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Portable gyro survey

Tuesday 06 January 2009

Downhole Surveys has released the GyroSmart, a portable gyro designed to survey inside drill rods to remotely monitor and diagnose the exact position and relative deviation on a rig’s drill hole.


Employer of Choice Finalist: Training Prospects

Tuesday 02 December 2008

Although Training Prospects is not a minesite, the company has still shown the dedication and drive necessary to attract, train and retain employees and, as such, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Jol Jardine

Thursday 27 November 2008

Jol Jardine, mine manager of Terramin Australia's Angas Zinc Mine, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


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.


Explorer of the Year Finalist: Malachite Resources

Friday 21 November 2008

Malachite Resources is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for using 'retro-innovation' techniques that ultimately led to the discovery of a significant silver-rich ore deposit in northern NSW.


Miner extracts methane

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Coal and Allied has begun trialling a coal bed methane extraction project at its Hunter Valley Mount Thorley Warkworth mine to reduce its emissions footprint.


Innovative Mining Solution Finalist: Swick Mining

Monday 17 November 2008

Swick Mining is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its development of the underground diamond drill rig.


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.


Metalliferous Mine of the Year Finalist: Wattle Dam Mine

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Ramelius Resources' Wattle Dam Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for pushing its production past 32,151 ounces, the equivalent of one tonne of pure gold.


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