productivity

It is time the Australian mining industry became serial innovators to unlock the next level of productivity gains. Ben Creagh writes.

In the second in a three-part series, Schneider Electric BDM Pacific, Shane Ayerst explores how process automation systems can evolve mining plants and help address the process operation challenges faced by mining industry today.

Mining companies must adopt a different mindset to manage volatility – their survival depends on it. EY’s Paul Mitchell explains why in his recent blog.

An insight into all of the top ten trends for 2016, and how they will affect you and your mine. Cole Latimer writes.

BHP has launched its new Mobile Applications Hub in Shanghai which will develop applications for mobile devices to help improve workers’ communications and productivity at sites worldwide.

The mining industry may not be at its economic peak, but it is a peak time for it to institute major change.

Cost cutting and incremental improvements aren’t enough to lift mining, and the industry must embrace innovation or else, a Deloitte report says.

Paul Mitchell, EY Global mining & metals advisory leader breaks down the upcoming productivity challenges for miners, and how to eke out gains.

Atlas Copco Compressors has expanded its range of GA screw compressors with variable speed drive technology.

A new program is providing greater insights into minerals processing than ever before.

Mining companies need to focus on strengthening their balance sheets and generating cash if they are to survive current market instability, EY states in its latest report.

The first of a ten part series examining the trends that will drive the mining industry in 2016.

Mining is undergoing a massive push for efficiencies in all aspects of business, and one of the major areas of focus is in proper asset management.

New paperless fleet management systems are lifting productivity on a NSW coal mine.

Despite the weaker oil price, the mining industry is always on the hunt for efficiency measures and way to drive down costs.

The release of the Resources and Energy Quarterly by the Chief Economist of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science for the March quarter has again highlighted the positive outlook for Australia’s resources and energy sectors over the medium to long term. Resources and energy play an essential role in Australia’s economy. Today the sectors … Continue reading Productivity increases reinforce positive outlook [opinion] →

Rockwell Automation and OSIsoft will install an enterprise historian at BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations to provide greater visibility into production data.

In a bid to get miners out of cars and onto buses, Greyhound Australia has installed Wi-Fi on 13 of its mining coaches.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing the connectedness of people and things on a scale that once was unimaginable.

Sandvik has joined the Coalition for Energy-Efficient Comminution, a knowledge sharing and change group focused on mining’s high energy consumption issues.