When it comes to mining haul roads, width matters more than you might think. A recent incident involving two haul trucks on a newly developed mine road in New South Wales has sparked discussion across the industry. According to a report from the NSW Resources Regulator, the trucks collided while navigating a road section that […]
Mining haul roads are essential for transporting ore and waste efficiently from loading zones to designated dump areas. But efficiency isn’t the only priority—safety is paramount. Poorly designed roads are a leading cause of vehicle-related incidents on mine sites. That’s why effective mining road design must strike a balance between productivity and risk reduction. Here […]
2023 marks the tenth year of RTSM Consulting’s operation. RTSM Consulting was established with a clear vision of being an agile, specialised and trusted advisor in the areas of road safety, traffic engineering and transport planning to government and private industry clients. The first decade has seen a steady increase in RTSM’s professional standing, reputation, […]
At the recent MinExchange 2023 conference held in Denver, Colorado, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) has officially launched the fourth edition of the SME Surface Mining Handbook. The updated edition, 30 years after its predecessor, provides a world-class resource and guide for professionals in the mining industry across the world on a […]