The Australian mining technology sector could be the saviour of global miners struggling in a depressed marketplace, an industry expert has said.
Earnings from Australian energy and minerals exports are forecast to increase 37% to $160 billion in 2009, $20 billion less than what was forecast last quarter, ABARE senior commodity analyst Alan Copeland told MINING DAILY.
The world's fourth largest economy has officially put their foot on the brake in response to the continuing global credit squeeze.
Sperian Protection has introduced VeriPRO technology, designed to make it possible for safety managers to ensure employees are getting the most out of their hearing protection devices.
Global Tracking Solutions is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its development of a Radio Frequency Identification device (RFID).
A limited number of free tickets are available for the annual Australian Made conference in Sydney on Tuesday 18 November.
A row over the NSW coal royalty levy has erupted today between the NSW government, Unions and the State's miners, as the NSW government considers increasing coal royalties to 10%.
The 2008 Australian Made Conference, being held in Darling Harbour, Sydney, on November 18, is fast approaching and promises to be a day of practical, informative sessions on successful manufacturing in Australia and on the global stage.
Alcoa has enhanced its existing Hearing Conservation and Protection Program by introducing technology that accurately tests the attenuation of an individual’s hearing protection device.
A SUPPLIER of an award-winning exhaust air recycling system is keen to promote the technology to the mining industry.