Articles By Subject: Exploration
Gemcom expands in Indonesia
Gemcom has announced that it will open a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 25, 2010
Terrane Metals appoints Fluor-AMEC JV
Terrane Metals Corp has signed a letter of intent with AMEC Americas Ltd and Fluor Canada to provide EPCM services for its 100%-owned Mt Milligan copper-gold project in British Columbia
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
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 effectTeck develops Aqqaluk
Teck Resources has announced that subsidiary Teck Alaska is proceeding with developing the Aqqaluk deposit at its Red Dog mineMicromine gains feasibility certification in Mongolia
Mining software and consulting group Micromine Consulting Services has received certification from the Mongolian government as a company authorised to conduct feasibility standard studies in the country
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 millionMarketplace
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 operationsSuper 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 governmentMincom unveils Ellipse 8
Mincom, a leading provider of software and services, has rolled out Mincom Ellipse 8, an enterprise asset management solution
Coping with climate change
Golder Associates’ Doug Morrison and John Fahey discuss how mining groups can survive and even thrive in a changing climateAshes 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 worldCAE 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 GroupMGOL 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 projectAustralian contractors expand in Africa
Ausdrill has announced that African Underground Mining Services has been successful in securing a significant quantity of new underground work in West Africa
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 policyPower 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
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
Diamond in the rough
Diamond core drilling rigs are a valuable tool for mineral exploration. Carly Lovejoy looks at the range of products on offer for surface applications
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
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 issuesIron 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 offerThermo expands in Brazil
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the opening of a new sales and service facility in Sao Paulo, BrazilBoart Longyear’s new rig flies forth
Leading integrated drilling services and product provider Boart Longyear has released the new flyable SC11 rig
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.
Thermo Fisher opens Brazilian office
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the opening of its new sales and service facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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.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.
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
Golder acquires Duane Miller
Geotechnical engineering firm, Duane Miller Associates (DMA) has become part of the Alaska operations of Golder Associates Inc (GAI).
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 sectorCopper 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.
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”.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.Thermo Fisher rolls out Niton XL2 analyser
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a new range of its well-known Niton handheld XRF analyser range, which is widely used in the mining and exploration sector, with more than 2,000 already deployedDollar dilemmas
The unsteady dollar has affected the trade of every metal recently, none more so than copper and gold.
Larox opens Chinese subsidiary
On October 16, Larox celebrated the inauguration of its new production plant in Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu province, China.Hands 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
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.The 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.Copper canyon
Vast resources at Bingham Canyon mine have allowed Kennecott Utah Copper to become a world-leading copper producerWaihi – a golden performer
One of Australasia’s longest operating mine complexes, New Zealand’s Waihi continues to produce under its owner since 2002, NewmontCullinan: star of Africa
Cullinan is one of the world’s most celebrated diamond mines and the second largest indicated diamond resourceSweden’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 operation
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 years
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
Nautilus explores with Fugro
Fugro has signed an agreement with Nautilus Minerals Inc. to provide exploration services for its 2009 projects in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
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
Thani Dubai and AngloGold form alliance
Thani Dubai Mining and AngloGold Ashanti have announced their intent to form a strategic alliance for the exploration, development and operation of gold, precious and base metal mines across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
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.
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 remediationPakistan ESIA for Wardell
On April 16, Oracle Coalfields, the UK developer of the 1,400Mt Block VI coal deposit in southern Pakistan, announced the appointment of Wardell Armstrong International to carry out an Environmental/Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), part of the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), on the project.A safe bet with Barminco
Australia’s underground mining contractors are some of the world’s most respected and skilled, which has allowed that particular industry to develop there more than anywhere else. Paul Moore spoke to Neil Warburton, CEO of Barminco, one of the largest and most experienced contractorsNew Geosoft ESRI ArcGIS extension
Geosoft, one of the global leaders in software and solutions for earth exploration, has announced the commercial availability of its Geochemistry for ArcGIS extension for ESRI’s ArcGIS software.
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.
Mirabela secures US$55m mining fleet
Brazilian exploration company, Mirabela Nickel Ltd., has announced that it has signed agreements with Marcosa S/A, and Sotreq S/A to acquire a mining fleet for its 100%-owned Santa Rita nickel-sulphide project.
Flying aces
Carly Lovejoy looks at airborne surveying techniques used in global mineral exploration and the firms offering them
Aker signs on for Mindoro Nickel
Oslo based mining and exploration company, Intex Resources ASA has extended its contract with Aker Solutions as preferred partner for the definitive feasibility study on Stage 1 of the Mindoro Nickel Project.
Michilla closes Lince copper mine
Antofagasta plc has announced that its subsidiary, Minera Michilla S.A. expects to continue underground operations at its Michilla copper mine, located 1500km north of Santiago, Chile during 2009.
Gemcom awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status
Gemcom Software International Inc., a global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, has announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, with competencies in both Networking Infrastructure Solutions and ISV/Software Solutions.
Sino Iron Ore prepares for production
CITIC Pacific Ltd. has announced that Sino Iron Pty Ltd., a branch of its wholly owned subsidiary CITIC Pacific Mining Pty Ltd. has entered in to a gas supply agreement with Apache Northwest Pty Ltd. and Santos Offshore Pty Ltd.
FEI Company purchases Intellection assets
FEI Company, a manufacturer of high-resolution imaging and analysis systems, has announced that it has acquired all of the assets belonging to Intellection Holdings Pty. Ltd. of Brisbane, Australia.
Nautilus Solwara 1 project delayed
Nautilus Minerals Inc. has issued a statement saying that the company has decided to adopt a more cautious strategy to preserve its strong cash position by delaying the construction of equipment for the Solwara 1 mining system.
Intertek opens minerals lab in Queensland
Intertek Genalysis has opened a new mineral testing laboratory in Queensland, Australia, to serve the region's mining and exploration sector.Site Search
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