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CSIRO technology goes global

Monday 20 October 2008

The CSIRO has signed an agreement with Joy Australasia to commercialise the underground longwall automation system, known as LASC (Longwall Automation Steering Committee) technology.


Company displays scale draglines and drills

Friday 30 May 2008

Bucyrus will showcase its range of mining equipment on stand 9175 at QME 2008.


Longwall mining equipment on show

Friday 30 May 2008

Inbye Mining Services will be showcasing its range and achievements on stand 9021 at QME 2008.


Improving longwall safety

Monday 19 May 2008

Bucyrus Australia has designed a staple retainer to improve the safety and stability of longwall staples.


Mining and processing equipment repair services

Thursday 24 April 2008

KEY Solutions Group is offering refurbishment and repair services for mining and processing machinery and their sub-components.


New Chief Inspector in Queensland

Thursday 20 December 2007

THE Queensland Government has appointed Gavin Taylor as the new Chief Inspector of Coal Mines.


Lobby group takes out cinema ads

Tuesday 18 December 2007

AN ENVIRONMENTAL lobby group has taken out a series of cinema advertisements against underground coal miners in the Southern Coalfields


Caving pioneers

Saturday 24 November 2007

A BETTER way to mine Australia’s thick coal seams is coming to a mine near you.


Springvale Coal water transfer

Monday 10 September 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards, Coal Mine of the Year


Longwall innovations to debut

Monday 09 July 2007

AT AIMEX 2007 DBT will highlight its innovative new Compact Loader, which is making its world debut at AIMEX 2007.


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