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.

Rio Tinto eyes ongoing 'health' of automated sites

Rio Tinto eyes ongoing 'health' of automated sites

Seeks staff member to conduct technology deployment reviews.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2012 12:03PM Strategy
SaaS key to speedy Rio Tinto spin-off

SaaS key to speedy Rio Tinto spin-off

Pacific Aluminium deploys new IT service desk in a month.
Brett Winterford Dec 17 2012 7:32AM Software
Shell signs global subsea cable supply deal

Shell signs global subsea cable supply deal

Covers 'umbilicals' for control systems.
Ry Crozier Dec 12 2012 4:11PM Networking
Rio Tinto to deploy private 4G network

Rio Tinto to deploy private 4G network

Automation testbed mine site chosen.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2012 11:11AM Networking
Woodside expands North Rankin comms system

Woodside expands North Rankin comms system

IP radio between three offshore platforms.
Ry Crozier Dec 7 2012 10:23AM Networking
Aussie miners urged to take in more tech

Aussie miners urged to take in more tech

Analysts look to automation to reverse productivity declines.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2012 7:00AM Strategy
Rio Tinto uses IT to unlock iron ore capacity

Rio Tinto uses IT to unlock iron ore capacity

Nameplate growth confirms technology is paying off.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2012 7:35AM Hardware
Arrium brings microwave to Peculiar Knob mine

Arrium brings microwave to Peculiar Knob mine

Communications network in remote Australia takes shape.
Ry Crozier Nov 28 2012 7:15AM Networking
MMG flies ahead on mine incident system project

MMG flies ahead on mine incident system project

Four Australian mines brought onboard.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2012 7:15AM Software
Video: Rio Tinto shows off driverless trucks

Video: Rio Tinto shows off driverless trucks

'Different, but safe'.
Ry Crozier Nov 23 2012 9:12AM Hardware
Coal & Allied proposes dust cameras for Hunter mine

Coal & Allied proposes dust cameras for Hunter mine

Hit with fine.
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2012 2:07PM Hardware
BG Group shakes up planning with 'big bang'

BG Group shakes up planning with 'big bang'

Gas giant with Queensland interests keeps tight global grip on data.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2012 7:15AM Software
NRW Holdings agrees to IT managed services

NRW Holdings agrees to IT managed services

Mine contractor deploys new infrastructure at remote sites.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2012 12:45PM Hardware
Chevron Wheatstone LNG control systems chosen

Chevron Wheatstone LNG control systems chosen

$20 million deal cut.
Ry Crozier Nov 19 2012 1:36PM Software
Arrow Energy outsources IT infrastructure

Arrow Energy outsources IT infrastructure

Deploys vendor management technology.
Liz Tay Nov 16 2012 7:00AM Strategy
BHP Billiton wins more time for Olympic Dam

BHP Billiton wins more time for Olympic Dam

Pot of money ready for technology studies.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2012 5:08PM Hardware
Anglo American automates Grosvenor mine process control

Anglo American automates Grosvenor mine process control

New Queensland mine systems selected.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2012 4:11PM Software
Arrow Energy prepares real-time control centre

Arrow Energy prepares real-time control centre

Plant, drill rigs to be computer-controlled from Brisbane.
Ry Crozier Nov 7 2012 7:15AM Hardware
BHP Billiton to drive automation at Jimblebar

BHP Billiton to drive automation at Jimblebar

Trucks to be delivered next year.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2012 4:09PM Hardware
INPEX hands off maintenance data prep works

INPEX hands off maintenance data prep works

Joint venture wins deal.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2012 11:44AM Software

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