News Archive

March 2010
05 Mar 2010
DavyMarkham acquired by Hindustan Dorr Oliver: expansion into nuclear and Indian markets
Engineering company, DavyMarkham (featured in IM April 2009, pp64-65) has been acquired by Indian EPC firm,...
05 Mar 2010
Fluor to provide EPCM expertise at Debswana’s Jwaneng Cut 8 diamond project
Fluor has won an EPCM contract from Debswana, a joint venture of the Government of...
04 Mar 2010
Increased Chinese demand driving growth of boron industry
"Following the years of strong growth, 2009 saw a sharp drop in demand for borates,...
04 Mar 2010
Mineral resources and mine development under discussion at AIMS forum
This year's Aachen International Mining Symposia (AIMS), to be held on May 26-27 in...
04 Mar 2010
Weba Chute Systems wins BHP Billiton manganese port expansion contract in Australia
Following successful commissioning of 19 Weba Chute Systems at BHP Billiton's Groote Eylandt Mining Company...
03 Mar 2010
Joy sees the mining equipment market recovery unfolding
Joy Global has reported first quarter fiscal year 2010 results. "We delivered solid results that are...
03 Mar 2010
Bucyrus presents “the world’s most advanced electric rope shovel”
Bucyrus has introduced its next generation rope shovel - the Bucyrus 495HR2 (pronounced 495HR Super...
03 Mar 2010
CONSOL Energy’s West Virginia operations gain Mountaineer Guardian safety awards
Four CONSOL Energy operations in West Virginia have been recognised for their safety efforts, being...
02 Mar 2010
World’s largest HPGR drive system for Boddington gold mine
ABB has successfully commissioned the world's largest high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) drive system for...
02 Mar 2010
South Australia to become uranium powerhouse
Despite a slight drop in volume, the value of Australian uranium exports exceeded A$1 billion...
02 Mar 2010
Outotec wins big copper contract in Chile
Outotec has signed a contract with Codelco for the design and delivery of a copper...
01 Mar 2010
Efficient emulsion supply helps double platinum ore output
AEL Zimbabwe, a member of the international AEL Mining Services group, has partnered with Zimplats...