News Why different types of mine roads need different dust control solutions Achieving an effective and consistent dust management solution for mine roads is an ongoing challenge for mine operators. This is mainly because there is no single product or process that can be used to achieve optimal dust control across an entire mine site. A dust control measure which works for a permanent road won’t necessarily work sufficiently or be cost-efficient on a temporary haul road. read more >> How to achieve effective dust control in construction sites The traditional solution for dust control, especially at construction sites, is to use water carts to spray surfaces or materials with water in order prevent dust becoming air borne. However, as many site managers will know first-hand, water carts are not only expensive to use but they cause more problems in the long run. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to achieve a more cost-efficient and effective solution to dust control at construction sites. read more >> Preventing Dust Diseases with Dust Suppression Breathing in dust and long-term exposure to dust has been proven to cause mining related dust diseases that affect the eyes, lungs, throat and even the nervous system. In this article, we’ll take a look at the dangers of fine dust particles to the health of workers as well as how dust suppression systems can be used to reduce the risks of dust diseases. read more >> How to achieve effective dust control for tailing dams Achieving effective dust control for tailing dams can be real a headache for mine operators. Control measures not only need to be cost-efficient, but operationally effective too. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to best achieve dust control at tailing dam sites on an ongoing basis. read more >> Using technology to reduce the cost of haul road ownership Haul roads can feel like a bottomless pit of expenditure for miners. The trouble with haul roads is that most mines see them as only temporary, or at best semi-permanent. So roads are often built in a hurry, with minimal expertise, and a lot of shortcuts taken to bring them into budget. read more >> Case Study: Custom Dust Suppression System at an Australian Mine Site Reduces Respirable Dust by 78% This case study explores the impact of a custom dust suppression system designed and installed by Dust-A-Side at a large mine site in Australia. read more >> How can a Fog Cannon be used for Dust Suppression? A fog cannon, sometimes known as a mist cannon, is a popular option for dust suppression at mine sites, demolition sites and construction sites. They are ideal for use in scenarios where visible dust, rather than respirable sized dust, is a major problem. read more >> How to Increase the Life of your Haultruck Tyres Want to extend the life of your haultruck tyres? A better running surface is key to the life of haultruck tyres and that’s a fact. read more >> Using dust suppression sprays to solve the problem of dust from conveyors Conveyor dust can be a massive problem for mine superintendents and port managers. There are the inevitable health and safety issues, pressure from the public (particularly around ports) and intense scrutiny by the Environmental Protection Authority. On top of that, there are operational issues. read more >> Why re-sheeting haulroads doesn’t have to be an annual expenditure Why re-sheeting haulroads doesn’t have to be an annual expenditure Many mine managers consider re-sheeting haulroads to be a necessary evil, a task that has to be performed on a yearly basis. A lot of mines factor the cost of re-sheeting into their annual maintenance budgets, accepting it as a “normal” operational expense that affects the total cost of ownership of the asset. In high rainfall areas such as northern Australia, re-sheeting the surface wearing course material – often seen as the ‘sacrificial’ course – has to take place even more regularly. As you would well know, it’s a big outlay for very little return. read more >> What’s the difference between Dust Suppression and Dust Prevention? Put simply, low pressure systems use large volumes of water to pre-wet the material and increase the moisture/humidity content. This is usually implemented close to the source such as the beginning of the transfer point. It will quell the coarser dust (10 microns and larger) and will reduce the overall dust on the site. However, while there is often a real need to soak material thoroughly with a low pressure system, there can be significant downsides for the site, including… read more >> Why the best Dust Suppression solutions use Hydrowet in materials handling applications There are many methods of dust suppression available in Australia, however the best dust suppression solutions are those that incorporate HydroWet, a concentrated surfactant specially formulated by Dust-A-Side to improve the wetting ability of water, particularly on hydrophobic materials such as coal and other fine ores. The main reason for its proven success is… read more >> Why Less Water on Haul Roads will Improve Tyre Life There are many aspects that affect the life of your haul road vehicle tyres… things such as the quality of the sub-base, camber, temperature, superelevation, and the condition of the running surface (haulroad defects, surface roughness, and so forth). read more >> Haulroad Construction: How to Build a Smarter Haulroad Skimping on haulroad design and haulroad construction can lead to exorbitant road maintenance costs and operational costs, as well as significantly impact on production rates and safety. Here’s how to build a much smarter haulroad… read more >> Haulroad Safety – The Risks of Overwatering The problem with overwatering haulroads is it degrades road quality, reduces tyre traction, potentially causes accidents and wastes water. Read how to reduce water usage by 95%, make