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Austmine backs AIMEX 2025

Austmine, a not-for-profit industry association for the Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector, has backed Asia-Pacific’s International Mining …
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HAVER & BOECKER showcasing new innovations at bauma 2025

HAVER & BOECKER is exhibiting at bauma 2025, showcasing innovations across its portfolio of technology brands.

Austmine backs AIMEX 2025

Austmine, a not-for-profit industry association for the Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector, has backed Asia-Pacific’s International Mining …
The acquisition establishes a new cornerstone for Motion’s west coast operations. Image: Motion Australia

Motion strengthens national footprint with Wittenbaker acquisition

By integrating Wittenbaker Engineering Services, Motion Asia Pacific enhances its ability to serve Australia’s heavy industries, with a strong focus …
OTR tyres are designed for demanding conditions and to support heavy machinery. Image: Boral

Boral launches crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen

Boral has launched an Australian-first proprietary crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen that replaces common crumbed rubber with that from Off the …
Port of Hay Point. Image: North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

Report shows Queensland ports’ $35B impact on state economy

The ports of Mackay, Hay Point and Abbot Point contribute an impressive $31.7 billion annually to the state’s economy, a …
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Low-emissions technology to receive $750m boost

The development of new low-emissions technology to ensure the future of Australian metals will soon become possible as the Federal …

Conveyors

Rio Tinto staff at Fenner Conveyors manufacturing centre. Image: Fenner Conveyors

Fenner Conveyors and Rio Tinto renew partnership

The partnership for Australian manufacturing has been renewed with a new five-year contract.
In industries where conveyor systems are the backbone of operations, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency is vital. Kinder’s range of safety and electrical conveyor technology offers innovative solutions designed to maintain safe and reliable conveyor functionality, even under the most extreme conditions.

Protecting people and operations with Kinder’s conveyor safety switches

In industries where conveyor systems are the backbone of operations, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency is vital. Kinder’s range of …
Work experience in Karratha. Image: Fenner Conveyors

Fenner Conveyors helping women break the mining glass ceiling

Fenner Conveyors has invited high school students to see what it’s like to be part of the company’s field-based conveyor …
Sebastian Famularo pictured between the “high winders”. Image: Fenner Conveyors

Fenner providing colourful winders for a healthy cause

Within the Fenner Conveyors Group, Belle Banne Conveyors lead the engineering, design and delivery of specialised belt handling equipment, including …
Solar panels on Whyalla site. Image: Fenner Conveyors

Fenner Conveyors lighting up Australia with solar solutions

As part of Fenner Conveyors’ commitment to reducing environmental impact and supporting a sustainable future, it has successfully installed solar …
The “SI” conveyor can be horizontal or inclined or declined. Image: Thayer Scale

Thayer Scale introduces new sanitary “SI” insertion weigh belt feeder

Thayer Scale introduces a new sanitary version of its series model “SI” insertion weigh belt feeder.

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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

Thousands of mining delegates from Australia and around the world will make their way to Adelaide on 23–25 September. Image: Prime Creative Media

Secure a spot at AIMEX 2025

The Bulk Expo hosted several discussions about emerging technology. Image: Prime Creative Media

BULKED up expo

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

Data, dust suppression and the competitive edge

Agriculture

Stacked Farm providing fresh food at Melbourne Airport

Image: Stacked Farm
A $150 million high-tech farm at Melbourne Airport is set to transform the way Australians access fresh, affordable and locally …

CBH Group completes Broomehill rapid rail project

Network sites at Broomehill. Image: CBH Group
The CBH Group is pleased to announce the completion of the Broomehill rapid rail outloading and siding project (“the Broomehill …

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.
South Australian engineering company, Kilic Engineering (KE), has taken another iterative step in its plan to automate its BunkerStacker range.

Bulk Technology

Intertek has integrated certified land surveyors into its ASA team. Image: Intertek

Conducting analytical stockpile assessments

Intertek’s Nicholas Davies speaks to ABHR about how the company is providing accurate tonnage via its Analytical Stockpile Assessment method.
Intertek offers a methodology that ensures precise measurement of stockpile tonnage and energy determination while prioritising accuracy.

An advanced methodology for the regulatory assessment of coal

Accurate coal stock assessment in thermal power generation is essential for informed decision-making.
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.

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Bulk Industries

The PXT Cushion has been rigorously tested at Australian mines to ensure its reliability. Image: Flexco

Flexco cushioning conveyors

Flexco engineering manager Shaun Santana explains how the newly developed Flextreme PXT cushion is being used with conveyors for mining …
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IFM, Ampol and GrainCorp welcome $250m for LCLF

IFM Investors, Ampol and GrainCorp welcome the Federal Government’s announcement to commit $250 million to low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) …
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South Australia gaining new graphite hub

The federal government has granted major project status in South Australia to Quantum Graphite and Sunlands Energy Co’s Eyre Peninsula …
The Portland Company’s PANTHERA-PACKER PVT — a predefined rotary packing machine. Image: The Portland Company.

Haver & Boecker partners with the Portland Company to offer solution

The Portland Company, offering the world’s first Assemble to Order (ATO) packing equipment product line in partnership with Haver & …
Vortex Aero-Slide. Image: Vortex Global Solutions

Portland cement customer chooses Vortex for US loadout facility

Vortex Global Solutions has been selected to supply key equipment for a Portland cement loadout facility in the Mid-West region …