Hawk, a leading global provider of level, positioning and flow measurement technology has introduced the Sultan 234, which can be powered using loop power (two-wire), three-, or four-wire sources. It does not matter which power source you choose. the Sultan Acoustic wave can measure in difficult environments. These powerful and effective instruments emit an acoustic […]

Western Copper was awarded the 2009 Robert E. Leckie award for the major reclamation program carried out on old abandoned workings at its Casino project. During the reclamation of the old exploration camp at Casino all old buildings, structures, equipment, material, and debris were removed and the area was recontoured to re-establish natural vegetation. Other areas of […]

As part of an ongoing product optimisation initiative, Allison Transmission has introduced a second reverse gear on all its 4700 and 4800 models for the 2010 model year. This offers a second `deep reverse’ in addition to the standard reverse to provide greater control and engine braking during operation on steep grades. 2nd Reverse should […]

After rising for six straight years to a 19-year record high of $13.2 billion in 2008, estimated planned nonferrous exploration spending for 2009 plummeted 42% to $7.7 billion. According to Metals Economics Group’s (MEG) 20th edition of Corporate Exploration Strategies (CES), the global economic crisis and declining prices for almost all mineral commodities took their […]

International Mining continues its major series of articles on PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) with the Grasberg open pit in the December and the DOZ underground mine in the January issues of the magazine. Latest news from site is that through successful compliance audit results, PTFI will maintain the ISO 14001 certificate of its EMS (Environmental […]

Haulmax has released a large capacity rear dump body for its 3900 Series, designed for hauling light materials. At a capacity of 90 m³, the body incorporates a scissor tailgate assembly to ensure material retention over extended haulage distances. The new size complements the standard 50 m³ and 38.5 m³ rear dump bodies. Haulmax says “the ribless […]