Dust Control for the Mining Industry

Crushers and screens

Crushing and screening processes produce large volumes of fine dust particles. Without adequate capture, this dust spreads quickly and poses serious inhalation risks.

Conveyor belt transfer points

Material transfer between conveyor systems creates friction, spillage and turbulence—common causes of fugitive dust.

Stockpiles and loading zones

Mechanical disturbance and wind erosion around open stockpiles and loading areas may lead to widespread dust emissions.

Underground mining

Ventilation is often limited in underground settings, intensifying dust exposure and requiring highly efficient industrial dust extraction systems to maintain air quality.

Health risks: Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline silica and other particles can lead to serious respiratory illnesses, including silicosis.

Equipment wear: The abrasive nature of dust causes excessive wear and tear on machinery, increasing maintenance costs and reducing service life.

Regulatory compliance: Stringent environmental and workplace health standards demand proactive and reliable dust control systems.

Cost-efficiency: As with all aspects of the mining industry, balancing effective dust suppression with operating costs requires smart design and foresight.

Our mining dust collectors include:

• Baghouse dust collectors: Made for fine and dry dust, these systems offer high-efficiency filtration perfect for high-volume areas like crushers.
• Wet scrubbers: Suitable for handling sticky or humid dust that’s often found in underground or wet drilling applications.
• Cyclone separators: A reliable pre-filtration option to remove larger particulate matter before fine dust reaches the main filter system.
• Bat Vent®: Filters and pressurises air in control rooms and site offices to block harmful dust from mining activities like blasting and crushing.
• Bat Booth®: Safely removes respirable dust from miners’ clothing to reduce ongoing exposure to fine particles such as silica.

Maximise your dust collector system for long-term success

It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for dust collection solutions in Farms or mine, open-air environments or closed, getting the most out of your dust collection system all comes down to smart design and ongoing care. Some of the key best practices include:

Positioning collectors close to dust sources to maximise capture efficiency and reduce the spread of airborne dust.

Choose the right filter media to match dust characteristics, including particle size, moisture content and level of abrasiveness.

Stick to a maintenance schedule, with routine checks and servicing to help maintain performance and prevent costly downtime.

Using leak detection tools such as fluorescent dye powder and pressure gauges help identify issues early before the damage is caused.

Mideco’s mining dust extraction systems

For over 70 years, Mideco has supported mining operations across Australia and globally with dust collection systems built for tough conditions. We deliver custom-designed extraction systems, advanced filtration technologies like Burnley® Baffles and Mideclone cyclones, and the Bat Booth®—our patented clothes dedusting unit. 

From large operators to emerging ventures, we work alongside you to design and build solutions that perform in the harshest mining environments.

Safeguard your team and business with Mideco

Reduce airborne contaminants, extend equipment life and meet occupational health and safety standards with our help.

Don’t wait for your duster control problem to impact your mine—contact Mideco and maximise your air quality today.