http://www.theajmonline.com.au daily 1 2009-03-02T04:42:30Z http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/september/september-9-10/top-stories/bucyrus-plow-longwall-smashes-european-and-world-records Polish mine operator LubelskiWęgielBogdanka SA is bucking the declining coal production trend and will likely be able to access the 30-35% of coal reserves trapped in thin seams previously abandoned by Poland in the 1990’s. It’s also breaking a few records in the process. No publisher Kalianna Dean 2010-09-09T03:08:02Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/september/september-9-10/mining-groups-voice-concern-over-mining-tax-greens The mining industry has called for a dialogue around tax reform as Julia Gillard returned to power with help from the Independents. One group has also raised concerns about the Greens' influence on the industry. No publisher Kalianna Dean 2010-09-09T03:06:21Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/september/september-9-10/featured-products/picking-winners-tough-at-training-and-skills-awards Judges found it hard to select clear winners at the 2010 Mining Industry Skills Centre Training Awards due to the high calibre of nominees. No publisher Kalianna Dean 2010-09-09T03:09:01Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/september/september-9-10/top-stories/diversified-mining-services-cracks-the-queensland-market Diversified Mining Services (DMS) has launched its Atlas Copco Coaltram CT10 utility vehicles in Queensland, boosting its sales for the first 12 months to $17 million. No publisher Kalianna Dean 2010-09-09T03:07:29Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/september/september-9-10/featured-products/bonfiglioli-supplies-alignment-free-drives-to-lihir-gold The drives company supplied ThyssenKrupp Material Handling which was in charge of an expansion project at the island gold mine. Bonfiglioli says the drives will save time and money. No publisher Kalianna Dean 2010-09-09T00:43:29Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/site-ads/linking-project-engineering-to-operational-excellence-in-mining-seminars No publisher The Australian Journal of Mining 2010-09-08T02:12:26Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/miners-set-to-benefit-from-next-gen-satellite-communications With more than 60 per cent of Australia’s mines operating from remote platforms, reliable communications is one of the most important technical considerations for mines and miners. But with a plethora of communications technologies vying for increasingly limited budgets, only the most practical, robust and dependable solutions will ever see the light of day. No publisher wallacep Technology, Software Digital, Communications Applications 2010-09-08T00:50:30Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/the-future-of-mining-technology Commodity prices and margins are likely to continue to be relatively higher than in the past decades due to the growth demand in developing countries. If the past repeats itself, production will have a higher focus than cost control as companies try to achieve the maximum output from their assets. No publisher wallacep Technology, Software Digital, Communications Applications 2010-09-08T00:46:45Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/america2019s-first-modern-automated-longwall-plow-system Cliffs Natural Resources and Bucyrus International recently co-hosted an event to celebrate the delivery of the United States’ first modern automated plow system with a ceremonial unveiling at the Bucyrus facility in Houston. No publisher wallacep Equipment Supplies, Manufacturing Coal – Longwall, Highwall Processing, Extraction Maintenance, Operation 2010-09-08T00:44:23Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/having-the-right-eye-on-your-roads-could-save-millions New Gold Coast engineering company, Proof, is putting its stamp of approval on mining road networks after helping to achieve fleet efficiency and environmental sustainability. With experts in haul road performance and optimisation, Proof Engineers specialises in road stabilisation and performance monitoring, ensuring reduced maintenance and increased longevity and safety of haul roads. No publisher wallacep Consulting Services Logistics/Supply Chain Transport, Logistics, Tyres Consulting, Planning 2010-09-08T00:42:13Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/efficiency-gains-for-rio-tinto2019s-pilbara-rail-operations Over the last few years mining heavy weight Rio Tinto has worked hard, making significant efficiency improvements to its Pilbara rail network. A key contributor to this success was the optimisation of train loading operations at Yandicoogina. No publisher wallacep Logistics, Transport, Infrastructure Transport, Logistics, Tyres Maintenance, Operation 2010-09-08T00:38:28Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/consultants-comment-water-our-most-precious-mineral Water plays multiple roles at mine sites. Often water is a part of the mining process, as with hydromining; dredging and in situ leaching. Water is an integral part of mechanical mining being used for dust suppression. No publisher wallacep Processing, Extraction Minerals Processing, Process Control Maintenance, Operation 2010-09-08T00:36:55Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/aluminium-could-hold-key-to-ranger-water-purification CSIRO staff have been working with mining company ERA in developing a process to purify water used in the processing of uranium so that it can be disposed of safely. No publisher wallacep Processing, Extraction Minerals Processing, Process Control 2010-09-08T00:34:26Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/clean-coal-technology-a-holistic-approach What exactly does clean coal mean? We know that mining coal creates dust and releases methane gas. We know that burning it liberates CO2 and emits particulates including SO2 and NOx. And we know that it creates wastes that are often stored in unsightly and potentially dangerous slag heaps and lagoons. No publisher wallacep Low-emissions Coal/Fuel 2010-09-08T00:31:56Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2010/sep-oct-print-edition/road-to-recovery-for-australia2019s-resources-sector Australia’s international reputation as an attractive destination to invest in mineral exploration and development projects has been significantly tarnished since the Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) was first announced on May 2nd. No publisher wallacep Government, Regulatory 2010-09-08T00:29:11Z News Item