News Archive

February 2014
28 Feb 2014
First mine exploration in France for decades
As a result of detailed metallogenic and country studies, Variscan Mines has focussed its efforts...
28 Feb 2014
Aastha Urja (AUPL) calls for coal supply for the east of India
AUPL has an opportunity for coal supply in the eastern region of India. The company...
28 Feb 2014
New coalition to support American mineral science and information activities
Fifteen organizations have formed the new Mineral Science and Information Coalition (MSIC) to advocate for...
28 Feb 2014
Statement from DRC co-operatives: buying our materials saves lives
Mining co-operatives in DRC have issued a joint statement summarising the impact of the US...
27 Feb 2014
Meridian Drilling completes landmark Allana Potash project in Ethiopia
UK and Dubai headquartered Meridian Drilling is looking forward to fresh challenges after concluding its...
27 Feb 2014
Tonkolili Iron Ore designs for expansion
Ausenco has been awarded a Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract for the Phase...
27 Feb 2014
New maximum duty knife gate valve for abrasive, cyclone use from DeZURIK
DeZURIK now offers the new KGC-MD Maximum Duty Cast Knife Gate Valve. These valves are...
27 Feb 2014
Do mining companies have a ‘social licence’ to operate?
Australian mining companies are employing a debatable and ill-defined concept to justify their presence in...
26 Feb 2014
Back to the salt mines, Asian demand forecast to grow at almost 5%/y to 2018
Worldwide demand for salt is predicted to rise by 2.7% annually between 2013 and 2018,...
26 Feb 2014
Latest Schedule Optimizer a great boost for MineSight users
Mintec says it is further distancing itself “from the competition with the newest release of...
26 Feb 2014
SMARTS™ II has dynamic real-time scheduling, improved usability, 3D graphics and web interface
Minetec has introduced SMARTS II, an enhanced version of its flagship mine management and control...
26 Feb 2014
Altaaqa Global wins Power Project of the Year at Middle East Electricity Awards
Altaaqa Global, as a global temporary power and energy solution specialist, recently won Power Project...