergy.com.au

Slurry pumps KSB Australia/GIW will feature the new ZW vertical slurry pump which provides an economical answer for aggressive, corrosive and abrasive slurry applications. Suited to dewatering, floor clean-up and process transfer, the ZW pump has already been installed at several sites in the Kalgoorlie region and across the mining industry in Australia. The display will also include the Australian-made 8 kW Ajax FP submersible mine dewatering pump for pumping water with abrasive particles as well as the high performance GIW LCC slurry pumps which are suited to applications ranging from solids-laden waste water to aggressive slurries. KSB’s GME stand will be staffed throughout the exhibition by the company’s mining team KSB Australia is part of the world-wide KSB group which owns US slurry pump producer, GIW, a global leader in slurry pump design, manufacture and over 90 years experience in pumping slurries. KSB pumps transport almost every sort of fluid including clean water, aggressive, explosive media, various mixtures of liquids and solids.

• KSB Australia 08 9412 0100 ksbwasales@ksb.com.au www.ksb.com.au

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Lube exchange equipment OILVAC Australia will headline its extensive lube exchange equipment range with its new no-spill range of Femco drain plugs at GME Designed to simplify the lubrication exchange process in mechanical equipment, Femco drain plugs eliminate common drain plug problems such as stripped pan threads, frozen plugs, cracked pans, washer replacements, and lost plugs due to under-tightening; save time draining oil with a patented design that enables the maximum flow rate without messy cleanups; and eliminate burns and reduce injuries.Available in snap-on quick-connect, compact or standard models, the Femco range enhances OilVac’s evacuation systems and suction pumps and is available in more than 500 sizes and thread patterns including UNF, UNC, NPT, BSP and metric. The brass plugs also provide a precise fit to engine oil pans such as Cat 3126, 3116, Cummins Dodge 5.9 litre, Allison World Transmission and Deutz 10 cylinder engines.

• OilVac Australia 08 9434 0927 sales@oilvacsystems.com.au www.oilvacsystems.com.au

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Wireless gas detection.

DRAEGER Safety Pacific will release a new wireless monitor for the measurement of up to six gases during GME The Dräger X-Zone 5000 transforms Dräger’s portable X-am 5000 and X-am 5600 personal gas detectors into innovative area monitors.The easily transportable, robust and waterproof Dräger X-Zone 5000 communicates over 100m and can have up to 25 interconnected units for wireless fence line monitoring. The Dräger X-Zone 5000 also features an illuminated LED ring that shows green when an area is free of toxic and combustible gases and changes to red when hazardous gas is detected, thus providing a clear visual warning that gas is present. The Dräger X-Zone 5000 also incorporates an 110dB alarm for enhanced safety. The Dräger X-Zone 5000 can be supplied with an integrated pump with a range of 45 metres for the continuous monitoring of areas during pump operation.Dräger will also feature its newest and smallest detector with infrared sensors, the Dräger X-am 5600 at GME. • Draeger Safety 1800 67 77 87 customer.service@draeger.com www.draeger.com

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Mine management LEICA Geosystems will showcase their advanced mine management system, Uses real time monitoring systems.

Jigsaw360, during the Goldfields Mining Expo. The Jigsaw360 monitoring and guidance system uses real-time technology to optimise truck and shovel dispatch and is fully integrated with high-precision dozer, blast-hole drill and shovel navigation and production monitoring systems.“Jigsaw360’s state-of-the-art real-time analysis and reporting software gives entire sites the tools they need to stay on top by efficiently controlling resources and equipment,” said Leica Geosystems’ Geoff Roberts. Leica Geosystems will provide GME visitors with case studies of the Jigsaw360 in action with expert information on how it can be scaled to different sites.

• Leica Geosystems Geoff Roberts 07 3117 8977 geoff.roberts@leica-geosystems.com.au www.leica-geosystems.com/mining

Personal protection SPERIAN Protection will release three new personal protective products for mining industry employees at GME. The Pilot earplug, SolarPro safety glasses and the Miller Huntsman rescue kit are the latest additions to Sperian’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) range, which is aimed at enabling workers in high-risk environments to work Fall arrest equipment. comfortably and with confidence.

The Pilot earplug has a smooth surface and pear-shaped design for enhanced resilience against dirt build-up which makes it ideal for use in dirty environments. It is also easy-to-clean and its push-in styling makes it a practical alternative to roll-down foam models.SolarPro safety glasses are designed to give superior protection and coverage in environments where protection from the sun is crucial.

Their various lens options include a photochromic lens which changes from clear to grey when exposed to UV light and a polarised lens to eliminate glare and visual distortion.

• Sperian Protection 1300 139 166 marketing.australia@sperian.com www.sperian.com

Dewatering pumps POLYURETHANE Processors (PUP) will put its latest underground mine dewatering pump under the spotlight at GME. The Betterpump 8H is an 8kW 1000-volt pump designed to give an outstanding service life.Refinements include: oil housings with stainless-steel centres for better sealing and longer life; premium-grade, abrasion-resistant polyurethane linings featuring the company’s specialised bonding technique that eliminates bond failure; chrome-iron (27%) impellers hardened to a minimum 650 brinel; thicker outer and stator casings for extra strength; quality components such as mechanical seals, C3 bearings and terminal blocks; stainless-steel strainer, studs, nuts, lifting lug; cable entry machined from high-grade aluminium for strength and anodised to reduce corrosion.Rotors and stators for the 8H are produced overseas to PUP’s specifications, while other components are cast locally and machine-finished at the company’s CNC-equipped workshop with all blasting, lining, finishing and assembly undertaken at PUP’s Maddington factory.

• Polyurethane Processors (PUP) 08 9459 3355 pup@bigpond.net.au www.polyurethaneprocessors.com.au

Skid steer loaders HITACHI Construction Machinery Australia will launch the powerful, yet compact, John Deere skid steer loader range during the KalgoorlieThe latest John Deere loaders.

