17 Nov 2010
New conveyor idler aligner delivers improved safety, precise adjustment
Proper alignment is an extremely important factor in a conveyor system, as a misaligned belt...
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17 Nov 2010
Ferrochrome – who will capitalise on South Africa’s limits?
The challenges being faced by ferrochrome producers in South Africa are drastically impacting the industry. From being...
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17 Nov 2010
Record breaking attendance at Trimble’s 5th international user conference
Trimble opened its 5th international users conference last week with more than 2,900 registered attendees...
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16 Nov 2010
Caterpillar in biggest deal of its history, to buy Bucyrus International
Caterpillar clearly believes in a strong future for the mining industry. It and Bucyrus International...
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16 Nov 2010
Versatile handling equipment for underground mining use
Manitou South Africa, a subsidiary of Manitou BF in France, is a local market leader...
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16 Nov 2010
New drag and hoist ropes for open-pit mine draglines
Specialist supplier wire and rope solutions Bridon International recently unveiled its latest innovation in dragline ropes....
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16 Nov 2010
Contribute to the annual survey of how miners/explorers rate the investment climate around the world
The Fraser Institute, a Canadian economic think tank, is now conducting its annual survey of...
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15 Nov 2010
PotashCorp and BHP Billiton comment on withdrawal of tender offer
Yesterday Potash Corp of Saskatchewan issued the following statement in response to the announcement by...
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15 Nov 2010
ABB held global Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) user meeting in Las Vegas
ABB Switzerland organized the fourth global GMD last month with the conference hosting over 150...
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15 Nov 2010
Caterpillar’s new 992K High-Lift, large wheel loader offers greater truck-loading flexibility
The new Cat® 992K High-Lift provides an added choice for mines using large wheel loaders to load...
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15 Nov 2010
Tunnel Radio receives MSHA approval for MineAx digital tracking – VHF version
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently issued a Revised Approval Modification Program (RAMP)...
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12 Nov 2010
Brazil’s Port of Acu is to be an important iron ore and coal facility
Construction work is well underway on the new Port of Acu, a huge project being...
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