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ABB wins $140-million transformers order from China

Zurich, Switzerland, April 3, 2009 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $140 million to deliver transformers to the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) for a high-voltage power corridor that will strengthen the Chinese electricity network and help meet rising demand in [...]

Caterpillar Statement - Re: Detainment of some Caterpillar employees at Caterpillar’s facility in Grenoble, France

“Caterpillar is hoping this matter can be resolved quickly,” said Chris Schena, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for manufacturing operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. “We understand Caterpillar managers in Grenoble are communicating with members of the Works Council today. Our utmost priority is to find a solution that [...]

Sandvik Tooling announces layoff of 490 employees in Sweden

Today, Sandvik Tooling served notice of termination of employment covering a total of 490 employees in Sweden. The notice applies to 120 employees in Sandviken, 350 employees in Gimo and 20 employees in Stockholm. The reduction in the workforce is a consequence of the continued weak demand….more at Sandvik

Alcoa to reduce production at New York plant

PITTSBURGH - Alcoa Inc. said Tuesday it plans to cut production at a plant in New York, but that an arrangement with the New York Power Authority will help it avoid mass layoffs.

Company Announcement: Osborn And Randgold Resources Achieve A Mining Industry First

Attached please find a press release on: In an industry first, bulk materials handling and minerals processing specialist secured an order from Randgold Resources for mobile, track-mounted crushers to be used underground at the Loulo gold mine in West

Major coal mine buys ActiveMine communications

Active Control Technology (ACT) has a new purchase order for ActiveMine, a premier wireless voice communications and tracking system for mines. The system will be installed at an underground coal mine in Illinois that plans rapid growth and long-term operations. The initial installation, scheduled for April 2009, will be the first commercial ActiveMine deployment in Illinois.

Metso’s Annual General Meeting, March 31, 2009: President and CEO Jorma Eloranta’s review

(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) HELSINKI, FINLAND, March 31 / MARKET WIRE/ — Metso Corporation’s company release, March 31, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

At Metso Corporation’s Annual General Meeting starting at 3:00 p.m.

today, President and CEO Jorma Eloranta reports that Metso’s operating environment and business at the beginning of the year have been as [...]

Rubber Lining and Belting Services Offered by RCR Tomlinson

Tomlinson offers rubber lining and belting services to the mining, processing, materials handling, timber and agricultural industries, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.As well as being one of the fastest growing parts of the company,

UBS AG’s holdings in Metso decreased to 0.40 percent

HELSINKI, FINLAND, Mar 31, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Metso Corporation’s company release on March 31, 2009 at 12.15 p.m.
Metso Corporation has been informed about a change in the holding of the mutual funds managed by UBS AG of the paid up share capital of Metso Corporation….more at MarketWatch

Pioneering India’s coal-bed methane development

In a new move to develop coal-methane gas as part of India?s energy program, Atlas Copco equipment is being used to drill holes to depths of 4,167 ft (1,270 m) at coal-methane beds in West Bengal, India. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd (GEECL),

New fully-mobile crushing station

long-term expertise in designing steel structures, crawler travel systems and apron feeders, as well as all types of equipment for further transportation of crushed material, the whole system is engineered by Sandvik and equipped with genuine parts. A

Brisbane’s first mining technology study

highly developed industry cluster consists of specialist producers and services providers in the following areas: . Mining engineering . Mining equipment manufacturing . Mining and resource management . Commodity transportation . Remote positioning .