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The Australian Government has unveiled a new taskforce aimed at helping ensure the longevity of the local mining industry, with focus on developing more jobs and global opportunities.

Rio Tinto, through research by Boston’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has detailed the metals that are expected to be the most impacted by new technology in the future.

Australian resources and energy group, AMMA (the Australian Mines and Metals Association) has submitted a report to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers citing the desire for flexible, non-traditional work opportunities as a key trend of Australian resources and energy workers.

Caterpillar and Minetec have established a global licensing, technology development and marketing agreement targeting hard rock mining challenges.

Chilean company Duratray, known primarily for its global supply of haul trays and dump bodies to the mining industry, has announced the first trials of a new lithium-ion powered truck in collaboration with international energy group Kuhn.

Australian Mining talks to auctioneers Hassalls about the key factors shaping the sector for the company.

The dark days of mining’s downturn may be over but the industry’s leaders now have different challenges to grapple with, according to Newport Consulting.

Mining equipment and technology provider IMDEX has obtained an exclusive option for the acquisition of New Zealand-based drilling tech company Flexidrill and its patent-protected technologies, which include the CoreVIBE and MagHAMMER.

Ampcontrol chief executive officer Rod Henderson discusses how the engineering company has responded to the improvement in market conditions in mining.

Explosives and blasting specialist Orica has secured a deal to acquire GroundProbe from Crescent Capital Partners for $205 million.

Tel Aviv firm Airobotics is spearheading a drone revolution for the Australian mining industry.

Schneider Electric is a leading player driving digitisation in the mining industry. So, what should mining companies focus on in their digital pursuit?

Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has formed a cooperative agreement with technology company FTP Solutions.

Three promising Australian mining tech start-ups have taken home awards at the Igniting METS Accelerator program graduation night.

Equipment manufacturer Schenck Process is focused on making its assets smarter to support the strategies of mining companies.

Australian Mining is interested to know how this phase is affecting your business in a new survey.

Rio Tinto has joined forces with the Western Australian Government and South Metropolitan TAFE to pioneer a curriculum required for the mining industry’s jobs of the future.

Finnish engineering group Sandvik has introduced its new hammer drill rig, the Ranger DX900i, representing the top end model of the Ranger DXi series.

A series of tests using deep-penetration technology in Western Australia could prove to be a game changer for the minerals exploration sector.

VEGA managing director John Leadbetter explores the rise in smart technology solutions for the mining industry and ways suppliers can strengthen their relationships with customers.