Moving the largest load in West Australian mining history!
Over six days four prime mover trucks towed a fully assembled Liebherr 996 excavator weighing more then 675 tonnes.
New technology heading underground...
The underground sector may soon play host to a number of automation and planning improvements, with Sandvik and services provider Maptek teaming up to help work on new developments.
Raising awareness of depression on the mines
In a bid to lift awareness of depression and anxiety and raise money for charity organisation beyondblue, Downer Blasting Services is rotating a bright blue bowl truck through some of its projects and donating $1 per tonne of product it delivers, as well as running mental health awareness sessions and establishing a Peer Support Program.
Tips & Tricks for using Siri...
Apple's sassy assistant Siri can be the biggest productivity booster ever.
Essential reading for hiring managers - Demand data to help you hire people who perform better as well as fit better.
This is partly advertisement however it also provides valuable insights into how best recruitment practice in highly technical industries such as ours (exploration, mining and mineral processing) should evolve.
Clear the Decks for 2014
It supported some themes that are so obvious that at times we simply overlook them.
How to get set and then set sail, in 2014!
Last year was so tough for so many people in the exploration, mining and mineral processing business, that the feelings left behind have the potential to negatively impact many people's emotional state throughout this new year.
Caffeine: We drink lots of it on mine sites, so how does it really affect our health?
When we wake up in the morning, many of us reach for a coffee to kick-start our day.
Simple Tips to use your mining salary wisely and kiss debt goodbye forever
There are no less than a million books on this topic, with everyone from your grandma to Oprah chiming in on how to keep yourself free of debt.
Are New Year's Resolutions Outdated?
Have you made your New Year's resolution yet?
Australians are working longer...
It is official - Australians are working longer, according to a large scale survey about retirement conducted by the ABS.
5 Key Tips to ensure YOU and Your Family, survive a FIFO Christmas
Missing Christmas at home might not be ideal, but there are plenty of ways to maintain your Christmas cheer when you're on a FIFO roster. Here are five helpful tips.