Australian mining and METS companies are encouraged to explore opportunities at the Australia Zambia Business Forum Beltz Pty Ltd, in collaboration with the Australia Africa Business Council, the Australia Zambia Business Council, the Zambia Development Agency and the Zambian High Commission in...

In a global industry first, MineWare’s Pegasys Dragline Monitor has extended its capability to support underwater digging. Enhanced with MineWare’s new Machine Terrain Mapping (MTM) Technology module, Pegasys can now help miners locate and recover material up to 100 feet below water. MineWare...

For release 18 December 2018 PERTH, Western Australia, - MICROMINE®, a global leader in software solutions for the entire mining value chain, today announced Potentia Capital, Australasia’s leading technology-focused private equity firm, had invested a majority stake in the business. The...

Acquisition accelerates Seequent’s growth in mining, civil engineering, energy, government and environmental sectors. CHRISTCHURCH, NZ, 21 December, 2018 - Seequent, a world leader in visual data science software, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Geosoft, a Canadian...

RCT has successfully completed its biggest project to date for Caterpillar dealer Vostochnaya Technia which has seen eight automation solutions deployed at Polyus’ Olimpiada surface mine in Krasnoyarsk region, Eastern Siberia, Russia. The company’s bespoke department, RCT Custom successfully...

Qatar Airways is a proud Industry Partner of Austmine and the Australian METS sector. Understanding the dynamic nature of the mining industry and requirements of travel in our industry, they are offering Austmine members a special discount valid for travel to top...

Interlate, the productivity specialist in the mining industry, is pleased to announce its newest partnership with Newcrest Mining Limited. Interlate will provide expert decision support and near real-time productivity improvement services to Newcrest’s operations in Australia and Papua New...

For immediate release: 17 January 2019 New underground mining precision performance software, which uses machine learning to refine and enhance loading and haulage processes, is set to be launched by global mining software company, MICROMINE. The solution will be released in early 2019 as part...

For Release: 17 January 2019 When pumping slurry, gland seals can be prone to leakage. This is often caused by inadequate maintenance, incorrect lubrication application, poor quality gland water, or a combination of all three. Plant operators should be vigilant against gland seal leakage as it...

Advanced anomaly detection and monitoring capabilities ensure safe, resilient industrial operations amid escalating cyber threats Keeps customers on a secure path toward digital transformation Improves customer access to better, faster cybersecurity expertise and proven...

For Release: 17 January 2019 Originally published by RCT  RCT is proud to announce its latest project with Glencore’s Hail Creek Coal Mine site in the Bowen Basin, Queensland, Australia. RCT installed an AusProTec™ LED numbering system to a fleet of seven surface mine water trucks to help...

This article originally appeared on the New Hope website.  Not since Australia II shocked the sailing world with its ground-breaking keel has an Aussie invention grabbed the imagination of an industry on a global scale. But now major players in the mining sector are clambering over each...

First of its kind milestone in Australian aviation history: Airobotics operates automated drones with aircrew located over 1,000 km away Scottsdale, Arizona (January 23, 2019) - Leading automated drone startup Airobotics today announced that it has recently made Australian aviation history by...

Originally released by thyssenkrupp on January 22 2019 – Carrapateena copper-gold project currently under construction in South Australia – KB 54-67 gyratory crusher will ensure high performance and cost effective operation thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions recently signed a contract with OZ...

Originally released by RST on January 23 2019 An Australian company is leading the way in the field of erosion management, with three decades of research providing the comprehensive data necessary to solve complex issues involving dust and sediment around the world. Fine particle specialists...

Originally released by AXT, Sydney, Australia, January 24, 2019 - AXT has recently signed an exclusive distribution agreement with ELEMISSION. ELEMISSION are a Canadian-based company that lead the world in large-scale micro characterisation using continuous LIBS scanning technology. Their...

As the New Year begins, leading mining software solutions provider MICROMINE is reminding mining companies to update their software to avoid potential cyber security breaches, data loss, system integration issues and operational downtime in 2019. The reminder comes on the back of MICROMINE’s...

HGG is a Common Law legal and business advisory firm that has been working almost exclusively with mining equipment, technology, and service companies (METS) in Australia, Latin America, and internationally for the last 17 years. Our experience working with the METS sector has provided us...

Originally released by RCT, January 29 2019 RCT will be promoting the benefits of using autonomous technology to safeguard mine operators and boost productivity when they attend the 25th Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa next month. The event is attracting key speakers including senior...

January 29, 2019 On the back of consistent growth in the New South Wales region, Mader Group has officially opened an administration office in East Maitland. Supporting our operations across the state, the office is set to provide additional support and infrastructure for clients and employees...

Innovations in technology are dramatically changing the face of safety. The expanding connectivity between people and devices has been a significant driver behind this rapid growth in modernisation. As we embrace this trend in our personal lives, organisations are also utilising technology...

FLSmidth trommel frames and screen media boost milling productivity through increased durability, modular screen media and digital optimisation. The new trommel frames and light-weight screen media are now available to the mining industry globally. Achieving this is tricky though,...

MICROMINE is excited to be exhibiting its intuitive mining solutions at the annual SME Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado. The conference is one of the premier events for the mining and metallurgy industry and brings together over 6000 attendees from across the globe including mining...

RCT has developed a monitoring system to improve underground mining operations at a gold mine in Western Australia’s Goldfields. The miner approached RCT’s Kalgoorlie-based staff to develop a way to monitor the project’s ore passes to ensure they did not get blocked by larger rocks during the...

