Archived News for Engineering Professionals - January, 2021
Race to save Chinese miners
At least 12 miners are trapped hundreds of metres underground in a Chinese gold mine.
Upset over slow sub plan
Defence is reportedly considering scrapping its $80 billion contract with French submarine builder Naval Group.
ANSTO aids cathode quest
Australian experts are helping design new cathodes for high-performing sodium ion batteries.
ARENA backs coal-hydro plan
Government money will be used to investigate using an underground coal mine for pumped hydro storage.
New method to check models
Experts are working on a new tool to facilitate quicker, error-free software design.
PPE not safe from slave labour
Concern has been raised about the use of slave labour in producing PPE.
Itochu ditching coal
A partner in the Maules Creek coal mine has announced it will divest from thermal coal mines by 2024.
Women drive dam project
An underrepresented group of engineers are leading a major dam upgrade project on the Sunshine Coast.
Iron ships face new fee
Some WA iron ore exports will face new charges aimed at mitigating dust pollution problems.
Oscillation hints at new particle
Some high-tech research has uncovered hints of an unknown quantum particle.
Ranger closure prompts rehab call
The rehab plan for an old NT uranium mine has been deemed “woefully inadequate”.
WA to review BHP licences
BHP's environmental licences in the Pilbara town of Newman will be tested by the state government.
AER approves reliability call
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has, for the first time, approved a request to trigger the Retailer Reliability Obligation.