by Gordon Barratt | Sep 7, 2022 | News
In a world-first for autonomous drilling, mining services provider Thiess has successfully rolled out a system that involves three Cat drill rigs being remotely operated by a single operator. The solution is part of an ongoing program, also involving original...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 7, 2022 | News
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved the Mount Pleasant coal optimisation project located in the Upper Hunter of New South Wales, with strict conditions. Owner MACH Energy had sought approval to extend the life of the operations until...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 7, 2022 | News
Anthony Albanese addresses Minerals Week. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated Australia’s position as a resources and renewable “super power”. Speaking at Minerals Week, he said the country was the world’s pre-eminent resources jurisdiction – the top...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 6, 2022 | News
In the aluminum industry, closing a smelter is an agonizing decision. Once power is cut and the production “pots” settle back to room temperature, it can take many months and tens of millions of dollars to bring them back online. Yet Norsk Hydro is...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 6, 2022 | News
More than half of FTSE 100 companies now have a board-level committee focusing on ESG issues, a sign of their desire to become more sustainable. A dedicated ESG committee can help a company speed up the push toward net-zero goals, lower emissions faster and boost...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 6, 2022 | News
Leading dust suppression specialists Global Road Technology are calling for more stringent air pollution controls for mine sites with recent data showcasing how mining sites in the Hunter Valley are risking people’s health by breaching standards. With air...
