Alcoa employees reap cost savings (0) February 4, 2008 AS employee retention becomes a major issue for Australian businesses, Alcoa is leading the charge in employee engagement by offering cash incentives to those who come up with smart ideas. ...
Damaged gasket proves costly (0) February 4, 2008 THE NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released a safety alert after a manifold gasket in an underground coal mine was damaged.
Wanted: sustainable benefits from boom (0) February 1, 2008 AUSTRALIA will only secure sustainable benefits from the current resources boom if the Rudd Government’s first Budget implements a range of policy recommendations proposed by the mining sector’s professional body.
Perth briefing on Sino Iron Project (0) February 1, 2008 CITIC Pacific Mining Chief Executive Officer Barry Fitzgerald will deliver on 19 March 2008 a presentation at the Burswood Entertainment Complex on the $5.2 billion Sino Iron project.
Torque wrenches save time and boost safety (0) February 1, 2008 AUSTRALIA’S largest hydraulic hammer maintenance and repair organisation has more than halved the time taken for bolting tasks while improving safety and precision by introducing Enerpac torque wrenches.
Compressors breathe life into coal project (0) February 1, 2008 A CLEAN coal technology provider has been impressed with the performance of screw compressors new to the local market
View blueprints in the field (0) February 1, 2008 POSITIONING solutions provider Trimble has introduced new wireless capabilities for a popular communications device.
Incident response unsatisfactory: minister (0) January 31, 2008 NEW laws may be needed to ensure an adequate level of co-operation from mine management and their contractors when mines inspectors investigate serious safety incidents, Queensland Mines and Energy Minister ...
Leases approved for Narrabri coal mine (0) January 31, 2008 THE NSW Government has granted a lease for mining to commence at a new underground coal mine near Narrabri.
Driller crushed to death in Cooper Basin (0) January 31, 2008 A 36-year-old Queensland man was killed while operating a drilling rig in the Cooper Basin in South Australia in late January.
Macmahon wins work for Nickel Project (0) January 31, 2008 MACMAHON Holdings Limited has won a long term mining contract for the new Sinclair Nickel Project owned by Jubilee Mines, and an extension to its existing Olympic Dam underground development ...
Junior explorers win innovation grants (0) January 31, 2008 FOUR junior mineral explorers have received a total of $145,000 in grants for innovative research projects, Queensland Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said.
More power to Mount Isa (0) January 30, 2008 AN ambitious $800 million to $900 million project to plug Mount Isa’s mining hub into the national electricity grid could double the lifespan of some of the country’s biggest mines, ...
Greyhound to move for Olympic Dam (0) January 30, 2008 GREYHOUND Australia has become the sole carrier for miners at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine.
Macmahon drives safety with Big Five (0) January 30, 2008 MAJOR mining and civil construction company Macmahon Holdings has developed a program whereby employees identify their personal drivers for encouraging occupational health and safety in the workplace.
Leadership call in pre-budget submission (0) January 30, 2008 QUEENSLAND’S minerals and energy sector is maintaining its push for federal leadership in key areas essential to the long-term success of the resources sector and the national economy.
Fume arms for gas extraction (0) January 30, 2008 EXIMO has released a line of fume arms for safe extraction of dangerous gases and other substances at workstations and manufacturing points.
Ensham emerges from flood crisis (10) January 29, 2008 THE worst has passed for Ensham coal mine as the floodwaters in the Nogoa River downstream of Emerald begin receding.
NW power proposal welcomed (0) January 29, 2008 THE global competitiveness of mining and minerals processing industries in North West Queensland has been given a boost with the announcement by Premier Bligh that a proposal to upgrade power ...
BHP under fire over death investigation (0) January 29, 2008 QUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has demanded an explanation from mining companies involved in a fatal incident recently after reports that critical information was withheld from mines inspectors ...
TAFE training expanding in regional SA (0) January 29, 2008 TAFE SA has been expanding education and training opportunities in regional South Australia over the last two years, as demand grows from regional people wanting to acquire or update their ...
High-visibility earmuff (0) January 29, 2008 SPERIAN Protection Australia has released a high-visibility earmuff with AM/FM radio
Australian Mining podcast on skills strategy (0) January 29, 2008 IN this Unearthed Report interview Australian Mining editor Jamie Wade speaks with Mining Industry Skills Centre chief executive Derek Hunter and Manager and the Centre’s Manager of Strategic Development Jenny ...
