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Mining news: dustRock Mechanics Technology joins Golder AssociatesEnvironmental and ground engineering consultancy Golder Associates (UK) has acquired 100% share equity of Rock Mechanics Technology (RMT). Based in Bretby, Derbyshire, UK, RMT is a highly qualified and experienced team of internationally renowned rock mechanics and geotechnical specialists providing consultancy services to the mining and civil engineering industries. The acquisition of this rock and [...] Maptek recognised as Top 10 companyMaptek has been named one of the 10 best companies to work for in Colorado, in a survey sponsored by Colorado Biz magazine. China’s steel mills may boycott BHP’s ore; dismiss price riseThe Chinese government and steel industry officials are looking at boycotting iron ore imports from BHP Billiton in order to pressurize the Anglo-Australian miner to rethink a somewhat steep price rise, … Caterpillar Announces Acquisition of Leading Brazilian LocomotiveContact: SGS acquires Canadian Environmental & Metallurgical Inc. (CEMI) to enhance dedication to environmental sustainabilityApril 30th 2008/Geneva and Vancouver. SGS is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Canadian Environmental and Metallurgical Inc. (CEMI), a Canadian company with its head office in Vancouver, British Columbia. READERS’ COMMENTS - Oil sands cleanupCMJ readers had much to say about the needed cleanup in the oil sands industry. [Full Story] JRP Solutions Ltd. releases new Windows based PDA data collection applicationSNAP can re-create any field card in a digital format for a Windows based PDA very quickly, and cost effectively. This application is useful for anyone collecting data remotely. The application is extremely versatile and comprehensive, allowing virtually any type of data collection; from receiving digital information from another device (i.e. a GPS receiver), to [...] MIPAC wins 2008 PACE Zenith awardKazzinc New Metallurgy Project Awarded for Technical Excellence Metso to supply an iron ore induration machine to Trinidad & TobagoMetso Minerals will supply an iron ore induration machine to Global Supplies Ltd., a member of the Essar Group. The machine will be delivered to Essar Steel Holdings Ltd. for its Point Lisas Pellet Plant located in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago. The value of the order is approximately EUR 16 million. Markets look to settle iron ore pricesThe annual battle to settle iron ore prices appears headed toward deadlock, but exchanges are quietly looking at developing contracts that could change the way the industry sets prices. Metso strengthens its mining equipment supply chain with a Canadian acquisitionMetso has signed an agreement with GE Energy to acquire GE’s Lachine Main Plant, a heavy fabrication and machining facility located near Montreal, province of Quebec, Canada. The transaction is expected to close in mid-August. The parties have agreed not to disclose the financial terms. Realistic 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. |
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