June 3rd 09

World’s biggest open pit operation could be a reality — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 03, 2009 03:47 PM

While BHP Billiton (BHP) CEO Marius Kloppers presented a cautious market outlook to the mining industry in a speech on May 27th, it doesn’t seem to have altered his intention to create the world’s biggest open pit mine at Olympic Dam in South Australia.

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New era of finely controllable hydraulic pressing — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 03, 2009 04:05 PM

An advanced hydraulic pump that offers finer control and greater precision for industrial maintenance tasks is being proved in service by one of New South Wales’ biggest transport service groups.

Engineering model facilitates VCD compliance and certification — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 03, 2009 04:06 PM

While hazards resulting from spontaneous heating, gas migration, explosions and flooding remain a major threat to the safety and productivity of underground coal mines, specific research into overpressure ratings and integrity testing of ventilation control devices remains relatively limited.