Industry News
4.6 magnitude earthquake damages WA gold mine
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has caused damage to Northern Star Resources' Raleigh Underground Mine, disrupting production for a projected six to eight weeks. [ + ]
Pharmaceutical giant to build $47m manufacturing plant
German pharmaceutical company Fresenius Kabi has announced plans to open a $47 million manufacturing plant in Derrimut, near Melbourne, which will create 120 new jobs. The facility is expected to be operational by 2016. [ + ]
War robots and the 2014 World Cup - defenders off the field
High-tech robots called PackBots will be unleashed during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil to help boost security and examine suspicious objects. [ + ]
Super-absorbent aerogel developed for oil spills
Researchers have developed an aerogel made of cellulose nanofibrils and an environmentally friendly polymer. The material can absorb up to almost 100 times its own weight in organic solvents and has a strong absorbing ability for metal ions. [ + ]
Engineering jobs increase despite tough economic climate
Despite a tough economic climate, jobs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries appear to be growing - and at a rate greater than other industries. [ + ]
InduSoft software wins Engineers' Choice award
InduSoft's Enhanced Studio Mobile Access software has won the Control Engineering 2014 Engineers' Choice award in the Software - Mobile Apps for Controls, Automation, Instrumentation category. [ + ]
Indigenous corporation to tap vast natural gas reserves in NSW
The Githabul Nation Aboriginal Corporation says it wants to share its natural gas resources with NSW in the spirit of reconciliation. Research commissioned by the corporation revealed that the Rosella Gas Well at Bentley shows great potential. [ + ]
AOG 2014 attendee numbers to smash records
The 2014 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG) looks set to attract record numbers, which organisers say reflects the rising interest in the booming industry. [ + ]
Aurecon names new industry director, mining
Aurecon has announced the appointment of Garth Higgo as industry director, mining. Reporting to Stephen Wells, the company's chief business development officer, Higgo will lead the strategic growth of Aurecon's resources business globally. [ + ]
SpeedCast opens Perth office, unveils streamlined operations
SpeedCast has opened a new office in Perth to meet the needs of its oil and gas and mining customers. The company has also announced plans to unveil its new streamlined global operations at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference. [ + ]
Fortescue Metals and Murray Goulburn case studies at ACI Connect conference
Australia's new automation, control and instrumentation conference, ACI Connect, will include case studies featuring new technology installations at Fortescue Metals Group (system information modelling) and Murray Goulburn (milk powder drying). [ + ]
CCIWA CEO to chair AOG plenary session
Deidre Willmott, the recently appointed CEO of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, will chair the plenary session at this week's Australasian Oil and Gas (AOG) Exhibition and Conference. [ + ]
Emerson Process Management exhibiting at AOG
Emerson Process Management will be exhibiting at stand K8 at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition. The event will be held from 19 to 21 February in Perth. [ + ]
Engineering conference especially for automation, control and instrumentation professionals
Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, ethernet in industry, machine safety, future manufacturing and skills shortages are just some of the hot topics that will be covered at the inaugural ACI Connect conference. Book your space at this two-day, must-attend event now. [ + ]
GE Oil & Gas launches downstream technology solutions
GE Oil & Gas has announced the launch of its new downstream technology solutions (DTS) business to more efficiently supply equipment and services to refining and petrochemical markets. [ + ]
