Industry News
Smart design for electric and autonomous vehicles an opportunity
Australia needs to take a smarter, more strategic approach to vehicle use and design practices, according to a Deakin advanced manufacturing expert. [ + ]
Scientists create new process for recycling rare earth metals
Scientists at Deakin University and Spain's Tecnalia Research and Innovation have improved the process for recovering rare earth metals (REMs). [ + ]
Mining industry still well behind in gender equality: report
The Responsible Mining Foundation has reported that there is still little effort being made to address gender imbalance in the mining workforce. [ + ]
Is China the worst place for industrial accidents?
If recent events are anything to go by, China must currently be the worst place for industrial accidents. [ + ]
Taking sustainability to the next level
New efforts to reduce and re-use waste to boost a 'circular' economy. [ + ]
Cameco receives uranium mine approval under challenging conditions
The approval of the Yeelirrie uranium project in Western Australia is not without controversy and may be impacted by an adverse market. [ + ]
Australian space industry research growing
The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is the biggest investment in space industry research development in Australia's history. [ + ]
RMIT course to address cybersecurity talent gap
A new cybersecurity course developed in partnership with industry is set to arm people with the skills needed to protect their digital assets. [ + ]
Digital application to optimise dry bulk material handling
ABB's stockyard management system enables fully integrated collaborative operation to optimise bulk material handling terminals and stockyards. [ + ]
Bottled nitrogen to become a thing of the past, according to Oxair
Oxair says that shipping in cumbersome cylinders or tankers is an outdated option now that on-site nitrogen membrane system technology is available. [ + ]
GWI announces winners of the 2019 Global Water Awards
Sydney Water and Yarra Valley Water receive awards. [ + ]
CSIRO's Data61 a global blueprint for digital innovation
The OECD has recognised Data61 as a global blueprint for digital and open innovation. [ + ]
Melbourne to host Corrosion and Prevention 2019
The Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) will host its C&P 2019 conference on 24–27 November at the Crown Promenade in Melbourne. [ + ]
Albemarle chooses Metso equipment for lithium project in WA
Metso has been awarded a major contract to supply pyro-processing and comminution equipment for a new lithium hydroxide processing plant. [ + ]
Nitrogen protects grain storage from pests
Using nitrogen in grain silos removes the oxygen from the silo and therefore takes away the means of survival for pests and fungi. [ + ]
