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Mining news: analysisRealistic Simulation Accelerates Safety Evaluation of Mine DesignsGlobal mining company achieves significant productivity gains with 3-D mine models developed with Abaqus finite element analysis software. NMA speaks out on coal mine safety and climate changeUnderground coal mine operators are moving aggressively to comply with the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006 at the same time as they voluntarily push to formalise new risk management practices designed to help the industry identify, eliminate and manage conditions and practices that have the greatest [...] Embedding sustainability for enduring project valueSusanne Cooper and Nick Fleming* of SKM note that “sustainability is not just a political buzz word used to satisfy the concerns of stakeholders or environmentalists; it is critical to the success and longevity of projects. Sustainability principles are now broadly accepted by project teams as a useful compass to guide planning and design decisions. [...] Revenues soaring but with costs eating into margins, is this as good as it gets for many miners?A report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mine As good as it gets?, shows that while revenues of the top 40 mining companies grew by 32% in 2007, costs increased by 38%, thereby reducing margins. The fifth annual report provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial performance and position of the global mining industry and also discusses [...] Recirculating Conveyor System “turns on” at Martin Engineering Center for InnovationA three-conveyor system that can carry material in a continuous loop is the among the most advanced capabilities of Martin Engineering’s new Research and Development Center in Neponset, Illinois, USA. Carlson Software And Rajant Corporation Announce Partnership To Deliver Mining And Construction SolutionsMALVERN, PA, June 10, 2008 – Rajant Corporation, a leading provider of portable, reliable, and adaptable wireless networking solutions, announced today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Carlson Software to provide world-class productivity solutions primarily for the mining and construction industries. More robust and more powerful than everAs soon as the latest generation of mature technologies concentrates solely on making opti-mum features even better, customers get much more than a basic product. And these innova-tive extras are the icing on the cake. The new DFT truck scales from Schenck Process have received top marks for their noteworthy optimisations. [...] Intellection and Bruker collaborateBruker AXS, one of the world leading manufacturers of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray spectrometry equipment, and mineral analysis technology company Intellection have established a new strategic collaboration agreement which builds on the strong existing OEM relationship between the companies. Under this agreement, Intellection will expand its range of products and services, directly supplying XRF [...] Martin Engineering Center for Innovation to undertake cooperative research to improve industry(Neponset IL)—Cooperative research programs with industry leaders to solve identified material handling problems are a significant part of the mission of Martin Engineering’s new Center for Bulk Materials Handling Innovation (CFI). Mineral Production Data Reflect Economic SlowdownThe USGS releases mineral information essential to the U.S. economy and national security. Adex Mining awards contract for mineralogy assessmentToronto, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - Adex Mining Inc. (”Adex” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ADE) is pleased to announce the award of an ore mineralogy assessment contract for the development of tungsten, molybdenum, tin and indium at the Mount Pleasant Mine Property (the “Property”) located in southwestern New Brunswick. Adex Mining Awards Contract to SGS Lakefield Research Limited for Mineralogy Assessment StudiesTORONTO, ONTARIO–(MARKET WIRE)–May 21, 2008 — Adex Mining Inc. (”Adex” or the “Company”) (CDNX:ADE.V - News) is pleased to announce the award of an ore mineralogy assessment contract for the development of tungsten, molybdenum, tin and indium at the Mount Pleasant Mine Property (the “Property”) located in southwestern New Brunswick. |
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