Articles By Subject: Crushing and Conveying
Metso Mount Gibson delivery
Metso is to supply a complete crushing and screening system to Mount Gibson Iron for the Extension Hill mineFluor bags Oyu Tolgoi deal
EPCM group Fluor has reached an agreement with Ivanhoe Mines to move forward with full-scale work at the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper mine development project in southern MongoliaOZ Minerals underground go-ahead
OZ Minerals’ board has approved the development of an underground mine to complement the open-pit mining operations at Prominent Hill
Sandvik in South Africa
Sandvik's two main locations in South Africa are the Jet Park and Delmas offices, serving the hard rock and soft rock mining industries respectivelyIndia on the up
India is a key growth market for the mining equipment and contracting industry, with the country’s economic growth rate expected to be 8-10% in the coming years
Siberia's coal hub
The Chernigovets and Bachatski mines in the Kuzbass region, centred on Kemerovo, Russia, operate some of the largest high-capacity Belaz truck fleets worldwide
Mobile world
While more widely used in aggregates and recycling, mobile crushers and screens are seeing significant demand in mining due to their lower cost and flexibility
Bucyrus & Cliffs roll out new plow system
Cliffs Natural Resources and Bucyrus International recently co-hosted an event to celebrate the delivery of the first modern, automated plow system in the US
Crusher order for Uralmashplant
Uralmashplant has announced that it will supply two primary crushers and four cone crushers to Metinvest Holding in Ukraine
Rio launches Pilbara operations centre
Rio Tinto has announced the opening of its new operations centre, a key part of the ‘Mine of the Future’, in Perth, Western Australia
Gemcom expands in Indonesia
Gemcom has announced that it will open a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 25, 2010
Rio announces Eagle mine investment
Rio Tinto is to invest US$469 million in constructing the Kennecott Eagle nickel and copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, US following receipt of final environmental approvals
New Pegson XA750 crusher
Powerscreen has launched the new Powerscreen Pegson XA750 offering customers greater jaw crushing productivity at up to 750tph
Inmarsat launches IsatPhone Pro
Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has launched its new handheld satellite phone, the IsatPhone Pro
Sandvik and Gemcom join forces
Gemcom has signed a collaboration agreement with Sandvik to develop a system and interface for monitoring underground mobile mining equipment
Xstrata suspends Aussie developments
Xstrata has suspended US$478 million of expenditure to develop both the Wandoan thermal coal project and a project to extend the life of the Ernest Henry copper mine, with immediate effect
Get around underground
Carly Lovejoy looks at personnel carriers designed specifically for use in underground mines
Risky business
Security systems and plans at mine sites are essential to protect not only workers, but also the equipment and mined products. Carly Lovejoy investigatesChinese platinum
Chinese investors have secured a deal to acquire control of Wesizwe Platinum in a package valued at almost US$878 million
OIl shale odyssey
Oil shale production is currently limited to only a few countries, but it has huge future potentialMarketplace
Aluminium: Prices and inventories continue to fall, with stocks at global warehouses falling about 20,000t/wk.Rio IOC expansion
Rio Tinto has restarted its expansion programme at its Iron Ore Company of Canada operationsFluor aluminium win
Fluor has won a series of contracts from a joint venture of Saudi Arabian Mining Co, also known as Ma’aden, and Alcoa, to provide programme management consultancy and EPCM services for the development of the Ras Az’Zawr aluminium complexBHP Billiton Adaro deal
BHP Billiton has confirmed the creation of a new joint venture for its Indonesian Coal Project with a subsidiary of PT Adaro Energy TBKSuper tax
Global miners have been up in arms over a planned 40% super tax on miner profits in Australia, announced in early May; part of a series of proposals by Kevin Rudd’s Labour governmentMetso’s New York office
Metso´s new offices in York, Pennsylvania, were inaugurated on May 17 by Metso president and CEO Jorma ElorantaMincom unveils Ellipse 8
Mincom, a leading provider of software and services, has rolled out Mincom Ellipse 8, an enterprise asset management solution
India to put first highwall miner to work
Bucyrus International has announced the receipt of an order from India for a highwall miner, which will represent the first application of this technology in the country
A new dawn for IPCC
Paul Moore visited MMD Group of Companies in Derbyshire, UK, to get an in-depth account of the advantages and design features of the company’s new Fully Mobile Low Profile Sizer Station, and to hear exclusive news of a high-capacity IPCC collaboration between MMD and Bucyrus
Fluor Corp wins Ras Az'Zawr contract
Fluor Corp has won a series of contracts from Saudi Arabian Mining Co to provide program management consultancy and EPCM services for the development of the Ras Az'Zawr aluminium complex in Saudi Arabia
Sandvik uranium mine crusher order
Six of Sandvik’s largest CH880 cone crushers are to be installed at the greenfield Trekkopje uranium mine project in Namibia.
