Tag: METS

The latest innovations in mining took centre stage at the Austmine Conference and Exhibition in one of the first major face-to-face events for the resources industry since the pandemic began. Held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 25-27, Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence allowed mining leaders to connect over strategic priorities and emerging technologies to drive a sustainable future for the industry. About 1000 local, national and international guests were wowed by cutting edge innovation developed by Australia’s leading Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies as they wondered the corridors of the massive exhibition hall. The brightest minds in the industry explored the intersection between people, processes and technology and how these important elements contribute to leaner,…

BY REUBEN ADAMS THE surging Chilean Mining, Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector has identified Australia as one of four key international growth markets. The Trade Commission of Chile – ProChile – has been on the promotional trail, bringing a delegation of seven Chilean mining supply companies to the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) 2018 in Mackay last month. In 2016, global Chilean METS exports reached $US471 million ($US429m in goods, and $US42m in services); a 7 per cent jump on the prior year. While Chilean exports of mining goods and services to Australia in 2016 represented a small proportion at just $US7.5 million, it was still a 2.7 per cent increase on 2015. ProChile business development manager –…