Tag: underground

With more than 30 years of in-house experience on drilling techniques, maintenance and training, Ausmain has fast become renowned for its teams of drill specialists who are highly motivated, well-equipped and eager to share their technical expertise. But just as important as the ability to deliver the highest level of maintenance, the privately-owned WA company prides itself on training and mentoring its clients, both domestically and internationally. The company’s trained technicians and specialists are led by General Manager Jonathan O’Reilly and Operations Manager Daniel McLeod. Both men boast highly experienced mining industry tenures in their resumes. Jonathan is a manager with a demonstrated history of working in the equipment, servicing and training industry, skilled in developing people and identifying high...

RELIABLE ventilation in underground mines is literally as important as breathing, which is why a Low profile, fixed shape, low friction ventilation duct, developed by Polyline, WA, is transforming how air flows for underground miners. Ventilation is vital for maintaining workable temperatures, oxygen flowing for both humans and machines and to remove diesel particulates from machinery being used in the tunnel. Polyline, for the past 21 years has specialised in underground ventilation. Polyline is excited to introduce a new low friction ventilation duct called “Split PolyDuct”, designed specifically to minimise transportation, handling, running costs and mine downtime. To enhance its usability, Split PolyDuct comes with reusable storage and transport cradles. Polyline managing director Justin Reed emphasised the importance of this...