Multiple function spray truck (0) January 29, 2008 COATES has released a range of water trucks with multiple spray options
Safety compliant switches (0) January 29, 2008 FLUID Components International has released a switch series rated Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 compliant
Skills strategy interview transcript (0) January 29, 2008 THE following is a transcript of an interview with Australian Mining editor Jamie Wade, Mining Industry Skill Centre (MISC) chief executive Derek Hunter and MISC manager of strategic development Jenny ...
High-power air nozzle (0) January 27, 2008 EXAIR has released a 5.08 cm high-power air nozzle that produces a flat 5.08 cm wide airstream
Land release for Karratha (0) January 25, 2008 THE Western Australian Government announced the release of 81 residential lots to be sold by public ballot in Karratha on 22 February.
New report on NSW minerals industry (0) January 25, 2008 THE minerals industry and investors are being encouraged to read the NSW Minerals Industry Annual 2006-07.
Womens Day Breakfast and awards (0) January 25, 2008 MULTI-award-winning ABC science writer and broadcaster Bernie Hobbs will compere QRC’s International Womens Day Breakfast and Resources Awards for Women (RAW) on Friday, 7 March 2008.
Metalliferous Mining Competencies updated (0) January 25, 2008 THE Queensland Department of Mines & Energy has released an updated list of Metalliferous Mining Competencies.
Rail innovation for Goonyella Coal Upgrade (0) January 25, 2008 UPGRADES to the rail capacity infrastructure of one of central Queensland’s major coal systems, Goonyella, has been completed in response to increases in production volumes forecast for the next five ...
Programmable pressure sensor (0) January 25, 2008 TURCK has released a programmable output pressure sensor with programmable PNP/NPN switch points
Hands free radio (0) January 25, 2008 MOTOROLA has released a two-way radio with 1 watt transmitter power
LGL’s Ballarat mine reopens (0) January 24, 2008 LIHIR Gold Ltd’s Ballarat gold mine has been reopened following successful restoration of the main Woolshed Gully access decline.
Newcastle’s Third Coal Terminal underway (0) January 24, 2008 CONSTRUCTION of the first stage of a third coal export terminal for the Port of Newcastle will begin immediately following completion of finance arrangements.
Thermal dispersion flow switches (0) January 24, 2008 FINETEK has released a series of thermal dispersion flow switches that calculate velocity based on the heat-loss of a heated probe
Bilfinger acquires Clough business (0) January 24, 2008 CONTRACTOR Bilfinger Berger Services has acquired engineering and construction company Clough Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, Clough Engineering & Maintenance Pty Ltd (CEM).
Gas cleaning system for Yarwun refinery (0) January 24, 2008 THE Environmental Group Limited has been awarded a $2.2m contract to supply a Flue Gas Desulphurisation system for Rio Tinto Alcan’s Yarwun alumina refinery expansion project at Gladstone, Queensland.
Estimating underground excavation costs (0) January 24, 2008 LARGE excavations are required in underground mines for facilities such as crushing stations, loading stations, workshops and pump stations. This note may be of interest to engineers who need to ...
Geothermal energy potential in WA (0) January 23, 2008 THE race is on to develop Western Australia’s geothermal energy potential, following the historic first release of acreage for geothermal exploration.
BHP invests in Newcastle Port Project (0) January 23, 2008 BHP Billiton has approved the Newcastle Third Port Project with a capital investment of US$390 million.
Iron ore expertise exported to Brazil (0) January 23, 2008 IN an example of how Australian expertise is being utilised overseas, Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has applied its extensive iron ore experience gained in the Pilbara to Brazil.
Big wheels keep on turning (0) January 23, 2008 THE world’s biggest contract miner Thiess Pty Ltd, is turning the wheels on tyre wastage by increasing the average tyre life of their $168,000 per vehicle Off Highway Truck (OHT) ...
Skills Strategy a worthy approach (3) January 23, 2008 WITH a chronic skills shortage in the mining industry many things have been said and written, but outcomes have been few and far between.
Bowen Basin lost production costs mount (0) January 23, 2008 HEAVY rain and record floods across central Queensland’s Bowen Basin are now expected to translate into hundreds of millions of dollars in lost coal production, Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive ...
SA to get tough on mining conditions (0) January 22, 2008 ACTING Minister for Mineral Resources Development Michael Atkinson said the South Australian Government imposes stringent environmental conditions on all exploration and mining tenements.
