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Variable frequency drive

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Bucyrus has launched a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) which can be used on its Vers-A-Trac 650AC.


Professor inducted into Hall of Fame

Wednesday 29 October 2008

Curtin University of Technology Emeritus Professor John de Laeter's seminal research into mineral exploration technology has been recognised with his induction into the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame.


Processing report released

Monday 20 October 2008

A new minerals processing report from the Australian Coal Industry's Research Program (ACARP) has been released.


Council rates blunder

Thursday 27 September 2007

ETHERIDGE Shire Councillors have admitted a mistake was made in setting recent mining rate categories in Etheridge Shire.


Explosion-proof scanner

Monday 24 September 2007

DMT GmbH and Zoller and Fröhlich GmbH, are developing a 3D laser scanner which can be used safely in explosive environments.


Miners hit out at rate hike

Thursday 20 September 2007

PROTESTS have taken place in northern Queensland as miners face local government rate increases.


Hydro De Wetter innovative solution

Monday 10 September 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards, Innovative Mining Solution


Back to blasthole basics

Monday 30 July 2007

SOMETHING as simple as good drilling training could make all the difference for blasting productivity. Sarah Belfield writes


Emphasis on plant stability to increase

Sunday 22 July 2007

THE mine of the future will have to contend with lower head grade as the higher grade ores become depleted, according to Pieter De Waal executive director of South African mineral beneficiation company Blue Cube Systems.


Hang-up delays banished with non-explosives

Wednesday 18 July 2007

Establishing non-explosive secondary rock-breaking at South Africa’s Finsch mine was worth the effort. Sarah Belfield writes


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