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Mineral Sands contract win

Wednesday 10 December 2008

Ausenco has executed a contract for the Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services for the development of Bemax Resources' Snapper Mineral Sands mine in south western NSW.


Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Tina Markovic

Thursday 27 November 2008

Tina Markovic was the first ever female mine manager of a major mining operation. Although no longer with the mine, Markovic was, until recently, the mine manager of BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's Poitrel Mine.


Outstanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: David Noon

Thursday 20 November 2008

Dr David Noon has been named a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for his contribution to mine safety.


Coal Mine of the Year Finalist: Hail Creek Mine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Hail Creek Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its continued drive to improve the quality of the mine.


Virtual reality makes mining safer

Tuesday 05 August 2008

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are using video game and Virtual Reality (VR) technology to develop new training tools for mine employees working at heights on mine sites.


Mining education partnership

Monday 16 June 2008

The University of Adelaide is the latest tertiary institution to join the groundbreaking national education joint venture, Mining Education Australia (MEA).


Software evaluates safety

Friday 02 May 2008

In a step beyond traditional processes, Abaqus finite element analysis (FEA) software from SIMULIA is being used to enhance mine design and engineering simulation at a number of mines around the world.


Dynamic mining solution - Runge

Monday 10 September 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Pospect Awards, Innovative Mining Solution


National mining centre launched

Friday 29 June 2007

UNSW is supporting a new national effort to increase the supply of high quality mining engineer graduates


Australian Mining breaks new ground online

Thursday 21 June 2007

AUSTRALIAN Mining has launched a vertical website complementing the print product with frequent news and dynamic media that only the online space can offer.


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