Automation is key to keeping miners safe while on the job, says one expert
One mining executive is determined to keep Australia’s underground miners alive on the job.
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Engineering job growth hits a slump, but infrastructure pipeline could fix that
Engineering jobs are faring better than the overall trend of a slowing employment market, and better times could be on ...
Gold-digging fungi hold clues for cheaper, greener mineral exploration
A new fungus discovered in Western Australia can extract small quantities of gold from the soil. Now, researchers are investigating ...
Engineering firm doubles in size using streamlined technology platform
The implementation of Deltek PIM — a one-stop software hub for built-environment consulting businesses – has enabled a Western Australian ...
The electric drill has its roots in Australia’s mining industry
As a designer of major power plants, drill pioneer Arthur James Arnot knew a thing or two about how electricity ...
New Infrastructure WA authority to keep engineering jobs in the pipeline
There’s a growing demand for engineers in WA, and legislation to establish a state infrastructure authority is a promising sign ...
Turia Pitt on the engineering mindset that helped her get through tough times
Engineer Turia Pitt draws on her own experiences of overcoming adversity to motivate others.
Here’s your chance to make this year’s list of Most Innovative Engineers
Are you an innovative engineer? Know someone who is? The search is on for create’s annual Most Innovative Engineers list.
Mining industry automation: “Let the robots take our dangerous and dirty jobs”
Should we fear automation taking over dangerous and dirty jobs? What if handing over these jobs to machines can save ...
How mining company BHP remotely derailed a runaway train
Getting BHP’s runaway Pilbara mining train off the rails at a safe distance from Port Hedland was a significant feat ...
