Cortex Intelligent Systems, a company engaged in automated exploratory drilling, is using ifm technology to remotely control the drill rigs under extremely harsh working conditions, with the collaboration resulting in considerable cost-savings for Cortex’s customers.
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Ambiguities identified in Queensland’s industrial manslaughter laws
A law expert has pointed out several ambiguities in language used in the Queensland Government’s new industrial manslaughter laws that will make the prosecution of senior officers for health and safety negligence in the quarrying and mining sectors problematic.
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Quarry Supplier Directory 2020-21 – don’t miss out!
There is still time to register your business for the 2020-21 Quarry Supplier Directory, which closes in a few weeks.
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Sensor solutions for difficult to access plants
VEGA is making its entire range of sensors compatible with smartphones and tablets to provide an ease of access towards remote operation on-site.
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Poly Ripple Screen Cloths
Locker’s Poly Ripple and Split Poly Ripple screencloths provide a lightweight and easy to install solution for quarry operations.
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Milestone for Hornsby Quarry rehabilitation
After 18 months, the last truckload of spoil from the NorthConnex tunnel project has been delivered to Hornsby Quarry.
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Effective dust control in quarries, mines
Coolfog pressurises water to 1000 psi through nozzles producing water droplet particles that create a blanket effect to suppress and control dust.
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Quarry tour proves to be child?s play
A successful quarry and pre-school event has highlighted the benefits of promoting the extractive industry to the community.
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Machine control promotes efficiency, accuracy
An international plant manufacturer has launched a new machine control system that focuses on the efficient movement of aggregates while potentially solving skills shortages in the extractive and construction industries. Damian Christie spoke to Komatsu Australia’s Aaron Marsh about the benefits of intelligent machine control.
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Durable loader boosts efficiency, cuts noise
The Hyundai HL770-9 wheel loader features a Cummins tier-III QSL engine, said to combine full-authority electronic controls with reliable performance.
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