Boulder Goldfields Mining Expo.

The John Deere D Series skid steer loader range is described as packing all of the company’s big machine features into one compact powerhouse. The range, which features numerous customer-driven enhancements, has a spacious operator station with a choice of an open canopy or a pressurised, air-conditioned cab.

Other features include optional EH joysticks and auto-idle on the Tier 3/iTier 4 engine.

Hitachi will also use GME to showcase its: John Deere G Series motor graders, which are available with either traditional mechanical lever controls or the new Grade Pro system featuring eight low-effort, armrestmounted fingertip levers.

• Hitachi 1300 448 2244 robertsonn@hcma.com.au www.hcma.com.au

Lifting chains Tunnelling engineering ROCKTECH will feature its extensive product range for the mining, tunnelling and civil engineering industries during the Goldfields Mining Expo. Its mining industry range includes: open-pit wall stabilisation and control, ramp protection and restatement, erosion control, portal support and decline and drive rehab products; underground drives and cable bolts, and white-washing services for magazines and pump stations.

Rocktech’s ground support offerings include: rock fall drapes and netting, cable bolting, permanent ground anchors, slope stabilisation systems, rock bolting and friction anchors, soil nails and sheet mesh support. The company also manufactures and supplies geotechnical-related surface and underground equipment, cable tension CT10 and CT25 units, power packs, steel and poly grout tubs, grout agitators, pull test equipment, scaling bars, spin adaptors and dollies.

• Rocktech 08 9093 2431 rocktech@rocktech.net.au www.rocktech.net.au

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A Noble & Son will put its RUD VIP lifting chains under the spotlight on Stand 1070 during the Goldfields Mining Expo. The VIP range has chain dimensions from 4mm to 22mm with working load limits (WLL) from 0.6t to 20t in a single leg and up to 56t in a four-leg with a balancer configuration. Nobles says this represents a 30% WLL increase over its competitor’s highest quality grade 80 chains.

The new range sees chain diameters of 16mm, 20mm and 22mm in VIP special quality replace the 18mm, 22mm and 26mm chain diameters of quality grade 80. The VIP range also features a distinctive fluorescent pink powder coating and a distinctive VIP stamp on each chain link and component with the surface quality comparable to a zinc-plated surface. The pink coating changes colour with temperatures exceeding 200°C. The coating also reminds users that the chains should not be used after being subject to temperatures exceeding 400°C by changing colour to a deep black with small bubbles.

The VIP range also incorporates an enhanced clevis system for foolproof assembly and specially tempered alloy steel that reduces sensitivity to mechanical abrasion.

• A Noble & Son 08 9358 5266 dfracaro@nobles.com.au www.nobles.com.au

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Haul truck trays

Bulk handling solutions

VR Mining will unveil a new truck tray for Caterpillar 793 series haul trucks during the Goldfields Mining Expo.The VR Steel body is designed to reduce operating costs and increase production by carrying a bigger payload, Increases production payload. dumping it faster and using less fuel in the process.Features of the body include a highwear resistant shell with integral wear provision, a unique ridge back, an ultra-strong top rail and open I-beam bolstering. These contribute to increased tyre life, a lower centre of gravity for increased stability, and reduced maintenance.“These features also help reduce impacting and promote material flow during dumping,” VR Mining’s Dave Derman said.

“This body is designed to offer the production benefits of a lighter weight body without sacrificing life expectancy and maintainability.”

The new truck tray is the latest design in the range that VR Steel has been designing, building and refining over the past three years.

• VR Mining 08 9534 4846 daved@vrsteel.com.au www.vrsteel.co.za

ESS Engineering will present its specialist solutions for common bulk handling problems on Stand 3017 during the Goldfields Mining Expo (GME) at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Racecourse from October 26-28, 2010. Issues such as spillage, carry back, blockages and dust control are addressed by ESS’s custom-designed systems. The privately owned Australian company has been manufacturing, installing and inspecting and maintaining conveyor sealing and cleaning equipment for some 28 years. By providing total material control at conveyor transfer points, ESS systems enable increased output, reduced cleanup and maintenance costs, and improved plant safety, the company says. ESS products include conveyor belt cleaners and sealing systems, belt training devices, impact cradles, sealing and support bars, access doors, and conveyor transfer points. Applications advice and equipment demonstrations will be a feature of ESS’s GME stand. ESS has a philosophy of total material control and design, and manufacture using quality components produced at its manufacturing facilities in Perth and Currumbin under licence to Martin Engineering of the United States. The company is environmentally aware with a focus on preventing workplace pollution and protecting the environment. ESS, which has sales offices around Australia, is the sole distributor for Martin Engineering in Australia and the South Pacific.

• ESS Engineering 1800 074 446 essper@esseng.com.au www.esseng.com.au

Safety standards

Dust suppression

PRESCRIPTION Safety Glasses will focus on the stringent safety standards met by its protective Exceeds Australian standards. eyewear range at GME. Prescription Safety Glasses (PSG) recognises that standard glasses are not impact resistant and that the wrong kind of eye protection can contribute to workplace eye injuries. It sells its range, which has 16 frame models, through more than 600 optometrists.

PSG manufactures its products under an ISO 9001 QA system and supplies them with a certificate of compliance to AS/NZS1337.6 which specifies testing procedures, required documentation, minimum frame dimensions, impact requirements and frame and lens markings for the completed glasses. Verification involves pre-production testing of the frame and lens combinations and on-going testing, on a regular and random basis, of run-of-lab production. The company also complies with ANSIz87.1 2003 (medium impact) and EN166f (low mass medium impact) standards.

