mining

We’ve reached a tipping point in the mining sector, with availability and demand colliding to drive the next wave of digital investment, says Rockwell Automation MD ANZ Scott Wooldridge.

An Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) survey suggests Australia should adopt a less regulated approach in order to future proof its workforce.

Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques wants mining to reinvent itself and pioneer the industry into the 21st century

Mining was a key contributor to Perth’s improving gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017–18, but the city requires “alternate sources of economic growth”, according to a new report by SGS Economics and Planning.

Watpac today revealed that it is undertaking due diligence with a potential buyer of the mining and civil part of the company.

SEEK has reported its weakest month for growth in Australian job advertisements since March 2017 but the mining, resources & energy sector still led the way across all included industries.

Mining companies have, for the first time, got on board with the annual MATES In Construction ‘Fly the Flag Day’ public awareness campaign to help prevent suicide.

In less than two months, Australia’s largest mining event will attract investors with billions in their pockets to Melbourne for four days of learning, unparalleled networking and deal-making at the 5th annual International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) taking place in Melbourne from October 29–November 1.

MICROMINE has released Pitram 4.10, the updated fleet management and mine solution that assists in recording, managing and processing mine site data in near real-time.

A new approach to boosting productivity at Australian copper mines is needed to keep up with rising global demand, according to U.S. technology expert Hal Stillman.

Fortescue Metals Group boasts 50 per cent female representation on their board, while major players BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and OZ Minerals all seat multiple female board members.

The Women in Industry Awards recognises and rewards the achievements of women working within the mining, engineering, manufacturing, process control industries and commercial road transport industries

With the release of the Getting the Groundwork Right: Implementation Plan, the Victorian resources can see work already under way and the work to come to better regulate mines and quarries, according to the state government.

FLSmidth will realign the global group from July, with focus on the mining and cement industries.

Mining, resources and energy continues to be the jobs category recording the strongest growth in advertisements on recruitment portal, SEEK.

The 2018 Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) will be showcasing its largest and strongest supplier and speaker presence in years when it returns to Mackay from July 24–26.

Job opportunities in the Australian mining industry have continued to grow significantly in 2018.

Global contractor CIMIC has used improving market conditions in mining and minerals processing to help increase its 2017 profits by 21 per cent.

Australia’s mid-tier mining sector will potentially see an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2018, according to Mergermarket Intelligence.

MICROMINE CEO Claire Tuder talks to Australian Mining about her first year in the role and what to expect from the software developer next.