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Solving Shotcrete Challenges at an Australian Tin Mine
When an Australian tin mine faced significant annual costs due to pump failures, they turned to PumpEng for a solution. This case study highlights how PumpEng’s problem-solving approach and specialised equipment transformed a critical dewatering challenge into a success story. Michael Spargo (Mick), Business Development Manager, shares the journey from identifying problems to finding long-term…
Coal Facility Success Story: Upgrading to PumpEng ScatPumps
This interview is with a Coal Processing Manager at an Australian coal processing and handling facility. He describes their switch to PumpEng ScatPumps®. What were the factors that led you to engage with PumpEng? We were looking for an increase in pump capacity without going up a pump size. Then, the real thing that got…
PumpEng Joins Franklin Electric
Expanding Global Capabilities While Maintaining Local Excellence We are pleased to announce that PumpEng has joined Franklin Electric, marking an exciting new chapter in our company’s journey. This strategic partnership combines PumpEng’s innovative dewatering approach and strong Australian presence with Franklin Electric’s global resources and technical leadership in water systems. What This Means for Our…
Rethinking Processing Plant Dewatering: A Lithium Site Case Study
At a Western Australian lithium processing facility, traditional vertical cantilever pumps are being challenged by submersible alternatives-with compelling results. The site, which processes lithium ore above ground, operates multiple sumps as part of its mineral processing circuit, each traditionally fitted with vertical cantilever pumps mounted above ground level. These processing plants typically require around twelve…
Review: Pump ID Reducing Dewatering Costs, Risk and Delay
Luke Clarke is an Electrical Superintendent for Redpath at Dugald River. He describes pump damage issues and how they were addressed to reduce costs, risk, and production delays. How do you describe your operation and your role? We’re an underground mining contractor, Redpath Australia, working on a high-speed development contract. I’m an Alternate Electrical Superintendent.…
PumpEng Expand Dewatering Specialist Team
PumpEng is expanding and bringing together a world-class team of dewatering specialists to ensure your mine dewatering system runs smoothly and your costs are reduced. Meet some of our new team members. Carl Whitaker (Left)Branch Manager, Kalgoorlie Branch Carl Whitaker steps into the role of Branch Manager for our Kalgoorlie branch. He brings with him…
PumpEng Appoints New General Manager
PumpEng is thrilled to welcome Larissa Winter as our new General Manager. Larissa is a West Australian who graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Financial Planning. She joined Ernst & Young and became a Senior Accountant within three years. In 2009, she took on a Financial Accountant role for the…
Winner of Win-A-JetGuard Competition
We have a winner! Congratulations to the lucky recipient of the Win-a-JetGuard® Competition, Ruth Brown of Nevada Copper Corp (TSX:NCU). Nevada Copper owns and operates the Pumpkin Hollow copper mine in Nevada, USA. PumpEng is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Win-a-JetGuard® Competition has concluded with an exhilarating raffle draw. We are grateful for…
Review: Pump Maintenance Training
Paul Burke is an underground electrician, part of a contracting team servicing one of WA’s largest underground mines. He works on long haul drill rigs, jumbo drills rigs and all the dewatering pumps. He services or rebuilds pumps and performs maintenance on underground electrical equipment, including fibre networks. Paul reviews the content and value of…
Manufacturing – Inside This OEM
Ben Bollmeyer, Branch Manager for PumpEng Adelaide, gives a progress report on the development of the Adelaide branch and the culture of PumpEng as an OEM dewatering pump manufacturer. He reflects on how the business approaches continuous improvement in underground mine dewatering. Can you tell me the history behind the development of PumpEng’s Adelaide branch?…