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Something is majorly wrong our mining industry, and the problem is escalating.

he budget has been and gone and what it laid out for mining surprised no one. Exploration incentives, the cutting of red and green tape, not removing the Diesel Fuel Tax Rebate Scheme, all were proffered to the mining and resources industry. And coupled with the current government promise to abolish the Mineral Resources Rent Tax, it was a win for the industry. Apparent crisis averted. However there is another crisis arising in the industry, and it has been building over the last six months. Starting in December last year we saw a rash of fatalities. The month saw four deaths in as many weeks. A series of terrible accidents to round out the year,

Comment Cole Latimer ozmining@cirrusmedia.com.au but there was the hope that we could start 2014 afresh, look at the mistakes that led to these incidents, rectify them, and make the industry safer. Apparently not. Because the rate of fatal incidents has not slackened. As we went to print there have been nine deaths (ten if we include a worker passing away in his sleep at Tropicana’s camp). That is 14 deaths in less than six months. And these incidents have been spread right across the country.

So the question must be asked – what is going wrong in the industry? How, at the height of the boom in 2011/12 did we see fewer deaths than now, in what could be called a downturn or at the very least a slow-down. If they were predominately in one state or site (and to be fair, three of them were at a single mine site in Tasmania), then we could easily identify the issue; identify what that particular operation is doing wrong, and solve it. But with such a varied range of incidents at mul-

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tiple, unrelated sites across Australia there is very little common ground to build a case upon. Instead we are just left asking more questions – over whether it is an issue of industry culture; a symptom of the downturn; a number of lapses in safety; or a lack in training. There needs to be a serious refocusing on safety on mine sites. Whether it is drilling down on safety procedures, operations, or the day to day of mining. Potential accidents and near misses should be a wake-up call to miners, not a joke. We can’t let this rate of deaths continue. There is a crisis in mining, and something needs to be done before it escalates.

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Contents

June 2014 issue

The battle for Simandou

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Claims of corruption and bribery in Guinea….p14-15

Features THE BUDGET The Federal Budget What’s in it for mining .................................................................. p10-11 VICTORIAN SPOTLIGHT Victoria targets mineral growth Renewed efforts to grow mining in Vic ...............................................p12 AFRICA The battle for Simandou Claims of corruption and bribery in Guinea .................................. p14-15 MINESITE VEHICLES Upgrading the classics The new Cat D9 dozer ........................................................................p16 HARD ROCK MINING Breaking new ground New approaches to mine stopes ..........................................................p18 Opening the Central West The opening of Newcrest’s Cadia East gold mine .......................... p20-23 QUARRYING, CRUSHING & SCREENING Engaging economy New mobile crushers ...........................................................................p24 Breaking down comminution The role of comminution in mining’s future ........................................p20 Uninterrupted crushing Wirelessly controlled mobile crushers..................................................p28 Dealing with climate change The latest jaw crushers ........................................................................p29 4

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MINERALS PROCESSING Solids modelling conveys solid performance The de-siloing of minerals processing ............................................ p30-32 Going with the flow Innovative mixing technology .............................................................p34 MATERIALS HANDLING Adjusting to the industry New adjustable transport frames.........................................................p36 WEAR & LUBRICATION Greasing the wheels of progress Nanotechnology in lubrication ............................................................p38 MAINTENANCE & MONITORING Hoisting consistency Combining shock and pulse monitoring technology ...................... p40-42 QME PREVIEW What’s on show ............................................................................ p44-52

Regulars INDUSTRY COMMENT .........................................................................p6 NEWS ...................................................................................................p8 PRODUCT FOCUS: Test & Measurement ..................................... p54-56 PRODUCT SHOWCASE ................................................................ p53-62 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY: The Finalists .................................................p64 PROSPECT AWARDS .........................................................................p66 JOBS ...................................................................................................p68 EVENTS ..............................................................................................p70 www.miningaustralia.com.au

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INDUSTRY COMMENT

Negotiations in GOOD

FAITH?

Union battles are making a comeback in Western Australia, The Dirt writes.

he war of words between the Australian Mining and Metals Association and the Maritime Union of Australia has been heating up considerably last month, with each side accusing the other of “misleading the public”. At time of writing we have seen two industrial actions cancelled, for entirely different reasons. First, the Teekay tugboat deckhand strike was cancelled by the MUA. After industrial action was approved by Fair Work Australia, the MUA decided to put off the action, seemingly as a sign of good faith, in order to continue negotiations with Teekay without risking further delays to reaching an agreement. The situation seemed to be building to breaking point, with BHP wanting to petition the government to intervene, and Fortescue threatening to lay off workers if the strike wentAahead. M0 6 1 4 _ 0 0 0 _ L A N The common line from the

AMMA and the mining companies That seems a pretty sad indicawas the high end 1 that 2 0 1these 4 - deckhands 0 5 - 0 1 Tonly 1 0 work : 2 6 : tor 2 4of+ the 1 0 appreciation : 0 0 for six months of the year. of the industry have for the work these men do, working for four weeks straight, doing 12 hours minimum each day. Of course, I’m of two minds about the situation these guys are fighting for. On the one hand, they do a tough job with long shifts, and four weeks is a long time to spend away from your family. On the other hand, they get four weeks straight off the job too, and as a rigger I never saw more than a week off, even after four weeks We know that both speed and straight on the job. accuracy in drug and alcohol The employees of Tidewater testing is vital to your business. unanimously voted to strike for two days, permission for which was reOur LaneWorkSafe Split Specimen Cup® voked by Fair Work Australia after is simple to use, AS4308-2008 Australian the AMMA accused the MUA of Standard compliant and detects failing to negotiate “in good faith”. 6 drugs of abuse and 6 adulterants. That seems a strange accusation to make of an organisation that, With accurate results in as little as only a week earlier, willingly put off two minutes, we keep your workforce their right to strike in order to conwhere they should be...working. tinue negotiations “in good faith” For further information on our full with another company. range of quality testing products, The AMMA has accused the MUA give us a call on 1800 429 219 or of misleading their members about visit us at laneworksafe.com.au the details of negotiations, which is how they persuaded members to vote unanimously for the strike, however there is little for the union to gain in actually striking if it doesn’t result in further benefits for the members.

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A strike is a lot of stress, heartache and risk for the union and its members. They don’t want to do it for fun. The nature of the language used by the AMMA is belittling to the workers, and many people believe that the Teekay deckhands are greedy for wanting their wage to come in line with national standards, even though the union has now said they will accept 67 per cent of the Master’s wage, rather than the national 70 per cent. But I want to point out that of these workers, who earn a bit less than $140,000 per year, most pay their rent bills in Karratha where a three bedroom house can cost more than $50,000 per year. When it comes to judging who is full of it, I tend to look at who is more forthcoming with their information. I know that when I want to talk to the MUA about their arguments, they are always available and friendly on the phone – they even put their mobile numbers on their website. When I want to talk to the AMMA or one of the mining companys, they don’t return calls or emails, finding a mobile number is near impossible, and the gatekeepers would never let a common journalist interview anyone of importance on the phone. It makes me wonder, who is really acting in good faith? www.miningaustralia.com.au

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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. Worker dies at Tropicana project A worker has been found dead at the Tropicana gold project. The employee of mining contractor Macmahon Holdings was off shift at the time, and it is understood that he died in his sleep. Macmahon CEO Ross Warren said the company was focussed on providing counselling support to the family and workers on site. “We are very saddened by the news,” he said. “Counselling services have been made available to all who have been affected by the incident.”

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A worker has been killed at the Boggabri Coal Mine. It is understood that he sustained trauma to the Paul Baker 2 0 1 4 -Director, 0 5 -REEDMININGEVENTS 1 2 T 1 4 : 3 6 : head 5 0 and + 1neck 0 :after 0 0being struck by “some sort of structure”, NSW Ambulance Media has said.

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THE FEDERAL BUDGET

What the BUDGET means for mining An insight into what the Federal Budget has in store for the mining industry. Cole Latimer writes.

he latest budget has been released and there were a number of surprises for the mining industry. Yet despite what many critics of the industry were expecting, the news was overall positive for resources. But it isn’t all good news, overall spending on the mining, manufacturing and construction industry is forecast to decrease from $3.139 billion last year, to $2.74 billion next year, falling again to $2.58 billion in the following year. It expects a major part of this decrease, approximately 14.6 per cent in real terms from 2013-14 to 201415 due to a decrease in expenses for the Research and Development tax Incentive and refundable tax offset from 45 per cent to 43.5 per cent from 1 July this year. In terms of positives for mining, the government has pledged to remove the Mineral Resources Rent Tax A this M 0year, 6 1 4leave _ 0 the 0 0 Diesel _ P R IFuelTax Rebate Scheme alone, support

the levels of both red 1 development 2 0 1 4 - 0 of 5 -new 1 3projects T 1 4 : and 2 3 : and 1 7 cut + 1the 0 :existing 0 0 exploration drilling in the country, and green tape. In his budget speech last month treasurer Joe Hockey stated that “to improve business opportunities, we Check out are cutting company tax by 1.5 perthe new feature packed centage points for around 800 000 storemasta businesses. We are abolishing the .com.au carbon tax and we are abolishing the mining tax”. “We are removing $1 billion a year in red tape because regulation means more staff doing paperwork and fewer staff helping customers.” Storing dangerous goods? We have your compliance solutions. A major aspect of this new budget is the government’s promise to keep to its pledg e to remove the mining and carbon taxes. Last year it was revealed the mining tax raised only $200 million, well below the $3 billion predicted, and effectively only 5 per cent of the original estimates. LUBEMASTA GAS CYLINDER STORAGE According to the government’s Heavy duty gas cylinder & Contamination free own budget papers “in 2013-14, aerosol storage cage options dispensing stations net receipts from the MRRT are expected to be even lower, around $100 million, partly due to some companies claiming refunds from RELOCATABLES DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN overpaid MRRT instalments from AUSTRALIA Efficiency in the previous year (this is down from bulk storage $700 million forecast in the 2013-14 Budget and 2013 PEFO). The 201415 Budget forecast of $100 million PH 1300 134 223 is less than 2 per cent of the amount EM sales@storemasta.com.au originally envisaged”. www.storemasta.com.au Because of this the Abbott Gov13234

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ernment will continue to fight to repeal the MRRT from 1 July this year, with its budget papers stating that “the MRRT is a failed tax which raises almost no revenue, yet imposes an unnecessary regulatory and compliance burden on the Australian mining industry”. One of the major budget benefits for the industry is the government’s promise of $100 million for greenfields exploration. Dubbed the Exploration Development Incentive, it is designed to “encourage investment in small exploration companies undertaking greenfields mineral exploration in Australia”. “Australian shareholders of these companies will receive a tax offset for the company’s greenfields exploration.” This is a boon for the mining industry, which has seen massive declines in exploration spending across the board. According to the Mineral and Petroleum Exploration, Australia, Dec 2013 report there was an alarming downturn in operating expenditure and metres drilled in mineral exploration. Although the downward trend has continued steadily since 2011, the estimate for the December quarter saw total mineral exploration expenditure down 9.8 per cent, or www.miningaustralia.com.au

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THE FEDERAL BUDGET

down $58 million to $536.3 million, with the largest contributor being Western Australia down 12 per cent. Seasonally adjusted this equated to expenditure down 12.5 per cent, down 19.3 per cent in WA. Exploration on areas of new deposits fell 27.5 per cent or $66.5 million, and on existing deposits the expenditure fell 6.2 per cent or $24.5 million. The largest monetary decrease for any mineral was for iron ore, down 17.1 per cent or $38 million, while nickel fell 49.2 per cent or $18.6 million. In terms of metres drilled the trend estimate fell 2.7 per cent for the December quarter, with the current estimate 22.6 per cent lower than the same time in 2012. Greenfield drilling fell 33.2 per cent while brownfields drilling rose by 9.1 per cent. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) will also receive funding, with an additional $31.6 million over four years for the group to go towards the costs of operating the Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPA) nuclear research reactor at full capacity. Regionally the nation’s north is also a 0winner, AM 6 1 4 _with 0 0 the 0 _government FLI R to develop a whitepaper investigat-

Exploration has come out well in the latest budget, seeing increased government support.

ing the development of a Northern Economic Zone. There have been calls for the establishment of a Northern Special Economic Zone for some time, with Galaxy poll results released by the Institute of Public Affairs stating that more than half of those surveyed supported lower taxes to stimulate growth in the north. Hugh Tobin from the Institute of Public Affairs told Australian Mining “a Northern Special Economic Zone, 1 2 comprising 0 1 4 - 0 5Northern - 2 3 T 1Western 0 : 2 6 Australia, the Northern Territory,

and Northern Queensland will allow Australia to make the most of our natural mineral wealth and will reduce some of the problems that exist for people living in these regions”. In Gina Rinehart’s book released just over a year ago she called for the establishment of a new economic zone, pushing her position as the chair of the group Australians for Northern Development and Economic Vision (ANDEV). The government is also making : an 2 2enormous + 1 0 : 0push 0 on the infrastructure front, promising a six year $50

billion package, to build new roads, railways, and ports. But it is not all good news for industry. The National Low Emissions Coal Initiative, which helped companies develop and deploy technology to reduce emissions from coal use has had its funding reduced, although funding of $96.6 million over four years will remain available. The much purported Diesel Fuel Tax Rebate Scheme cuts that were expected did not occur but the overall fuel excise tax cut did, which will lead to a wider increase in fuel costs. For younger workers the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Programme – Tools for your Trade will end. However from July this year the government will provide apprentices with concessional Trade Support Loans of up to $20 000 over a four-year apprenticeship. “We give young people loans to help them complete a university course, so it is only right that those completing a trade qualification get the same fair go,” Hockey said. While this budget is a mixed bag, and has a more austere focus for many Australians, it is yet to be seen what effect the new measures will have on the national deficit levels.

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VIC/TAS SPOTLIGHT

Victoria TARGETS mineral growth The Victorian government has renewed its efforts to grow mining in the state.

he Victorian Government has government’s department of energy earmarked $15 million to and resources said the scheduling for drive mineral exploration in grants is currently being developed, regional and rural Victoria. with a view to enabling companies to Allocated in last week’s 2014- apply by the last quarter of this year. 15 Victorian State Budget, the funds “We are currently scoping the form the basis of a new program call requirements for grant eligibility and TARGET. the funding model, however the level Energy and resources minister of co-funding available will be attracRussell Northe said the new TAR- tive and uncapped (within the budget GET program would enable increased allocation) so that projects can be asinvolvement by the state government sessed properly on their merits,” to co-fund the companies wishing to the spokesperson said. undertake greenfields exploration “Funding will be providprojects in the State’s northeast, ed on a 50:50 basis.” north, west and parts of the east. TARGET co“This new initiative will see the funding will be availGovernment working with industry able to exploration to drive exploration and development projects on both of new mineral resources for the ben- brown- and greenefit of all Victorians,” Northe said. fields sites, and “Victoria is a great place to ex- domestic and plore for minerals and our plan is i n t e r n a to identify new opportunities and tional comencourage mining and exploration panies which companies to come and invest here.” hold or apply for Under the new TARGET initia- tenements under the Mineral Resourctive grants will be made available to es (Sustainable Developments) Act. co-fund exploration project activities “Exploration and mining is a such as drilling and geoscientific sur- global industry and Victoria is open veys. for business,” Northe said. A panel of appropriately qualiAccording to the department all fied and independent experts, not data captured under the TARGET yet selected, will provide advice on initiative, such as information taken the granting of funds and the activi- from drilling and geoscientific surties carried out under the initiative, veys, will be made publically availthe government said, able approximately three months AAMspokesperson 0 6 1 4 _ 0 0for 0 _ E I F E R T after - submission 1 2 0 1 4to- the 0 5 Geological - 0 2 T1 6 theS Victorian

Survey of Victoria in a TARGET Report. “Such data would normally only become publically available after expiry of a tenement, typically many years after collection,” a departmental spokesperson said. The TARGET program will work in with the existing $19.5 million Strengthening Earth Resources initiative, which already helps to stimulate exploration and mining in Victoria. Association of Mining and Explorations Companies (AMEC) chief executive Simon Bennison welcomed the initiative, saying that it “will bring Victoria in line with other states’ support for the exploration sector”. “Victoria must become both a nationally and internationally competitive investment destination to attract mining and exploration projects,” Bennison said. “AMEC has consistently stated that Government and industry must work together to increase mineral exploration to find the mines of tomorrow, for the benefit of all Australians. “The Fraser Institute’s 2013 annual global survey of mining executives : released 4 2 : 1 in 0 +March 1 0 : this 0 0 year showed

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there is still work to be done; however the TARGET co-funded drilling and geoscience surveys will certainly help Victoria work toward this. “The TARGET program in Victoria will not only assist companies through co-funding, but the data that will be made available online to other exploration and mining companies will also help to encourage future investment in Victoria. “Reducing costs and timeframes for approvals processes for mining and exploration projects must also be addressed to maintain a pipeline of projects to sustain the industry.” “Victoria was built on its rich mineral resources with the 1850s gold rush quickly putting our great state on the global map and driving a flourishing economy with vibrant local communities,” Northe said. “We are investing now to build a strong and sustainable mining industry in Victoria that creates more jobs and makes a significant long term contribution to the economy while protecting the environment, respecting the rights of landholders and working with other key industries like agriculture. “The quality geological data acquired through the TARGET program will help attract future investment from the mining sector and encourage further exploration in Victoria, within the context of a highly competitive global industry.”

