Geokon has retained the services of GKM Consultants, of St-Bruno, Quebec, to assist the company’s efforts in Canada and other countries as the need may arise. GKM Consultants provides innovative and integrated monitoring solutions for geotechnical, civil, mining, hydrological, and environmental applications, and is founded on solid expertise through its qualified and experienced multidisciplinary […]

The Coeur d’Alene Mines acquisitions of Bolnisi Gold and Palmarejo Silver and Gold Corp have been agreed by all parties. “We are extremely pleased with the outcome and the addition to Coeur of the Palmarejo silver and gold project, which is expected to increase company-wide silver production to nearly 30 Moz by 2009, and at very […]

Northern Peru Copper Corp has signed a definitive agreement with China Minmetals Nonferrous Metals and Jiangxi Copper Co, under which those companies have agreed to make an offer to acquire all of Northern Peru’s outstanding shares for C$13.75 per share in cash. Northern Peru’s Board of Directors has unanimously determined that the offer is fair to its shareholders and […]

Goldstream Mining has changed its name to IMX Resources, reflecting the next stage in the development of the diversified mining house. IMX Resources Managing Director Duncan McBain said the acronym and name reflected the company’s strategic focus on value through investment, mining and exploration. “The change in name is the next phase in the development […]

In an effort to meet the demand for skilled workers in the mining sector, engineering and project delivery firm Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has instigated a number of innovative solutions. And there are calls for Australia’s Vocational Education and Training system to be reviewed to ensure it meets the needs of the rapidly expanding minerals […]

This issue of IMPN includes the astonishing news that a coal mining company is acquiring 10 new longwall mining systems and 12 new sets of gateroad development equipment. No it is not a company in China but is New World Resources, leading producer of hard coal in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. The major […]