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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 … William Arnott2 days agoNovember 27, 2023

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 … William Arnott1 day agoNovember 28, 2023

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 … William Arnott2 days agoNovember 27, 2023

Belle Banne Conveyors reaches major safety milestone

Belle Banne Conveyors has hit a major milestone, reaching 1 million hours free of a recordable injury.William Arnott2 days agoNovember 27, 2023

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 … William Arnott7 days agoNovember 22, 2023

Nominations now open for 2024 Bulk Handling Awards

Australian Bulk Handling Review has opened calls for nominations for the 2024 Australian Bulk Handling Awards.William ArnottNovember 22, 2023, 9:17 amNovember 22, 2023

Capricorn Copper Mine declared critical project

Queensland’s deputy Premier has declared the Capricorn Copper Recovery and Extension Project a prescribed project and a critical infrastructure project.William ArnottNovember 21, 2023, 3:51 pmNovember 21, 2023

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Conveyors

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 … William ArnottOctober 31, 2023, 4:06 pmOctober 31, 2023

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.William ArnottOctober 20, 2023, 11:53 amOctober 25, 2023

Automated conveyors feed pharma powders

When a pharmaceutical company needed to automate its packaging operations, it turned to Flexicon screw conveyors.William ArnottOctober 17, 2023, 8:28 amOctober 17, 2023

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 … William ArnottOctober 4, 2023, 9:42 amOctober 4, 2023

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.William ArnottSeptember 11, 2023, 3:44 pmSeptember 11, 2023

BULKtalk: Managing conveyor feed

Good feed management is critical for a conveyor system. Steve Davis discusses how to achieve it.Steve DavisSeptember 5, 2023, 4:15 pmOctober 12, 2023

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MINING

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

William ArnottNovember 17, 2023, 9:42 amNovember 17, 2023

Lake Lindsay mine secures expansion

William ArnottNovember 16, 2023, 8:54 amNovember 16, 2023

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

William ArnottNovember 14, 2023, 11:11 amNovember 14, 2023

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

William Arnott6 days agoNovember 23, 2023

Rail clamp failure modes and maintenance

Paul MunzenbergerNovember 20, 2023, 4:18 pmNovember 20, 2023

: 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

Steve DavisOctober 12, 2023, 8:04 amOctober 12, 2023

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

William ArnottJune 14, 2023, 10:11 amJune 14, 2023

Nominations opened for 2023 Bulk Handling Awards

Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2023, 8:22 amNovember 16, 2023

BULK2022 brings industry together

Staff WriterOctober 10, 2022, 9:54 amMay 12, 2023

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 … William ArnottNovember 1, 2023, 10:16 amNovember 1, 2023

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 … William ArnottOctober 25, 2023, 10:06 amOctober 25, 2023

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 … William ArnottOctober 24, 2023, 1:40 pmOctober 24, 2023

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 … William Arnott5 hours agoNovember 29, 2023

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 … Corin HolmesNovember 13, 2023, 11:36 amNovember 15, 2023

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 … William ArnottNovember 1, 2023, 1:00 pmNovember 2, 2023

Packweigh bulks up bags

Cost and time savings are making bulk bags an attractive packaging alternative. ABHR spoke with Packweigh Equipment to learn more.William ArnottOctober 25, 2023, 11:14 amOctober 25, 2023