• PSG 02 4322 4597 sales@rxvg.com www.rxsg.com

FULTON Hogan will spotlight its dust suppression solution, DustBloc, during GME. DustBloc is a highly effective and cost efficient blend of a specialised bitumen emulsion and additives that, when mixed with water, is used for dust suppression on haul roads, access roads and lay-down areas. It is applied by conventional water trucks after being mixed with water at normal filling points.In particular, DustBloc minimises haul road dust and ensures dust emissions comply with licence conditions; minimises exposure to respiratory dust; improves haul road conditions and minimises road deterioration from overwatering and inclement weather; improves productivity; reduces water usage by up to 90%; reduces water truck usage; reduces grader usage; and enhances safety for light and heavy vehicles with better visibility and dryer road surfaces. DustBloc is safe to handle, store and apply.

• Fulton Hogan 08 9454 0100 info@fultonhogan.com.au www.fultonhogan.com.

Drug testing devices

Mill relining RUSSELL Mineral Equipment will showcase the latest technology in its mineral grinding mill relining products range during GME. RME’s products, collectively referred to as the RME Mill Relining System, make the maintenance of grinding mills safer and more efficient by delivering significant reductions in relining downtime. The company offers mill relining technology for small mills (into which a man can enter) through to the world’s largest mills. RME has supplied its products and services to more than 160 mine sites in most world mining markets including Oceania, Africa, South America, North America, Asia and Europe. RME’s Mill Relining System products and services include: Russell mill relining machines; Russell and Millmast liner handlers; Thunderbolt recoilless hammers; O-zone worn liner lifting tools; Russell feed chute technologies; inching drives; and service and support for commissioning, training, maintenance and spare parts.

• Russell Mineral Equipment 07 4698 9100 rme@rmeaus.com www.rmeaus.com

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Onsite testing.

ROYAL Medical Supplies will officially debut a new drug testing device, described as having the potential to revolutionise roadside and workplace saliva drug testing during the Goldfields Mining Expo. The SalivaScreen Handheld Reader Touch includes a GPS that verifies test locations. It can also scan a fingerprint or an employee ID barcode and upload results. German company ultimed Products have consulted with all relevant stakeholders to develop the unique device, Royal Medical Supplies’ director, Gavin Holland, said. Royal Medical’s GME stand will also feature drug and alcohol testing products including the Drugcheck Onsite Urine Drug Screen urine test, which is widely used in the mining industry, can detect up to six drug classes plus alcohol and which is described as ideal for companies looking to establish employee fitness-forwork or perform pre-employment medicals; and ExpressCheck Oral Fluid Drug Screen that uses saliva to detect six drug classes.

• Royal Medical Supplies Gavin Holland 02 9939 4122 gavin@royalmedical.com.au www.royalmedical.com.au www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Long range scanner MAPTEK will showcase the brand new ISite 8800 laser scanner on Stand 2034 during the Goldfields Mining Expo at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder racecourse.

Built for long range survey, the first I-Site 8800 was recently dispatched from Can acquire more than 1.3 million fully Maptek’s Adelaide production facility to the surveyed points in 5 minutes.

Boddington bauxite mine south east of Perth.

Maptek has designed the I-Site 8800 to be robust and reliable, improve efficiency and boost productivity. Benefits of the system are far-reaching, including range, accuracy, speed and battery life.

From just one set-up point, the I-Site 8800 can acquire more than 1.3 million fully surveyed points in five minutes, with scan data instantly available.

For example, in just 90 minutes the I-Site 8800 scanned a 2000m by 1500m pit and waste dump from 14 set-ups.

Maptek will also use GME to showcase its Vulcan mine planning and modelling software, including improvements planned for the next release, Vulcan 8.1.

Vulcan 8.1 will include new functionality for optimising stopes, scheduler options including a short-term planner and open pit grade-control tools to generate accurate and reliable results.

Maptek will display other industry leading products at GME 2010 including: MineSuite – a production monitoring and reporting system which has been shown to be effective for increasing payload volumes and improving loading techniques for underground haulage operations; and I-Site Studio – 3D imaging software designed to improve efficiency, productivity and workflow.

• Maptek Jane Ball 08 8338 9222 jane.ball@maptek.com www.maptek.com

Mining fridges WAECO Pacific will showcase what is said to be one of Australia’s most popular portable fridges on Stand 1114 during the Goldfields Mining Expo.

Purpose-built for harsh Australian conditions and locations such as mining and construction sites where power is limited, the WAECO CoolFreeze CF Ver.B is said to be a tough, durable and reliable fridge with an extremely low power draw.

Purpose built for mining.

It features a Danfoss Integrated AC built into its compressor unit for powerful operation on both 240V and 12/24V; and Variable Motor Speed Optimisation to ensure the set temperature is reached quickly and maintained efficiently, even in fluctuating temperatures.

The WAECO CoolFreeze CF Ver.B can also operate at up to 50°C below ambient temperatures, giving a choice of cooling or freezing.

Constructed from tough and durable polypropylene, the fridge has a built-in battery and carries Australia-wide warranties of five years for the compressor and three years for other components.

It is also easy-to-clean and has no wasted storage space.

• Waeco Pacific Natalie King 07 5507 6093 nking@waeco.com.au www.waeco.com.au

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Buddy seats MODERN Motor Trimmers will demonstrate two products it developed in response to mining companies’ health and safety and environmental needs during the Goldfields Mining Expo.

The first of the Perth-based company’s innovations is a buddy seat. MMT was approached

by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines to design a better buddy seat for the Komatsu PC8000, following operators’ complaints of excessive vibrations through the manufacturersupplied seats when the mining machinery was in use spotting for high-grade ore.

Garry Spouge, managing director of Modern Motor Trimmers (MMT), says the company’s PC8000 buddy seat was first trialled over three days by three operators in the Kalgoorlie Superpit, in collaboration with Komatsu and KCGM. Spouge says hydraulic excavator buddy seats are traditionally manufactured without integrated suspension systems and have up to 20mm less cushioning than the main driver’s seat, yet they are being used for much longer periods. “Their lack of postural support can lead to passenger injuries,” he says.

