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Integrating your maintenance system

Friday 09 January 2009

IFS Australia and New Zealand managing director Rob Stummer debunks the myth that maintenance systems are getting more complex and difficult to manage.


Mobile Crushing Plant fatality

Monday 05 January 2009

Queensland's Mines Inspectorate has released a safety alert following the recent death of a mining worker after being struck by the right hand hopper door of a mobile crushing plant.


Simulators will stimulate training

Monday 08 December 2008

Downer EDI Mining has announced that it will use Immersive Technologies' Advanced Equipment Simulators for its 'Back to Basics' training program.


Contract miner of the Year: PYBAR Mining

Thursday 04 December 2008

Pybar Mining and Civil Contractors is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their continued growth, development and hard work.


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.


Employer of Choice Finalist: OZ Minerals

Tuesday 02 December 2008

OZ Minerals Century is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its landmark agreement between Century Mine, the Queensland Government and the local Native Title groups whose traditional lands are affected by Century's operations.


Trainee of the Year Finalist: George Klembt

Monday 24 November 2008

George Klembt entered the Pre-employment Training Program at Prominent Hill as a fully qualified tradesman looking to branch into mining. Today, he is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


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.


58,000 workers required by 2020

Friday 07 November 2008

An additional labour force of 58,000 will be required by 2020 if Australia is to maintain its current share of commodities, Minerals Council of Australia director, environment and social policy, Melanie Stutsel told delegates at yesterday's Desert Knowledge Symposium, Alice Springs.


Best Metalliferous Mine of the Year category

Friday 20 June 2008

Atlas Copco is again sponsoring the Metalliferous Mine of the Year category.


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