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- I4 Mining adds mining safety advances to Dynamixby Tom Parker (Australian Mining) on May 20, 2022 at 6:05 am
I4 Mining's Dynamix data, AI and IoT platform has been further developed to enable edge deployments that deliver complete hybrid technology stacks. Australian Mining.
- Connect, scan and optimiseby alexandra.eastwood@primecreative.com.au (Australian Mining) on May 20, 2022 at 5:00 am
When it comes to compressed air installations, Atlas Copco wants to make sure its customers are always connected and informed. As Charles Darwin once said, “It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It’s the one that is most adaptable to change”. A compressed air system is one … Continue reading Connect, scan and optimise → Australian Mining.
- Unlocking efficient and productive growth in miningby alexandra.eastwood@primecreative.com.au (Australian Mining) on May 20, 2022 at 3:05 am
Salesforce can assist mining companies across five core areas: value pricing, operational efficiency, partner/supplier relationships, safety and employee experience, and data integration and analytics. In 1999, a milestone customer relationship management (CRM) system was launched, which would see all of a customer’s software and critical customer data, hosted on the internet and made available as … Continue reading Unlocking efficient and productive growth in mining → Australian Mining.
- A commitment to innovation in gold processing technologyby alexandra.eastwood@primecreative.com.au (Australian Mining) on May 20, 2022 at 1:49 am
Renowned for their rugged reliability in industries known for intensely challenging environments and ever-evolving demands, Derrick Corporation products offer the finest solutions for the gold processing sector. For more than 70 years, Derrick Corporation has pioneered the development of fine-screening solutions to serve diverse industries throughout the world, as well as introducing polyurethane screens to … Continue reading A commitment to innovation in gold processing technology → Australian Mining.
- Ultimate performance when it comes to the crunchby alexandra.eastwood@primecreative.com.au (Australian Mining) on May 20, 2022 at 1:45 am
When it comes to crushing blasted hard rock in ore and natural stone mining, the efficiency of thyssenkrupp gyratory crushers in primary crushing is second to none. At the heart of any mining operation is the mineral processing machinery, and in the vast range of regions where Australian miners operate this equipment needs to be … Continue reading Ultimate performance when it comes to the crunch → Australian Mining.
- Bowen Basin coal mine wants jobseekers ‘tired of FIFO’by Richard Szabo (Australasian Mining Review) on May 20, 2022 at 12:16 am
A Central Queensland mineral producer prefers to hire those who are fed up with working remotely. Sojitz Corporation wants to directly employ jobseekers who are “tired” of fly-in fly-out, or drive-in drive-out, rosters. The Japan-headquartered proponent advertised several full-time, multi skilled operator vacancies at its Gregory Crinum mine – about 60km northeast of Emerald. Rosters
- Why is petrol so expensive when the fuel excise has been cut?by Alexander Lewis (Latest mining articles) on May 19, 2022 at 7:44 pm
With fuel prices nudging $2.20 a litre in Brisbane, a tank of petrol can put a sizeable dent on your bank balance, so why is fuel so expensive in Queensland and when will prices drop?
- Researchers say coal-to-hydrogen project's lower emissions claims 'misleading'by Emma Field (Latest mining articles) on May 19, 2022 at 5:58 am
A think tank says a project to make hydrogen from coal is unlikely to meet its carbon reduction claims. But the criticism has been dismissed by project bosses who say the researchers have their numbers wrong.
- Bowen Basin coal mine offers excellent conditionsby Richard Szabo (Australasian Mining Review) on May 18, 2022 at 11:35 pm
A resources producer is prepared to directly employ jobseekers in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Stanmore Resources is on the hunt for multiple full-time operators at its South Walker Creek Coal Mine in Strathfield, 143km southwest of Mackay. These dragline and dozer push vacancies are based at the company’s production overburden department. The team operates dozers,
- 'We’re forgotten about': Voters in key marginal seat condemn 'deafening silence' on energy transitionby Bridget Murphy and Amelia Bernasconi (Latest mining articles) on May 18, 2022 at 11:06 pm
A region key to Australia's energy supply is begging for clarity on its future but the two major parties don't want to talk about it.
- Is agriculture's steady hand during mining booms and busts taken for granted?by Inga Stünzner (Latest mining articles) on May 18, 2022 at 10:45 pm
Agriculture has been a steady hand as the big money flows in and out of central Queensland mines, so what do those on the land want from this election?
- Central Qld coal mine invites jobseekers who want a lifeby Richard Szabo (Australasian Mining Review) on May 18, 2022 at 12:40 am
A resources services company is keen to hear from Queenslanders who want to live a fuller existence in the Central Highlands region. BUMA Australia is trying to fill multiple multi-skilled operator job vacancies at a coal mine in the Blackwater area, about 200km west of Rockhampton. The business, formerly known as Downer EDI, revealed the
- 'Couldn't believe someone would stoop to that level': CLP-endorsed pro-fracking campaign attacks pastoralistsby Samantha Jonscher and Daniel Fitzgerald (Latest mining articles) on May 17, 2022 at 11:15 pm
The organisation Back Beetaloo has been reprimanded by the AEC and accused of "astroturfing" by a digital media expert.
- Environmentalists claim victory as United Funds withdraws mining application to explore near popular WA national parkby Lauren Smith and John Dobson (Latest mining articles) on May 17, 2022 at 7:37 am
A mining application near a pristine Western Australian national park is withdrawn following community opposition, with environmentalists now calling on the state government to block any future exploration applications in the area.
