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BHP coal mines put new spin on circular economy

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Coal, Energy.

A new circular economy initiative in the Bowen Basin will see mining truck tyres recycled for the first time in Australia.

Up to 30 new jobs are expected to be created as a result of the partnership between BHP and Novum Energy.

Used earth moving tyres from all seven BMA and BMC coal mines will be supplied to Novum, who will convert them into heavy and light oils, carbon black, syngas and steel at a processing plant being built in Nebo. 

“This is the first time in Australia that mining truck tyres will be recycled - and we’re doing. . .

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New tech alerts drivers to tyre damage

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Processing / Manufacturing.

Bridgestone has joined forces with Microsoft to develop a world-first monitoring system that will alert drivers to tyre damage in real-time.

Not only that, it can also flag potholes and other hazards causing tyre damage to the agencies responsible for foxing them.

Bridgestone says the diagnostic technology closes a crucial safety gap.

Tyre issues take four main forms: inadequate pressure, fatigue, irregular wear, and lastly, damage from curbs, potholes, or items on the road.

Tyre pressure monitoring systems, regular service and replacing tyres to guard against wear and fatigue cover most of those bases.

But tyre damage often. . .

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