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An Exciting Era of Automation An Exciting Era of Automation
Automation and control systems are shaping the mine of the future as the technology moves into generation three.
Alcoa Fights Back: Further Developments in M&A Alcoa Fights Back: Further Developments in M&A
Alcoa's recent joint purchase of a 12% stake in Rio Tinto is one of the greatest comebacks the industry has ever seen.
Asian Revolution Asian Revolution
Asia is preparing for boom times in its mining industries with the latest technology and engineering know-how.
Technology Tips for 2008 Technology Tips for 2008
Safety, the environment and security are set to be the main concerns in the mining industry throughout 2008.
All That Glitters All That Glitters
The excitement at record gold prices is being tempered by unprecedented challenges in getting it out of the ground.
Durable Drilling Durable Drilling
As mineral resources become harder to reach, the need to exploit them faster and cost efficiently is greater than ever.
Australia Leads Green Revolution Australia Leads Green Revolution
David Holloway visits Australia's CSIRO to find out how research is striving to make mining much greener.
Making Mines Safe Making Mines Safe
Safety in the coal mining industry has recently moved up the political agenda in both the Western and Asian markets.
A Greener Future for Coal A Greener Future for Coal
Mitch Beedie looks at how the coal-mining industry is aiding the fight against carbon emissions by recovering methane.
Behind Australia's Mining Market Growth Behind Australia's Mining Market Growth
Mike Elliott of Ernst & Young's Global Mining and Metals sector analyses the global and Australian mining markets.
Longer Life for Tyres Longer Life for Tyres
Dr Gareth Evans looks at the new retreading market opening up as a result of and a remedy for the great tyre shortage.
Digging Up Results – 2007 Explored Digging Up Results – 2007 Explored
David Binning looks at mining highs and lows throughout 2007, and how these will impact on 2008 and beyond.
The Supply-Chain Train The Supply-Chain Train
Australia's mining industry is increasingly waking up to the importance of rail when having to meet international demand.
The Uranium Extraction Challenge The Uranium Extraction Challenge
Australia has the uranium to be the world's top producer, but does it have the technology to get it out of the ground?
The Takeover Battle: Mining Mergers Explored The Takeover Battle: Mining Mergers Explored
When Rio Tinto's recent takeover of Alcan was completed, it created the largest aluminium producer in the world.
The Real Deal The Real Deal
Wi-Fi tagging and tracking is leading the revolution in an industry where safety and efficiency are essential.
China Rising China Rising
China's presence as a powerful economy demands huge energy resources and therefore extensive investment in mining.
No Rubber Left to Burn No Rubber Left to Burn
Rubber supplies have dwindled and tyre prices have risen considerably, but could retreading be the answer?
Training A Future Workforce Training A Future Workforce
Australia's mining industry is growing in more ways than one.
Thinking Big Thinking Big
High efficiency, increased productivity and big profits – large-capacity mining machines offer all this and more.
The Uranium Conflict The Uranium Conflict
There has never been a more controversial mining debate in Australia than the one surrounding uranium.
Look – No Hands! Look – No Hands!
Automated navigation in mine loading and hauling is winning over today's mining industry.
Cogeneration – The New Carbon Copy for the Future? Cogeneration – The New Carbon Copy for the Future?
As cogeneration plants become powerful, the world begins to realise the potential such technologies can bring.
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