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Iron ore prices to surge as mills lose leverage
The contract price for iron ore could surge by up to 80% from next month amid speculation that earlier predictions of an increase half that size could be grossly under-estimated.
Bligh to ignore miners' stance on QR sell-off
Queensland coal producers have united to bid for ownership of QR’s coal rail network in central Queensland in the face of an unyielding position from the state government.
Atlas Copco introduces energy-efficient screw technology blowers
The new ZS screw blowers will replace the company’s traditional ‘Roots’ type rotary lobe blowers and are expected to generate energy savings of around 30% for users.
Endress+Hauser launches Levelflex M FMP5x range
Endress+Hauser says its latest family of Levelflex guided radar level measurement devices embraces a host of new capabilities, affirming it as one of the leaders in the field.
Siemens’ heavy-duty weighfeeder
Siemens has developed a new heavy-duty weighfeeder for high capacities of up to 800 tph (tons per hour).
Goodyear belt handles over 245,000 tonnes at Grasberg
A Goodyear ST5400 Flexsteel conveyor belt has been in service for over 10 years carrying overburden at Freeport’s giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
Hawk opens office in New South Wales
Hawk, a leading global provider of level, positioning and flow measurement technology, has opened a new sales office in New South Wales.
ESS confirmed as first sponsor of 2010 Awards
ESS Engineering Services and Supplies, a long time supporter of the Australian Bulk Handling Awards, has signed up for the 2010 event which will be held on 11th November at the Hillstone St Lucia, Brisbane.
RCR to supply two giant apron feeders to BHP Billiton’s Yandi
RCR Engineering’s strategic supply agreement for BHP Billiton’s apron feeders will see the engineering firm supply two units to a crushing tower as part of the Rapid Growth Project 5.
Beumer’s heat resistant apron conveyors
Beumer says its conveyors excel in hot conditions, of up to 600C, for carrying material such as clinker in the cement industry.
RUD’s new apron feeder design
RUD’s machines feature the company’s Round Steel Link Chain (RSLC) pan conveyor components, as well as innovative pan geometry.
An introduction to magnetic separation
In this article, *Peter Wei of Kinder & Company describes the use of magnetic separation in the protection of crushing equipment in the quarrying, recycling and mining industries.
Gladstone Ports reclaim tunnel spillage project
Materials Handling Optimisation (MHO) produced a concept and detail design at RG Tanna for stockpiles 16 through 18 reclaim tunnel conveyors to improve throughput and reduce spillage associated with the stockpile discharger systems.
The companies: five of the best
In terms of suppliers, providers of dust suppressants to the Australian market range from a giant, research-driven conglomerate like DuPont, to smaller specialist and family-owned companies. The latter include companies with a focus on dust, as well as chemical companies which offer a dust suppressant as part of a larger range of industrial chemicals.
Anglo Coal’s Callide veneering experience
Anglo Coal acted early to install two dust suppression systems at its Callide mine. ABHR editor Charles Macdonald spoke to Ed Crawford, coal specialist, Anglo Coal Callide Mine.
Independent testing of veneers
Testing of dust suppressants is carried out by consultants like John Planner, principal of Introspec Consulting, who uses facilities at the University of Newcastle and at TUNRA for his laboratory and wind tunnel work.
Tackling dust from coal and iron ore trains
Communities are up in arms over dust from coal and iron ore trains. In turn, miners and rail companies are turning to solutions such as chemical dust suppressants. But questions remain over who should foot the bill. Charles Macdonald reports.
Recent advances in bulk materials handling – a UK perspective
This paper focuses on providing an overview of various advances made in bulk materials handling practice in the United Kingdom in recent years.
Liebherr introduces bulk and material handling machine
German manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, Liebherr will introduce a bulk material handling machine at the Bauma exhibition in Munich in late April.
