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Mining news: open pitTaseko’s Gibraltar Mine installs Wenco Fleet ManagementJune 2008 – Vancouver, BC. Taseko’s Gibraltar Copper Mine has installed Wenco’s Fleet Management System. Wenco’s fleet management system is a key component to Taseko’s major expansion and modernization plan. New mine project posted on Mine Developments - Trekkopje ProjectThe 128,979 ha project is approximately 65 km in a straight line northeast of the coastal town of Swakopmund and lies in the very arid desert region of western Namibia, southwestern Africa. Access is via paved highway east from Swakopmund 70 km, and then by graded gravel road 23 km north to [...] Modular Expands Global Accounts Management TeamFollowing the successful introduction of the Global Corporate Accounts Management team last year, Modular Mining Systems, Inc. CEO Peter Carter has announced the team’s expansion—a development that will enhance Modular’s ability to respond to ongoing global consolidation in the mining industry. New mine project posted on Mine Developments - ChirunduThe Chirundu uranium project comprises an area of 1,301 sq km and is located in Zambia. Breakers for Kamchatka platinumZAO KGD, ordered an Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker HB 5800 Dust that had a long journey, to be accomplished rapidly. The machine is now operating at full capacity in an open pit, appropriately named ‘Icy’. May 14, 2008 Terrane Board Approves Mt. Milligan Feasibility ReportVancouver, British Columbia: Robert Pease, President and Chief Executive Officer of Terrane Metals Corp. (”Terrane” or the “Company”) (TRX: TSX-V) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the Feasibility Study Report (the “Report”) for its 100%-owned Mt. Milligan Copper-Gold Project (”Project”) in British Columbia, Canada and authorized management to proceed with [...] Professional Development Short Courses for 2008The Mining Studies Institute at the University of British Columbia and EduMine bring you a program of 27 short courses on mining topics presented in Vancouver. Courses qualify for the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies. All courses are presented in downtown Vancouver. Mechel’s new excavatorsMechel, one of Russia’s leading mining and metals companies, has commissioned new modern backhoe excavators at its iron ore mining subsidiary, Korshunov Mining Plant OAO, and at its nickel mining subsidiary, Southern Urals Nickel Plant OAO. The new machines will increase mining efficiency, while reducing production costs. Coalcorp Announces New Mine Contractor and Commencement of Rail Spur Construction at La FranciaTORONTO, April 23 /CNW/ - Coalcorp Mining Inc. (TSX-CCJ) announced today that it has completed negotiations with Masering S.A., as lead operator, to partner with the existing mine contractor to support the expansion of production at La Francia Pits A and B. Masering is a mining company with over 20 years of experience, having worked [...] New sensors for machine automationBrand new proven radar sensor solutions are now available from indurad - The Industrial Radar Co. indurad in association with RWTH Aachen University have been developing this radar for operator assistance and automation purposes in mining. It fully complies with international standards. indurad Executive Director Reik Winkel reports to International Mining: “With one sensor we [...] GOLD STUDY - Bankable feasibility complete for Black FoxNet News for March 30, 2008). Pre-production capital costs are $86.9 million including $13.4 million for open pit equipment, $4.0 million for pre-stripping, $7.8 million for underground equipment, $20.0 million to purchase the mill, $23.0 million for |
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