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Bauxite database offers new insight into residue management
A tool developed by CSIRO researchers offers new insights into the best options for bauxite residue management and large-scale residue re-use.
CME rejects Premier’s view on resources’ contribution
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has urged Premier Colin Barnett to have a discussion with the state’s mining industry about royalties now or possibly risk future investment potential in WA.
Petratherm signs deal with European utility
Petratherm has formed a powerful partnership with Europe’s second largest utility to significantly bolster its geothermal energy credentials on the world stage.
John Holland completes $52m Abbot Point shiploader
On March 1st, John Holland reached a major project milestone in Queensland, with the completion of the Abbot Point X50 Shiploader SL2 project, on behalf of North Queensland Bulk Ports.
Mineral resources exports to reach $175b by 2014-15
Total earnings from Australian commodity exports are forecast to rise by 15 per cent to $187 billion in 2010-11, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics (ABARE).
Opportunity for smaller uranium deposits
The global rush into nuclear power has created an environment where Australia will have little “free” surplus uranium to sell into long-term international uranium contracts, according to Toro Energy.
New HART field communicator offers complete wireless solution
Endress+Hauser’s Field Xpert is a compact, handheld communicator that streamlines device commissioning, diagnostics and trouble-shooting both directly and offline.
New PowerFlex 753 drive for optimised motor control
Rockwell Automation has introduced the new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 753 AC drive - the latest addition to the company’s Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 series.
Coal hauls Asciano back into the black
Coal haulage has helped bring Asciano out of the red with the rail and ports operator posting a net profit after tax of $79 million for the first half of the year.
Rio Tinto to develop new systems for underground mines
Rio Tinto is expanding its Mine of the Future™ programme to develop new equipment and systems for deep underground mines and has selected three partners to work on the project.
Rio Tinto opens new iron ore mine in the Robe Valley
Rio Tinto has started producing iron ore from the US$901 million* Mesa A/Warramboo mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with the first full length (163-car) train leaving the mine late on February 19th.
Toro announces $4.5m uranium spend in 2010
An exploration program costing $4.5 million to expand its uranium exploration drive in Western Australia and the Northern Territory in calendar 2010, has been announced by Toro Energy.
Value of QLD projects more than $115b: QRC
Planned resource projects could boost the annual value of the Queensland resources sector by 60 percent to more than $78 billion by 2020, according to a ‘best scenario’ analysis prepared for the Federal Treasurer by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).
Texting the human voice in hostile conditions
An advanced system that will allow speech recognition in spaces filled with other voices, noise and echoes is being developed by an international team led by The University of Western Australia.
Don’t lock industry out of QR sale: QRC
Queensland’s $40 billion a year coal industry should not be dismissed by the state government as a potential investor in the planned privatisation of QR’s coal rail business, according to the QLD Resources Council (QRC).
Can Queensland keep ignoring uranium?
The global debate on the carbon produced by fossil fuels is encouraging a world-wide review of the approach to energy sources, with many alternative sources still to provide a reliable base load supply.
The ‘torque’ about SEW’s brakes
The latest range of ‘motor-integrated’ electromagnetic disk brakes from SEW-Eurodrive can be customised to match the specific torque and voltage requirements for a range of electric motors.
Maptek announces new I-Site 8800 laser scanner
Maptek has announced the release of a new laser scanner - the I-Site 8800 – for long range survey.
Zero emissions power but not at expense of coalminers: report
Not for profit organisation Beyond Zero Emissions has released a study which demonstrates how Australia can reach zero emissions electricity by 2020 using proven, existing, commercialised technology.
Growth platform needed to boost economy: MCA
Australia needs a platform for growth based on government spending restraint, improved infrastructure and regulation and reforms that take account of sovereign risk, said the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
