News Archive

October 2010
07 Oct 2010
Barrick selects Maptek technology for Pascua-Lama gold-silver project
Barrick has selected the Maptek VulcanTM mine planning and scheduling tools for implementation at the...
07 Oct 2010
Weir Minerals MC mill circuit slurry pump success in DRC
A Warman MC mill circuit slurry pump on trial at First Quantum Minerals' Frontier mine...
07 Oct 2010
De Beers’ Finsch diamond mine implements collision warning system underground
For several decades, the leading mining houses in South Africa have gone to great lengths...
06 Oct 2010
World first technology and strategic Russian/South African partnership set to assist in conquering the global 1.3 billion tonne steel market
An initial investment by OAO Severstal, one of the world's leading integrated steel and mining...
06 Oct 2010
Hansford Sensors highlight benefits of on-line monitoring using HS-423 dual output sensors
Pressure to deliver high productivity whilst keeping costs down has over the last two decades...
06 Oct 2010
MBE Minerals Palla mill is very viable for ultra fine grinding
As IM's October issue begins mailing to readers with the annual commi9nution review, we examine...
05 Oct 2010
Multotec’s mineral processing highlights at Electra Mining
At Electra Mining Africa 2010, Multotec is exhibiting an extensive suite of products. Engineers on the...
05 Oct 2010
Digital network and VoIP telephone intrinsically safe approved for underground mine use
Mine Site Technologies (MST) has received Intrinsically Safe, IECEx Certificates of Conformity for two key...
05 Oct 2010
Fugro awarded two specialist marine drilling contracts for mining projects
Fugro Seacore has been awarded two contracts in the marine seabed investigation and construction support service...
04 Oct 2010
TRIO and Pilot Crushtec working together to help African mines’ with crushing and screening
TRIO says that one of its "greatest strengths is the close relationship shared with value...
04 Oct 2010
Hitachi introduces the EH4000ACII – 222 t capacity haul truck
Hitachi's latest rigid-frame truck - the electric-drive EH4000ACII - is ready to roll. It combines Hitachi's...
04 Oct 2010
FutureGen 2.0 to position the US as a leader in innovative technologies for reducing carbon emissions from existing coal-fired power plants
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced that the Department of Energy has signed final...