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27 Aug 2009
Submit papers for mineral resources and mine development symposium
The Third International Symposium on Mineral Resources and Mine Development takes place May 26-27, 2010...
26 Aug 2009
Lithium becoming a very hot, high-tech metal and the rush is on
Dan Gleeson writes in IM's September Leader on the growing importance of and interest in...
26 Aug 2009
Inventive miners help improve mine safety
Mine workers have been recognised for their innovations to help improve safety on Queensland (Australia)...
25 Aug 2009
Convergence Training Viewer provides MSHA and OSHA health and safety training modules
Equipment simulators for training are examined in detail in an article in September International Mining. Convergence...
25 Aug 2009
Callidan’s MoistScan MA-100 Bulk Sample Analyser gives fast, accurate results
Callidan Instruments, a microwave moisture analysis specialist, has developed a new bulk sample analyser. The...
24 Aug 2009
Coal producer Murray Energy launches into the manufacture of longwall shields
Ohio-based Murray Energy is the largest independent coal producer in the US. In Illinois, Murray Energy...
24 Aug 2009
inXitu’s new X-Ray diffraction analyser for limestone production
Recent advances in the field of X-Ray diffraction (XRD) now make it possible to easily...
21 Aug 2009
Vale’s worldwide operations raise water reuse to 76%
Vale's 2008 Sustainability Report shows the company to be a leader in the efficient use...
21 Aug 2009
GFMS sees copper’s underlying fundamentals bringing higher prices each year out to 2012
Precious metals consultancy GFMS reports in its 3-Year Copper Forecast - August 2009 publication that...
20 Aug 2009
“Growing recognition of gold as an important and independent asset” – World Gold Council
Gold investment remained very strong in the second quarter of 2009, rising 46% (222 t)...
20 Aug 2009
Newlands Northern underground mine breaks weekly and monthly longwall production records
Newlands Northern underground mine - located in the Bowen basin of Queensland, Australia - is...
19 Aug 2009
Ausdrill and Brandrill to form combined mining services group
Ausdrill and Brandrill have announced a proposed merger of the two companies. The combined mining...