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UAVs – Mining’s Eye in The Sky 24 July, 2009 With mining companies beginning to use unmanned aerial vehicles to search for new mineral deposits, Daniel Garrun examines how such aircraft offer miners an opportunity to broaden their...

A Fresh Set of Eyes 28 May, 2009 Modern sensors are delivering data for the creation of 360° digital maps for mine machinery in the harshest conditions. Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research...

Sensor and Sensibility 19 November, 2008 Sensor technology has evolved rapidly in recent years enabling the research and development of new ground breaking mining solutions. Alex Hawkes talks to the Australian Commonwealth Scientific...

Mines Mapped Out 26 June, 2008 Hyperspectral imaging technologies are leading the way in finding resources in an environmentally friendly fashion. Brendan Jordan and Steve Polak look at how mapping systems can...

An Exciting Era of Automation 12 May, 2008 Automation and control systems are shaping the mine of the future as the technology moves into generation three. David Binning...

Technology Tips for 2008 07 April, 2008 Safety, the environment and security are set to be the main concerns in the mining industry throughout 2008. Gareth Evans finds out just how these issues will be affected by the new...

Innovation at the Rockface: Durable and Autonomous Drilling 19 March, 2008 As mineral resources become harder to reach, the need to exploit them faster and cost efficiently is greater than ever. Innovation along the entire mine production chain begins at the rockface...

Making Mines Safe 29 February, 2008 Safety in the coal mining industry has recently moved up the political agenda in both the Western and Asian markets. An in-depth look at the Crandall Canyon disaster assesses what lessons have...

The Uranium Extraction Challenge 14 December, 2007 Australia has the uranium to be the world's top producer, but does it have the technology to get it out of the ground? David Binning...

The Real Deal 30 November, 2007 Wi-Fi tagging and tracking is leading the revolution in an industry where safety and efficiency are essential. Dr Gareth Evans looks at the latest real-time technologies to enhance the...

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