News Archive - August 2002

All articles are ordered by the date they were published to the website.

• Selwyn Mines expansion project granted “significant project’ status by Queensland government
• Glengarry, Barrick Gold establish joint ventures in Tanami-Granites region.
• Striker takes AngloGold to court
• Shotgun agreements may contravene laws
• Product security slammed by CSOs
• Motorola designs fastest processor blade
• Pasminco restructure approved by creditors
• Egerton JV interests expand
• Connectors and cable components
• Hollow core concrete for high speed construction
• Non-stop tube stacker system
• Software for Sony FireWire cameras
• Network analysis without tears
• Rail mount dual alarm unit
• Medium duty tube honing machine
• Iluka Resources posts 10.8% fall in profit
• Sanmina-SCI dumps Siemens EMS acquisition
• SANs standards continue to proliferate
• Positioning systems for hydraulic systems
• Economic three-phase digital SCR module
• PlatSearch results at Mundi Mundi highly encouraging
• Tallering Peak haematite ore mine start-up confirmed
• Flameproof EX rating transducer
• Gigabit network analysis
• Pick and place palletising robot
• High capacity CNC controlled honing machine
• Follow-up drilling commences at Eureka
• Paperless chart recorder for water applications
• NI.com named in top ten
• Thundelarra in East Kimberley regional alliance with Rio Tinto
• Ultra-lightweight torque measurement system
• CCI Holdings acquires 68mt coking coal resource in Ukraine
• Three-phase analysis - done properly
• Battery-powered soldering iron
• Troubleshooting with the Fluke ScopeMeter
• Diamond Rose further builds solid gold division
• Machine tool simulation software
• Industrial flue gas analyser
• XPAK results in 10Gbps optical transceiver
• 1U field upgradeable data storage unit
• Pressure gauges for all applications
• A fresh approach to valve technology
• Current output pressure transducers
• High grade results from Dry River South
• Triple capacity sweeper-scrubber
• Flexible, modular design labeller solutions
• Push-button laser sensors
• Alliance Energy on shopping spree in Gawler Craton
• Three-way solenoid valves
• Ranger Minerals directors recommend Perilya merger
• XScale technology seminar
• Unrest leads Porgera to cease open pit mining
• Nylatron gears -- smooth operators
• Signal analyser improves RF test speed
• AMC appoints recruitment firm for jobs at Stanwell magnesium project
• Level sensor sees through metal walls
• 'Go anywhere' portable flowmeter
• Dataloggers with alternative download options
• Eliminate buried cable and pipe surprises
• Carpenter Pacific Resources and Westgold Resources join forces
• Bonfiglioli branches out in Victoria
• Austindo expands Victorian tenements
• Fatigue rated load cells
• Gunson Resources to commence drilling for diamonds at Shell Lakes
• Industrial type bi-metal thermometers
• Ziptronix integrates MEMS and IC technologies
• Dual smart card interface
• High speed design and verification software
• Abelle and Aurora to merge
• Terminal block test plug adaptor modules
• Two-in-one radiation monitoring unit
• RF narrow band solution for mobile applications
• Artificial gamma radiation detector
• Network Associates acquires DragNet technology
• World’s smallest thermal printer mechanism
• In-transducer mounting signal conditioners
• NEC unveils 0.13-micron embedded DRAM
• Data evaluation and reporting software
• Aussie controller for world markets
