News Archive

July 2013
18 Jul 2013
Downer Blasting Services (DBS) awarded $230 million in contract extensions
DBS has been awarded a three year contract extensions with Yamcoal Australia, Sojitz and Saracen...
18 Jul 2013
Gold slump drops PAI to all-time low
SNL MEG’s Pipeline Activity Index (PAI) has been struggling through 2013, slumping to the lowest...
18 Jul 2013
Sandvik Mining’s drill compressor management system cuts fuel consumption
Recent test have indicated that the patented Sandvik Compressor Management System (CMS) has reduced fuel...
18 Jul 2013
Terex Washing Systerms announce attendance at Bauma Africa 2013
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) will be present at the Bauma Africa in Johannesburg from the...
17 Jul 2013
Gold exploration in Africa remains consistent despite downturn
Despite Africa still being the continent with the lowest per capita gross domestic product, in...
17 Jul 2013
Peruvian mining capital grew 20% in early 2013 but Glencore Xstrata now selling Las Bambas
In Peru, the aggregate amount of investments in mining increased by 20% over the first...
17 Jul 2013
Brigade to showcase Smarteye and other safety products at Bauma Africa
Brigade Electronics will showcase a diverse range of its most durable radar and camera systems,...
17 Jul 2013
MDM appointed as DFS and FEED lead consultants for Dugbe 1 Project, Liberia
MDM Engineering Group (MDM), the minerals process and project management company has received a Letter...
16 Jul 2013
New ceramic composite could extend life of mining equipment
A new super-strong ceramic has been developed at the University of Western Australia which has...
16 Jul 2013
Wabtec to provide bogies for iron ore freight cars in Mauritania
Wabtec Corporation recently signed a $21 million contract with the National Industrial and Mining Company...
16 Jul 2013
Low-cost mobile method for environmentally-sound, leachate and waste water disposal
The Neptune Evaporator System manufactured by Neptune Systems is a new and low-cost method for environmentally-sound...
16 Jul 2013
AIMEX’s international profile continues to grow
International trade pavilions, trade delegations, and the largest-ever footprint of overseas exhibitors will be a...