Technology evolves over time, and so does mining. Sites that once used only 218 tonne class trucks and smaller are now seeing mixed fleets of 218 tonne, 290 tonne and 360 tonne class machines operating together. read more

Global strategic consulting, engineering and project delivery company, Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), is experiencing some significant expansion in South America, having recently won some major projects, and completed a merger. read more

Perth (Australia) based “IPI” continue to upgrade their range of permeability tools for the mining and geotechnical industry. IPI are global market leaders in the provision of hydraulic testing tools for major mining, coal bed methane and geotechnical projects (which include civil engineering and CO2 Sequestration). read more

Metso Process Technology and Innovation (PTI) is a division of Metso based in Brisbane that offers a global consulting service for the mining and construction industries. A team of specialized engineers with mining, metallurgical, chemical and software/electrical expertise provide industry with total process integration and optimization services. The main objectives are to reduce operating costs, increase production rates and improve overall process, energy and water efficiency. read more

Ludowici was recently awarded at the 2011 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards (LMBAs) winning the 2011 Australia Trade Coast Award for Business Growth. Held in Brisbane, the LMBAs seek to celebrate businesses and individuals for their exceptional contributions to the city. read more

Leading minerals processing provider Sedgman Limited has opened a new office in Shanghai specifically providing detailed drafting capability. The office provides Sedgman and its clients globally with complete detailing, fabrication, quality control and logistics delivery services. read more

While IR instruments play a role in providing certainty regarding the relationship between workers and the organisation, they do little in the way of building tangible constructive relationships between worker and boss.

Confiance provides practical advice in relation to the ever changing industrial landscape. read more