News Archive

May 2010
27 May 2010
Detecting drowsiness in mining haul truck operators before it is too late
More technology news that we were unable to include in the published surface haul trucks...
27 May 2010
Methane: drainage, burning and using it for power
Due to insufficient space in International Mining's safety article in June, we were unable to...
26 May 2010
Increasing control of mining haul trucks on steep grades
June's surface haul trucks article focuses on the latest technology developments. News that could not...
26 May 2010
World energy consumption to grow 49% by 2035 – International Energy Outlook 2010
World marketed energy consumption is set to grow 49% between 2007 and 2035, driven by...
26 May 2010
Managing occupational health and safety in mining operations
News that could not be included in International Mining's June safety article comes from PT...
26 May 2010
Optimising mineral processing circuits: insight on the Australian way
JKTech, the technology transfer company for the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, recently conducted a...
25 May 2010
Sandvik SanRemo: precise monitoring of surface drilling operations
As International Mining's June issue goes to print, with a surface drilling feature included, news...
25 May 2010
Fluor wins contract for huge Saudi Arabian joint venture aluminium project
Fluor has won a series of contracts from the joint venture comprising Saudi Arabian Mining...
25 May 2010
Micromine gains feasibility standard certification for mineral projects in Mongolia
Micromine, a mining and exploration software solution provider, has been certified by the Mongolian Government...
25 May 2010
Improving and monitoring air quality in underground mines
Casella Monitor, a manufacturer of ambient gas analysers, has introduced a new product to its...
24 May 2010
MCA accuses Australian Government of misrepresenting resource tax
A statement by Minerals Council of Australia CEO, Mitch Hooke, says "the government is continuing to...
24 May 2010
Solid Energy looks to upgrade lignite to high quality coal and oil
Solid Energy has signed an agreement with innovative Australian company, Ignite Energy Resources securing the...