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Xstrata lodges EIS for McArthur River expansion — by AJM Staff — created Feb 02, 2012 11:46 AM

Xstrata Zinc submitted a draft environmental impact statement for its McArthur River Mine with the Northern Territory Government this week, proposing capacity expansions.

Peak3 advances diesel particulate reduction — by AJM Staff — created Feb 02, 2012 11:40 AM

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.

BHPB’s iron-clad strategy — by AJM Staff — created Feb 02, 2012 11:48 AM

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.

New critical vessel monitoring system — by AJM Staff — created Feb 02, 2012 11:29 AM

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.

Pressing problem now a burning issue — by AJM Staff — created Feb 02, 2012 11:24 AM

How can miners, especially those in remote locations, best manage sewage treatment? By electrifying their toilets and setting fire to the waste.

New barge to service resources sector in WA — by AJM Staff — created Jan 24, 2012 05:44 PM

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.

High-vis padding for impact hazards — by AJM Staff — created Jan 24, 2012 05:47 PM

West Australian maker of impact-injury reduction products, Safepad, says its range will protect workers and save worksites time and money.

Rio Tinto takes majority stake in Ivanhoe Mines — by AJM Staff — created Jan 25, 2012 10:22 AM

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%.

Froude Hofmann’s new drilling test rig — by AJM Staff — created Jan 24, 2012 05:34 PM

Froude Hofmann, manufacturer of engine testing systems, has developed a rig to test mobile drilling platforms for drilling specialist Boart Longyear.

Aurecon and JKTech form strategic alliance — by AJM Staff — created Jan 24, 2012 05:31 PM

Engineering group Aurecon and mining services company JKTech have entered into a strategic alliance, which will be known as JK Aurecon.

Soil stabiliser for haul roads — by AJM Staff — created Jan 19, 2012 11:16 AM

Eko Soil, maker of a soil stabilising enzyme, says its product has now been proven in civil applications and is ready to make its mark in the mining industry.

New stainless pressure cleaner — by AJM Staff — created Jan 19, 2012 11:23 AM

Australian Pump Industries has released a heavy duty, stainless steel steam pressure cleaner. The Aussie Super Indy Mk III is designed for applications where hot water is required to dissolve grease and oil.

Sullair appoints managing director — by AJM Staff — created Jan 19, 2012 11:27 AM

Compressed-air specialist, Sullair Australia, has appointed Fred Funnell as its new managing director. He has experience in sales, operations and governance across a range of industries.

Mining drives heavy equipment sales growth in 2011 — by AJM Staff — created Jan 19, 2012 11:18 AM

Australia’s construction and mining equipment market continued its rise from the doldrums of the GFC, driven by mining sector demand for heavy equipment.

BHPB and Rio announce Pilbara expansion contracts — by AJM Staff — created Jan 19, 2012 11:10 AM

KBR will upgrade Rio Tinto’s fuel assets and storage in five locations across the Pilbara. RCR Tomlinson will build power generation works for BHP Billiton’s Yarnima combined cycle power station in Newman.

Keech mechanical bucket for underground — by AJM Staff. — created Jan 12, 2012 11:34 AM

Keech’s latest mechanical bucket, set for a February release, is designed to minimise replacement time for edge wear systems on underground loaders.

Caterpillar continues longwall supply to China — by AJM Staff — created Jan 12, 2012 11:30 AM

Caterpillar has announced a deal to supply an automated longwall plough system to Gasification Company, part of the Lvliang Dongyi Group.

Cyclone Heidi shuts Port Hedland — by Oliver Probert — created Jan 12, 2012 11:10 AM

Tropical cyclone Heidi has halted operations at Australia's busiest port. Pilbara iron ore giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are amongst companies that stopped exports and battened down the hatches in anticipation of heavy rain and winds, which have been gusting over 100kph since Wednesday night.

Tow hitch for underground mines — by AJM Staff — created Jan 12, 2012 11:36 AM

Engineering consultancy Soto Mining Technologies has launched its 40t capacity tow hitch for underground mining, the Safety Tow Hitch.

Karara’s tailings management system — by AJM Staff — created Jan 12, 2012 11:22 AM

Gindalbie has awarded a 15 year contract to logistics group Bis Industries for provision of a tailings management system at its Karara project. The deal is worth $23m per annum.