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Tackling dust from coal and iron ore trains — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 09:55 AM

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.

Independent testing of veneers — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 09:59 AM

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.

Anglo Coal’s Callide veneering experience — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 10:02 AM

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.

The companies: five of the best — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 10:06 AM

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.

Gladstone Ports reclaim tunnel spillage project — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:08 AM

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.

An introduction to magnetic separation — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:14 AM

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.

RUD’s new apron feeder design — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:18 AM

RUD’s machines feature the company’s Round Steel Link Chain (RSLC) pan conveyor components, as well as innovative pan geometry.

Transmin launches Low Profile Feeder — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:20 AM

 

Beumer’s heat resistant apron conveyors — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:21 AM

Beumer says its conveyors excel in hot conditions, of up to 600C, for carrying material such as clinker in the cement industry.

RCR to supply two giant apron feeders to BHP Billiton’s Yandi — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:28 AM

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.

ESS confirmed as first sponsor of 2010 Awards — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:35 AM

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.

Hawk opens office in New South Wales — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:37 AM

Hawk, a leading global provider of level, positioning and flow measurement technology, has opened a new sales office in New South Wales.

Goodyear belt handles over 245,000 tonnes at Grasberg — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Mar 05, 2010 11:44 AM

A Goodyear ST5400 Flexsteel conveyor belt has been in service for over 10 years carrying overburden at Freeport’s giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia.