News Archive

August 2010
27 Aug 2010
OMA member profile on homegrown global mine contractor Redpath
In an inconspicuous building in North Bay sits the worldwide headquarters of The Redpath Group...
26 Aug 2010
American Manganese discovers energy efficient, and environmentally friendly, process to produce electrolytic manganese
As illegal levels of pollution from the Lanjigarh refinery ruled out Vedanta's proposed bauxite project...
26 Aug 2010
From the boardroom to the rock face – the Open Group publishes first global reference model for natural resources industry
The Open Group has published the Exploration and Mining Business Reference Model (EM Model), the...
26 Aug 2010
Illegal levels of air and water pollution cause Indian Government to reject Vedanta’s bauxite plans
Amnesty International has described the Indian government's decision to reject the bauxite mine project in...
25 Aug 2010
Weba chutes working well at Palabora copper mine in South Africa
Two Weba chutes installed on Palabora Mining's 1.3 km long inclined conveyor have saved the...
25 Aug 2010
Mincom signs deal to boost performance of Cliffs Natural Resources’ worldwide mining operations with EAM, inventory optimisation and mobile solutions in the field
Mincom, a leading global provider of software solutions and services for asset-intensive industries, has signed...
25 Aug 2010
OMA and Barrick celebrate 25 years of successful production at Hemlo gold camp
Barrick's Hemlo operations organised a series of educational and celebratory events to mark the 25th...
24 Aug 2010
Belt sampling on horizontal or inclined conveyor belts with an angle of up to 18°
IM's October issue will include a review of the latest ideas and technologies in conveying....
24 Aug 2010
Global expansion of PFN logging business leaves UXA well placed to service US uranium industry
Uranium Exploration Australia (UXA) has signed a heads of agreement for the purchase of all...
24 Aug 2010
Mercenary Geologist predicts uranium’s green credentials will revitalise US domestic production
Uranium is commonly known as the other yellow metal, because the uranium oxide concentrate produced...
23 Aug 2010
Passport to prosperity program marks out Goldcorp’s Red Lake mine as a champion employer
Ontario Mining Association member Goldcorp's Red Lake mine has received the 2010 Passport to Prosperity...
23 Aug 2010
Big boost to US coal mining, BLM clears way for more PRB operations
America's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is moving ahead with plans to lease rights to...