Archive for category: Undergound Mining

In Australia, and around the world, Caterpillar machinery has become a familiar sight across the mining landscape. It would be hard to find an Australian mine that doesn’t have at least one of Caterpillar’s bright yellow machines working hard on the surface or underground. The company has certainly come a long way since it began in 1890. Today, it continues to evolve to meet the demands of its customers and the industry. So, what is it specifically about Caterpillar that makes it a leading name in mining equipment? 

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The role of technology is central to creating a future for the mining industry in Australia. It can improve the cost-efficiency of mining, and improve the safety of industry workers.

Underground mines are one of the most challenging environments for workers and their equipment. The effects that implemented technology can have on the cost per ton is impacted by many factors including mine design, application, product quality and maintenance.

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The top 10 mining companies act as a proxy for the performance of the mining industry.

PwC’s 13th annual review of global trends in the mining industry is based on the financial performance and position of the global mining industry as represented by the Top 40 mining companies by market capitalisation.

It is within the power of the Top 40 to rebuild after a mining slump. As much as it is true that the top 40 mining companies provide a guide as to how the mining industry may look in the future, the top 10 companies provide a clear picture of the heights they may reach again.

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Mining is an integral part of the Australian economy, accounting for about 10 per cent of the nation’s GDP. As of 2015, we have 420 mining operations in place, extracting coal, gold, copper, nickel, zinc, bauxite and opal.  It is big business and there are a lot of mining machinery providers out there vying for your business.

If you are responsible for choosing a mining machinery supplier, the choices available to you may seem overwhelming. To help you with your decision, we have created 6 questions that you should ask. By answering them, you will be able to reduce your search to a few providers that meet the needs of your company and your mining operation.

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