Vale buys Guinean assets
Bloomberg has reported that Vale SA, the world’s largest iron ore producer, has agreed to pay US$2.5 billion for deposits in Guinea, including assets the West African nation confiscated from Rio Tinto Group over a development dispute.HudBay selects Mincom
Mincom, the global provider of software and services for asset-intensive industries, has signed an agreement worth US$6 million with zinc and copper producer HudBay MineralsRecord FLS pipe conveyor
FLSmidth has been awarded a second coal-handling contract from India’s National Thermal Power Corp
Coping with climate change
Golder Associates’ Doug Morrison and John Fahey discuss how mining groups can survive and even thrive in a changing climate
Spanish coal giants
Some of the largest mining equipment fleets in Europe are employed in the Spanish coal industry. The Fabero mine in Leon province is one of the key operationsRDO Carlson deal
RDO Equipment has announced that it has become the exclusive distributor for Carlson Software’s 3D mining and landfill machine-control software products for 16 states in the USAachen Mining Symposia
The latest Aachen International Mining Symposia is due to be held on May 26-27, 2010AMEC Laos contract
AMEC has announced that it has been awarded the detailed engineering and procurement services contract for PanAust’s Ban Houayxai gold and silver project in LaosCAE buys Datamine
CAE, a provider of simulation and modelling technologies and training solutions for the civil aviation and defence industries, has announced the acquisition of The Datamine GroupAshes to ashes
There can be no other subject for comment this month than Iceland’s now infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano, whose wandering ash cloud has caused untold travel chaos across the world
The future’s bright for lignite
Though often dismissed as the ugly sister of the coal family, lignite is a vital source of energy for power generation in many countries around the world. Carly Lovejoy looks at lignite production
Wearing it well
The replacement of wear parts on crushers is a vital part of avoiding costly downtime and ensuring efficient operations. By Paul Moore
Metso sells Flexowell conveyor business
Metso has announced that it will sell its Flexowell conveyor belt operations and related assets in Moers, Germany, to ContiTech Transportbandsysteme.MGOL prepares Colombian gold-dredging project
Minatura Gold has engaged the services of MTI Holland, the leading alluvial-mining consulting firm and mining dredges supplier, to prepare a feasibility study and recommend large-scale mining equipment and recovery systems for MGOL’s Zaragoza project
New colours
Paul Moore speaks to Bucyrus president and CEO Tim Sullivan about the recently closed Terex Mining acquisition – both the integration process and how the company plans to take advantage of potential opportunities
Fully mobile IPCC solutions
Sandvik’s Helmut Oberisser, manager of mining systems and solutions, discusses some of the issues surrounding the IPCC concept
Insights into IPCC
Paul Moore introduces a series of articles covering some of the latest offerings and developments from five of the companies that have designed and, in some cases, delivered fully mobile in-pit crushing and conveying solutions
IPCC modelling: from 3-D to 4-D
Since launching its new IPCC offering in 2008, P&H has made significant progress in the use of technology to help customers visualise the development of their associated mine planIPCC: putting all the pieces together
ThyssenKrupp looks at some of the key challenges in successful design and equipment selection for fully mobile IPCC systems
Zinc steers a steady course
Zinc has remained one of the steadiest performers this year. Prices peaked around US$2,800/t in early January, before declining in February on the back of a strong US dollar and worries over China’s tightening monetary policy
Mobile crushing: a new generation
Tenova Takraf has built on its real mine experience with IPCC delivery to offer a modular series of options for different mine scenarios – the Takraf Mobile Crushing System (TMCS)Power trip
A reliable supply of high-quality power is vital for energy-intensive mining operations. Carly Lovejoy looks at power generation solutions and their applicationJapan's high stakes
Rarely at the high visibility end of the mining world, Japan’s legendary sogo shosha trading houses are actually among the most significant shareholders in a large number of the world’s leading mining operations
Key crusher updates at Metso
