http://www.theajmonline.com.au daily 1 2009-03-02T04:42:30Z http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/february-9-2012/xstrata-shareholders-baulk-at-glencore-merger-terms Two major shareholders in Xstrata, Standard Life and Schroders, have said that they will vote against the terms of a merger agreed to by the boards and management of Xstrata and 34.4% shareholder Glencore. No publisher Charles Macdonald 2012-02-08T23:59:20Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/february-9-2012/top-stories/xstrata-seals-deal-for-supply-chain-software SolveIT Software, provider of enterprise software for supply and demand optimisation and predictive modelling, has sold Xstrata two of its software systems: Supply Chain Network Optimiser and Advanced Planning and Scheduling. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-08T23:59:19Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/february-9-2012/top-stories/downer-secures-karara-mining-contract Gindalbie Metals has selected Downer EDI for Karara’s inaugural six year, $570m mining contract. It includes drill and blast as well as load and haul services. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-08T23:59:19Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/february-9-2012/supplier-news/ge-energy2019s-alternating-current-excavator-system GE Energy says its AC Excavator System is as robust and powerful as its DC systems and is suited for use in draglines, shovels and blast-hole drills. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-08T23:59:20Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/february-9-2012/supplier-news/mincom-integrates-with-ventyx Software company Mincom has been absorbed into its ABB stable-mate Ventyx, following its takeover last year. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-08T23:59:19Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/top-stories/bhpb2019s-iron-clad-strategy In a clear sign of its strategic priorities, BHP Billiton has approved funding for it Port Hedland outer harbour development, while announcing its exit from the minerals sands business, selling its stake in Richards Bay Minerals to Rio Tinto. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-02T00:52:48Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/top-stories/top-stories/xstrata-lodges-eis-for-macarthur-river-expansion Xstrata Zinc submitted a draft environmental impact statement for its McArthur River Mine with the Northern Territory Government this week, proposing capacity expansions. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-02T03:19:58Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/top-stories/top-stories/peak3-advances-diesel-particulate-reduction Brisbane technology developer Peak3 has secured over $2.3m in public and private funding to commercialise its diesel particulate emissions management systems. These are based on acoustic filtration technology for reducing ultra-fine particles and include emissions monitoring systems. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-02T00:52:47Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/top-stories/supplier-news/new-critical-vessel-monitoring-system-1 According to Land Instruments International, its Critical Vessel Monitoring System, for detection of refractory wear or breakdown in critical vessels, offers a host of benefits compared to traditional systems. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-02T00:52:48Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/february/top-stories/supplier-news/pressing-problem-now-a-burning-issue How can miners, especially those in remote locations, best manage sewage treatment? By electrifying their toilets and setting fire to the waste. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-02-02T00:52:48Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/january/january-26-2012/rio-tinto-takes-majority-stake-in-ivanhoe-mines Rio Tinto has become the majority shareholder in Ivanhoe Mines, developer of the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, purchasing shares that take its stake to 51%. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-01-24T23:24:48Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/january/january-26-2012/supplier-news/high-vis-padding-for-impact-hazards West Australian maker of impact-injury reduction products, Safepad, says its range will protect workers and save worksites time and money. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-01-24T23:24:48Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/january/january-26-2012/supplier-news/new-barge-to-service-resources-sector-in-wa Western Australian ship builder Strategic Marine has built a 27m work barge that will be delivered to the Port of Dampier, to service the burgeoning resources sector. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-01-24T23:24:47Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/january/january-26-2012/top-stories/froude-hofmann2019s-new-drilling-test-rig Froude Hofmann, manufacturer of engine testing systems, has developed a rig to test mobile drilling platforms for drilling specialist Boart Longyear. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-01-24T23:24:47Z News Item http://www.theajmonline.com.au/mining_news/news/2012/january/january-26-2012/top-stories/aurecon-and-jktech-form-strategic-alliance Engineering group Aurecon and mining services company JKTech have entered into a strategic alliance, which will be known as JK Aurecon. No publisher AJM Staff 2012-01-24T23:24:46Z News Item