Can sustainability solve mining’s productivity challenges?

Can sustainability solve mining’s productivity challenges?

Jul 31, 2015 | Systems

In light of decreasing commodity prices and environmental pressures, mining experts are assessing how extractive processes can become more efficient. Ideally, miners would like to minimise the amount of resources they consume while maximising production. This is a...
Should miners employ proactive or reactive maintenance?

Should miners employ proactive or reactive maintenance?

Jul 20, 2015 | Services

Deploying innovative technologies and equipment to improve productivity is characteristic of today’s global extractive industry. According to the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM), fiscal, economic and – in some cases –...
How can miners solve bridging and ratholing?

How can miners solve bridging and ratholing?

Jul 8, 2015 | Services

Equipment managers have done a good job designing bin level indicators resilient to common storage issues. Although these instruments provide operators with accurate contents readings, they can do little to prevent ratholing and bridging inside containers. Let’s...
Ways to secure the future of mining in NSW

Ways to secure the future of mining in NSW

Jul 2, 2015 | SRO Technology News

The future of the resources sector has been in the spotlight over recent months, and New South Wales has been the focus of much of this speculation. While the state has relied on its mining industry for many years, there had been concerns that a downturn in activity...