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AFRICA IN FOCUS

The battle for

SIMANDOU

Allegations of corruption and bribes are flying in the battle to access a massive iron ore deposit.

iners are always ready to fight fiercely for the rights to massive deposits. But some are more willing to fight dirty and underhandedly than others. Accusations of corruption and bribery have emerged over the battle for the highly prospective Simandou iron ore deposit in Guinea. BSGR Resources, which has been accused of bribery and corruption by Rio Tinto over the Simandou deposit, is suing Guinea and its president and has made threats towards Rio Tinto as well. It comes after the company’s concessions to Block 1 and 2 of the Simandou deposit were revoked by the Guinean Government. Last month Rio Tinto filed a legal complaint against BSGR and Vale over 14

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the loss of Block 1 and 2 of its Simandou mining concessions in Guinea. In its filed complaint, Rio stated that negotiations between it and Vale to form a joint venture started in 2008, and Rio provided the information regarding Simandou. It stated that “as Vale quickly surmised, gaining control of the Simandou deposit would strengthen Vale’s position in the world’s high-grade iron ore market, since the only other comparable source is Vale’s own Carajas iron ore mine in Brazil”. “Defendant Vale saw a golden opportunity to not only obtain that control, but to do so on the cheap, when Vale learned from Rio Tinto that Defendants Steinmetz and BSG Resources Limited (collectively with its named subsidiaries and affiliates, “BSGR”) were attempting

to interfere with and steal Rio Tinto’s rights to the Simandou concession. “Given BSGR’s reputation for corruption and bribery – well known among those active in the mining industry, including Vale – Vale was on notice that Steinmetz’s and BSGR’s efforts to misappropriate Rio Tinto’s rights included bribing various Guinean officials,” Rio Tinto said. The miner went on to state that Vale and Steinmetz “entered into a conspiracy to misappropriate Rio Tinto’s Simandou rights” and used a campaign of bribery to do so. It stated that Vale and Steinmetz’s BSGR then paid a $200 million bribe to the Guinean minister of mines, Mahmoud Thiam, for his assistance in “unlawfully securing Rio Tinto’s Simandou rights.

Responding to Rio Tinto’s legal action BSGR stated “this is the latest absurdity in the charade created by Guinean president Alpha Conde’s illegal crusade to reward political allies who helped rig his election”. “Rio Tinto chose to do nothing with its mining rights so the mining rights were taken away. Baseless and bizarre lawsuits like this won’t change that fact”. Speaking at its AGM, Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis stated that Rio will fight BSGR for the rights to the site. Following the revelation of this information, the Guinean Government revoked all of BSGR and Vale’s mining licences for both the Simandou and Zogota concessions in the country. “The Government’s decision is based on fraudulent

conduct in connection with the acquisition of the mining licences and refers to a report by the Technical Committee for the Review of Mining Titles and Agreements (the “Technical Committee”) concluding that the mining concessions had been tainted by corrupt practices on the part of BSGR,” Vale said in a company statement. Vale went on to say that “the Technical Committee did not find any involvement by Vale in the fraudulent conduct relating to the acquisition of the mining licenses, which occurred more than one year before Vale made any investment in VBG, and recommended that the Guinean Government adopt measures to exclude VBG and BSGR, and BSGR’s affiliates, from the reallocation of the mining titles, but did not suggest that Vale be prowww.miningaustralia.com.au

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hibited from participating in any such process.” In the wake of this rescinding of licences, BSGR has begun arbitration with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against the Government of Guina and its president, Alpha Conde. BSGR stated that it “is seeking the restitution of its mining titles and agreements as well as damages arising out of the revocation of these interests, which have been unlawfully expropriated through the illegal and dishonest practices of the corrupt Alpha Conde government in Guinea”. It also went on to further threaten Rio Tinto and Vale, stating: “Anyone, whether it be the Guinean government, Vale, Rio Tinto or anyone else who has negotiated an interest in Simandou or does so in the future will be dealing unlawfully in BSGR’s The Simandou deposit, in Guinea, has been identified as one of the world’s largest undeveloped iron ore deposists. property. In such circumstances BSGR will take imThe miner then went “BSGR will not sit idly proper adjudication of these cesses imposed by President mediate steps to sue those on to accuse Rio Tinto, the while President Conde and matters in a court of com- Conde.” parties his1 allies The case, and the mudA M 0who 6 1wrongfully 4 _ 0 0 0 inter_ C E M Guinean 1 Government, 2 0 1 4 - 0 5 and - 0 1 T 0 : 2attempt 4 : 0 6to+ steal 1 0 :BS0 0 petent jurisdiction rather fere in its lawful interests.” Vale of theft. GR’s assets. It is time for a than through the sham pro- slinging, continues.

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MINESITE VEHICLES

The blade has a 3D grade control

The dozer weighs in at 48 tonnes and

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Caterpillar has upgraded its workhorse dozer, the classic D9.

at has a name for reliability, and the D9T is a classic dozer with a proven reputation for long life and durability under even that harshest of conditions. The latest incarnation of their most trustworthy bulldozer has several new features that enhance the machine’s performance, productivity, convenience and safety for the operator, as well as machine serviceability. First up, the new dozer weighs in at 48.3 tonnes, powered by a Cat C18 ACERT engine, which meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions standards. At the business end of the equation this engine delivers 436 net horsepower (325 kW) at 1,800 rpm. A high torque rise of 36 per cent allows the D9T to power through toughest of material, and with 3.47 metres of track on the ground, the grip is tenacious. The new dozer is also defined by a new high-efficiency cooling system, advanced electronic controls for the power train and hydraulics, and inside the cab things are much quieter with quality soundproofing, and enhanced information moni16

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toring makes for safety and serviceability refinements to make the operator’s life far easier. The new D9T combines these unique design enhancements with all of the predecessor’s premium features, including a durable mainframe with cast steel main case; pivot shaft that transfers blade loads directly to the mainframe; modular drive train with three-speed power-shift transmission and differential steering system; heavy-duty undercarriage with track roller frames and bogie-suspended rollers; a wide selection of blades; intuitive controls; and expansive visibility. The previous D9T model is still available in less regulated countries, as it only achieves emissions levels equivalent to Tier 2 and Tier 3 standards. Cooling efficiency is enhanced with a new aluminium bar-plate radiator, which also adds durability and increased resistance to corrosion. A new air-to-air aftercooler cools combustion intake air to increase combustion efficiency and fuel economy, and a new air-tooil hydraulic cooler precisely modulates temperatures for optimum performance and

component longevity. For improved transmission shifting performance, the new Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS) provides a higher level of comfort for the operator, while increasing productivity through speed of operation. APECS works in conjunction with the Enhanced Auto-Shift system, which automatically selects the optimum gear to engine-speed match, based on load and ground speed, to increase productivity and fuel economy. The transmission also features an electronically controlled main relief valve, which reduces pressure during idling to save fuel. Getting to the business end of the machine, Automated Blade Assist (ABA) allows operators to select pre-set blade-pitch positions for the dig, carry, and spread portions of the operation. ABA is now standard with the D9T dual-tilt dozer blade option. An autocarry system automates blade lift when carrying loads longer than 30 metres, which automatically positions the blade to minimise track slip.

The Adaptive Load Select system also enhances autocarry, which automatically adjusts the blade load based on factors such as soil type, moisture content and track performance. Automatic Ripper Control also adjusts ground speed and ripper depth to minimise track slip. For easy positioning of the blade’s cutting edge, the Cat Grade Control 3D system provides precise, automatic control with no blademounted masts and cables. The 3D system reduces the need for grade staking and grade checking, meaning less need for people on the ground, means less risk and lower staffing costs. Inside the cab, a new multi-colour, touch-screen information display enables the operator to monitor machine performance and adjust various parameters to suit task. The work monitor screen provides real-time information about machine performance. The D9T also features a new seatbelt reminder that illuminates an in-dash icon when the machine is started, and it adds an audio reminder if the machine is

placed in gear without fastening the belt. Sound suppression packages are available to reduce average sound pressure at the operator’s ears to 74 dB(A) and spectator levels to 110 dB(A). To enhance work site safety, a number of lighting packages are also available, including halogen, high intensity discharge and LED. Access and egress lighting controls are conveniently positioned and allow lights to be programmed to best suit the situation. A ground-level service centre provides easy access to the electrical disconnect switch, which has built-in lockout capability, the engine shut-down switch and jump-start receptacle. The D9T also has strategically placed anchorage points to enhance safety for service personnel work when performing repairs and maintenance. Further simplifying the routine service, end-pin bearings on the equaliser bar can now accept grease and are serviced from one convenient location, a design that significantly extends component life and lowers maintenance costs. www.miningaustralia.com.au

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HARD ROCK MINING

Breaking new M

ost underground mines throughout Australia and the rest of the world face the challenges of moving oversize ore at some point in a mine’s life. Whether that oversize is created from slabbing of the hanging wall, inaccurate drilling, or just not enough autogenous grinding in the case of a block cave, large rocks can be very costly and extremely dangerous to deal with. The cost can be created by several factors; actual cost and frustration in dealing with the oversize, cost in terms of lost production from the mine, and even the cost of walking away from a stope in extreme cases. In Australia more than 85 per cent of our underground hard rock mines use bulk mining methods such as long hole open stoping, sub level caving or block caving. Each of these common mining methods is susceptible to producing oversize material which can represent major challenges to the mine operator. The mining method deployed typically determines where the oversize material presents. In block caves and sub level caves it is typical for oversize to present at the draw point or in fact above the draw point, essentially closing the draw point until the material is dealt with. Whereas in long hole open stopes it is common for oversize to appear inside the stope, blocking remote LHD (load, haul, dump machinery) access altogether and stopping, or at best, restricting production.

New approaches to hard rock mine stopes are increasing efficiency.

In any of these locations the oversize material must be removed before safe and efficient production can resume. This requires remote capable equipment to be used to ensure personnel are removed from the area where the material is being blasted, with either water or explosives, or fragmented by a rock breaker. In each of these cases there is a risk of rock fall or material rush as the blockage is removed. Some years ago MacLean Engineering recognised the problems and restrictions created by oversize material in mass mining methods.

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Because there was nothing available within the market place designed to specifically deal with this material the company went about designing its own fleet of what it termed “Ore Flow Products”. They have since gone on to develop a mobile rock breaker, a 10 000 litre capacity water cannon, and a range of secondary breaking drills. According to MacLean Engineering “the secondary breaking drill is fully functional on remotes, including tramming, to allow the self-contained machine to be moved into a stope unmanned then drill and charge an oversize piece of material for breaking, ensuring the safest and most efficient resumption of production possible”. All of these units are available as remote capable and have been developed with remote partners Hardline Solutions to provide the optimal solution for this complicated application. MacLean focused on hard rock innovation by providing a self-contained unit, with onboard air and water, along with their machine remotes. They have even worked with several different explosives suppliers at different locations around the world to

provide remote hole charging capabilities using different explosives mediums such as Power Gel, ANFO and Emulsion to charge the drilled holes. However even the most planned and thought out operation can still have dire consequences when dealing with hang ups and material in rush. So even with all personnel removed, the machine itself is still always at risk. For the worst case scenarios they offer remote retrieval capability should it be required. Their secondary breaking drills come in a range of configurations designed for different applications with a reach ranging from five, six and up to nine metres in vertical height. According to the company they can be specified to fit into a profile as low as 2.2 metres high with an even lower version being worked on currently, while still maintaining both their FOPS and ROPS certification. A 900 litre on board water tank, self-contained flushing air, diesel drilling and seated operator’s position while tramming and operating ensure the unit is the safest, most productive and reliable available demanding applications in hard rock mining. www.miningaustralia.com.au

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HARD ROCK MINING

Opening up the

Central West Australia’s largest underground hard rock mine has officially opened.

he Cadia East gold mine, Australia’s largest new underground operation, has officially opened. The mine is part of Newcrest Mining’s wider Cadia Valley Operations near Orange. Cadia East has been developed as a large underground panel cave gold mine, and is the first of its type in the country. Once it reaches full operational capacity in 2017, Cadia East will also be the largest hard rock underground mine in the country, and one of the largest in the world, producing 27 mtpa. This will take the Cadia Valley Operations total production, which includes the Cadia East and Ridgeway mines, from 447,000 ounces a year to 700,000 ounces a year, rivalling other massive mines including the Super Pit and Boddington. Newcrest has invested around $2 billion to develop the first panel cave and the expansion of processing facilities on site. Commercial production from Panel Cave 1 commenced in January last year, with the development of the second panel cave currently 20

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underway and due for completion in 2015. Hosting a mineral resource of 2.8 billion tonnes, made up of 37 million ounces of gold and 7.5 million tonnes of copper, the mine will have a life of 30 years and support an expected 1900 direct and indirect jobs. And with an all-in sustaining cash cost of just $381, Cadia East is set to be the envy of gold mining operations nation-wide. Speaking at the official opening of the mine, Newcrest CEO Greg Robinson said Cadia East was a long-life asset and a “cornerstone of our company’s strategy”. “Cadia East is at the forefront of innovation and is of international interest,” he said. “Through extensive planning and teamwork, we have built a highly efficient, low cost mine more than 1.2km under the surface. We have continued to utilise the latest technology and challenged ourselves to improve bulk underground mining methods along the way.”

Technology advanced/leading edge of bulk caving

The innovation Robinson referred

to includes the bulk caving mining method Newcrest has employed at the site. Seen as a cheaper alternative to other mining methods, Newcrest said it is at the forefront of implementing unique technologies, and has people working at Cadia East that are considered experts in the field. General manager at CVO, Tony McPaul, said block caving at its Ridgeway mine gave Newcrest the chance to perfect the technology before applying the method at Cadia East. And with the orebody at Cadia East perfect for its adoption, early work went into ensuring the proposed ramp up could develop as planned. This included preconditioning with hydraulic fracturing, blast preconditioning, and an extensively blasted undercut to ensure the ore body is fractured at the correct points for caving. At Cadia East the undercut sits 20 m above the extraction level, and is created to initiate caving. The undercut is made up of hundreds of drawbells and drawpoints which funnel ore to a point for collection, and is drilled and blasted progressively to

create a cavity into which the overlying ore can cave. This helps to initiate caving in the above ore body. Ore is then dug from the bottom of each drawbell and delivered to a massive underground gyrating crusher, for resizing and delivery to the surface for processing. “We use the stress from the cave to help break the rock,” McPaul explained. “So we do all the preconditioning and then as you develop the undercut level it will determine where the stresses go in the rock and that stress then starts to break the rock up and starts the caving method. “We have seismic monitoring gear set up around the mine so we can watch where that seismic activity is and change where we are undercutting to use that stress level to break the rock. “All you want to do is make sure the rock starts to cave.” McPaul said Newcrest has worked with block caving partner company Codelco to develop the technology to be efficient as possible at Cadia East. The company also shared experiContinued on page 22 www.miningaustralia.com.au

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ences and learnings with other companies and “picked the best of what we’ve seen from our peers and consolidated it into what we see as best practice in block caving”. This includes sharing information with nearby mine China Molybdenum-owned Northparkes, which also uses the block caving method. McPaul said Newcrest had worked on being at the cutting edge of the bulk mining technology innovations and said Cadia East can take credit for “pushing the boundaries”. “We’re ramping Cadia East up faster than anybody else has ramped up a bulk underground mine anywhere in the world,” McPaul explained. “Everybody is watching us and seeing how we do it, so we can safely say we’re leaders there. McPaul said he is confident the method will continue to be a success and credits the implementation of the technology to his workforce at the mine, some of which have been on the journey to see Cadia East come to life for over ten years.

