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Sustainability

Another one of those terms that can be either extremely annoying or very significant. In other words, it is a term used too often to indicate just how environmentally friendly we are – or at least want to be. Greenwashing is the practice of deceptive

Recycling Electronics

If recycling in general, and of electronics in particular, is our objective, why is our record to date so bad? Like all important issues, there is no simple answer to this question. Some terminology – all electronic equipment (mobile phones, computers, TVs, etc) that is

Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Batteries

Last month we spoke about Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. But Texcel doesn’t actually use these batteries in its GTMs and ETMs – we use the NiMH battery type. So it makes sense to discuss these battery types too. What is a Nickel Metal Hydride battery? The

Lithium Batteries – Friend or Foe?

We all use lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries these days – it sometimes seems difficult to purchase something that doesn’t use them. So there must be many upsides to using them! The major advantages can be summarized quickly: Higher specific energy Higher energy density Higher energy efficiency

The Life of a Solar Panel

Since we are “saving the planet” by using more and more solar panels, what impact is this development having on our environment? Australia has a goal of achieving 82% of its energy needs being generated from renewables by 2030. This means, among other things, a

Whatever Happened to the Art of Communication?

These thoughts started with an observation: Why is Generation Z, who cannot survive without their smartphone, very reluctant to actually make phone calls? Like all generalisations, there are exceptions, but the basic observation is undeniably true. Why is this? Does it matter? This blog will

The Role of New Technology in Environmental Monitoring

Technology – never a day passes without news of some new, and even fascinating, development that will enhance our lives in some way. And it is very easy to become cynical about all this hype – all too often it seems that the only entity

Eco Friendly Christmas

'Tis the season of joy, love, and merriment, and as we welcome another magical Christmas, it's time to reflect on the warmth (not just the temperature that is!) of the season and the impact we have on our planet. In this Christmas blog, we'll discuss

Unveiling the ‘G’ in ESG – Let’s Talk Governance!

For some months now we have been looking at the implications of ESG reporting. The first of these blogs, “Sustaining Trust: Unravelling the Importance of Social Licence to Operate in ESG Practices”, dealt with the “S” component (Social criteria), the “E” component (Environmental criteria) was

Rehabilitating Old Mines and Quarries

Not so long ago, when a quarry or mine reached the end of its economic life, the operator or owner simply walked away and left it. Quite apart from the obvious safety issues this left unresolved, there were environmental issues and the impact on surrounding

Marsupial Lions and Quarrying

The stories and information we come across in our line of business are amazing! Take this one we discovered while performing “routine” monitoring at a quarry. Did Australia ever have a lion? Well, sort of. Up until about 30,000 years ago we had the Thylacoleo

Does the mining industry need to be re-invented?

Aren’t we all in need of a little re-invention you may say! Arguably, the mining industry needs to re-invent more than most industries. For example, in mining the expression has at least two implications these days: The transition to the so-called critical minerals, and The