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26 Jul 2010
ABB’s evolved 800xA rewrites the rulebook on automation systems to make the most out of resources
Since its introduction in 2004, ABB's IndustrialIT Extended Automation System 800xA has been sold to...
26 Jul 2010
Last minute agreement postpones crisis but leaves KP integrity resting on more Zimbabwean promises
Campaign groups Partnership Africa Canada and Global Witness has acknowledged that a deal reached by...
23 Jul 2010
VR Steel designs and manufactures the largest fabricated rope shovel bucket ever made
VR Steel has completed the largest fabricated rope shovel bucket in the world. This first-of-its-kind...
23 Jul 2010
MSHA makes final approval of VoIP enabled MinePhone for reliable communication and tracking underground
The Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone handset for underground two-way communications, has received MSHA...
23 Jul 2010
More life for Palabora; an iron ore future?
A collaboration has been announced between one of the world's great copper mines, Palabora Mining...
23 Jul 2010
Honeywell’s HC900 control system makes plant life simpler with faster installation and efficient monitoring to avoid operator slip-ups
Honeywell has announced new features for its 900 Control Station touch screen operator interface, part...
22 Jul 2010
Belt analysis by APC of conveyed material at Garzweiler lignite mine
International Mining's August issue includes an Operation Focus on the Garzweiler lignite mine in Germany....
22 Jul 2010
And protection of the Garzweiler belts from fire
The German fire brigade specifies Iveco Trakker construction vehicles with fire-fighting bodywork and an Allison...
22 Jul 2010
ICMM provides advice on HIA for mining companies and unveils partnership map stretching across six themes
ICMM has revealed two publications available for immediate download, a summary version of ICMM's Good...
21 Jul 2010
Bucyrus & Cliffs unveil America’s first modern automated longwall plow system
Yesterday the Boards of Directors and senior management of Cliffs Natural Resources and Bucyrus International, world...
21 Jul 2010
NMA files suit against EPA and Army Corps over moratorium on Appalachian coal permits
Regulatory bodies in the US are embattled, MSHA against Massey Coal and the EPA against...
21 Jul 2010
Gain increased efficiencies with integrated project and company features in comprehensive mining database
Metals Economics Group (MEG) has released the latest version of its MineSearch online database. New...