Health issues that could potentially arise from the excessive vibrations include damage to bones and joints, variations in blood pressure, visual impairment and problems with the inner ear which can cause nausea and motion sickness. MMT’s buddy seat has been designed with full suspension seating on a slide sideways base, and significantly reduces vibration.

“We’ve had extremely positive feedback, with an obvious reduction in vibration reported by passengers and fewer issues related to back soreness,” Spouge says. “The concept can also be used in drill rigs, reclaimers, stackers and other models of hydraulic excavator.”

MMT’s second design concept is a mobile barrier, which replaces the standard 75mm plastic barrier tape commonly used on mine sites to block haul roads and drill patterns.

Spouge said the standard tape has always presented problems, “including poor visibility at night, being easily broken and unrecyclable, and having weak anchor points”.

To overcome the health and safety concerns arising from these faults, MMT developed a reusable barrier that can be stretched to more than 30m and has sturdy D shackles at the anchor points to minimise breakage. “The product is made of blue webbing, with reflector tape stitched into both sides to make it visible at night,” says Spouge.

“It’s designed to be mounted to a bag trolley, workshop pillars or a mobile vehicle.”

• Modern Motor Trimmers Garry Spouge 08 9361 7646 garry@moderntrimmers.com.au www.moderntrimmers.com.au

Oil cleaning units WT Hydraulics will display its time-saving, cost-reducing and environmentally responsible system for cleaning oil during GME. Suited to both machinery and fixed plant Cleans oil to sub micron levels. operations, the portable oil-cleaning unit combines an oil-driven centrifuge with vacuum dehydration to clean used oil. It can be connected directly to engines/transmissions/hydraulics.

“You don’t even need to drain the oil out of your machines, we bring the process straight to you,” said Managing Director Kraige Cooper.

Operators of heavy machinery and fixed plant discarded thousands of dollars worth of oil every year simply because it looked dirty, he said.

The WT Hydraulics’ process involves determining that used oil still has its required viscosity levels and is merely contaminated with dirt particles and water as well as checking for diesel dilution and that the TBN/TAN is within limits. This analysis ensures the integrity of the oil is intact before any cleaning process begins.

“And if you currently use an oil filtration system because you recognise the value of oil reuse, then you ought to know that our process cleans oil down to sub-micron levels,” Cooper said.

“This is far better than most filtration systems and eliminates the considerable expense and waste problem associated with filter element replacement.”

• WT Hydraulics 08 9022 7220 admin@wthydraulics.com.au www.wthydraulics.com.au www.miningaustralia.com.au

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The Ultimate Onsite Maintenance Solution Weld. Air. Power.

Combining a welder, generator and air compressor in one unit, the Miller Trailblazer 302 Air Pak is the ultimate all-in-one maintenance solution. On top of handling equipment repairs and general welding and arc air gouging jobs, it will run most air and power tools, portable lighting and spray painting equipment.

welding.com.au 1300 300 884

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Underground expertise MACMAHON Underground will be highlighting its technical skills at GME. It delivers a complete range of underground and surface mining, resource Total mine development expertise. infrastructure and specialist mining services. Underground capabilities range from total mine development and production, to materials handling, equipment maintenance and specialised services. These include raise drilling, shotcreting, cablebolting, shaft sinking, production drilling, infrastructure construction, electrical and engineering design and fabrication.

While Macmahon’s underground mining division has the capacity to accommodate large-scale full service offerings by packaging together its capabilities, it also provides each service separately, depending on client needs. Macmahon has exceptional experience extracting various base metals and commodities including coal, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, nickel, tin, and phosphates and has forged strong, long-term relationships with some of the world’s largest mining companies.

• Macmahon Underground 08 9232 1000 www.macmahon.com.au

Electrical contracting KEC will showcase its complete suite of electrical contracting services during GME. The extensive range of specialist expertise and services KEC has developed includes switchboard and motor starter Minesite power line construction. manufacture and refurbishment – including specialist 415V and 1000V underground mining panels; power line construction, maintenance and live line washing service; electric motor rewind service, including 1000V conversions; secondary ventilation fan rebuilds and refurbishments; and submersible pump stator rewind and conversions.

The company’s range of products encompasses electrical equipment and elevated work platforms.

• KEC 08 9027 1443 wmarchese@kec.net.au www.kec.net.au

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Knifegate valves ONESTEEL will unveil its new VAAS range of knifegate valves for the mining and minerals processing sectors on Stand 2051 during the Goldfields Mining Expo (GME) at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Racecourse from October 26-28, 2010. Headlining the range will be three valves for severe abrasive slurry and erosive media applications: • VAAS Fig 760 Slurry-Max, a two-piece bolted body, flanged through-going bi-directional valve with spring-energised natural gum rubber sleeves • VAAS Fig 755 Wafer, a mid-flange, two-piece bolted body bi-directional slurry valve with a quick-change steel-reinforced nitrile U-seal seat and polyurethane bore liners • VAAS Fig 770 Univas ported bi-directional two-piece bolted body gate valve, self-cleaning design, with steel-reinforced elastomer seats, for scaling services OneSteel will also use GME to re-launch VAAS’ FIG 940, a uni-directional metal and softseated knife gate valve, widely used in Australia for the past 14 years, along with their actuation capabilities. Another highlight of OneSteel’s GME stand will be its Shurjoint mechanical jointing products. Shurjoint offers more than 2500 components, which are available for use with pipe materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, PVC, HDP and ductile iron. The Shurjoint range includes the: • XH-70EP extra heavy rigid coupling with end protection gasket, in sizes from 50mm to 300mm, for abrasive applications • R-88, RH-1000 and RX-3770 ring joint couplings with a size range of 200mm to 2400mm.

Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, OneSteel is a fully integrated, global manufacturer and distributor of steel and finished steel products.