Mineral processing major Metso has announced key upgrades to its largest cone and gyratory crushers, as well as giving details of the first 3,000hp Vertimill (VTM)
FLSmidth’s new IPCC concept – the Dual Truck Mobile Sizer
Over the last few years there has been a great deal of interest in ‘mobilising’ in-pit crushing and conveying systems. A number of companies have developed in-pit mobile units, with FLSmidth’s entry being its Triple-Track Mobile Sizer
Accessing deep orebodies
Herrenknecht describes its new Shaft Boring System, developed in conjunction with Rio Tinto, which combines rock excavation, rock transport and structural support – currently three separate processes – into a single system
Set for success
Michael Rispin of Normet Americas looks at sprayed concrete solutions and technological improvements
BHP completes potash acquisition
BHP Billiton Canada has announced that it has completed the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Athabasca Potash Inc
Metso signs Kinross mill contract
Metso will supply three complete ball mills, plus related equipment and services to Kinross Gold Corp for its Morro do Ouro mine in Paracatu, Brazil
Rio Tinto and Chinalco join forces
Rio Tinto and Chinalco have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture covering the development and operation of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea
World’s largest HPGR drive system for Boddington
ABB has successfully commissioned the world’s largest high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) drive system for the Boddington gold mine expansion project in Western Australia
Record output for FAMUR longwall
In January 2010, a FAMUR Group longwall system delivered to Russian coal producer, Kuzbassrazriezugol Coal Co’s Baikaimska mine produced a record output of 193,000t coal in a single month
In for a nickel
Nickel has been the best performing commodity so far this year. Demand has primarily been driven by stainless-steel production in Europe and China, and supply issues
The scoop on BAUMA 2010
Defying the odds, this year’s BAUMA on 19-25 April, looks set to be another record event, reports Paul Moore
Europe’s copper hub
KGHM’s Polkowice-Sieroszowice near Lubin, Poland, is one of the world’s most important underground copper mines and one of three major KGHM group mines, along with Rudna and Lubin. As such it is a key focus for mining equipment and technology development
Poland’s promise
Paul Moore visited the Tychy operations of Sandvik Mining and Construction Poland, the company’s key underground mining hub in central Europe, which serves the significant coal and hard-rock mining industry in Poland and the Czech RepublicMineARC Systems acquires Shairzal
In a major consolidation of the underground mine refuge market, leader MineARC Systems has announced the acquisition of Shairzal Safety Engineering.Iron ore wrangles
The merger of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton’s iron-ore operations and assets in Western Australia seems as far from completion as ever
Home sweet home
Carly Lovejoy explores the logistics behind setting up and operating mine villages in remote locations, and the types of services on offerBucyrus longwall for India
Shortly before the end of 2009, Bucyrus secured India’s first-ever contract for a high-performance longwall installation from Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL)
Mining Magazine reunion celebrates centenary
Mining Magazine celebrated its centenary last year with the publication of the special September 2009 edition, which detailed our own history as well as that of the world’s leading global mining-equipment players.
Uralmash ships giant jaw crusher to Kuzbass
One of Russia’s leading mining-equipment suppliers, Uralmash, part of UHM Group, has delivered a SHCDP-1200x1500U jaw crusher to OAO Kuzbassrazrezugol in the Kuzbass region
Sandvik kits out Pascua-Lama
Sandvik has signed an agreement with Barrick regarding the supply of several types of equipment for its Pascua-Lama site.
Metso wins Newcrest mill order
Metso Minerals has signed an agreement to supply two complete grinding mills and related equipment to Newcrest Cadia Valley gold mine in New South Wales, Australia
MineARC acquires Shairzal Safety
MineARC Systems has announced the acquisition of Shairzal Safety Engineering Pty Ltd, a leading supplier of safety engineering solutions to mining operationsSandvik-Cubex dealer agreement
On November 20, 2009, Sandvik Mining and Construction announced that it had entered into a dealer agreement with Winipeg, Canada-based Cubex to market, distribute and support its underground mining product line.
