Coffey Mining, a global specialist consultancy company, is helping to find workable strategies to restore the Mbuji Mayi mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to its former glory, leaving the region’s history of conflict behind. It was once among the top producing diamond operations in the world but, ravaged by civil war, it is now […]

Sandvik Mining and Construction has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with International Mining Supplies (IMS) based on the Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia for the worldwide supply of the ‘Explorer’ plastic core trays and accessories. IMS has been one of the market leaders in the development of core sample trays and core boxes since 1995 when […]

Austmine is delaying its third international conference and exhibition, originally scheduled to run from March 30-31 at the Adelaide Convention Centre in South Australia, to later this year or early in 2010. The biennial event showcases Australia’s mining technology and service (MTS) sector to the world. Previous conferences in Queensland and Western Australia held during […]

Western Australia’s resurgent uranium industry has been encouraged by the State Government’s willingness to consult face-to-face on the development of a dynamic modern-era uranium mining industry in WA, according to resources specialist, Minter Ellison Lawyers. The view emerged from an industry workshop in Perth organised by Minter Ellison as a forum between the industry and the […]

DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI), a systems supplier with a focus on mining, has acquired the business of Agrhimerc, a producer of rock reinforcement products. Agrhimerc, according to DSI, is well-recognised among its clients for its high quality service to the Peruvian mining industries. The mid-sized company produces different types of rock bolts that can be flexibly […]

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released its 2008 Annual Review - Embracing Change. October saw appointment of a new ICMM President - Anthony Hodge as well as a new Chairman, Richard Adkerson (also President and Chief Executive Officer of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold). In spite of the recent financial tumult, the […]