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28 Aug 2014
Boliden Garpenberg high technology mine expansion inaugurated
High-efficiency and largely automated methods are now employed at Garpenberg (IM, June 2008, pp8-14), where...
28 Aug 2014
Komatsu’s AC-drive 730E-8 mining truck offers higher haul speeds, simpler maintenance
Komatsu Australia has announced a new AC-drive version of its 730E-8 mine truck, “providing higher...
28 Aug 2014
SNC-Lavalin helps customers prepare for new carbon tax
The implementation of a new carbon tax in South Africa is set for 2016 and...
28 Aug 2014
Mining industry commends Mines Ministers for supporting transparency of mining payments
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)...
27 Aug 2014
Platform to provide insight into South Africa’s gold industry launched today
This is Gold, a collaborative and web-based initiative to provide insight into the gold industry,...
27 Aug 2014
Howden launches unique mining rescue product
Howden Broking Group, the broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has announced the launch of...
27 Aug 2014
Professional Mining Programme launched by Camborne School of Mines
Camborne School of Mines has announced the launch of a pioneering new program, designed to...
27 Aug 2014
Spintronics and Super C – two major developments using rare metals
Avalon Rare Metals notes that rare metals continue to help scientists and engineers advance much...
26 Aug 2014
SNL Metals & Mining: Private capital funds to boost mining M&A in early 2015 with up to $20 billion war chest
The much-anticipated influx of capital from new mining-focused private funds is taking longer than expected...
26 Aug 2014
75,000 wheel tractor-scrapers built by Caterpillar
Last week Caterpillar employees marked a major milestone commemorating the production of 75,000 wheel tractor-scrapers...
26 Aug 2014
Deep gold mining cooling with ice
In South Africa, where gold extraction can be from 2,400 m below surface (and much...
26 Aug 2014
Westpro to deliver crusher and thickener to Renard diamond project
Westpro Machinery has announced a confirmed order for a JC4050 jaw crusher (40 in by...