haul oads safer AND increase productivity. read more >> Light Vehicle Roads on Mining Sites: Safety Concerns and Dust Problems Dust-A-Side Australia’s solution for dust control on Light Vehicle Roads can reduce watering frequency by up to 90%, reduce vehicle interactions, minimise uncontrolled movements, rationalise the number of contractors onsite, and more. read more >> AquaTarp has Mining & Exposed Construction Stockpiles Covered If you are involved in civil construction, or your mining operations have resulted in huge exposed stockpiles with the topsoil in danger of erosion, run-off or causing a massive dust problem, there’s one proven product to bear in mind…AquaTarp from Dust-A-Side Australia. read more >> Bulk Dust Products Offer Unprecedented Cost Efficiencies Dust-A-Side Australia not only have the most effective dust control products on the market, but we also offer you the most cost-efficient means of purchasing them. As part of our vertically integrated business model, Dust-A-Side has developed a comprehensive in-house bulk transportation capability, to serve our largest projects. read more >> The Importance of Nozzle Selection in Dust Suppression Systems Regardless of which system you choose to suppress dust, be it a low pressure wetting system or high pressure misting system, nozzle selection is a vital consideration, right up there with pressure, spray pattern, spray angle and use of the right surfactant. Discover the importance of nozzles and how they impact on dust suppression systems. read more >> How road management increases productivity and lowers operating costs in the wet season Mining companies dread the wet season. With expensive machinery and personnel standing around idle, the downtime can quickly erode even the most successful company’s profits. The wet season necessitates a mining company being as resourceful as possible – to call on all their powers of innovation to do things smarter and more cost effectively. read more >> ‘Big Picture’ Haul Road Maintenance Costs ‘Big Picture’ Haulroad Maintenance Costs Mine haulroads are the backbone of any mining operation; designed and constructed to enable haulage of ore, coal, waste or other commodities from ‘Point A’ to ‘Point B’ in the most efficient manner. It therefore goes without saying that haulroad maintenance is an essential part of optimising mine production and […] read more >> How much will you save on haulroad maintenance? How much will you save on haulroad maintenance? Are your existing haul roads costing you a fortune to maintain, and in the back of your mind are you thinking: ‘There must be a better way?’ Do you really consider Total Road User Costs when making important and often costly decisions about investing in the construction, upgrade […] read more >> Road Management System creates more fuel savings and cost reductions for mine roads As well as being a major maintenance and safety factor, poor quality roads are proven to adversely affect fuel economy and total road user costs. In a special study commissioned by Dust-A-Side and conducted by leading tyre manufacturer, Michelin, at their cutting edge mining test centre in Spain, the impact of Dust-A-Side’s Haulroad Management System on the fuel consumption of rigid dump trucks was assessed. read more >> AquaTarp proved a firm favourite for racecourse re-opening AquaTarp proved a firm favourite for racecourse re-opening Almost two years since it closed for a $50 million upgrade, the famous Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane was all set for a grand re-opening. There was only one problem, and it was a big one. read more >> Dust Safety in Coal Mines: the cold hard facts Dust Safety in Coal Mines: the cold hard facts Nearly 80% of our coal comes from open cut coal mines (compared with 40% globally). There are many issues associated with particulate matter in open cut mines that MUST be addressed. Several mines’ concentration of this matter often exceed the Ambient Air Quality NEPM standard (50 […] read more >> When the pressure’s on to suppress dust Introducing Dust-A-Side Australia’s High Pressure Mist System, the innovative way to suppress dust in a wide range of applications. The system produces a high concentration of 10-micron fog droplets that can be directed at particular nuisance areas that would otherwise produce high amounts of airborne dust. read more >> The Haul Road – is it your mine’s greatest asset or its greatest liability? Haul road mine asset or liability Investing in a haul road is a great way to protect your valuable asset and deliver exceptional ROI. However, in both surface and underground mining, badly designed and poorly maintained haul roads, be they permanent, semi-permanent or temporary, can significantly increase costs. Not only do you have to factor in aspects such as increased fuel, tyres and other running costs, plus the repair / replacement of major equipment, but there are also long-term and indirect issues such as lost production and safety. read more >> AquaTarp worked so well to suppress dust and prevent erosion, it is now mandatory. AquaTarp worked so well to suppress dust and prevent erosion, it is now mandatory. When those at the helm of a large infrastructure project at one of Australia’s largest ports* required the primary access road to the project treated for dust and erosion, they had no hesitation in selecting Dust-A-Side Australia – the dust suppression […] read more >> Why improving underground mine dust levels needn’t be an uphill battle. One of the biggest perennial problems faced by underground managers, supervisors, HSE officers and workers themselves is dust levels. Working in confined spaces with limited atmosphere, and so much activity going on – blasting, drilling, emissions from vehicles hauling overburden over dusty roads, etc – maintaining adequate clean air supply is critical. read more >>
