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Flaw detector

Thursday 08 January 2009

Time Group has released the Ultrasonic flaw detector model TUD 320, designed to function through pulse echo, dual and through-transmission.


Hydraulic testers

Wednesday 17 December 2008

The Time Group has introduced a range of YAW Hydraulic Testing Machines, designed for compression testing of hard, brittle materials including cement, concrete and other construction materials.


IR Laws will cost jobs, Knott

Friday 12 December 2008

The Australian Mines and Metals Association chief executive Steve Knott has slammed the Federal Government's newest IR laws as a mistake during a Workplace Relations Forum in WA on Wednesday.


Communications excellence

Wednesday 26 November 2008

Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M) has won the prestigious Industrial Award at the 2008 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Excellence Awards.


Exporting excellence

Monday 24 November 2008

Sykes Group has won the Excellence in Export Award at the 2008 New South Wales Business Chamber Awards held this week at Big Top at Sydney's, Luna Park.


Mines minister overhauls exploration

Friday 21 November 2008

Western Australia Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore said he would overhaul the unwieldy approvals process in the mining and resources sector if he was elected at the recent State election. He was elected, and overhaul he did.


FMG demand strong

Friday 14 November 2008

Fortescue Metals Group has brought forward a planned shutdown at one of its Western Australia operations, reducing calendar 2008 output by two million tonnes, or 10%, however, chief executive Andrew Forrest said the group was still in a strong financial position despite the early shutdown.


Abbot Point coal terminal

Friday 07 November 2008

The Monadelphous Group has won a $76 million contract from the Ports Corporation of Queensland for the expansion of Abbot Point Coal Terminal.


Borehole plugs

Friday 10 October 2008

MTi Group has released Solo BlastBag borehole plugs that are suitable for use in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.


Drill and blast borehole plug

Wednesday 06 August 2008

MTi Group has released a Solo BlastBag borehole plug that is said to be the first single-handed, deployable, 2-speed BlastBag.


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