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Motion control programming

Tuesday 02 December 2008

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has received certificates of compliance from PLCopen, the independent organization that focuses on the harmonization of control programming around IEC 61131-2.


Innovative Mining Solution Finalist: Rockwell Automation

Monday 17 November 2008

Rockwell Automation has joined forces with Manta Controls to achieve operational stability on a closed-loop single-stage SAG mill at Western Australia's Gold Fields St Ives gold mine and as such, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Mine Automation & Remote Control

Monday 15 September 2008

Australian Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Mine Automation and Remote Control Feature in the November 2008 issue.


Direct-to-drive whitepaper

Tuesday 11 March 2008

ROCKWELL Automation has released a white paper, which describes a drive design which can eliminate the use of isolation transformers in drill rig operations and platforms.


Science fact, not science fiction

Sunday 25 November 2007

THE sky is the limit for automation in the Australian mining industry


Automation breakthrough

Tuesday 18 September 2007

RIDGEWAY copper-gold mine’s mechanised bit changing system is a breakthrough for drilling automation in underground operations


Parts management worth its weight in Stawell gold

Tuesday 28 August 2007

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


Ridgeway strikes gold as a Prospect finalist

Friday 24 August 2007

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


Beltana Coal Mine

Wednesday 08 August 2007

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


Automation: the future of mining

Tuesday 24 July 2007

With ever increasing pressure on mine operators to dig more ore out of the ground and ship it, automation and control technology is rapidly finding a home in the mining and resources sectors.


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