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‘Outstanding individual’ takes out supreme construction award
Downer

‘Outstanding individual’ takes out supreme construction award

A female civil engineer’s 30-year career has been crowned with the inaugural CCNZ Hynds Construction Supreme Award in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Are ‘Crystal Battery’ cells an EV breakthrough?
Space

Are ‘Crystal Battery’ cells an EV breakthrough?

Sulphur-based cells could cut EV battery costs sharply, with Theion claiming triple the range and far less energy use in production.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
Worker injured after falling from ladder
Health and Safety

Worker injured after falling from ladder

WorkSafe says a quarry worker suffered a fractured rib and leg stitches after a 2.1m fall from a ladder, and will miss 14 days.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022

Global Stories

Mining stories

Databricks appoints Adam Beavis as ANZ VP & Country Manager
Government

Databricks appoints Adam Beavis as ANZ VP & Country Manager

Databricks appoints Adam Beavis as VP for ANZ, driving growth and data lakehouse adoption in key APAC market. #Databricks #ANZgrowth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Appian announces “Insight to Action” process mining program
Software-as-a-Service

Appian announces “Insight to Action” process mining program

Appian launches new fixed-fee program for process mining, aiming to simplify implementation and create recurring savings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2023
Getac and Optalert expand partnership to promote industrial safety
Cloud Services

Getac and Optalert expand partnership to promote industrial safety

Getac's ZX70 Android tablets will be used to support Optalert's Eagle Industrial early-warning drowsiness detection system for use in mining and transportation.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
Digital decarbonisation of the mining industry - now or never
Cloud Services

Digital decarbonisation of the mining industry - now or never

With the rise of conscious consumerism and conscious capitalism, mining enterprises are facing pressure to shift to cleaner and more sustainable operations.

By Gaurav Gopal • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Appian announces launch of new process mining technology
Marketing Technologies

Appian announces launch of new process mining technology

Appian launches Appian Process Mining to streamline complex processes and address workflow bottlenecks faster.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Video technology hard at work saving lives in the resources sector
Software-as-a-Service

Video technology hard at work saving lives in the resources sector

Video and data analytics are being used in the Australian mining industry to detect airborne particles and save lives.

By Brett Hansen • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Bentley Systems' NZ-based software vendor Seequent acquires Minalytix
Software-as-a-Service

Bentley Systems' NZ-based software vendor Seequent acquires Minalytix

Bentley Systems has announced its New Zealand based Seequent business unit has acquired Canadian software company Minalytix, developer of MX Deposit.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Mining stories

KCS Group Europe appoints Jonathan Marimo as Head of Cyber & Information Security
Unified Communications

KCS Group Europe appoints Jonathan Marimo as Head of Cyber & Information Security

Jonathan Marimo has been appointed as the Head of Cyber and Information Security at the London-based intelligence firm KCS Group Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023
The next-generation simulation engine
Unified Communications

The next-generation simulation engine

Simul8 has developed a next-generation digital twin engine, combining process mining and machine learning for more accurate simulations and decision-making.

By Frances Sneddon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023
Striking Gold: Unearthing opportunities in the mining sector with real-time data
Digital Transformation

Striking Gold: Unearthing opportunities in the mining sector with real-time data

Data is an untapped resource for mining companies. Optimising its use could lead to more efficient and sustainable operations.

By Floyd Davis • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
INX appoints Alex Maund as Head of Data & Analytics
Data Analytics

INX appoints Alex Maund as Head of Data & Analytics

INX Software has hired Alex Maund as Head of Data & Analytics to develop new data and analytics strategies for clients' value and business growth.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Gruntify appoints Peter Kinne as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

Gruntify appoints Peter Kinne as Chief Revenue Officer

Peter Kinne appointed as Chief Revenue Officer of Gruntify to lead global sales, partner program, and customer care for the company. #technews #salesleadership.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
INX appoints Luke Disbury as chief financial officer
Digital Transformation

INX appoints Luke Disbury as chief financial officer

INX Software appoints Luke Disbury as CFO, with his experience across various industries adding value to the company's growth and transformation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Equinix report finds increased tech spend for mining sector
Digital Transformation

Equinix report finds increased tech spend for mining sector

In a new research report, Equinix Australia has found over 90% of mining leaders are increasing their IT investment in the next 12 months.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022