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Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Some Areas for Concern

In a recent blog we briefly discussed the impact AI is having on our work lives – particularly in the non-technical careers. In this blog we will take a closer look at what AI is and some of the issues and challenges it presents. Because

Ghost Bats and Mining

Before focusing on the ghost bat, let’s take a quick look at bats in general throughout Australia. Bats are marsupial – the only ones with wings. Australia is home to over 90 species of bats which range in size from the fruit bat (1 kg

The Rise of Non-Technical Careers in a Tech-Driven World

Following on from the last two months where we have spoken of the importance of technology skills and how we stay up to date with them, this month we will focus on the other end of that spectrum – the non-technical job. Obviously, there are

Staying Updated on Technology

Last month we looked at Microlearning, which is really a presentation methodology for providing information in a format that encourages us to continuously upgrade our technical skills. This month’s blog addresses a closely related subject – where do we go to find technical updates? Next

Microlearning

Today, more than ever, it is important for most people to continuously upgrade their technical skills and understanding. While there has never been an era in which this was not important, it is fair to say that the rate of technological changes seems to be

Soft Skills for Engineers

There are many definitions of engineering – some serious: Scientists study the world as it is; engineers create the world that has never been. Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, systems, and processes. It involves problem-solving, creativity,

Sensors, Signals & Strange Attractors

Given that we are all familiar with sensors and signals, what then is an “attractor”? An attractor, in the context of dynamical systems, is a set of states or behaviours that a system tends to evolve towards, regardless of its initial conditions. It's essentially a "stable state"

Virtual and Augmented Reality

Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies have the potential to significantly enhance training, safety, and operational efficiency in the mining industry. Not only that, but some really exciting developments are happening in these spaces. But to start, what are the differences between these technologies? Very simplistically:

Edge Computing

Edge computing is a distributed information technology architecture in which client data are processed at the periphery (edge) of the network, as close to the originating source as possible. To start with a modern-day cliché – data is the lifeblood of modern business. While this

MEMS Accelerometers

The MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) accelerometer has been around now for at least 50 years. They have both electronic circuits and mechanical devices on a silicon chip. They are composed of small moving mechanical elements that generally range from 0.001 to 0.1 mm in size. Because

3D Printing

3D printing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D model – for example, using computer-aided design (CAD) models. It is typically done in a process in which material is deposited, joined, or solidified under computer control. Sometimes the term “additive manufacturing”

Mining in East Timor

As of 2025 the only mining in East Timor is for oil and gas. But this is changing – the potential is significant, and in 2023 the first exploration licences were awarded. But why should we be interested in these events? East Timor (or Timor-Leste