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Keep up to date with what is happening in the world surrounding the minerals and energy sector.
Posted on19 Jul 2012
Hastings Deering, Caterpillar dealer for Queensland and the Northern Territory, is now accepting apprentice applications for 2013. With over 200 places available, Hastings Deering is one of the region’s largest employers of apprentices. The high number of places on offer is due to the company’s rapid growth and demand from the construction and mining sectors. … Continued
Posted on04 Apr 2012
What would happen to the world if we did not have the rare industrial metals and rare earth metals? This video is in German but still translates a very clear message. To view: The World Without Metals Source: http://www.swissmetalassets.com
Posted on29 Mar 2012
An Indian born engineer currently working in Australia has developed an innovative technology which uses waste rubber and plastic to make steel. Dr Veena Sahajwalla, director of Sustainable Materials Research and Technology at the University of New South Wales, says the new technology also lowers the cost of energy consumption in steel making. “We have … Continued
Posted on28 Feb 2012
There’s more to the home energy conservation system designed by Queensland University of Technology industrial design graduate Erica Pozzey than meets the eye. Her design, Triad Energy, won two industry awards which brought work experience with Infinity Design and Prodex and helped Erica gain a valuable understanding of real-world industry practice. Triad Energy is a … Continued
Posted on28 Feb 2012
Several companies have recently started looking for coal in the Central Queensland region, and in fact have exploration ground covering tens of thousands of kilometres. Jacquie Mackay of ABC Brisbane looks at where these companies come from and how difficult it is to emerge as a serious contender in the coal market. Brendan Donnelly, a … Continued
Posted on20 Jan 2012
New grants now available for any activity that supports science (Grant round 16 January-29 February). The grants are titled Unlocking Australia’s Potential because a core element of the round will target people who may not have had interest in or access to science engagement activities in the past. However it is important to note that … Continued
Posted on20 Jan 2012
In this detailed study of the resources sector in Queensland, the demands on energy, water and jobs out to 2020 are examined. To view the study, click here. Source: Queensland Resources Council
Posted on08 Dec 2011
Queensland has the natural resources necessary to become a renewable energy leader, and the government is developing a collection of renewable energy maps to help lead clean energy companies to prime development sites in the state. These maps to date include solar and wind, and are a key initiative of the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan. … Continued
