November 11, 2010

Xstrata wants to build global iron ore unit

Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata Plc is looking for more iron ore acquisitions beyond its current takeover bid for Australia’s Sphere Minerals , Xstrata’s […]

November 4, 2010

Chart of the Week—China’s High Speed Rails

Last week’s Investor Alert highlighted the growth of high-speed rails in China, with its recent launch of the line between Shanghai and Hangzhou.  […]

November 2, 2010

Compliance Energy Corporation (TSXV: CEC) – Positive pre-feasibility results – Cash and marketable securities alone account for $0.23 per share

Investment Highlights Pre-feasibility study (PFS) completed for the Raven underground coal mine on Vancouver Island. On a 100% basis, the pre-tax NPV […]

November 1, 2010

Polaris Receives ANZEx Certificate for Use in Coal Mines in Queensland, Australia

NL Technologies, which designs and markets underground digital communications solutions for the mining and tunneling industries, announced today that they received the […]

November 1, 2010

Reports bullish on metals, coal demand, says National Mining Association

There are “few convincing signs” that supply of metals will match booming global demand for them, says a new report by the […]

November 1, 2010

Four mine control systems upgraded

Automation and control specialist company Systems Automation & Management (SAM) has upgraded the old instrumentation and control systems at several coal mines, […]

October 20, 2010

U.S. Department of Labor Honors Peabody Energy’s Farmersburg Surface Mine as Nation’s Safest

The U.S. Department of Labor has presented Peabody Energy’s Farmersburg Mine with the Sentinels of Safety Award – the nation’s highest safety […]

October 19, 2010

Wenco Signs Largest-Ever Contract with Coal India Mines

In what is officially the largest deal in company history, Wenco International Mining Systems Limited has secured a contract for the supply […]

October 18, 2010

US firm’s fleet management solution selected for Moz coal mine

U.S. mining technology company Modular Mining Systems’ fleet management and machine guidance solutions have been selected by the Vale-owned Moatize coal mine, […]

October 18, 2010

Mobile Reclaim Hopper Enhances Production in Coal Stockyard

Telestack Limited continue to excel in providing innovative mobile coal handling solutions to its worldwide customer base. Telestack mobile materials handling systems […]