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Mocap manufactures a self-fusing silicone tape.  It is particularly suitable in underground mines for insulating electrical and communication connections against moisture, salt, and general deterioration.  This tape is pure silicone and has no adhesive.  It has a 300% stretch so users can stretch the tape around motor connections, for example, similar to heat shrinkable, but[…]

Mine Procurement Solutions (MPS), which comprises MPS South Africa, MPS Tanzania and MPS Mozambique has sold 100% of its controlling shares to Vhaselwa Engineering & Management Consulting (VEM). A new entity, known as the Akhani Group has been formed. MPS says “the merger of two leading service providers for mining, oil and gas, and energy[…]

Seeking Alpha says “there are some metals analysts who believe that zinc will be in deficit from 2016; and then there are some who believe that global zinc demand has already surpassed supply in 2013. But after years of range-bound trading and zinc prices see-sawing between $0.8/lb and $1.2/lb there seems to be growing consensus[…]

ZEI has released RailREADY™, a premium coal train dust control product line used primarily as a car topping to prevent material loss from rail cars or trucks while in transit. RailREADY cures quickly and is a cost effective method to control product loss and dust. It is also an environmentally safe product with a convenient[…]

Intergraph® has released SmartPlant® Fusion 2014, the latest version of its solution for EPC companies and plant operators to rapidly find, capture, organise, link and visualise large volumes of information through a simple web portal. As Intergraph notes, “trustworthy engineering data and documentation is essential to effective project delivery and safe, efficient operations. However, EPCs[…]

Sandvik has opened a major new repair, rebuild and support centre in Orange, New South Wales, designed to deliver industry-leading levels of service, as well as environmental, health and safety performance to mining operations throughout the state’s Central West. Its new Orange High Productivity Centre incorporates a modern, high-tech repair and rebuild facility, including a[…]

Underground coal bolter miners have a tough life in harsh conditions. After just four to five years of life underground, they can look almost worn out – but in the case of Sandvik’s MB series of bolter miners, the company says “these machines have the inherent durability and strength that allows them to be completely[…]

Around one quarter of Queensland’s (Australia) coal production is in the red according to the latest industry data provided to Treasurer Tim Nicholls in the lead-up to the June state budget. The bleak outlook headlines a ‘Strong Choices’ submission from the Queensland Resources Council compiled with the assistance of independent economic consultants, Wood MacKenzie and[…]

NMA recently welcomed new member Hitachi Consulting, the global management consulting and IT services business of Hitachi Ltd, a global technology leader and a catalyst of sustainable societal change. In that same spirit—and building on its technology heritage—Hitachi Consulting is a catalyst of positive business change by delivering measurable, sustainable business results and a better[…]

After re-introducing the Santasalo (http://www.santasalo.com/)  brand name for its industrial gear business early this year, Santasalo Moventas will push forward this brand at a number of mining and minerals expositions underscoring its global commitment to the mining industry. This year it has already exhibited at Expomin in Santiago, Chile and the CIM (Canadian Institute of[…]