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New entrant into mine waste water management

Dust suppression specialist Dust Control Technology has introduced a new product line of high-efficiency industrial wastewater evaporators and services. DCT has specialised in atomization equipment since the company’s inception, and the new product family is considered a natural extension of the firm’s existing expertise. Read more
International Mining | June 23, 2011 | 8:57 pm

SPX® Bran + Luebbe dosing pumps for ore processing

The dosing of water and additives for ore processing requires a pump type that gives the high levels of accuracy required and is capable of withstanding arduous working environments. The SPX Bran + Luebbe brand ProCam metering pump, is one pump type that satisfies these requirements and many more. Read more
International Mining | June 23, 2011 | 8:52 pm

Liebherr Mining Equipment renews technical and licensing agreement with advanced equipment simulator manufacturer Immersive Technologies for a second five-year period

One of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of mining excavators and haul trucks, Liebherr has chosen to continue providing Immersive Technologies with exclusive access to both its engineering staff and also its confidential, machine technical information which is considered essential to accurately simulate Liebherr’s real machines to the highest level of fidelity for operator training.
International Mining | June 22, 2011 | 11:25 pm
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World class underground operating practice in Bulgaria

In less than a year from now Chelopech aims to break the mould in continuous improvement of underground mining bringing world-leading underground operating practice to Bulgaria. John Chadwick will report in detail in the magazine about the attention to detail, reliable and innovative communications, some of the latest trackless mining technology, commitment and passion that are all coming together at the Chelopech copper-gold mine in Bulgaria (IM, October 2006). Read more
International Mining | June 22, 2011 | 11:15 pm

Maptek’s Vulcan helps shape Tanami

Newmont Asia Pacific recently tested the new Vulcan Stope Optimiser on scenarios for the Tanami operations in the Northern Territory of Australia. Current production comes from the Callie underground orebody. Exploration and feasibility investigations continue as Newmont looks for opportunities to extend the life of the mine. Read more
International Mining | June 22, 2011 | 10:29 pm
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BioteQ commences seventh water treatment season at Xstrata Nickel’s Raglan

BioteQ Environmental Technologies, a leader in the treatment of industrial waste water, has commenced its seventh season of water treatment operations at Xstrata Nickel’s Raglan site, located in the Nunavik region of northern Quebec. BioteQ’s ChemSulphide® plant treats surface water, applying ISO 14001 standards for environmental compliance that meet very strict water quality requirements to produce clean water for release to the environment. Read more
International Mining | June 22, 2011 | 10:24 pm

Stillwater commissions two Kiruna electric trucks

Last week John Chadwick visited the Stillwater palladium/platinum mine near Nye, Montana, USA. Here two Kiruna Electric trucks from GIA/ABB were recently commissioned. The trucks are hauling from lower level production on a dedicated ramp, below the shaft bottom. Shaft deepening and a conveyor ramp were considered as alternatives, but this trolley assisted truck option was chosen as the best for this mine.
International Mining | June 21, 2011 | 10:25 pm

Cabo Drilling awarded contract in Albanian chromite by Ber Alb Sh A

Ber Alb SH A, which is part of the Ekin Maden Group located in Istanbul, Turkey, has awarded Cabo Drilling - Albania division, located in Tirana, Albania, a second phase underground drilling contract of 4,000 m. The original drill program, which consisted of 4,000+ ms of NQ drilling, was successfully completed by Cabo in December, 2010. Read more
International Mining | June 21, 2011 | 7:34 pm

Dumas enters strategic alliance with key Chinese contract miner

Canada’s Dumas Contracting and JCHX Mining Management Co (JCHX), a leading Chinese mining contractor, have entered into a strategic alliance. The scope of the strategic alliance covers supporting Chinese clients with projects in Dumas’ core markets of Canada and Latin America. In addition, Dumas will provide its technical expertise in supporting JCHX on shaft-sinking projects in China.
International Mining | June 20, 2011 | 11:39 pm