Bolivia’s silver standard
Perhaps unexpectedly, one of the largest and newest world-class mining operations can be found in southern Bolivia
The Midas touch
Gold prices reached a high of nearly US$1,200 at the beginning of December 2009, before declining to around US$1,100.Planning for the future
Scheduling is crucial to the successful running of any mining operation, whether surface or underground, in both practical production and financial accounting terms.Northern real estate
Probably the least known of Canada’s diamond mines, the Jericho mine in Nunavut operated from 2006-08, producing 786,000ct of gem-quality diamonds.
Scratching the surface
Surface miners have the potential to play a significant role in the future of open-pit mining. Carly Lovejoy looks at their uses, limitations and current applications
Continuously cutting edge
Carly Lovejoy looks at the use of continuous mining machines in underground soft-rock mines
Bucyrus secures Indian longwall contract
Bucyrus has secured India’s first-ever contract for a high-performance longwall installation from Singareni Collieries Co Ltd
Mining Magazine Congress moves down under
Following its highly successful launch last year, plans for the 2010 Mining Magazine Congress have been finalised, which will see this unique conference move down under to Perth in Western Australia
Uralmash delivery update
Uralmash, part of the UHM Group, has announced that it will supply an ESH 11.75 walking dragline to OAO Krasnoselskstroyjmaterialy in Belarus
Antamina expansion approved
The operator of Antamina has approved a US$1.3 billion investment to expand ore processing capacity at its mine site by 38% to 130,000t/d.
Bucyrus buys Terex Mining for $1.3 billion
Terex has signed a definitive agreement to sell its mining business to Bucyrus International Inc. for US$1.3 billion in cash, creating a premier supplier of mining equipment.
VDMA report
The VDMA Mining Equipment Association has reported that 2009 has seen a 10% increase in turnover across the German mining equipment manufacturing sectorLeighton bags Mongolia development
Mongolian coal miner Mongolia Energy Corp has selected Leighton LLC as its international mining contractor for the development of its Khushuut coal mine in western MongoliaCopper for Christmas
The price of copper has more than doubled this year as US$11.9 trillion of stimulus measures pledged by the world’s governments has helped to ease credit availability and revive economic growthCongo's iron ore
Lesser known than its much larger neighbour, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo, often referred to as Congo Brazzaville, is also rich in mineral resources – and iron ore in particular.
Cobham adds to mining communications range
UK-based Cobham Surveillance has added the Mine Asset Protection surveillance system and the Mine Shaft Communication system to its range of underground and surface mining communication products.
Rio Tinto and Codelco form tech alliance
Rio Tinto and Codelco have announced the Rio de Cobre technology alliance agreement, which would aim to deliver “safer, more energy-efficient and lower-cost production from both current and next-generation open-cut and deep underground mines”.
Snap Lake ramps up production
De Beers Canada has announced plans to ramp-up production at its Snap Lake mine in the North West Territories, with full production targeted for the end of 2012.
Green light for Ernest Henry development
Xstrata Copper has announced corporate approvals for a total investment of US$542 million to extend the life of its Ernest Henry mining operations in Queensland, Australia
FLSmidth Toromocho copper order
FLSmidth has signed a contract with Chinese-owned Minera Chinalco Peru for equipment for its Toromocho copper mine in the Morococha mining district. The contract is valued in excess of US$30m.Mining think-tanks
This issue of Mining Magazine is no different to any other, with varied articles on global mining technology and equipment development as always
Rio and CODELCO form the Río de Cobre alliance
Rio Tinto and CODELCO have entered into the Río de Cobre (River of Copper) technology alliance agreement.Kopex sets its sights on Remag and Waratah
One of Poland’s key mining-equipment producers looks set to further expand its global horizons with the expected imminent purchase of state-owned roadheader manufacturer Remag, as well as finalising the acquisition of Australian shuttle-car producer Waratah Engineering, which offers the Waracar productNotes from Niagara
The Mining Magazine Congress on October 8-9 saw the great and the good of the mining equipment, component and operator worlds come together for two days of discussion and knowledge sharingThe harder they fall
Monitoring open-pit walls is crucial in all large surface mines and is achieved using a variety of methods, both surface and subsurface, reports Paul MooreDollar dilemmas
The unsteady dollar has affected the trade of every metal recently, none more so than copper and gold.A deepening success story
Dumas Contracting is one of North America’s most successful full-service, underground mining, contracting and engineering companiesClever connections
Good communications networks can enhance the productivity, safety and performance of surface mines, reports Carly LovejoyThe ultimate drive
Carly Lovejoy looks at the use of different drives in apron feeders and large belt conveyors
BHP opens Newman Mining Hub
BHP Billiton has officially opened the Newman Mining Hub in Western Australia.
