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27 Oct 2014
Improved Atlas answers mine planners’ needs
MineSight presented numerous improvements in last week’s release of Atlas 1.9, many of them in...
27 Oct 2014
Dassault Systèmes release new scheduling software
Dassault Systèmes has released the latest version of GEOVIA MineSched™. The software has been claimed...
27 Oct 2014
Rio Tinto extends tenure of CFO and Chief Executive
The Rio Tinto board has extended the tenure of Chief Executive Sam Walsh and CFO...
24 Oct 2014
Boart Longyear and Centerbridge Partners agree recapitalisation
Boart Longyear’s largest shareholder, Centerbridge Partners, has agreed to increase its investment in the company...
24 Oct 2014
2014 sees 25% budget reduction in nonferrous metals exploration
It has been estimated that the worldwide total budget for nonferrous metals exploration has dropped...
24 Oct 2014
Atlas Copco and RCT unite to offer underground mobile equipment automation
The world of underground mining is becoming increasingly challenging. Issues associated with deeper orebodies, increasing...
24 Oct 2014
Record order for Holman Wilfley delivered to Namakwa Sands
Holman Wilfley has announced one of its largest single product order deliveries to date, providing...
24 Oct 2014
Komatsu concept more than doubles track life for mining dozers
Komatsu has introduced Dual Bushing Track, a new undercarriage concept for large dozers, which it...
23 Oct 2014
Poland’s coal difficulties and the JSW example
Poland’s Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa SA (JSW), the largest producer of high-quality hard (type 35) coking...
23 Oct 2014
Jean-Sébastien Jacques, Rio Tinto Copper, is new ICA Chair
The International Copper Association (ICA) has appointed Jean-Sébastien Jacques, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Copper,...
23 Oct 2014
CiDRA and KROHNE to deliver SONARtrac systems to Sino Iron
CiDRA has announced the successful completion of a further project win with KROHNE Australia for...
23 Oct 2014
Haver Australia offers screen refurbishment service
Haver Australia is offering clients a refurbishment service for Haver & Tyler vibrating screens, which...