Mining
Moranbah, QLD
Goonyella Riverside Mine
Industry
Material
FlipScreen Model
Location
01 / Challenge
Large open-cut mining operations often deal with overburden containing a mix of rock, soil and occasional contamination such as timber, scrap metal or oversized debris. At Goonyella Riverside Mine near Moranbah, this mixed material could interfere with downstream handling and stockpiling if not managed effectively. Removing contaminants traditionally required separate processing equipment or manual intervention, which could slow production and disrupt equipment utilisation across the pit. With high volumes of material being moved continuously, the operation needed a way to screen spoil quickly without introducing additional bottlenecks into the mining cycle.
02 / Solution
To improve material handling, the mine deployed a FlipScreen EX130 screening bucket on one of its excavators working in the overburden zone. The rotating screening drum allowed operators to separate larger contaminants from finer spoil as material was loaded. Oversize debris remained inside the bucket while smaller spoil fell through the mesh, allowing cleaner material to continue through the normal handling process. Because the FlipScreen operates as an attachment to existing mining machinery, screening could occur wherever required within the pit without relocating fixed equipment.
03 / Result
The screening process helped the mine maintain a cleaner material stream and reduced the likelihood of contaminants entering downstream handling systems. By removing oversized debris directly within the excavation area, operators were able to keep production moving without interruptions caused by blocked crushers or damaged conveyors. The flexibility of the attachment also meant screening could be performed wherever contamination appeared within the pit. As a result, Goonyella Riverside Mine improved operational efficiency and reduced delays associated with handling mixed overburden material.