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Robot maps Mexican silver mine

Using a unique laser scanning robot 3D Laser Mapping has successfully completed a project to create a 3D map of the San Jose silver mine in Mexico. The survey, commissioned by Arian Silver Corp, which recently added the brownfield project to its portfolio, enabled further definition of the mine’s potential by providing an accurate volumetric [...]

Atlas Copco improves control of core drilling

With the release of the 4th generation of the computerized control system APC, for the core drill rig Diamec, Atlas Copco takes another step to increase productivity for core drillers around the world.

By using the APC with the Diamec core drill rig, the cost of consumables can be lowered significantly   [...]

EDEM 2.0: Setting the Benchmark for Particle Simulation

DEM Solutions ha announced the latest release of EDEM that will set a new benchmark in particle simulation modeling software. Already offering the most advanced graphic user interface, EDEM 2.0 is now the fastest and most highly parallelized Discrete Element Modeling software on the market, providing users with increased scope and [...]

Gemcom Software Announces Agreement To Be Acquired By JMI Equity And The Carlyle Group

Shareholders to Receive C$2.90 in Cash per Share; Transaction Valued at Approximately $180 Million
Vancouver, Canada - May 7, 2008 - Gemcom Software International Inc. (TSX:GCM), the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by JMI Equity and The Carlyle Group, in an [...]

Joy Global Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information

MILWAUKEE, May 5, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) — Joy Global Inc. (Nasdaq:JOYG) announced today that it will release second quarter earnings results prior to the opening of business on May 29, 2008. A conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 29, 2008, to discuss the quarterly results. Michael W. [...]

Web apps drive efficiencies

Web apps drive efficiencies
Four Leaf Solutions has doubled and tripled its workforce every year since 2002
Software developer Four Leaf Solutions may be one of Sudbury’s best-kept secrets. Founded in 1997 by four Sudbury programmers, the company flew under the radar for five years. In 2002, the volume of work justified the [...]

QMASTOR’s Pit to Port, SMS3D and iFuse systems selected by leading Australian Iron Ore Group

The directors of QMASTOR Limited (ASX:QML) are pleased to announce the signing of a major contract with an Australian iron ore producer for the provision of their Pit to Port.net, SMS3D.net and iFuse systems across the group.  The contract will cover software licensing and maintenance for 11 operational sites within [...]

Joy Global Inc. to Present At Bank of America 2008 Industrials Conference

MILWAUKEE, Apr 24, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) — Joy Global Inc. (Nasdaq:JOYG) announced today that management will participate in the Bank of America 2008 BASics/Industrials Conference being held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Chief Executive Officer Michael W. Sutherlin is scheduled to present at the conference on Thursday, [...]

Robot maps Mexican silver mine

Using a unique laser scanning robot 3D Laser Mapping has successfully completed a project to create a 3D map of the San Jose silver mine in Mexico, International Mining reports. The survey, commissioned by Arian Silver Corp, which recently added the brownfield project to its portfolio, enabled further definition of the mine’s potential by providing [...]

New sensors for machine automation

Brand 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 [...]

New measurement system for rapid flows

A new high speed tomography instrument is available which can be used to measure and visualise rapid flows, like never before.
The z8000 instrument from Industrial Tomography Systems can capture online data at 1000 frames/sec, which enables the measurement of rapid two phase flow in a pipe or vessel. This is particularly useful for engineers operating [...]

Gemcom Launches Global Awards of Excellence Competition

Vancouver, Canada and Tarkwa, Ghana – April 14, 2008 – Gemcom Software International Inc. (TSX:GCM), the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, today announced at its North American and Ghana User Conferences the launch of the “Gemcom Awards of Excellence” competition. The global awards program will acknowledge outstanding achievements in the use of [...]