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The EMESRT Advisory Group is pleased to announce the launch of its Mobile Equipment Fire Management Knowledge Hub. Despite ongoing improvements, hazards still create exposure for mobile equipment fires in both surface and underground mining if not well controlled through

AngloGold Ashanti is an independent, global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across nine countries on four continents. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with operations in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of

The EMESRT Advisory Group welcomes new member Vale. Vale is one of the world’s largest producers of high-quality and low-carbon nickel products and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland and

The EMESRT 2021 Activity Report has been published. The Report provides a summary of the work on the planned industry project objectives and outcomes. It provides readers with highlights from 2021, focus area milestones, next steps and information about how

EMESRT has been granted Category C liaison status with ISO/TC 127/SC 2/JWG 28 Collision Warning and Avoidance. Although not eligible to vote, the Group will be able to provide a path for the broader industry to collate and provide relevant industry developed information to

Despite ongoing improvements, hazards still create exposure for mobile equipment fires in both surface and underground mining if not well controlled through adequate designs and management practices.  Following an extensive industry consultative process, involving mining company representatives, original equipment manufacturers, regulators, fire detection and suppression

The ACARP C26028 PDS Validation Framework webinars held on 6 May 2021 were attended by 74 individuals from around the globe. The Q&A session incited interesting questions and generated thought-provoking considerations on what, if any, the next steps might look

Just a quick reminder regarding the EMESRT – ACARP C26028 PDS Validation Framework Project Outcomes webinars scheduled for 8.00 am and 4.00 pm Thursday 6 May 2021. The Mining3 PDS Toolkit – Reference guide to support PDS sensor decision making is a

The recently published EMESRT 2020 Activity Report is now available. The report provides a summary of the work on planned industry project objectives and outcomes. Amongst other information, the report contains updates, milestones and next steps on the EMESRT four

Please join us for this informative webinar showcasing the ACARP C26028 PDS Validation Framework project outcomes. The timing of this webinar is an extension of the reoccurring EMESRT VI Working Group monthly meeting afternoon session. The project aim was to deliver

Yesterday, the EMESRT Vehicle Interaction project team delivered a presentation for the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) webinar.  The two webinar sessions, held at 8 am and 4 pm to accommodate different time zones,

As the end of January 2021 comes to a close the EMESRT Advisory Group (EAG) is ready for the first round of industry project working group monthly meetings. The year kicks off with the Equipment Fires at 8 am and

The EMESRT Advisory Group (EAG) is pleased to announce the launch of its Vehicle Interaction Knowledge Hub. Each year, transport and mobile equipment accidents cause between 30-40% of industry fatalities, and of these, half involve pedestrians. Mining companies, leading suppliers,

Today, the EMESRT Advisory Group launched its new website.  The new site provides visitors with a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality, fully searchable site that features a clean uncluttered design. “The original site, launched in 2008 served its

Fires on mobile equipment can result in fatalities and be potentially catastrophic if they occur in underground operations. They also damage equipment and cause production losses. Similarly, personnel working with tyres are up to 10 times more likely to be

The equipment fires and tyres and rims working groups met early this week to continue discussing the respective project plans, updating action items and nutting out next steps.  A draft project plan, including budget and timeline, has been developed for

Excellent discussions were had during yesterday’s Equipment Fires and Tyres and Rims working group teleconferences. Both groups were provided with a live demonstration of the online project management tool, the structure and strategy behind the content groupings and scheduled timelines.

The two new EMESRT working groups (tyres and rims, mobile equipment fires) have agreed to meet on the first Tuesday of each month to progress the projects.  The first of the reoccurring meetings will be held on Tuesday 3 September. 

10 July 2019:  VI Functional / Performance Definition workshop to review DP 5 and PR-5A, Brisbane 30-31 July 2019: Tyre and Rims second workshop, Brisbane 1 August 2019: Mobile Equipment Fire Control framework second workshop, Brisbane 27-29 August: ICMM ICSV Workshops