MM Jul/Aug 2009
Norilsk Nickel truck uses Allison transmission at Russian mine
Norilsk Nickel is operating a 90t payload Belaz 75570 truck for surface haulage at one of its operations outside the town of Kaierkan, Russia. Full story...Tecnicas Reunidas’ bioleaching first
For the first time, a demonstration pilot plant treating zinc/lead bulk concentrates with indirect bioleaching has been operated successfully at Tecnicas Reunidas (TR) research centre in San Fernando de Henares, Madrid. Full story...Reports
Telsmith talks mining
Paul Moore spoke to Fernando Romero, global sales manager of Telsmith Inc’s Mining Division, about the firm’s increasing focus on mining, its market position, current crusher and screen ranges, and its plans for the future Full story...Panorama
Norilsk Nickel truck uses Allison transmission at Russian mine
Norilsk Nickel is operating a 90t payload Belaz 75570 truck for surface haulage at one of its operations outside the town of Kaierkan, Russia. Full story...Atlas Copco takes Simba W6 C global
Paul Moore reports on the rollout of Atlas Copco’s ITH drill rig, which uses water-powered Wassara hammers to achieve the industry’s longest and most accurate holes Full story...New magnetite master rises in Australia
Noel Dyson visited the Sino Iron magnetite mine, port and processing operation being developed in northwest Australia Full story...Allied Gold opts for RopeCon solution on Papuan island
After completing a RopeCon project for the transport of bauxite in Jamaica, Doppelmayr Transport Technology has installed a new system on the Papua New Guinean island of Simberi Full story...Michelin tyre repair
Michelin has launched what it states is the UK’s first accredited earthmover tyre-repair programme Full story...Boart sells Roodepoort arm
Boart Longyear has sold some of its sub-Saharan African drill manufacturing operations to Tranter Energy and Mining Services (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Tranter Holdings. Full story...New Pewag HQ in US
The president of tyre-chain manufacturer pewag North America, Michael Uhrenbacher, officially opened the firm’s new US corporate headquarters in Bolingbrook, Illinois, on June 5. Full story...Tecnicas Reunidas’ bioleaching first
For the first time, a demonstration pilot plant treating zinc/lead bulk concentrates with indirect bioleaching has been operated successfully at Tecnicas Reunidas (TR) research centre in San Fernando de Henares, Madrid. Full story...Hitachi buys Wenco stake
Japanese haul-truck and hydraulic mining-excavcator manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) has moved into the fleet-management sector with the purchase of a 60% stake in Wenco International Mining Systems Full story...Mine of the Month
Cross examined
Carly Lovejoy visited Scottish Coal's Broken Cross site to find out about the newest additions to the largest open-cast mining fleet in the UK Full story...Equipment
Hard rock haulage
Driven by a desire to reduce costs and emissions, underground conveyors in hard-rock mines are now commonplace, reports Paul Moore Full story...
On the main drag
Carly Lovejoy looks at draglines, their key components, and the companies which manufacture and service them Full story...Seamless stock yards
Bulk handling systems are used throughout the world’s major mineral export and import terminals Full story...Management in Action
Water, water everywhere?
In the past, water supply was not the top priority for mines as it was plentiful. Today, water sourcing is an absolutely crucial part of the planning process, reports Paul Moore Full story...
Round the twist
Hydrocyclones are versatile tools used for classification of slurries within comminution circuits. Carly Lovejoy looks at their design and applications Full story...Scratching the surface
Paul Moore looks at the surface contract market and players in Africa, where logistical issues and the availability of parts are key issues Full story...Asian alliances
In the second part of Mining Magazine’s coverage of the global contract mining industry, Paul Moore looks at the coal industry in Asia, as well as surface contract mining in Africa Full story...Rock hard
Carly Lovejoy looks at the process, techniques and latest trends in shotcreting Full story...Site Search
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