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Linc Energy invests in SA

Monday 24 November 2008

South Australia's Minister for Mineral Resources Development Paul Holloway recently announced that Linc Energy will increase its investment in the State's mining sector.


Explorer of the Year Finalist: Mutiny Gold

Friday 21 November 2008

Mutiny Gold is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for employing old techniques in a new and innovative way.


Metalliferous Mine of the Year Finalist: Cadia East Mine

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Newcrest Mining's Cadia East Mine in NSW is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for achieving what is said to be the best advance rate worldwide for a screen supported decline in a calendar month.


Drilling deep

Friday 02 May 2008

As the mining industry seeks to improve extraction rates, the need has grown for improved drilling methods. Michael Sheffield writes for Australian Mining.


Safety the winner at CME awards

Tuesday 11 March 2008

A MODIFICATION to drilling equipment, a new method of removing oil filter housings, and a lifting jig for bearings, have received accolades from judges in the 2008 Chamber of Minerals & Energy (CME) Safety and Health Innovation Awards, announced recently at CME’s annual Occupational Safety and


Drilling contractor beats skills shortage

Wednesday 20 February 2008

DRILLING contractor Ausdrill has flagged its strategy of investing in high-performance equipment to overcome the current shortage of skilled operators.


Closing in on stick-slip

Monday 08 October 2007

THE old chestnut of stick-slipping drillstrings is back again, but this time around we may come closer to understanding how this problem arises. Sarah Belfield writes for Australian Mining


Automation breakthrough

Tuesday 18 September 2007

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


Underground drilling feature

Friday 14 September 2007

AUSTRALIAN Mining is inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its drilling feature in the November 2007 issue.


Safety for drilling services provider

Monday 10 September 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards, Excellence in Mine OH&S


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