New Gemcom MineSched 6.1
Gemcom Software International has released MineSched 6.1, the latest version of its next generation scheduling software for surface and underground mines.
Larox opens Chinese subsidiary
On October 16, Larox celebrated the inauguration of its new production plant in Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu province, China.
China Minmetals constructs copper mine
China Minmetals plans to begin the construction of its US$1 billion Galeno copper mine in Peru in 2010, with production expected to commence in 2012.
Cobham: new communications system
Cobham, a leading provider of wireless digital video, audio and data transmission systems, will introduce its new underground communication system at the Mines & Money 2009 exhibition in December.
Aker signs service contract for Toromocho
Aker Solutions has been awarded the detailed engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services contract for Minera Chinalco’s Toromocho project in Peru.
Sandvik supplies major mine restart
Sandvik has announced that it has been selected to supply a range of mining equipment to Northern Iron Ltd’s Sydvaranger Gruve open-pit iron mine which is due to reopen soon.Safety with productivity
Todd Kennedy of Siemens Energy & Automation outlines important aspects of safety and control in modern mine-hoist systemsSteel cord technology
Advances in steel-cord conveyor belts and belt splicing are improving performance in key mining applications, writes Bernd Küsel of Phoenix Conveyor Belt Systems GmbHHands off
On May 1, 2009, Australian rare earths company Lynas Corp announced that it had signed a binding heads of agreement with China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co (CNMC), whereby CNMC proposed to become a new majority shareholder in the company, which owns the Mount Weld rare earth deposit, claimed to be world’s largestContracting down under
In the final instalment of the series of articles on contract mining, Paul Moore looks at some of the major operators in the world’s leading contracting market – AustraliaSandvik opens biggest plant in Jiading, China
On September 17, Sandvik Mining and Construction inaugurated its largest Chinese production facility to date in the Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone
Rio invests in Mongolian copper project
Rio Tinto has signed an investment agreement with the Mongolian Government for the development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold complex in the South Gobi region
Sandvik opens Brazilian facility
Sandvik Mining and Construction has inaugurated a new Vespasiano manufacturing facility near Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Sandvik inaugurates new factory
On September 17, Sandvik Mining and Construction inaugurated its largest production facility to date in the Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone, China.
Green light for Corumbá mine sale
Rio Tinto has received approval from the Brazilian National Defence Council on the pending sale of its Corumbá iron ore mine in Brazil to Vale S.A.Breaking the mould
Both part of the Astec Group, crusher major Telsmith celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006, while rock-breaker specialist Breaker Technology has its roots in the 1950sOutotec: mining process solutions
Outotec’s innovative technologies and strong market position are based on knowledge and experience derived from two major mining and metals companies: Outokumpu and the former Lurgi MetallurgieThe Atlas mountain
Atlas Copco began in the rail industry but its mining focus began with pioneering work on hard-rock drilling and the acquisition of exploration, load/haul and drilling assetsA worthy enterprise
Queensland’s Mount Isa mine celebrates its 85th anniversary this year and continues to play a vital role in supporting the local community it helped to build100 years young
This issue is something of a one-off, but then a centenary is a major milestone for any publication.Waihi – a golden performer
One of Australasia’s longest operating mine complexes, New Zealand’s Waihi continues to produce under its owner since 2002, NewmontCopper canyon
Vast resources at Bingham Canyon mine have allowed Kennecott Utah Copper to become a world-leading copper producerDriving mining performance
ABB, Siemens and their predecessors have installed electrical drive systems for a range of mining tasks, from milling to hoisting, going back to the turn of the centurySweden’s Iron Maiden
Over 300 years since the discovery of a vast magnetite deposit in northern Sweden, LKAB’s Kiruna mine has become the world’s largest underground iron-ore operationCullinan: star of Africa
Cullinan is one of the world’s most celebrated diamond mines and the second largest indicated diamond resourceOne source for mining
While parent company FLSmidth & Co A/S has a history dating back 127 years, most of the FLSmidth Minerals’ main mining and minerals assets have been acquired since the 1990s
