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Kal Tire breaks down barriers for trainee technicians
As a registered training organisation, Kal Tire is investing in its next wave of tyre technicians, preparing them with the knowledge and skills required to work in this role, while diversifying the industry.
February 22, 2021 0 comment
BHP to recycle tyres from coal sites
BHP is set to partner with Novum Energy to recycle mining truck tyres for the first time in Australia.
August 3, 2020 0 comment
Causes of Bengalla accident revealed by NSW regulator
A fatal accident involving a tyre fitter at the Bengalla coal mine in New South Wales in late 2018 has highlighted the importance of conducting a risk assessment on wash bays.
June 22, 2020 0 comment
Queensland lifts Coronado operation restrictions
The Queensland Mines Inspectorate (QMI) has allowed Coronado Global Resources to restart all tyre and wheel rim fitting activities at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
February 21, 2020 0 comment
Turning used mining tyres into a resource
Kal Tire is developing a mining tyre recycling facility in Chile that could end up being an opportunity that also emerges in Australia.
November 11, 2019 0 comment
A preventative approach that ensures tyre safety
There is a way to reduce risk and prevent five-figure mining tyres from living a short and costly life – preventative maintenance repair. Vanessa Zhou visits TyreDoctor’s New South Wales repair facility to find out how the company facilitates this maintenance strategy.
September 30, 2019 0 comment
Controlling the safety risks of tyre management
Mine site tyre management presents a series of safety concerns that must be mitigated to avoid injury. Safe to Work explores how Kal Tire approaches this priority.
July 16, 2019 0 comment
How to prevent tyre fires as a hidden hazard on mining sites
Each year, mines across the country experience multiple stoppages in production due to ‘hot tyre’ events. Tragically these stoppages have led to personal injury and loss of life and are still a major safety risks associated with mine sites around the country – particularly in hot climate.
November 9, 2018 0 comment