First glimpse of potential Nullarbor treasures

SOME of the first geological images of one of the world’s last unexplored mineral frontiers have glimpsed the mining potential of Australia’s vast Nullarbor Plain.

The Lead South Australia | July 7, 2016 | 12:33 pm

Molten salt technology to reduce mining industry costs

The University of South Australia has formed a collaborative research funding partnership with Centrex Metals Limited in a bid to use the cutting-edge technology to significantly reduce energy and water usage, and therefore the cost of mineral processing using molten salts.

The Lead South Australia | June 22, 2016 | 10:57 am

Hydrogen-based fuel reduction system to cut transport costs by 10 percent

A DEVICE to cut fuel use by 10 to 15 per cent while reducing the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines will be targeted at the mining and transport industries.

The Lead South Australia | June 20, 2016 | 10:15 am

Australia’s highest-grade flake graphite deposit gains mining approval

Lincoln Minerals has been granted a 21-year lease for the 300-hectare Kookaburra Gully graphite project on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.

The Lead South Australia | June 6, 2016 | 11:20 am

Copper purification system to cut shipping costs

South Australian company OZ Minerals has designed a refining process that allows it to increase the quality of its copper concentrate and exponentially reduce export costs.

The Lead South Australia | May 17, 2016 | 2:05 pm

Potential lithium brines investigated in Australia

As society becomes more dependent on technology, metals like lithium are in high demand.

The Lead South Australia | April 27, 2016 | 10:05 am

Bluetooth technology ushers in new era of technological advancement

A COMPANY creating Bluetooth devices to help the mining industry run more efficiently is expanding its technology for use in everyday life.

The Lead South Australia | February 26, 2016 | 8:20 am

Search begins for buyer to mine gypsum deposit

South Australia produces about 4 million tonnes of gypsum per year, accounting for about 80 per cent of Australia’s production and supplying most of the country’s domestic requirements.

The Lead South Australia | February 25, 2016 | 10:02 am

South Australia to triple copper production

The South Australian Government has launched its long-term Copper Strategy to produce and export more than $8 billion of copper a year and entrench the state as one of the world’s major suppliers of the metal.

The Lead South Australia | February 23, 2016 | 9:04 am

Internet of Things to hone mine craft

AN ‘Internet of Things’ cluster designed specifically for the mining and energy resources sector is set to boost productivity, efficiency and safety in the industry.

The Lead South Australia | January 11, 2016 | 11:08 am

Ultra-pure graphene found in graphite deposits in Australia

The world is well-versed in the power of disruptive technologies, but what about disruptive metals?

The Lead South Australia | December 16, 2015 | 8:38 am

Remote monitoring system helps reduce costs for contract mining companies

ADVANCED remote monitoring systems are quickly helping reduce some of the massive operational costs faced by mining operators.

The Lead South Australia | September 16, 2015 | 8:57 am

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