Showcasing Innovation at CIM CONNECT 2025, Canada
Global Victoria, in partnership with Crownsmen, is proud to present a special Mining NOW panel episode spotlighting three Victorian METS (Mining Equipment, Technology and Services) companies exhibiting at this year’s CIM CONNECT Convention in Montréal, Canada.
Host, Jerrod Downey sits down with industry leaders from Duratray International, Don Kyatt/Terrain Tamer, and Gekko Systems to unpack practical solutions and forward-thinking strategies driving the mining sector forward. This special interview was made possible by Global Victoria, who brought these international innovators together at CIM Connect to share insights on global growth, localised solutions, and mining innovation.
- Marcelo Medel, Managing Director of Duratray International, reveals how Duratray’s Chilean-Australian investment model is helping them solve customer pain points in multiple regions.
- Georg Esterer, North American Manager at Don Kyatt/Terrain Tamer, explains how their catalogue of over 60,000 parts supports mining fleets globally, and how the company is scaling operations in North America.
- Kenny Roberts, Principal Metallurgist and North American representative for Gekko Systems, discusses how their test plants and metallurgical innovations, including inline leach reactors and ore sorting, are optimising flow sheets for critical mineral projects.
How are global mining companies solving the industry’s most pressing problems—equipment customisation, critical mineral processing, and distribution gaps—while expanding into new markets?
From equipment manufacturing to supply chain strategy and metallurgical testing, this episode delivers real-world solutions for modern mining operations. Whether you're dealing with workforce shortages, looking to expand globally, or seeking smarter mineral processing solutions, this panel brings expert insight from across the mining value chain. Watch now to explore how these companies are shaping the future of mining—on the ground and across the globe.
Meet the innovators powering the future of mining, and taking Victoria global.
About the Victorian companies
Duratray
For over five decades, Duratray have been global leaders in mining haulage solutions—engineering and manufacturing high-efficiency dump bodies that help the world’s leading mining companies reduce operational costs, extend equipment life, and improve site performance.
The company's patented Suspended Dump Body (SDB) is a testament to that commitment—an industry-recognised solution that redefines durability, payload efficiency, and productivity.
But we don’t stop there.
Duratray work closely with its clients to understand their unique operational challenges and continuously innovate their products to meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and sustainability.
Gekko Systems
Gekko started out producing InLine Pressure Jigs for continuous gravity separation. Yet growing demand for energy-efficient devices spurred Gekko to re-invent and advance traditional processing flowsheets.
Innovative modular designs, elegant systems and smart manufacturing launched Gekko as a world technical leader in gold processing and low-energy mining solutions.
Don Kyatt
Marketed under the ‘Terrain Tamer’ brand, Don Kyatt has been developing, manufacturing and distributing a vast range of 4WD parts throughout 10 branches in Australia, 8 international warehouses and numerous Dedicated Stockists worldwide for over 50 years.
With a range of over 60,000 different parts, the Terrain Tamer brand is sold into over 80 countries and supplies and markets its range with distributors throughout the strongest 4WD regions of the world. Equivalent to, and often improving on their Original Equipment counterpart, Terrain Tamer parts are used for a variety of applications, including mining, agriculture, emergency services and armoured vehicles, as well as by recreational users.
Victoria's METS Advantage
With a thriving ecosystem of over 600 companies, Victoria is a global leader in Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS). From cutting-edge digital solutions to sustainable manufacturing, our METS sector is powering the future of mining, here in Victoria and across the world.
- Victorian METS firms are leaders in digital mining solutions, including automation, AI, and data analytics, supported by the state’s strong R&D ecosystem and partnerships with universities like RMIT and La Trobe.
- Victorian METS companies have strong trade relationships across Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.
- Global Victoria’s network of 23 Trade and Investment offices worldwide supports Victorian METS international expansion.
- Victoria leads Australia in advanced manufacturing, with METS companies contributing to innovations in equipment design, materials engineering, and sustainable mining practices.
- The Victorian Government, through Global Victoria, offers tailored support for METS exporters through initiatives like our trade mission program and strategic buyer introductions.
About Crownsmen
Canadian-based content creators, Crownsmen produce web series for industry including Mining NOW, The Crownsmen Show, Building Energy, The Construction Show, and Agriculture NOW.
Their long-form online interviews explore the latest in leadership, technology, innovation, industry challenges, and new opportunities. Crownsmen produce both in-house and partnership web series/podcasts featuring companies from the industrial sectors including mining, energy, forestry, transportation, construction, and agriculture.
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