Australia’s mining and critical minerals sector is accelerating at pace. Producers need reliable ways to identify and track products as they move from processing and packaging through to storage, transport, port and end customer. Whether handling lithium, rare earth concentrates, refined powders or regulated materials, Matthews Australasia provides industrial coding and labelling solutions for bulk bags, flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), cartons and pallets.
As export demand increases and compliance requirements become more complex, clear and accurate product identification is critical. Our systems reduce manual errors, improve barcode readability, support GS1 pallet labelling and maintain traceability across tough industrial environments.
Behind these operations, advanced traceability systems play a crucial role in keeping products moving. When identification fails, the impact is immediate, from shipment delays to compliance exposure and reputational risk.
"As an Australian owned and managed company it was important to work and align with a likeminded company. Penrite valued Matthews' technology and integration in developing this labelling and traceability project.” - Jon Dymond, Site Facilities Manager, Penrite Oil
From concentrate through to refined product, every bag, drum, carton and pallet needs to be clearly identified, accurately coded and fully traceable.
Matthews’ advanced coding, labelling and traceability solutions make it easier for critical mineral producers to maintain visibility from processing plant to port and end user, while supporting logistics, inventory control and product specification requirements across every packaging format.
As Australian and international regulatory, customer and provenance requirements continue to evolve, reliable product identification is becoming increasingly important.
With growing scrutiny around data integrity and tamper resistance, coding and labelling has moved beyond compliance to become a strategic advantage for critical mineral operations.
The most common packaging format for mineral concentrates and refined powders.
Matthews solutions deliver durable coding and labelling that remains readable from plant to port.
Used for higher-value, regulated or hazardous materials where accuracy is critical.
Our systems ensure compliant, tamper-resistant identification on curved and challenging surfaces.
The final link between production and logistics, and a critical control point for traceability.
Automated print-and-apply and inspection systems reduce errors and protect export readiness.
Critical minerals operations demand robust systems that perform reliably in tough conditions. Matthews delivers proven technologies designed for high-volume, industrial applications, including:
Matthews Australasia is uniquely positioned to support critical minerals producers across the country, with solutions built for the needs of Australian operations.
By combining locally developed software with Australia-wide technical support, Matthews helps producers access fast response times, practical expertise and a deep understanding of local industry requirements.
Customers benefit from reliable, easy-to-use hardware and software, backed by 24/7 access to skilled local technicians. This support helps enable rapid fault resolution, minimising downtime and keeping operations moving.
Real-time data also gives producers greater visibility across their processes, supporting compliance, audits and continuous improvement.
Matthews supplies mining coding and labelling solutions across Australia, supporting critical minerals producers, processing plants, packaging facilities, warehouses and export operations. Our industrial coding, marking, labelling, print-and-apply and traceability systems are available in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Canberra, Hobart and regional mining hubs across Australia.
Mining coding and labelling systems help mining operations clearly identify products as they move from processing and packing through to storage, transport and export. They can apply batch details, barcodes, product information, logistics labels and traceability data to bulk bags, FIBCs, drums, IBCs, cartons and pallets.
Critical minerals often move through long and complex supply chains, especially when products are stored, transported or exported. Accurate labelling helps identify what the product is, where it came from, where it is going and how it should be handled. This supports traceability, compliance, customer requirements and export readiness.
Matthews can support coding and labelling across common mining packaging formats, including woven bags, bulk bags, FIBCs, drums, IBCs, cartons, wrapped pallets and mixed pallet loads. These are often used for mineral concentrates, refined powders, hazardous materials and export-ready mining products.
The best solution depends on the bag material, surface condition, production speed, working environment and traceability requirements. For bulk bags and FIBCs, Matthews may recommend durable labels, industrial inkjet coding, automated label application or inspection systems to help keep product identification readable through handling, storage and transport.
Mining product labels may need to show details such as product name, batch or lot number, weight, grade, destination, customer information, handling instructions, hazard details, barcode data, GS1 identifiers and pallet information. The right label content depends on the product, packaging type, customer requirements and export or regulatory obligations.
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