News Archive

August 2011
11 Aug 2011
Freeport Indonesia making biodiesel from spent mine camp cooking oil
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has embarked on a biodiesel development project, making the fuel from...
11 Aug 2011
Two mining leak detection equipment matching services announced by Uson
Mining and minerals processors seeking increased production efficiencies and lower costs now possible with use...
11 Aug 2011
AIMEX shines the spotlight on mine safety in September
Many AIMEX exhibitors will, next month, feature technology aimed at improving safety at mine sites. Many...
10 Aug 2011
Statistical data reconciliation in metallurgical plants
Frédéric Flament and Donald Leroux of Algosys comment in the latest issue of QMASTOR's...
10 Aug 2011
Bridon showing new dragline rope at AIMEX to reduce mining costs
Bridon will display a new dragline rope for the mining industry on Stand B1047 during...
10 Aug 2011
BHP Billiton moving to owner mining in Pilbara iron ore
BHP Billiton has signed a Heads of Agreement with Leighton Holdings to acquire the HWE...
09 Aug 2011
Mintec opening UK office for Europe, North Africa and Central Asia
Arizona-based Mintec will broaden the global reach of its MineSight software by opening a London...
09 Aug 2011
Micromine 2011: intuitive usability with enhanced workflow methodologies and logical processes
Micromine has released Micromine 2011, the latest version of its flagship exploration and mine modelling...
08 Aug 2011
Foreign mining investment in China tops $175 billion
Intierra Resource Intelligence has released updated figures on foreign mining investment levels in China. The Intierra...
08 Aug 2011
Ampcontrol to replicate longwall operation at AIMEX display
Ampcontrol will replicate a working longwall mine, fitted out with its specialist electrical and electronics...
07 Aug 2011
Multotec’s pinless screen panel fastening system that is growing in demand from mines worldwide
Multotec's popular polyurethane Saddle Top screen frame system has evolved rapidly from an initial innovative...
05 Aug 2011
ThoroughTec launching advanced new mine training simulators at AIMEX
ThoroughTec Simulation will offer hands-on experience of its new CYBERMINE4 mining and construction training simulation...