Free Masterclass on mining finance (in London)

In an admirable move to try and help those in London who work in the financial sector in particular who have to deal with mining matters, MinSouth (London and Southern Counties Minerals Industries Institute), in conjunction with the Association of Mining Analysts and corporate law firm Simmons & Simmons has been conducting a series of [...]

Asset Pros Draw Line on Excavator Repairs

The majority of fleet managers are willing to spend up to half of a full-sized crawler excavator’s original purchase price on repairs and parts before turning that machine out, reveals Construction Equipment’s Reader Advisor Board….more Construction Equipment

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan expects huge economic benefits from expansion

SASKATOON - Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan says thousands of jobs will flow from a multibillion-dollar expansion at three of its mines in the province.
The company unveiled some details Wednesday of the economic impact from its $4.8 billion plan to boost capacity at its operations near Rocanville, Cory and Allan….more at Winnipeg [...]

Anglo American is Founding Member of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute

Anglo American is providing its full support as a Founding Member of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) which was launched this week. The Institute will be administered and funded by the Australian Government and is an important global initiative which aims to facilitate the development and deployment of [...]

CANADIAN MINING PERSPECTIVES: Taking the message to Canada’s MPs

By: Marilyn Scales
Last Tuesday, Nov. 18, mining executives from across Canada met in Ottawa for their annual Mining Day on the Hill. Organized by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), the event puts industry supports in the offices of select Members of Parliament and federal officials to deliver the message that our industry deserves their [...]

Bucyrus Receives Order for New 8750 Dragline

Bucyrus announced the signing of a new machine contract with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, Australia for a supply of a new 8750 walking dragline.

Metso´s operating structure changes as of December 1, 2008

Metso shifts into new operating structure as of December 1, 2008 as announced earlier.

Metso discontinues study on structural options

Metso Corporation’s Company release on November 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

Metso announced on August 22, 2008 the initiation of a study, with Goldman Sachs as advisor, to assess value-enhancing opportunities, including structural options….more at Newswire

New Mine Development added to SupplyMine

The 3,710 ha mining concessions making up the gold project are located in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The area is approximately 7 km south of the sub-delegation known as Valle Perdido and approximately 55km south of the city of La Paz.
The access road from Highway 1 to the site is approximately 17km. [...]

Gekko Engineers Morila Makeover

Randgold’s Morila Gold Mine are updating and upgrading their InLine Leach Reactor from an ILR1000CA to an ILR2000BA.  This ILR has produced gold since May 2001 at rates varying between 200 oz/day and 2000 oz/day, depending on feed grade.  It treats gravity gold recovered from three Knelson XD48 concentrators and is a critical component in [...]

New roof bolting plant to strengthen successful Minova operation in China

Minova has continued to raise the pace of its business development in China and it is now set for further growth with the establishment of a roof bolt production plant in Tai’an.  Since its formation in late 2005, Ruichy Minova has experienced increasing demand for its products from the Chinese mining authorities as they continue their drive [...]

M12 range of waterproof connectors available from Altronic Distributors

value within Australia and South East Asia. Since 1993 they have been producing waterproof connectors for agriculture, mining, marine and industrial environments.The M12 range is rated at 5A current load, and is available in 4 and 5 pin