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Satellite technology paves path for tomorrow

Friday 21 November 2008

The Queensland Government has developed a satellite based technology that allows geologists to map the mines of tomorrow.


Metalliferous Mine of the Year Finalist: Angas Mine

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Terramin Australia's Angas Zinc Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for using innovation to overcome a wall of clay and silt.


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 & Blasting Feature

Monday 15 September 2008

Underground drilling and blasting technology and equipment continues to be an area of rapid growth and change for the mining industry.


Hats off to light solution

Thursday 17 July 2008

F&C Mining Products has launched the world’s first LED cordless cap lamp for underground and surface mining applications.


Hats off to light solution

Thursday 17 July 2008

F&C Mining Products has launched the world’s first LED cordless cap lamp for underground and surface mining applications.


Drilling and Blasting feature

Monday 16 June 2008

AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Drilling and Blasting feature in the August 2008 issue.


Centenary Feature: Hard Rock Mining 1908 - 2008

Monday 14 April 2008

AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Centenary Feature: Hard Rock Mining 1908 to 2008 in the June 2008 issue


Three-boom drill debuts

Monday 10 March 2008

SANDVIK has just launched its new three-boom DD530 development/construction drill to the Australian market.


Inside the future mine

Tuesday 07 August 2007

Scientists are developing technology that will allow hard rock mining to be carried out efficiently by smart machines controlled from outside areas of elevated risk


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