• Onesteel 08 9494 0900 psmarketing@onesteel.com www.onesteel.com

Storage units BAC Systems will be demonstrating its next generation of drawer units, offering storage and protection from dust, on Stand 3006 during the Goldfields Mining Expo (GME) at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Racecourse from October 26-28, 2010. An Australian manufacturer and supplier of workplace and storage equipment, BAC’s range of mobile and modular products encompasses mining trolleys, tool storage systems, equipment racking and cabinets.

The company’s Australian Design Award-winning drawer cabinets have integrated shelving and dust prevention. The drawer system incorporates slotted sidewalls to subdivide drawers and the floors are perforated to allow irregularly shaped parts to be separated pegboard-style. Designed to safeguard highly sensitive parts, the drawers have a protective acrylic shield that is ideal for managing dust and contamination in busy mining workplaces.

Larger parts can be safely stored on shelves fitted with dust-shield curtains. The robust features and advanced design of the units adapt well to mining and industrial environments and are supported by a streamlined and modern parts store.

• BAC Systems 02 9832 2777 bacsales@bacsystems.com.au www.bacsystems.com.au

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Flow measurement HAWK, a leading global provider of level, positioning and flow measurement technology, will exhibit at GME. Hawk has been manufacturing level measurement sensors in Australia for over 20 years. It will highlight the Sultan – non-contact self cleaning sensor, which is designed for tough environments.

The low frequency Sultan transducers create a massive Creates acoustic waves. acoustic wave that provides a self cleaning action, preventing build-up, resulting in a maintenance free level sensor. It will also showcase the Gladiator Microwave switch – for blocked chute protection, and point level switching for presence or absence of most solid and liquid materials.

It can be used in any application where microwave energy is aborted by the material being monitored, including replacement of contact switching devices.

• Hawk Measurement Scott Bryce 08 9331 5820 scott.bryce@hawk.com.au www.hawk.com.au.

Power control and cables AMERCABLE Australia will be showing its colours for power and control cables during the Goldfields Mining Expo Since mines were first electrified, AmerCable’s core business has been powering mine equipment. It is the leading US manufacturer of the high-quality cables demanded by underground and open-pit operations, and a major player in the worldwide market. AmerCable’s reeling and trailing cables are made to ASNZS 1802/2802 and engineered to suit the country’s harshest mining conditions. Their applications include dewatering pumps, bolters stacker reclaimers, conveyors, mine power and electric shovels. The cables are designed to last longer and provide higher levels of safety and productivity.

The new striped and coloured CPE jacketed cables on display at GME make it easy to visually identify circuit or voltage. Available in combinations of red, white, blue and green, the jackets can be applied to any contrasting jacket colour. Other design innovations by AmerCable include highly flexible insulation and sheathing materials that are resistant to abrasion and moisture; more durable cable construction, which boosts production by reducing downtime; and cable production to meet the specific environmental, safety and cost-reduction requirements of mining applications.

• Amercable 02 4933 1483 ngkirby@amercable.com www.amercableaus.com

Mining digitally

Mine mobile.

MINE Site Technologies will be exhibiting its latest digital technologies for tracking, detection and managing data at GME. The specialist provider of technology products and services to the mining industry will have on display the ImPact Wi-Fi digital tracking solutions using high-bandwidth, fibre optic underground network infrastructure; the MinePhone, a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telecommunications handset for use with the company’s ImPact network infrastructure and tracking systems; a proximity detection system for above and below ground; and its MineDash web application, which provides an integrated end-user view of system data.

It includes a map view of the mine, with scrolling and zooming in to locate personnel and assets, and real-time and historical views of the data in a range of functions. The MineDash software will be up and running on Mine Site Technologies’ stand, so that visitors can test its user-friendly web browser interface. They will be able to use the MinePhone handset to see how simple it is to integrate with a fibre network and tracking system.

• Mine Site Technologies 08 9022 2300 www.minesite.com.au

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The 7th Australian Mining Prospect Awards In this issue we have a brief word from some of the sponsors about their companies and why they chose to sponsor the Australian Mining Prospect Awards.

Orica Mining Services Orica Mining Services is the world’s leading supplier of commercial explosives and blasting systems and is committed to developing and applying new technologies to achieve productivity, safety, environmental and financial gains for its customers.

Sponsoring the ‘Excellence in Environmental Management Award’ in Australian Mining’s Prospect Awards is one of the ways we contribute to and celebrate the success of this vital aspect of the mining industry, an industry that is not only critically important to the economy of our country but also to our business.

There is no single ‘answer’ to environmental issues, most improvements are incremental and are the result of hard work, close collaboration and sound science.

At Orica we are, however, making real progress. We have invested heavily in developing mining technologies and processes that can bring about, measurable step changes in environmental performance.

We are proud to sponsor this worthwhile award and consider the Prospect Awards an excellent way to recognise the valuable work undertaken in environmental management.

We thank all participants for taking the time and effort to submit their entries and we look forward to meeting the finalists in November.

Orica is the world’s leading supplier of commercial explosives.

MMD Mining Machinery Developments (MMD) designs and manufactures mineral sizing (crushing) equipment and services to the mining, metallurgical, industrial minerals, alumina and other industries.

The core products; Mineral Sizers (crushers) and Feeders offer a solution to problems such as variable ore properties, product requirements, site conditions and environmental issues.

Founded in 1978, to design and manufacture equipment for the UK underground coal mining industry, today MMD size over 60 different minerals world wide, in many varied process industries.

MMD Sizing equipment is available for surface or underground installations, stationary or mobile, and for climatic conditions ranging from arctic to tropical.

The MMD Sizer range now includes, primary, secondary and tertiary Sizers for wet and dry processing of metallic and non-metallic minerals for mining, industrial minerals and quarrying industries.

To complement the robust Twin Shaft Mineral Sizer, MMD has designed and developed a range of heavy duty Apron Plate Feeders, which convey unbroken material to the crushing plant.

Standard widths available are 1500, 2000, 3000 and 4000mm on D4, D7, D9 and D11 Caterpillar sealed and lubricated tractor chain.

