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02 Nov 2010
GIS system for mine fleet management
Australian company iVolve has released its new iControlTM product, providing complete real-time monitoring and control of...
02 Nov 2010
SNC-Lavalin to revamp sulphuric acid plants for Jordan Phosphate Mines Co
SNC-Lavalin has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Jordan Phosphate Mines...
02 Nov 2010
Cape Lambert iron ore upgrade recognised for engineering excellence
Rio Tinto's A$1.1 billion Cape Lambert Upgrade project has won a High Commendation from Engineers...
01 Nov 2010
Gemcom Whittle 4.4 significantly increases NPV with latest advancements in strategic mine planning
New Simultaneous Optimisation module incorporates techniques shown to increase NPV by as much as 25%,...
01 Nov 2010
BASF announces MSHA approval of Meyco TSL 865 for underground coal mining applications
The Meyco Global Underground Construction business of BASF reports that MSHA in the US has approved...
01 Nov 2010
Newmont announces Supplier of the Year award recipients
Newmont Mining announced the 2010 recipients of its Supplier of the Year awards last month...
01 Nov 2010
Mine Planning & Software
IT played its role in the fantastic rescue last month in Chile (http://www.im-mining.com/2010/10/14/san-jose-rescue-proceedingsuccessfully-first-miners-out/). The collapse...
29 Oct 2010
Doe Run showcases revolutionary lead processing technology globally
One of the most immediate challenges facing the global lead industry is environmental impact, Jerry...
29 Oct 2010
First use of Sinamics SL150 cycloconverters for grinding mills: Siemens to modernise ore mill drive
Canada's Quadra FNX Mining has commissioned Siemens to modernise the drive in a SAG mill...
29 Oct 2010
Caterpillar produces 500th 797 363-t capacity ultra-class truck
Caterpillar recently manufactured and shipped the 500th 797 large mining truck to a coal mining...
29 Oct 2010
Reports bullish on metals, coal demand, says National Mining Association
There are "few convincing signs" that supply of metals will match booming global demand for...
28 Oct 2010
New PRO3 Immersive simulator and Caterpillar 793F truck a perfect match
Immersive Technologies demonstrated it's new, next generation, PRO3 advanced equipment simulator at Caterpillar's premiere customer...