News Archive

July 2010
28 Jul 2010
EFNARC certifies Anglo American and Jetcrete employees as Nozzlemen
The process of certifying experienced Nozzlemen in recognition of their exemplary theoretical and practical skills...
27 Jul 2010
Metso to help Mount Gibson’s Extension plans move ahead with a complete crushing and screening system
Metso will supply a complete crushing and screening system to Mount Gibson Iron for the...
27 Jul 2010
AIG proposes FTS scheme to handle crippling tax impacts on explorers and calls for immediate action to save the future of Australia’s mining sector
The Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) has revealed deep concerns about the ramifications for exploration...
27 Jul 2010
OMA profile on De Beers Canada proves patience is a profitable virtue
De Beers Canada celebrated two official diamond mine openings back to back in July 2008...
26 Jul 2010
Massive rise in metallurgical coal prices
Our global coal review article in the August issue comments on the buoyant metallurgical coal...
26 Jul 2010
ABB’s evolved 800xA rewrites the rulebook on automation systems to make the most out of resources
Since its introduction in 2004, ABB's IndustrialIT Extended Automation System 800xA has been sold to...
26 Jul 2010
Last minute agreement postpones crisis but leaves KP integrity resting on more Zimbabwean promises
Campaign groups Partnership Africa Canada and Global Witness has acknowledged that a deal reached by...
23 Jul 2010
VR Steel designs and manufactures the largest fabricated rope shovel bucket ever made
VR Steel has completed the largest fabricated rope shovel bucket in the world. This first-of-its-kind...
23 Jul 2010
MSHA makes final approval of VoIP enabled MinePhone for reliable communication and tracking underground
The Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone handset for underground two-way communications, has received MSHA...
23 Jul 2010
More life for Palabora; an iron ore future?
A collaboration has been announced between one of the world's great copper mines, Palabora Mining...
23 Jul 2010
Honeywell’s HC900 control system makes plant life simpler with faster installation and efficient monitoring to avoid operator slip-ups
Honeywell has announced new features for its 900 Control Station touch screen operator interface, part...
22 Jul 2010
Belt analysis by APC of conveyed material at Garzweiler lignite mine
International Mining's August issue includes an Operation Focus on the Garzweiler lignite mine in Germany....