- FIFO worker allegedly promoted then fired for moving houseby Richard Szabo (Australasian Mining Review) on May 17, 2022 at 1:27 am
A remote employee claims he was elevated to a managerial role and unfairly dismissed for relocating. Karl Boobyer wants almost $600,000 in compensation after Santos allegedly promoted him to construction supervisor and later terminated his employment for moving to New Zealand. The former fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker claims the employer initially had no requirement for
- Do you live in one of Australia's most polluted towns?by Latest mining articles on May 16, 2022 at 11:34 pm
Air pollution kills 3,000 people every year, according to the Australian Conservation Foundation which has revealed the most polluted regions in the country.
- Silicon manufacturer may be forced to import coal as jarrah supply, a key input, dwindlesby Georgia Hargreaves (Latest mining articles) on May 16, 2022 at 10:21 pm
Australia's only silicon manufacturer may be forced to import coal as it struggles to secure a consistent supply of local timber to make its product.
- Underground coal workers wanted in Central Qldby Richard Szabo (Australasian Mining Review) on May 16, 2022 at 1:54 am
A mining services company is offering Queenslanders high wages, bonuses and other entitlements if they wish to work beneath the surface. ABM Contractors is prepared to pay full-time electricians $73.50 an hour, fitters $73.50 and operators $62 at Queensland Coal and Mitsui Group’s Kestrel Coal Mine in Crinum, 312km west of Rockhampton. Click here to
- As lithium prices rise this small seaside town is facing an influx of workersby Georgia Loney and Jacqueline Lynch (Latest mining articles) on May 15, 2022 at 11:26 pm
As lithium prices surge, US chemicals company Albemarle is considering a major expansion of its refinery south of Perth, with plans for a 1,000-bed capacity workers' village at Binningup.
- Grantville residents dismayed at Dandy Premix sand mine expansion amid woodland concernsby Latest mining articles on May 15, 2022 at 8:44 pm
Residents of Grantville say they have not been heard by the government after it approved the expansion of a local sand mine that will remove 13 hectares of native vegetation.
- This dilapidated old tower could become regional Victoria's newest tourist attractionby Shannon Schubert (Latest mining articles) on May 13, 2022 at 10:27 pm
The state government is awaiting the results of an engineer's report to determine what repairs are required to reopen Maryborough's Bristol Hill Pioneer Memorial Tower.
- 'We need this Tanami Road so desperately': WA budget allocates funding to transform desert trackby Ted O'Connor (Latest mining articles) on May 13, 2022 at 2:52 am
Local leaders have long lobbied to seal the Tanami Road arguing impoverished communities would greatly benefit from more mining and cattle industry jobs. Now the money is on the table to get the project underway.
- Mining giant seeks Queensland FIFO workers without industry experienceby Richard Szabo (Australasian Mining Review) on May 13, 2022 at 12:40 am
A multinational resources company will fully train, qualify, pay and transport jobseekers who want to work in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is hiring multiple operator-maintainer trainees at the Daunia Coal Mine in Coppabella, 175km southwest of Mackay. BMA is offering two year traineeships that are promised to give candidates a Certificate
- It's a key promise to limit enormous emissions from fracking. But a government email has fuelled concerns it might not happenby Jesse Thompson (Latest mining articles) on May 12, 2022 at 11:04 pm
Confidential correspondence obtained by the ABC shows a key environmental bureaucrat warning that fully implementing a commitment to offset all emissions from fracking the gas-rich Beetaloo Basin could face significant challenges.
- Egg-sized diamond fetches $31.5 million on auction in Genevaby Latest mining articles on May 12, 2022 at 5:10 am
An egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction sells for $31.5 million in Geneva.
- ‘Green’ hydrogen tipped to phase out pulverised coalby Richard Szabo (Australasian Mining Review) on May 12, 2022 at 1:24 am
Fine mineral granules could be the first fossil fuel abandoned in favour of more environmentally friendly alternatives, a not-for-profit warned. The Institute for Energy Economics and Finance recently predicted pulverised coal for injection (PCI) will be the first combustable rock to be phased out. Energy finance analyst Simon Nicholas claims BHP, Rio Tinto, thyssenkrupp and
- Brisbane's north used to be home to a coal mine. Here's what other geological wonders lie beneath the cityby Alicia Nally and Katherine Feeney (Latest mining articles) on May 11, 2022 at 9:45 pm
Brisbane is famous for a sub-tropical climate and being one of Australia's most liveable cities, but there is much more going on underneath its streets than most residents might realise.
- A 'fig leaf' for fossil fuels: Coalition's 'clean' hydrogen plans nothing but greenwashing, critics sayby Daniel Mercer (Latest mining articles) on May 11, 2022 at 9:06 pm
Plans by the federal government to develop a "clean" hydrogen industry in Australia have been branded greenwashing by critics who say taxpayer money is being used to subsidise fossil fuel activities.
- Ukraine fighting to take back Snake Island for dominance in northern Black Seaby Latest mining articles on May 11, 2022 at 6:20 am
A remote island off Ukraine occupied by Russia on the first day of its invasion becomes the focal point of the battle for control of the western Black Sea coast.
- We 'dig them up and ship them out': Australia has critical minerals, so isn't it time for a domestic EV industry?by Hannah Jose (Latest mining articles) on May 11, 2022 at 4:46 am
Australia has some of the largest critical mineral reserves in the world, but it's missing out on potentially huge profits. That's where a domestic electric vehicle industry could come in.