• Intrinsically safe modular I/O system
• Thermal printer with built in control board
• Kingston sets up ‘white box’ site
• Flexible four LAN port carry board
• High and low capacity palletiser
• Xilinx makes move into systems design
• Extensive line of safety modules
• New 19" rack-mounted surge filters
• Flexible computer keyboard
• Precise Biometrics and ORGA partner
• BeMaX, Sons of Gwalia rejig mineral sands options
• Case expands D series wheel loader line with 621D
• Forefront showcases eCode technology
• Wonarah phosphate deposit NPV negative
• Barra buoyed by first drill results at First Hit
• IR unveils new output rectifiers
• Callide coal mine goes for Euclid rear dump trucks
• Major gold discovery at northern end of Eureka tenements
• Annual Australian gold output down but dollar gold price up
• National Library to collect web porn
• West Angelas iron ore mine formally opened
• Miniature valves with maximum performance
• Mine planning and scheduling integrated
• Methane gas estimation now more accurate
• What to do with paste and thickened tailings
• Complex budgeting chores simplified
• Asia-Pacific mining IT centre set up in Brisbane
• Flame proof pumps for underground mines
• Software links managers, operations and equipment
• Multimaster PFC simplifies pump applications
• Full featured warehouse management system
• Intrinsically safe multifunction calibrator
• Infinitely programmable electric cylinders
• Vibration level switch for low densities
• Mount Gordon copper mine gets new mill lining system
• Conveyor belt scale distributor appointed
• Digital pressure switch for harsh environments
• Monadelphous Group returns to strong profit growth
• Wedgetail Exploration to buy Sons of Gwalia CIP plant
• Pocket instrument mA calibrator
• Electronic pressure gauge in absolute ranges
• Strategy puts Kanowna Belle in drivers seat
• Austmine lines up behind AIMEX 2003
• Systems integration streamlines B2B process
• Feasibility study agreement at North Kalgoorlie nickel project
• Go anywhere portable flowmeter
• Anvil's Dikulushi copper-silver project in Congo 90% complete
• High volume air sampler
• Consoles designed for all operators
• Measurement service for the tooling industry
• AurionGold sells 21.05% equity in Zimplats
• Low-power SBC for reliable control
• Australian demands drives strong result for Nuplex
• HWE mine site work reaches $56m
• Western Areas resumes Forrestania drilling
• Jubilee profits up to $29.56m
• Croesus pays off $20m bank debt
• Diamond Rose expands gold portfolio
• Burdekin to develop Fiji gold project
• RSA, HiFn, MacFergus submit encryption mode
• Semiconductor vendors ramp Chinese capacity
• LSI Logic & Infineon share R&D
• Civil proceedings to drive security awareness
• Chip orders to fall, S&P confirms
• Seagate HAMRs out storage technology
• Full-featured DMM and isolated digitiser
• DIN rail mounting data recorder
• Temperature and current sensing devices
• Inventory, asset tracking and stocktaking accuracy
• Australian designed and manufactured packaging system
• Realtime data recorder viewing software
• Optical switching modules
• Van der Heyden to be new Fonterra chairman
• Data recorder with circular display
• Wireless troubleshooting in a pocket PC
• Setpoint profiling for PID control
• Factory tours enter a new dimension
• Industrial panel single board computer
• LED driver circuit’s tiny footprint
• Enhanced security for wireless networks
• Single 50Hz cycle power switching.
