News Archive

February 2011
09 Feb 2011
Rapid 3D mapping of mines in Africa
Global Geomatics is set to revolutionise the survey market in Africa following the purchase of...
08 Feb 2011
Back on top! Raw Materials Group forecasts strong metal prices for 2011
RMG forecasts another strong year in metal price increases, at a rate similar to 2010,...
08 Feb 2011
Cummins Tier 4 engine interim “clear advantage” on show at ConExpo
Cummins will present one of the largest displays of Tier 4 Interim engines, exhaust after-treatment...
08 Feb 2011
African iron ore projects: potential for new supply
Traditional iron ore producers in Australia and Brazil are investing heavily to grow their production...
07 Feb 2011
Dumas extends its mine contracting work in Central America by acquisition
Dumas Contracting has acquired International Specialized Mining Services (ISMS), a Central American-focused underground mining contractor. It...
07 Feb 2011
Shaft Sinkers progresses after London listing
Shaft Sinkers Holdings, the international shaft sinking and underground construction group, provides an update on trading...
07 Feb 2011
Dover’s Pump Solutions Group acquires the EnviroGear pump product line
Pump Solutions Group (PSG), a business unit operating within the Dover Fluid Management Segment of...
04 Feb 2011
WPG Resources (WPG) in strategic joint venture and investment in clean coal sector
WPG Resources has signed an MOU agreement with Evergreen Energy, a green energy technology solutions...
04 Feb 2011
Mine Net Mesh being developed to track underground miners
American Mine Research is developing electronic equipment to track underground miners. AMR's new underground wireless...
04 Feb 2011
Becker Mining appoints new Vice President
Becker Mining Systems - the global supplier of underground mine-wide solutions - has reinforced its team of...
03 Feb 2011
Newmont buys Fronteer and adds almost 6 Moz to resources in Nevada
Newmont Mining, the current subject of International Mining's ‘Great Mines' series (see above), and Fronteer...
03 Feb 2011
ABB drive for mine pumps, conveyors and more wins award
The Frost & Sullivan 2010 European Medium Voltage Drives New Product Innovation Award is presented...