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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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
12 Nov 2010
Fourth Nordic Exploration award won by discoverer of Kevitsa nickel-copper deposit
The Fourth Nordic Exploration Award 2010 was awarded to geologist Dr. Tapani Mutanen for: His extensive and...
12 Nov 2010
Australia-China relationship gets top vote from Alexander Downer: India, not so hot
Australia has the best relationship with China of any country in the Western world, according...
12 Nov 2010
New IEA report predicts continuing rise in global coal use
A new report released this week by the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that primary...
11 Nov 2010
Cypress PSoC chip in special Chile mine rescue camera from Aries Industries
PSoC® helped shrink critical circuit board to enable small form-factor of Aries camera involved in the...
11 Nov 2010
Mintec to release latest MS3D software, which will please open-pit mine operators
Mintec says: "version 6.0 of MineSight's flagship product, MS3D, is about to make a big...
11 Nov 2010
Varel International agrees to acquire patented rotary percussion system from Renegade Drilling Tools
Varel International, a leading manufacturer of drill bits and global supplier to the industry, has signed a...
10 Nov 2010
Metso makes assembled crushers attractive to iron ore customer
Metso Minerals assembled crushers save time and improve safety for iron ore concentrator in Western...