Wheel dozer with cooling system (0) January 22, 2008 CATERPILLAR has released a wheel dozer with new radiator and improved heat transfer
Housing opportunity for Port Hedland (0) January 22, 2008 SUBMISSIONS are open for the construction of a residential development in the heart of Port Hedland.
Tens of millions lost to CQ floods (0) January 22, 2008 THE damage bill from floods and wet weather in central Queensland’s Bowen Basin appears certain to cost the export coal industry and the State’s economy tens of millions of dollars, ...
FMG pushes for Robe River railway access (0) January 22, 2008 FORTESCUE Metals Group (FMG) has applied to declare Rio’s Robe River railway open to third parties.
Clough poised for Pluto LNG jetty berth (0) January 22, 2008 CLOUGH has a Letter of Intent from Woodside approving the initial expenditure of up to $30m for preliminary works for the LNG jetty berth for the Pluto LNG Project.
Macarthur Coal suspends mining (0) January 22, 2008 MACARTHUR Coal Limited has suspended coal mining activities at its Coppabella Mine where more than 233 mm in rain has fallen in the last two days.
I/O-link enabled proximity switch (0) January 22, 2008 SICK has released a photoelectric proximity switch with electronic adjustment of background suppression, and an I/O link
Mantle head nuts with brains (0) January 22, 2008 NEW mantle head nuts make changing-out head nuts a safer, shorter operation.
Above-deck compressor (0) January 21, 2008 VMAC has released an above-deck hydraulic air compressor delivering up to 150 PSI
Contractor killed at BHP’s Cannington mine (0) January 21, 2008 A TEAM of Queensland Department of Mines and Energy Mines Inspectorate officers are continuing to investigate a fatality last week at BHP Billiton’s Cannington mine south-east of Mount Isa.
FMG defends refusal of union access (0) January 21, 2008 FORTESCUE Metals Group Limited (FMG) has defended its decision to refuse representatives from the AWU and the CFMEU access to its Cloudbreak construction site in the Pilbara following the fatal ...
Hydraulic live swivels (0) January 21, 2008 SPRAY Nozzle Engineering has released a range of inline and 90° hydraulic live swivels for fluid, air and gas applications
Non-invasive gas sensor (0) January 21, 2008 FLEXIM has released a gas measurement sensor that can be clamped onto pipes without interrupting flow
Queensland flood sinks dragline (0) January 21, 2008 QUEENSLAND coal producer Ensham Resources has used helicopters to evacuate employees stranded at the flooded central Queensland mine
LED safety warning lamp (0) January 18, 2008 NARVA has released a LED safety warning lamp powered by D-size dry cell batteries.
Autonomous haulage program in Pilbara (0) January 18, 2008 RIO Tinto has embarked on a ground-breaking program to develop a world-leading system to automate its Pilbara iron ore operations.
Oakajee Port and Rail Project a step closer (0) January 18, 2008 THE Federal Government has given the green light to investment agreements signed late last year between Yilgarn Infrastructure and five major Chinese companies.
Floating dock at marine complex on track (0) January 18, 2008 CONSTRUCTION of the local component of a $60million floating dock at the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson began today, two months ahead of the original schedule.
Top 10 pump tips (0) January 17, 2008 PUMPS are found on every mining and minerals processing site and on just about every one of these sites the engineering and maintenance teams report pump problems.
High-speed infrared linescanner (0) January 17, 2008 RAYTEK has released a high-speed infrared linescanner with scan speed up to 150 Hz
Honeymoon uranium mine approved (0) January 16, 2008 THE South Australian Government has approved construction of South Australia’s third uranium mine: Uranium One Australia’s Honeymoon Project.
Modular nitrogen generators (0) January 16, 2008 ATLAS Copco Compressor Technique has launched a range of nitrogen generators that provides flexible on-site nitrogen generation
Portable air conditioning (0) January 16, 2008 KENNARDS Hire has expanded its range of portable air conditioners with 10 kW and 20 kW models
Advertise on www.miningaustralia.com.au (0) January 16, 2008 WITH more 30,000 page views a month and more than 10,000 people visiting the site each month www.miningaustralia.com.au is rapidly becoming a regular source of information for mining professionals.
Advice on Emergency Management Act (0) January 16, 2008 RESOURCES Safety – a division of the WA Department of Consumer and Employment Protection – has issued a Mines Safety Bulletin with advice on the Emergency Management Act 2005.
Grants for OHS research (0) January 15, 2008 THE South Australian Government is offering grants for innovative research projects to improve workplace safety in the State.
