How to develop a proactive maintenance plan

How to develop a proactive maintenance plan

Some time ago, we wrote an article describing the differences between proactive and reactive maintenance, concluding that the former approach can help mines and quarries reduce downtime and upkeep expenses.Developing a proactive maintenance (PM) strategy entails...
Australia’s gold industry shows signs of stability

Australia’s gold industry shows signs of stability

Much has changed since the first gold rush in 1851, when the mineral was first discovered in New South Wales. According to Australian Minerals Atlas, Australia supplies about 10 per cent of the world’s economic gold resources. The nation ranks third in...
Mining equipment repair industry remains robust, says study

Mining equipment repair industry remains robust, says study

The mining equipment rental sector could be faring better, but industrial instrument service providers are expected to encounter consistent business in the near future. Repairs and serving remain strong  A study conducted by Frost and Sullivan analysed two correlative...
How inclined are businesses to spend on new equipment?

How inclined are businesses to spend on new equipment?

The business landscape has been far from smooth throughout the course of 2015 so far, with economic challenges ranging from low interest rates to the depreciation of the Australian dollar taking their toll. However, as the country enters the final third of the year,...
Should miners employ proactive or reactive maintenance?

Should miners employ proactive or reactive maintenance?

Deploying innovative technologies and equipment to improve productivity is characteristic of today’s global extractive industry. According to the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM), fiscal, economic and – in some cases –...