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ABB wins contract for new mill drive system at Neves Corvo copper mine in Portugal

ABB, leading power and automation technology group, was recently contracted to supply the drive system for a new semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill at Neves Corvo, Portugal.

MINING.com Editor | August 30, 2011 | 10:13 pm

Modular Mining Systems, Inc. names new CEO

Modular Mining Systems, Inc. announces Luiz Steinberg as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Steinberg will assume the position, currently held by Peter Carter, effective on September 16th.

MINING.com Editor | August 30, 2011 | 5:51 pm

New designs for Cat® D11T and D11T Carrydozer

The Cat® D11, since 1986, has set the standard for machine productivity, durability, reliability, safety and operator convenience in high production dozing applications. The new D11T and D11T CD elevate that standard with design refinements that include Enhanced Auto Shift, Dynamic Inclination Monitor, automatic climate control and available automated ripper control.

MINING.com Editor | August 30, 2011 | 5:13 pm

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) signs on DAI as first customer of heavy lift aircraft

Discovery Air Innovations (DAI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc. and Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited (HAV) have signed an agreement under which DAI will be the first customer for HAV’s Commercial Heavy Lift program.

MINING.com Editor | August 26, 2011 | 7:45 pm

Professor develops innovative technology for wireless underground communication

In recent years, the tragic story of mine accidents has been retold many times in international headlines. But thanks to the work of Ryerson University researcher Xavier Fernando, countless miners' lives could be saved in the future with state-of-the-art technology that makes wireless communication possible deep within the Earth's crust.

MINING.com Editor | August 25, 2011 | 7:02 pm

ABB to deliver three large gearless mill drive systems for the Conga project in Peru

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order from Newmont Mining Corporation to deliver three gearless mill drive (GMD) systems for installation at Yanacocha_s Conga copper/gold project in Peru.

MINING.com Editor | August 23, 2011 | 11:50 pm

Sensidyne releases new coal mine safety instrument

Sensidyne, LP, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial health and safety equipment, releases the CDEM-1000 for sale. The Sensidyne CDEM-1000 Coal Dust Explosibility Meter is a portable, handheld, easy-to-use instrument, designed to provide a direct indication of the potential explosibility of a coal and rock dust mixture in accordance with Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 75.403.

MINING.com Editor | August 22, 2011 | 11:14 pm

ABB wins $20 million metals order in South Korea

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently won an order from Hyundai Steel Company (HSC) to supply the drive system for the extension of its existing heavy plate mill in the Chungnam province of South Korea.The integrated mill produces high-quality automotive and shipbuilding steel plates.

MINING.com Editor | August 11, 2011 | 7:26 pm

Gold Fields net earnings up 15% in the June quarter hitting US$186 million

Gold Fields, one of the world's top five gold producers, announced June quarter earnings that were up 15% to US$186 million, compared with US$158 million in the March quarter. During the same June quarter last year, Gold Fields made US$120 million. The company announced its quarterly results on Wednesday.

MINING.com Editor | August 11, 2011 | 2:07 pm

Regency Mines says PNG nickel project delayed by government uncertainty

Proactiveinvestors reports Regency Mines announced on Wednesday that its drilling work is continuing on the Mambare nickel joint venture in Papua New Guinea, but that visa delays may impact the planned work programme. The company said that the delays, caused in part by political uncertainty surrounding the appointment of a new government, could restrict the scale of the drilling programme. Papua New Guinea last week swore in a new PM and cabinet sweeping aside the old guard ahead of general elections next year.

MINING.com Editor | August 10, 2011 | 9:47 pm