News archive - December 2008

  • Mine planning workshop hits WA

    THE Australian Centre for Minerals Extension and Research (ACMER) will hold a workshop addressing the life of mine planning from 23 February 2009 in Western Australia.

    17/12/2008 | 0
  • Australian technology provides answer for struggling miners

    AUSTRALIAN mining technology could be the answer for miners struggling in the current resources market, according to an industry expert.

    17/12/2008 | 0
  • Mines shouldn't dump workers: Treasurer

    MINING companies should battle through the hard times as long as possible before slashing jobs, according to Treasurer Wayne Swan.

    17/12/2008 | 0
  • Flow-Through-Shares initiative to save mining exploration

    LEADERS in the mining industry are prompting the Federal government to fast-track its Flow-Through-Shares (FTS) initiative to encourage investment in mineral exploration companies.

    16/12/2008 | 0
  • Digging Deeper Conference hailed a success

    THE 2008 Digging Deeper Conference has been hailed as a success among junior explorers and the scientific community, according to the Mines and Energy (DME) minister, Geoff Wilson.

    16/12/2008 | 0
  • Sensor technology benefits mines

    SENSOR technology is helping mines boost safety and efficiency while slashing maintenance costs, according to the CSIRO.

    15/12/2008 | 0
  • Drilling provider slashes jobs

    BOART Longyear is set to slash nearly 70 jobs from its Adelaide headquarters as the financial crisis takes its toll on the drilling firm.

    12/12/2008 | 0
  • Compressor improvements save money and energy

    IMPROVEMENTS to Atlas Copco’s compressor range have resulted in greater Free Air Delivery (FAD) that saves users money and energy, according to the company.

    11/12/2008 | 0
  • Diamond bit performance hits limelight

    A BOOM in deep exploration drilling activity in Australia has put the spotlight back on diamond bit performance, according to Atlas Copco Construction & Mining Australia.

    10/12/2008 | 0
  • BlastPED sparks concern in underground mine

    THE Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert after explosives were prematurely detonated at an underground metalliferous mine.

    08/12/2008 | 0
  • Boart predicts bleak ’09 sales

    BOART Longyear predicts sales in 2009 may fall as much as 30% as the global financial crisis curbs mineral resource development.

    04/12/2008 | 0
  • Boart predicts bleak ’09 sales

    BOART Longyear predicts sales in 2009 may fall as much as 30% as the global financial crisis curbs mineral resource development.

    04/12/2008 | 0
  • Hunt drill rig on its way to Tasmania

    EMPIRE Energy has announced the Hunt drill rig is on its way to the Bellevue #1 well site in the Tasmania Basin.

    03/12/2008 | 0
  • Shot-blast certification on offer

    AQUACRETE is offering engineering certification for its shot-blasted ventilation control devices so mines can refine their installation requirements.

    02/12/2008 | 0
  • AJ Lucas delivers to CSG sector

    AJ LUCAS has enhanced its position in the natural resources sector with the acquisition of a leading drilling and specialty services provider.

    01/12/2008 | 0
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