Atlas Copco has introduced a new face drilling rig for narrow drifts . Based on its well-proven predecessor, the Boomer 104, the new Boomer T1 D offers an impressive array of technical and environmental improvements. Similarly, Atlas Copco associate, Aramine has a new range of narrow vein machines, described in the October issue of International Mining.

A committee of independent scientists will be created to review water monitoring data collected from Alberta’s oil sands region.  “Understanding the impact of the oil sands industry on the watershed of northeastern Alberta is absolutely critical. We need to have total and complete assurance in data before we make decisions on how best to balance […]

Rajant, a leading provider of pervasive, multi-band and multi-frequency wireless solutions and Luxul Wireless, a leading innovator of patented high-performance wireless signal enhancement technologies, have signed an agreement under which Rajant’s worldwide sales organisation and channel partners will now have access to Luxul signal enhancement technologies, with a primary focus on the high performance Tactical Mesh […]

Open-pit mines can be laser scanned on the move with this new innovation from 3D Laser Mapping. Its innovative laser-based mine monitoring solution, SiteMonitor Mobile, combines the flexibility of a mobile mapping system with the performance and accuracy of a fixed laser monitoring solution. It is designed to improve site safety and increase production and offers a flexible […]

Fortescue Metals Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Forrest today said the Federal Government’s proposed Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) will stifle the urgent development of infrastructure so badly needed by Australia. He said future investment in infrastructure is penalised by the MRRT because it doesn’t allow infrastructure investment to be deducted against the tax.

Boyce has outlined a multi-step plan to eliminate energy poverty and inequality by unlocking the power of coal to advance energy security, generate economic stimulus and create environmental solutions. The ‘Peabody Plan’ was unveiled during a keynote address before the 21st World Energy Congress in Montreal. The Congress is a gathering of global energy leaders […]