May 2015 - MEC

Latin America Downunder Conference 2015

May 18, 2015

MEC is a proud sponsor of the Latin America Downunder Conference held at Sheraton on the Park, Sydney from Wednesday 20th - Thursday 21st May. If you are attending the event come and visit our team in booth 8 and meet with our Managing Director - Simon Cohn and one of our Senior Mining Consultants - Richar Guerra to find out more about our capabilities and projects.

MEC offers customised training courses

May 15, 2015

MEC has expanded its offering to include a range of excellent training options to their clients and staff. “Due to our expertise across a range of commonly used mining software packages, we have developed best practices that actually work in real mines,” explains Daniel Chippendale, Director at MEC. “Our courses are customised and flexible which makes them perfect for upskilling and development in the ever-changing resource industry.”

MEC Needs your Help to Help Others

May 14, 2015

MEC’s Managing Director Simon Cohn is taking part in this year’s Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout. It’s the third time he’s taken part in the event which gives ordinary Australians the chance to walk a mile in the shoes of a homeless person.

The Vinnies CEO Sleepout offers just a small glimpse into life on the streets. There are over 100,000 Australians who are homeless, sleeping rough each night. Each participant is asked to raise awareness of homelessness in Australia through their participation in the event. They are also asked to raise money for the St. Vincent de Paul Society through an online sponsorship for their sleep out.

How to Plan Dozer Push

May 11, 2015

The 5 P’s are important in Bulk Dozer Push. Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Simply pegging out the pivot point and letting the dozers loose can result in lost opportunities. One of the most effective ways to design dozer push is using sections, then joining the sections to make 3D surfaces. Firstly, evaluate the pivot point location – should it be the standard projection from coal edge or is there an advantage in raising the pivot line?