ICMM and Eurometaux have published two guides to assist companies in meeting the first of their requirements under the EU’s new Chemicals Legislation - REACH. The regulation entered into force on 1 June 2008. The first challenge that companies need to address is the pre-registration of substances (and the registration of phase-in substances). This process involves […]

Neil Buxton of GFMS Metals Consulting says the copper bull market has been written off prematurely a number of times. This has come about primarily due to myriad supply disruptions, which led to final output being well below initial expectations. The easiest way to quantify the impact is to look at the mine utilisation figure […]

The Microwave Technology ‘08 and Computational Modelling ‘08 conferences will both be held at the beautiful Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, in November. The former is the 1st MEI conference focusing on the use of microwaves in minerals engineering. The purpose of the conference is to provide a meeting place for researchers and developers worldwide, […]

Barrick Gold has submitted a binding all cash offer of $6.75 per share for a total cost of $410 million to the Board of Directors of Cadence Energy. Barrick’s offer to acquire Cadence is an innovative response to energy cost challenges facing the mining industry. Cadence’s production is expected to provide a long term economic […]

Thermo Scientific Niton® XL3t XRF Analysers have been recognised among the 100 most technologically significant products of 2008. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world’s leading manufacturer of handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers. An independent judging panel and the editors of R&D Magazine selected the handheld XL3t XRF analys for the award.

Cleveland-Cliffs and Alpha Natural Resources have approved a definitive merger agreement under which Cleveland-Cliffs will acquire all outstanding shares of Alpha in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $10 billion. The combined company, which will be renamed Cliffs Natural Resources, will become one of the largest US mining companies and be positioned as a leading […]