As mining operations face ongoing demand to increase productivity and decrease costs without sacrificing safety, a challenge exaggerated by a lack of highly skilled operators, Atlas Copco has published Blasthole Drilling in Open Pit Mining aimed at helping customers successfully meet these challenges. Atlas Copco shares the knowledge of its product experts and customers through 11 [...]
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Cortez Hills gold mine development goes on despite threat of injunction
As Barrick's Cortez Hills underground operation ramps up, a possibility exists that the open pit portion of the gold project could be temporarily delayed pending the results of an expanded environmental review.
New Logimine ‘openQUARRY’ range including free control software for open pit management
There is constant pressure to not only maximise operational output but also to reduce operating costs and minimise maintenance costs. Logimine, manufacturer and developer of mining fleet management systems, addresses these issues with a new range of practical and cost effective control equipment, specifically adapted to smaller scale mines. The range from Logimine is called ‘openQUARRY [...]
Maptek™ I-Site™ Studio 3.3 – greater efficiency for survey scan data modelling
MaptekTM I-SiteTM Studio 3.3 – greater efficiency for survey scan data modelling Surveyors will gain further efficiencies with Maptek's latest software release. Improvements to the I-Site Studio 3.3 laser scan modelling software are designed to […]
Codelco and Rio look for better technologies to mine and refine copper
Rio Tinto and Codelco have entered into the Río de Cobre (River of Copper) technology alliance agreement. This new alliance allows both companies to jointly pursue next generation copper mining and processing technology development. The aim is to deliver safer, more energy efficient and lower cost of production from both current and next generation open-pit [...]
World’s Biggest Open Pit Operation Could be a Reality
BHP has issued the long awaited Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for its Olympic Dam project in South Australia. Industry experts have guessed the proposed expansion could cost between AU$10 and 15 billion.
OPEN PIT EQUIPMENT: Common Siemens platform promises productivity
Related Items Articles Suppliers (Equipment/Services) ATLANTA, Georgia ? SIEMENS has added draglines to its common drive design for mobile open pit mining equipment. By providing a single drive platform for draglines, trucks and shovels, the company
Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine installs Wenco Fleet Management
June 2008 – Vancouver, BC. Taseko’s Gibraltar Copper Mine has installed Wenco’s Fleet Management System. Wenco’s fleet management system is a key component to Taseko’s major expansion and modernization plan. Wenco will install 23 units […]
New mine project posted on Mine Developments – Trekkopje Project
The 128,979 ha project is approximately 65 km in a straight line northeast of the coastal town of Swakopmund and lies in the very arid desert region of western Namibia, southwestern Africa. Access is via […]
Modular Expands Global Accounts Management Team
Following the successful introduction of the Global Corporate Accounts Management team last year, Modular Mining Systems, Inc. CEO Peter Carter has announced the team’s expansion—a development that will enhance Modular’s ability to respond to ongoing […]
New mine project posted on Mine Developments – Chirundu
The Chirundu uranium project comprises an area of 1,301 sq km and is located in Zambia. Uranium mineralization is of the style referred to as 'sandstone-type uranium deposits' which have been the source of a […]
New mine project posted on Mine Developments – Chirundu
The Chirundu uranium project comprises an area of 1,301 sq km and is located in Zambia. Uranium mineralization is of the style referred to as 'sandstone-type uranium deposits' which have been the source of a […]
Breakers for Kamchatka platinum
ZAO KGD, ordered an Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker HB 5800 Dust that had a long journey, to be accomplished rapidly. The machine is now operating at full capacity in an open pit, appropriately named 'Icy'. […]
Breakers for Kamchatka platinum
ZAO KGD, ordered an Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker HB 5800 Dust that had a long journey, to be accomplished rapidly. The machine is now operating at full capacity in an open pit, appropriately named 'Icy'. […]
May 14, 2008 Terrane Board Approves Mt. Milligan Feasibility Report
Vancouver, British Columbia: Robert Pease, President and Chief Executive Officer of Terrane Metals Corp. ("Terrane" or the "Company") (TRX: TSX-V) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the Feasibility Study Report […]
Professional Development Short Courses for 2008
The Mining Studies Institute at the University of British Columbia and EduMine bring you a program of 27 short courses on mining topics presented in Vancouver. Courses qualify for the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies. […]
Mechel's new excavators
Mechel, one of Russia's leading mining and metals companies, has commissioned new modern backhoe excavators at its iron ore mining subsidiary, Korshunov Mining Plant OAO, and at its nickel mining subsidiary, Southern Urals Nickel Plant […]
Coalcorp Announces New Mine Contractor and Commencement of Rail Spur Construction at La Francia
TORONTO, April 23 /CNW/ – Coalcorp Mining Inc. (TSX-CCJ) announced today that it has completed negotiations with Masering S.A., as lead operator, to partner with the existing mine contractor to support the expansion of production […]
New sensors for machine automation
Brand new proven radar sensor solutions are now available from indurad – The Industrial Radar Co. indurad in association with RWTH Aachen University have been developing this radar for operator assistance and automation purposes in […]
GOLD STUDY – Bankable feasibility complete for Black Fox
Net News for March 30, 2008). Pre-production capital costs are $86.9 million including $13.4 million for open pit equipment, $4.0 million for pre-stripping, $7.8 million for underground equipment, $20.0 million to purchase the mill, $23.0 million for
