Mining.
The mining industry drives Australia’s economy and employs around 240,000 people or 1.8 per cent of the total workforce. Mining booms also encourage population growth via immigration to Australia and affect our many other industries, such as technology and property.
Mining.
The mining industry drives Australia’s economy and employs around 240,000 people or 1.8 per cent of the total workforce. Mining booms also encourage population growth via immigration to Australia and affect our many other industries, such as technology and property.
bright sparks: mining trends in 2023
Now the largest exporter of iron ore in the world, and second largest exporter of coal, it’s important to consider where Australia’s massive mining sector is heading in 2023.
Mount Isa mines receive welcome boost from government
The Queensland government has invested in mining and freighting opportunities in Mount Isa to encourage economic growth in the region.
Advancing operational technology in mining with BUMA
Buma is a mining contractor firm working closely with Aptella to promote safety, innovation and technology in the mining industry.
Cleaner and greener: renewables in the mining industry
Two energy programs show how renewables in the mining industry are the path towards a cleaner, brighter future.
10 incredible innovations in mining
These 10 significant innovations in mining highlight the power of technology in shaping modern industries and building the future.
Australia’s path to sustainable mine closures
With 240 mine closures predicted in Australia by 2040, the demand for innovative solutions and sustainable technologies is growing.
SpendConsole: how AI-powered FinTech is transforming mining
SpendConsole shows that the synergy between AI and Financial Technology represents a powerhouse in the context of digital transformation.
Coal waste to be dumped in the Great Artesian Basin
Glencore has proposed a plan to deposit 110,000 tonnes of coal waste into the Great Artesian Basin, and farmers are concerned.
What to expect for Queensland’s mining sector in 2024
Queensland’s mining sector could see some major changes in the wake of falling demand and net zero goals, and it’s time to talk about it.
An outlook on mining in Western Australia for 2024
Dive into this outlook on mining in Western Australia to unpack the expected changes and trends for 2024, and what impact they could have.
10 years of IMARC: Australia’s largest mining event
This year, IMARC is all about collaborating on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future.
The pilot program redefining alumina mining
The world’s first hydrogen pilot for alumina is scheduled to take place in Australia, and it could have great environmental implications.
Innovation and Invention at the 2023 World Mining Congress
The 2023 World Mining Congress has unveiled amazing technology and programs dedicated to promoting sustainability and efficiency in mining.
The future of lithium production
An Aussie start-up has developed a cheaper, faster and greener method of extracting lithium, a vital mineral and common resource.
Develop and discover with Thinking Critical
Thinking Critical South Australia is the new program attempting to encourage creativity and innovation in the mining sector.
Looking to the future with IMARC 2023
IMARC is Australia’s biggest mining event, and it’s returning in 2023 with more talks and opportunities for miners across the country.
Why Mines and Money is an unmissable event
Mines and Money Connect is back in 2023 with a packed program of events tailored to mining businesses and possible investors.
Sustainability in Australia’s mining and resources workplaces
Jo-Anne Ruhl talks about using sustainability to drive change and create opportunity across Australia’s mining and resources workplaces.
Dusting up on dust pollution
The Queensland government has funded a new project focused on dust suppression, helping to protect both mine workers and the environment.
Queensland and WA lead charge in mining expansion
As the world enters a new minerals super cycle, mining is expanding all over the country, with Western Australia and Queensland leading the charge.
A big issue: fighting sexual discrimination in mining
A new report outlines the sexual discrimination faced by female FIFO mining workers, and the steps that can be taken to address it.
The big new boom in Australia’s mining sector
Australia’s mining sector is booming, having survived the post-pandemic crisis as a demand for base metals skyrockets.
Tech innovations in mining across the Australian landscape
New tech innovations in mining are starting to deliver on growth in efficiency and sustainability for the ‘slow growing’ Australian sector.
The future of mining in Australia
Electric mines, white gold and coal for the foreseeable future – the current trends for mining in Australia are sparking debate.
Fighting mine water usage
Local communities, agricultural producers and other stakeholders have always had rivalries over mine water usage. So, what is being done?
Pink diamonds are everyone’s best friend
Most of the world’s pink diamonds were produced at the Argyle Mine in Western Australia. Since it’s closure in 2020, the price for pink diamonds is rapidly increasing.
Mine rehabilitation: turning barren landscapes green again
We investigate the growing importance of mine rehabilitation, speaking to three experts about new technologies bringing land back to life.
Did iron ore exports prevent Australia’s recession?
How heavy lifting by iron ore, the red dust from the Pilbara, helped Australia dodge the brunt of the coronavirus recession.
What’s new in mining machinery?
From drilling machines to excavators, crushing and grinding equipment, here’s the latest mining machinery to hit the scene in Australia.
Mining in 2020: the big three
We uncover Australia’s three largest mineral earners and the new mining projects being fast-tracked by investors to help get the economy back in black.
Mine fires on the rise – Are plastics to blame?
Investigations into the increasing rate of mine fires around Australia reveal plastic as a significant contributing factor to the dangerous upward trend.
Tailings dams: addressing mining’s dangerous downfall
Colossal failures of tailings dams around the world have lit a fire under the mining and technology sectors to keep the world’s ore extraction viable.
The next mining boom
Between LNG, iron ore and lithium, Australia’s looming mining boom is being driven by technology materials that will power the future.
Don’t stand so close to me: Proximity detection in mining
Proximity detection is the new technological frontier for preventing death and injury on mine sites. We explore its potential impact on the industry.
Diversity in Australian mining
It’s clear that the Australian mining industry is facing challenging times, but some argue diversity is central to future-proofing its biggest stakeholders.
High-tech metals and minerals that will power the future
Australia is at the forefront of much-needed metals and minerals for future tech. But how can we use them to support out future?
New technology in Australian mining
For a long time, the Australian mining industry has been incredibly conservative. But that is changing due to new technology.