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Maximising value from resources in a safer and more environmentally‑responsible way

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Technology knows no boundaries

Solutions developed to tackle mine safety and environmental performance will have a greater impact beyond the industry. JONATHAN LAW writes

Towards zero harm

Australia's national science agency is working on developing technologies to improve mine safety and help the industry meet its commitment to achieving Zero Harm. CSIRO research director for sustainable mining technologies, HUA GUO, writes

Mapping the underground

New real-time underground 3D mapping technology is being trialled by Glencore, as well as five other mining companies. It can be used to locate, steer and navigate equipment and vehicles in volatile, methane-rich underground environments.

Longwall mining goes international

Since CSIRO launched its LASC longwall automation system commercially about eight years ago, four mines in the US and about 30 in China have taken it up, in addition to at least 20 of Australia's 30 underground coal mines.

Capturing the methane

A suite of three technologies that work to mitigate methane emissions, by either destroying the gas or capturing it, is gaining the attention of miners seeking to reduce their emissions.

Conveyor monitoring

A new Australian-designed and distributed acoustic sensing system – AURA IQ – is changing the way mines manage conveyor belt maintenance. It is much safer, more accurate and more efficient than conventional monitoring methods, and could save mining companies millions of dollars. LOUISE POBJOY reports

Seeing is believing

Building a picture of components in urban dust in communities near ports, mines and rail corridors is providing valuable data to government and industry so that they can better inform communities about air pollution. It’s one of many initiatives that award-winning image analysis research is driving across the value chain.

The groundwater explorer

An open-access, central repository for the nation's groundwater data, is fast becoming a valuable tool for minerals exploration, covering 900,000 bore locations and logs, as well as interactive 3D hydrogeology models.

Born from mining

Innovation born from the mining industry is leading to exciting advances further afield, ranging from explosives detection to aerospace manufacturing and better community engagement.

Downloadable Resourceful [pdf · 4.5mb]

Download a copy of resourceful issue 19. In this edition, we take a look a look at safer mining and how to get the most out of our resources in a more environmentally-responsible way.

Real-time groundwater monitoring

World-first trials of CSIRO's automated sensor system, SENSEI, are providing promising, real time results to better monitor and manage groundwater impacts in mining operations. DAVID SIMPSON reports

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