Mining Magazine at 100
Current Editor Paul Moore outlines highlights of Mining Magazine’s history, and eight previous editors share their experiences, which collectively span over 45 yearsSandvik: Swedish giant
While having its own highly successful rock drilling business dating back to 1907, the most significant step in Sandvik’s mining equipment business was the Tamrock purchase in 1997Joy at 90: mechanisation master
The early history of Joy Mining through the story of founder and inventor Joe Francis JoyPoland's powerhouses
Famur and Kopex are the country’s top underground coal equipment players and are now major exporters to the global market
Joy integrates Continental Conveyor
Continental Crushing & Conveying has announced that its integration with Joy Mining Machinery will begin immediately
Uralmash makes jaw crusher comeback
Uralmash Machine building Corp has confirmed that it has begun testing a SHCDP 2100х1500U jaw crusher for Stoilensky GOK at its Uralmash plant
Murray Energy begins longwall production
American Equipment and Machine Inc. (AEMI) has announced the official opening of its new manufacturing facility in Centralia, Illinois on June 1, 2009
DSI supplies Los Filos conveyors
In cooperation with M3 Engineering, DSI (Dos Santos International) has been awarded a contract to supply an overland conveyor system to Goldcorp’s Los Filos project
Bucyrus longwall for Bogdanka coal
Bucyrus has won a contract to deliver a complete, automated plow longwall to Polish mine operator Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka SA for its Bogdanka coal mine in Puchaczów.Seamless stock yards
Bulk handling systems are used throughout the world’s major mineral export and import terminals
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 futureAsian 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
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 UKAllied 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 SimberiScratching the surface
Paul Moore looks at the surface contract market and players in Africa, where logistical issues and the availability of parts are key issuesNew magnetite master rises in Australia
Noel Dyson visited the Sino Iron magnetite mine, port and processing operation being developed in northwest Australia
Hard rock haulage
Driven by a desire to reduce costs and emissions, underground conveyors in hard-rock mines are now commonplace, reports Paul Moore
BHP expands Mt Arthur coal
BHP Billiton has announced that the New South Wales Government has granted approval for the expansion of Mt Arthur coal mine.
Shenhua orders Sandvik crusher
Sandvik has received an order for a semi-mobile crushing station from Shenhua Baorixile Energy Industrial Co, part of the Shenhua Group.
MM Congress – the miners’ meeting place
The first ever Mining Magazine Congress is an unmissable event for the operational mining industry, with a focussed exhibition and two full days of high quality presentations covering the latest industry equipment and technology trends from automation to in-pit crushing
ABB wins Escondida service contract
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, has announced that it has won a five-year contract with BHP’s Minera Escondida mine to manage maintenance and increase productivity at the operation.
Joy delivers trona longwall
Joy Mining has reported the successful installation of a longwall system at the FMC Westvaco soda ash mine in Wyoming, US.
Sandvik goes semi-mobile in China
Sandvik has reported that its new coal crushing station, supplied to Mongolia Xilinguole Baiyinhua Coal & Power Ltd, part of the Mendong Group, for one of its Mongolian coal mines has successfully been operating at full capacity since June 2009.
Rio and BHP join iron ore forces
Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have announced that they have signed an agreement to establish a production joint venture covering the entirety of both companies' Western Australian iron ore assets.
Ancient to modern
Centamin Egypt Ltd is close to reaching full production at Sukari, Egypt’s first modern gold mine, in the country’s eastern desertKeeping in touch
Carly Lovejoy looks at the importance of communications and tracking systems for underground mines
BHP to expand Olympic Dam
BHP Billiton is seeking the approval of the Australian, South Australian and Northern Territory governments for a significant expansion of its existing mining and processing operation at Olympic Dam in southern Australia.
Power plays at Escondida
John Goss of Ceejay International outlines a unique standby power solution provided by Aggreko to Minera Escondida in ChilePower chains
As longwall cut-and-load speeds increase, face conveyors have to keep pace, including thicker chains and larger chain sprockets. Wear can be a major problem as it can lead to high-cost maintenance and unplanned longwall downtime due to chain failure.