Crash resulting in near death (0) January 15, 2008 THE Queensland Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert following a collision on a mine haul road involving a light and heavy vehicle.
Unattended vehicles rolling away (0) January 15, 2008 SAFETY authorities have raised alarm over several incidents in recent months involving unattended vehicles rolling away down slopes at mine sites in Western Australia.
Workshops on drug testing and screening (0) January 15, 2008 FRONTLINE Diagnostics will hold a series of workshops in March 2008 to educate Australian employers about the prevalence and impact of drugs at work and how to develop policies to ...
Narrow escape from mobile plant fire (0) January 15, 2008 A SALT harvester operator has escaped serious injury after being trapped in his cabin when a fire broke out in the machine.
Construction caution amid cyclone season (0) January 15, 2008 SAFETY Authorities have advised mine operators in cyclone-prone areas to err on the side of caution in the design and construction of buildings and other structures, and in the development ...
Dampier Port upgrade on time, on budget (0) January 15, 2008 RIO Tinto’s US$1.4 billion Dampier Port upgrade project in Western Australia has been completed on time and on budget.
Indonesian Mining Procurement Forum (0) January 15, 2008 THE second Indonesian Mining Procurement Forum from 1 to 2 April 2008 at Darwin’s Sky City Hotel Casino will showcase Darwin as a regional distribution and supply centre for mining ...
Goonyella coal chain report released (0) January 14, 2008 THE Queensland Government has welcomed the appointment of Ross Dunning to a critical role in coordinating Queensland’s coal supply chain.
Fatality at Cloudbreak Mine site (0) January 14, 2008 AT about 4pm WST on Friday January 11, 2008, an incident occurred during the construction of the processing plant at the Cloudbreak Mine site involving an employee of United Construction, ...
Quick-sealing hose ends (0) January 14, 2008 WURTH has released a range of quick-sealing hose ends for temporary pipe capping
Modular vacuum pumps (0) January 14, 2008 JAVAC has released a range of vacuum pumps with modular design
Control systems for Pluto LNG Project (0) January 12, 2008 HONEYWELL has won a contract to provide the integrated control system for Woodside’s new Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) Project in Western Australia.
Green light for Wiggins Island Coal Terminal (1) January 11, 2008 DEVELOPMENT of the massive new Wiggins Island Coal Terminal near Gladstone in Queensland has been given a green light.
More action on Broadmeadow incident (0) January 11, 2008 LEGAL proceedings will continue this year over an incident in early 2006 where a worker at BMA’s Broadmeadow underground coal mine suffered extensive and life threatening burns.
Minerals industry appointments (0) January 11, 2008 The latest corporate appointments in the Australian minerals industry
Adaptable keypad (0) January 11, 2008 EAO has released a keypad that can be customised to suit different applications.
Sensor vision cameras (0) January 11, 2008 DALSA has released a range of vision cameras with sensor technology to provide image acquisition in compact form factors
Hope for skills-short resources sector (0) January 10, 2008 THE Rudd Government’s pledge to deliver 450,000 extra training places over four years will help relieve the anticipated skills shortage of over 50,000 staff per year in the resources & ...
Sustainable plans for fuel (0) January 10, 2008 CSIRO’s newly formed Future Fuels Forum (FFF) is bringing together community, industry and government to plan for the future of transport fuels in Australia.
Integrated motion control (0) January 10, 2008 GE FANUC has released a 2-axis module motion controller, which allows users to integrate motion control, servos (or steppers), and low-end control
Motion control automation (0) January 10, 2008 BALDOR has released an automated motion controller for servo and stepper motor axes, with onboard I/O and fieldbus connectivity
Drilling and blasting feature (0) January 9, 2008 AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its centenary feature on drilling and blasting feature in the March 2008 issue.
Tyre maintenance feature (0) January 9, 2008 AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its feature on tyres and tyre maintenance feature in the March 2008 issue.
Picoprox sensors (0) January 9, 2008 TURCK has released a range of miniature picoprox sensors, with sensing distances that exceed ferrite-core sensors
Feature on meeting the skills shortage (0) January 9, 2008 AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its feature on attracting, training and retaining personnel in the March 2008 issue.
Showcase of pumping equipment in March (0) January 9, 2008 AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions for its product showcase on pumps, pipes, valves and compressors in the March 2008 issue.
Pilbara focus in March Australian Mining (0) January 9, 2008 AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Pilbara Spotlight in the March 2008 issue.
