New ultra high-intensity blasting method to improve mine productivity
A team of researchers led By Orica’s Dr Geoff Brent has been awarded the 2014 CEEC Medal by the Coalition for Eco-Efficient Comminution (CEEC)...
Valence Industries more than doubles graphite resource
Valence Industries Limited — the owner and operator of the only graphite mining and manufacturing facilities in Australia, located at Uley in South Australia — has...
Demand for Australian farm goods increases after hitting rock bottom
According to the Colliers International's Rural and Agribusiness Research and forecast report, Australian farm commodities are rebounding strongly after recently hitting rock bottom, due to the...
Sandvik and Tenaris seal new five-year strategic alliance agreement
Sweden's Sandvik and Luxembourg-headquartered Tenaris have signed a new five-year strategic alliance agreement on the exclusive joint supply of corrosion resistant alloy OCTG materials...
BHP Billiton aiming to overtake arch-rival Rio Tinto in the iron ore contest
BHP Billiton is planning to develop a $20 billion outer-harbour project at Port Hedland and expand production beyond its current annual run rate target...
Guildford Coal Limited granted Mongolian coal haulage permit
The Mongolian Ministry of Roads and Transport has granted Australian coal miner Guildford Coal Limited a haulage permit for the transport of coal from its Baruun...
Irish miner Kenmare snubs Iluka takeover bid
Irish titanium miner Kenmare Resources has rebuffed a takeover approach from rival Iluka Resources, saying the share-to-share offer was undervaluing its flagship mine in Mozambique.
"The board of...
Baosteel acquires Aquila, fends-off competition
Chinese steelmaker Baosteel has managed to beat rival bidders and claim control over Aquila Resources after co-founders Charles Bass and Tony Poli agreed to sell their stakes into...
Glencore to ramp up copper production with major investment in Ernest Henry Mining
Diversified miner Glencore is set to ramp up copper production from its Ernest Henry Mining, near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland, Australia, from 3 million...
Santos and GDF Suez terminate floating LNG project
Santos and GDF Suez have abandoned their multi-billion dollar plan to develop three natural gas fields offshore Australia by utilising innovative floating liquified natural gas (LNG) technology...
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
