Efficiency in the Australian mining industry has received a stern rebuke from PricewaterhouseCoopers as one of the least productive regions in the world.
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Orica wins award for blasting technology
Orica has won an award for its research into ultra-high intensity blasting.
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Wipro wins outsourcing contract
Wipro has won a contract to provide total outsourcing solutions to ATCO in Canada and Australia.
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Perth-based company develops optical MEMS reader for mining applications
The LumiMEMS Reader can be deployed in harsh environments such as down a drill hole as it is much more heat resistant than an electrical system.
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Mining efficiency: Rebuild, remanufacture, reinvigorate
The mining industry is looking to rebuild its machine to cut costs, and make them better, faster, harder, stronger.
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A mining resurrection [opinion]
Have the dire days of mining ended?
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Sandvik upgrades productivity centre in Mackay
Sandvik has upgraded its Mackay productivity and aftermarket facility in Mackay.
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Shaping the agenda for a sustainable mining industry
Accenture's Nigel Court asks how mining and metals companies can shape the outcome rather than react to it?
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Making the mining factory
As we reach the end of this current mining cycle, how will miners develop to take advantage of the next upswing? Cole Latimer reports.
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Predictive modelling for mines [infographic]
A new Mathworks infographic has been released showing how to optimise the mining chain from pit to port.
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Labour productivity has risen – but it’s not exactly a good news story
RBA Governor Glenn Stevens has ticked off on a major item on the “to do” list for policy-makers: raise the rate of growth in labour productivity.
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Don’t get burnt by gas price rises: tips for industry
How can your business cut down energy costs in the face of rising gas prices?
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Iron ore jobs in the firing line as BHP review continues
An ongoing review at BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations could see thousands of jobs lost in Western Australia.
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Australia’s got ICT talent – so how do we make the most of it?
An insight in to what Australian industry can do to overcome our ICT inabilities, and what this means for the nation.
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University of Tasmania wins mining research grant
The University of Tasmania has secured a $17.4 million grant for research in to issues affecting Australia's mining value chain.
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Small business is missing the mobile, social, cloud revolution
Will small business become a victim of the fast paced change in technology, and miss opportunities?
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Building the nation will be impossible without engineers
An insight in to how the science of engineering will affect Australia's future, and why it needs the nation's support.
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In the Airbnb world we need a new productivity measure
As productivity continues to lag in Australia, what can industry do to halt this trend?
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In Conversation: Australia needs tax breaks for innovation
The right support could see Australian innovation, particularly in mining and manufacturing.
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Research and innovation in Australia need a long-term strategy
As productivity falls, Australia must develop a new strategy for innovation to stem this long term trend downwards.
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