Mining news: schedule

Strong international turnout expected for MINExpo

MINExpo International 2008, the world’s largest mining equipment and technology exposition, is just two months away and international vendors are working with the US Department of Commerce’s (DOC) International Buyer Program (IBP) to facilitate a robust international component of the show. To date 15 countries are using the IBP to organise delegations to attend the [...]

Boost for germanium consumption

Materials technology group Umicore is to increase significantly its production capacity for germanium semi-conductor substrates for use in high-efficiency solar cells. Umicore will also invest in the expansion of its capacity for lithium-ion battery materials. The combined investment level is expected to reach some € 45 million. The new production capacity for germanium wafers is [...]

Fortescue’s iron ore development continues apace

Fortescue Metals Group continued its successful and meteoric progress (IM,  April 2008) in May. The first ore on ship (FOOS) was achieved as scheduled on May 15, marking a significant milestone for the project and importantly signalled the commencement of cash flow.

WESTPORT, CT, June 20, 2008 — Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced that it will host an Investment Analyst Meeting on September 4, 2008, at the Terex Corporation headquarters in Westport, Connecticut.  The event is scheduled toLatest issue of International Mining Project News available (June 20): It’s been another busy fortnight for the iron ore [...]

Terex to Host Investment Analyst Meeting

WESTPORT, CT, June 20, 2008 — Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced that it will host an Investment Analyst Meeting on September 4, 2008, at the Terex Corporation headquarters in Westport, Connecticut.  The event is scheduled to start at 9:00 AM EDT, and conclude at approximately 4:00 PM EDT….more at Terex

Tonto National Forest schedules public meeting for Resolution Copper Mining Pre-Feasibility Project

SUPERIOR, 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 [...]

Recirculating Conveyor System “turns on” at Martin Engineering Center for Innovation

A 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.
This recirculating conveyor system is the key feature in the Process Simulation Area at the company’s new Center for Bulk Materials Handling Innovation (CFI). The process [...]

New mine project posted on Mine Developments - Pilanesberg Project

The project is located northwest of Rustenburg, Northwest Province, South Africa, and to the south of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and Sun City. Covers the Frischgewaagd 96 JQ and Ledig 909 JQ farms.
The proposed mine design, comprises of an underground mine and a surface concentrator plant. The estimated Life of Mine [...]

Roy Slack - Cementation president knows people make companies great

By IAN ROSS
Roy Slack is has built the kind of company he always wanted to work for.
The president of one of Canada’s largest mine builders has developed a stellar company reputation for safety and a great place to work.
Cementation Canada’s core values will always be people-based. “As you go through your [...]

GOLD EXPLORATION - Westwood schedule advanced

QUEBEC - Toronto-based IAMGOLD has accelerated work at its Westwood advanced underground gold project. The goal is … [Full Story]

GOLD EXPLORATION - Madsen underground program ahead of schedule

ONTARIO - CLAUDE RESOURCES of Saskatoon, Sask., is preparing to begin the underground drill program from the 12th l… [Full Story]

Webcast announced for Major Drilling Group International Inc.’s fourth quarter and year-end results for fiscal 2008

Fourth Quarter & Year-End Results - Web cast/Conference Call
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, Time:  9:00 a.m. (EDT)
HALIFAX, June 3 /CNW/ - Francis McGuire, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Denis Larocque, Chief Financial Officer, invite you to participate in a web cast/conference call on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 9:00am
EDT to discuss Major Drilling Group [...]