The site uses semi-autonomous vehicles in the underground mine.

paved the way for the implemenA successful example of this tation of innovative bulk mining are the semi-automated boggers at methods at Cadia East, it has also Ridgeway which work to take ore seen the development of automation from the undeground drawbells to which will be transferred to the new crushers. complex. Cox said if you go underground Leigh Cox, projects general at the mine, you can see them ‘zipmanager at CVO told Australian ping’ around unmanned. Mining that if Newcrest had learnt The boggers do need help to anything about the automation pro- load mined ore, and when it’s time cess, it was not to go gung-ho right for this, the machine sends an alert away. to the operator in the Site Asset OpTo this end the company has eration Centre (SAOC) who takes Automation and the Site opted for a staged approach at Ca- over to help it along. Operation A M 0 6 1Centre 4 _ 0 0 0 _ KER 1 dia2 East, 0 1 4 testing - 0 5 - differing 2 2 T 1 5methods : 2 1 : 0 7 +Cox 1 0 :said 0 0 while the machines In the same way the Ridgeway mine before fully implementing them. don’t yet have the ability to load

themselves, they can be directed to any part of the site as specified by the operator in the SAOC and re-routed to change directions and go anywhere within the mine. Not only does this reduce costs associated with hiring drivers, but also increases safety underground as hazards related to workers and machinery coming into contact are minimised. This is a theme common at the SAOC, where TV screens, graphs and data are used to make mining decisions. SAOC operators monitor equipment and machinery located on the surface and underground to ensure optimal efficiencies, as live video from across the site is streamed to individual monitors, allowing many areas to be viewed at the same time. Operators communicate with personnel on the ground via radio and phone, advising if any changes to the mine plan need to be made. McPaul said this means operators are taken out of working in silos and can instead communicate with each other side by side to ensure to efficient and safe running of the mine. “The SAOC delivers significant operational efficiencies and also improves safety outcomes,” McPaul said.

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“If I want to know something, all I have to do is go to SOAC because every part of the operation is being controlled from there, the desks are sitting side-by-side, so the operators can talk to the next person and that’s a big advantage.” When Australian Mining asked the superintendent on duty if operators missed working on the field, the answer was a resounding “no”. “It’s clean and warm here with no dirt or dust,” he said. But you don’t necessarily need a mining degree, or experience, to work at the centre, with cleanskins trained up at the site. McPaul said people who are good with computers and willing to learn are encouraged to apply and stated they are often good at taking direction and don’t come into the job with preconceived notions on how the mine is supposed to be run.

After processing the slurry is pumped to nearby Blayney for dewatering.

worked hard to build a relationship directly relating to the company’s acwith people in the local community. tivities, environmental performance “We’re very proud of the rela- and community relations and works tionship we have with the local com- to keep people informed. munity,” he said. The meetings provide data “This doesn’t mean we agree around air quality monitoring, noise, with everybody all the time and it blasting, traffic, environmental mandoesn’t mean they agree with us all agement, and rehabilitation as well the time, but when we disagree, we as transparency around any exceedcan have that disagreement and still ances or potential issues. get along at the end of it.” “The community in which we As part of this, the Community operate is fundamental to our on1 Consultative 2 0 1 4 - 0Committee 5 - 1 5 T 1provides 5 : 5 3 a: 2 going 0 + 1 success. 0 : 0 0 We don’t take their forum for open discussion on issues support for granted and we are

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committed to building on the strong relationships we have with them,” McPaul said. Continuing with the theme of transparency, CVO holds an open day annually, with more than 3000 people streaming through the gates to take a closer look at the mine. “It’s a way to engage the community and show them what we do,” McPaul explained. In light of the success of these tours, CVO may also become a wider tourist attraction, with plans underway to build a tourist centre and lookout at the top of its closed open pit. “It will be a place where residents can bring their family and friends from outside of the area to have a look at where they work and they feel quite special about being able to do that,” McPaul said. And with a mostly residentialbased workforce, the company said it is committed to hiring locals to its ranks. McPaul said the seeds of a number of apprenticeship and training programs are starting to bear fruit with recruits starting five years ago now undertaking more senior roles on site. “The biggest advocates in the local community are our employees,” he stated.

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Engaging economy New mobile crushers have been developed for greater productivity.

ining is an expensive business. And as the mining booms slows down, they are looking to cut costs and increase productivity across the board. Which means operators are on the hunt for efficiencies across all of their operations. If a machine can be used for more than just a single purpose, the likelihood it will be employed on site rises; if it uses less fuel in doing so then its importance on site increases. And as fuel prices rise miners are now more than ever finding it crucial to dial back the constant cost. The key term, for all operations across the board, is efficiency and economical operation. Metso have teamed up with Tutt Bryant Equipment to release the latest addition to Metso’s Lokotrack mobile crushing and screening range. Designated the LTS1213S, the new mobile impactor with an onboard screen was unveiled to the market last month, in Queensland. According to Metso “the LT1213S is more productive and economical than ever, making it a welcome addition to the Lokotrack range”. “This versatile machine is equally suited to the processing of both new and aggregates,” the company said. “It can be configured with the screen as a closed loop machine or the return conveyor can be slewed to build a stockpile. The screen is also readily 24

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detached, allowing the LT1213S to be used as a straight crusher.” One of the key focuses in the development of this new multi-use crusher has been economic operation. A number of different elements have been combined to achieve a 15 per cent reduction in overall fuel consumption, according to Metso. These new additions include a direct belt drive to the crusher; the optimisation of the engine speed via a newly designed and more efficient hydraulic system; the use of an independent demand-driven hydraulic drive fan; and a new idle mode, which is activated when the feeder and crusher are empty and de-activated when material is placed in the feeder.

The dual slope screen has an area of 5.75 square metres (and is 40 per cent larger than the previous model); a feed hopper area of six cubic metres; is powered by a 310kW Cat C13 engine; weighs up to 55 tonnes; whilst measuring 19 metres in length, 3.2 metres in width, and 3.6 metres in height. This design has allowed it to achieve an increase in throughput of finished product of between 20 and 30 per cent. “By addressing what is the limiting factor in a crusher/screen circuit, the practical output of the Lokotrack 1213S is significantly greater than that of its predecessor, setting it apart in its class,” Metso said.

Designed with a direct belt drive and lower fuel consumption during operation.

“The new machine is designed to set-up, change configuration, and pack up without the need for any assist equipment such as a crane, or for heavy manual handling,” Metso said. “For remote areas (such as those typically found on mine sites) this can add up to significant savings in crewing equipment and crane hire.” In regards to actually getting it to site, the machine’s conveyors are all stowed onboard the crusher for transport. Its radial side conveyor can be slewed 90 degrees from the closed circuit position against the side of the machine to the stockpiling position in under two minutes. The side conveyor also requires no assistance in setting up for operation or stowing for transport. The machine has also been designed for greater serviceability. “The polycarbonate cover over the crusher drive belts is significantly lighter than previous steel covers, and can be readily opened and propped by just one person,” Metso said. “The rotor cover has power opening and the rotor can be rotated hydraulically for replacing wear parts. An onboard job facilitates handling breaker bars. “Onboard legs allow the screen unit to be lowered to the ground and removed for maintenance and for changing screen sizes,” it added. www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Breaking down comminution A conference in Cape Town has highlighted the role comminution will play in mining’s future.

he Cape Town Comminution ’14 conference attracted a host of globally recognised experts in the field, each with their own offerings to the body of knowledge on the science of crushing and milling. Dr. Wolfgang Peukert, director of the Institute of Particle Technology at the University of Erlangen in Germany, presented the keynote lecture ‘A multiscale view on comminution’. Peukert observed that there was much to be gained if the science of comminution and industry could come together. Modelling now gives us a greater understanding of what goes on in the milling circuit, but the models must be checked with reality, especially with regard to complex, multiphase particles. Classification and mill throughput are critical, as they affect energy efficiency and overgrinding. doA not APeukert M 1 2 1suggested 3 _ 0 0 0we _ M T . yet pd know how the particles are stressed,

Presenters called for the end of tumbling mills and processing on site.

that we must accept that the models for process simulation are not ideal, but with universities and industry coming together a lot could be solved. Professor Tim Napier-Munn, a mineral engineer from Australia’s JKMRC and JKTech, asked the question ‘Is progress in energy-effif cient P acomminution g e 1 6 /doomed?’ 1 1 / 1 3 , 9 Napier-Munn declared that, in

terms of the future of comminution, “we really have to get rid of tumbling mills”. With constraints on energy, or a prevailing energy crunch due to hit the industry, the next few years must be spent on developing new ideas for crushers, HPGRs, fine grinding devices and circuits. ex: 1 3Like : 3 5others, A M Napier-Munn AEDT pressed his disappointment at the

absence of mining heavyweights from the conference (barring the large presence of Anglo-American), and said that if the operators and mining companies do not drive innovation then progess in the future will be difficult. Anglo-American’s Jerry Mann expressed the need to look towards understanding selective liberation rather than simply breakage, and to use models in process control systems that might help to improve understanding of process mineralogy and variability in ores. Rob Morrison of JKMRC agreed with Mann, saying that few had discussed the liberation of valuable components, the main aim of comminution in mining, and that the real challenge was to liberate and discard the major proportion of the ore, or gangue, at the coarse size. Morrison argued that we cannot afford to liberate the valuable minerals, and that the most difficult decision to make in terms of economics was how far to grind.

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Uninterrupted crushing A new wirelessly controlled mobile crusher is aiding efficiency.

ROCK has expanded its line of crushers, introducing the new TJ-3046 tracked jaw crusher. According to the company this “high performance primary jaw crushing plant is designed for medium scale operators in mining and quarrying applications”. The TJ-3046 features a 9.9 cubic metre feeder with a grizzly pre-screening grid. The feeder drive features a load a load control system to ensure it has a continuous, uninterrupted crushing process during operation. IROCK states that an optional level sensor can be fitted to the jaw and control the feed rate to the crusher, aiding and increasing production efficiency. The jaw crusher itself has an inlet opening of 117 centimetres A M 0 6by1 76 4 _ centimetres, 0 0 0 _ SPI and is also equipped with an

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The jaw crusher has a 9.9 cubic metre feeder with a grizzly pre-screening.

additional hydraulic wedge adjustment to give operators greater control of the crusher’s product size down to approximately five centimetres, according to IROCK. IROCK goes on to say that “gen- the 1 high 2 0swing 1 4 -jaw 0 5 - 2 3 erates an aggressive crushing

action and accelerates movement of material into the crushing chamber”. The crusher discharge conveyor, which runs to a length of 1.22 metres, can stockpile material up to a height T 1 0 : of1 3.5 5 : metres. 0 5 + 1 0 : 0 0 A dirt conveyor is stand-

ard on the machine. Weighing in at just over 50 tonnes, the TJ-3046 also has remote control capabilities and can be equipped with a wireless remote control. It features tracks for greater mobility and easier relocation around the work-

site or onto a heavy haul trailer for transport. “Its hydraulic folding sides make for easier set up and tear down,” IROCK added. In addition to the wireless remote control capability the crusher is also designed for easy operation and efficiency in mining operations. “A user-friendly electronic control system with touch screen display is easy to operate and simplifies crushing, service, and maintenance,” it said. In an effort to increase the durability and wear life of the machine, its jaw plates and wear plates now consist of 18 per cent manganese. On top of this a highly efficient direct rive system promotes minimal fuel consumption during use and makes overall operation more cost effective.

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Dealing with a climate change New jaw crushers have been designed to meet mining’s new demands.

s the current mining climate changes, so have the needs of miners. Keeping in line with this changing demand from miners, McLanahan Corporation have made some major changes to its crusher line. The manufacturer says it has it “collaborated with customers to fully understand their needs when it comes to primary crushing and the new designs are the result of that research”. It has developed a new line of jaw Throughput capacity has been increased by 15 per cent. crushers “to provide producers a higher performance primary crushing soluAccording to the company new tion than has ever been available be- features include top-down maintenfore; the result is a safer, simpler and ance; safe unblocking – which means smarter jaw crusher”. no need to dig out when the machine A new deep cone thickener has stalls and instead simply provides a been released to help producers re- button to open and restart the maduce or eliminate the need for settling chine when fully opened; it also has a ponds and other structures, while the hydraulic overload that does not damnew filter press design has been fur- age the machine within the travel of ther improved. the cylinders. The new jaw crusher design inSimpler, more rugged design feacludes safety lock pins and hydrau- tures have been included such as alllic assist for wear parts change-out roller bearing design; avoiding dilumakes maintenance safer. tion of the finished product with poor These crushers have also been de- shaped material; excellent particle signed a simpler way to adjust close- shape potential; simple hydraulic conside settings and provide tramp iron trols; and easy manganese changes. relief. McLanahan’s new Deep Cone Its hydraulic rams are isolated Thickener are able to achieve high from the crushing action itself, which solids concentration through gravity allows for longer life and even total separation. automation, while at the same time They reduce the settling pond solving the problem of toggle migra- footprint, making them safer for the tion. environment as well as site personnel. The angle and crushing stroke With no full-time operator repattern have been designed to in- quired and having few moving parts, crease capacity by 15 per cent while they are simpler to run for mineral at the same time minimising jaw dies processing operations. wear. Producers with Deep Cone ThickMcLanahan’s cone crushers are eners also have greater control over capable of secondary, tertiary and the dewatering process and have requaternary crushing. cycled water immediately available. www.miningaustralia.com.au

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MINERALS PROCESSING

Solids modelling conveys SOLID performance New programs are allowing for the de-siloing of the solids and fluids in minerals processing.

gnoring or underestimating the need for rigorous design and optimal operation of the solids section of processing in mining may reduce design efficiency, encourage over-design of equipment, add unnecessary operating energy costs, and result in reduced throughput and lower product quality. The solids section is typically only a small part of an overall production process, but may have a significant influence on the overall process performance and the quality of the final product. The process engineers model the fluid part of a process in a simulator software tool, while particle scientists within the same company model the solids part of the process in a spreadsheet tool. However there is a disconnect between the two. There is limited sharing of process data with these disparate software tools so optimisation of the overall process design is more or less impossible using this historical workflow. The second challenge is that to reduce the risk of bottlenecks, equipment is often over-designed or installed in excess leading to inflated capital costs. Rigorous solidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; modelling encourages the selection of appropri30

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ately sized solids processing equipment and reduced recycle streams to minimize the load of equipment. Thirdly, for many applications, intermediate or final products need to fulfil very tight moisture content specifications to be suitable for use in subsequent process steps, or to be sold as final products. Managing the moisture content requires energy, and without detailed modelling, energy costs can be unnecessarily high.

Most importantly the design of a profitable process hinges on the throughput and the quality of the final product. The formulation of particles is an example of where both quality and quantity can be improved. Starting from a solution or slurry, particles are formulated with the aim to produce a dust-free, free-flowing powder with well-defined properties. This is done in most cases by crystallisation, granulation/agglom-

Without detailed modelling, energy costs during processing can be quite high.

eration, or spray drying. The design and operating conditions of these units determine the particle size distribution (PSD) and moisture content of the product, and incorrect design and operation results in reduced throughput and inferior quality. The solids section of a process plant, in many instances, is considered a minor part of an overall production process, but may have a significant influence on the overall process performance and the quality of the final product. In response to the lack of a commercially available industrial simulator to rigorously model the solids section of an industrial process, the standalone solids simulator SolidSim was developed by solids experts and industry participants. SolidSim introduced a generally applicable flowsheet simulation system to rigorously describe granular solids and the machines and equipment of particle technology. Aspen Tech acquired SolidSim, and expanded the Aspen Plus V8 model library with the SolidSim technology, incorporating unit operations models, including models for crushing and grinding, classification, drying, crystallisation, granulaContinued on page 32 www.miningaustralia.com.au

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tion and agglomeration, gas/solid, and solid/liquid separation. In addition, an easy-to-use workflow for the definition of particle size distributions was introduced with an enhanced results representation that allows visualising particle size distributions (cumulative, density, or RRSB), and apparatus-specific results with the click of a button. Also, characteristic diameters such as d25, d50, or the Sauter Mean Diameter (SMD) are shown as stream results. Also included are the conveying and fluidised bed models and the spray dryer model, and the ability to model reactions in the fluidised bed model. As the technology previously focused on the fluids model this means there is now greater efficiency as the modelling processes for the two models are no longer siloed. To further streamline the workflow, new conceptual models have been introduced with the latest release of Aspen Plus. The conceptual models are an enhancement of the existing solids blocks and allow users to model solids

processing steps at different levels of accuracy from conceptual to rigorous without changing the structure of the flowsheet. With conceptual models, process engineers that are not familiar with solids modelling can be eased into learning how to use the capabilities. The conceptual model also offers the possibility that process engineers and particle scientists can collaborate more closely. When setting up the model of a combined fluids and solids process, the process engineer can use the conceptual models to describe the solids section of the process. Having analysed the first simulation results, the process engineer can decide what parts of the solids section need to be modelled more rigorously, and if necessary, ask the particle scientist to help select and parameterise the rigorous model. Incorporating granular solids and the corresponding solids processing steps, with the fluids section, when modelling any chemical process plant has, until now, been a vital missing link. Modelling the solids section of a process is important for many common processes in mining.

