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Mining & Resources

Group of people with the gold nugget  

Welcome Stranger: History points to golden future

by Earth Resources | 8 Feb 2019

John Deason & Richard Oates are not household names but perhaps they should be. 150 years ago this month, they made a discovery that still makes news.

David on the left and Paul on the right looking at the camera  

Melbourne’s mining credentials on display

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Oct 2018

VIDEO: Australia's largest mining event was on in Melbourne. We speak to a team of technology makers whose new product could change mining.

Infographic: Quantity of production - 57.4M tonnes, Value of construction activity in Victoria  

Earth Resources industry booming in Victoria

by Editor | 2 Oct 2018

What is an ‘earth resource’ and why does it matter to Victoria? A new snapshot of the industry details the answer, as well as other lead findings.

Scientists Tiffany Bold and Charlotte Iverach with Geological Survey of Victoria Director, Paul McDonald  

Victorian Gas Program helping break gender stereotypes

by Editor | 10 Aug 2018

Life for a woman working in the geoscience sector 40 years ago was, quite literally, like entering a minefield. Today the industry is now different.

Dr Amanda Caples  

Five minutes with … Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Dr Amanda Caples

by Georgina Jerums | 9 Feb 2018

Dr Amanda Caples, appointed as Victoria’s Lead Scientist in mid-2016, walks us through her career and shares her love for all things science.

Dr Amanda Caples poses with Ken Sherry, Anthony Hurst and David Whittam  

Gas report drills down into the detail

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

The first update into a three-and-a-half-year study of Victoria’s gas reserves and resources is now available.

Elizabeth Lewis Gray smiling towards camera  

Gekko Mining Services

by Invest Victoria | 6 Mar 2017

Gekko is a Victorian firm that is blazing an international trial in the rapidly growing mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.

Close up image of carbon fibre surface  

Scientists in Melbourne crack carbon fibre code

by Invest Victoria | 28 Feb 2017

Researchers in Victoria have launched a new manufacturing facility which they believe will produce the strongest, lightest carbon fibre in the world.

Two men speaking in a factory environment  

Nation’s top innovators AgriWebb helping to create smarter farms

by Invest Victoria | 24 Jan 2017

A fresh approach to usability and engagement is earning Melbourne startup AgriWebb industry accolades and loyal customers.

Bruce Rodgerson standing in front of a Rubicon sign on the wall  

Rubicon Water—Taking on the world’s water challenges

by Invest Victoria | 24 Jan 2017

Long before Australia’s water scarcity challenges of today. Victorian company Rubicon Water was already working on solutions.

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