Three cases of black lung have been detected in three months at coalmines in Queensland in what could be the tip of the iceberg for a disease that had been wiped out in Australia half a century ago. [ + ]

Geochemical analysis of minerals by portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) and X-ray diffraction (pXRD) is a crucial tool in the mineral exploration and mining industries. [ + ]

Frost & Sullivan's Audrey William, head of ICT Research, Australia & New Zealand, shares her insights into the five big technology predictions into 2016. [ + ]

The Romaco Group's decision to purchase the assets of Medipac AB, the Swedish manufacturer of tube filling machines, will strengthen its position in the effervescents sector. [ + ]

QuintessenceLabs has developed the technology to generate true random numbers from a quantum entropy source for cryptography in real time, greatly improving the security of encryption systems. [ + ]

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has showcased its latest process automation solutions including the IIoT and industrial cybersecurity at the 27th annual Honeywell Users Group (HUG) for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). [ + ]

The Northern Territory government has announced that Jemena has been selected to build and operate the North East Gas Interconnector (NEGI), connecting the Territory’s vast gas fields to the east coast gas market. [ + ]

The acquisition will enhance SpeedCast's satellite services for the oil and gas industry in the Asia-Pacific. [ + ]

Mobility developments support the vision of a connected enterprise: the convergence of operations and information technology that will deliver the next wave of manufacturing productivity. [ + ]

Honeywell has announced that it will provide industry-leading process technology and advanced automation controls to Iraq's Karbala refinery, now under construction in Karbala Province, about 120 km south of Baghdad. [ + ]

South African company Milotek Pty Ltd has developed a completely new, innovative and environmentally aware system for high-capacity heavy transportation: a modular elevated track with self-propelled trains. [ + ]

A framework for innovation that will help to realise Australia's energy and mineral resources potential has been launched at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne. [ + ]

Emerson Process Management has joined forces with Intel Security to enhance and strengthen its integrated cybersecurity solution to better secure the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS). [ + ]

Rockwell Automation recently held its inaugural Power TechED event on the Gold Coast — an educational event focused on the latest integrated MCC, safety and energy monitoring trends and technologies. [ + ]

How can Australian government and industry work together to ensure our continuing competitiveness in the globalised environment of today? [ + ]