mining

Aiding laser focus: Dragline terrain mapping

New laser mapping systems are keeping draglines on plan.
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The roadmap for the third industrial revolution [video]

Schneider Electric and economist Jeremy Rifkin discuss the challenges the world faces as it enters the third industrial revolution.
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Decmil win Atlas Iron construction contract

Atlas Iron has awarded Decmil a major road design and construction project in the Pilbara.
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First new articulated dump trucks hit Australia

Hitachi has delivered its first new Bell B30E articulated dump trucks in to Australia.
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McAleese Resources wins Atlas Iron haulage contract

McAleese has won a fifth iron ore haulage contract with Atlas Iron at its Mt Webber operations.
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RPM’s latest release of HAULNET makes it easier for miners to significantly reduce haulage costs

Runge Pincock Minarco (RPM) announces the latest release of HAULNET with additional functionalities to simplify the tool’s use for engineers.
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Terex sells trucks arm to Volvo

Terex Corporation has sold its trucks business to Volvo Construction Equipment for USD $160 million.
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Stop subsidising car makers, says FMG chief

Fortescue Metals Group’s CEO Nev Power has told a business event that subsidies to car makers should end, recommending that Australia stop pandering to special interest groups or risk ending up like Greece.
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240 jobs to go as Caterpillar closes another manufacturing facility

240 people will lose their jobs in mid-2014 as mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar continues to respond to slowing demand from the resources sector.
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