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Optus reveals business cloud computing strategy in response to Telstra

公司在澳洲的官网用的就是Telstra的服务器。

Optus has responded to Telstra’s push to become a cloud services provider focused on the Asia-Pacific region by outlining plans to leverage infrastructure from its parent company, SingTel, to provide points of presence across the region.

The strategy, described as being “closely aligned with SingTel” will see the telco offer Australian businesses access to infrastructure-, software- and network-as-a-service products.

Central to the strategy is Optus’ ability, through subsidiary Uecomm, to offer direct, low-latency fibre links between businesses and either the Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure (through Microsoft’s ExpressRoute service) cloud platforms.

Optus has also joined its key rival, Telstra, by becoming a partner in Cisco’s Intercloud Provider network.

It comes after SingTel stepped up its datacentre investment after Telstra acquired cloud-based services businesses O2 and NSC and formed a cloud computing joint venture with Telkom Indonesia while selling off stakes in non-core businesses such as Sensis.

“The significance of the Optus cloud program is that we are bringing to market a range of ICT products and services that, on the back of our extensive network capabilities locally and regionally, offer our customers a single service provider across the complete technology stack,” Optus Business managing director John Paitaridis said in a statement.

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澳洲财经2015年5月刊

Innovation centre stage at NMW 2015

National Manufacturing Week – the event that brings industry together – got off to a strong start in Melbourne yesterday, with a clear focus on innovation across the event’s exhibition, demonstration and speaker programs.
Industry veteran John Blakemore addressed manufacturers directly, commenting that manufacturers need to lead with innovation that develops the new industries to underpin Australia’s future. Mr Blakemore, CEO of Blakemore Consulting International recommends that manufacturers start collaborating with your networks – especially with those in different disciplines such as medicine – to apply manufacturing know-how to the task of creating new solutions for diverse markets.
“We all have different ways of looking at things – and when you get different sets of eyes on a problem, it’s remarkable what you can discover,” Mr Blakemore said.
The core theme of innovation was also reflected in the Day 1 Demonstration program, which included Adept Turnkey’s demonstration of 360 degree automated inspection, a solution that rests on sophisticated integration of vision from multiple cameras.
NMW’s Demonstration program will be in full swing on Day 2 – Wednesday 27 May – with:
Steel Finishing: Metal Science Technologies demonstrate the cleaning of stainless steel welds using electropolishing to create a mirror sheen
Metal Marking: Trotec Laser Pty Ltd will demonstrate how galvo laser technology can dramatically reduce the processing times for metal marking
Fastening Tools & Systems: Autofast Australia will demonstrate the rivet gun that has set world riveting speed records
Lifting: Kockums Bulk System will demonstrate the advantages of innovative vacuum lifting solutions.
The theme of innovation will also continue in NMW’s R&D Theatre, with presentations on Creating a high-performing manufacturing company, and Unusual approaches to developing an idea to fully-testable product.
Innovators will also benefit from a presentation by Lachlan Mullane, Partner at trade mark and patent attorney firm Hodgkinson McInnes, as well as advice from exhibitors KPMG on accessing support for your R&D projects.
NMW 2015 continues until Friday May 29, with late-night trading to 9pm on Thursday May 28. For program details or to register, visit www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au.