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MINERALS PROCESSING

Going with the flow Old mixing technology set to make a new mark.

simple mixing technology, developed by the CSIRO and Queensland Alumina, is ready to make its mark on the resource industry as its money and time saving benefits come to light. Swirl Flow was first installed at QAL in 1998 and has since been working quietly to prove its worth as an innovative minerals processing solution. It works by simplifying the mixing of solids in suspension by creating a novel fluid flow pattern that mimics a tornado within largescale tanks. Using a radial agitator located just below the liquids surface to create a tornadolike flow pattern to the bottom of 30 metre tanks, it first lifts solids to the top of the tank which then swirl downwards and repeat the process. It was only in July of last year that CSIRO gained the full rights to commercialise Swirl Flow,paving the way

for the technology to be rolled out to the resource industry as an alternative minerals processing method. CSIRO’s commercial manager for Swirl Flow, Dr John Farrow, said the technology’s unique fluid flow pattern offers many advantages over traditional agitation systems, forcing many companies to sit up and take notice of the advantages it can provide. Farrow said the CSIRO is in talks with numerous would-be proponents who are keen to see how the capital savings, operating efficiencies and safety features of Swirl Flow can benefit their operations. Much lower capital costs, simple operating performance, emhanced off bottom rear suspension, the ability to keep scale formation down (doubling the tank life in many cases), negligible rotor wear (die to its low tip speed, and the fact that the rotor sits at the top of the

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tank (greatly simplifying any required maintenance) are all important plus sides of the innovation. Farrow said most common problems seen in traditional mixing methods are eliminated with Swirl Flow. For example, positioning the rotor at the top of the tank means if there is a power failure the solids n the tank settle away from the rotor. This means when the tank is restarted it is running in clear liquid and so the rotor starts to mix up all those settled solids. This is unlike traditional systems in which settled solids may cause the impeller to get stuck. “For all applications, the prime need is to ensure no solids settle to the bottom of the tank, but Swirl Flow can also address the need to avoid particle attrition (for example when resins are used to absorb valuable metals such as carbon in the gold industry),

to provide effective oxygen transfer or to minimise scale formation.” Swirl Flow also gives a much higher wall velocity so the fluid flow over the wall and down the tank is much higher than it is in traditional mixing methods. As such, the tendency of scale to build up on the wall is much less with Swirl Flow than it is with traditional mixing, allowing the tank to stay in operation for much longer periods, increasing production and reducing costs. “A couple of the companies we’re talking to at the moment are having issues with shafts breaking – in comparison Swirl Flow has a very short shaft and therefore it won’t be a problem,” Farrow explained. The reduction in capital costs is also an advantage and at QAL it costs less than half the amount to install the Swirl Flow system rather than to replace existing agitation. “Full scale imppellers

typically need replacing every three years due to erosion, whereas the Swirl rotors that have been installed at QAL shows no sign of erosion, some after 15 years” Health and safety is also greatly improved with the installation of the technology as personnel do not need to enter the tank to conduct maintenance; it can all be done from above the tank. “What we have is a very viable, robust and proven technology,” Farrow said. Farrow said an alumia company is looking to trial the technology, with the zinc and gold industry also interested in what it has to offer. Farrow said Swirl Flow can be applied to most situations where you need to mix a particular slurry in a particular sized tank. “It’s a new offering which has very wide applicability,” Farrow said. “It is truly a tornado in a tank.”

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HOISTING consistency A combined shock pulse and vibration monitoring approach to hoist maintenance has increased reliability.

s the costs of mining creep ever upwards miners are increasingly recognising the benefits of predictive maintenance. Because in this capital intensive industry, consistent uptimes, that is the equipment working when it is meant to be working, is key to profitability in these slimmer times. One of the commonly used maintenance and monitoring techniques is shock pulse measurement and vibration analysis. Both are widely used for monitoring the ongoing condition of industrial equipment, as the two work together to provide a reliable solution for predictive maintenance of mining equipment. At its Renstrom mine, Swedish miner Boliden recently implemented high definition shock pulse measurement technology in conjunction with vibration analysis to monitor the mechanical condition of its multi-rope friction hoist, which was recently converted from a tower-mounted setup 40

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into a ground-mounted hoist system. The shock pulse technology is useful for detection of bearing damages in industrial environments, while vibration technology is optimal for low frequency related fault conditions like unbalance, loose gears, and misalignment. Hoist performance is vital to underground mining operations, and the ongoing tough operating conditions and high availability requirements make it critical to constantly know the mechanical condition of the hoist at all times. The costs of hoist failure or having one out of commission due to unexpected downtimes are well known. In 2009 a hoist failure at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine caused a skip loaded with ore to fall down its primary Clark Shaft, which brought the majority of the operation’s ore to the surface. As the loaded skip fell it caused another on a linked cable to fly up

the shaft, damaging the headframe. BHP put the accident down to a failure of its computer braking system. At the time a BHP spokesperson, Kelly Quirke, told Australian Mining that “detailed investigations by the company, with a third party independent expert, have found that a fault in the logic of the braking system was the root cause of the accident,” she said. “The fault prevented the system’s breaking mechanism from engaging fully, which in turn allowed the hoisting system to freefall to the bottom of the shaft.” This single incident, due to one hoist failing, saw production fall by 75 per cent at the shaft, and cost the company close to $200 million in ‘idle capacity costs’, and forced it to use its secondary Whenan shaft. Constant condition monitoring is crucial. To ensure peak performance at its own Renstrom mine, Boliden in-

stalled an online conditioning monitoring system which provides real time condition based information on the status of its critical components. Mats Johansson, the maintenance manager at Renstrom, explained that “the mine hoist is critical equipment for us and the heart of the business; if the hoist malfunctions production more of less comes to a halt”. “On this type of equipment we need good control and that makes online monitoring necessary.” The site’s hoist is made of up a frequency controlled motor, a twostage gearbox, a drum, the wires, and two skips. The skips themselves are mounted at the tail end of the wires with a lifting capacity of around five tonnes each. It has a 400kW ABB motor, with gearbox that has a ratio of 13.609:1 Continued on page 42 www.miningaustralia.com.au

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When it was installed last year Intellinova Compact, with SPM HD shock pulse measurement technology, was implemented during the commissioning phase to provide a baseline from the new hoist. Fifteen transducers are used to cover the motor, gearbox, and drum; ten shocks pulse transducers to monitor bearing condition, and four vibration transducers to detect low frequency vibrations such as gear mesh frequencies in the gearbox or unbalance in the drum. Additionally, RPM is measured on the motor drive shaft at one pulse per revolution. Using shock pulse transducers with the SPM HD technology provides a capability to detect bearing conditions. The multiple gear-mesh frequencies in a gearbox significantly affect normal vibration transducers, making the spectrum and overall values very hard to interpret. The shock pulse transducer is not affected by normal mesh frequencies – as long as the gear teeth are in good condition and no impacts are emitted – however is there are any irregularities in the contact surfaces between the gearbox teeth it will trigger an immediate response with easily interpreted readings.

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One of the problems of setting up predictive maintenance programs for hoists is the limited measurement ‘window’ created by the hoist’s cycle times. In shallow mines short cycles may be a challenge in terms of very limited measuring times, reducing the potential to create accurate measurements, however this was not a problem at the Renstrom mine.

For example a hoist completing one cycle – lifting one slip from 900 metres up to ground level – in 120 seconds. It accelerates quickly and the drum reaches a stable 51.3 RPM. Based on the 120 second cycle time at 51 RPM, one hoist cycle equals 102 revolutions of the drum. Selecting a measuring time of 20 revolutions for all measuring points on the slowest shaft ensures enough readings without using triggered measurements. Even if some measurements are lost if the window happens to hit during a rapidly changing RPM due to acceleration or slowing, most of the readings will be taken during stable RPM conditions. The parameters measured and trended are HDm for all shock pulse measurements and vibration velocity RMS. The measurement interval is set to thirty minutes for each measuring point. The long cycle time of 120 seconds gives plenty of time to measure, resulting in a number of readings per day on all measuring points. During the first six months of measurement at Renstrom – from July 2013 to January 2014 – a number of observations were made, such as readings showing that gearbox data provided by the supplier was incorrect – as the readings did not match the expected results according to the gearbox specifications. This, on top of other data such as system performance, has provided full control of mission critical application. According to Boliden “shock pulse monitoring integrates perfectly with vibration analysis, providing an ideal reliability solution for all types of hoist monitoring systems as well as other critical mining equipment”. www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Mining and Engineering Exhibition An insight into what’s on show at this year’s QME in Mackay.

ne of Australia’s largest mining exhibitions is ramping up and Mackay is prepping for the influx as the industry swarms the Queensland town. The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition will celebrate a milestone as it reaches its 21st year. The show will held during a tumultuous time for Queensland mining industry, as the state’s main mining sector – coal – is facing a serious downturn. Speaking on the timing of the event, REEDMININGEVENTS director Paul Baker described the exhibition “as an indicator of where the Queensland mining industry is currently situated and where it is headed”. “QME is really a snapshot of where the QLD mining industry is positioned and where it is heading. QME 2014 is focused on providing solutions that result in better productivity, better efficiency, and better optimisation. “At QME exhibiting suppliers will be offering solutions that are designed to improve efficiency, increase productivity, and optimise mine site operations – solutions designed to result in 44

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‘better mining’,” Baker said. “I would expect that with any ‘realignment’ or ‘shift’ in the industry the importance of exhibiting and visiting QME is greater as the necessity of the solutions on display is more pertinent than ever before.” First held in 1993, the event has continued its focus on providing attendees with innovative technological solutions and techniques designed to improve mining efficiency and productivity. And this year is no different. The TechTrails, which featured at Reed Exhibitions’ National Manufacturing Week, will also be making their appearance at the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition. These TechTrails are designed to “filter attend-

ees to stands based on their product or service categories, maximising their face-to-face time with suppliers that have solutions to meet their business needs”. These trails include automation; engineering; environmental management; materials handling; minerals processing, open cut mining technology; operational safety; underground mining technology; as well as one highlighting new exhibitors to the show. “Pioneered at AIMEX 2013, the TechTrails initiative will act as a filtering system that navigates attendees to suppliers who have the solutions that relate to their business needs,” Baker said. It has also developed a standalone QME mobile app, which can be used offline, and allows users to cre-

ate a profile, preselect suppliers to visit, and engage with others users at the show. “This year at QME we have incorporated various strategies to ensure that visitors’ time onsite is as efficient as possible, by connecting them with the suppliers of their choice, to maximise their experience. As a result decision-makers and attendees will be afforded an unrivalled platform to source the latest ground-breaking solutions that stem from technological advances and innovation,” he said. ‘The TechLab’ is also a key feature of the show. It will showcase new step change technology and supports the focus of the exhibition to be a platform for mining companies to source new innovations for mining processes.

The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition will run from 22-24 July.

As part of this hub within QME’s Interactive Zone there will also be a series of TechTalks that will be delivered by a number of exhibitors, and is just one of a number of free education streams available at the show. However the event this year is not just about the equipment and technology. According to REEDMININGEVENTS it “has introduced a range of measures aimed at providing attendees and suppliers with the best experience as possible at QME, with a number of new initiatives being implemented, which includes a QME mobile app, theme days such as the Women in Mining Day, and a new mechanism that maximises the time of visitors with suppliers of their choice and a hub for step change technology”. In the vein of all of its recent mining events, its Women in Mining theme day will take precedence during the exhibition and conferences. On the Wednesday night of the exhibition, QME will partner with the Bowen Basin Mining Club to present the inaugural Queensland Mining Contract Awards, which will showcase and celebrate the achievements of the QLD mining sector. www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Proximity Alert Systems PYOTT-Boone Electronics (PBE) will be showcasing their new Proximity Alert System (PAS), from stand F217, at the Queensland Designed to reduce collision risks. Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition. PBE’s mine safety technology has a long standing presence in the Australian mining industry and is designed to improve mine site safety for both human personnel and equipment. The Proximity Alert System is designed to enhance workplace safety by reducing risks of collisions through asset and personnel detection and warning. The PAS incorporates the following technological features to achieve this solution 900 MHz bidirectional Tag (suitable for vehicles, obstacles and personnel); 900 MHz Tag readers (installed in vehicles); electromagnetic proximity sensors (used for close range detection); radar (used for mid-range detection – Optional); GPS Tracking modules for surface tracking; and real time video surveillance. Beyond the high resolution screen and audible warnings, ambient coloured lights provide drivers with additional warning notifications; which is enhanced by a comprehensive and secure setup menu. The option of real-time video surveillance also provides views of blindspots at the touch of a button for further driver security and safety. The PAS also utilises Geofencing technology to alert drivers to pre-defined physical hazards, like feeders, dump zones and load-outs. These Geofences act as invisible barriers, which emit an alert or warning as these hazards approach; the PAS allows for up to 32 individual Geofences to be created. The PAS is managed by PBE’s MINEBOSS technology, which has recently been updated to MINEBOSS 2.0 and provides a unique solution to safety hazards. • The PBE Group 03 8877 8916 www.pbegrp.com A M0 6 1 4 _ 0 0 0 _ S U L 1 2 0 1 4 - 0 5 - 1 2 T1 5 : 1 0 : 1 7

Longwall and surface mining solutions GATES Australia will be showcasing its surface Hydraulic hose locking technology. mining and longwall mining hydraulic couplings on stand A186 during the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition in July. Gates iLok couplings, designed for longwall mining, release a residual pressure away from workers and provide a secure, visible, and easily functioning locking system so workers don’t have to resort to dangerous methods to move them. Gates hydraulic hose solutions meet or exceed industry standards and resist abrasion, making them perfect for harsh environmental conditions. On average, it takes 20 minutes to de-couple traditional staple-lock couplings. On a longwall miner with 500 connections, that means 10 000 minutes (nearly 7 days) just to disconnect the fittings. That’s nearly 167 man-hours of labour. Gates iLok couplings can be safely disconnected in two minutes or less, for a total of 17 man-hours of labour, a decrease of 90 per cent. Gates MegaSys hydraulics hose system, designed for surface mining, are ideal for mining applications; FRAS & MSHA approved, constant pressures ranges up to 550 BAR (8000 PSI), and colour coded laylines for easier and safer identification. This fully integrated hydraulic hose and coupling system offers a combination of technology, performance and flexibility that is unmatched by any other hydraulic product on the market today. Stop oil baths from permeating your expenses. Gates line of reliable belts require almost no maintenance, lubrication or retensioning. Each time a belt breaks, don’t just replace and discard it. Ignoring the underlying cause results in everdecreasing performance and costly belt replacement. • Gates Australia +www.gates.com/mining 1 0 : 0 0

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material and construction chacteristics, the products in our extensive portfolio, including also complete water, dewatering and effluent treatment applications, demonstrate the highest attainable efficiency level in the market, offering the most eco-efficient product solutions.

