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MODELLING

Explorer of the Year Finalist: Curnamona Energy

Friday 21 November 2008

Curnamona Energy is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for innovatively combining old information with 3D modelling technology.


Software applications on show

Tuesday 17 June 2008

Maptek will showcase its two new software applications on Stand 6125 at QME 2008


Consultant pipes up

Wednesday 21 May 2008

As Australia’s resource sector continues to boom, Perth-based engineering, drafting and design specialists PDC Consultants has again boosted its technical capacity by acquiring leading pipework detailing business Piper Engineering.


Towards high-fidelity modelling

Saturday 29 December 2007

In MINERAL processing operations, phenomena that strongly influence the overall outcome of the operation usually function over a very wide range of length scales.


Modelling proves no mission is impossible

Monday 24 December 2007

CHANGES spurred by advanced computer modelling work on its regenerator are saving BP Bulwer Island Refinery millions of dollars each year in operating costs. Belinda Humphries writes


Crystal gazing brings potential

Saturday 22 December 2007

A MODELLING method that predicts crystal morphology and growth rates could create new processing possibilities for the minerals industry.


New minerals processing R&D

Friday 19 October 2007

THE CSIRO has released its latest issue of Process magazine covering the latest research in minerals processing technology and projects.


Rock mass modelling capability boost

Thursday 04 October 2007

A MINING consultancy has gained exclusive access to 3D non-linear rock mass modelling technology and expertise


Dynamic mining solution - Runge

Monday 10 September 2007

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


Model of a plan for Olympic Dam

Friday 06 July 2007

BHP Billiton has adopted VULCAN for the Olympic Dam Expansion project (ODX) in South Australia’s far north. This project will be the largest open pit mining operation in Australia, rivalling BHP Billiton’s giant Escondida copper mine in northern Chile, which also uses VULCAN.


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