Mining IT Mining IT

Can Australia use its success in the mining and resources sector to engineer world-class IT solutions? Australia's best technology news team digs in.

Miners eye comms reprieve in WA quiet zone

Miners eye comms reprieve in WA quiet zone

Watchdog considers ruling update.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2013 5:09PM Networking
Australian mines find explosive power in IT

Australian mines find explosive power in IT

Systems that make a bang.
Martin Kovacs Apr 4 2013 7:00AM Networking
Fortescue radio signalling project hits contract snag

Fortescue radio signalling project hits contract snag

Contract terminated by prime contractor.
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2013 12:58PM Networking
Rio Tinto prepares to deploy more driverless trucks

Rio Tinto prepares to deploy more driverless trucks

Reveals scope of 'world's largest deployment'.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2013 7:00AM Hardware
Clough automates pipe design checks

Clough automates pipe design checks

Expands use of software package.
Ry Crozier Mar 21 2013 3:34PM Software
Barrick Gold brings mobile mesh network to NSW mine

Barrick Gold brings mobile mesh network to NSW mine

Bridges gap between production and IT.
Ry Crozier Mar 19 2013 12:07PM Networking
BHP, Rio Tinto clash over spectrum

BHP, Rio Tinto clash over spectrum

At odds over sharing 1800 MHz band in remote Australia.
Ry Crozier Mar 7 2013 7:20AM Telco/ISP
Iluka Resources cuts injuries with business intelligence

Iluka Resources cuts injuries with business intelligence

Dashboard strategy.
Joshua Gliddon Feb 26 2013 9:57AM Software
Photos: Rio Tinto trials 64m-long tunnelling machine

Photos: Rio Tinto trials 64m-long tunnelling machine

Latest automated equipment begins operation.
Ry Crozier Feb 25 2013 7:15AM Hardware
Photos: Rio Tinto deploys tunnel machine at Northparkes mine

Photos: Rio Tinto deploys tunnel machine at Northparkes mine

First photos of 64m-long machine in action.
Ry Crozier Feb 25 2013 7:10AM Hardware
Chevron appoints network designer for Wheatstone LNG

Chevron appoints network designer for Wheatstone LNG

Complex supplier mix gets more complex.
Ry Crozier Feb 19 2013 2:05PM Networking
Australia's miners, gas operators drive towards digital radio

Australia's miners, gas operators drive towards digital radio

Analogue shift in full swing.
Martin Kovacs Feb 12 2013 3:54PM Networking
Tech patent landscape rocky for oil & gas companies

Tech patent landscape rocky for oil & gas companies

Australian operators warned.
Joshua Gliddon Feb 12 2013 1:12PM Strategy
Intellect lands Rio Tinto, Sino Iron control systems deals

Intellect lands Rio Tinto, Sino Iron control systems deals

Subcontract through Sandvik.
Ry Crozier Jan 31 2013 2:56PM Software
WA researchers improve SatNav accuracy

WA researchers improve SatNav accuracy

Australia poised to take early advantage.
Ry Crozier Jan 25 2013 11:55AM Networking
Benchmark Awards: Calibre, Fortescue or Pacific Aluminium?

Benchmark Awards: Calibre, Fortescue or Pacific Aluminium?

Judging notes: Who will be Industrials CIO of the Year?
Brett Winterford Jan 23 2013 12:01PM Strategy
Anglo American eyes robots for platinum mines

Anglo American eyes robots for platinum mines

Signs agreement with University.
Ry Crozier Jan 17 2013 12:01PM Hardware
Miners warned to limit smartphones in the pit

Miners warned to limit smartphones in the pit

String of incidents prompt official bulletin.
Ry Crozier Jan 17 2013 7:02AM Hardware
Miners crunch data to avoid dusty reception

Miners crunch data to avoid dusty reception

Why Australia's coal and iron ore giants are going predictive.
Martin Kovacs Jan 10 2013 11:22AM Software
Queensland LNG operators choose ship docking systems

Queensland LNG operators choose ship docking systems

Single vendor scoops all three deals.
Ry Crozier Jan 9 2013 1:27PM Hardware

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