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Emergency on site showers

Industrial maintenance solutions

NEW ranges of emergency shower and eyewash products – including a self-contained safety shower and eyewash featuring solar battery charging for remote locations– will be introduced by Enware Australia to the Queensland Mining Fully self contained and solar Exhibition in Mackay. The emergency products, powered. complemented by Enware’s extensive ranges of Enpac spill protection equipment, are focused on industrial worksites where serious injury can occur if eye and skin accidents are not treated within seconds. They are particularly applicable to mining, oil, gas, heavy engineering and energy plants. The EM850 self-contained relocatable safety shower and eyewash – which features loading/unloading access for forklift tines or cranes – was the winner in 2013 of the hotly contested ‘Excellence in Mine Safety and OH&S’ category of Australian Mining’s Prospect Awards for 2013, the largest and most prestigious mining awards in Australia. It incorporates a water storage capacity to operate both emergency shower and eyewash to AS4775-2007 requirements, and does not need mains power or plumbing connection. Developed for reliable performance even in ambient temperatures exceeding 45 deg c, the unit features a heavy stainless steel enclosure with stainless steel construction throughout for maximum lifespan and failsafe operation in harsh environments. The system operates from a self-monitoring fully independent power supply comprising a robust battery and dual pump system developed by Enware, which is Australia’s largest emergency shower and eyewash manufacturer, with 30 years of proven product reliability in harsh environments; and two solar panel modules connected to a regulator to ensure the two maintenance-free batteries are always ready to go. Built-in battery monitoring helps to achieve maximum cell lifespan. Supplied standard with water level, water temperature and battery supply indication gauges, Enware can also build units to suit the needs of individual industries. • Enware www.enware.com.au

CONSOLIDATED Plastics & Epoxy (CPE) will showcase their extensive range of industrial plastics, rubber and epoxy products at the Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition, on stand J192 at the Mackay Showgrounds from 22-24 July. “As an opportunity to showcase our products, there will certainly be nothing better than QME this year. Some people have asked why a leading supplier of industrial plastics, rubber and epoxy products and services like CPE would even bother with expos and tradeshows. However, despite being busy delivering innovative maintenance solutions for our clients, we know there are many more out there that need these solutions and that’s why QME is the platform to market these solutions,” Oliver stated. Located in the home of QME, Mackay, CPE has been supplying products and services to mines, sugar mills, ports, power stations, fertiliser and other industrial plants for the past 26 years. With an extensive range of products that includes large poly tanks and launders to tiny nylon brushes, from rubber to Teflon, from conveyor guards to pump guards and from chute linings to epoxy coatings for cooling towers; CPE is the optimal choice for maintenance solutions. According to Mr Oliver, the key to CPE’s success has always been to focus on their clients’ needs, offering high levels of technical support and up to date material selection and delivering quality fabrication and on-site services. “Plastics are just so clever these days and our clients find them indispensable as wear pads and slides, control discs and chute liners. One of our UHMWPE products is even enhanced with additives like glass and carbon to deliver the most amazing wear resistance and slide properties. It’s great! We make a great maintenance partner for our clients by deliberately staying abreast of modern developments in plastics, having our own design team, keeping a lid on client costs and controlling the process from conception through manufacture, installation and performance monitoring. We’re quite confident our clients always receive an optimal engineering solution to their problem,” he said. At QME 2014, CPE’s sister company Diacon Australia, will also display their patented Diacon Conveyor Improvement System from stand J192. The innovative products making up this system are designed specifically to enhance conveyor safety, increase capacity, reduce spillage and comply with Australian Standards. This innovative system comprises the Diacon Mounting Bracket, Hungry Board, Conveyor Guard and Safety Panel and delivers a range of attractive benefits to clients such as reduced injury potential, lower operational costs and improved productivity outcomes. • Consolidated Plastics/Diacon Australia 07 4957 2472 www.cpeqld.com.au

LED lighting towers MICKALA Mining will launch their new LED Lighting Tower and conduct on site demonstrations from stand OS260, at the Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition, to be held at the Mackay Showgrounds from 22-24 July 2014. This LED Lighting Tower is available in dual or single axle configuration, is designed and manufactured in Australia, is more cost-effective than Halide lighting systems due to its optimised lighting capabilities and has the potential to save up to $64,000 per unit a year. With their own range of HDPE poly fittings, Mickala Lighting Towers and Piping Systems are your OEM for lighting towers and poly pipe fittings. Marketing their business as the one-stop-shop for all your mining needs, Mickala Mining, has several core business focuses, which include the manufacture of lighting towers; the supply and maintenance of lighting towers; the supply and installation of HDPE fittings and piping; project management; transportation; supply of maintenance personnel; labour hire; fully equipped repair and maintenance workshop; and Coal Seam Gas drainage. Founded in 2007 by Damien Englebrecht, Mickala Mining has achieved success through their ability, determination and passion of their staff and products. The Mickala Mining banner consists of: Mickala Mining Maintenance – manufacturers of Mickala Lighting Towers and Mickala Piping Systems – manufacturers of HDPE fittings. Employing over 100 multi-skilled professionals from a wide-range of backgrounds, Mickala Mining is characterised by their adaptability, commercial transparency, commitment to providing exceptional contract services and their innovative maintenance solutions. Mickala Piping systems was established in 2012 as a result of the rapid growth rate of the business. • Mickala Mining: Tony Spencer 07 4998 5447 tony@mickalamining.com.au www.mickalamining.com.au

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Conveyor and belt equipment FLEXCO will be addressing splicing, cleaning, belt slippage, and material transfer needs at booth A292 at QME. Flexco invites attendees to check out their newest products, including an in-depth look at Flexco transfer Nylon conveyor rollers will be on show. chutes, featuring exclusive Tasman Warajay Technology. Flexco will also be showcasing CoreTech Nylon Conveyor Rollers, which are lightweight, high strength, corrosion-and abrasion-resistant making installation and maintenance of conveyor rollers on site faster, easier and safer. Also on display will be the Pneumatic Single Rivet Driver, which speeds installation of SR fasteners by up to 33 per cent, FLEX-LAG pulley lagging, mechanical belt fastening systems, and the latest in the line of innovative Mineline belt cleaners for serviceability and wear resistance in the toughest applications. The Flexco booth will be staffed by product experts eager to answer questions and demo products. Experienced Flexco team members will be available to discuss the entire conveyor system and help attendees identify challenges and ways to increase the efficiency and productivity of their operations. • Flexco 02 8818 2000 www.flexco.com www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Cyclone proof reinforced concrete HELIX Steel Australasia will display their revolutionary reinforced concrete on stand F229, as first-time exhibitors, at the 2014 Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition. Requires less than five minutes to mix. After entering the Australian market only four years ago, mining companies such as Rio Tinto, Anglo Coal, APLNG, Newcrest Limited, KBL Mining Limited and Peabody Energy have already adopted the Helix Micro-Rebar solution. Unlike traditional reinforced concrete, Helix Micro-Rebar is based on a structural composite material that combines concrete and reinforcement into one system instead of two. This means Helix Micro-Rebar is tougher, more durable and has a greater flexural capacity. It outperforms all other reinforcement systems such as mesh, rebar, and steel, polypropylene and fiberglass fibres. Additionally, this product requires less than five minutes to mix and by eliminating the requirement for rebar, the construction time of jobs such as concrete slabs is greatly reduced. Helix Micro-Rebar meets the efficiency, productivity and cost-saving requirements of the Queensland mining sector, as a concrete solution that is easily applied, more robust, safer and more cost-effective than traditional rebar and mesh. Mining companies have reported up to an 80 per cent saving in their reinforcement costs and a 50 per cent reduction in scheduled time as a result of using Helix Micro Rebar for concrete work projects. Helix is also currently being used in the construction of ‘storm resistant’ or ‘tornado proof’ housing across America. Designed to also emulate structural rebar steel, Helix Micro-Rebar is an excellent alternative to reinforced concrete and is a viable replacement for structural supports such as columns, piers, beams and structural wall panels. • Helix Steel Australasia www.helixaust.com.au

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REDSTAR Equipment has announced they will showcase a range of new products on stand B114, at the 2014 Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition, which includes their new RCPS130CFM compressor, SUMO distribution board and prime power generator range. All of Redstar’s products are designed to provide the Queensland and Australian mining sectors The electrical board is Australian safety with fuel efficient, reliable and cost-effective solutions. The SUMO Jumbo standard compliant. Portable Electrical Distribution Board is a combination Three Phase and Single Phase multi-outlet board designed and assembled in Australia for Australian conditions. Designed in consultation with the mining, construction, industrial, commercial industries, the SUMO Jumbo Distribution Board is constructed from an impact resistant and heavy duty ASA polymer; built from UV stabilised material; fire retardant; has recessed electrical components; is designed to be transportable; stackable; has non-captive parts to minimise maintenance and repair costs; is IP 66 rated; has certified lift points; and is compliant with Australian Safety Standards. As the Australian distributor of Chicago Pneumatic (CP), Redstar will display their new portable RCPS130CFM compressor built to provide rugged durability and reliable power. The diesel powered RCPS130CFM is suited to general site work, road maintenance, blasting and drilling jobs. • Redstar Equipment www.redstarequipment.com.au

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FIRST-time exhibitors, Mackay Transit Coaches, will be marketing their mining transportation services from stand L169 at QME. Offering a wide variety of vehicles, catering for between 11 and 61 passengers, Mackay Transit Coaches are able to meet all mining and corporate charter requirements, with scheduled services available 365 days a year throughout the Bowen Basin. Mackay Transit Coaches already operate and service school routes, transport routes, long charters, short charters and VIP

services. Their diverse fleet and available transport options are highly beneficial for Central and North Queensland based mining companies looking to reduce worker fatigue and eliminate the risks associated with travelling under fatigue or following shift-work. • Mackay Transit Coaches 07 4957 3330 cassie@mackaytransit.com.au www.mackaytransit.com.au www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Relocatable Dangerous Goods Stores Our unique modulated design provides economical, safe and secure external storage of large volumes of flammable liquids and solids, oxidising agents, organic peroxides, toxins, poisons, corrosives and miscellaneous dangerous goods. Manufactured in accordance with AS19402004, these stores are ready for use and are constructed from zinc coated material and finished in high quality industrial grade 2 pack polyurethane for optimum performance in all conditions.

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Code DPRO2A 2 pallet capacity, 1650L

Storage Storage External Capacity Capacity in Dimensions In Litres Pallets/Drums HxWxD DPRO1 850 1 1715 x 1540 x 1440 DPRO2 1650 2/8 1715 x 2790 x 1440 DPRO2A 1650 2/8 2840 x 1540 x 1440 DPRO4 3280 4/16 2840 x 2790 x 1440 DPRO6 4920 6/24 2840 x 4115 x 1440 DPRO8 6560 8/32 2840 x 5365 x 1440 DPRO8D 6560 8/32 2840 x 2790 x 2660 DPR10 8200 10/40 2840 x 6715 x 1440 DPR12 9840 12/48 2840 x 7965 x 1440 2840 x 4115 x 2660 DPR12D 9840 12 DPR16 13120 16/64 2840 x 10615 x 1440 DPR16D 13120 16/64 2840 x 5365 x 2660 DPR20 16400 20/80 2840 x 13500 x 1440 DPR20D 16400 20/80 2840 x 6740 x 2660 DPR24D 19680 24 2840 x 7990 x 2660

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SWIVELPOLE Australia will launch their ground-breaking new industrial lighting maintenance solution, the Swivelpole Retrofit System, on stand A250 at the Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition. This solution has the potential AUSTRALIAN manufacturer of the patented to reduce maintenance costs by an average of 95 percent, according to industry CouplerTec Electronic Rust proofing case studies. Designed to alleviate the occupational hazards posed by faulty lights Systems, acknowledged as the World’s Prevents heavy corrosion in machinery. in elevated positions, the Swivelpole Retrofit System is an ingenious solution, which Best will be in attendance at QME in minimises repairs costs and reduces maintenance complications. Mackay as this iconic brand continues to The Swivelpole Retrofit System’s globally patented swivel mechanism eliminates spread the word about the extended range of systems especially the need for fall arrest systems, ladders and scaffolding when repairing or replacing created to protect trucks, buses, mining vehicles and heavy luminaries. This mechanism is designed to enable the operator to lower and rotate machinery. the light fitting, within minutes, to a safe and appropriate working level; delivering an CouplerTec will be exhibiting and presenting information on the immediate and ongoing solution. complete range of systems at QME for Central Queensland locals Non-lowering poles are able to be converted or retro-fitted efficiently and safely, with and representatives from industry and the mining industry. the Swivelpole Retrofit System, costing the less than half of the cost of a new lamp, CouplerTec has attended previously at QME and General Manager when compared to traditional methods. Grant Taylor is excited at renewing friendships and associations, The major advantages of the Swivelpole luminaire system are the increased including joining forces with Macs Engineering General Manager Mr productivity, reduced installation requirements and cost-savings, which are present in Ross Fredrickson on the CouplerTec stand (E188) at QME. the following stages of a project’s lifecycle specification; determination; installation; The high cost of rust and corrosion in the mining industry where termination: inspection; and maintenance. extreme accelerated levels of corrosion are evidenced has Swivelpole will also showcase their High-Safety Luminaire Support System that increasingly being assessed by mining industry giants who are intent offers a cost effective, safe and simple access solution for regular inspection and on extending the life of the expensive vehicles required on mine maintenance to luminaires on industrial sites. The ingenious design eliminates the sites. common risks associated with elevated lighting systems by providing a controlled “We are now increasingly being contacted by mining companies lowering method. who are intent on reducing the cost of vehicle maintenance and also At QME there will be live on site demonstrations of the Swivelpole Retrofit System. ensuring that the resale value of these vehicles is optimised” said • Swivelpole Australia Mr Taylor. 08 9582 0870 • CouplerTec irene.liitiaeinen@swivelpole.com 1800 667878 www.swivelpole.com www.couplertec.com A M0 6 1 4 _ H A G _ 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 4 - 0 5 - 2 0 T1 4 : 2 7 : 4 5 + 1 0 : 0 0

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ruck loading is always a game between getting the most load possible in your vehicle while at the same time not overloading it to the point of potentially causing mechanical issues. Because of this accurate load measurement and knowing trucking factors are a crucial part of understanding mine site production and in turn efficiency rates. When taking this in to account, the ability to haul the right amount of material and knowing just how much the site’s trucks are moving becomes more and more important. Move too much and the trucks are put at risk of straining and use more fuel – becoming less efficient; move too little and your production rates are lowered and cost effectiveness drops. Inaccurate load measurement and load recording becomes a key factor that seriously affects the ability of management to understand and identify inefficiencies with trucking factors. The key is in getting the balance right, and by using laser measurement technology sites can now walk this delicate line. Loadscan’s Load Volume Measurement system has a proven track record and does not require constant re-calibration due to operating in the

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Testing safety standards The importance of implementing safety from the start.

s the number of fatal accidents increase on mine sites in 2014, miners need to ensure the safety of their operations and machines. According to SICK one way to ensure this is implementing safety right from the start, and testing to ensure it complies with your standards. “Unfortunately, even today the protection of personnel is all too often regarded as a necessary evil and only integrated into the finished machine retrospectively,” the global test, measurement, and sensor company explained. However “the later the protective measures are implemented, the greater the amount of time and money SICK has developed a structured process for handling the CE process. involved”. “Moreover people tend to underestimate the extent to which machine is used and on identifying seal of quality to “provide an assuroptimum integration of technical and evaluating hazards must come ance that the services concerned have protective measures is responsible into play at an early point of the de- been performed and verified by cerfor determining machine/system pro- sign process,” SICK said. tified staff in line with defined productivity and user friendliness. This With this in mind SICK has de- cesses”. is why safety-related which is A M0 6 1 4 _ 0 0 assessments 0 _ L O A and 1 signed, 2 0 1through 4 - 0 5its- consulting 1 9 T 1 1 and : 5 en8 : 3 4 +“All 1 0 :documentation, 0 0 testing that focus both on how the gineering services, a ‘verified safety’ stored in a database can be traced

and easily retrieved at any time. SICK safety services reduce throughput times, minimise liability risks, and increase competitive capacity – thereby ensuring that the machinery directive (and other relevant directives and standards) can be implemented cost effectively and efficiently.” SICK has also developed a system designed to aid structured handling of the CE process. Called ‘Safexpert’, provides a “structured approach for dealing with the entire process,” SICK said. “Designers and managers alike will appreciate the systematic processes of this TUV-certified software as they guide users through all the phases of CE marking – risk assessment to the management of standards and documents. During each individual project it is always the latest version of the standard that is taken into account. As a result repeat projects will still conform as they are automatically checked to identify any changes that may have been introduced.”

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Explosive move to Australia Explosive move to Austral Explosive move to Australia I Explosive move to Australia CUTTING EDGE

Our view is that time is of the essence in any mineral extraction operation.