The mobile and semi-mobile sizer systems developed by MMD are both high in capacity and compact in size when compared to the traditional technology in this field.

The latest range of MMD Mobile Sizers have the ability to offer mine operators unprecedented levels of productivity, and therefore very low operating costs per tonne.

These energy efficient electrically driven “Green Mining Solutions” are all designed to assist mining companies to achieve the double bottom line of being both economic and environmentally friendly.

MMD is proud to be the long running sponsor of the Australian Mine of the Year award.

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7th annual

Your time to shine

PROSPECT AWARDS

Book your tickets for the industry night of the year!

The Australian Mining Prospect Awards celebrates and rewards innovation, initiative, hard work and outstanding performance in the industry.

DATE: Thursday 11 November TIME: 6:30pm VENUE: Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont, Sydney TICKETS: $130 per ticket or $1,100 for a table of 10

Tickets available at www.miningaustralia.com.au/awards For further information regarding the awards contact vibeke.burke@reedbusiness.com.au or phone 02 9422 8990

SPONSORS:

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Atlas Copco For over 130 years Atlas Copco has supplied the world with mining equipment, making it one of the most experienced suppliers in the industry. Since setting up shop in Kalgoorlie in the 1950s, Atlas Copco has learned from the very specific and in many ways original Australian mining methods, which differ from the rest of the world. On top of higher demands on people and equipment, conditions faced in Australia (especially water) are very often tougher than most. One of Atlas Copco’s highest priorities is reducing people’s exposure to the drilling process and to the hostile environment often found in underground mines.

With our first experience in automation over a quarter of a century ago, and having spent the past 12 years refining our common rig automation platform RCS, the performance of Atlas Copco’s production drill rigs, RCS control system, rock drills, Cable bolting rigs and innovative braking system (SAHR) have set the standard in the industry for productivity and safety.

The Prospect Awards recognise personal and company achievements, and they recognise the new benchmarks these create within the industry.

As a company and as individuals, Atlas Copco and its staff are pleased to support this event because we appreciate how hard it is to be at the frontier of mining.

Atlas is setting benchmarks in automation.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd (HCA) is a leading supplier of equipment, parts and service for the mining industry.

At the industry forefront for decades, HCA supply superior equipment and unmatched service through a nation-wide branch network.

As a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (Japan) and part of the global and diversified Hitachi group, HCA draws on world-class research to implement industry first technologies in their products and services.

Founded on a commitment to contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology, Hitachi globally supports major environmental and social projects. HCA is proud to sponsor the Australian Mining’s Prospect Awards and recognise companies and individuals dedicated to safety and environmental sustainability within the mining industry.

HCA products continually advance in safety innovation and reducing environmental impact. Hitachi mining equipment utilise features to lower fuel usage and reduce emissions. Creating a safe work environment is a key priority for HCA. Our machinery boasts industry leading safety features and our work practices adhere to the highest industry standards.

Sponsoring the Mining Prospect Awards is an opportunity for HCA to acknowledge other like minded companies who prioritise and promote safety and environmental responsibility. We would like to wish all entrants/finalists the best of luck and congratulate them on their achievements.

BASF Construction Chemicals BASF Construction Chemicals; Underground Construction division (UGC), can provide state-of-the-art solutions for ‘Ground Support’ requirements in mining and tunnelling. BASF is the largest chemical company in the world, with R&D and innovation being the key factor for it’s continued success in the remaining the global leader in its field. A prime reason why BASF are proud to sponsor the Innovation Mining Solutions category for the Prospect Awards.

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MINING JOBS To advertise a new job contact Hussein Azzan at 02 9422 2851

To see the latest jobs available visit www.miningaustralia.com.au, which is updated daily.

Project Director Location – NationWide Company – Cadden Crowe Description: Our client, an industry leader in their field has set the benchmark for excellence not only in their project size, complexity and capability, but their ability to deliver exceptionally high standards, and professional approach to their business, clients and employees. Currently they are endeavouring to source a critical position – Senior Project Director for the businesses ever increasing portfolio, as such this position requires the Director to be responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering all associated areas from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, through to handover.

For the right candidate and a very attractive salary, benefits and future opportunities are exceptionally good.

To apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Geologist Location – NationWide Company – Cadden Crowe Description: A Geologist is required for an African based mining operation. In order to be successful, you will be a strategic thinker with strong influencing skills, you will be somebody that has had previous African experience (preferably) but overseas experience is essential. You will have the ability to have an impact on a company and business unit and operation that prides itself on high performance. You will have experience with long term strategic and short term mine planning, grade control and ore and mineral resource management. Your communication skills will be first class and you will be comfortable working as part of a team, but also autonomously.

You will be a Geologist with a strong background in metalliferrous geology. You will have a sound understanding of different deposit types, with experience

across operations, project and exploration work. An MBA or post graduate qualification would be highly desirable.

Please contact Ashley Bennett on 02 8404 1339 in strict confidence or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Project Director Location – Horsham, Victoria Company – Cadden Crowe Description: Our client is in rural Victoria. The mine is close to amenities that make family living easy. Good schools, sport, extra curricular activities and three hours drive from Melbourne.

The mine is well established having been operating for over 26 years. The Company attaches great importance to senior management’s ability to achieve sustainable production. They seek to appoint an outstanding candidate for the position of Mine Manager to manage the strategic development and implementation of the mine plan. This is a residential role, 5/2 roster.

For further information please contact Julie Baker on 03 8506 2804 or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Construction Manager Location – Perth Company – Cadden Crowe Description: This leading global EPCM is a provider of professional services to the energy, resource and processing industries. They take pride in the sheer enormity and complexity of projects that they have delivered and are continually undertaking, paramount to their quality driven expectations is their resilience to providing safe and high-quality services that exceed client’s expectations.

Currently they are looking for a highly experienced and efficient Construction Manager to manage their ever increasing portfolio.

