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The 252-hectare world-class facility will be constructed using sustainable and recycled materials supplied by Boral. Image: Boral.

Boral supplying construction materials to NSW-based resort

Boral has been tapped as the major construction materials supplier for Black Rock Motor Resort, Australia’s first multi-million-dollar driving circuit and luxury …
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Mining giant names new chief people officer

Rio Tinto has announced that Georgie Bezette will step into the role of chief people officer from January 2, 2025.
The 252-hectare world-class facility will be constructed using sustainable and recycled materials supplied by Boral. Image: Boral.

Boral supplying construction materials to NSW-based resort

Boral has been tapped as the major construction materials supplier for Black Rock Motor Resort, Australia’s first multi-million-dollar driving circuit and luxury …
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Fenix takes on historic iron ore project

Fenix Resources has taken on ownership of Spartan Resources’ historic Beebynganna Hills iron ore project in Western Australia.
In 2025 regional businesses will further benefit from Inland Rail construction. Image: Inland Rail

Inland Rail spending with local companies

Newly released figures from Inland Rail show that spending with local companies on the Inland Rail alignment has surged past …

Telestack strikes again with award-winning innovation

Telestack has won an award for the design of its side-tipping truck unloader at the International Bulk Journal Awards.
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Remedial works completed at Port of Esperance

Remedial works being carried out on the breakwaters and seawalls at the Port of Esperance have been completed.

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 …

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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

AIMEX to move to Adelaide in 2025

Gearing up for the 2025 PNG Expo

The 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation has drawn researchers and industry together to share knowledge across the two communities. ABHR reports.

ICBMH 2026 sponsors revealed

Agriculture

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 …

Aurora’s Mobile P625 boosts efficiency for client in Methven

The Mobile P625 Conventional Palletising & Wrapping System is designed to be easily moved between locations. Image: Aurora Process Solutions.
ProSeed Processing, a seed cleaning company located near Methven in New Zealand, recently overcame a major challenge with the help …

Bulk Technology

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 …
Sarb Giddey (CSIRO), Gurpreet Kaur (CSIRO), Shannon Ballard (BlueScope), Chris Rowland (Hadean Energy) and Michael Biro (BlueScope) outside the shipping container housing the electrolyser at BlueScope in Port Kembla, NSW. Image: CSIRO.

CSIRO successfully trials hydrogen production technology in NSW

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has successfully trialled its hydrogen production technology at BlueScope’s Port Kembla Steelworks in New South …
The Ontrak Engineering team (L to R): Shannon Lewry, Robyn Lees, Steve Lewry, Adam Lees and Doug Lees. Image: Ontrak Engineering.

Bonfiglioli supports client’s expansion in India

Bonfiglioli Australia is supporting the expansion of its long-timer partner, Ontrak Engineering (local specialist in the design, manufacture and overhaul …
Thayer Scale has developed highly accurate technology that allows producers in a wide range of bulk handling industries to accurately measure their material flow.

Thayer Scale’s non-stop measurement

Thayer Scale has developed highly accurate technology that allows producers in a wide range of bulk handling industries to accurately …

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Bulk Industries

The Rincon project consists of brine extraction using a production wellfield. Image: adobestock.com/RHJ

Rio Tinto approves lithium project in Argentina

Rio Tinto has approved $2.5 billion1 to expand the Rincon project in Argentina, the company’s first commercial scale lithium operation, demonstrating …
The Cultured Hub enables companies to accelerate market entry by saving time and resources. Image: The Cultured Hub

The Cultured Hub opens biotech facility

The Cultured Hub has officially opened its doors, marking a milestone for the global cellular agriculture and food industry communities.
A French sugar producer has incorporated Flexicon equipment as part of its factory modernisation.

Flexicon upgrade sweetens French sugar

A French sugar producer has incorporated Flexicon equipment as part of its factory modernisation.
To honour the 50th anniversary, Bühler K.K. hosted a grand event on November 19 in Japan. Image: Bühler

Bühler celebrates 50 years in Japan

Swiss technology group Bühler is celebrating its 50th anniversary of establishing business in Japan, marking a half-century of successful partnerships …
Viterra employee, Emily Fretwell probing the first 2024/25 harvest delivery to Wolseley, a load of canola. Image: Viterra.

Growers deliver 730,000 tonnes of goods to Viterra

Receivals across the Viterra network increased last week with growers delivering 730,000 tonnes, taking total deliveries for the 2024/25 harvest …