Australia

An automation specialist, Epiroc’s Nick Howlett (left), is at the front of the company’s cutting-edge developments in autonomous mining. Credit: Epiroc
MINING

Partnership makes perfection

Epiroc and Fortescue are working to develop a drill rig that pushes the boundaries of autonomation

23 July 2024

Barminco has finalised discussions regarding the existing five-year mining services contract for the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana. Credit: MMG Ltd
MINING

Barminco's Khoemacau mining contract continuation

Barminco and MMG agree continuation of mining contract at Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana

18 July 2024

PYBAR has been awarded a four-year contract by AIC Mines to provide underground development services at the Australian Eloise Copper Mine Complex. Credit: PYBAR
MINING

PYBAR to deliver underground services for Jericho Copper Mine

AIC Mines awards four-year development contract to underground mining contractor PYBAR

16 July 2024

A Webuild JV is set to build the tunnels for the North contract of Suburban Rail Loop East project in Melbourne Australia. Credit: State Government of Victoria
INFRASTRUCTURE

Webuild JV selected as preferred bidder for Melbourne rail project

JV partners will design and build section of Australian metro line with two parallel 10km tunnels

16 July 2024

TBM Marlene making the final breakthrough on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project, Credit: Sydney Metro
INFRASTRUCTURE

Western Sydney Airport metro tunnel boring completed

Final breakthrough on Australian metro project as fourth TBM, Marlene, finishes bore under Sydney

12 July 2024

The RoXplorer digital twin project replicates a drill site and its operations
MINING

An automated and autonomous future

Richard Barrett discusses the role of virtual reality, machine learning and AI on drilling jobs

10 July 2024

Evolution Mining’s fleet renewal order with Sandvik includes development drills, loaders and Toro TH663i trucks. Credit: Sandvik
MINING

Evolution Mining and Sandvik partner for fleet renewal

Development drills, trucks and loaders included in comprehensive Evolution Mining's fleet order

10 July 2024

Australian company IMDEX recently showcased its robotic BLASTDOG technology to NASA. By expanding into the space sector, non-space suppliers can become more financially resilient and help diversify the Australian economy. Credit: AROSE
SITE INVESTIGATION

Robotics and automation are boosting cross-industry collaboration and innovation

The rise of robotics in Australia and the part played by the resources exploration sector

09 July 2024

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