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16 Jul 2010
NMA greets proposed carbon capture legislature as an accelerated pathway to energy independence for the US
National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn released the following statement in support...
15 Jul 2010
New improved ventilation system for underground mining from GIA Industries
A new generation of Swedvent underground ventilation fans and ducting system from GIA Industries offers reduced...
15 Jul 2010
NMA testimony warns against MINER Act changes as it highlights misallocation of government resources while outlining its mine safety principles
National Mining Association (NMA) Senior Vice President Bruce Watzman has outlined the association's principles for...
15 Jul 2010
Rigorous training schedule pays off for Doe Run mine rescue team as they prove skills at 40th Southern Regional Mine Rescue Classic
A mine rescue team from The Doe Run Company recently earned high honors when the...
14 Jul 2010
Pioma wins gold for the FAMUR Group at Poznań International Fair with innovative loco solution
The PIOMALDS 80 locomotive, a joint project of Institute of Mining Technology KOMAG and Pioma,...
14 Jul 2010
Project generation – a key process in exploration today – ‘the Mercenary Geologist’ explains
In his latest 'musing' Mickey Fulp, 'the Mercenary Geologist', considers "the prospect generator model: a...
14 Jul 2010
Global Witness advises DRC companies on due diligence regarding conflict minerals
Rebels, militias and army units have hijacked the trade in mineral ores from eastern Democratic...
13 Jul 2010
Becker Mining Systems expands in Australia through acquisition of the Vale Group
As part of the Becker Group's expansion strategy in Australia, Becker Mining Australia has acquired...
13 Jul 2010
Energy breakthrough as GTL Energy successfully commissions US clean, low-rank coal plant
GTL Energy's first commercial-scale coal upgrading plant module successfully commissioned with successful production of high...
13 Jul 2010
IUCN and Rio Tinto to overcome conservation issues together in three year relationship focussed on sustainable development
IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) and Rio Tinto have entered into a...
12 Jul 2010
Whittle Consulting well prepared to optimise an avalanche of African projects
Whittle Consulting, strategic optimisation specialists for the mining industry worldwide, has announced a number of...
12 Jul 2010
Casella CEL unveils low cost dBadge Lite noise dosimeter capable of surviving any mining environment
Casella CEL has redeveloped its popular lightweight and cable-free dBadge noise dosimeter to increase its...