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Compact sensor

Monday 05 January 2009

Turck has introduced an ultrasonic sensor housed in a compact Q12 style housing, designed to be mounted in narrow spaces.


Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Terry O'Brien

Thursday 27 November 2008

Terry O'Brien, mine manager of Centennial Coal's Springvale Coal Mine, is a finalist in this year's awards for his continued effort and dedication towards improving the quality of his mine.


Touch panel computer

Monday 24 November 2008

Advantech has introduced the TPC-1770H, a high resolution 17 in SXGA TFT LCD low power Celeron M 1 GHz touch panel computer.


Explorer of the Year Finalist: Scaddan Energy project

Friday 21 November 2008

Wesfarmers Premier Coal and Blackham Resources are finalists in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their use of innovative techniques in extracting lignite at the Scaddan deposit near Esperance in Western Australia.


Ultrasonic sensor

Thursday 20 November 2008

Micromax Sensors and Automation introduces Banner Engineering's U-GAGE T30UX ultrasonic sensor designed for use in challenging applications.


Innovative Mining Solution Finalist: Wallace & Sons

Monday 17 November 2008

Wallace & Sons Research Company is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for developing a series of simple, innovative solutions that maximise productivity on a minesite.


Innovative Mining Solution Finalist: Rockwell Automation

Monday 17 November 2008

Rockwell Automation has joined forces with Manta Controls to achieve operational stability on a closed-loop single-stage SAG mill at Western Australia's Gold Fields St Ives gold mine and as such, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Cartridge housings

Monday 10 November 2008

Pentair Industrial has introduced Multi-Round Liquid Cartridge Housings, for commercial and industrial filtration requirements, with 11 to 205 cartridge capacity.


$280mill invested in housing

Tuesday 29 July 2008

The Western Australian Government has announced a $280 million four-year program to supply up to 200 factory-built, transportable homes each year to regional areas.


Push to ease housing shortage for miners

Wednesday 05 December 2007

QUEEENSLAND developer Vivendi Homes is aiming to ease the chronic housing shortage facing Australia’s miners.


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