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22 Oct 2010
Greed, corruption and war in the global diamond trade
Blood on the Stone is a new book by Ian Smillie. It is a gripping...
22 Oct 2010
MMC Norilsk Nickel implements SAP software system for Russian operations
MMC Norilsk Nickel, major producer of base, precious and rare earth metals, has completed the implementation...
21 Oct 2010
First Sandvik QE440 scalping screen in North America, in the Smoky Mountains
High up in the Smoky mountains, in Topton, North Carolina, set in a scenic beautiful...
21 Oct 2010
Rollout of ABT fail-safe brakes at Xstrata Mount Isa Mines’ George Fisher mine
Following a year of consultation between its engineers and staff at Xstrata Mount Isa Mines, Mount...
21 Oct 2010
Mincom announces winners of 2010 Innovation & Excellence in Asset Management awards at Americas Summit
Mincom, widely covered in the upcoming November issue's software focus, yesterday announced the winners of...
21 Oct 2010
Massey to idle underground production at all mines for safety meetings
Massey Energy will idle production at its 92 underground coal producing sections on October 29...
20 Oct 2010
Canada’s aspiring potash miners not for sale?
 By Marc Davis, www.BNWnews.ca In spite of a flurry of headlines in recent weeks heralding...
20 Oct 2010
Protocol signed by Russia’s State Commission on Mineral Reserves with CRIRSCO
Working in collaboration with the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) - an...
20 Oct 2010
World’s biggest wheel loader maker, LiuGong posts record first half 2010
LiuGong Machinery, the leading global China-based heavy construction equipment manufacturer, continues its juggernaut-like growth, posting...
20 Oct 2010
Managing tyres at an Arctic iron ore mine
OTR Tyres has been managing an earthmover tyre contract at the Sydvaranger mine near Kirkenes...
19 Oct 2010
Patriot Coal Wells preparation plant receives prestigious Sentinels of Safety award
As we collect information for December's feature on coal preparation (send editorial contributions to [email protected])...
19 Oct 2010
Cabo Drilling Panama awarded drill contract by Minera Panama
Minera Panama, a subsidiary of Inmet Mining Corp, has awarded Cabo Drilling Corp subsidiary Cabo Drilling...