Lumwana lights up
To coincide with the official opening of Equinox Minerals’ Lumwana mine on April 17, Richard Thompson reviews the operation
Cleaning up their act
Mining companies are under increasing pressure to minimise the impact of their operations on the surrounding environment. Carly Lovejoy explores the process of mine-closure planning and remediationCreative cutting
There has been a renewed focus on hard-rock cutting technology, driven by high demand for rapid underground development, reports Paul MooreMobile and continuous
ThyssenKrupp Fördertechnik’s mining business unit outlines in detail its in-pit crushing and conveying solution for open-pit miningChina’s mining choices
For most, the global recession spells bad news, but for those on the look out for a bargain there are deals to be struck, the Chinese state included.Toromocho GMD deal for ABB
Leading power and automation-technology group ABB has announced that it has won an order from Minera Chinalco Peru SA, owned by China’s aluminium giant Chinalco, for the delivery and installation of three complete gearless mill-drive (GMD) systems for the Toromocho copper project.
New Sandvik jaw crusher
Sandvik has launched the newest model in its CJ200 series. The CJ208 is a lightweight crusher designed to cope with heavy duty applications while offering superior cost efficiency.
Mining Magazine announces Congress Event
Aspermont UK is proud to announce the Mining Magazine Congress event, which will be held in Niagara-on-the-Lake near Toronto, on 8th and 9th October 2009.OMT - Russia's new longwall provider
Mining Magazine editor Paul Moore visited one of Russia’s new generation of mining equipment producers, which have an emphasis on quality and customer inputJaw breakers
Carly Lovejoy takes a look at the design and use of jaw crushers in mining applicationsSandvik unveils IPCC offering
The new Sandvik PF300 in-pit mobile crushing system is primarily designed for large-scale surface mines and for higher capacities, so widens the company’s mobile crushing and screening technology offering
FLS mobile crushing at Fortescue
FLSmidth Minerals division, FLSmidth RAHCO Inc is supplying two at-the-face fully-mobile crushing and conveying systems to Fortescue Metals Group for use at its Cloud Break iron-ore mine in Western Australia
ContiTech buys Serbian conveyor company
ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, Northeim, has announced the purchase of Serbian conveyor belt manufacturer, Univerzal Kolubara d.o.o.
Illinois coal mine deploys ActiveMine
Active Control Technology Inc. has announced a new purchase order for an ActiveMine wireless voice communications and tracking system for an Illinois underground coal mine.
Industrea secures Chinese coal contract
Australian mining service and equipment provider, Industrea Ltd. has announced that it has won a A$20m contract to supply Chinese miner, Shenhua Energy Company Ltd. with some of the world's largest and most advanced long wall mining equipment for Shendong underground coal mine.
Metso ups production in China
Metso is celebrating the inauguration of an expansion to its crusher factory in Tianjin, China. The value of the investment implemented in 2008 was EUR 5 million, comprising of a new workshop and warehouse, as well as an upgrade of the factory building and production equipment.
Sandvik reduces crusher production
Sandvik has announced its intention to immediately start negotiations with personnel regarding the closure of its manufacturing plant in Arbrå, Sweden.
Sandvik supplies twelve cone crushers to Sino Iron
Sandvik Mining and Construction has announced a major order for 12 CH880 cone crushers to be delivered to the Sino Iron project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
FLSmidth acquires Conveyor Engineering
FLSmidth has entered in to a purchase agreement, effective of 1 March 09, with the shareholders of Conveyor Engineering, Inc.Safety first
Carly Lovejoy investigates fire protection and suppression systems designed for use in mining
Cortez Hills – the latest chapter
While output from its Pipeline mine is now on the wane, Barrick Gold has ambitious plans to make Cortez its Nevada number one. Simon Walker went there to find out moreKrupp crusher order
Following on from the 2007 delivery of a crawler-mounted, fully-mobile crusher to Inner Mongolia’s Yimin Coal, the Essen-based heavy mining equipment specialist ThyssenKrupp Fördertechnik is to build another four crushers for the Chinese market.
Atlas Copco rolls out HB 3600 rock breaker
Atlas Copco has launched the new HB 3600 rock breaker. The breaker is designed to fit in to the 35-63t carrier weight class, and offers 46 % more performance per kg service weight compared to other hydraulic breakers in this class, and 30% higher efficiency.
ACT and MeshDynamics team up for ActiveMine sale
Active Control Technology Inc. and MeshDynamics Inc. have announced the sale of an ActiveMine system to a Wyoming open pit coal mine.Site Search
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