• Software links computing with measurement
• NSW instrument company joins AUSBUY
• Process calibrator desk-top stand
• Goldstream teams up with Lonmin
• Alliance Energy to reopen Maldon Gold Field
• Enhanced range of large digit displays
• Loadcell monitoring at 1200 metres
• Four-channel temperature control module
• ReLODE gains Morgan Range project clearance
• Minotaur sells off Minex
• Psychic powers next-gen SMS shopping
• Advanced network and system management
• Seal machine increases manufacturing capability
• Configuration and datalogging software
• High purity fluoropolymer diaphragm valves
• High speed thermoforming machines
• Low cost digital pressure switch
• Making forklift operations safer
• Secure batch monitoring data recorder
• Lightweight laboratory power supplies
• Hacking losses ‘made up’, expert says
• Straight and narrow not the answer in mine site rehabilitation
• Universal dc voltage and current isolator
• New family of power switching modules
• Ratio controller for application configuration
• Preventing over temperature damage
• Loadcell retransmitting alarm indicator
• Aussie inspired breakthrough scraper developed
• Multi-app payment terminals to solve cost issues
• New intelligent automation modules unveiled
• LM Gemplus added to HIC system rollout
• Advanced 6kW and 12kW power supplies
• Portable data acquisition systems
• New kit broadens Filtertube's appeal
• Custom screens for data recorders
• Digital servo amplifier in eight frame sizes
• Steel & Tube lifts annual profit on higher sales
• Tanami Gold in exploration mode
• Iluka moves for compulsory acquisition
• Portman profits hit by Cockatoo Island shutdown
• MIM profits down 15%
• Cannington now efficiently processes data as well as metal
• Pillara success leads 50-tonne trucks to Kapok
• Anaconda conclude negotiations
• Eastern Corporation reaches Sabena agreement
• Alliance formed for Laverton exploration
• Caldera begins Mt Carulina exploration
• Anaconda has extension granted
• Musgrave launch $6m float
• Minotaur and BHP earn Mt Woods shares
• Golden Valley moves on SA Mineral Resources
• Secure hook for polyester slings
• Multi channel sound and vibration analyser
• Cost-effective low pressure sensors
• Expanded capability power quality analyser
• Polyurethane foam sampling system
• Intelligent clock camera
• Low cost ICP industrial accelerometer
• Intelligent mobile storage system
• Helical inline geared motors and reducers
• Portable high-performance mercury analyser
• Table-top radiography system
• Pressure switches with extended fluid compatibility
• Switching system shrinks space needs
• Radially crimped hose fittings
• NI and Tektronix join forces
• Super high pressure hydro blaster
• Three-in-one rackmount compact server
• Latest in rapid prototyping technology
• High powered 400nm ultraviolet LED
• High capacity leveling mounts
• Increment encoder testing instrument
• Power lifting with ease and precision.
• Efficient data management and report generation
• Intel advances 90nm process
• Cosmos/Works add-on free with upgrade
• Frequency converter with improved performance
• Pan Palladium extends Grass Valley mineralisation
• Fonterra's record production a "distant memory": CEO
• Memory expansion increases data logging performance
• CSIRO to implement PowerStruXure
• Spill kit prevents solids entering watercourses
• Samsung and Agere develop Network-DRAM
• Alliance heralds new flameproof range
• ERG misses out on QLD smart card project
• Chip sandwiches next on menu
• Cost-effective supply chain technology
• Three position feed control valve
• Versatile submersible aerator/mixer
• Actel unveils FPGA evaluation board
• End-to-end manufacturing solution
• Hazard-free air disinfection
• Masking products catalogue released
• F&P appliances dishes up some tasty news
• Rugged new touchscreen computer
• Magnetic tools for steel handling
• Drive chain for agriculture industry
• Asian economies to strengthen in 2003: survey
• Kagara close to finalising Surveyor pit boundaries
• Sons of Gwalia enter Laverton agreement
• Iluka continues move on Basin
• PC programming pioneer passes away
• SpectraLink opens Melbourne office
• Actel and Infineon develop flash memory FPGAs on 0.13
• Wollongong Uni sets up Sun digital media centre
• Moore’s law a security hazard
• R&D refocus needed, Institute says
• Direct machining speeds production times
• Telescopic pneumatic cylinder
• Meterman electrical test tool kit
• Monitoring, control and earth leakage relays
• Configured device for thermal control
• Multi-purpose drum trolley redesigned
• Ingenious milling of non-ferrous materials
• Breakthrough in soft-touch overmoulding
• Screwed gland cylinder range extended
• Briefly at Automate 2002
• New industrial telephone modem
• Shoulder face milling cutters
• Higher feed, faster speed
• UK alliance to foster nanotechnology development
• High performance air preparation equipment
• Low cost digital servo drive
• Compact cylinders with adjustable cushioning
• Multimeter with magnetic hanger combination
• BHP Billiton posts significant post-merger highlights
• No native title over minerals and petroleum
• BHP Billiton creates new customer sector group
• Mount Gibson Iron focuses on exploration and pre-development
• Drilling indicates ‘significant’ chalcopyrite discovery
• Centennial Coal completes acquisition of Powercoal
• Austral Coal reports net profit of $7.3m for June half
• Boddington decision by year end
• $14.1m full-year net profit for Consolidated Minerals
• High grade gold intersection at Kathleen Valley joint venture
• Hands-on with computer aided design
• Imaging products shown in a new light
• NEC completes ACE-2 design initiative
• Treotham has it covered at Automate 2002
• High speed switching valves
• Extensional rheometer debuts at Automate
• Network-based automation control system
• New power regulation architecture patented
• Alternator purge gas monitor
• General purpose ultrasonic level sensors
• Silicon wafer shipments up 26%
• NetTest releases QuestFiber 2.1
• Ambient air carbon monoxide analyser
• Telecom system supply monitor
• Paddle flow switch with a difference
• Tektronix unveils optical switch modules
• Flexibility in a small package
• IBM and MRO form strategic alliance
• Polymer bearing defeats wear resistance
• Popular valve reworked and renamed
• Stainless steel hammer-free solenoid valve
• Servo assisted SS solenoid valve
• Standardisation ensures product compatibility
• A valve, a flow switch, or both...
