News Archive

May 2010
07 May 2010
Increasing the safety of lone workers on mine sites
Any responsible Mine Manager knows it is vital to protect the health and safety of...
06 May 2010
Mining companies stand united against Australian resource tax plans
Tony Kiernan and Mike Young of BC Iron, Russell Scrimshaw of Fortescue Metals Group, Michael Kiernan...
06 May 2010
Yukon mining industry to use ThoroughTec simulators to help train safe and efficient mine equipment operators
Canada's Yukon Mine Training Association (YMTA) has taken its training initiative to the next level with the...
06 May 2010
Liebherr demonstrated stability in 2009 though sales in mining suffered
At Bauma, Liebherr reported that although turnover fell by 16.9% there was no change in...
06 May 2010
Diesel powered generators needed to support gold production at Zimbabwean mine
New Dawn Mining has completed the technical studies and operational modelling for the installation of...
05 May 2010
Australian mining equipment and service suppliers strongly denounce resource rent tax
Austmine has joined those speaking out against the new 'Henry tax'. Australia risks rapid erosion...
05 May 2010
FLSmidth crushing and grinding equipment for Detour Gold mine
FLSmidth has won a contract worth $49 million from Detour Gold for the supply of...
05 May 2010
ROBUSTUS to increase the life of all mining machine crawler undercarriage components and cut costs
At Bauma 2010 Berco ROBUSTUS launched its brand new ROtating BUShing Track Undercarriage System. Normal experience...
04 May 2010
Olivetree Securities- Australia’s Henry tax only the beginning? Global mining at risk
Christian Georges, Metals and Mining strategist of Olivetree Securities  says "The ‘Henry tax' appears well supported...
04 May 2010
Engineers/consultants DRA expands into mine construction, but maintains process expertise
With the re-organisation of its mining division and the recent acquisition of consultants, Lower Quartile...
04 May 2010
More, very stong criticism of Australia’s new federal super tax on resources
The new resource super profit tax (RSPT) is "gobsmacking" and slams an industry already punching...
04 May 2010
Better coal mining – new trapping shoe cuts costs and extends service life on longwalls
As shearers move up and down the face, trapping shoes attach the shearer to the...