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COOPER-DIPPER

Copper Basin milestone

Tuesday 29 July 2008

Origin Energy has committed a further $9.6 million to Geodynamics’ flagship Cooper Basin geothermal project after key milestones were achieved.


Engine and boom for power and ease

Tuesday 10 June 2008

New Holland Construction’s new B110B backhoe features a curved boom design that makes it more compact without compromising on reach or digging depth, according to New Holland Product Manager, Kieron Thompson.


Big returns from big dipper

Tuesday 10 June 2008

When a cooper mine in the USA learned of a new overburden-loading dipper that P&H Mining Equipment had developed in conjunction with a Powder River Basin coal mine, the wheels were set in motion to develop a copper ore-loading dipper that would provide performance gains.


Companies unite over infrastructure

Thursday 06 March 2008

FOUR mining companies have formed the Port Bonython Bulk Users Group to advance the development of a common user export facility at Port Bonython in the northern end of South Australia’s Spencer Gulf.


Promising new survey data in Queensland

Monday 18 February 2008

DATA from two new geophysical surveys will help stimulate mineral and energy exploration activity across Queensland and ultimately lead to more jobs in the industry, according to the Queensland Government.


Driller crushed to death in Cooper Basin

Thursday 31 January 2008

A 36-year-old Queensland man was killed while operating a drilling rig in the Cooper Basin in South Australia in late January.


Shovel shapes up

Thursday 03 January 2008

VR Steel has designed a rope shovel dipper with a unique shape that boosts filling capacity.


Articulated dump trucks

Thursday 18 October 2007

A FLEET of non-underground articulated dump trucks is undergoing performance assessment at Mt Wright gold mine to determine suitability for underground operation.


Towards an automated electric rope shovel

Thursday 19 July 2007

CSIRO research is pointing the way towards fully autonomous excavation and loading of trucks using an electric rope shovel


Vertical transfer bucket elevator system

Wednesday 04 July 2007

RUD Chains Pty Ltd (Australasia) will be displaying new tyre protection chain, lifting and bulk materials handling products on Stand 4716 at AIMEX 2007.


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