我于28日参观展会，主要看了实体的3D打印机和3D打印模具，3D扫描，以及互联网+制造业的发展现状。

AUSTECH 2015 – The draw will be the latest & emerging technologies

First and foremost, manufacturing professionals attend trade shows to see new technology. New technology is what they will get at this year’s AUSTECH, Australia’s premier advanced precision manufacturing and machine tool exhibition.
Co-located with National Manufacturing Week (NMW), the show will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 May.
AUSTECH is the largest gathering of metalworking technologies in Australia. What better opportunity to experience new and different ways to improve your manufacturing business by investigating, in a single venue, what the rest of the world is working on? Manufacturing is always looking for ways and tools to help it make things better, faster and at lower costs.
Along those lines, here are a few of the many new products and technologies on show next week:
Waterjet machining:
Omax Corporation and Headland Machinery Pty. Ltd., the company’s exclusive distribution partner for Australia, will showcase the versatility and high-speed cutting precision capabilities of the Maxiem 1530 JetMachining Centre. The all-new 1530 represents the company’s next generation line of Maxiem machines.
Building on the cost-effective, yet high-performance technology of its predecessors, the newly redesigned 1530 offers enhanced durability, improved performance, and faster production times for an overall increase in productivity and profitability. At AUSTECH, the company is pairing the 1530 with a reliable 40-hp direct-drive pump to demonstrate how easy it is to cut virtually any material quickly and efficiently.
3D printing/additive manufacturing:
BQ will be showcasing Ciclop, the first 3D scanner with 100% free software and hardware. It has been designed and developed with the community in mind, so that they can use it, innovate with it, make their own changes and share them. Ciclop is a rotating triangulation-based 3D laser scanner (it uses laser light to capture the geometry and texture of the object rotating on a turntable) and it is multi-platform. To scan, Ciclop uses Horus, a free software entirely developed by BQ. With this scanner, BQ is expanding its DIY ecosystem, which comprised Prusa i3 Hephestos until now.
Evok3D will be showcasing additive manufacturing in application together with Nissan Motorsport (Nismo). On its stand the company will have race driving simulators, a display V8 race engine, competition steering wheel etc. All showcasing 3D printed parts. Most excitingly any professional 3D printers purchased before June 30 will include a V8 Supercar Hot Lap in the Nissan Altima V8 Supercars!
Objective3D will be part of the Stratasys Pavillion – D05 and at the show we will be featuring the world’s most versatile multi-material 3D printer – The Objet 500 Connex 3 by Stratasys.
The Objet 500 Connex 3 brings new production-floor efficiencies to fruition with in-house tooling, custom jigs, assembly fixtures and gauges. With triple-jetting technology, hundreds of Digital Materials, and two spacious build-tray sizes, Connex3 is designers / engineers product development and production powerhouse.
Users of this 3D Printer will enjoy unmatched versatility with a range of material properties from rubber to rigid, transparent to opaque, neutral to vibrantly colored and standard to biocompatible. For jobs that require a range of mechanical, optical or thermal properties, only Connex3 lets you combine up to three base resins in pre-set configurations to produce up to 82 materials in a single build.
5-axis machining & CNC technology:
Okuma will showcase three levels of new technology, including 5-axis machining. New advanced technology machine models of 5-axis milling with turning, amazing advances in the user-interface of Okuma’s own OSP controller technology and packaged, kit-style automation solutions.
Shera Bonnet & Associates will have a new web-based solution for monitoring the efficiency of CNC machines real time on show. The company makes use of touch screens and tablets or smart phones to allow users to view up to the minute status of their CNC machinery from anywhere they have an internet connection. Managers walking around exhibition could be monitoring what their shop is doing while away from their plant. Automatic messaging when a machines status changes and on line efficiency reports will allow management to assess how well their shop is going 24/7.
Accessories & more:
Dimac will have several new products from a diverse range of OEMs at its stand this year, including Freddy Products: a vacuum coolant cleaner for coolant and swarf. The new Freddy Superminor+ is designed to remove coolant, swarf and oil from machine tool sumps, separate the particulates and return filtered coolant for re-use. Alternatively liquids and particles can be easily disposed of. The new Freddy Superminor+ has been re-engineered for even greater cost effective coolant management. Other products on show include a workholding system for difficult to hold parts using light a activated bond from Blue Photon and live centres from Royal Products.
Industrial Minerals will be showcasing the Geoblaster wet abrasive machine & Novatek Dustless tools, innovative equipment designed to control dust and air pollution in the industrial sector.
Trademaster specialised pipe bevelling machines will be on demonstration this year at Austech. The company will be showcasing a range of portable mandrel machines for bevelling steel pipe from diameters 32mm – 372mm.
Anca Motion shows its LinX Linear motors this year. The cylindrical linear motors offer a conitnuous force rage of 407N to 815N as well as high-speed acceleration. The cylindrical design provides improved performance at a lower cost when compared to conventional flat linear and rotary motors. Zero net attractive forces improve efficiency with no down force, extending machine life. The LinX linear motor range is available in a variety of different sizes to allow for application-specific solutions.
Ausfork has recently launched its new online training and record keeping service called ACT-Online at the Cemat Exhibition in Sydney. Ausfork has focussed on all of the Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) such as Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, electric Pallet Jacks, Walkie Stackers and developed online theory modules for the purpose of equipment specific Inductions, Refresher Training and Verification of Competence (VOC). It is all backed by a Learning Management System that keeps all of the records ‘in the cloud’ www.ausforkcloud.com.au.
Of course, there will be many, many more products and exciting technology on show, so make sure you don’t miss this event! Organiser AMTIL looks forward to welcoming you to our show from 26 to 29 May 2015.

Gindalbie Metals goes into a trading halt

Gindalbie Metals has called for a trading halt pending an announcement regarding a long term financing transaction.

Lower than forecast production and weak iron prices saw Gindalbie suffer a massive impairment on its Karara Mining project in half-year financial results.

The miner revealed Karara had $77.1 million in short-term liabilities, including “impending” debt repayments.

At the time, Gindalbie said it was working with its majority Karara partner Ansteel and Chinese lenders to secure financing options.

In March Gindalbie cut around 70 jobs in a bid to reduce costs.

