News Archive

May 2011
10 May 2011
Awards from BHP Billiton for execution of the Iron Ore Expansion Program in WA
The Fluor SKM Joint Venture (FAST JV) has received new awards from BHP Billiton to...
09 May 2011
Bucyrus continuous miners excel in underground potash mine
The success of its first unit has led satisfied Canadian customer Agrium to make the...
09 May 2011
Vale receives biggest ore carrier in the world
Anchored in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, is the new ship Vale Brasil, commissioned by...
09 May 2011
Two leading consultants join forces to provide global mineral information
Raw Materials Group (RMG), mineral economists based in Stockholm, Sweden has concluded a strategic partner...
09 May 2011
Apron feeders for Mauretania iron ore operations
Two Aumund arched-plate apron feeders, each with a conveying capacity of 6000 t/h, are heading for...
06 May 2011
Much iron ore news on Gindalbie, Sherwin Iron, Rio Tinto’s Simfer and Centaurus Metals, Pebble starts prefeasibility with potential to produce 53,000 Mlb copper, 50 Moz gold and 2,800 Mlb molybdenum, and much more….
Northern Dynasty is starting prefeasibility studies for the Pebble copper-gold-molybdenum project in southwest Alaska. The...
06 May 2011
Bucyrus mine excavators pass major milestone of 100,000 operating hours in oil sands and gold
Two Bucyrus RH200 excavators achieved elite status by surpassing 100,000 operating hours in December 2010. Both...
06 May 2011
Multotec spirals popular in global mining industry for gravity concentration
Multotec's spirals division has reported a growth of more than 70% compared to the previous...
06 May 2011
Mincom releases MineScape 5.2 with continued advancements for geologic modelling and mine design
Mincom, a leading global provider of software and services to asset-intensive industries, has released an...
05 May 2011
Fenner launches new range of ultra high strength Wedge belts for tough applications
Designed specifically for use in heavy duty and harsh conditions, the global launch of the...
05 May 2011
Wowo Gap exploration meets international standards
An internationally experienced independent expert in nickel laterite exploration data and modelling has praised Perth-based...
05 May 2011
Sandvik Mining and Construction signs iron ore project order in Latin America
Sandvik Mining and Construction has signed a major materials handling contract with a major mining...