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Queensland based mining resource company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) is a market leader in total dust management.

It’s “7-Step Solution” to complete dust management is now dominating the mining industry, with large contracts awarded in the Hunter Valley, Bowen Basin in Queensland and Pilbara region in WA.

The solution, developed to meet industry demand, sees RST evaluate, develop, recommend and implement customised solutions and monitor results, validating and recommending further strategies.

With more than 20 years’ experience in supplying industry with dust, soil and water treatment products, systems and strategies, RST operates across many major mines in Australia and overseas.

The company has revolutionised the industry with its breakthrough eco dust suppressant Superskin, which uses up to 90 per cent less product than any competitor in the marketplace, and has begun applying its dust suppression products at some of Australia’s busiest shipping ports.

Innovative programs are positioning RST a cut above the rest by not only providing the most technologically advanced solutions but having the advantage of being backed up by cold hard facts that prove the solutions work.

All RST programs and products are validated using the latest technologies and independent specialists.

The company;s strategic alliances with independent engineering and technical monitoring experts have allowed RST to offer the added service of an independent data analysis, giving mining companies undeniable and tangible proof that the solutions work.

RST is implementing its innovative solutions at mines in South America, South Africa, Asia and New Caledonia and at many major mine sites across Australia.

RST designs, constructs and maintains all systems, and with qualified site technicians managing each program, the company implements continual improvement programs to ensure all products and systems are supplying clients with optimum results.

- Newcastle Herald, Mining and Industry Update

dust, or at least the control of it, can be a major headache for ports the world over.

Just ask any port authority chief executive about how much hassle is caused for a port when a strong wind carries dust away from stockpiles or from a shiploader.

Many Australian ports are near population centres. The burghers of those towns tend to want to make the most of the waterfront, which is where ports – by their nature – tend to be. This leads to cafe developments and residential living, often in close proximity to the port. However, people tend to get a tad miffed when their cappuccino gets an added dusting, and the argument that the port was there first does not seem to cut it.

It would be fair to say that urban encroachment can be one of the biggest issues on a port authority management team’s mind.

Queensland mining services company Reynolds Soil Technologies may have an answer. It has taken its dust suppression products and modified them for use at some of Australia’s ports.

After completing trials on Australia’s east and west coasts, RST is hoping to secure contacts with Australia’s various port authorities to offer a holistic dust management solution.

RST technical and development director David Handel said the management of dust control while transporting minerals from mines to shop required specific procedures and technology that the company had developed over the past 20 years.

Handel said due to the sensitive environment around most ports, dust management has become more important.

RST is using its Superskin technology, a veneer eco dust suppressant, to help control dust at ports.

“We work with a variety of shipping ports throughout Australia who are extremely proactive in managing their entire shipping process,” he said.

“Shipping ports already work on strict environmental guidelines. We are helping them meet these guidelines and complement the procedures they already have in place. We also offer cost-effective water-saving solutions and our proven technologies work.”

RST is using its Superskin technology, a veneer eco dust suppressant, to help control dust at ports.

The company also is using purpose designed spray systems to apply foamers, water extenders and crusting agents to the transported minerals.

These suppress dust en route to the vessel. RST technologies also includes a non-stick agent called Release It, which is sprayed on the rail wagon and truck trays to eliminate any carry-back to the minesites.

Handel called the approach total materials handling and dust prevention.

“This includes management stockpiles, loading, transporting and unloading throughout the whole material supply chain, ensuring dust is kept to a minimum or totally eliminated,” he said.

“This is achievable with our innovative products and application processes and with our new Superskin we use 90 per cent less product than anything else in the marketplace.

“Shipping ports are a new growth area for us. We ensure the transportation and movement of products is completed in the safest and cleanest possible way, in that is generally a more pristine environment near the ocean and towns.

“There is a strong market for our dust management solutions for the entire process from mines through to the transportation and movement of materials and, ultimately, to the ports.”

Handel said the company had received inquiries from a number of interested ports.

“We’ve had a lot of interest and already work with some major ports, railways and mines throughout Australia,” he said.

“We also work internationally with contracts secured in South America, South Africa, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Asia and other major industry areas.”

All RST products and solutions are tailor-made to match individual job requirements.

The company has its headquarters at Burleigh Heads in Queensland and in the Perth industrial suburb of Welshpool.

- Mining Monthly

The big wigs at Reynolds Soil Technologies, swapping their hard hats for bike helmets, have managed to raise $7000 to fight cancer and get a little saddle sore at the same time.

The Gold Coast-based mining resources company entered a team of five in the inaugural warriors Pedal for Prostate bike rid, raising the funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

The group, headed by RST boss and cycling enthusiast David Handel, sported specially-made lycra RST suits in the 100km ride.

“We were all a bit sore afterwards, but we had a great day,” says Mr Handel.

Also on the charity round, Telstra Gold Coast has raised more than $4000 for the Southport Surf Life Saving Club during a recent initiative.

Telstra donated $30 from each eligible mobile plan or Bigpond service to the club. It’s a pity a couple of thousand customers didn’t sign up.

- The Gold Coast Bulletin