Monday 18th Jan, 2021
A collaboration of Newcastle businesses, including TUNRA Bulk Solids, HIC Services, and Lindsay Dynan, worked together to improve the throughput of a transfer chute at a prominent Hunter Valley coal mine by using 3D modelling technology.

TUNRA’s 10 Commandments for reliable transfer chute design

Shaun Reid, Dr Jens Plinke and Priscilla Freire offer their top 10 tips on how to design transfer chutes that…
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Boral and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have formed a five-year partnership to accelerate the research, development and commercialisation of low carbon concrete.

Boral secures grant for AI research into improving concrete

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded Boral and the University of NSW (UNSW) a grant to use advanced analytics…
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Phosphate project wins Major Project Status

A $1.5 billion project to mine phosphate in the Northern Territory, which is expected to create more than a thousand…
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BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has awarded McConnell Dowell a contract to build the main berth for the Shiploader and Berth Replacement (SABR) Project at its Hay Point Coal Terminal.  

McConnell Dowell wins Hay Point Coal Terminal contract

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has awarded McConnell Dowell a contract to build the main berth for the Shiploader and Berth…
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Kinder Australia has released a Polyurethane Lining System using a proprietary Kryptane urethane wear liner to meet the demands of particular demands of specific materials.

Kinder Australia to custom shape polyurethane lining

Kinder Australia has released a Polyurethane Lining System using a proprietary Kryptane urethane wear liner to meet the demands of…
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Applications are open for grants worth $4 million to fund projects that enhance traceability in the food supply chain to improve trust in Australian-grown products.

New freight data sharing study published

A new study has used freight data sharing trials from companies such as Woolworths, Nestle and Toll Group to identify…
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Flexicon has released a new low-profile, combination bulk bag/drum filler that can fill bulk bags and drums in low headroom areas.

New Flexicon low profile filler accommodates bulk bags and drums

Flexicon has released a new low-profile, combination bulk bag/drum filler that can fill bulk bags and drums in low headroom…
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New Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network projects revealed

Around $20 million has been allocated to upgrade 95 kilometres of regional roads in Western Australia throughout 2020-21 as part…
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ARTC enhances Inland Rail design to boost jobs

Major enhancements have been made to the planning, design and delivery of Inland Rail to improve safety, efficiency and support…
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