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Mining news: environmentalRock 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 [...] 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. Barrick Awaiting Approval for Expansion of Punta Colorada Wind ProjectBarrick Gold Corporation has submitted an environmental impact statement to Corema of Chile’s Region IV to expand the Punta Colorada wind-generating project. Gold Reserve and Crystallex meet with venezuelan environment ministryGold Reserve reports that it was invited to a meeting held on June 18, 2008 with the Venezuelan Ministry of Environment (”MinAmb”), led by Vice Minister of Environmental Planning and Administration, Ing. Merly Garcia and assisted by legal advisor Dra. Lucy Vidal. Crystallex International also attended the meeting. According to Vice Minister Garcia, the objective of [...] 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. 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 [...] Research partnership to open doors for mining firmsA newly struck partnership between two of Canada’s pre-eminent research institutions located in Sudbury and Saskatoon may well open up entirely new knowledge of environmental workplace safety for the mining industry. Trelleborg Harbour Marine helps moor vessels safely at LNG terminalsSafety is the priority at LNG terminals, which are growing in number inline with an increased demand for the fuel. Like many fuels, LNG is potentially hazardous and to help reduce the possibility of an incident during berthing or when a vessel is alongside a jetty, integrated mooring systems are becoming standard specification. These incorporate [...] The material with built-in noise-dampingLaminated Visco-Lam is a material with built-in noise-damping qualities that could gain significant use in the manufacture of everything from automobiles to computers and white goods. Tonto National Forest schedules public meeting for Resolution Copper Mining Pre-Feasibility ProjectSUPERIOR, Ariz. (June 11, 2008) – To encourage public participation in development of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Resolution Copper Mining Pre-Feasibility Project, an open house meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, June 25, 4:30 - 8:30 pm, at the Superior Junior/Senior High School, 100 Mary Drive, Superior, Arizona. Because of [...] Mines must save waterWater is one of the major features in International Mining’s July issue - managing it, delivering it, saving it. Over in Australia, a new water truck system that is safe, sustainable and reliable has been developed at Rio Tinto Coal Australia’s (RTCA) Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) mine. “The new system uses up to a third [...] 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. [...] |
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