For further information please contact Nikki Chapman on 08 9322 5000 or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au

Technical Services Manager Location – Indonesia Company – Cadden Crowe Description: Cadden Crowe is currently recruiting a key role for a leading global Blasting Services company. Reporting to the Country Manager – Indonesia you will provide leadership for the Technical Services team in Indonesia. You will ensure effective coordination of technical services between marketing, commercial and operational functions.

Key to your success will be implementing new technology and blasting methods to deliver high-end value adds to customers. This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to lead value delivery in several highly visible accounts, work within an exciting environment and be an integral part of the company’s growth strategy.

For further information please contact Kate Sellers on 07 3339 7006 or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Manager – Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Location - Christchurch, New Zealand Company – Solid Energy Description: Solid Energy’s New Energy division leads the development and commercialisation of new forms of coal based energy for New Zealand. This is a dynamic, fast growing area of our business, which operates in a truly global energy and technology environment.

A crucial and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced manager to lead our Coal Seam Gas initiative. This is a key role within New Energy as we further develop our technology, exploration drilling and establishment of a further pilot plant in the North Island.

Responsibilities will include operational performance at producing sites, market development, exploration of new and existing permits and identification of acquisition opportunities.

To apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Underground Mine Manager Location - Perth Company – EMS Pty Recruitment Description: The Underground Manager will be responsible to getting the new underground up and running and for ensuring that all technical, planning and production aspects relating to the underground development and production are completed so that production targets are achieved according to the short, medium and long term planning.

Take ownership of your career and professional development in this outstanding environment- think support from a talented and professional group of people and something that is going to look fantastic on your resume. This rare and exciting opportunity for you to come in and be an integral part of leading this company into the forefront of the mining industry can’t be missed.

For further information please contact Diane on 08 9443 0400 & diane@emsjobs.com.au or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Lead Structural Engineer Location – Perth, Melbourne Company – EMS Pty Recruitment Description: Looking long term , superior professional involvement and accolades to match ? Then why not move to Perth ?

Are you also thinking it's time to put yourself in a role where your experience and skills will be utilised to their full potential with a company that will value you like no other ?

This is a genuine opportunity to reap the financial rewards your extensive experience and management skill will afford you.We are looking for a senior level Civil/Structural engineer to take on a leading role of as part of an industry leading team.

For further information please contact Greg on 08 9443 0400 & greg@emsjobs.com.au or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Mine Superintendent Location – Perth, Melbourne Company – EMS Pty Recruitment Description: The size of the operation will dictate the challenge, because face it you're not just going to move for any old job. Work for one of the top operations around and enjoy the backing of well trained staff in a friendly, professional atmosphere. It’s

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a FIFO ex Perth with an employer of choice, they have multiple operations and have a proven record for rewarding hard work and a work ethic that fits the sites profile.Whilst this role is autonomous you will be surrounded by the best in the business to give you the support when you need it. The principal function of the role is operational support to the underground mine by ensuring that the Mining team meet production targets on time and in budget while adhering to safety guidelines.

For further information please contact Diane on 08 9443 0400 & diane@emsjobs.com.au or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Operation Manager Location – Sydney Company – Luminary Search Description: Holcim’s core businesses can be found at www.holcim.com. These activities are conducted within a business culture committed to sustainable performance, optimal cost management, marketing innovation and human resources excellence.

Reporting to the General Manager NSW Aggregates, and leading a committed team, you will assume responsibility for business operations including SHE objectives, efficiency/productivity, supply demand balance, product quality and IR/ER. You will provide quality team leadership and continuously forge and refine the link between customer demand, business capability and operational delivery.

For further information please contact Peter Tulau on 02 9269 8736 & nsw@luminarysearch.com or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Heavy Diesel Technicians Location – New Zealand Company – Gough Gough & Hamer Ltd Description: It used to be that to have a quality career in your line of work, your quality of life had to take a back seat. Yep, good money and opportunities pretty much meant a less than ideal lifestyle – stuck in the middle of nowhere with nothing much else to do than work. Well times have definitely changed, and for you, that means it’s definitely time for a change. Because heading to New Zealand now means you’re heading in the right direction: towards the ideal mix of quality career and quality of life.

There are plenty of possibilities that open up by moving to NZ...and they’re all good. On one hand there’s the career you’ll have – the money’s good, as is the training, the support, the gear and the ongoing opportunities. On the other hand there are all the lifestyle advantages. You’re never far from the action here – or family for that matter – so whether it’s biking, boating, skiing, diving or driving, you can get out there and do...with the people that matter beside you.

To find out more and to apply, www.dieseltechs.co.nz or visit www.miningaustralia.com.au Surface Mining and Pipeline Solutions Manager Location – Asia Pacific - Perth or Brisbane Company – Luminary Search Description: Since its inception, this business has grown into an international organisation which proudly manufactures, distributes and services construction, environmental and industrial equipment through over 100 dealerships worldwide. It has 2000 plus manufacturing personnel, a reputation as world leaders and a strong desire to continue developing its capability.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Asia Pacific and working closely with the global track team, you will provide sales support to dealers primarily in Australia, India and China through training, product demonstration and business development assistance. Your orientation is to provide exceptional service to dealers as their business partner.

Internally, you will provide the global track team with high quality field intelligence which generates service improvement, engineering innovation and business growth. You will be well resourced to capitalise on opportunities as they are uncovered and will be supported by a substantial organisational network of peers and colleagues. You will push the boundaries and drive the business, but will be team oriented in your approach.

For further information please contact Peter Tulau on 02 9269 8736 & nsw@luminarysearch.com or to apply for this role, please visit www.miningaustralia.com.au

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It takes a travel expert to get you the best mining rates.

At Corporate Traveller, we understand that managing travel for the mining sector requires unique industry expertise.

Mining sites are often harder to access, accommodation options can be limited and site regulations for vehicles mean that car hire is complex. Corporate Traveller understands this and has an unrivalled track record servicing the mining sector. We have more than 17 years mining industry specialisation and actively service over 200 mining clients.

