News Archive

January 2010
29 Jan 2010
Lithium and potash developments lead the way in 50+ page issue of Project News
Latest issue of International Mining Project News available (January 29): There has been lots of...
29 Jan 2010
Ecutec/Sweco offer a new mill for fine grinding applications
Sweco, a business unit of M-I L.L.C., announces the KGM as the latest ball mill...
29 Jan 2010
New Chilean President a popular choice for the mining industry, as China moves in
International PBX Ventures reports that international mining groups this week have been effusive in their support...
28 Jan 2010
Linatex releases new valve line as it embarks on program to raise market penetration
Building upon its 80-year history in process equipment and abrasion resistance, and with over 50...
28 Jan 2010
Bucyrus wins contract for India’s first-ever high-performance (4.5 Mt/y) longwall
Shortly before the end of 2009, Bucyrus secured India's first-ever contract for a high-performance longwall...
27 Jan 2010
New Maptek I-Site 8800 laser scanner for long range mapping and close range surveys
Maptek, the technology solutions provider, has released its new I-Site 8800 laser scanner. The I-Site...
27 Jan 2010
NMA thanks inaugural members of bi-partisan Coal Caucus and offers support
The National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn has responsed positively to the...
26 Jan 2010
EU looking into planned co-operation between the world’s No. 2 and No. 3 iron ore miners
International Mining's February issue (currently with the printer) includes an article on the proposed combination...
26 Jan 2010
ATB Morley motors used at mine establishing new Australian longwall production records
Newlands Northern underground mine in Queensland's Bowen basin, Australia, is the new record holder for both...
25 Jan 2010
Coretrack acquires Globe Drill and announces proposed A$10 million capital raising
As IM's annual exploration technology focus goes to the printer, comes news that Coretrack has executed...
25 Jan 2010
Skills shortages already showing evidence of dampening minerals outlook
In many parts of the world, the resources sector's ageing workforce profile coupled with slow...
24 Jan 2010
Murray & Roberts Cementation establishing innovative new shaft sinking method
Murray & Roberts Cementation is currently engineering a new shaft sinking methodology for its African...