Asia Pacific

Flinders University's Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) is to introduce a new concept to tackle the dehydration issue faced by the mining industry, developed by occupational hygienist Ryan Wynch.   The university will provide its input for the new...

Researchers at Curtin University have developed a new coiled tube drilling rig to help carry out mineral exploration at a fraction of the cost.   The project is said to be a partnership with CSIRO, The University of Adelaide...

A new report from BIS Shrapnel has predicted that the mining sector's share of the Australian national economy will continue to grow strongly despite a 40% slump in investment over the next four years.   Mining investments peaked in...

The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended for approval Rio Tinto's $3.5bn open cut iron ore mine in the Pilbara region.   Rio Tinto subsidiary Mount Bruce Mining is planning to develop the proposed Koodaideri iron ore...

The Government of India is planning to issue mining licences through auctions in order to improve transparency in mineral resources allocation.   The government is seeking to amend an existing 57-year-old act and keep the draft amendments in the...

Mining companies in New South Wales have employed 1,967 fewer workers in 2013 to 2014 compared with the previous year, despite investing $13.6bn into the Australian state, according to a survey.   The latest Expenditure Survey conducted by NSW...

Adani Enterprises $7bn coal mine, rail and port project in Queensland, Australia, has received a loan of up to $1bn from the State Bank of India (SBI), coinciding with the high-profile visit of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.  ...