The Supreme Court of Victoria has today given its approval to the schemes of arrangement between Dyno Nobel Limited (Dyno Nobel) and its shareholders and optionholders (the Schemes), in relation to the acquisition of Dyno […]
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Dyno Nobel obtains Court Approval of Schemes of Arrangement
The Supreme Court of Victoria has today given its approval to the schemes of arrangement between Dyno Nobel Limited (Dyno Nobel) and its shareholders and optionholders (the Schemes), in relation to the acquisition of Dyno […]
Whither Peruvian gold?
Reporting from the VIII International Gold Symposium in Lima, MinerAndina says Miguel Cardozo, Chairman and CEO of junior company Alturas Minerals, forecast that Peru’s gold production would decline to 115 t/y, starting in 2016, when Yanacocha runs out of ore, if no more major exploration efforts are undertaken and unless more creative work is conducted by geologists. [...]
NEW POLL – Should mines report GHG emissions?
The Climate Registry is the subject of this week's editorial. This NGO is asking industries to voluntarily report t... [Full Story]
In 2008 first quarter Siberian Coal mines produced 26.78 Mt of coal
During January-March 2008 mines of Siberian Coal Energy Co (SUEK) produced 26.78 Mt and sold 28.7 Mt of coal. This production was a rise of 12.5% (and sales grew 20%) compared to the same period last year. The highest growth was registered in domestic sales - 26% as compared to the first quarter of 2007. Russian consumers [...]
Athabasca Hires Gravel Exploration Manager and Names New Chief Geologist
EDMONTON, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – May 8, 2008) – Athabasca Minerals Inc. (the "Company" or "Athabasca") (TSX VENTURE:ABM) is pleased to announce the hiring of a gravel exploration manager to assist in its sand and gravel exploration […]
Prof William Chavez Conference: SE Europe Geoscience Foundation in co-operation with the Society of Economic Geologists
SEEGF is holding a two day conference with the SEG International Exchange Lecturer, Professor William X Chavez in Sofia, Bulgaria, May 16 and 17. Chavez has an international research reputation and is a very engaging lecturer. […]
Prof William Chavez Conference: SE Europe Geoscience Foundation in co-operation with the Society of Economic Geologists
SEEGF is holding a two day conference with the SEG International Exchange Lecturer, Professor William X Chavez in Sofia, Bulgaria, May 16 and 17. Chavez has an international research reputation and is a very engaging lecturer. He is currently Professor of Geological Engineering at the New Mexico School of Mines in Socorro, New Mexico, where he has [...]
Gemcom Software Announces Agreement To Be Acquired By JMI Equity And The Carlyle Group
Shareholders to Receive C$2.90 in Cash per Share; Transaction Valued at Approximately $180 Million Vancouver, Canada – May 7, 2008 – Gemcom Software International Inc. (TSX:GCM), the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, […]
Incitec Pivot Interim Dividend
On 11 March 2008, Dyno Nobel (ASX: DXL) announced that it had entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement with Incitec Pivot Limited (ASX: IPL) (“IPL”) under which IPL proposes to acquire all of the shares […]
Joy Global Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information
MILWAUKEE, May 5, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) — Joy Global Inc. (Nasdaq:JOYG) announced today that it will release second quarter earnings results prior to the opening of business on May 29, 2008. A […]
Web apps drive efficiencies
Web apps drive efficiencies Four Leaf Solutions has doubled and tripled its workforce every year since 2002 Software developer Four Leaf Solutions may be one of Sudbury’s best-kept secrets. Founded in 1997 by four Sudbury […]
Core saw sideline turns into flourishing enterprise
BY NORM TOLLINSKY You never know where linecutting will take you. For Vance McAfee, it led to a 32-year career as an area supervisor for Inco Exploration. Now, in retirement, he’s busier than ever manufacturing […]
Six Massey Energy mines win awards
Tom Meikle, president of Republic Energy, says the first thing new employees learn on the job is “safety first.” “It’s our priority,” Meikle said. “We have a strong safety culture at this operation.” Meikle says […]
River diversion for surface mining by Gábor Mérö, Trelleborg Building Systems
When managers at Kolubara, Serbia’s largest coal mine, began talking about widening their operations, they immediately ran into a rather large snag – there was a river in the way. Challenge: To expand Serbia’s largest […]
