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Improving mine camp sustainability: all part of the licence to operate

For mining companies, a long-term licence to operate depends on a capacity to renew existing commitments while seeking new solutions to environmental concerns.Sustainability best practice recognises the need to reduce a site’s ecological footprint, so it is logical to include any mine camp in this equation. Many companies have been embedding sustainability principles into mine camp [...]

Joy cheery on 2010

A TIGHTER rein on costs has helped Joy Global increase profits in the fourth quarter and left the original equipment manufacturer optimistic about increasing orders in 2010……more at International Longwall News

VDMA report

The VDMA Mining Equipment Association has reported that 2009 has seen a 10% increase in turnover across the German mining equipment manufacturing sector

Atlas Copco and Sandvik both in recovery mode after sharp sales downturns

Major Scandinavian headquartered mining equipment rivals, Sandvik and Atlas Copco, both saw strong downturns in sales from the fourth quarter last year but are beginning to recover and both focusing on the East.

Ausmelt Wins New Copper Smelter Contract in China

Ausmelt Ltd has won its seventh copper smelter contract in China. The Company will supply design services and core equipment for a copper smelter with a production capacity of 100,000 tonnes a year of cathode copper. The client is Xinjiang Wuxin Copper Co., Limited and the new smelter will be located in China’s Xinjiang Province…..more [...]

Wireless sensors, now available from Conlab

Conlab has announced the release of its ZigSense line of wireless sensors utilising ZigBee mesh network technology as its core communications channel.

German mining equipment manufacturers expect record in sales amounting to €4 billion

The VDMA reports a 10% increase in turnover makes 2009 the best year in history ever for Germany’s mining equipment manufacturers. While much of the engineering sector has been strongly affected by the economic and financial crises, the current year has been a bonanza for German mining equipment companies. The sector expects the increase of turnover to bring [...]

Improved gasifier lining material could mean wider use of ‘clean coal’ technology

A new refractory material developed by by the US Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) demonstrates increased reliability and service life in commercial gasifier use. The new improved-performance refractory lining material has been successfully tested and could lead to greatly increased reliability and economics of gasification technology as a clean and efficient [...]

KINGDOM 8.5 software integrates interpretation and 3D geocellular modelling in one product

Seismic Micro Technology (SMT), a geoscientific interpretation software provider, is due to release KINGDOM 8.5 late this quarter. This includes the introduction of KINGDOM GeoModeling, the first modular extension of the KINGDOM Advanced product line announced earlier this year, which allows organisations to conduct integrated interpretation and 3D geocellular modelling in a single product. By bringing [...]

New Modular Mining production tracking system for enhanced material management and safety

Modular Mining Systems, a leader in informational management solutions for operations, has released the ShiftBossTM Mine Production Tracking System. This program allows mines to use the effective production tracking and crew management capabilities associated with Modular® products, as well as a number of new material management and safety features. One such feature, the MineCompass navigation [...]

ABB wins $75 million power order in Canada

Zurich, Switzerland, Nov. 12, 2009 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $75 million from Hydro-Québec for static VAr compensators (SVCs) - equipment which enables quick responses to electrical disturbances in the grid and contributes to restoring its stability….more at ABB

One step closer to perfection

Atlas Copco’s new unique High Precision Tunnelling (HPT) concept points the way to further process refinement and greater cost efficiency. HPT features seven innovative options for drill rigs and machines, based on the latest technology and tunnelling know-how.
High Precision Tunnelling-seven innovative options:

Tunnel Manager comprises the latest advances in computer technology
Professional planning tool
Tunnel Manager is [...]