News Archive

September 2008
30 Sep 2008
Strategic acquisitons further enhance Minova product offering
Global rock-bolting leader Minova has completed two more major strategic acquisitions in Europe as it...
30 Sep 2008
Banks closing doors on project financing to the end of the year
Australian miners and explorers have been told to expect a "bank closed" sign for at...
29 Sep 2008
Copperbelt holds great opportunities
RBC recently hosted a Central African Copperbelt Conference in Toronto, New York and London. Despite...
29 Sep 2008
Siemens: Common platform for heavy mining equipment improves productivity
With the addition of draglines to the mix, Siemens Mining Technologies has created a single...
26 Sep 2008
Siemens Mining Technologies bundles its portfolio: New market profile in solutions and services business
By organising itself into four operational segments, Siemens Mining Technologies is bundling its portfolio. "By...
26 Sep 2008
Junior mining companies see little benefit in IFRS
Many junior mining companies are not able to identify any benefits in the International Financial...
25 Sep 2008
Restructuring at Paddington gold mine
Norton Gold Fields is restructuring its mining operations at Paddington. Principal changes are a reduction in the...
24 Sep 2008
MINExpo reaffirms strength of mining industry
On the opening day of MINExpo INTERNATIONAL on Monday, senior mining executives described the state of...
22 Sep 2008
Rusal to develop complex in Libya
RUSAL, the world's largest aluminium and alumina producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
22 Sep 2008
20th largest ever rough diamond recovered
Gem Diamonds, in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, has just announced...
19 Sep 2008
Carbon Capture and Storage Institute – missing link in climate change strategy
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd...
18 Sep 2008
Rio Tinto and Atlas Copco agree on autonomous drilling alliance
Rio Tinto and Atlas Copco have formed an alliance to work together to develop autonomous...