International explosives company International explosives company customisation of the products will nternational explosives comNitro Sibir was founded in Russia Our view is that Nitropany SibirNitro was founded in Russia in 1990 by a group of local drill save the operators in the field time Sibir was founded time is of the and blast specialists, supported in 1990 by a ingroup of local drill and effort in carrying out their duin Russia 1990 byexpertise a group of with the technical of Nitro essence in any and specialists, supported Nobel, a world leader in explosives ties. localblast drill and blast specialists, supCUTTING EDGE mineral extraction innovation, development and with the with technical expertiseexpertise of Nitro As drill hole diameters have ported the technical production. operation Nobel, a world leader in explosives Nitro a Sibir Australia changed in certain applications, of Nitro Nobel, world leader(NSA) in Manager Duncanand Minto innovation, Technical development Duncan Minto so should the explosives that are explosives said innovation, developthe company was the biggest production. explosives supplier in Russia, with Nitro Sibir loaded into them. ment and production. around 400,000 tonnes of bulk Nitro Sibir Australia (NSA) and effort in carrying out their duties. explosives sales per year and a fleet To this end NSA will be workNitro Sibir Australia (NSA) As drill hole diameters have of around Duncan 200 mobile processing Technical Manager Minto International explosives company ing very closely with sothe customer Technical Manager Duncan Minto changed in certain applications, units. Nitro Sibirbiggest was founded in Russia Our view is that said the company was the should the to explosives that are loaded Since establishment, the company base develop effective in 1990 by a group of local drill said the company was the biggest into them. time ismore of the explosives supplier inandoperations Russia, with has introduced Finland blast in specialists, supported products for contemporary appliexplosives supplier in Russia, with To this end NSA will be working and has invested facilities, people withinthe technical expertise of Nitro around 400,000 tonnes of bulk essence in any and infrastructure in Australia. very closely with the customer base Nobel, a world leader in explosives cations. around 400,000 tonnes of bulk exexplosives sales“The percompany year and a fleet to develop more effective products for extraction is looking to mineral innovation, development and NSAapplications. sets itself apart through per year and fleetIt expand elsewhere in theaworld. contemporary production. ofplosives aroundsales 200 mobile processing operation has expanded into Finland some NSA sets itself design apart through innovative and equipping Nitro Sibir Australia (NSA) of around 200 mobile processing units. years ago and is now getting innovative design and equipping the Technical Manager Duncan Minto Duncan Minto established in Australia and is the user to carry out day-to-day units. user to carry out day-to-day charging said company was the biggest Russian Since establishment, thethe company Expanding: Russian explosives Nitro Sibir is innow situated in Australia to explosives companycompany Nitro Sibir is now situated Australia to service miners’ needs. scouting in Africa, Canada and Latin Expanding: operations themselves, thus putting Nitro Sibir explosives supplier in Russia, with charging operations themselves, Since establishment, com-a service miners’ needs. America. The company provides has introduced operations inthe Finland control of the charging operations around 400,000 tonnes “The of bulk “The products are not over Australian business unit is safety, working to markedly reduce full service offering and is flexible thus control of the effort in carrying out chargtheir duties. pany introduced operations inyear and back into putting their hands.and explosives sales per a fleet and hashas invested in facilities, people same basic objectives as the exposure of manufacturers, specified, but manufactured to in how it packages this offering to has the As drill hole diameters have Mr Minto said NSA offered of around 200 mobile processing ing operations back into their unplanned events involving exploproduct it could forthe the transport given operators, ap- the public and deliver the optimum end result time Finland andthehas invested in said. facili- the original company, namely customer,” Mr Minto and infrastructure in Australia. in certain applications, so something differentchanged to the market units. development of formulations and users to the potential effects of theft, and time again. NSA is a privately owned hands. sive products. plication. ties, and infrastructure in thetechnologies should the explosives that are loaded products to Since establishment, company for the production of incidents and other unplanned events “Thepeople company is was looking to “Our view is that time is of the by supplying explosive company that created primarily companies to place in blast into them. involving explosive solutions to hasexplosives introducedneeds operations in Finland Minto said NSA offered essence in any belief mineral extraction is that miningMr “Theexplosives Australian business unit products.“Our fundamental Australia. to service the of cost-effective expand elsewhere in the world. It blasting challenges,” he said. To this end NSA will be working and has invested in facilities, people “Our fundamental belief is that operation, therefore getting the job holes themselves. miners, contractors and quarry to the market simple work will be produc- something has theandsame basic ofobjectives as willsafe, company is infrastructure looking toAustralia. “What a lot of different companies and in safe, simple work be productive done in the shortest possible overall “Design commissioning has “The expanded into inFinland some very closelywant with the customer base operators the Australian mining to do is buy the gear and operate it effective time is essential to a successful work,” Mr Minto said. manufacturing plants, including and construction industries. to develop more products by supplying explosive products tofor “The company is looking to tive work,” Mr Minto said. the original company, namely the expand elsewhere the world. years ago and isin now gettingIt onsite themselves, which iscontemporary where a lot of facilities and the provision of “We believe in operator control of enterprise.” Mr Minto expand said customer needs elsewhere in the world. It applications. mining companies to place in blast “We believe in operator conof formulations and has expanded Finland adevelopment complete established in into Australia andsome is Finland That’s NSA believes all operations are markets are moving to. drove the business strategy, with has expanded into someoffering of fit-for-purpose the drill and blast process, therefore NSA setstheitself apart through explosives, exact market Nitro wants tominers’ be differentand as such a degree of the deliveryof systems been NSA providing the most Latin suitable years ago and is now gettingblasting accessories Expanding: Russian explosives company Sibir isandnow situated in Australia to Sibir service needs. holes themselves. trolhave ofNitro the drill blast process, technologies for the and production years ago and isCanada now getting esinnovative design and equipping the scouting in Africa, and technical services is our priority.” designed with safety, reliability and customisation of the products will in,” he said. product it established could for the in given Australia and is user to carry out day-to-day charging “What a lot of companies want therefore the delivery systems have solutions tablishedThe in application. Australia and is Africa, scoutAmerica. company provides a cost-effective savesituated the operators in the field time miners’ needs. robustness as key attributes. A driving behindexplosives the business ADVERTISING Expanding: Russian explosives company Nitro Sibir is now in Australia to service scouting in Canada and Latin force operations themselves, thus putting America. TheLatin company provides a Australian “The products are notoperations over is safety, working to safety, markedly reduce to do business is buy the gear and operate it designed with reliabilito“The blasting challenges,” he said.unit been ingservice in Africa, Canada and full offering and is flexible control of the charging “The products are not over “The Australian business unit is safety, working to markedly reduce full service offering and is flexible back into their hands. specified, but manufactured to the exposure of manufacturers, has the same basic objectives as themselves, which is where a lot of inAmerica. how it packages this offering to ty and robustness as key attributes. “Design andsame commissioning The company provides basic objectives asof the exposure of manufacturers, specified, but manufactured to in how it packagesathis offering to has the Mr Minto end said result NSA offered deliver the optimum end result time transport operators, the public and the original company, namely the deliver the optimum time transport operators, the public and the original company, namely the the customer,” Mr Minto said. the customer,” Mr Minto said. markets are moving to. That’s the “The products are not over full service offering and is flexible manufacturing plants, including something different to the market of formulations and users to the potential effects of theft, and time again. NSA is a privately owned development and time again. users to the potential effects ofview theft, development of formulations and supplyingSibir explosive products market wants to to specified, manufactured detheproduction provision inNSA how it this offering is packages a privately owned and other but unplanned events technologiesand for the of incidents “Our to is that exact time is of the by Nitro company that was to createdonsite primarily facilities mining companies to place in the blast involving explosive products. cost-effective explosives solutions to incidents and other unplanned events technologies for the production of essence in any mineral extraction “Our view is that time is of to service the explosives needs of company that was created primarily be in,” he said. liver the optimum end result time of a complete offering of fit-forthe customer,” Mr Minto said. holes themselves. blasting challenges,” he said. operation, therefore getting the job “Our fundamental belief is that miners, contractors and quarry explosive products. explosives solutions to involving essence in any extraction to service explosives needs of cost-effective time purpose accesNSA isthe a privately owned com“Whatmineral a lot of companies want simple work again. will be productive done in the shortest possible overall “Design and blasting commissioning of safe,and operators in the Australian mining explosives, blasting challenges,” he said. to do is buy the gear andthe operate operation, therefore getting jobit “Our fundamental belief is that time is essential to a successful work,” Mr Minto said. manufacturing plants, including and construction industries. miners, contractors and quarry “Our view is that time is of the pany that was created primarily to sories and technical services is our themselves, which is where a lot of enterprise.” facilities and the provision of “We believe in operator control of be Mr Minto said customer“Design needs onsite done in the shortest possible overall safe, simple work will productive and commissioning of operators in the Australian mining essence in any mineral extraction priority.” service the explosivesdrove needs min- strategy, NSA believes all operations are markets are moving to. That’s the the of business with a complete offering of fit-for-purpose the drill and blast process, therefore is ofessential a Sibir successful work,” Minto manufacturing plants, including explosives, blasting accessories and the operation, and exact marketto Nitro wants to be different as suchtime a degree delivery Mr systems have said. been providing the most suitable therefore getting theandjob A driving force behind the busiers,construction contractors industries. and NSA quarry operatechnical and services is our priority.” of designed with safety, reliability and customisation of the enterprise.” products will in,” he said. product it could for onsite the givenfacilities the provision “We believe in operator control of Mr Minto said customer needs done in the shortest possible overworking to the markedly tors in the Australian mining and ness is safety, save the operators in the field time A driving force behind business robustness as key attributes. application. ADVERTISING Ambitious: strategy, Interest in Nitro Sibir Australia’s explosive technologies is areduce complete of fit-for-purpose NSA believes all operations are thetime drill is and blast process, therefore drove the business with all essential to a successful theoffering exposure construction industries. high with users on the east coast expressing a desire to be involved.of manufacblasting accessories the delivery systems have been different and as such a degree of NSA Mr providing the customer most suitable turers, transport operators, and the enterprise.” Minto said needs explosives, technical services is our priority.” customisation of the products will designed with safety, reliability are and Nitro product it could for the given NSA believes all operations public and users to the potential drove the business strategy, with Sibir Limited save the operators in the field time robustness as key attributes. A driving force behind the business application. different and as such a degree of effects of theft, incidents and other NSA providing the most suitable http://www.nitrosibir.com.au/

Sights set on Western Australia when moving international: NSA

Dynamics of industry appear to be changing

Sights set on Western Australia when moving international: NSA

Ambitious: Interest in Nitro Sibir Australia’s explosive technologies is high with users on the east coast expressing a desire to be involved.

Dynamics of industry appear to be changing

Duncan Minto Nitro Sibir

and effort in carrying o As drill hole dia changed in certain ap should the explosives t into them. To this end NSA w very closely with the c to develop more effectiv contemporary applicati NSA sets itself a innovative design and user to carry out day-to operations themselves control of the chargi back into their hands. Mr Minto said something different t by supplying explosiv mining companies to holes themselves. “What a lot of com to do is buy the gear themselves, which is w markets are moving exact market Nitro Sib in,” he said.

Sights set on Western Austra when moving international: N

The team at Nitro Sibir believes the desire to be involved with the current bulk explosive technology company. THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO MAINTAIN should be rolled out to more users, “The dynamics of the explosives THE INTEGRITY OF THE NITRO SIBIR BRAND in particular those working in the industry appear to be changing; this Established: Nitro Sibir’s WA explosives plant facility is located on the Kalgoorlie Explosives Reserve. underground environment. means Nitro Sibir is well placed to When Nitro Sibir set its sights second being manufactured. business and now it is setting up Nitro Sibir Australia (NSA) take advantage of the opportunities on Australia, the state of Western Technical Manager Duncan Minto that will arise,” Mr Minto said. “It has also invested in an capacity to supply a number of Australia was seen as the fastest way underground charging unit for bulk other products.” said the blasting results obtained “Nitro is also lookingtechnologies is Ambitious: Interest in Nitro SibirSibir Australia’s explosive to get established in the country. from a fully coupled bulk emulsion In setting up facilities in WA, emulsion and plans on supplying to expressing expand ina desire Canada,to be involved. high with users on the actively east coast product were superior to those The Russian explosives company both surface and underground Nitro Sibir will be creating jobs Africa and Latin America. One of obtained from cartridge products, bought an existing business with operations.” and will be able to offer short lead and as such the change to this the family owners mentioned he is production and storage assets on the Mr Minto said a second reason times on the product range to WA interested in expanding into other technology was definitely justified. Kalgoorlie Explosives Reserve in WA users of its products. for setting up in Western Australia territories from the Australian base. in May 2013. “Furthermore, the safety benefits “Nitro Sibir bought a mobile was to target small to medium cap “The company has assets in of reducing the amount of Class 1 “That gave the company immediate manufacturing unit and is working mining companies, contractors and products manufactured, transported Europe that can be deployed in manufacturing capability in the with the Department of Mines and smaller users. and stored, are very appealing. this region as and when demand packaged explosives product line,” Petroleum to get a manufacturing “WA fits this segment very license for the bulk ANE plant. The requiresthe further investment.” desire to be involved Nitro withSibir theAustralia (NSA) Technical The team at Nitro Sibir Community safety is important to believes well. There was also a demand bulk plant has arrived and we are bulk explosive technology all of us,” he current said. company. Manager Duncan Minto said. Mr Minto said Nitro Sibir’s future be rolled out to more users,was to“The ambition provide a total, Mr Minto should said interest in NSA’s “In addition, the company is now for the product and it really got in the process of securing a block dynamics of the explosives them (Nitro Sibir) into plant something in particular those working in the industry NitroNitro Sibir’s WA explosives facility is ground located on Kalgoorlie Explosives Reserve. offering in of Nitro explosive technologies of upon which to erect it,” Kalgoorlie working having a bulk cost-effective, quality commercial appear toisbehigh changing; Ambitious: Interest Sibir Australia’s explosive technologies withthistowardsEstablished: Established: Sibir’s WA explosives plant facility isthe located on the underground environment. had been intense so far, with users explosives offering plant purchased its tangible very quickly,” he said. Mr Minto said. to markets. means Nitro Sibir is wellANE placed to and has users on the east coast expressing a desire to be involved. Explosives Reserve. on the east coast expressing first mobile processing a set“Soits the ADVERTISING ADVERTISING company bought second beingthat manufactured. When unit, Nitrowith Sibir sights business and now it is setting up Nitro Sibir their Australia (NSA) take advantage of the opportunities on Australia, the state of Western to supply a number of Technical Manager Duncan Minto that will arise,” Mr Minto said. “It has also invested in an capacity www.myresources.com.au THE MINING CHRONICLE VOL. 19, NO. 6 PAGE 21 Australia was seen as the fastest way underground charging unit for bulk other products.” said the blasting results obtained “Nitro Sibir is also looking to get established in the country. from a fully coupled bulk emulsion In setting up facilities in WA, emulsion and plans on supplying actively to expand in Canada, product were superior to those The Russian explosives company both surface and underground Nitro Sibir will be creating jobs Africa and Latin America. One of obtained from cartridge products, bought an existing business with operations.” and will be able to offer short lead and as such the change to this the family owners mentioned he is production and storage assets on the Mr Minto said a second reason times on the product range to WA interested in expanding into other technology was definitely justified. Kalgoorlie Explosives Reserve in WA users of its products. for setting up in Western Australia territories from the Australian base. in May 2013. “Furthermore, the safety benefits “Nitro Sibir bought a mobile was to target small to medium cap “The company has assets in of reducing the amount of Class 1 “That gave the company immediate manufacturing unit and is working mining companies, contractors and products manufactured, transported Europe that can be deployed in manufacturing capability in the with the Department of Mines and smaller users. and stored, are very appealing. this region as and when demand packaged explosives product line,” Petroleum to get a manufacturing “WA fits this segment very license for the bulk ANE plant. The investment.” Community safety desireto torequires be further involved with the Nitro Sibir Australia (NSA) Technical The team at Nitro Sibir believes theis important

Dynamics of industry appear to be changing

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Underground mining boots UNDERGROUND miners shouldn’t need to worry about uncomfortable boots from now on, with the latest range of Blundstone fit-for-purpose underground boots soon to become available. The Tasmanian boot manufacturer has so far only called it “style number 917”, that hasn’t stopped them for winning top honours at the NSW Mineral’s Council Health and Safety Innovation Awards. In order to develop this seemingly unique boot, Blundstone teamed up with the management at the Centennial coal mine to perform extensive Award winning underground coal wear trials. Blundstone group range development manager mining boots. Michelle Vince was part of the team that conducted research to develop the boot, who commended Centennial for their openness to participating in the development process. “The really great part about this project was Centennial being so approachable,” she said. “We had found it almost impossible to get past the front gates other mines prior to this.” Vince said that ordinary boots were getting an average lifespan of 8-12 weeks under the punishment of underground work, and that they didn’t want to produce another inferior product. “When we met with Centennial they said ‘look, we use your gumboots, they do need improvement, but what we really need is this leather boot’. “They took us underground to let us have a look at the environment, which was really important because it gave us the opportunity to speak to the guys actually using the footwear, and they could show us their issues on the spot.” “As [Centennial’s procurement] said to me, how do you think you can design a boot for us if you haven’t been underground?” The workers were only to eager to tell Blundstone about their problems, which mainly involved the boots repeatedly getting wet and drying out, which would make the leather hard. Internally they just weren’t waterproof, they were really uncomfortable, the leather would get really hard from being wet and drying out and in some cases workers were actually cutting the boots off their feet,” Vince said. “They couldn’t get their boots out of their feet at the end of the day because the heel cup area had collapsed… they’re pretty harsh conditions, it was a real eye opener for me. “It just goes to show, not all R and D should be done in the lab,” she said. The 917 boasts several new features, so innovative that they may see inclusion in the design of ordinary surface-work boots. The boots are laceless and zipless, incorporating the new BOA system for quick closure and simple release, which Blundstone says gives a custom fit at the turn of a dial. The soles are a brand new design of Poron XRD, which is designed to maximise impact absorption from each step, and are also puncture resistant. Perhaps the most high tech innovation is the new Metguard, a metatarsal guard that protects the wearer from dropped objects on the foot. The Metguard is made of a high-tech material which is soft in a resting state, but which freezes to hardness when struck by force. “The wearer doesn’t even know the Metguard is there until they need it,” Vince said. On top of all that, the 917 is fully waterproof, has an extra wide steel cap, and has a 30 day comfort guarantee backed by a two year manufacturer’s warranty. Centennial Coal’s said “we have guys who have worked for our company for 20-30 years and they are making statements like ‘these are the best boots they have ever seen for underground”. • Blundstone www.blundstone.com.au

