Truckie training commences at Collie
A pilot programme which offers complete training for truck drivers was announced by Sue Ellery, Minister of Education and Training yesterday, accompanied by the...
Quartz potential easily sorted
LASER sorting technology developed by TOMRA is being used to unlock the full potential of quartz deposits.With a structural approach to sorting that’s unique in the...
Load detection washer saves mines money
AUSTRALIAN company Visy Load has launched a new load sensing washer that it says will be a game-changing, money-saving device for mines, the construction...
Blast automation step closer
ORICA and Epiroc Rock Drills are jointly developing a semi-automated explosives delivery system, enabling safer and more productive blasting operations in underground mines.As mines...
Unearthing the hidden riches
RESEARCHERS have developed new methods for recognising potential mineralisation hidden beneath barren cover rocks in under-explored areas of WA.A major collaboration between the Minerals...
Argus proves the wheel deal
AFTER 18 months of successful field trials conducted across three WA mine sites, MineWare has announced the launch of its Argus Wheel Loader (WL)...
AOG bigger than ever
THE Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition is shaping up to be a whopper, with 118 new exhibitors signed up for the event at the...
Automation training in Pilbara schools
THE Resources Challenge, an initiative aimed at teaching school kids coding and automation skills for jobs in the mining sector, was signed this week...
IMDEX impresses
LEADING global mining-tech company IMDEX has delivered its best half-yearly revenue result of $127.9m, reflecting the strong interest in tech and exploration industries.The company...
Caterpillar first for Collie
LEADING Caterpillar dealer WesTrac is to build a technology training facility in the WA town of Collie focused on providing courses in autonomous operations.The...