Exploration, Mapping, Surveying
Mining tax changes leave questions for explorers
Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s changes to the mining tax leave many questions still to be answered in terms of the impacts on the mining industry, employees and communities, according to the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM).
New iron ore discovery on SA-NSW border
A new magnetite iron deposit more than 40 kilometres in length and drill proven to be up to 124 metres thick, has been discovered by a joint venture group.
Industry responses to State Budgets: NSW and QLD
Rocketing royalty payments from the mining industry will dig the NSW Budget out of deficit, and show that in Queensland the sector is paying its fair share, according to industry groups.
Resource exploration rebate falls well short say geoscientists
The AIG (Australian Institute of Geoscientists) said whilst it welcomes the concept of a Resource Exploration Rebate (RER), as announced by the Commonwealth Government in its response to the Henry Review, it falls well short of meeting the sector’s needs.
Australia’s strong share of developing projects at stake with proposed changes
The Australian Government’s proposed 40 per cent super-profits mining tax will clearly impact calculations on doing business in the country, said Metals Economics Group (MEG).
Book Extract: Mining and the environment
The second in a three part series taken from “Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology”, by F.G. Bell
Geosoft releases CET Grid Analysis software
The new software has been developed by the Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET) within The University of Western Australia (UWA) and supported by Barrick Gold.
Technology optimises drilling and blasting
Existing drilling and blasting technology can still be optimised through the use of new techniques and modelling, according to research scientists and academics.
Technology optimises drilling and blasting
Existing drilling and blasting technology can still be optimised through the use of new techniques and modelling, according to research scientists and academics.
Natural geohazards
The first in a three part series taken from “Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology”, by F.G. Bell
Government called to plug exploration shortfall
The Queensland Government has been urged not to drop the ball on its support for minerals and energy exploration to ensure that the state continues to sustain a thriving resources sector.
Petratherm director in new national role
Petratherm board member Richard Hillis is now heading a $105 million Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for minerals exploration that will draw on the nation’s pre-eminent research talent.
Opensource GIS saves companies thousands
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have long played a vital role in the mining industry. Visualisation and accessibility of information is paramount to effective decision making.
New deepwater port and industrial precinct for the Pilbara
The Government of Western Australia has identified Anketell, 30km east of Karratha and 10km from Cape Lambert, as the next major deepwater iron ore port for the Pilbara region.
Value of QLD projects more than $115b: QRC
Planned resource projects could boost the annual value of the Queensland resources sector by 60 percent to more than $78 billion by 2020, according to a ‘best scenario’ analysis prepared for the Federal Treasurer by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).
Maptek announces new I-Site 8800 laser scanner
Maptek has announced the release of a new laser scanner - the I-Site 8800 – for long range survey.
New R&D tax credit scheme advancing Australia? Part two
The proposed changes to the Research & Development tax system look to significantly change the way companies claim R&D and may reduce expenditure on R&D placing Australia at a competitive disadvantage.
New R&D tax credit scheme advancing Australia? Part one
The proposed changes to the Research & Development tax system look to significantly change the way companies claim R&D and may reduce expenditure on R&D placing Australia at a competitive disadvantage.
Australia's mineral resources maintain world status
Based on the latest assessment of Australia’s minerals inventory, the sector continues to hold the potential to remain the most important export earner for the foreseeable future.
Greater efficiency for survey scan data modelling
Surveyors will gain further efficiencies with Maptek's latest software release. Improvements to the I-Site Studio 3.3 laser scan modelling software are designed to streamline routine mine surveying tasks.
