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Record rain at Century

Thursday 08 January 2009

More than 300 millimetres of rain in ten days has fallen on operations at OZ Minerals Century Mine, with mining continuing safely despite the huge downpour.


Excellence in Environmental Management Finalist: Rio Tinto

Thursday 27 November 2008

In an attempt to reduce the amount of unnecessary water waste, Northparkes copper mine joined with Nylex to produce a product that would efficiently reduce water evaporation from large open water storage facilities.


Metalliefrous Mine of the Year Finalist: Ernest Henry

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Xstrata's open-cut copper gold mine, Ernest Henry, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Metalliferous Mine of the Year Finalist: Northparkes Mine

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Northparkes copper-gold mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its development of the world first block caving method.


Prospect Awards finalists announced

Tuesday 21 October 2008

The 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards has attracted the strongest field ever.


Correspondents get job ready

Monday 01 September 2008

Bunbury South West Regional College of TAFE in Western Australia is aiming to engage the local Indigenous community in an e-learning project that aims at making all participants ready for a career in the mining industry.


Protecting liquid assets

Tuesday 12 August 2008

Government and industry are so dependent on water that the efficient harvesting, storage and management of water is becoming a critical factor in the viability of existing and new development projects.


Fosterville takes home mine rescue win

Wednesday 06 August 2008

The Fosterville Gold Mine Emergency Response Team from Bendigo in Central Victoria, has defeated nine other teams from across the country to win the annual Victorian Underground Mine Rescue Competition held in Bendigo during August.


Cover supplies water evaporation reduction

Thursday 31 July 2008

Rio Tinto’s Northparkes mine has achieved a 95% reduction in evaporation losses thanks to a new water storage facility cover.


Stawell wins mine rescue comp

Tuesday 07 August 2007

THE Stawell Gold Mine Rescue Team narrowly defeated nine other teams from across the country to win the prestigious Annual Victorian Underground Mine Rescue Competition, held in Bendigo recently.


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