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09 Dec 2009
Smart grid should provide a big stimulus to copper demand
The US is gearing up to change to the smart grid, a planned network that will...
08 Dec 2009
Atlas Copco optimistic for the future after tough year
There was a different atmosphere at this year's Atlas Copco lunch for the mining and construction...
08 Dec 2009
Whitehaven buys 300-m Bucyrus longwall capable of retrofit to LTCC
Bucyrus will supply Whitehaven Coal's North Narrabri mine with a 300-m longwall with a capacity...
07 Dec 2009
Rio Tinto establishes new centre for research into new technologies for mineral sorting
Rio Tinto and The University of Queensland have announced the formation of the Rio Tinto Centre...
07 Dec 2009
German mining equipment manufacturers expect record in sales amounting to €4 billion
The VDMA reports a 10% increase in turnover makes 2009 the best year in history ever...
04 Dec 2009
Its all happening in the Nordic Region, including Finland’s largest mining project
Latest issue of International Mining Project News available (December 4):This week, International Mining attended the...
04 Dec 2009
Aurizon wins environmental award at Quebec Exploration 2009
Aurizon Mines has received the ‘e3 Plus' award from the Association de L'Exploration Miniere du...
04 Dec 2009
CiDRA supplies more for the Los Pelambres expansion
CiDRA Minerals Processing has been awarded, through Bechtel Chile Ltda, an additional contract to supply...
03 Dec 2009
New Logimine ‘openQUARRY’ range including free control software for open pit management
There is constant pressure to not only maximise operational output but also to reduce operating costs...
03 Dec 2009
International Council on Mining & Metals calls for joint action on climate change
During 2009 ICMM's Council of CEOs, which consists of 19 Chief Executive Officers of many...
02 Dec 2009
Doe Run gift will fund foundation for new mine building at experimental mine
A $150,000 donation from The Doe Run Company will be used to fund the foundation...
02 Dec 2009
FLSmidth wins advanced materials handling contract for Toromoch in Peru
FLSmidth has signed a contract with Chinese-owned Minera Chinalco Perú (MCP) for equipment for its...