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Century mine gets the 'blues'

Friday 21 November 2008

In an effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer, Oz Minerals' Century Mine has painted one of its 830E Komatsu trucks blue.


Oustanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: Bill McCurry

Thursday 20 November 2008

Bill McCurry has been selected as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. McCurry has developed a safety centreline socket system that has revolutionised coal mines in Australia.


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.


Innovative Mining Solution Finalist: Swick Mining

Monday 17 November 2008

Swick Mining is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its development of the underground diamond drill rig.


Innovative Mining Solution Finalist: Engineered Bucket Solutions

Monday 17 November 2008

Engineered Bucket Solutions are finalists in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their new style excavator bucket.


DPI's safety concern

Friday 14 November 2008

A spate of incidents on separate minesites where employees have been seriously injured has forced the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries to release a safety bulletin highlighting the importance of sound mine safety practices.


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.


FIFO met with criticism

Monday 10 November 2008

BHP Billiton's plans to move to fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) operations for its mines in central Queensland are needed to meet operational requirements for contractors in the area, BHP manager media relations Peter Ogden told MINING DAILY.


Broadband power amplifiers

Friday 07 November 2008

Teseq has released a range of RF broadband power amplifiers, suitable for EMC immunity and susceptibility testing.


Attendance to mine safety conference surges

Thursday 14 August 2008

Close to 700 mining industry personnel will be on a mission to break new ground for the health and safety of mine workers when they pour into Townsville next week.


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