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Hazardous Coal Stockpile Operations Made Safer By Immersive Technologies

In recent years the demand for dozer operators working on coal stockpiles has grown dramatically, increasing the need for specialized training in what is considered one of the most hazardous environments for dozer operators.

Immersive Technologies | May 22, 2013 | 7:07 pm

Maptek provides long range laser focus to Sydney Opera House scanning

Maptek I-Site high performance laser scanning technology proved its value during the recent project by the Scottish Ten to record the Sydney Opera House in 3D.

Maptek | May 22, 2013 | 6:47 pm

Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese can continue to do so: government

A Federal Court judge ruled HD Mining properly applied for the 201 worker permits, according to Canada's Labour Market Opinions process.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 6:27 pm

Gold exploration activities drop 55%

IntierraRMG report says gold exploration activity has been trending downward for more than a year.

Vladimir Basov | May 22, 2013 | 6:22 pm

Chile is the world’s 3rd largest copper mining investment destination

Only behind behind Canada and Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 5:28 pm

Aussie unions up in arms over BHP’s 100% FIFO policy

BHP’s decision to use a 100% fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Australian Bowen Basin coal mines, instead of hiring from the local community, is generating fierce opposition in Central Queensland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 4:33 pm