Tag: mining
Mining critical to achieving net zero goals, advancing renewable energy tech – UNSW expert
The extraction of critical minerals is crucial to ensuring that the development of renewable energy technologies can keep up with rising global demand and contribute to the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to Professor Ismet Canbulat, head of the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at UNSW Sydney.
New study finds hidden lithium reserves in Australia
Researchers have mapped out potential reserves of lithium located across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, opening up new possibilities for Australia’s lithium industry.
Austin Engineering’s growth revenue up 27% to $258m in FY23
ASX-listed global engineering firm Austin Engineering announced that its FY23 group revenue was 27 per cent higher year-on-year at $258.3 million, marking another solid year of growth following the implementation of the Austin 2.0 company strategy in late 2021.
Syrah Resources, Samsung SDI ink deal to assess natural graphite supply from US
Syrah Resources, an ASX-listed industrial minerals and technology company, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with lithium-ion battery manufacturer Samsung SDI to evaluate natural graphite active anode material (AAM) supply from Syrah’s Vidalia AAM facility in Louisiana in the US.
Ampcontrol-designed battery electric vehicle wins 2023 NSW Mining Award for Health Excellence
DRIFTEX, a certified Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) co-developed by Ampcontrol, ResTech, and Solitech for use in underground mining operations, has won the NSW Mining HSEC Awards 2023 for Health Excellence.
BHP partners with Toyota Australia to transition fleet to EVs
Toyota Australia and mining giant BHP are strengthening their long-standing partnership with a new effort that will drive the electrification of BHP’s fleet of Toyota vehicles.
Public comments sought to update Australia’s critical minerals list
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking public feedback on updating Australia’s critical minerals list after the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030 was released last month.
Australian gov’t awards grants to advance hydrogen, mining and wine projects
Three University of Adelaide-led projects have received government funding from the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program to help create new styles of wine, explore renewable natural hydrogen and recover critical minerals.
UniSQ, Mining3 to develop novel composite rock bolt for mining, tunnelling engineering
The University of Southern Queensland has ventured into a partnership with Mining3, a leading mining research organisation in Australia, to develop a next-generation carbon fibre composite rock bolt.
Australian Innovation Competition announces prize pool of $150k for entrants with innovative ideas
The Australian Innovation Competition (AIC 2023) has opened for entries today, with the goal of supporting local innovators across all sectors, including mining and manufacturing, who are developing new ideas and solutions to benefit customers, organisations, and their industries.
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