X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) has established itself as a fast and simple analytical procedure. But, the method can only fully take advantage of its strengths when the matrix of the sample is known. If this is not the case, then the TurboQuant software for automatic matrix effect correction, developed by SPECTRO Analytical Instruments, can help. Read more

With the gold price regularly hitting new heights, separate articles in the May issues of International Mining and Mining Magazine look at new and old technologies to maximise recovery from the ore. The articles can be found in International Mining, pps. 68-76 andMining Magazine, pps. 57-67.

IsaMillsTM have been established for over 15 years in base metal grinding circuits, transforming the operations with their energy efficient grinding action. The technology is now being adopted by the iron ore industry, with the first IsaMillTM being planned for commissioning in early 2011 at Xstrata Copper's Ernest Henry Mine's magnetite project in Queensland. Read more

CiDRA Minerals Processing announced this week that CiDRA was awarded a contract for the installation of three flowmeters at AngloGold Ashanti's Cerro Vanguardia mine in Patagonia, Argentina. Read more

Gekko Systems announced the opening of the company’s Assay Laboratory located in Ballarat. The assets were purchased by Gekko from Balmaine Gold […]

SGS is pleased to announce that OceanaGold has awarded SGS New Zealand the contract to supply all analytical laboratory services to its […]

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH has formed a strategic marketing alliance with SII NanoTechnology, Inc. to market SPECTRO’s inductively coupled plasma optical emission […]

Xstrata Copper announces the completion of construction of the magnetite base plant at Ernest Henry Mining (EHM), a key component of the […]

4B Braime, leading supplier of elevator and conveyor components, has created a new operation especially for the Australian market. Read more

Talvivaara mine, located in Northern Finland, is today the biggest sulfide nickel ore mine in Europe. In close cooperation with Metso, and […]

EnviroXtract, Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Colten Energy, LLC to acquire a licence for a proprietary technology that will […]

Outotec will deliver sintering and ferrochrome smelting technology for the expansion of Outokumpu’s ferrochrome plant in Tornio, Finland. The new sintering plant […]