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Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?
Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Taking the killer stress out of wire rope applications
Construction

Taking the killer stress out of wire rope applications

Wearlon sheaves can cut rope wear and maintenance, helping cranes, elevators and other plant stay safer for longer.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Kiwi company finds more success in Australia
Management

Kiwi company finds more success in Australia

Rio Tinto’s tyre-handling forklift operators are seeing safer, simpler controls after Hydraulink engineered a joystick system for the machines.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019
Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions
Oil and Gas

Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions

Confined-space lifting gets safer, as stop rings and nitrocarburised surfaces help protect 10-100 ton cylinders in harsh sites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
How Bitcoin’s footprint is impacting water use
Crypto

How Bitcoin’s footprint is impacting water use

Bitcoin mining is already drawing billions of gallons of freshwater a year, raising fresh questions about who pays for its hidden costs.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018
Iconic Melbourne project takes prestigious global award
Agricultural Technology

Iconic Melbourne project takes prestigious global award

The Arts West Building’s louvred facade won global recognition, boosting the University of Melbourne project’s profile after 36 entries from 13 countries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced
Smart Cities

‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced

Fifty seven projects from 340 user organisations worldwide have made Bentley’s annual awards shortlist, with winners due to be named in London in October.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Mining company sentenced after worker death
Law

Mining company sentenced after worker death

A Tauranga court has fined Oceana Gold NZD $378,000 and ordered reparations after a 2016 underground mine fall killed a worker.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project

A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety
Agricultural Technology

New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety

Workers are more likely to keep respiratory protection on all day as the AVIVA half-mask aims to improve comfort, fit and speech.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Shipping containers come ashore in Southland
Physical Security

Shipping containers come ashore in Southland

Growing construction demand has prompted Royal Wolf to open an Invercargill office, giving Southland customers local access to container solutions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Safe heavy lifting within economical footprints
Oil and Gas

Safe heavy lifting within economical footprints

Computerised controls are making strand-jack lifts safer and more economical for bridges, mines and rigs handling loads of up to 1,400 tons.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Mining stories

IBM acquires Oniqua to bolster IoT offering for asset-intensive industries
Manufacturing

IBM acquires Oniqua to bolster IoT offering for asset-intensive industries

IBM acquires Oniqua to enhance its IoT capabilities for asset-heavy sectors, integrating MRO inventory optimisation to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
New brand, new name: Aranz Geo says goodbye...
Clean technologies

New brand, new name: Aranz Geo says goodbye...

Seequent's chief executive Shaun Maloney says the new brand reflects the company's evolving purpose and vision for the future.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Internet of Things to reduce impact of mining on the environment
Network Infrastructure

Internet of Things to reduce impact of mining on the environment

57% of respondents from the mining industry say that the most exciting innovation to come from IoT is environmental monitoring.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation
ARANZ Geo

From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation

The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Sat, 21st Oct 2017
Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining
Network Infrastructure

Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining

Mining giants like Fortescue Metals Group are leveraging advanced network monitoring to boost productivity by up to 20% and save USD $30 million annually.

By George Wilson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017

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