• Water hammer free solenoid valve
• On-site gas generation adopted for precision tests
• Light curtains offer easy integration
• Low noise fully differential ADC driver
• Dual band GSM data/fax/SMS modem
• Pharmaceutical compliance software program
• Alternative light source for high illumination
• Toolmaker puts faith in Swiss
• Chemical systems solenoid valve
• New exploration JV at Mt Mackenzie, Queensland
• Pan Australian extends Laos resources
• Cracow gold project to proceed to development
• Computer-based technology heightens efficiency
• Gympie earmarks $25m for exploration
• Browns Reef looking better
• Universal to list later this month
• Murchison fails to buy stake in Portuguese mine
• Major gold find needed to ignite stagnating market: Newmont
• New chairman appointed at Beaconsfield Gold
• Asia-Pacific to lead semiconductor recovery
• Mount Woods joint venture reveals high grade gold intercepts
• Re-sampling confirms encouraging drill result from Gunbarrel
• Gindalbie Gold alliance with Teck Cominco at Anketell
• Pooncarrie mineral sands project close to fruition
• DAC Electronics distribute Array controllers
• Withdrawal of civil proceedings against PT Kaltim Prima Coal
• Optional extras for Fluke multimeters
• Kimberley Diamond raises capital for project development
• Heavy duty pilot valves
• Portable data collector and analyser
• Hot standby for SCADA package
• Direct mount valve timer
• Andover Resources re-imposes force majeure at its Burundi nickel project
• Magnetic Minerals clarifies Ticor transaction
• Aztec Resources sells Langer Heinrich uranium project
• Platinum resistance temperature detectors
• In depth analysis of inventory stock levels
• Plant VCR animates automation history
• Grenfell Falcon initiative leads to multiple farmins
• Half-size CPU card with VGA/LCD/Ethernet
• Fonterra sells JV stake to Maeil dairy partner
• Advanced network and system management
• Non-contact temperature measurement to 2500°C
• Flue gas analyser rental solution
• Toshiba uses RF ICs to solve space constraints
• Convection, steam and microwave in one oven
• Twelve connections with one push
• Sykes Pumps appointed Versa-Matic distributor
• Low power miniature solenoid valves
• Flex tester for laminated plastic
• AMD settles on collaborative agreement
• Food pump designed for performance
• Precise detection of liquid levels
• USB to digital I/O product range
• Austronics comes to Melbourne
• IBM to buy PwC for US$3.5 billion
• Neomagic extends ARM licensing deal
• C&K Components Plus forced to change name
• Dual gigahertz SBC for high-end applications
• Filter system eliminates element replacement
• Haoma Mining suspended
• Nickel resilience due to Chinese demand: report
• Anaconda Nickel: ‘Reality bites’
• Exco starts work in Queensland and Indonesia
• Minotaur hits two new haematite systems