Siemens Australia and Motorola Solutions to jointly develop technologies for Australia’s industrial sector
Motorola Solutions has joined the Siemens’ Solution Partner Program.
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Poll finds majority of US voters support increasing reliance on domestically-mined minerals
The poll, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the National Mining Association, found that 62% of those surveyed supported government action to encourage greater use of domestically-mined minerals.
MMD donates landmine clearance rig to HALO Trust
The rig was donated at the Hillhead Show in the UK last week and will be deployed in Zimbabwe.
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Volvo publishes list of 5 most impressive mines around the world
Vehicle manufacturer Volvo publishes a list of what it considers to be the most impressive mines around the world.
Research indicates low interest in mining careers amongst young Australians
The research by youth research agency YouthInsight found that only 30% of students surveyed had an interest in a career in mining or the mining equipment, technology and services sectors.
MCA calls for overhaul of education system and workplace relations laws
The Minerals Council of Australia has claimed that the mining sector will struggle to employ skilled workers in the future without changes to higher education and workplace relations laws it sees as stifling investment and innovation.
Deloitte: renewables could help cut 50% off miners’ energy bills
According to a new report from Deloitte, renewables could help cut 50% off miners’ energy bills.
GMSG: open mining format to improve 3D interoperability
Global Mining Standards and Guideline Group (GMSG) release a report on the challenges associated with manipulating and transferring 3D images and recommends developing an open mining format (OMF) that would help solve these issues.
US primary aluminium production remains low
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the production of primary aluminium in the US has fallen by more than 50% since January 2015.
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Ready for a digital revolution in mining
RCT is at the forefront of the digital revolution in mining with its latest communications solutions to help the industry digitse operations.
US increases coal exports
According to the EIA, US coal exports have increased over the past six months.
Consol Energy files to spin off coal mining assets
Consol Energy files form for separating its Pennsylvania Mining Operations and other coal assets and its gas business.
Tigers Realm Coal takes full ownership of Amaan North
Tigers Realm Coal has increased its ownership of the Amaam North coal project 80% to 100%, which includes Project F currently in production.
Bosnia: a longwall mine of potential
German mining equipment manufacturer Eickhoff outlines the growing requests for the company’s longwall shearers in Bosnian coal mines.
Allegiance Coal reports Telkwa metallurgical coal project PFS results
Allegiance Coal announces the results of the staged production pre-feasibility study of its Telkwa metallurgical coal project in northwest British Columbia, Canada.