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Capacitive sensor

Tuesday 06 January 2009

Turck has introduced the BCF 10, a capacitive sensor designed with increased flexibility for mounting in level applications.


Risky business

Monday 05 January 2009

Australian market research analyst IBISWorld has named lead and zinc ore mining among its 10 riskiest industries in 2009.


Mobile Crushing Plant fatality

Monday 05 January 2009

Queensland's Mines Inspectorate has released a safety alert following the recent death of a mining worker after being struck by the right hand hopper door of a mobile crushing plant.


Rio refuses BHP merge

Wednesday 17 December 2008

The rumour mill has been working overtime with whispers that Rio Tinto is being encouraged to merge its Pilbara operations with mining giant BHP Billiton to help reduce high debt levels.


Indicator lights

Friday 14 November 2008

Micromax Sensors and Automations has introduced Banner Engineering's EZ-LIGHT Audible and Segmented Indicator Lights, designed for operator guidance and indication of equipment status.


Sonar units go global

Thursday 13 November 2008

Hawk Measurement will supply 18 Orca Sonar units to the Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar.


Coal Mine of the Year Finalist: Hail Creek Mine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Hail Creek Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its continued drive to improve the quality of the mine.


Innovative Mining Solution category

Friday 20 June 2008

BASF Construction Chemicals Australia is again sponsoring Australian Mining’s Innovative Mining Solution category.


World’s first Komatsu wheel loader simulator

Thursday 12 June 2008

Immersive Technologies has further expanded its exclusive relationship with Komatsu with the release of the WA1200-3 wheel loader.


Crystal gazing brings potential

Saturday 22 December 2007

A MODELLING method that predicts crystal morphology and growth rates could create new processing possibilities for the minerals industry.


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