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Powering up with Siemens

Monday 05 January 2009

Siemens Australia was recently awarded a $10 million contract by the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) to provide electricity at the new coal terminal to be constructed at Newcastle Port, Kooragang Island, in New South Wales.


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.


Trainee of the Year Finalist: Sorren Owens

Monday 24 November 2008

Sorren Owens grew up in Normanton and went to school as a boarder at Abergowrie College. He has come from humble beginnings to be named a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards.


Fast-tracking safety

Friday 26 September 2008

A new web-based safety system is helping one contractor achieve zero lost time injuries. Jessica Darnbrough writes.


A 3D image of growth

Tuesday 22 April 2008

The expansion of Olympic Dam has helped put the South Australian mining industry on the map.


A contract for times ahead

Monday 17 March 2008

The skill shortage has put increased pressure on contractors which are currently enjoying a boom of their own, writes Jessica Darnbrough.


Research project in full swing

Friday 15 February 2008

Maptek will join other suppliers in co-sponsoring an AMIRA research project focusing on mine design and schedule optimisation tools.


Reducing underground error

Wednesday 07 November 2007

THE right information about the success of drilling and blasting patterns can be attained with the latest surveying and in-hole data capture technology.


Safety and health conference

Tuesday 16 October 2007

THE 2008 Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia’s (CME) Safety and Health Conference Driving a Safer Future will be held on the 10 and 11 March 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel, Perth.


Indigenous group wins major contract

Sunday 14 October 2007

A CONTRACT for drill pad preparation for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s exploration sites in the Yandi area has been awarded to Indigenous company, Carey Bilyulu.


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