The AJM News

BHP bid timed to capture potash upswing

While all commodities suffered during the global financial crisis, potash was hit particularly hard with nervous farmers going on a buying strike. In consequence, BHP Billiton target Potash Corp of Canada laid off 940 workers and cut potash production by 3.5 million tonnes in 2009.

BHP bid timed to capture potash upswing

While all commodities suffered during the global financial crisis, potash was hit particularly hard with nervous farmers going on a buying strike. In consequence, BHP Billiton target Potash Corp of Canada laid off 940 workers and cut potash production by 3.5 million tonnes in 2009.

RYCO 24•7 opens new premises in Ingleburn

Hydraulic hose specialist RYCO 24•7 recently opened its doors in Ingleburn, with AFL great Kevin Sheedy on hand to share in the excitement.

RYCO 24•7 opens new premises in Ingleburn

Hydraulic hose specialist RYCO 24•7 recently opened its doors in Ingleburn, with AFL great Kevin Sheedy on hand to share in the excitement.

Australia slips on survey of investment attractiveness

In the game of snakes and ladders that is the Fraser Institute’s survey of mining executives’ attitudes to investment locations, new taxes assume boa or python status. Australia, Quebec and Nevada have all slithered down the rankings care of new imposts.

Australia slips on survey of investment attractiveness

In the game of snakes and ladders that is the Fraser Institute’s survey of mining executives’ attitudes to investment locations, new taxes assume boa or python status. Australia, Quebec and Nevada have all slithered down the rankings care of new imposts.

New book – Transfer Chute Design Manual

A handsome new 272-page volume entitled “The Transfer Chute Design Manual - For Conveyor Belt Systems” has just been published. Authors are Colin Benjamin, Peter Donecker, Shams Huque and John Rozentals.

New book – Transfer Chute Design Manual

A handsome new 272-page volume entitled “The Transfer Chute Design Manual - For Conveyor Belt Systems” has just been published. Authors are Colin Benjamin, Peter Donecker, Shams Huque and John Rozentals.

Vietnam chooses Trakblaze train weighing technology

Australian company Trakblaze International has been chosen by Vietnam National Coal Mineral Industries Group as preferred supplier of in-motion train weighing systems.

Vietnam chooses Trakblaze train weighing technology

Australian company Trakblaze International has been chosen by Vietnam National Coal Mineral Industries Group as preferred supplier of in-motion train weighing systems.

First nickel from Goro, 12 years after WA pioneers

Brazilian mining giant Vale, which acquired the New Caledonia-based Goro project after its acquisition of Inco in 2006, has announced first metal product from the high pressure acid leach (HPAL) project. The milestone comes 12 years after one of Australia's trio of HPAL pioneers first began processing ore in its autoclave.

First nickel from Goro, 12 years after WA pioneers

Brazilian mining giant Vale, which acquired the New Caledonia-based Goro project after its acquisition of Inco in 2006, has announced first metal product from the high pressure acid leach (HPAL) project. The milestone comes 12 years after one of Australia's trio of HPAL pioneers first began processing ore in its autoclave.

Miners up their bid for QR's coal rail track network

A consortium of coal miners has increased its offer for Queensland Rail's coal rail track network, which the Queensland government is intent on selling in an IPO.

Miners up their bid for QR's coal rail track network

A consortium of coal miners has increased its offer for Queensland Rail's coal rail track network, which the Queensland government is intent on selling in an IPO.

Newcastle’s 3rd coal terminal to expand from 30 to 53mtpa

According to the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG), construction of the second stage of the third coal export terminal in the Port of Newcastle will begin immediately following completion of finance arrangements.

Newcastle’s 3rd coal terminal to expand from 30 to 53mtpa

According to the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG), construction of the second stage of the third coal export terminal in the Port of Newcastle will begin immediately following completion of finance arrangements.

Sandvik installs primary gyratory crusher in record time

Sandvik has installed its first primary gyratory crusher - a model CG820 - in only 18 days at an iron ore mine in India belonging to Tata Steel.

Sandvik installs primary gyratory crusher in record time

Sandvik has installed its first primary gyratory crusher - a model CG820 - in only 18 days at an iron ore mine in India belonging to Tata Steel.

Crosslands joint venture to expand Charley Creek

Uranium junior Crossland Uranium Mines has concluded a deal with Western Desert Resources (WDR) that will see an expansion of one of the former company’s key uranium exploration projects.

Crosslands joint venture to expand Charley Creek

Uranium junior Crossland Uranium Mines has concluded a deal with Western Desert Resources (WDR) that will see an expansion of one of the former company’s key uranium exploration projects.