Oyu Tolgoi copper expansion breaks deadlock

Rio Tinto’s development of Oyu Tolgoi has taken a step further with an agreement signed by the Mongolian Government, Turquoise Hill Resources and Rio Tinto.
The Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan, announced this morning, addresses key shareholder issues in terms of funding for the project.
A statement from Rio Tinto said the next phase of development will shift to finalising project finance, conducting the feasibility study and securing permits to proceed.
Mongolian prime minister Chimediin Saikhanbileg expressed his hopes for the impact of Oyu Tolgoi on the Mongolian economy, which holds a 34 per cent stake in the project.
“Mongolia is back in business,” he said.
“Oyu Tolgoi is a world-class copper-gold asset and its further development is of great economic significance for Mongolia.
“Unlocking Oyu Tolgoi’s underground mine will have a significant impact on the Mongolian economy, which will benefit Mongolian citizens for generations to come.
“Our joint agreement clearly positions Mongolia as an attractive country for investment and underscores the fact that Mongolia is open for business.”
It is expected the Oyu Tolgoi mine will contribute about a third of the Mongolian economy at full production, and will be the world’s third biggest copper mine.
The Oyu Tolgoi expansion project was plagued by disagreement between the Mongolian Government and JV partners over accusations of non-payment of US$30 million in taxes, which Rio Tinto denied.
Construction of the project began in 2009, and was suspended in July 2013, which resulted in job losses for 1700 workers.
Rio Tinto copper and gold chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques said the joint agreement reflected “tremendous leadership” on the part of all parties concerned.
“The resolution of the outstanding issues reinforces the principles of the Investment Agreement signed in 2009, which underpinned the US$6 billion invested in Oyu Tolgoi to date, and provides a clear and stable framework for the future,” he said.
The first phase of Oyu Tolgoi shipped a total of 1 million tonnes of copper concentrate by March 2015, less than two years after first production.
Rio Tinto said the project has paid US$1.3 billion in taxes, fees and royalties to the Mongolian Government to date.

Best mining accounts to follow on Twitter

Twitter is a great way for mining companies to show the public what they’re all about, and some have nailed the medium to create entertaining content for us tweet-heads.

We are a huge fan of Twitter here at the Australian Mining office and use it every day to source information, see what companies are up to and just generally stay in the loop as to what’s going on in the world.

But our favourite Twitter accounts centre around the world of mining because we love the sector.

The Marion 7900 Walking Dragline stood 60m high and scooped 19.11 m3 in one bite from a bucket. Moura Mine 1960s

澳洲财经2015年4月刊

Low iron price forces another mine to close

The low price of iron ore has claimed another victim, with Sinosteel Midwest to shut its Blue Hills mine.

110 people will lose their jobs as part of the closure, including 50 workers from mining contractor MACA.

Sinosteel said low iron prices and lengthy delays in obtaining environmental approvals for the expansion of the Blue Hill mines had led to the decision to shut the operation.

“Operations and corporate staff are likely to be progressively made redundant in line with operational requirements,” the company said.

MACA said the Blue Hills contract had generated the company approximately $3.5 million per month.

As a consequence of the suspension MACA advised that its full year revenue guidance for the 2015 financial year will remain approximately $600 million. However MACA said its work in hand position will reduce by approximately $30 million.

New quarry jobs in NSW

Quarry expansions in NSW will add to mining jobs in the state, according to the state Planning department.

Approvals for expansions to two quarries, the Tinda Creek Sand Quarry near the Wollemi National Park, and the Gunlake quarry near Goulburn, will create an additional 18 jobs for each operation, including truck drivers.

The rate of production at the Gunlake quarry will be increased by 50 per cent to see up to 750,000 tonnes of rock extracted each year.

Of the 15 submissions made in relation to Gunlake, seven opposed the expansion on grounds of noise, dust, surface water and other environmental considerations.

A spokesman for the department said the departmental compliance team would monitor the site to ensure strict conditions determined during public consultation were followed.

“We have approved the expansion based on the fact that the associated impacts can be appropriately controlled and it will bring a number of benefits for the local community and NSW as a whole, including more jobs and helping to meet construction industry demand for rock,” a spokesman said.

Approval for the expansion of the Tinda Creek sand mine will extend the lease from 2021 to 245, which will allow 300,000 production tonnes per year.

“Not only does this mean ongoing jobs for the 18 employees and contractors who work at the quarry, but the increase secures vital sand supplies needed for growth in Sydney’s booming north-west over the next 25 years,” a spokesman for the department said.

In response to feedback from environmental groups the expansion was scaled back to increase buffer zones between the quarry and the nearby Yengo National Park, as well as expansion to the biodiversity offset areas.