There are now less than five weeks to go until 1 March 2019 when export air cargo, regardless of destination, will need to be examined at piece-level or originate from a Known Consignor. These measures are designed to strengthen Australia’s aviation security requirements. By 1 March,...

Gold Fields’ Granny Smith gold mine is set to install one of the world’s largest renewable energy microgrids powered by more than 20,000 solar panels and backed up by a 2MW /1MWh battery system. The mining company has contracted mobile and modular power company Aggreko to design, build and...

After sell-out dinners in 2015 and 2017, the mining industry social event of the year returns in 2019 for Austmine’s 30th Birthday Celebration. Join us at the Austmine Industry Leaders' Dinner and Awards! Our prestigious awards recognise and celebrate the most innovative and...

The WIMnet NSW Mentoring Program is back for its fifth year in 2019!  Tailored for women working in the resources sector, previous participants have come from mining, oil and gas and mining services companies across the full range of disciplines from engineering and geology through to...

SRK Consulting has bolstered its engineering team in Perth with the recent appointment of prominent mine geotechnical specialist, Scott Marisett. Marisett’s extensive industry experience and collaborative working approach will augment SRK’s project pitches, particularly in the underground...

As mining companies continue to advance their digital transformation strategies, the ability for different systems to integrate and share data with one another has become a critical success factor. Integration has been a key theme for the METS sector in recent times and it will continue to be a...

Pattison Sand is a family owned sand and aggregates company based in Iowa, the United States. Producing a diverse range of products, they service several industries including infrastructure and construction. After successfully using a number of Weir Minerals products at their site, Pattison...

Amadeus are proud to release the world-leading ParKwater® solution to the Australian mining market, providing an easy to use and high performing solution to mining waste water treatment. ParKwater® HV10F is a floating mechanical evaporator and applicable to small area where wastewater contains...

“Austmine 2019 – Mining Innovation: The Next Horizon” continues to add to our world-class speaker panel. In the last couple of weeks, we have been delighted to welcome on board:  Rag Udd, Vice President, Global Transformation, BHP Mark Boon, General Manager Transformation &...

The world’s largest mineral exploration collaboration, MinEx Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), has welcomed MICROMINE as the sole software provider to be involved in the landmark project. MICROMINE will provide information and advice on software solutions for mineral exploration as part of...

Posted January 28, 2019 By Fabio Mielli, Market Development Manager: Mining, Metals & Cement, Rockwell Automation Digital transformation provides a major opportunity to address some of the mining industry’s greatest challenges. The World Economic Forum projects that digital transformation...

By taking over IMP Automation Group FLSmidth completes its portfolio of automated laboratory solutions for the mining industry. The market for automated laboratories is growing due to a combination of high exploration activity and an increased focus on productivity, automation and...

A key solution will focus on mine tailings1 management using Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform Complex water recovery processes can be simulated in the virtual world and optimized to preserve as much water as possible from tailings on a mine site In large scale equipment like...

Originally released by Mining3, 12 February 2019 Ava Group (Ava), a market leader in risk management services and technology, has announced the signing of a development and commercialisation agreement with Mining3, a mining innovation group. The contract will facilitate the launch of an...

By Jonathan Fulcher and Elizabeth Harvey / 13 February 2019 - HopgoodGanim Lawyers Key issues: NSW decision to refuse a coal mine on grounds including climate change Significant decision as it may start a trend of coal mines being successfully halted as a result...

Are you an established business with an innovative product for the METS or Energy sector, ready for testing with world-class researchers at the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER)? The Innovation Launchpad is a new initiative which provides opportunities for SMEs to work with...

MADER Group has launched mobile plant equipment washing services in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Beginning work with new clients in 2019, the company’s Mader Clean Team is a new service designed to complement its existing shutdown services. Mader already has extensive experience...

Are you keen to grow your small business but just don’t have the headspace and time to think about it? Or are you thinking about starting a small business but need some tips about the best way to move forward? Join us for a Small Business Fair near you. Latest and popular...

Throughout the year Monash can offer both program interns (engineering graduates across multiple disciplines) and Monash STEM interns (final-year students) to assist on industry projects as part of their program or degree subjects. Internships are a full-time or part-time placement when an...

MICROMINE, the leading provider of mining software solutions, will be exhibiting at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC 2019) in Toronto, Ontario from March 3rd till March 6th, 2019. PDAC is the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, with...

Intrinsic safety is one of the most effective protection techniques for equipment operating in hazardous areas. It works by removing, rather than containing, the factors that could cause an explosive mixture to ignite. The IS solution could represent significant cost savings due to a reduction...

We are excited to announce that XMPro’s CEO, Pieter van Schalkwyk, has been awarded the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) Technical Innovation Award. This award recognizes the individual who made the largest contribution in the area of Technical Innovation to advance the development of the...

FLSmidth and AuTec Innovative Extractive Solutions Ltd. (“AuTec”), a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”), have entered an agreement for the purchase of the hydrometallurgical and mineral processing capabilities of AuTec by FLSmidth. The agreement includes related equipment and key...

Fluidmesh, leading manufacturer of wireless MPLS-based solutions for rail, mining, ports, and Industrial automation, is delighted to announce the appointment of Carlo Sportiello as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand. A professional and determined...

PYBAR has been awarded the contract for underground exploration decline development and diamond drilling at Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations located in West Wyalong, 350km west of Sydney. The 12 month contract will employ a team of 37 personnel and comprises portal development, decline...

Australian company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) is assisting developing countries with affordable solutions for building all-weather roads that keep rural communities connected to transport networks all times of the year.  Civil construction companies and local governments in low...