News Archive

October 2007
23 Oct 2007
Laser scanning systems for mining
3D Laser Mapping is launching its inaugural user conference for the mining community. Aimed at both...
23 Oct 2007
Gemcom’s busy 2007
IM November, currently at the printer, includes a review of software developments. One of the leaders...
22 Oct 2007
Off road tyres on the web
Agora Tire has added to its website (www.agoratire.com), what it claims is "the first ever spot market...
22 Oct 2007
US Mining Law Action Alert
America's House Natural Resources Committee began full committee mark up of HR 2262, The Hardrock Mining...
19 Oct 2007
De Beers chief backs African development
The diamond industry has an important role to play in helping Africa to continue its...
19 Oct 2007
Africo Resources signs MOU with DRC Ministry of Social Affairs
Africo Resources subsidiary in the DRC, Swanmines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DRC's Ministry...
18 Oct 2007
IAMGOLD agrees sales option for Sleeping Giant
IAMGOLD has signed an option agreement with Cadiscor Resources granting Cadiscor the right to purchase the Sleeping...
18 Oct 2007
Gold Fields sells Venezuelan assets for over $350 million
Gold Fields has reached an agreement under which Gold Fields it will effectively dispose of its...
17 Oct 2007
Bucyrus – one company, one name
Bucyrus International and DBT have entered a "brand new era," as the companies put it,...
17 Oct 2007
Underground mining method references
A new, second edition of Atlas Copco's technical reference book 'Mining Methods in Underground Mining'...
16 Oct 2007
Normet restructures
Normet is restructuring, aiming to become a truly global player in the underground market. The...
16 Oct 2007
New highs for diamond prices
Diamond prices are expected to hit new highs over the next 12 months as the...