Australia’s newly elevated national security alert level has prompted Orica Yarwun to undertake a review of security and safety procedures.
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Dyno Nobel launches new electronic initiation blasting system
Dyno Nobel, in partnership with DetNet, has launched a new underground electronic initiation blasting system – DriftShot.
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Mt Arthur coal mine extended to 2026
Approval has been granted for an extension to the Mt Arthur coal mine, along with changes to allow increased levels of blasting.
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Incitec Pivot to move plant from Port Adelaide site
Incitec Pivot will stop storing explosive materials at its Port Adelaide site, which the South Australian government has purchased for an undisclosed sum after local safety concerns.
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Sydney Uni developing rock fracture new models to improve mining safety
Researchers at the University of Sydney are creating new mathematical models that could help in reducing rock fracturing and soil liquefaction.
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Orica earns $602m profit for 2013 FY
Orica has announced a net profit of $602 million for the 2013 FY, a jump of nearly 49% year on year.
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Blasting at Anglo American’s Kolomela iron ore mine [IMAGES]
A blast sequence at Anglo American's Kolomela iron ore mine in South Africa.
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Removing blasting risks
A contractor's ANFO hopper innovation is taking some of the risk out of mine development.
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Miners slowly jumping on the automation band wagon
As Rio Tinto moves its 100 millionth tonne via automated trucks, it is becoming clear that automation is here to stay.
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