RECORDS SET AT BLACK ROCK WITH AUTOMATED PRODUCTION DRILLING
The introduction of PYBAR’s new Sandvik DL432i longhole drill in October 2020 has led to month on month improvements in drilling productivity at the Black Rock project.
August 24, 2021Black Rock, Sandvik DL432i, iSOLO
INNOVATION FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, DIGITAL TERRAIN
Created by Andrew Rouse, PYBAR’s Chief Technology Officer, Digital Terrain is dedicated to the development and trial of key innovations with the goal to integrate the end products into day to day operations and roll them out across project sites.
December 4, 2020Digital Terrain, Innovation, Simbio, Technology
UNDERGROUND RAISE BORE REAMER REMOVAL
PYBAR has joined with a valued client and an equipment manufacturer to develop a safer and more efficient method of removing raise bore reamers in an underground environment.
December 4, 2020Carrapateena Mine, Innovation, Raise Boring
Second Cat® R1700 loader arrives at Dargues Gold Mine
A second brand new Cat® R1700 underground loader has been delivered to Dargues Gold Mine in NSW as PYBAR prepares for advanced underground automation.
December 19, 2019Cat® R1700, Dargues Gold Mine, Underground Automation, WesTrac
Australian Institute of Mining approved as RTO
Future training at PYBAR will be nationally-recognised following the approval of the Registered Training Organisation, the Australian Institute of Mining (AIM).
December 16, 2019AIM, RTO, Registered Training Organisation
Automated Loaders and Drones make an Impact
PYBAR’s ambition to consistently improve our business has seen us boost our automation capabilities across several areas of operation.
November 8, 2019Automated Drones, Automation, CAT R1700 loader, Technology
Evolution of iPLOD and WebBAR – V3 on the right track!
The development of Version 3 of the android-compatible PYBAR app iPLOD is a continuing process and our team has been busy with live testing in the field to gather feedback on the evolution of the technology and its application. Through continuous improvement, iPLOD is adding value across a range of…
August 21, 2019Business Systems, Innovation, Safety, Technology
Cat R1700 Underground Loader to Boost Productivity at Dargues
Improved productivity has been a key driver in the PYBAR decision to introduce the Cat® R1700 underground loader to its operations at Dargues Gold Mine in late 2019 / early 2020. Performance trials at the Vivien Gold Mine last year, measuring the R1700 against the R1700G highlighted positive productivity trends.
July 25, 2019CAT R1700 loader, Innovation, Mining, Underground Mining
New Weighbridges
The first of our new weighbridges with load scanning capability were installed at our King Vol and Mungana sites in January and February.
May 1, 2019Innovation, King Vol, Mungana, Weighbridges
Innovation and the future of underground mining
In 2016 PYBAR Mining Services launched its own innovation program as part of its business strategy and ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
July 3, 2018Innovation, Underground Mining