METS

As the Australian mining industry continues to grow, so does the Australian Mining editorial team.

Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Anglo American, MEC Mining and CDE.

CRC ORE will launch its research into new areas after forming a partnership with the CSIRO to create the Future Research Program. 

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission has strengthened the relationship between Australian manufacturers and the Indian mining sector.

Ahrens’ continue to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of mining infrastructure solutions.

METS Ignited has launched the CQ Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) Accelerator Program with Queensland’s Rockhampton Regional Council to commercialise innovative projects for the mining sector.

Bulk scan manufacturer RTI has paved the way for Australian businesses to export to India, with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) advising the company every step of the way.

HYDAC is revamping its fluid power technology training with online courses to meet overwhelming demand from individuals and industry.

Sandvik has signed a long-term lease to build a state-of-the-art warehouse in Perth to consolidate its operations within the city.

Remote condition monitoring technologies have become an integral part of mining operations as companies pursue productivity improvements and aim to prevent unplanned downtime. 

COVID-19 has forced industry to do things differently and the METS sector has been no exception.

Australia’s mining companies and mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector have contributed 12.4 per cent of the Australian economy’s value, according to a report from Deloitte Access Economics.

Earth Resources Regulation has flagged that mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) companies can receive funding from the Victorian Government’s research and development (R&D) cash flow loans initiative.

The Western Australian Government invited nine of its regional mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies to the 2021 Austmine conference, ensuring small to medium businesses keep connected to the mining sector.

The Western Australian Government has provided $1.5 million to the state’s research teams and small to medium businesses to advance net zero emission mining projects.

Resources industry workers will be in high demand over the next five years as project activity ramps up across Australia. Salomae Haselgrove investigates where these jobs will be and how the sector plans to fill them.

The Australian and international resources sector will be able to access the upcoming Austmine Conference in Perth in May this year, irrespective of travel restrictions.

The Australian Government has now opened applications for its Future of Work Partnership with BHP to encourage mining skills development in regional areas.

The mining sector can start to get excited about the arrival of Austmine 2021, in which industry professionals come together to discuss the way forward.

METS Ignited is set to award $6 million in funding to four Australian businesses in the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.