June 18th 09

Minerals exports and exploration take a dive in first quarter — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 17, 2009 09:36 AM

The index of export prices of energy and mineral resources declined by 15 per cent in the March quarter 2009, reflecting lower commodity prices for oil, metallurgical and thermal coal and the majority of metals, with the exception of gold, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics (ABARE).

Other Top Stories — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 17, 2009 09:51 AM

 

Featured Stories — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 17, 2009 01:59 PM

 

Macraes achieves world efficiency with largest Outotec Tankcell Train — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 17, 2009 02:16 PM

New Zealand’s largest gold producing operation, OceanaGold’s Macraes mine, is providing a world-class example of how investment in efficient technology can achieve rapid payback and increased returns even in challenging economic times.

JKTech sells Mineral Liberation Analysis business — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 17, 2009 02:18 PM

JKTech, the technology transfer company for the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and the other Centres of the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at The University of Queensland, has sold its Mineral Liberation Analysis (MLA) intellectual property and associated business to FEI.

World’s biggest open pit operation could be a reality — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 18, 2009 02:59 PM

While BHP Billiton (BHP) CEO Marius Kloppers presented a cautious market outlook to the mining industry in a speech on May 27th, it doesn’t seem to have altered his intention to create the world’s biggest open pit mine at Olympic Dam in South Australia.