AJM News

Rio Tinto opens Brockman 4 iron ore mine in the Pilbara

The opening today of the US$1.5 billion Brockman 4 mine follows hot on the heels of the company’s decision to invest US$1.6bn in the Hope Downs 4 mine, and nearly US$1bn on expanding output from 225mtpa to 330mtpa by 2016.

Kestrel Mine develops conveyor roller replacement tool

Staff at Rio Tinto’s Kestrel mine have developed a tool that takes the slog and risk out of changing conveyor belt rollers. Developed over a period of 18 months, the lightweight tool was recognized at a recent mining industry safety conference.

Caltex targets resources sector with new storage in WA

Caltex Australia has announced plans to proceed with a major expansion of its fuel terminal at Port Hedland in Western Australia. The company says it’s a move set to add much-needed supply capability to the resource-intensive state’s diesel market.

Queensland quarry installs Terex Simplicity feeder

Terex says one of its Simplicity stepped deck grizzly feeders has simplified the crushing circuit and improved throughput at Nucrush’s Oxenford Quarry.

CNC plasma profile tables for heavy-duty plate cutting

An Australian manufacturer of computer numeric controlled (CNC) routers and plasma cutters, Advanced Robotic Technology, has developed a high definition CNC plasma cutter series.