MINING.COM Staff Writer

Metso Minerals has launched a new track-mounted, mobile device for on-site waste crushing. The prototype was launched at the IFAT 2008 waste management exhibition – the worlds largest environmental fair in Munich, 5 – 9 May.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions have reached a record high in recent years, currently worth $3.8 trillion worldwide. In the mining and metals sector in particular, M&A has been the strategy of choice for companies looking to expand to take advantage of increased demand from China and India. There are a number of pitfalls which [...]

2008-05-05 - Vectek’s innovative technology helps improve power quality for industry

Macquarie Research says that Rio Tinto is looking to almost double its coal production in Queensland in the next eight years, taking advantage of planned improvements in rail and port infrastructure, according to Hubie van Dalsen, Managing Director of Rio’s coal unit. “Our aim is to lift our Queensland production from 21 Mt of thermal [...]