In the fourth article in its ‘License to Operate Flashpoint‘ series analysing socio-political risks around resource projects in the news, advisory firm, Critical Resources looks into GCM Resources’ Phulbari coal project in Bangladesh, discussing how the company can gain government approval and fend off opposition. For the full report, please follow this link - Critical Resources’ Phulbari report

Lubrication Engineers (LE) has added Almasol® Syn Coating lubricant to its WirelifeTM Line. This is an extremely tacky, nonasphaltic synthetic lubricant with exceptionally high film strength. LE says: “perfect for extreme environments and conditions, it provides robust outer surface protection for wire rope and cable and comes from the same advanced technology that LE developed to […]

Normet, the specialist in mining and tunnelling processes, is investing EUR1 million at its production facility in Iisalmi, Finland to advance technology in underground service vehicles. At the same time, the company is developing its spare parts logistics and opening a global spare parts distribution centre in The Netherlands. The year has begun in a promising […]

Key personnel* from the Centre of Copper and Mining Studies (CESCO), as reported in MineraAndina, say that Chile should take on the strategic aim of becoming a producer and exporter of mining technology. “This requires the mining sector to be a key strategy of development for the next government, and not only as a source […]

In its 2010 coal outlook report, Fitch Ratings says the US coal industry will experience modest recovery in domestic steam coal prices and scant increase in production volumes beginning in the second half of 2010 on partial recovery in domestic industrial power demand and less gas for coal substitution. Resilient cash flows will sustain the […]

Market-leading software helps global mining companies increase speed, accuracy and predictability of mine planning. Mincom has announced a major upgrade to its suite of software for mine design and modelling. Featuring new functionality identified through input from leading mining companies around the world, Minescape 5 speeds the development of more accurate plans, thereby improving the predictability and […]