Lightning strike leads to tyre explosion (0) January 8, 2008 A LIGHTNING strike that caused tyre explosions and heavy vehicle damage at Anglo Coal’s Drayton mine in NSW in late November has prompted warnings about the destructive impact of lightning.
Export studies on Wilcherry Hill Iron Ore Project (0) January 8, 2008 IRONCLAD Mining Limited is conducting preliminary studies into export options for iron products from the proposed Wilcherry Hill Iron Ore Project on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia.
Help sought on hazardous manual tasks (0) January 8, 2008 HAVE you identified hazardous manual handling tasks in your workplace or been involved in the design, construction, commissioning or maintenance of any equipment, plant, work surfaces, work practices or systems ...
Guides to avoid heat illness (0) January 8, 2008 AS the mercury rises, so to does the risk of heat-related illness. Here are some guides to stay cool.
Servo assembly press modules (0) January 8, 2008 CINCINNATI Test Systems has released a range of electromechanical servo-assembly press modules, with strokes from 130 mm to 400 mm.
Fork level switch (0) January 8, 2008 ENDRESS+Hauser has released a vibrating-fork level switch for bulk solids said to function in temperatures up to 300°C
Safety alert follows report into cyclone deaths (0) January 7, 2008 SAFETY authorities in Western Australia have issued further recommendations to minimise hazards from cyclones impacting workplaces in the State’s north.
Load cell interface (0) January 7, 2008 OMRON Electronics has released a load cell interface for PLC, which mounts directly into any special I/O unit.
Videoscope inspection system (0) January 7, 2008 MAINTENANCE Systems Consolidated has released a videoscope system featuring point, click and view operation, allowing recorded data to be transferred directly to computer
Rio Tinto to buy three new iron ore carriers (0) January 7, 2008 RIO Tinto will purchase three 250,000 deadweight tonne ore carriers to transport iron ore from its mines in the Pilbara in Western Australia (and potentially from Simandou in Guinea) to ...
Safe design: thinking it through (1) January 6, 2008 STATE Mining Engineer (WA) Martin Knee examines the process of safe design in minimising hazards.
PPE statistics for mining (0) January 5, 2008 ARE there any statistics showing improvements in safety in the mining industry resulting from personal protective equipment (PPE) use?
Thermal imaging finds strong interest (0) January 5, 2008 THERMAL imaging technology attracted a high level of interest at the underground rescue competition at St Ives gold mine near Kambalda in Western Australia late last year, according to Resources ...
Easy care air-motor (0) January 4, 2008 DEPRAG Schulz has released a series of air-motors with 200W, 400W and 600W nominal power
Digital measurement loops (0) January 4, 2008 INGOLD has released a range of pH and Oxygen measurement loops with digital sensor management technology
New bond calculator for land rehabilitation (0) January 4, 2008 THE Victorian Government has released a new bond calculator for the mining industry that is aimed at cutting red tape while ensuring land rehabilitation works are adequately covered.
New exploration licenses in Tasmania (0) January 4, 2008 FOUR new exploration licence applications will be granted in various parts of Tasmania.
Timely reminder on natural hazards (0) January 4, 2008 A TIMELY reminder about the potentially hazardous consequences of cyclones and the importance of emergency preparation can be found in the latest edition of MineSafe magazine.
Multi-directional load handling (0) January 3, 2008 P&H Mining Equipment has released a new series of line-up walking draglines.
Bench top particle analysis (0) January 3, 2008 JOHN Morris has released a high resolution laser particle sizer, with an optical measuring cell for increased sample resolution
Petroleum and gas changes for safety (0) January 3, 2008 CHANGES to Queensland’s petroleum and gas legislation with a view to improving safety and health issues for the industry are now in effect.
Keyhole processing (0) January 3, 2008 MINERALS processing equipment supplier Gekko Systems has released an automated modular plant designed to operate in a 5 m x 5 m tunnel and produce a high-grade concentrate for pumping ...
Dual bar-graph mount monitor (0) January 3, 2008 AMALGAMATED Instrument Company has released an upgraded dual bar-graph panel mount monitor, with two-32 segment bar-graphs
Technology journalist: work for Australian Mining (0) January 3, 2008 A FANTASTIC opportunity exists for a smart, energetic and enthusiastic journalism graduate to join a high energy, fast moving and decisive company.
