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Diesel generators are critical to the success and growth of the mining and resources industry, whether you’re mining coal, gas, diamonds, gold or oil. In Australia, these generators are used for mine cooling and supplying power to mining equipment and supply 41% of the industry’s total energy needs, which is around 500 petajoules per year.  The Need for Reliable, Scalable Power in the Mining Industry   As you can see, the mining industry as a whole consumes a massive amount of energy each year, around 10% of the total amount of energy used in the entire country. But how does this break down per sector?  Coal – Average of 50.5kWh/tonne  Minerals – Average of 10.7kWh/tonne  Metals – Average of 54.5kWh/tonne  Gold – Average of 210 kWh/tonne  Mines are often located in very remote areas where access to the grid is limited if not totally impossible to achieve, in environments as diverse and extreme as the ocean or the desert. Even in tempe...

Heat stress is a central concern for mining operations, with temperatures often reaching a life-threatening 55 °C or higher. Mine cooling solutions supplied by power generators play a central role in ensuring suitable working conditions for miners, helping to combat heat stress risks. Here are some insights about this condition from a leading mining equipment supply team. What is heat stress? Heat stress is a condition that is experienced when the human body is subject to high temperatures for extended periods and is worsened in environments that are humid, have poor airflow, and when combined with manual labor. Under heat stress circumstances, the human body essentially absorbs heat faster than it can get rid of it, causing raised body temperature, dehydration, and loss of electrolytes, which can lead to heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps. Medical treatment and hospitalization are often required to treat these conditions and prevent brain damage or even dea...