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The article focuses on the use of infrared (IR) thermography in monitoring live electrical equipment on mines sites and in plants. The author states the three types of access points for the preventative maintenance of IR thermography which include IR port, IR pane, and IR window construction. The author also presents the number of dangers when inspecting the wires with IR equipment which include arc fault and arc flash.

This section offers news briefs related to the Australian mining industry as of February 2015. Tony Caruso, chief executive officer (CEO) of mining contractor Mastermyne announced that the company has won a contract to develop an Anglo American exploration in Queensland. BHP Billiton has announced a record 16% increase iron ore production in December 2014. Ross Carroll, CEO at Macmahon Mining and Construction has resigned from the company with no replacement announced.

The article reports on the opening of Queensland area to exploration tender. More than 5400 kilometers square of prospective land has been released by the government for geothermal exploration services. Member for Cook Jason O'Brien stated that a technology was being developed to allow the usage of geothermal hot rocks as a potential source of energy. In addition, the closing time and date for tenders is 4:30 p.m. on April 5, 2007.

The article reports on the explanation issued by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) in Australia about the operation and application of the Code in response to the enquiries of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee Code. According to AusIMM, the code set minimum standards for public reporting on exploration results, mineral resources, and ore reserves. It also provides a mandatory system on how to classify tonnage or grade estimates based on geological confidence.

Reports on the initiative of Queensland's government in identifying and supporting new opportunities for mineral exploration in the state. Collection of geological and geophysical data to create an expanded geoscience knowledge base; Reaction of the Queensland Resources Council to the program; Benefit of the effort in luring back explorers into the state.

Reports on the usability of satellite technology to track koalas as part of a ground-breaking new research program of the Koala Venture at the Blair Athol Mine site in Queensland. Provision of special satellite tracking collars to give valuable data for mine planning and rehabilitation; Promotion of a broader understanding of koala ecology valuable to the conservation of national icon; Creation of public relations opportunities.