Corrosion resistant flow sensors (0) January 3, 2008 GEORGE Fischer has released two electro-magnetic flow sensors with standard and hot tap configuration
Shovel shapes up (0) January 3, 2008 VR Steel has designed a rope shovel dipper with a unique shape that boosts filling capacity.
Lift your game on safety: minister (0) January 2, 2008 QUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has told mining chiefs that as Queensland enters a new era in mining, they must do more to lift the safety standards on ...
Boom underpins top Queensland towns (0) January 2, 2008 NINE of the top 10 performing Queensland suburbs over the past year are located in or close to resource-rich areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
Study looks at Hope Downs expansion (0) January 2, 2008 THE Hope Downs Joint Venture (managed by Rio Tinto) has approved a feasibility study to expand the Hope Downs 4 project as part of the Rio Tinto program to reach ...
Sir Charles Court honoured (0) January 2, 2008 THE Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has honoured the contribution of former Western Australian Premier, Sir Charles Court AK, KCMG, OBE who recently passed away.
The AusIMM honors high achievers (0) December 30, 2007 DR IAN Gould has been awarded the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s (AusIMM) highest honour, the Institute Medal for sustained service to the minerals sector
Towards high-fidelity modelling (0) December 29, 2007 In MINERAL processing operations, phenomena that strongly influence the overall outcome of the operation usually function over a very wide range of length scales.
Finding the flaw in the flow (0) December 28, 2007 RESEARCHERS using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have identified a large recirculating vortex as the cause of performance variations in precipitation tanks being used at an alumina refinery.
In-depth insight to improve mill design (0) December 27, 2007 A NOVEL program used to model rocks in crushing and grinding mills is helping to improve the energy efficiency and processing capabilities of mills, and at the same time is ...
Retrofit lifts slurry tank performance (0) December 26, 2007 A TEAM of CSIRO researchers using a scaled-down model of an alumina slurry mixing tank have succeeded in improving tank productivity without increasing power consumption.
Modelling proves no mission is impossible (0) December 24, 2007 CHANGES spurred by advanced computer modelling work on its regenerator are saving BP Bulwer Island Refinery millions of dollars each year in operating costs. Belinda Humphries writes
Six support SXT project (0) December 23, 2007 PARKER Centre scientists are taking solvent extraction (SX) modelling work to the next level with a research project launched in May.
Crystal gazing brings potential (0) December 22, 2007 A MODELLING method that predicts crystal morphology and growth rates could create new processing possibilities for the minerals industry.
Zinifex confirms duress allegations (0) December 21, 2007 ZINIFEX has confirmed a claim from the Workplace Ombudsman alleging undue pressure to four contractors at the then Zinifex Hobart Smelter in 2005.
Agreement on NSW coal export plan (0) December 21, 2007 PORT Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has agreed to an interim coal export plan that will see the so-called ‘Capacity Balancing Scheme’ (CBS) of 2007 extended through to 2008.
Onesteel says no to barge sharing (0) December 21, 2007 ONESTEEL Limited (OneSteel) has decided not to allow Western Plains Resources Ltd to use transhipment barges at the Port of Whyalla for export of its direct shipping iron ore (DSO) ...
WA group to tackle ICT skills shortage (0) December 21, 2007 THE WA Government has established a new committee to work on solutions to the skills shortage in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry in Western Australia.
Insight brings benefits (0) December 21, 2007 It might be physically impossible to peer inside an industrial mixer-settler and see what is going on, but the Parker CRC for Integrated Hydrometallurgy Solutions has developed tools that effectively ...
WA business welcomes talks on skills shortage (0) December 21, 2007 WA’s peak business and employer group, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA (CCI), has welcomed talks in the New Year to examine ways to alleviate the burden on ...
Designing an effective spare parts program (0) December 21, 2007 WHEN it comes to spare parts two things come to mind: the first one being is the site holding adequate stock levels, the second are they using genuine OEM spares.
Miners inhale toxic gases (0) December 21, 2007 ELEVEN miners have been taken to hospital after they were exposed to toxic gases at Fosterville gold mine, 20 km east of Bendigo.
Women in mining: more work needed (0) December 20, 2007 The goal of increasing women’s participation in the mining sector is increasingly moving onto the industry’s agenda
Kyoto signing opens doors, says law firm (0) December 20, 2007 IF they haven’t already done so, Australian businesses should begin examining buying and banking carbon credits to capitalise on the opportunities Australia’s signing of the Kyoto Protocol presents.
