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Around 20,000 tonnes of steel have been salvaged from the recently completed Inland Rail Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 (N2NS Phase 1) project.

Steel salvaged from Inland Rail Narrabri to North Star

Around 20,000 tonnes of steel have been salvaged from the recently completed Inland Rail Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 …
The Australian manufacturer’s latest feeders are designed for weighing and dosing in the food, quarry and mining industries. 

Tecweigh gears up for an exciting 2024

Tecweigh is set for an exciting 2024 after intensive work to bring a new product to market and growth in …
Around 20,000 tonnes of steel have been salvaged from the recently completed Inland Rail Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 (N2NS Phase 1) project.

Steel salvaged from Inland Rail Narrabri to North Star

Around 20,000 tonnes of steel have been salvaged from the recently completed Inland Rail Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 …

New fund to support NSW drought resilience

The NSW Government has created a $250 million fund to improve the drought readiness and resilience of the state’s agriculture …

Belle Banne Conveyors reaches major safety milestone

Belle Banne Conveyors has hit a major milestone, reaching 1 million hours free of a recordable injury.
Valves are a vital part of several bulk handling systems, and picking the right tool for the job can ensure everything runs smoothly.

Turning the spotlight on valves

Valves are a vital part of several bulk handling systems, and picking the right tool for the job can ensure …

Nominations now open for 2024 Bulk Handling Awards

Australian Bulk Handling Review has opened calls for nominations for the 2024 Australian Bulk Handling Awards.

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Flexicon has released a new mobile frame-mounted bulk bag discharger with flexible screw conveyor that allows for rapid, dust free discharging and conveying of bulk materials.

Flexicon unveils new Bulk-Out BFF Series discharger

Flexicon has released a new mobile frame-mounted bulk bag discharger with flexible screw conveyor that allows for rapid, dust free …
A new, semi-portable side tip feeder could be a game changer for reducing costs across several bulk handling industries.

Telestack technology creates smarter material handling

A new, semi-portable side tip feeder could be a game changer for reducing costs across several bulk handling industries.
When a pharmaceutical company needed to automate its packaging operations, it turned to Flexicon screw conveyors.

Automated conveyors feed pharma powders

When a pharmaceutical company needed to automate its packaging operations, it turned to Flexicon screw conveyors.

Regal Rexnord showcases technologies at AIMEX

The Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is one of the country’s longest running mining trade shows. The event provides a …
Kinder Australia has developed a range of idler frames to ensure the backbone of a conveyor system is correctly configured.

Kinder’s idler frames help protect conveyors

Kinder Australia has developed a range of idler frames to ensure the backbone of a conveyor system is correctly configured.
Good feed management is critical for a conveyor system. Steve Davis discusses how to achieve it.

BULKtalk: Managing conveyor feed

Good feed management is critical for a conveyor system. Steve Davis discusses how to achieve it.

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MINING

Capricorn Copper Mine declared critical project

The Queensland Government has appointed three additional mine inspectors and another chief inspector as the resources industry responds to recent mine-related tragedies.

Lake George Mine to undergo remediation works

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Lake Lindsay mine secures expansion

TECHNICAL ARTICLES

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.

Industrial applications of numerical modelling in bulk materials handling

Rail clamp failure modes and maintenance

: Dust in bulk materials handling is a safety, environmental and cost problem. It is a problem that should be managed systematically to the best of our technical ability. Steve Davis explains.

BULKtalk: Dealing with dust

EVENTS

The Women in Industry Awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrials sectors, including in mining, transport, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, bulk handling, waste management, rail and construction and infrastructure.

Winners of the Women in Industry awards announced

Nominations opened for 2023 Bulk Handling Awards

BULK2022 brings industry together

Agriculture

CBH Group breaks 90-year records

The CBH Group has selected a new rail services provider, which will be responsible for rail logistics planning services including train planning and scheduling, tracking, maintenance, inventory control and crew management.
The CBH Group has achieved its best shipping performance in its entire history, outturning more than 21.9 million tonnes out …

EOIs open for wood products innovation

A timber company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Flinders Ports to exclusively develop a port operating model for a proposed seaport on Kangaroo Island.
The Federal Government is seeking expressions of interest to establish two research centres to support the forest and wood products …

Inland Rail provides $244M boost for northwest NSW

Communities in northwest New South Wales have seen an economic boost of $244 million as a result of construction of the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 (N2NS P1) section of the Inland Rail project.
Communities in northwest New South Wales have seen an economic boost of $244 million as a result of construction of …

Bulk Technology

Control Systems Technology (CST) has opened a new office in SA, in response to an increase in demand for bulk handling solutions, particularly in the agriculture and mining industries.

CST development for South Australia

South Australia is experiencing rapid growth in the agricultural and mining industries. In response to the increase in demand for …

Leveraging unrealised value through characterisation

Engineered-in material handling problems are responsible for significant unrealised value in mineral processing plants. Corin Holmes from Jenike & Johanson …
At one of London’s largest grain import/export terminals, there are more than 50 conveyors and elevators operating every day, running at high speeds.

Preventing explosions with Hazardmon

At one of London’s largest grain import/export terminals, there are more than 50 conveyors and elevators operating every day, running …
Cost and time savings are making bulk bags an attractive packaging alternative. ABHR spoke with Packweigh Equipment to learn more.

Packweigh bulks up bags

Cost and time savings are making bulk bags an attractive packaging alternative. ABHR spoke with Packweigh Equipment to learn more.

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HE Silos Forbes is developing new grain technologies that aim to make post harvest grain storage easier and more accessible.

HE Silos fights food shortages

First patented in 1910, Conveyor Belt Scales have become ubiquitous in a wide range of applications, from mining, to aggregate conveying, to ship loading. David Hyer, Thayer Scale president, addresses the common misconceptions surrounding the technology.

Dispelling the common myths about conveyor belt scales

Pilbara industry agrees to support renewable energy

Solving on-site issues can be a tricky task. Oftentimes, customers are not aware of the simple solutions available within their industry. The OPS Group, however, is changing that by helping take the stress out of the process for bulk handling operators.

OPS support stacks up

Thor Global says its latest low-profile telescopic radial stacker has the lowest feed height in the industry. ABHR learns what this will mean for bulk handlers.

How low can Thor Global’s telescoping radial stackers go?

Analysing impact forces and overcoming issues in high-capacity belt support applications

Bulk Industries

Oli Australia has been working with local recyclers to provide advanced electric and pneumatic vibrators and flow aids.

Oli Australia partners with local recycling industry

Oli Australia is helping recyclers with state-of-the-art electric and pneumatic vibrators. 
Sand is being carted to South Australian beaches to combat erosion, as part of the State Government’s $48.4 million plan.

Sand delivered to replenish Stockton Beach

Around 130,000 cubic metres of sand has been delivered to Stockton Beach, NSW, as part of a $6.3 million project …
A compliance enforcement blitz will target more than 300 high-risk workplaces to prevent the deadly lung disease silicosis.

Safe Work Australia urges industry to get silica smart

Safe Work Australia has launched a new phase of its ‘Clean Air. Clear Lungs.’ campaign to improve understanding about silica …
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has unveiled the designs for the Inland Rail Euroa railway station precinct for comment and feedback.

Designs released for Inland Rail Euroa station precinct

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has unveiled the designs for the Inland Rail Euroa railway station precinct for comment …
Australian universities have partnered with a global provider of crop inputs and farm services to grow the agriculture workforce.

Industry partners with unis to address agriculture skills gap

Australian universities have partnered with a global provider of crop inputs and farm services to grow the agriculture workforce.