Industry News
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Oxair says that shipping in cumbersome cylinders or tankers is an outdated option now that on-site nitrogen membrane system technology is available.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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
CSIRO's Data61 a global blueprint for digital innovation
The OECD has recognised Data61 as a global blueprint for digital and open innovation. [ + ]
MOVUS/AMGC joint project to help with machine monitoring
Brisbane-based start-up MOVUS, developer of FitMachine, and the AMGC are partnering to offer 50 Australian manufacturers a machine monitoring solution trial. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