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Quieter rock drills BOART Longyear has released a new rock drill, the S250-M3, designed to cut noise levels. Featuring advanced noise suppression and lower vibration “it represents a significant improvement over the existing S250 rock drill” and “improves drilling production and decreases fatigue to ears, hands, and feet,” Boart said. The main airflow cylinder channel and the exhaust of the S250-M3 have been engineered to allow for better drill actuation. The new design drives more of the drill’s energy into the rock face, reducing vibration and the amount of Reduces noise by 6 decibels. energy the driller’s body has to absorb. “A drill operator stated that it was the first time he could feel his hands and feet after using a rock drill for a full shift,” John Nielson, global product manager at Boart Longyear, said. “The S250-M3 reduces the noise level by 6 decibels, which results in half the noise.” According to Boart the new drill shows a halving of noise levels, a 39 per cent increase in torque, and a gain of 15.24 cm in penetration per minute at 7.6 bar. It also suffers from less wear due to decreased vibration, allowing the drill to operate longer with fewer repairs. The S250-M3 has three main variations – jackleg, stoper, and sinker. Its drill hex chuck ends are available in both 22 mm and 25 mm. • Boart Longyear www.boart.com

New down the hole hammers BOART Longyear has released a new BLH series of DTH hammers and bits. According to the company these new hammers and bits have been designed to increase productivity in reverse circulation drilling and conventional down-the-hole drilling. “The new BLH series can be used in almost all DTH applications, including geotechnical drilling, quarrying, mining, water well/ geothermal, and mineral exploration,” Boart Longyear said. The series includes Includes valve and valveless models. the valved BLH5, BLH3, and the valve-less BLH1 models. Designed to be compact, the BLH5 hammer has a reduced length of 30 per cent and is 20 per cent lighter than typical DTH hammers. Boart explains that this new design provides “balanced operation with minimised vibration due to the piston in the hammer having virtually the same mass as the bit; better productivity in various ground conditions due to a high frequency, low vibration operation; eliminates problematic exhaust tubes or foot valves on bit; and provide a greater resistance to breakage through the splines as it has the largest shank cross section available by close to 50 per cent”. By introducing our new BLH DTH hammer and bit line, Boart Longyear is simultaneously addressing our customer demand for a DTH solution to increase productivity,” Boart’s senior product manager, John Nielson, said. The hammers range in size from 10 centimetres to 50 centimetres. • Boart Longyear 08 8375 8375 www.boartlongyear.com www.miningaustralia.com.au

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Mining smartphones CATERPILLAR have released a line of smartphones with real mine site pedigree, and you can drive a Cat 277D over the top of them! The B15 is a ruggedised smartphone, designed by Cat specifically for the mining and construction industries. The phone is rugged enough to be run It boasts an aluminium casing and Gorilla over by a Cat 277D. Glass screen, and is about half the price of the new Samsung S5. It can be dropped onto concrete from a height of 1.8 metres without sustaining any more than cosmetic damage, and the touchscreen works fine when wet. The B15 also has an Ingress Protection rating of 67 (same as the S5) which means it is water proof to a depth of one metre for 30 minutes, and is 100 per cent dustproof. Soft start function reduces the starting current. What this phone makes up for in physical strength it lacks in processing power and screen size, but this is reflected in the price. It runs Android 4.1 Jellybean, has a five megapixel camera and only 512 megabytes of RAM, so if you don’t know what these things are, you probably won’t care, as long as you can make calls, check your emails, take underwater photos on fishing trips, and then tag your mates on Facebook. It has a got heavy rubberised, chunky industrial styling and is NORD Drivesystems has released new drive units for dynamic speed control and about 15mm thick, so you’re bound to notice if it’s about to fall automatic process control in applications that need to be regularly cleaned with highout of your pocket, howeverthe screen is only 4 inches long. pressure steam jets, such as mining. • Caterpillar Developed for strict hygiene requirements and featuring IP66/IP69K ingress protection, www.au.cat.com smooth-surface motors with an integrated frequency inverter are available for the 0.37 to A M0 6 1 4 _ 0 0 0 _ P E L 1 2 0 1 4 - 0 5 - 0 1 T1 0 : 2 5 : 2 9 + 1 0 : 0 0 1.1 kW performance range. Common applications include conveyors, pumps, mixers, and agitators commonly found in minerals processing. Sensor data such as pressure or flow rate values can be directly communicated to the drives, enabling them to automatically adapt to current demand. If partial load operation is frequent, an automatic energy-saving function decreases the running costs by a significant share. Featured Product In conveyor applications, light barriers can be used for contact-free or gapless Pelican-Trimcast™ accumulation. Custom Packaging A soft start function reduces the starting current and results in less stress on the Solutions mechanical system and the transported goods. High strength rugged The drives tolerate high temperature fluctuations and are suitable for ambient custom case temperatures from -25 to +50 °C. Dust, Oil, Chemicals and The type SK 180E inverter comes in a rugged die-cast aluminum housing that absorbs Water resistant impacts up to 7 J. Reinforced corner and The cooling fins are especially flat and easy to clean. edges for impact Due to class C1 radio interference suppression and a discharge current decidedly below protection market average, SK 180E drives can even be operated on standard domestic power TRANSPORT CASES PROTECTIVE CASES Project evaluation, sockets. prototype and testing > OVER 90 SIZES > WHEELED NORD also manufactures a range of gearboxes with especially smooth surfaces and high > MODULAR, STACKABLE > WATERTIGHT Manufacturing and > INTERLOCKING DESIGN > CRUSHPROOF power density. integration Full compatibility of all components enables fine-tuning of output speed and torque according to actual plant requirements. The optional nsd tupH surface conversion treatment endows the aluminum smoothsurface motors and gearboxes with corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel drives without the scratch or chipping risks of a paint finish. At the same time, the drives are much lighter and have a better thermal performance than stainless steel units. SAFETY APPROVED The NORD-developed treatment is compliant with FDA Title 21 CFR 175.300 TORCHES REMOTE AREA LIGHTS requirements. > LED TECHNOLOGY > PORTABLE See us at > WATERPROOF > BATTERY OPERATED With these integrated drives, commissioning and operation is very user-friendly, including QME 2014 > OVER 40 MODELS > RECHARGEABLE applications with a large number of drives and spacious facilities. Stand # F271 NORD delivers complete systems parameterized for the customer’s needs and including Pelican Products Pty Ltd • Suite 2.33 West Wing Platinum Building • 4 Ilya Avenue, Erina NSW 2250 the required communication interfaces. Tel: +612 4367 7022 • Fax: +612 4367 7066 • NORD Drivesystems www.pelicanaustralia.com infoAustralia@pelican.com 1300 006673 www.nord.com All trademarks are registered and/or unregistered trademarks

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Clear hard hats A common problem for hard hat wearers seems to have been solved with the simplest of ideas. One of the worst things about having to wear hard hats indoors is that you bump your head on things that you couldn’t see. The brim of the hat gets in the way, and you can’t see low hanging pipes and beams unless you actually look right up at them. Outdoors, the visual problem is quite the same, and riggers The hard hats provide greater wearer vision. frequently turn their hats backwards to they can dog the crane without having to crane their own heads right back, and wind up with a sore neck. Yet no-one has come up with a solution like this one, not in 100 years of hard hat manufacture. The solution: Make the hat see-through. Honeywell have only been in the hard hat game since last year, but they’ve recently announced the next generation of hard hats, featuring a translucent design, called SEETHRU. The see-through peak allows the wearer to look upwards without the need to tilt the head back, which throughout the working day causes a lot of discomfort in the neck. As for people who turn their hats backwards, it means they can keep the impact protection of the peak, and not have to reverse the head harness inside the helmet. The Honeywell SEETHRU hard hat is available as a vented model and fits all head sizes from 50cm to 66cm. Made from strong polycarbonate, the SEETHRU weighs only 386g. It’s also UV400 stabilized to be suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use. The helmet is available in a range of colours; red, blue, green, smoke, orange, yellow, pink and clear, and it can also be fitted with a metal lamp bracket for underground use, earmuff adapters, and faceshield attachments. • Honeywell Safety 1300 139 166 www.honeywellsafety.com.au

Can provide five hours of uninterrupted work.

Mag drive pumps KSB has launched the latest generation of its Magnochem mag-drive pumps. Available in 52 sizes, the new series is primarily characterised by high outputs Extremely resistant to corrosion. per size ensuring extremely low energy consumption. All pump characteristics conform to the ISO 2858/EN 22 858/ISO 5199 standards. The pumps’ engineers have paid particular attention to the design of the magnetic coupling and the routing of circulation, cooling and lubricating flows. This allows the operator to choose between four operating modes ranging from a simple internal circulation to a dead-end configuration with an auxiliary hydraulic system. As an option, an external heat exchanger can be installed. This means that the pump set can be optimised for the pumping of polymerising, coagulating and crystallising as well as low-boiling fluids. The containment shrouds are available in metals such as Hastelloy or Titanium and can also be made of zirconium oxide depending on customer requirements. The latter is extremely resistant to corrosion and does not produce eddy currents when a magnetic field passes through it. Unnecessary heat losses which would reduce output and compromise pump efficiency are thus eliminated. The engineers have selected samarium-cobalt as a material for the magnets as it is highly temperatureresistant and has excellent magnetic characteristics. Diamond-coated plain bearings ensure effective anti-seizure properties in the event of insufficient lubrication – a feature which, combined with an optimised arrangement of the radial plain bearings, is particularly beneficial in ensuring the pump’s operating reliability. Multiple coupling dimensions are available for each pump size, avoiding the need for oversized magnetic drives. The pumps feature very low vibration levels during operation as each pump rotor is subjected to static and dynamic balancing. • KSB Australia www.ksb.com www.miningaustralia.com.au

Camp site steam cleaners CAMP life for a peggy is not as easy as it looks: They’ve got a lot to deal with. Yet a peggy doesn’t get much in the way of credit for doing their bit for the mining game, the occasional thank you, and a fairly tight paycheck compared to what the T/As get on site. Anything that can make a peggy’s job easier means more rooms get cleaned in the camp, and everyone is happy, so any improvement to the cleaning regimen is a godsend. Kärcher are well known in the mining world for their pressure cleaners, but they also produce a range of steam cleaners that can make the thankless job of single quarters bathroom cleaning much easier. The Kärcher Professional DE 4002 is one of the best mobile powered cleaning tools for thoroughly cleaning out unhygenic crevices without having to scrub away with a pad or brush. The DE 4002 has been designed with all the efficiency and practicality required in professional cleaning situations. The boiler can be continuously replenished by an additional water tank, allowing extended operation throughout the day. A total of 4.6 litres of water in the boiler and supply tank will produce approximately 6000 litres of steam, which equates to around five hours of uninterrupted work. Due to the fact that the supply tank is not directly under pressure, it can be refilled without waiting for the unit to cool. Steam cleaning is completely chemical free, making the DE 4002 an environmentally friendly option where waste water from cleaning has to be let into a sump. However, crossing a multitude of terrains can sometimes cause concern for user safety. The DE 4002 is housed in a splash proof casing, and features a low voltage 12V handle. The handle is also touch sensitive, meaning it will automatically shut down as soon as the operator lets it go. A 2.7 metre steam hose allows for greater lateral and overhead operation without having to lift the unit. The DE 4002 is mounted on a smooth double caster, and two sturdy rear wheels so that it can be dragged around from room to room. Kärcher have a full range of cleaning options suitable for bathrooms, floors, kitchens, and vehicles. • Karcher www.karcher.com.au AustralianMining

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Tank head cleaning TECPRO has launched a new compact tank head cleaner designed for storage tanks, transport containers, and chemical reactors – the Fury 404. Its compact design and unique piston operated mechanism produces high impact, long-range jets which guarantee effective surface coverage and high impingement. TheFury 404 takes advantage of recent high-precision manufacturing advances to ensure even greater efficiency and durability. The Fury 404 produces highimpact forces, while its efficient piston operated mechanism is driven by only 5 per cent of the wash water, allowing close to 95 per cent to pass directly to the nozzles. This maximises jet impingement and wash rate, reducing down time and minimising effluent costs. With no turbines or complex gear systems the Fury 404 suffers very little wear and requires minimal maintenance or servicing. The versatile jet washer offers 360º or 180º Up or 180º Down wash patterns and is available with 2 or 4 nozzles. The nozzles oscillate through 90º while the mechanism continually indexes around a central axis. Lightweight and compact, it can be used on a mobile basis or installed permanently in the tank. It has a 1” BSP connection and requires a minimum manhole/flange opening of 120mm for unit insertion (225mm for 4 nozzles). At a pressure of 12 Bar, the Fury 404 has a cleaning radius of 8.5m and wetting radius of 12.5m. It is suitable for working temperatures up to 120º C. With the Fury 400 already used extensively in the chemical, coatings, nuclear, and transport industries, the new and improved Fury 404 is an ideal replacement wherever rigorous standards of hygiene and product purity are essential. • Tecpro Australia 02 9634 3370 graeme@tecproc.com.au www.tecpro.com.au Can dispense a variety of mining products 24/7.

3M launches new mining product vending machine

Cuts both time and workforce needed for tyre changing.

