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Prospect Awards exhibit mining’s best
The Prospect Awards take place on March 17 2022.
Prospect Awards finalists exhibit mining’s best
NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2021 AUSTRALIAN MINING PROSPECT AWARDS ARE WRAPPING UP WITH FAMILIAR FACES AND UNIQUE TALENTS AMONG THIS YEAR’S CONTENDERS.
The Prospect Awards is a mainstay event that showcases the best innovations and projects developed by mining and METS (mining equipment, technology and services) companies, as well as the people who work behind-the-scenes to lead the industry to success.
Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 awards show is moving forward, albeit on a new date of March 17 2022 at The Greek Club in Brisbane.
The first wave of finalists are for the Excellence in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Application, Excellence in Environmental Management, Excellence in Mine Safety and Innovative Mining Solution awards.
Prospect Awards events manager Lauren Winterbottom thanks each of the talented individuals and organisations that submitted an application.
“Each finalist reflects the innovative prowess of Australia’s mining industry and the potential it exhibits in the face of adversity and global transformation,” Winterbottom says.
EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IIOT) APPLICATION
The Excellence in IIoT Application award highlights an outstanding implementation of IIoT that enhances mining and minerals processing.
Finalists for this forward-thinking award include Fenner Dunlop, Flexco, Coolon and Pitcrew AI.
Fenner Dunlop has been recognised for its iBelt solution, which transforms conveyor maintenance processes to monitor, plan and access predictions in real time, both on and off site, to boost productivity.
Flexco has put forward its Elevate i3 Device, which acts as a wireless platform that can transfer realtime data remotely from an intuitive digital dashboard.
LED lighting company Coolon received a finalist nod for its Coolon Brilliant Connected lights product, which contains smart wireless networking nodes that automatically
create a wireless mesh network to enable IIoT services to operate.
Pitcrew AI has been recognised for its Autonomous OTR Tyre inspection solution, which is a solar powered product that inspects damage to OTR tyres that are seen on many mining vehicles without human intervention.
EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The Excellence in Environmental Management award recognises a mine, company or project that has carried out a forward-thinking environmentally focussed program.
This year’s finalists include Gold Fields, Yancoal, Geoimage and SoilCyclers.
Gold Fields submitted its Agnew hybrid renewable project for its ability to deliver 50 to 60 per cent clean energy with 99.99 per cent reliability, setting a global benchmark for renewable energy in mining.
Coal miner Yancoal has received a finalist position for its rehabilitation of the Premier Coal operation in Western Australia into Lake Kepwari.
Geoimage’s groundWATCH digital application has also been recognised for its ability to allow systematic viewing of ground changes.
SoilCyclers has achieved finalist status for its Recycling Overburden and Mine Void Water collaboration, which was successful in rehabilitating Idemitsu’s Ensham coal mine in Queensland.
EXCELLENCE IN MINE SAFETY, OH&S – PROUDLY SPONSORED BY VOCUS
Safety is a crucial factor at any mine site and the excellence in Mine Safety, OH&S award highlights a mine, company or project that has increased safety, removed risk or reduced worker issues.
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This year’s finalists are Yancoal, Road Safe Moranbah, Mitchell Services and Mader Group.
Yancoal will compete for the award with its Yarrabee Way – Safety Culture Framework, which is developed by the company’s workers to understand and control its risks.
Road Safe Moranbah has been recognised for its ability to target community safety following a fatal crash on the Peak Downs Highway and encourages further research.
Mitchell Services submitted its Frontline-driven Fatal Risk Management, which has developed and implemented a critical risk management system that is focussed on workforce-led critical thinking and innovation.
Mader Group is recognised as a finalist for its Improving Fleet Safety program, which involved the adoption of an in-vehicle monitoring system that provides live tracking of drivers.
INNOVATIVE MINING SOLUTION – PROUDLY SPONSORED BY AUSTMINE
The Innovative Mining solution award recognises a mine, company or project that has developed a unique mining solution for the industry.
Finalists for the award comprise Aggreko, Geographe, newGen Group and Technofast Industries.
Aggreko’s Aggreko Virtual Gas Power Plants has been put forward for developing the first mining power station that includes the application of gas generators and a virtual pipeline of LNG to power an underground mining operation that reduces diesel power.
Geographe has also demonstrated innovation through its Geographe Ball Stud Removal Tool, which is a safer, faster and quieter method of removing ball studs from heavy equipment to save significant labour costs. newGen Group has received a finalist position for its ArmourGRAPH solution, which uses graphene nanoplatelets to enhance wear materials through areas including abrasion resistance and tear strength.
Technofast Industries has submitted its Technofast EziTite Hydraulic Head Nut for the award. The solution replaces solid mechanical nuts of gyratory rock and ore crushers to enhance safety cut downtime and provide easy installation.
Thank you to Prospect Awards sponsors National Group, Liebherr, SEW-Eurodrive, Epiroc, Austmine, Flexco, CRC and Vocus for supporting the program.
Tickets for the evening are now available online at www. prospectawards.com.au
The remaining award finalists will be revealed in the next edition of Safe to Work.
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