As a mining client of Corporate Traveller, you’ll get access to: Preferred contracts with over 40 of the world’s leading airlines Over 40,000 contracted hotels around the world 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance Personal account management and a dedicated booking team Strict travel policy compliance Exclusive value adds

Here’s how Corporate Traveller has worked with a leading supplier to the mining industry : Corporate Traveller’s client benchmarking shows Ensign International Energy Services achieved a saving of more than $226,000 on its domestic airfares during 2009 and over $1.1 million for international airfares.

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Call 1300 133 019 corporatetraveller.com.au *Terms and conditions apply. 1. This offer is exclusive to companies who a) are not currently clients of Corporate Traveller, b) agree to ensure that all travel is booked through Corporate Traveller and transfer their entire business travel account to Corporate Traveller c) have a minimum annual business spend of $50,000 (incl GST). 2. This offer is only available to companies who do not require management services for private fares or gross fare offers from airlines. 3. $500 credit will be issued after the first three domestic return flight bookings made with Corporate Traveller. 4. $500 credit can be used on any Corporate Traveller air, car and/or land product (a) Credit is non-transferable (b) Credit is not redeemable for cash or foreign exchange. 5. Offer expires at 5pm EST on 31 December 2010. 6. Corporate Traveller have the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time without notice. Australian OpCo Pty Ltd (ABN 20 003 279 534) trading as Corporate Traveller. Licence numbers: NSW 2TA002547, VIC 32360, TAS TAS160, ACT 18800566, QLD 3124259, NT LTA149, SA TTA192799, WA 9TA1362.

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EVENTS

Conferences, seminars & workshops Event submissions can be emailed to ozmining@reedbusiness.com.au Goldfields Mining Exhibition (GME) 26-28 October 2010 Kalgoorlie, WA GME provides local and international suppliers with a unique opportunity to conduct business face-to-face with key buyers and decision-makers in Western Australia. GME provides a valuable opportunity to network and exchange ideas and information with industry colleagues in an interactive business environment.

• Reed Exhibitions Australia Peter Thompson 02 9422 2955 peter.thompson@reedexhibitions.com. au

Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Conveyors and Chutes workshop 20 October Melbourne 25 October Sydney 3-4 November Brisbane This workshop is designed for engineers and technicians from a range of abilities and backgrounds and will provide an excellent introduction to troubleshooting and maintenance of conveyors and chutes. It is intended to cover the fundamentals of belt conveying.

• IDC Technologies 1300 138 522 idc@idc-online.com www.idc-online.com

Conveyor, Chute and Feeder Design 22 October Melbourne 27 October Sydney 5 November Brisbane This workshop will deal with the nuts and bolts of conveyor, chute and feeder design. Topics covered in this one-day course are: Practical conveyor design Chute design Feeder design applications and future trends.

• IDC Technologies 1300 138 522 idc@idc-online.com www.idc-online.com

Monitoring of Airborne Contaminants, Noise, and Vibration 28-29 November Gold Coast, QLD This SMI Knowledge Transfer short course

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program will consider air quality management and regulations in the resources sector; predictive real time emissions monitoring for projects; monitoring and management ecological effects of air contaminants; health risk assessment of heavy metals and metalloids in air particulates and fallout; case studies on regional and local community impacts of emissions from mine and processing sites and, a better understanding of blast monitoring.

•SMI Knowledge Transfer Leigh Goss 07 3346 5923 l.goss@jktech.com.au www.jktech.com.au

Innovative, Sustainable & Profitable Mining 4 November 2010 Hyatt Regency, Perth A forum to bring Australia and Sweden, two great mining nations together for knowledge sharing and networking. The event offers opportunities for interviews with Swedish mining companies and the Swedish Ambassador to Australia and to get their thoughts on how to keep mining innovative, sustainable and profitable.

• Swedish Trade Council Tommie Åkesson 02 9262 1077 tommie.akesson@swedishtrade.se

7th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards 11 November 2010 Doltone House Sydney, NSW Australia’s mining industry often goes unheralded for its tireless efforts to advance economic prosperity, workplace safety, scientific endeavour and environmental conservation. The Australian Mining Prospect Awards, now in their seventh year, aim to correct this by encouraging and recognising excellence in the industry. This year’s awards will highlight the greatest achievements in the industry • Australian Mining Michael Mills 02 9422 2909 michael.mills@reedbusiness.com.au

Open Cut Mining 2010 22-24 November Brisbane,QLD This event is designed to convene those with operational responsibilities to hear

practical insights into strategies and systems which look set to significantly improve processes in open cut mining such as enhanced operations; pioneering operational technology case studies; equipment operability and maintainability; and mine design.

• IBR Conferences 02 9896 0796 info@ibrc.com.au www.ibrc.com.au

7th SA Explorers’ Conference 26 November Adelaide Convention Centre A one day technically based, all commodities, all areas conference including new companies, exploration projects, feasibility studies and near mine exploration in South Australia.

• SA Explorers Jeanette Brooks 08 8366 6000 www.saexplorers.com.au admin@minotaurexploration.com.au

Mine Reconciliation 8 December Crown Plaza, Surfers Paradise Mine reconciliation is an essential process to the continued performance and improvement of a mine site. This conference will address strategies for developing an efficient and optimised reconciliation process to ensure your company’s export quality, reputation and profitability.

• Mine Reconciliation Judy Hizon 02 9229 1000 www.minereconciliation.com.au

AIMEX 6-8 September 2011 Sydney, NSW Held every four years, the premier mining exhibition in Australia gathers together companies from all over the world to conduct business face-to-face with key buyers and decision-makers in the resources industry.

It showcases the latest equipment, technology and mining services available.

• Reed Exhibitions Australia Peter Thompson 02 9422 2955 peter.thompson@reedexhibitions.com. au www.miningaustralia.com.au

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