News Archive

September 2011
09 Sep 2011
The first IPCC conference is almost here…can you afford to miss it?
It is now less than a month to go until the first two-day In-Pit Crushing...
09 Sep 2011
Air Liquide supports Wildhorse Energy’s underground coal gasification plans
Wildhorse Energy, which is focussed on developing underground coal gasification (UCG) and uranium projects in...
09 Sep 2011
GE Energy completes $3.2 billion deal to acquire Converteam
GE says the deal strengthens its "position in $30 billion power conversion and automation  sector....
08 Sep 2011
APS showcases iPhone Personnel Tracker App at AIMEX 2011
Automated Positioning Systems (APS), developer of machine management systems for the surface mining industry have...
08 Sep 2011
Canadian research into deep mining – an IM report
One of the articles in the October isssue considers the great amount of research into...
08 Sep 2011
Komatsu sees success with its flagship WA1200-6 mine wheel loader in Australia
With bucket sizes ranging from 18-35 m3 (depending on materials), it has an operating weight...
07 Sep 2011
Mann+Hummel showing newest underground mine diesel innovations at AIMEX
Mann+Hummel Australia is featuring its latest diesel particulate filters and crankcase ventilation developments on Stand...
07 Sep 2011
Strategic optimisation at Sierra Rutile – aiming to increase production
Snowden is currently working on a project with Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL), which operates the...
07 Sep 2011
AmerCable featuring mining cables at AIMEX
AmerCable is showing mining cables for both open-pit and underground mines on Stand 907 during...
06 Sep 2011
Newcastle Port third phase coal expansion approval
​BHP Billiton has approved a further US$367 million (BHP Billiton share) investment for the third...
06 Sep 2011
Australian miners urged to drive development of Africa’s gold hot spot: Ghana
Australia's African-focused explorers, developers and miners were urged last week to drive a resurgent minerals...
06 Sep 2011
Aureus showcasing low-profile underground mining tyres at AIMEX
Aureus International is putting the spotlight on its low profile, reinforced Eternity underground mining tyres on...