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Westshore’s potash expansion project will receive potash shipments by rail. Image: ALPINE

Westshore Terminals awards ALPINE with contract

ALPINE, a global bulk materials handling original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has been awarded a major contract by Westshore Terminals for …
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Low-emissions technology to receive $750m boost

The development of new low-emissions technology to ensure the future of Australian metals will soon become possible as the Federal …
Westshore’s potash expansion project will receive potash shipments by rail. Image: ALPINE

Westshore Terminals awards ALPINE with contract

ALPINE, a global bulk materials handling original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has been awarded a major contract by Westshore Terminals for …
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Port of Brisbane operations resume following ex-Cyclone Alfred

Container logistics operations through the Port of Brisbane resumed limited operations early Monday March 10 despite heavy rain, flooding and …
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Port of Newcastle advances its Clean Energy Precinct

Port of Newcastle has made another significant step to advance its Clean Energy Precinct (CEP), signing a formal Advisory Agreement …
Ranger Uranium Mine near Jabiru in the Northern Territory. Image: ChameleonsEye/shutterstock.com

Northern Territory offering critical mineral opportunities

Thirteen minerals have been listed as having emerging geological potential in the 2025 edition of the Critical Minerals in the Northern …
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IFM, Ampol and GrainCorp welcome $250m for LCLF

IFM Investors, Ampol and GrainCorp welcome the Federal Government’s announcement to commit $250 million to low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) …

Conveyors

In industries where conveyor systems are the backbone of operations, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency is vital. Kinder’s range of safety and electrical conveyor technology offers innovative solutions designed to maintain safe and reliable conveyor functionality, even under the most extreme conditions.

Protecting people and operations with Kinder’s conveyor safety switches

In industries where conveyor systems are the backbone of operations, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency is vital. Kinder’s range of …
Work experience in Karratha. Image: Fenner Conveyors

Fenner Conveyors helping women break the mining glass ceiling

Fenner Conveyors has invited high school students to see what it’s like to be part of the company’s field-based conveyor …
Sebastian Famularo pictured between the “high winders”. Image: Fenner Conveyors

Fenner providing colourful winders for a healthy cause

Within the Fenner Conveyors Group, Belle Banne Conveyors lead the engineering, design and delivery of specialised belt handling equipment, including …
Solar panels on Whyalla site. Image: Fenner Conveyors

Fenner Conveyors lighting up Australia with solar solutions

As part of Fenner Conveyors’ commitment to reducing environmental impact and supporting a sustainable future, it has successfully installed solar …
The “SI” conveyor can be horizontal or inclined or declined. Image: Thayer Scale

Thayer Scale introduces new sanitary “SI” insertion weigh belt feeder

Thayer Scale introduces a new sanitary version of its series model “SI” insertion weigh belt feeder.
The K-Protector return idler guard is designed for convenient access for maintenance and is available to suit all conveyor roller diameters and belt widths. It is lightweight and its design allows for easy but safe access for roller change out or cleaning.

Investing in safety guarding

Safety guarding is a critical investment for material handling operations. It ensures worker safety, OHS compliance, and extended equipment wear …

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MINING

UGL, a CIMIC Group company, has been awarded around $150 million worth of new contracts and contract extensions in Western Australia.

UGL wins $150M worth of contracts

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Thiess extends three-year contract with QCoal

TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Shaun Reid, operations manager at TUNRA Bulk Solids, and Mitch Boots, PhD Student at the University of Newcastle, share details on their ongoing research into bulk bag performance. This project has been commissioned by the International Fine Particle Research Institute.

Towards improved FIBC performance

Coupled SPH and DEM modelling of a cohesive material discharged from a conveyor belt. (a) Experiment, (b) simulation.

The right tool for the job

Enes Kaya explores the origins, principles, effectiveness, and limitations of physical scale modelling in chute design, comparing it to other techniques such as continuum mechanics and discrete element method modelling.

Physical scale modelling of transfer chutes

EVENTS

Thousands of mining delegates from Australia and around the world will make their way to Adelaide on 23–25 September. Image: Prime Creative Media

Secure a spot at AIMEX 2025

The Bulk Expo hosted several discussions about emerging technology. Image: Prime Creative Media

BULKED up expo

Peter Swan and Bruce Ennnis at BULK2024. Image: Page Macrae

Data, dust suppression and the competitive edge

Agriculture

CBH Group completes Broomehill rapid rail project

Network sites at Broomehill. Image: CBH Group
The CBH Group is pleased to announce the completion of the Broomehill rapid rail outloading and siding project (“the Broomehill …

KE sees encouraging results from BunkerStacker automation trials in 2024

South Australian engineering company, Kilic Engineering (KE), has taken another iterative step in its plan to automate its BunkerStacker range.
South Australian engineering company, Kilic Engineering (KE), has taken another iterative step in its plan to automate its BunkerStacker range.

The Cultured Hub opens biotech facility

The Cultured Hub enables companies to accelerate market entry by saving time and resources. Image: The Cultured Hub
The Cultured Hub has officially opened its doors, marking a milestone for the global cellular agriculture and food industry communities.

Bulk Technology

Intertek offers a methodology that ensures precise measurement of stockpile tonnage and energy determination while prioritising accuracy.

An advanced methodology for the regulatory assessment of coal

Accurate coal stock assessment in thermal power generation is essential for informed decision-making.
Concetti, a manufacturer of weighing, filling, and palletising systems, has invested into its Australian infrastructure to deliver reliable and efficient service.

Concetti expands Australian service infrastructure

Concetti, a manufacturer of weighing, filling, and palletising systems, has invested into its Australian infrastructure to deliver reliable and efficient …
Pace Company’s Doris Harkness, alongside her son Nik. Image: Vortex Global

Vortex Global expands worldwide operations

Vortex Global has expanded its worldwide operations with recent partnerships and acquisitions.
South Australian engineering company, Kilic Engineering (KE), has taken another iterative step in its plan to automate its BunkerStacker range.

KE sees encouraging results from BunkerStacker automation trials in 2024

South Australian engineering company, Kilic Engineering (KE), has taken another iterative step in its plan to automate its BunkerStacker range.

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Bulk Industries

The Portland Company’s PANTHERA-PACKER PVT — a predefined rotary packing machine. Image: The Portland Company.

Haver & Boecker partners with the Portland Company to offer solution

The Portland Company, offering the world’s first Assemble to Order (ATO) packing equipment product line in partnership with Haver & …
Vortex Aero-Slide. Image: Vortex Global Solutions

Portland cement customer chooses Vortex for US loadout facility

Vortex Global Solutions has been selected to supply key equipment for a Portland cement loadout facility in the Mid-West region …
Grantville, Victoria. Image: Boral

Boral acquires sand supply business in Victoria

Boral has acquired Sand Supplies Pty Ltd (Sand Supplies), which includes two sand quarries in Victoria, about 100km south-east of …
Dr Rajeev Roychand (left) and Professor Jie Li (right) celebrate their national research award with RMIT Vice-Chancellor Professor Alec Cameron at Parliament House in Canberra. Image: RMIT

RMIT wins national research award for coffee concrete

RMIT University’s coffee concrete innovators have won an award at Universities Australia’s Shaping Australia Awards in the Problem Solver category, …
CEP community consultation. Image: Port of Newcastle

Momentum gaining for Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct

Momentum continues with Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP), as it starts community engagement on the development of the …