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Underground mine ventilation innovations

Underground Mine Ventilation Innovations

After years of COVID-19, online seminars and virtual conferences, the in-person Mine Ventilation Conference organised by AusIMM came as a welcome change and demonstrated an engaged and growing market. There was an above-average turn-out of Mining managers, underground ventilation specialists, engineers, consultants, and ventilation solution providers at this Australian Mine Ventilation Conference. Key personnel from […]

Mine remediation and rehabilitation

Acid mine drainage remediation

Water is essential in most mining processes with responsible water use a critical issue for the mining industry. When excavating coal, metal ores, or other minerals, rocks and minerals that contain sulphur may be exposed to water and oxygen. This water holds highly polluting substances such as lead, zinc, iron, mercury, and cadmium. Acid or […]

Caterpillar 775G Dump Truck

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The Caterpillar 775G dump truck is widely used on mine sites across the world. Built with a Caterpillar C27 diesel engine, the Cat 775G has improved fuel efficiency and emits up to 9% less CO2 emissions than the 775F model. This high-performing off-road dump truck operates at 121dBA (unattenuated) with increased speeds and enhanced traction […]

Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Failure

/jagersfontein tailings dam failure

During the early hours of Sunday morning, a tailings dam at the former Jagersfontein Diamond Mine in South Africa failed catastrophically. This tailings dam failure triggered mudslides, killing multiple people and injuring more than 40, as the deadly torrent washed away 9 homes and damaged up to 20 more. The incident is a timely reminder […]

Minetek careers & apprenticeship programs

minetek north sydney office careers

Minetek is committed to growing Australia and the world’s next generation of big thinkers, innovators and leaders. We’re investing heavily in our 2022/23 intake, with open roles and apprenticeships available across our finance, sales, project management, warehouse, electrical, mechanical and engineering teams. Discover our latest career & apprenticeship programs available today. Sister companies Minetek and […]

Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2024

Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2022

The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference provides an opportunity to promote safe ventilation practices in mines. By sharing and disseminating knowledge gained from operations across the industry, we can help meet the demand for raw materials right here in Australia. The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference is organised by AusIMM, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy […]

Mine Noise Level Monitoring

Mining companies have an obligation to protect the environment and the communities in which they operate. One way of doing this is by monitoring noise levels from mining operations. Noise level monitoring helps identify and mitigate any potential noise impacts from mining activities. It is important for mining companies to understand how mine noise affects […]

La Nina Weather Pattern In Australia Is Impacting Mine Sites

La Nina Weather Pattern In Australia Is Impacting Mine Sites

We’ve all been reading the news – Meteorologists are now forecasting a rare triple La Nina climate event for summer 2022-23. A La Nina event like this, lasting three years in a row, has happened only twice since 1950. It’s a big deal, and we need to start preparing for it now. La Nina climate […]

MINETEK donates $250,000 to RRT’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

At MINETEK, we believe that it is our responsibility to give back to the global community. Which is why we’ve committed to donating both capital, services and time to over 30 international charities and non-profit organisations. Rapid Relief Team‘s (RRT) Operation 322 helped to deliver essential aid to the people of Ukraine. This crisis unfolded […]

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