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Silver tailings: Profitable waste?
Tailings are materials produced from mining such as milled rock and effluents. In many cases, massive quantities of these materials, regarded as waste, are left from previous operations. Given the potential health and environmental risks associated with tailings, they could be viewed as problems or project deterrents, but then again, they could be viewed as a source of cash.
Entree Gold upgrades and expands resources at Ann Mason
"With over 5 billion pounds of copper estimated at the indicated level and another 3.5 billion pounds estimated at the inferred level, Ann Mason should now be recognized as a significant deposit in one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world."
Third diamond drill rig deployed by Angkor Gold in Cambodia
Canadian-based Angkor Gold Corp. (TSXV: ANK) announced today it has deployed a three diamond drill at its Katieng prospect. Drilling is set to commence on geochemical targets at the property. After Angkor completes the Katieng program, the rig will be moved to either its Kunmum prospect or Oyadao tenement.
Stellar Diamonds says its project in Sierra Leona confirmed as a high value asset
London-trade Stellar Diamonds (LON:STEL) said today a first JORC compliant estimate for its Tongo project in Sierra Leone confirmed it as a high value, high growth asset.
La Mancha's measured and indicated resources more than double to 4.8 million ounces of gold equivalent
Dominique Delorme, President and CEO of La Mancha, noted: "Having quadrupled our resource base to nearly 5 million ounces of gold equivalent since 2007, it is exciting to see that this appears to only be the beginning, as we are just starting to scratch the potential at our Hassaï property, where nine more VMS targets remain to be explored."
Goldsource Mines rockets 28% on new Saskatchewan coal resource
Goldsource Mines shot up 28% today on news that it has increased indicated coal resources at its Border Coal Project by 48%.
Win some lose some: Gold Fields delving deeper into Philippines, suspends drilling in Mali
Nick Holland of CEO Gold Fields said on Monday the company has plonked $63 million on a second gold-copper project in the Philippines. The globe's fourth-largest gold miner also announced it is suspending drilling in Mali, Africa's third largest gold producer following a military coup.
Baja Mining urges shareholders: Vote the Gold Proxy
aja Mining Corp. (TSX:BAJ)(OTCQX:BAJFF) today announced that it has filed and is mailing a third and final letter to shareholders regarding the proxy contest initiated by dissident Mount Kellett Master Fund II A L.P. Baja has scheduled a vote to take place at a special meeting of shareholders on April 3, 2012 and urges shareholders to vote the GOLD proxy against Mount Kellett.
Proven and Probable Reserves Grow by 36% at La Mancha's Frog's Leg Mine
La Mancha Resources Inc. (TSX: LMA, hereinafter "La Mancha" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Proven and Probable gold reserves (the "reserves") at its Australian Frog's Leg mine have increased by 36% following the successful completion of a new upgraded mine plan that incorporates the significant resource increase announced in March 2011.
The MOBA MDS-2000 drilling system controls blast hole drilling in a limestone quarry
Optimum accuracy when drilling blast holes is a decisive factor for smooth operation in quarries. This is also the case in the limestone quarry of Schaefer Kalk in the Rhineland-Palatinate village Hahnstätten. Read more
Top-three driller Foraco pushes miners for longer contracts
TSX-listed drilling services firm Foraco International is looking to sign longer contracts with mining companies, especially the majors, rather than the one-year terms that have been the norm in the sector, chairperson and co-CEO Daniel Simoncini said in Toronto on May 20th. Read more
Putzmeister to partner with GHH and Mine Master
Putzmeister has reached an agreement with GHH and Mine Master for the distribution and service of drilling jumbos, bolting rigs and load haul dumpers to complement the company's shotcreting equipment for tunnelling. The cooperation between the companies will start with Putzmeister distributing and marketing GHH and Mine Master machines in the Spanish market, possibly leading to global cooperation. Read more
Boart Longyear Introduces Lightning Rod™ Series Surface Rock Drill and Blast Rods with Quick-Change Capabilities
Boart Longyear (www.boartlongyear.com, ASX:BLY), a leading integrated drilling products and services provider, has expanded its line of rock drill and blast products with the new Lightning Rod™ Series. This new line of rods is specifically designed for the surface drill and blast market and features a quick-change male and female rod that is engineered for high-durability and air flushing. Read the full press release
Peterstow Aquapower launches new oil-free water hydraulic breaker
New water hydraulic technology from Peterstow Aquapower will eliminate dangerous emissions and damaging oil leaks from breakers used in quarrying and civil engineering applications. The technology has also found use in hard rock drilling in the form of the Peterstow …
Scandinavian Devico Carves Out Leadership Position in Accurate and Precise Drilling Equipment
Within an ordinary industrial building in central Norway, people hover over a test drillhole running many meters deep. They are Devico engineers assessing the latest enhancements to the DeviTool surveying equipment in the test facility at the company’s headquarters in …
Atlas Copco Announces the EDGE Drill Monitor for DTH Drilling
Atlas Copco is revolutionizing down-the-hole hammer drilling by providing a simple graphical display to show the driller what is happening with the hammer and, therefore, the bit at the bottom of the hole.
Rockmore Announces a New iPad App
Rockmore International launched a new application for iPad that will make it easier to access the company’s catalog of rock drilling tools and accessories. Read more
JKTech Partners With EduMine “to deliver worldclass online courses to a global mining audience”
JKTech, the technology transfer company for the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre and the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at The University of Queensland, has opened a campus with EduMine. JKTech provides products and services in ore characterisation and process improvement …
New Sonic drill rig will fit in 6 m (20′) shipping container
Sonic Drill, a world leader in sonic drilling technology, has engineered and released a sonic drill rig that can fit within a shipping container. Its inventor has also won an innovation award.
Varel International agrees to acquire patented rotary percussion system from Renegade Drilling Tools
Varel International, a leading manufacturer of drill bits and global supplier to the industry, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Rotary Percussion System (RPS) product line and assets of Renegade Drilling Tools. This product line will complement the already …
IT played role in rescuing trapped Chilean miners
IT played its role in the fantastic rescue last month in Chile (http://www.im-mining.com/2010/10/14/san-jose-rescue-proceedingsuccessfully-first-miners-out/). The collapse in the San José mine occurred on August 5 and on August 11 Maptek received a call from the team that was working on the rescue, …
Fugro awarded two specialist marine drilling contracts for mining projects
Fugro Seacore has been awarded two contracts in the marine seabed investigation and construction support service markets with a combined value of approximately $52 million. Read more
Hunno Coal: Development and Exploration Update
Hunno Coal is pleased to announce an update on the company's ongoing drilling and development programmes which include the Tsant Uul Coking Coal Project, the Unst Khudag Thermal Coal Mine and the Tenuun-2 Coal Project. Read more
New drilling system uses 60% less water than existing systems – manufacturer
Water hydraulic drilling systems manufacturer Peterstow Aquapower has developed an environment-friendly drilling technology that could save mining companies significant capital and operational costs, while also reducing the industry’s environmental effect. Read more
Secoroc PARD system – a huge boost to rotary drilling
Atlas Copco Secoroc presents the latest innovation in Rotary drilling – the Secoroc PARD system – designed to boost rotary drilling performance by combining the best of DTH and Rotary drilling technology. Read more
Great Panther Makes New Discovery at 590 Metres Depth at Guanajuato and Expands Santa Margarita Vein
Great Panther Silver Ltd is pleased to report that the deep drilling program in the Rayas area of the Guanajuato mine has significantly expanded the size of the gold-rich Santa Margarita vein and has intersected a new zone of high …
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