Tyre handlers HEDWELD have released a new industrial tyre handler for mining workshops. The TriliftTH15000 Workshop Tyre Handler has been specifically designed to provide a maintenance tool for the safe removal and installation of wheel assemblies from a range of earthmoving and plant equipment. As the size of mining equipment grows, traditional methods for handling components have become more hazardous. With respect to tyres the size and weight have increased progressively with each new model. For example the size and weight of a Cat 777 tyre (a 27 R49) is 2835 lb and measures 8.8 ft. by comparison to the large tyres Komatsu 930E has a tyre (a 50.00 R57) that weighs more than 15,700 lb and measures 12.6 ft. On the Komatsu 960E, the tyre (a 56.00 R63) weighs 16,500 lb and stands 12.7 ft in diameter. There are bigger tyres and some tyre diameters exceed 13 ft. Traditionally, these components are moved by equipment such as Telehandlers, mobile cranes and forklifts. These items have limitations due to their physical size, manoeuvrability and safety. A number of incidents occur every year involving machines used in this manner. The functional need that the TH15000 fulfils is to minimise the space required to remove and replace a tyre. Traditionally, the customer would have to park a truck in the middle bay leaving a bay free either side so they can drive in a large mobile crane or 25 tonne fork lift. This is very space inefficient. The TH15000 has been designed with a narrow footprint to fit within one bay allowing for all bays to be utilised for other maintenance tasks as shown in this render. In independent trials carried out at Komatsu’s workshops in WA it cut down time from 160 minutes while using a forklift down to 100 minutes, while at the same time reducing workers needed for the task from six down to two. Ergonomically the TH15000 is driven using a remote control to give the user improved visibility when aligning the product with the component and removes any need for manual handling of the product. The TH15000 also has an optional Jib Arm to support the weight of the rattle gun that is required to remove the wheel nuts. • Hedweld 02 6574 0000 www.hedweld.com.au

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3M has launched a new mining product vending machine to help control inventory and increase onsite productivity. 3M Vending Solutions offer companies an effective method to dispense essential products on site, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This form of controlled vending also provides businesses with substantial cost-savings, increased productivity and process improvements. “Our machines can be configured to dispense a variety of products, including personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial, electrical, office and healthcare consumables – everything from protective eyewear, grinding discs and respirators to first aid supplies or stationery supplies,” said Gary Watsford, 3M Personal Safety Division Business Manager. This type of controlled vending is ideal for mining, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, airlines, maintenance workshops, factories, automotive body repair shops and many other workplaces. According to Watsford, “3M Vending Solutions offer customers a variety of cost savings including: controlled distribution and usage of PPE and industrial consumables by eliminating product waste and unauthorised usage, reduction in procurement and inventory costs and the ability to identify contractors so that companies then have the option to back charge for product usage.” Productivity is increased with a continual supply of essential products, 24/7, 365 days a year. Machines can be placed wherever required, not limited to one location in the store. Automated and customised product usage reports can be used for inventory management, budgeting, cost recharge and operation and production reviews. These machines also protect consumables from dust and damage and can assist with PPE compliance. Simple and easy to use, workers just need to locate the item they require, swipe their card (or the machine can be configured to use swipe tags), enter the corresponding item code and then collect the item from the bin. Products that can be dispensed from 3M vending machines include PPE such as protective eyewear, respirators, earplugs, earmuffs, gloves, protective coveralls. Other consumables that can be easily dispensed from these machines include hand tools, abrasives and grinding discs, batteries, stationery supplies, tapes, first aid supplies and many more. • 3M 136 136 www.3m.com/au/vendingsolutions www.miningaustralia.com.au

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WOMEN IN INDUSTRY

Women in Industry Finalists The finalists who made the cut in the inagural Women in Industry awards.

ustralian Mining, Manufacturers’ Monthly and Pace are proud to announce finalists for the inaugural Women in Industry Awards have been selected from a list of impressive candidates. The only awards program of its kind to encompass mining, manufacturing and engineering, the 2014 Women in Industry Awards aims to recognise and reward the achievements of women working in the industrial sectors. The program aims to recognise women who are leading change in their chosen field and breaking down the barriers in what can often be male-dominated industries. The awards seek to single out and reward women who have created innovations, driven productivity, spearheaded change, and provided social and economic benefits through their fields. With over 60 entries, it’s clear industry sectors were keen to have its women recognised, and the positive feedback we have received since launching the awards further cements the importance in its overarching message. The entries come from a wide range of differing companies and disciplines and all have one thing in common: excellence. We congratulate each and every finalist and look forward to see you all on Wednesday the 25th of June at the awards dinner.

BDM of the year

Employer of the Year

Excellence in Manufacturing

Jacky Magid – Charlie’s Cookies Allison Deadman – Safescape Elly Pilkadaris – BlueScope Steel

Cablex Pty Ltd Brookfield Multiplex

Liane Unewisse – Wesfarmers Lynn Johnson – ICN Elizabeth Lewis-Grey – Gekko Systems

Excellence in Engineering

Excellence in Mining

Industry Advocacy

Katrina Dodd – Ausenco Nicole Brook – Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd Abbey Sheridan – Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd Naomi Mathers – Australian National University Courtney Geraghty – Rio Tinto Coal Australia

Georgia Maw – BHP Billiton Nicole Brook – Glencore Coal Assets Australia Julie Shuttleworth – Fortescue Metals Group Markeeta Maleetz – Rio Tinto Jo Corliss – Rio Tinto

Maree Healey – Thomas & Coffey Natasha Cann – NM Cann Pty Ltd Lynn Johnson – ICN Naomi Mathers – Australian National University

Mentor of the Year

Rising Star Award

Social Leader

Natasha Cann – NM Cann Pty Ltd Fiona Taukulis – MWH Global Maree Healey – Thomas & Coffey

Michelle Ham – BHP Billiton Courtney Geraghty – Rio Tinto Coal Australia Cassandra White – Miners’ Promise Australia Ltd Kylie Judd – Brookfield Multiplex

Rosie Southwood – Wesfarmers Limited Fiona Haslam McKenzie – Co-operative Research Centre for Remote Economic Participation Natasha Cann – NM Cann Pty Ltd

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11th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards In this issue we have a brief word from some of the sponsors about their companies and why they choose to sponsor the Prospect Awards. Orica Mining Services

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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.

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 nonmetallic 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.

Metso Mining & Construction Metso is a leading supplier of technology and process optimisation services to the mining, aggregates and oil & gas industries. With around 16,000 professionals based in over 50 countries, the company contributes to the sustainability and profitability of its customers worldwide. In mining, this includes the supply, commissioning and endto-end life cycle services for equipment like crushers, grinding mills, screens, filters, flotation cells, magnetic separators, apron feeders and train unloaders. The company also provides its customers with a range of services and innovative solutions to help them reduce their energy and water consumption while getting more from their process. According to Max Wijasuriya – VP Capital Equipment, the Australian mining industry is responsible for around 190,000 jobs, 19% of the country’s total GDP and accounts for 55% of all Australian exports. “Sponsoring the ‘Minerals Processing of the Year’ category in Australian Mining’s Prospect Awards is one of the ways that we contribute to and celebrate the success of an industry that is critically important to the economy of our country and of course to our business,” he said. 66

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Nominations are closing soon for the 11th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards to be held on 24th October 2014. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this prestigious night! Nominations close on 21st August 2014. A total of 15 awards will be up for grabs on the night, highlighting company’s innovation and excellence in the mining industry. The categories include: ✔ Australian Mine of the Year ✔ Coal Mine of the Year ✔ Community Interaction ✔ Contractor of the Year ✔ Contribution to Mining ✔ Excellence in Environmental Management ✔ Excellence in Mine Safety, OH&S ✔ Explorer of the Year

✔ Hard Rock Mine of the Year ✔ Innovative Mining Solution ✔ Mine Manager of the Year ✔ Minerals Processing of the Year ✔ Mining’s Woman of the Year ✔ Peoples’ Choice Award ✔ Young Achiever

All finalists will receive free publicity in Australian Mining Magazine and two free tickets to the gala dinner where the winners will be announced.

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MINING JOBS

To advertise a new job contact Hussein Azzan at 02 8484 0852

To see the latest jobs available visit www.miningaustralia.com.au, which is updated daily. SERVICE MANAGER For over 150 years we have set the benchmark in product and services for conveyor systems in Australia with award winning support across the mining and industrial industries. We know that our success is the result of more than 850 talented people working together to achieve incredible outcomes. As we look into the future, we’re more focused than ever on harnessing the best talent from within our industry. Currently we are seeking a Conveyor Service Manager to lead the sales and service initiatives in the Mt Isa region. This position is responsible for not only building on the success of our existing operations, but also business development, staff coordination and ensuring maximum utilisation of our equipment. You will ensure the team meets all customer requirements and the expectations of Fenner Dunlop regarding quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness. You will provide a strong customer focused leadership while controlling the operational costs of the region. You will be known as the go to person, your belt splicing experience along with your leadership ability will showcase your strong coordination ability. Your main responsibilities include; planning upcoming shuts and maintenance work; job/planning scoping; managing resources; account management and providing technical advice and support. You will be exposed to different clients to promote an impressive selection of products and services. Duties may include being responsible for business development with a focus on increased customer base and increased product sales; prepare and present quotations; manage resources for planned work in the Mt Isa region; performing belt splicing and rubber lining tasks when required; conducting Belt and Conveyor system Audits; being responsible for account management and service customers; liaising with clients and supervisors to ensure jobs are planned, scoped and executed to the highest standard; promoting OHS and compliance with the QLD OHS Team; and ensuring company policies and procedures, including quality assurance are promoted and adhered to. What you need will be extensive supervisory experience within mining or workshop environment; demonstrated understanding of belt splicing and mechanical processes; experience in a similar service management role; you must have proven sales/account management experience; while an established contact network within Mt Isa region will be high advantageous. There needs to be a dedication to customer satisfaction and service; you must be a self-starter with exceptional organisational skills; have an ability to prioritise and schedule daily activities; have sound communication and interpersonal skills; and intermediate computer skills to produce reports and quotes. On offer to the successful candidates, is an opportunity to work with a growing business in an autonomous role where you can truly put your own stamp on our business operations. We will offer housing assistance, competitive base salary and0relocation is strictly AM 6 1 4assistance _ 0 0 as 0 this _ N O R a residential 1 position. 2 0 For 1 more information please call 1800 689 629.

GEOLOGIST ORE DEFINITION The 55 million tonnes per annum Roy Hill Project represents the next generation of integrated iron ore mine, rail and port projects to be developed in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Situated 115 kilometres north of Newman, in one of the world’s premier iron ore provinces, the world class Roy Hill Project is the only independent iron ore project with West Australian majority ownership. With a defined mineralisation of more than 2.4 billion tonnes of high grade iron ore, enough to sustain a mine of life of more than 20 years, the Roy Hill Project is introducing a new wave of innovation, technology and knowledge to Australia’s iron ore industry. We are currently looking to appoint an experienced Geologist Ore Definition for our Roy Hill Mine. Reporting to the Manager Geology, this role functions as an integral part of part of the Ore Definition team and is responsible for compiling geological data for use in modelling, mine planning and ore quality predictions. This role is predominately responsible for the supervision of safe and accurate drilling, consisting of Reverse Circulation (RC), Diamond Core, Wide Diameter and Bulk Sample drill programmes. To be considered for this opportunity you will offer: Tertiary degree in Geology or Geoscience • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Exploration or Resource Definition within the iron ore industry is mandatory • Current Australian manual C class drivers licence is essential • Proven track record supervising daily operations of field programmes • Exposure to GIS or modelling software e.g. ArcGIS, acQuire, Vulcan, Micromine or SURPAC • Proficient in Microsoft office suite, predominately in Word and Excel • Exposure to a drillhole database e.g. acQuire • Ability to work safely without supervision and in a team • Leadership skills and the ability to training and mentor junior members of staff • Current senior first aid certificate • 4WD defensive driving certificate • Membership of and contribution to professional organization (AusIMM, AIG etc.) would be valuable. With Perth as point of hire, this is a permanent site based position at the Roy Hill Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster. A career with Roy Hill offers you the real chance to play a part in one of Australia’s most important and innovative integrated iron ore mining, rail and port projects. You will be part of a high performance organisation, where a culture of collaboration and personal leadership empowers you to perform at 4 - 0your 5 best. - 2Roy 3 Hill T offers 1 0 a:competitive 3 4 : salary 4 0 and + 1benefits 0 : package, 0 0 including short term and project incentives.

If you meet the requirements for these positions and would like to play a key role in the landmark Roy Hill Project, please apply online now. Applications close on Friday 16th May. Due to the high volume of applications Roy Hill receives for their opportunities, we reserve the right to close a role earlier than the specified close date. Roy Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT – HV ELECTRICIAN – BRISBANE We are looking for a Heavy Mobile Equipment – HV Electrician to undertake planned and unplanned maintenance work on heavy mobile equipment. Located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park, Tom Price is Rio Tinto’s original Pilbara mine, currently employing about 950 people mainly on residential rosters. Tom Price is one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities. What the role entails: This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. Working on 3 days on, 3 nights on and 6 off roster and reporting to the Superintendent Mobile & Light Equipment, you will be implementing effective maintenance practices on plant and equipment and ensuring timely cost effective repairs with minimal down time; responding to system disturbance or equipment failures and working to restore normal operations; undertaking planned maintenance work effectively either individually or in a team environment and performing plant preventative maintenance assigned tasks; promoting HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) awareness amongst the group; and fostering a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will have an electrical trade qualification; a Western Australia (WA) Electrical Workers licence; experience with Electrical Installation testing and tagging or similar; a current Western Australian “C” class driver’s licence; a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence and Senior First Aid certificate will be desirable. Working knowledge of SAP and experience in maintaining repair electric drive mobile equipment such as 830E Haul Trucks and Le Tourneau Wheel Loaders will be highly regarded. Candidates internal to the Rio Tinto Group must advise their managers of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.

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EVENTS

Conferences, seminars & workshops Event submissions can be emailed to editor@miningaustralia.com.au International Uranium Conference 2014 10-11 June Perth, WA Despite a significant short-term downturn in uranium prices the annual International Uranium Conference will continue as an annual event and remains the leading technical uranium conference in Australia. The conference will continue to build upon the AusIMM’s hugely successful series that have been held over the past eight years. The AusIMM International Uranium Conference 2014 returns to Perth and will include a two-day technical program, workshops, technical tours to Perth sites and much more. • AusIMM www.ausimm.com.au

Astana Mining and Metallurgy Conference 12-13 June Astana, Kazakhstan Congress AMM annually unites world political, business, financial and A M 0leaders 5 1 4of _mining 0 0 and 0 _ Pr scientific metallurgical industry for develop-

ment of mutually advantageous partnership, introduction of innovations and attraction of investments. The event holds a number of round tables, forums and a large exhibition, and last year saw more than 1200 delegates from across 20 countries attend. During the mining exhibition there will also be a comptetion, the Golden Hephaestus, which recognises and rewards professionals in the mining iindustry, ranging from a focus on innovation through to mining education. The event will also host the World Mining Congress Organization Committee, ahead of the WMC’s event in Kazakhstan in 2018. • AMM www.amm.kz/en

booming Surat Basin, unmatched in diversity and opportunity. Now in its fourth year this event continues to break all records, attracting visitors from around Australia and across the globe. The Surat Basin covers an extensive area across South West Queensland with billions of dollars in projects under way and in the pipeline. Projects include a new jet capable airport, a new intermodal hub for the western precincts, a revised schedule for the second range crossing, new industrial estates, new shopping centres, new residential sub divisions and new roads. This event provides an excellent environment for businesses and visitors to network, market and generate sales, leads and industry contacts. With over 600 exhibitor sites Surat Basin Energy & for suppliers, service providers, Mining Expo government agencies and 18-19 June manufacturers, the Expo showcases extraordinary opportunities to Toowoomba, QLD engage in this rapidly developing The Surat Basin Energy and Mining region. Expo is Southern Queensland’s o premier d u c energy, t i 1 and2 0 1 4 - 0 4 - 1 7 T 1 0 : 3 6 : 3 2 + • Australian Events mining www.suratbasinexpo.com.au/ resources event, servicing the

Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) 22-24 July Mackay, QLD Presented by REEDMININGEVENTS, QME is the leading QLD showcase for the METS sector and a celebration of mining innovation. It is an essential platform for bringing suppliers face-to-face with the key buyers of Queensland’s mining sector. BETTER Productivity, BETTER Efficiency, BETTER Optimisation, BETTER Mining. • REEDMININGEVENTS 02 9422 2955 www.queenslandminingexpo. com.au

Ninth International Mining Geology Conference 2014 18-20 August Adelaide, SA The International Mining Geology Conference will be held in the city 1of 0Adelaide, : 0 0 South Australia. This will be the ninth in a proud tradition

reaching back to the inaugural event, held in Mount Isa, Queensland in 1990. The International Mining Geology Conference series, jointly convened by the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM), has developed into the premier event in the world of mining geology. The role of mining geologists has increased in importance in recent years. They are now involved in many business-critical steps in the value chain, from interaction with exploration, mine planning and blasting through to mineral processing and marketing. There is now recognition that, because the mining industry is built on minerals, geologists are the key professionals who interact right across the value chain: hence our theme Mining Geology through the value chain. Many believe we are on the cusp of innovations and technology changes that will accelerate this trend. • AusIMM 03 9658 6126 www.ausimm.com.au

DRIVING PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND DE-BOTTLENECKING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY FOR SENIOR DECISION MAKERS

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The inaugural Australian Mining Productivity forum is an invite only event for the most senior decision makers from across the region. The event is designed to maximise interaction and peer learning so attendees can go back to their workplace and implement proven strategies, not just theory.

Get answers on how to drive up productivity at your mine through: • Bespoke energy eﬃciency measures and remote site power. • Remote operation of equipment in a centralised location. • Integrated pit to port logistics management. • Automation of mining equipment.

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Australian Mining, Manufactures Monthly and PACE Magazine invites you to attend the 2014 Women in Industry Awards in Melbourne. This exclusive event aims to raise the profile of women within industry, as well as promote and encourage excellence. The winners will represent high achievers from mining, engineering, manufacturing and process control industries, from the most senior to the stars of tomorrow.

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Wednesday 25 June men in 6:30pm pre drinks, 7pm start Wo Industry Awards Presentation Street, Sydney Ivy Ballroom, 320 - 330 George table of 10 (+ $150 per person or $1,200 for a , pre drinks, GST). Tickets include, admission two course dinner and beverages Cocktail/lounge suit

To view finalists or for more information please visit womeninindustry.com.au or contact Nicole Pusic 02 8484 0944

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