Demand for minerals is growing globally but the availability of high-quality ore deposits is in decline. Many of the ore deposits being found today have inherently complex mineralisation where, for example, the target element is present in low abundance, is associated with a fine-grained multi-phase assemblage or occurs in sub-micron particles. This complexity can dramatically reduce processing [...]

The aim of EduMine’s Mobile Equipment Life Cycle Management seminar (Vancouver, November 17 - 18) is to create an analytic framework to impartially assess haul truck investments using reliable financial modelling and sensitivity analysis. Particular attention will be given to the treatment of the key operating variables such as road condition, loading, vendor risk and maintenance, [...]

The long term view of Brewin Dolphin, the UK’s largest independent private client investment manager, on the mining sector remains positive due to emerging market demand growth driven by infrastructure investment and urbanisation mainly in China.  However, metals exchange inventories have remained lower than in previous recessions due to rapid reduction cuts etc.  Supply is [...]

All too often, a mining agreement that is vital to a country’s development and that will boost economic opportunity and job creation is an occasion for vilification by NGOs. However, World Growth International and World Growth Mongolia are clearly NGOs of a different cut - NGOs with people at the forefront of their considerations and [...]

Avoca Resources announced that it commenced placing cemented tailings (paste) into underground stopes at its Trident mine, Western Australia’s third largest underground gold mine, following the successful construction and commissioning of its paste plant. The plant was completed on time and approximately A$1.5 million under budget and is, according to Managing Director, Rohan Williams, “critical to maximising [...]

Gemcom Software International has incorporated a new Human Logistics product into its award-winning Gemcom InSite(tm) operational performance management product line. The product is based on a solution that has been deployed for almost 10 years, which the company added to its portfolio through the acquisition of the Australian-based TeamTech business in January of 2009. Gemcom [...]

Persian Gold’s interim results for the six month period to June 30, 2009 show good exploration success has been achieved in Iran. The Chah-e-Zard gold discovery is believed to be commercial and Dalli could potentially be a small copper/gold mine. However, further progress and development has been frustrated by inaction on behalf of the authorities. As a result, Persian [...]

As IM October goes to press, with a feature on comminution, there is news that BJD Crushers has supplied six BJD Hammermills to pulverise coal at a new co-generation power plant being built in Western Australia. The crushers are part of a $500 million contract for the plant, which will be built at the Worsley Alumina refinery, near Collie. The units are [...]

As International Mining prepares an article on surveying and GPS for the November issue, the news from Leica is the Viva that combines the latest state-of-the-art technologies into an unrivalled portfolio of total stations, GNSS receivers, controllers and onboard software. Encompassing innovative, feature rich functionality with a new, modern and ergonomic design, Leica Viva is easier [...]

A healthy population is at the heart of sustainable development is a philosophy wholeheartedly embraced by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold and Freeport Indonesia. On a typical day in Tembagapura, the town near the great Grasberg mine that is currently the subject of a series of articles in International Mining, the 100-bed employee hospital is abuzz with activity. [...]

This event will be held in Shanghai, December 3-4. China Gold & Precious Metals Summits have been held successfully in the past three years, 2005 to 2008. This time, the premier event will be convening top professionals from the global gold and precious metals fraternity including producers, refiners and fabricators, commodities exchanges, commercial & investment banks, dealers, futures brokers, [...]

American power generator Southern Co has announced that China will be the site for the first worldwide commercial implementation of the Transport Integrated Gasification (TRIGTM) technology for producing low-emission coal-based electricity. TRIG is an advanced integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) technology that produces electricity with lower emissions than traditional coal power plants. It also is compatible [...]