News Archive

October 2014
24 Oct 2014
Komatsu concept more than doubles track life for mining dozers
Komatsu has introduced Dual Bushing Track, a new undercarriage concept for large dozers, which it...
23 Oct 2014
Poland’s coal difficulties and the JSW example
Poland’s Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa SA (JSW), the largest producer of high-quality hard (type 35) coking...
23 Oct 2014
Jean-Sébastien Jacques, Rio Tinto Copper, is new ICA Chair
The International Copper Association (ICA) has appointed Jean-Sébastien Jacques, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Copper,...
23 Oct 2014
CiDRA and KROHNE to deliver SONARtrac systems to Sino Iron
CiDRA has announced the successful completion of a further project win with KROHNE Australia for...
23 Oct 2014
Haver Australia offers screen refurbishment service
Haver Australia is offering clients a refurbishment service for Haver & Tyler vibrating screens, which...
22 Oct 2014
Alberto Benavides (Minas Buenaventura) to be inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame
Alberto Benavides de la Quintana (1920-2014) is a considered to be one of the leading...
22 Oct 2014
Sierra Gorda copper mine, Chile, officially inaugurated
Sierra Gorda mine – one of the largest and fastest-developed mining projects in the world...
22 Oct 2014
Sandvik celebrates 20-year relationship with Northparkes Mines
Recently, Northparkes Mines’ copper/gold mine, in the Central West of NSW, Australia, celebrated its 20th...
22 Oct 2014
Wirtgen SM replacing conventional methods in Xinjiang coal
The first Wirtgen 2200 SM 3.8 surface miner is being used in the Chinese province...
21 Oct 2014
Wilhelm Löbbe and Konrad Grebe (coal plow) to be inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame
Developers of the coal plow, Wilhelm Löbbe and Konrad Grebe will be inducted in the...
21 Oct 2014
Harmony Gold wins ‘top honours’ for carbon disclosure/reporting
Harmony Gold Mining Co has been recognised by the CDP South Africa as the top...
21 Oct 2014
Enabling emulsion explosives to deliver consistent, reliable blasts
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals and claiming to be “the world's leading supplier...