Outokumpu Technology has signed a turnkey contract worth $20 million with Codelco to revampEl Teniente’s No. 1 sulphuric acid plant at the Caletones copper smelter near Rancagua, Chile. The aim is to increase the capacity of the existing facility, improve operability and reduce current maintenance requirements. Outokumpu Technology’s scope consists of engineering, design, delivery, construction, erection and commissioning […]

Gibca Crushing and Quarry Operations is supplying large quantities of armour rock for Dubai’s Palm Island projects. Gibca Crushing at Kadrah, some 25 km east of Dhaid, is the biggest among a number of quarries in the region to recognise the performance provided by its Sandvik Tamrock hydraulic crawler drills and Sandvik rock tools working […]

Cameco’s Inkai uranium test mine located in the Kazakh Republic has achieved BSI OHSAS:18001 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications - internationally recognized standards for health and safety and environmental performance. "These certifications demonstrate that Cameco upholds high standards for protecting workers and the environment at its operations in Central Asia," said Sergei Breus, General Director of […]

Norilsk Nickel and Interros will acquire 35% of the shares of a leading US designer of environmentally clean and reliable energy products, Plug Power. The deal is being made through Smart Hydrogen, a 50-50% joint venture of Norilsk Nickel and Interros, formed to participate in the global hydrogen economy.
“Norilsk Nickel has long been the […]

Peru’s mining production remains healthy and according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, 2005 (to December 15) mining exports reached $ 8.913 billion, 54% of total Peruvian exports, which totalled $16.5 billion. This represents major (28%) growth with respect to 2004, when mining exports were $6.953 billion. According to Caesar Rodriguez, MEM’s Director of […]

The National Mining Association (NMA) reports that Congress should enact legislation this year to encourage clean up of abandoned mineral mines by shielding ‘Good Samaritan’ parties from liability for conditions created by others, in the opinion of  a mining executive last week, speaking before a House panel.
By offering all parties, including mining companies, limited […]