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Rare Earth Elements: The Silent Backbone of Modern Tech

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7 Jan 2026•5 min read

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Optimising Heavy Lift Logistics: Strategic Crane Selection for Mine Site Maintenance, Expansion and Shutdowns

The scale of modern mining components has rendered the general-purpose site crane obsolete. As processing plants expand to counter declining ore grades site engineers are managing unprecedented lifting challenges. From replacing massive SAG mill gearboxes during critical turnarounds to laying kilometres of overland conveyors the demand for specialised lifting kinematics has never been higher. Understanding the distinct operational envelopes of modern telecrawlers, high-capacity all-terrain models and agile rough-terrain cranes is now a fundamental requirement for stripping out costly operational delays and safeguarding site personnel.

1 Apr 2026•5 min read

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Autonomous Haulage Systems 2.0: Electrification, Interoperability and the Mid-Tier Adoption Pathway

Autonomous haulage systems are entering a new phase, combining electrification, interoperability and advanced control to deliver measurable gains beyond traditional automation. Leading OEMs such as Caterpillar Inc. and Komatsu Ltd. are integrating trolley-assisted electric haulage and energy-optimised fleet management, while Epiroc and ASI Mining are enabling retrofit, brand-agnostic autonomy. These developments are making high-performance, low-emission haulage more accessible to mid-tier miners, offering scalable pathways to reduce fuel costs, improve consistency and enhance overall operational efficiency.

18 Mar 2026•5 min read

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Mining Maintenance in 2026: Global Best Practice, Operational Challenges and the Path to Higher Reliability

Mining maintenance has become one of the most critical operational priorities for the global resources sector. At major operations run by companies such as BHP Group, Rio Tinto and Anglo American, maintenance programs now account for up to 45 percent of total operating expenditure. As equipment grows larger and mines become increasingly automated, companies are adopting predictive maintenance, digital monitoring and advanced reliability engineering to maximise equipment uptime. This article examines global best practice in mining maintenance, the challenges facing modern mine sites, and how technology, suppliers and new maintenance strategies are transforming reliability and cost control across the industry.

14 Mar 2026•5 min read

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Maximised – Set and Forget Single-Point Lubrication

As mining operators focus more sharply on reliability, cost control and safety, lubrication strategies are receiving renewed attention. Continuous automatic lubrication systems such as GreaseMax, represent a practical, proven solution to long-standing lubrication challenges. By delivering clean grease consistently (over a fixed period of time), purging contaminants and reducing reliance on manual intervention, GreaseMax plays a critical role in extending asset life, improving reliability and lowering total cost of ownership across mining operations worldwide.

26 Jan 2026•5 min read

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Rare Earth Elements: The Silent Backbone of Modern Tech

Optimising Heavy Lift Logistics: Strategic Crane Selection for Mine Site Maintenance, Expansion and Shutdowns

Autonomous Haulage Systems 2.0: Electrification, Interoperability and the Mid-Tier Adoption Pathway

Mining Maintenance in 2026: Global Best Practice, Operational Challenges and the Path to Higher Reliability

Maximised – Set and Forget Single-Point Lubrication