BHP will extend its partnership at the University of Newcastle with a further $10 million in funding to support ongoing research.
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Research centre to unlock future mineral technologies
The University of Newcastle has opened a $35 million research centre to develop and commercialise sustainable mining technologies.
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Coal-fired power stations could be given a second life
The University of Newcastle has patented a thermal storage material that is set to be commercialised and used as an alternative energy source for coal-fired power stations.
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Mineral processing in the digital age
Bradken is working on a digital simulation model that has potential to revolutionise the way grinding mills are designed and operated.
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University of Newcastle leads a ‘new dawn’ for mining
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence based at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales has been established to work towards achieving zero-emission mining with more sustainable minerals processing.
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Handling the pressure: ESS unveils the safest air cannon yet
The build-up of materials in bulk storage systems is a common bulk materials handling issue. When silos and bunkers accumulate material around their perimeters, it can slow operations down or even stop bulk material flow altogether.
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Trends and challenges for technology in mineral processing
The mining industry is facing the need for unprecedented change in addressing the complexity of social, environmental, and technological demands.
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Peabody president wins University of Newcastle awards
Peabody Energy president Glenn Kellow has won the University of Newcastle's 2014 Alumni Award for International Leadership.
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Australian wins minerals processing patent challenge
University of Newcastle professor Graeme Jameson has won a patent challenge brought against him by US manufacturing giant Eriez Manufacturing.
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Making the best of methane: The latest look at methane abatement in coal mining
In a climate of political turmoil, when we don’t know which way the climate tax is going to go, one thing is for sure: Investing in cleaner mining techniques is a safe way to go, no matter the political outcome.
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New mining health and safety centre launching
The Newcastle Institute of Energy and Resources (NIER) has launched a new Centre of Resources Health and Safety.
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Research to turn CO2 emissions into green building materials
Mineral Carbonation International (MCI) and Orica have announced a joint venture to trial a technology that transforms captured carbon dioxide emissions into solid carbonate rock to use as green building materials.
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University scholarships funded by Doyles Creek mine
Newcastle University kept quiet about aspects of its $1 million relationship with the Doyles Creek mine in 2010 for fear of reputation risk, internal emails have revealed.
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