Sandvik Mining and Construction has introduced an Australian designed and manufactured lownoise, low-vibration, corrosion resistant and maintenance-free conveyor roller.
New laws were recently passed through Federal parliament designed to protect overseas workers and ensure that they are not exploited as little more than cheap labour.
The Victorian Government has introduced a Bill into Parliament that will implement another layer of industry-wide regulation funded by a new industry levy, the Minerals Council of Australia's Victorian executive director Chris Fraser told MINING DAILY.
The University of Queensland has joined forces with the Queensland Resources Council in an attempt to drum up the number of quality graduates available to the minerals and energy sector, the University's Sustainable Minerals Institute director Chris Moran told MINING DAILY.
Western Australia Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore said he would overhaul the unwieldy approvals process in the mining and resources sector if he was elected at the recent State election. He was elected, and overhaul he did.
Coal and Allied has begun trialling a coal bed methane extraction project at its Hunter Valley Mount Thorley Warkworth mine to reduce its emissions footprint.
A report on Australia's temporary skilled migration visas has been conducted by industrial relations expert Barbara Deegan recommending temporary skilled workers be guaranteed market wages rather than a minimum salary.
More than 200 exhibitors have signed up for the Kalgoorlie Goldfields Mining Expo to be held at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on 28 to 30 October 2008.
ARE there any statistics showing improvements in safety in the mining industry resulting from personal protective equipment (PPE) use?
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has conceded the Australian Mines and Metals Association's (AMMA) argument against 'drop dead' dates for old workplace agreements.