Get it right and reap the rewards (0) December 20, 2007 INVESTMENT in the minerals industry expanded by 93% over the past year reflecting positive expectations of continued strong global demand and high prices, according to the 2007 Minerals Council of ...
New Chief Inspector in Queensland (0) December 20, 2007 THE Queensland Government has appointed Gavin Taylor as the new Chief Inspector of Coal Mines.
Zinifex prosecuted for alleged AWA duress (0) December 20, 2007 ZINIFEX is being prosecuted by the workplace regulator in the Federal Court of Australia for allegedly applying duress to four workers.
Call to streamline approvals (20) December 20, 2007 STREAMLINING processes for obtaining regulatory approvals in Australia’s oil and gas sector is required, according to the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association.
QME 2008 fully booked (0) December 20, 2007 MORE than six months out, the 2008 Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) in Mackay from July 22-24 – is fully booked, with companies wishing to exhibit now being placed ...
Inventory management solution wins (0) December 19, 2007 ONE of Australia’s most successful RFID applications, the ‘Suncat’ Inventory Management solution, has been recognised with a High Commendation in Information Management in the 2007 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics ...
What’s happening with commodities? (0) December 19, 2007 Stock market analyst Tom Scollon offers his insights into the price of important commodities and metals.
Safety Report: hazard in RC drilling incident (0) December 19, 2007 Exploration companies and drilling companies must review their RC drilling procedures to ensure that employees engaged in RC drilling operations are not exposed to the particular hazard posed by a ...
Failure of lifeline cable causing possible fall (0) December 19, 2007 THE Queensland Department of Mines & Energy has issued an alert following an incident at an underground metalliferous mine where a blast crew member’s retractable lifeline snapped while he was ...
Investment in mining expansion soars (0) December 19, 2007 INVESTMENT in the minerals industry expansion rocketed by 93% over the past year reflecting positive expectations of continued strong global demand and high prices.
World’s largest wheel loader debuts (0) December 19, 2007 THE world’s biggest front-end rubber-tyred loader has arrived. *Rod Lindblade writes
Karratha short-term housing ‘motel-like’ (0) December 18, 2007 CONSTRUCTION on a ‘motel-like’ facility for at least 1,400 people will begin next year in a bid to meet Karratha’s demand for short-term accommodation, particularly for building workers.
Compendium of Canadian mining suppliers (0) December 18, 2007 THE Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services (CAMESE) has released the 2007-08 CAMESE Compendium of Canadian Mining Suppliers.
The AusIMM announces new CEO (0) December 18, 2007 THE Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM) has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer: Michael Catchpole.
Industry sheds light on Green innovation (0) December 18, 2007 A WORLD-FIRST project to capture greenhouse gas emissions and groundbreaking water conservation technology are amongst a startling list of initiatives that are progressively “greening” the State’s mining industry.
Lobby group takes out cinema ads (0) December 18, 2007 AN ENVIRONMENTAL lobby group has taken out a series of cinema advertisements against underground coal miners in the Southern Coalfields
Indigenous partnerships in Geraldton (0) December 18, 2007 MEMBERS of the Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance participated in Working in Partnership – The Mining Industry and Indigenous Community workshop in Geraldton in November, as part of the Alliance’s commitment ...
Atlas Iron joins Geraldton alliance (0) December 18, 2007 THE Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance (GIOA) was boosted during November with the addition of a new member, Atlas Iron, who have two projects within the Mid-West region.
Banded Iron Formation mining less than 1% (0) December 18, 2007 RECENT analysis undertaken by the Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance (GIOA) has revealed that less than 1% of the Mid West’s Banded Iron Formation (BIF) ranges will be mined under current ...
Fingers severed in drill rig (0) December 18, 2007 THE Western Australian Department of consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) has released a safety alert warning of the hazards posed by cyclone draw in Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling. ...
Record exploration in South Australia (0) December 17, 2007 SOUTH Australia’s mineral exploration expenditure rose for the fifth consecutive quarter in the September quarter of this year, outranking every state and territory except Western Australia, according to the South ...
Mines and communities: working together (0) December 17, 2007 FOR the first time, The University of Queensland will offer a postgraduate program aimed at improving the skills of community relations professionals in the minerals industry.
Skills strategy report released (0) December 17, 2007 THE Mining Industry Skills Centre (MISC) has launched a skills strategy report providing detailed, strategic solutions to benefit employees, companies and the industry.
Postgraduate social competencies (0) December 15, 2007 THE Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and the University of Queensland (UQ), has established a postgraduate program to improve the skills of community relations practitioners in the minerals industry.
