News Archive

January 2011
07 Jan 2011
Strategic role for rare earths in clean energy technologies – the truth, no hype
The National Mining Association notes the critical role of rare earth minerals and other materials...
07 Jan 2011
Flooding keeps force majeure in place for Macarthur mines
On December 3, 2010, key Australian coal miner Macarthur Coal had declared force majeure to customers...
07 Jan 2011
New National Mining Association supplier member is fast growing in a high-tech sector
RSL Fiber Systems, an East Hartford, Connecticut-based developer of advanced lighting solutions and integrated illumination systems,...
06 Jan 2011
Xstrata Nickel teams with Sudbury college on biodiversity
Ontario Mining Association member Xstrata Nickel is supporting the efforts of College Boreal in Sudbury...
06 Jan 2011
Varel International acquires patented ‘Rotary Percussion System’ from Renegade Tools
Varel International, a leading manufacturer of drill bits and global supplier to the drilling industry,...
06 Jan 2011
Widespread Energy announces dredge mining concept studies for phosphate project
New Zealand-based Widespread Energy Ltd, the operator of the Chatham Rise Rock Phosphate Project, has...
05 Jan 2011
Aurora’s Beacon News reports Cat to suspend planned mining excavator programme
According to local Aurora, Illinois-based newspaper, The Beacon News, Caterpillar has this week informed employees...
05 Jan 2011
The New Year 2011 sees Russia’s leading potash miners propose a merger, Atlas Iron looking at a Giralia takeover in the Pilbara, and KRL on track to become a top coal producer
In the first 2011 issue of International Mining Project News, Russia's OJSC Uralkali and OJSC...
05 Jan 2011
Sandvik receives first order for iron ore/coal shiploader for EMO terminal in the Netherlands
Sandvik Mining and Construction has signed a contract with Erts- en Kolen Overslagbedrijf Maasvlakte (EKOM)...
05 Jan 2011
Leyshon Resources focusses on the potential of mining coal to satisfy Chinese demand
Leyshon Resources is of the view that with the escalating demand for all types of...
05 Jan 2011
Zinc market outlook – first-quarter 2011; RBC Capital Markets predicts rebound
After a 6.2% decline in 2009, RBC forecasts a rebound in global zinc demand of...
04 Jan 2011
Mining tax group failed to properly secure future of nation’s mineral resources – Australian Geoscientists
Australia can ill afford to wait four years until 2015 before the Federal Government honors...