Digging Deeper with WesTrac

In the 12th episode of Digging Deeper, we chat to Bulga Coal Planning Superintendent Joshua Deaves about the installation of one of the biggest Cat Hose Solutions in the world at Glencore's Bulga mine site. We dig deep to understand why Glencore needed a solution like this, what makes it unique, and what benefits it offers.

In the 11th episode of Digging Deeper, we chat to various people involved in Alkane's recent investment in four innovative Cat R2900 XE Diesel-Electric Underground Loaders. One of the greatest benefits of these machines is the exceptional fuel efficiency, which the company says will make their operations more sustainable, while also creating a better working environment.

In the 10th episode of Digging Deeper, we chat to various people involved in Thiess setting an Australian autonomous drilling record, having recently drilled over one million metres. Thiess has grown a reputation for its leadership in autonomy adoption to drive sustainable change and this is at the crux of this podcast episode.

In the heart of the East Kimberley, at a Rio Tinto mine site globally renowned for producing extremely rare diamonds, a major rehabilitation program is underway. Local contractor MDM Mining and Civil (MDM), a 100 per cent indigenous owned and operated business, is part of that program. The ninth episode of Digging Deeper features our first special guest - Director of MDM Mika McLennon - who talks...

As the world looks to meet carbon reduction targets and sustainability goals, mining companies are turning to electrification as a tool to drive down emissions. In the eighth episode of Digging Deeper, WesTrac WA Mining Business Manager Matthew Spaapen explains how WesTrac is at the forefront of this electric wave.

This podcast series was created from a WesTrac webinar called 'Safety in Construction'. In this podcast series, Daracon Group Divisional Manager of Plant and Transport Corey Hay joins an expert WesTrac and Caterpillar panel to explore some of the ways in which people, process and technology are coming together to realise continuous improvement in safety performance.

This podcast series was created from a WesTrac webinar called 'Safety in Construction'. In this podcast series, Daracon Group Divisional Manager of Plant and Transport Corey Hay joins an expert WesTrac and Caterpillar panel to explore some of the ways in which people, process and technology are coming together to realise continuous improvement in safety performance.

This podcast series was created from a WesTrac webinar called 'Safety in Construction'. In this podcast series, Daracon Group Divisional Manager of Plant and Transport Corey Hay joins an expert WesTrac and Caterpillar panel to explore some of the ways in which people, process and technology are coming together to realise continuous improvement in safety performance.

This podcast series was created from a WesTrac webinar called 'Realising ROI From Technology'. In this podcast series, Corps Group co-owner and director Dayne Corps joins an expert WesTrac panel to discuss some of the more recent innovations that are being rolled out in the equipment industry, as well as some of the ways in which these technologies can provide operators with a return on investment...

This podcast series was created from a WesTrac webinar called 'Realising ROI From Technology'. In this podcast series, Corps Group co-owner and director Dayne Corps joins an expert WesTrac panel to discuss some of the more recent innovations that are being rolled out in the equipment industry, as well as some of the ways in which these technologies can provide operators with a return on investment...

This podcast series was created from a WesTrac webinar called 'Realising ROI From Technology'. In this podcast series, Corps Group co-owner and director Dayne Corps joins an expert WesTrac panel to discuss some of the more recent innovations that are being rolled out in the equipment industry, as well as some of the ways in which these technologies can provide operators with a return on investment...

This podcast series was created from a WesTrac webinar called 'Realising ROI From Technology'. In this podcast series, Corps Group co-owner and director Dayne Corps joins an expert WesTrac panel to discuss some of the more recent innovations that are being rolled out in the equipment industry, as well as some of the ways in which these technologies can provide operators with a return on investment...

Just as you can tell a lot about a person by analysing a blood sample, you can understand what’s happening inside your machine with fluid sampling. In the seventh episode of Digging Deeper, WesTrac WA Product Support and Sales Representative Sarndra Feast explains why fluid sampling is all about identifying potential issues before they become serious and how regular testing will help you optimise...

In the third episode of Digging Deeper, WesTrac WA General Manager of Risk, Safety and Security Kevin Buckley talks about the ways in which technology, people, systems and processes can work together to enhance safety performance in the construction industry.

In the second episode of Digging Deeper, WesTrac NSW Asset Strategy Manager DEAN CRUICKSHANKS delves into the latest equipment management survey, which is designed to help WesTrac understand how customers manage and maintain equipment, then provide information and solutions to help customers overcome challenges and improve their productivity and efficiency.

In the fifth episode of Digging Deeper, WesTrac WA Group Manager Client Solutions Chelsea Gray discusses the benefits of maintaining an ongoing service agreement to stay on top of machine health and maintenance. WesTrac refers to these agreements as FitFleet® Customer Value Agreements (CVAs) and there are four different types - one suitable for each customer.

The next generation of Cat Wheel Loaders have been built to drive down cost p/h, raise the bar on performance, improve fuel efficiency and help you hit big, bold production and cost targets. In the seventh episode of Digging Deeper, WesTrac WA Construction Product Manager Mark Turkington discusses the new range of Cat Next Gen Wheel Loaders.

How has technological innovation helped to improve safety when it comes to the construction and mining sectors? In the fourth episode of Digging Deeper, WesTrac NSW Technology and Solutions Manager Nakia Brewer explains how technology is driving better safety outcomes for construction and mining operations.

WesTrac’s Terrain Dynamic Avoidance Zones (TDAZ) technology is a solution that’s been developed in close consultation with customers to reduce risks to machine operators at coal and other bulk material handling plants. In the first episode of Digging Deeper, WesTrac Customer Solutions Specialist Rodney Mudford explains everything you need to know about TDAZ.