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The Australian mining industry is a major industry for the nation’s economic growth. A combination of mining equipment, technology and services (METS) contributed to 62% percent of all the Australian exports in 2020 and created more revenue than all sectors combined. The growth which continued in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19 restrictions, reflects the true …

Mining, as an industry, operates within the harshest working environments in the world. Often the mines are exposed to uncontrollable heat and cold, dust, or any range of environmental conditions, out of their control. So, this means that all machinery on-site must be able to withstand any weather condition. Why? Because no mining environment can …

With many global infrastructure projects coming to a screeching halt due to social distancing measures and banned air travel, a hoard of rail and mining industry bodies have used the current moment to consolidate their future plans and to prepare for emerging trends in rolling stock and civil project damages. On November 4th, 2020, the …

Take the scale to the train with MTW™ Delivering precision across mining, rail and road, Trakblaze’s patented Mobile Train Weighing system (or MTW™) is a one-size-fits-all solution to meet all your civil weighing needs. Its factory calibration and adjustable size means no test trains are necessary nor are the arduous civil works for installation. Subverting …

A weighbridge or scale is an essential piece of equipment for the day-to-day needs of many industries. Weighing large heavy haul trucks and trains has become a lot easier for workers, with the help of innovations within weighing technology.

Choosing a rail scale is a decision that needs your utmost consideration. This decision should consider both time and cost, as it is such an essential asset for many businesses.

The mining industry has continued to support the Australian economy and regional jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic by keeping its workforce, families and communities safe and healthy.

The mining industry is all about shifting the maximum amount of materials from one place to another efficiently. It is essential to get an accurate measurement of each load to increase revenue. When it comes to accurate measurement, there is a vast difference in traditional and modern approaches. Weighing a load and converting it to …

When it was announced that Western Australian mines were declared essential and they were going to continue operating through the pandemic, the positive impact was unprecedented. This move not only protected the Western Australian economy, but keeping Australian mines running has endlessly supported the constantly unpredictable Australian economy.

If you’re in the market for a sophisticated industrial weighing and measuring system, the chances are high that you’re involved in highly trade exposed commodities production or highly competitive manufacturing and distribution. That’s important because operating in trade exposed and/or competitive environments means that efficiency and accurate data are essential to maintaining productivity and profitability. …

Rail weighing systems are an essential component of all rail operations. No matter if it is static or dynamic weighing, just like truck scales, railway scales play a crucial role within the rail logistics sector. From balancing bogies (rail trucks), metro passenger trains to weighing wagons at mine loadouts, dynamic rail scales, and balancing systems, …

Currently, the mining industry is at a crossroads of technological integration, a mix between a traditional past and a transformative and sustainable future. Just like the rest of the world, the mining landscape is now in a state of disruption. However, once the dust settles and all the current precautions are removed, mining companies will …