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INNOVATION

Innovation: a COMET destined for earth

Tuesday 23 September 2008

The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Kim Carr has released an evaluation of the Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET) program.


Government releases roadmap for future

Wednesday 10 September 2008

The Australian Infrastructure Strategic Roadmap, used to outline the infrastructure needed over the next five to ten years, has been released by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Kim Carr.


Innovation results in greater safety

Wednesday 03 September 2008

The self-locking Heavy Equipment Jack, designed by the engineering and maintenance teams at Mt Thorley Warkworth Coal Mine, has won the 2008 NSW Minerals Council Safety Innovation Award.


Australia launches biggest rail research program

Monday 01 September 2008

The Federal Government has launched a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for rail innovation.


Inventive miners win innovation award

Wednesday 20 August 2008

An innovation that makes a mine site safer while reducing carbon emissions has taken out the prestigious Queensland Mining Industry Innovation Awards presented in Townsville recently.


Mining consultant recognised

Tuesday 13 May 2008

Innovative technology applications in mining will keep Australia at the forefront of the world-wide mining trade. Australian Information Industry Association CEO Ian Birks writes.


Safer saver sub removal

Friday 28 March 2008

HWE Mining has won the highest accolade at this year's Safety & Health Innovation Awards for developing a new, safe way of removing a worn down saver sub from the spindle when drill rods are attached or removed.


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


Innovation Awards 2008

Saturday 17 November 2007

ENTRIES to the 2008 Chamber of Minerals & Energy of Western Australia’s (CME) Safety and Health Innovation Awards are now open.


Mining safety in Queensland takes a boost

Wednesday 16 May 2007

INNOVATION Underground Transport has received $294,454 to further develop a people carrier for use in underground coal mines.


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