Latest News

Image: Henri Koskinen/stock.adobe.com

WA government looking at new lithium by-product

The Western Australian (WA) government is keen to look at opportunities associated with the co-products of lithium processing.
Training specialists from equipment manufacturers who offer training programs like Martin Engineering, focus on overall conveyor performance and safety training.

Keys to successful conveyor safety and maintenance training

Bulk-handling conveyors are massive, powerful systems that move tons of material per hour in complex networks over long distances. Whether …
Image: Henri Koskinen/stock.adobe.com

WA government looking at new lithium by-product

The Western Australian (WA) government is keen to look at opportunities associated with the co-products of lithium processing.
The partnership will continue to focus on the key areas of the early years. Image: AdobeStock/Louis-Photo

BHP and government partnership extending Pilbara education

A successful partnership that benefits students in public schools in the Pilbara will continue for a further four years under …
Jersery Spirit exporting sulphur. Image: Southern Ports

Southern Ports exports sulphur from Esperance

Southern Ports has again demonstrated its capability to adapt to trade requirements by exporting approximately 33,000 tonnes of sulphur from …
Network sites at Broomehill. Image: CBH Group

CBH Group completes Broomehill rapid rail project

The CBH Group is pleased to announce the completion of the Broomehill rapid rail outloading and siding project (“the Broomehill …
Pivoting Chute Diverter handling coal. Image: Vortex Global Solutions

Enhancing coal handling efficiency with pivoting chute diverters

Coal holds a significant place in Indonesia’s energy sector and economy. As of 2022, coal accounted for 43 per cent …

Conveyors

Conveyors are the backbone of bulk handling – and often the most expensive parts of the bulk handling process.

Showcasing the backbone of bulk handling

Conveyors are the backbone of bulk handling – and often the most expensive parts of the bulk handling process.
Conveyor Components Company has more than six decades of industry experience. Image: Conveyor Components Company

Switched-on safety

A US-based manufacturer has bundled several of its most popular components to offer Australian bulk handling sites an even better …
The CFC was created to address the difficulties of cleaning textured belt profiles. Image: Flexco Australia.

Flexco reveals new belt cleaner for Chevron Belts

The Chevron Finger Belt Cleaner is Flexco Australia’s newest innovation, delivering optimal cleaning performance for chevron and cleated belts.
Fourthane’s solutions are easy to apply. Image: Fourthane.

Focused on Australia

Fourthane has launched in Australia to revolutionise mining solutions and help reduce downtime.
Flexicon TIP-TITE®. Mobile Drum Tipper with integral flexible screw conveyor is designed for use in hazardous locations. Image: Flexicon.

Flexicon introduces mobile drum tipper

A new TIP-TITE® Mobile Drum Tipper with integral flexible screw conveyor is designed for use in hazardous locations.
In the demanding world of mining and heavy industry, efficiency and safety are paramount. Minprovise International has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, and its award-winning remote-controlled mini loader, the Dugless 903, is a testament to this commitment.

How one operator can do the work of a team

In the demanding world of mining and heavy industry, efficiency and safety are paramount. Minprovise International has consistently been at …

Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!

362+Followers
813+Followers
2779+Followers

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

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

Data, dust suppression and the competitive edge

AIMEX to move to Adelaide in 2025

Gearing up for the 2025 PNG Expo

Agriculture

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.

American automation in Australia

Satake can build machinery specific to the Australian market and quickly fabricate spare parts. Images: Satake.
Caillum Coleman recently visited several major feed mills in the United States. He shares his findings with ABHR.

Catching up with the neighbours

HE Silos manufactures livestock feeder and agricultural silo. Image: HE Silos.
NSW-based silo manufacturer HE Silos Forbes with their sister company Grain Storage Technology has expanded into South Australia. ABHR finds …

Bulk Technology

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.
Electric brakes stand out for many sites thanks to their maintainability. Image: Johnson Industries.

No stopping electric brakes

A Canada-based manufacturer has seen an increase in demand for electric brakes. ABHR speaks to the company’s head of sales …

Most Popular Right Now

Bulk Industries

Port Botany is the only port in Australia with on-dock rail within each container terminal. Image: NSW Ports

NSW Ports introduces Stage Two of Ports’ On-Dock Program

The rail capacity of Sydney’s freight supply chains will receive a boost with Stage Two of NSW Ports’ On-Dock Rail …
AIMEX take place at the Adelaide Showgrounds every two years. Image: Prime Creative Media

AIMEX moves to Adelaide

Following a successful bid by the South Australian government and influential mining stakeholders, Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) – Australia’s …
Boral chief executive officer Vik Bansal with Federal MP Chris Bowen. Image: Boral

Net-zero’s next frontier

While much of the focus in heavy industries is on decarbonising equipment, site facilities could be the next key area …
An insulated mass flow bin ready for transport. Image: Bulk Handling Technologies

Built for the future minerals

With a continuing focus on critical minerals, Bulk Handling Technologies has designed and manufactured a Loss-In-Weight Feed System to control …
Two winners for the Problem Solver category will be awarded. Image: RMIT

Coffee concrete cements RMIT’s lead for national research award

RMIT University’s coffee concrete innovators is leading in the popular vote for Universities Australia’s Shaping Australia Awards in the Problem …