Amendments to Mine Safety Laws (0) December 14, 2007 QUEENSLAND mines, under new legislation, will be required to report all deaths at mines, not just those resulting from accidents, according to the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME)
NSW Minerals Industry Annual (0) December 14, 2007 THE 2006-07 edition of the NSW Minerals Industry Annual is now available.
Fatal accident at Olympic Dam (13) December 13, 2007 BHP Billiton reports that a fatality has occurred at the Olympic Dam Operation in northern South Australia.
Mentoring void (0) December 13, 2007 YOUNG Metallurgists or Process Engineers and the companies that employ them face a quandary.
John’s Law of 10 (0) December 13, 2007 JOHN’S Law states, ‘In any greenfields process plant project the value of the measuring instrumentation equals 10% of 10% of 10% of the capital value of the project’.
Housing boost for South Hedland (0) December 13, 2007 A LAND release in South Hedland will provide a much-needed boost for housing in the region and re-vitalise the North-West town, according to the WA Government.
Entrant into Queensland rail market welcomed (0) December 12, 2007 THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the proposed entry of Asciano’s Pacific National into the Queensland coal rail transport market.
Automated calibration planning lowers costs (0) December 12, 2007 CALIBRATION is an essential element of any instrumentation maintenance program. However, sometimes calibration operations can be long and time-consuming. Dirk Kuiper writes
Tailings – from concept to closure (0) December 12, 2007 WHAT is best practice on the management and operation of tailings storage facilities? John Phillips writes
Excavator lays ground work for Games (0) December 11, 2007 A SURFACE excavating attachment is paving the way for an airport in Russia receiving visitors for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Car dumpers for iron ore sites (0) December 11, 2007 PROJECT delivery, engineering and sciences firm, Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), is providing leading technology and project management for new and upgraded car dumpers for mining.
Latest research looks at interoperability (0) December 11, 2007 THE newly released November/December edition of earthmatters, the magazine of CSIRO Exploration & Mining, takes a close look at a fast-developing new data dimension – interoperability and open source software. ...
New structure for Queensland Rail (0) December 11, 2007 THE Queensland Resouces Council (QRC) has welcomed announcement by the Chair of Queensland Rail (QR), John Prescott AC, of a new structure for the state-owned corporation.
Innovative survey technique at Appin mine (0) December 11, 2007 ILLAWARRA Coal’s Exploration team has introduced an innovative survey technique which is currently in use in the Menangle residential area.
Hydraulic breaker for railway line construction (0) December 11, 2007 AN Atlas Copco HB 10000 ProCare hydraulic breaker is presently involved in the development of the railway line from Sandvika via Oslo City to the Gardemoen airport.
Mining showcase in Indonesia (0) December 11, 2007 AN Austrade-organised trade event to be held in Jakarta next year will provide Australian mining supply and servicing companies an insider’s view on market opportunities in Indonesia and chance to ...
Easily handled wrenches (0) December 11, 2007 The Century Mine in the Gulf of Carpentaria – the world’s second largest zinc mine – has changed over to steel-bodied Enerpac hydraulic torque wrenches for maintaining its heavy vehicle ...
Burton mine apprentice shines (0) December 10, 2007 APPRENTICE Luke Single from the Burton mine in the Bowen Basin has been named Thiess Apprentice of the Year.
Industrial mega-centre for Ipswich (0) December 10, 2007 NATIONAL private development company Walker Corporation has unveiled its master plan for a billion dollar industrial mega-centre at Ipswich with vital access to a national transportation grid.
Rockhampton local named top rookie (0) December 10, 2007 ROCKHAMPTON’S Andrew Duncan from South Walker Creek mine in central Queensland has been named Thiess apprentice Rookie of the Year.
SKM implements broad skills strategy (0) December 10, 2007 IN an effort to meet the demand for skilled workers in the mining sector, engineering and project delivery firm Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has instigated a number of innovative solutions. ...
Call for Vocational Education and Training review (0) December 10, 2007 AUSTRALIA’S Vocational Education and Training system should be reviewed to ensure it meets the needs of the rapidly expanding minerals industry for a skilled workforce, according to the Minerals Council ...
Olympic Dam personnel tops – again (0) December 10, 2007 FOR the second consecutive year, both a Sandvik Mining and Construction apprentice and a supervisor have picked up apprentice awards at South Australia’s Olympic Dam from specialist training company Career ...
