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Keeping a repeater or camera running at the far end of your property usually means keeping a diesel generator running too. That generator needs refuelling, servicing and regular checks, and...
Bushfire, flood and severe storm season in Australia is not a possibility to plan around, it is a schedule and in most emergencies, the first thing to go is not...
The first thing an approaching vehicle will see is not the boundary fence of your work site. The first thing it will see is the sign. When a live construction...
By the time a copper theft is discovered on a construction site, the damage is already done. Materials are gone. Wiring is cut, often torn out rather than unscrewed. Grounds...
Most Tier-2 mining operations are not running the site they were originally designed to run. Layouts have shifted, fleets have grown by accumulation rather than plan and the technology stack...
Installing mining technology is the easy part. For Tier-2 mining operations, the value does not come from the day a system goes live. It comes from that system still performing...
For Tier-2 mining operations running remote or regional sites, mining communications networks are not a nice-to-have. They are core operational infrastructure. When your network goes down, so does visibility across...
For Tier-2 mining operations across Western Australia, getting the right technology onto your site or equipment and keeping it operational is rarely straightforward; let’s be honest, at times, a headache...
Mine sites are high-risk environments where the margin for error is extremely slim. When light vehicles, heavy mobile equipment and autonomous fleets share the same operating areas, a clear access strategy is crucial. A dependable light vehicle (LV) boom gate trailer or skid solution can help create controlled points of entry and crossing on mine sites which supports safer interactions and smoother flow across critical zones.
In mining, change rarely arrives quietly. It builds over time in pilot projects, new regulations and “temporary” workarounds, then suddenly it feels like the whole industry has shifted at once....
In 2023, livestock thieves stole 700 sheep from a Victorian property, one of the largest incidents reported in recent years. Livestock theft alone is estimated to cost Australian farmers more...
There’s no sugar coating it. Mining is one of Australia’s biggest obstacles to a clean energy future. Our mining industry makes up around 10% of Australia’s total energy use, a...
In the fast-paced mining industry, every minute counts. Keeping a stable supply chain is crucial for staying competitive. Unfortunately, supply chains are vulnerable, and mining operations deal with some unique...
In the fast-paced mining industry, every minute counts. Keeping a stable supply chain is crucial for staying competitive. Unfortunately, supply chains are vulnerable, and mining operations deal with some unique...
As technology evolves, the mining industry is transforming in exciting ways, particularly through the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT). Imagine a world where your mining operations don’t just...
In the fast-paced world of mining, keeping equipment running efficiently is crucial to minimising downtime and maintaining productivity. Predictive maintenance is a revolutionary solution, providing mining companies with a data-driven...
Whether it’s a mining site, a construction zone, or an event venue, proper illumination is essential to keep activities running smoothly and securely. Our LED Solar Lighting Trailers offer a...
Boom gates are essential components in various industrial applications, providing critical access control and security for sites such as mining operations, construction areas, and agricultural fields. There are three common...
Solar surveillance trailers are revolutionising security measures across the globe, offering an effective, eco-friendly solution for monitoring activities in various settings. Within Australia’s vast mining industry, where locations often lack...
Autonomous mining is a new technology that has seen an increase in use across the mining industry, from haul trucks to security systems. How is it done, and what does...
It's no secret that the mining industry has been facing challenges and difficulties in recent years. These challenges show that the mining industry must adapt and change to keep up...
Over the last two decades, Australia has built a reputation as a world leader in mining. The country’s rich natural resource deposits make it a literal and metaphorical gold mine,...
In October’s Resources Review, innovation in mining was spotlighted, along with how MTGA is helping to drive this change across the industry. Now, we take that conversation further. In this...
Start Mining Fast: 5 Tips for Launching Mining Projects Every new mine begins with pressure: capital commitments, compliance requirements, and deadlines to meet production targets. Getting a site operational quickly...
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites have boomed in popularity in Australia over the last few years, not just for commercial applications but consumer as well. For people across the world,...
Think of work site safety solutions and you might picture fluorescent vests, hard hats, and warning labels. But these days, site safety is more complex than ever. With innovations in...
Mining CapEx is Over The Past Year. What Happens Now? Capex growth and new capital expenditure in the private sector both dropped in FY2024. With global markets in flux, what’s...
The mining industry is more connected than ever before, and there’s no sign of slowing down. New technology like autonomous vehicles, advanced sensors, and wearables all require connections, transmitting data...
Australian Mining Equipment: Key Trends and Insights for 2025 Australia is a global leader when it comes to mining equipment. With Western Australia and Queensland cementing themselves as hubs for...
No matter what industry you work in, proper workplace safety is essential. Even more so when you’re working with immense, dangerous machinery in the form of excavators, trucks and bulldozers. ...
In 2013 the mining sector consumed around 547 petajoules of power. In 2023, this figure had climbed to 766 PJ, an increase of more than 40%. That’s about 10% of...
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