News
November 29, 2018
Toxic fumes produced by detonating explosives in both surface and underground mining could become a thing of the past if Mining3’s Alternative Explosives project continues to present impressive results. Over the past few years, research has been underway at Mining3 to deliver a hydrogen peroxide-based explosive which is non-toxic and presents a far safer and […]
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November 29, 2018
As new and emerging technologies and methodologies are developed to meet pain points within the mining industry, the task of identifying solutions that provide value to one’s own operation has become a challenging task. Mining3 is working on a new solution that forecasts the value, risk and business case of new technologies, which could speed […]
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November 16, 2018
A new blockchain software platform allows miners to trade on the future value of their unprocessed materials. Julian Wise, a Software Engineer at Mining3 and RMIT student, said the software used financial algorithms along with transparent blockchain ‘smart contracts’, to enable the trading of derivatives. Derivatives are financial contracts where buyers agree to purchase an asset, in this […]
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November 2, 2018
Brisbane, Australia – 2 November 2018: Mining3, a global leader in mining research and technology, and the Ava Group, (ASX: AVA), a market leader in the provision of risk management services and technologies, are pleased to announce a new partnership to deliver a predictive conveyor monitoring system for the mining industry to be launched in […]
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September 18, 2018
There is a gap between the technological potential in mining and its current realisation. Fast and successful adoption of technologies such as automation, machine learning, wearable technologies and sensors are a potential mechanism for addressing the sluggish productivity growth in mining compared with other industry sectors[1]. Unfortunately, it is not inevitable that technologies which have […]
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September 12, 2018
If you’ve been following the news in the mining industry recently, you would have noticed the growing number of announcements about investment by mining companies and suppliers in battery-electric vehicles, particularly for underground mines. For example, BHP is trialling Voltra eCruisers—a battery-converted Toyota Landcruiser—at Olympic Dam, Nouveau Monde Graphite in Canada is moving towards a fully-electric […]
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September 12, 2018
Mining3 is very pleased to be working with in-situ recovery (ISR) mining specialists, Environmental Copper Recovery Pty Ltd (ECR), on a Commonwealth Government CRC-P (Cooperative Research Centre) grant which will fund a 2.5-year research program to better understand and resolve key ISR mining challenges— particularly in relation to environmental, social, and economic impacts. Recent technological […]
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August 14, 2018
Mining3 is very pleased to be hosting its annual Innovation Showcase on Tuesday 16 October 2018 in the Sky Room at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The showcase is open to Mining3 member company representatives, research partners, staff, and interested mining industry professionals—including from mining companies, METs, industry bodies, research institutions, and government agencies. The […]
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August 9, 2018
Mining3 is very pleased to announce that OZ Minerals has recently become a Mining3 member, augmenting our strong membership base with another high-performing global mining company. Mining3 Chief Executive Officer, Professor Paul Lever, said he is delighted to have OZ Minerals—one of Australia’s largest copper producers—on board. “With high-quality assets across the globe; excellent safety, […]
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July 19, 2018
One of Mining3’s flagship research projects—Alternative Explosives—has received support from Southern Oil Refining (Southern Oil) to enable a continued focus on finding ways to improve the productivity, sustainability, and safety of the mining industry through blasting without toxic fumes. Mining3 Chief Executive Officer, Prof Paul Lever, announced Southern Oil is contributing alternative fuel materials for […]
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