12 GREAT MINES – ASSAREL-MEDET
John Chadwick reviews Assarel-Medet JSC’S mining and processing complex. The mine is the leading Bulgarian copper producer, accounting for around 50% of national output. An efficient, compact SX/EW plant has added significant new capacity.
21 COAL STILL REIGNS
Coal provides 29.6% of global primary energy needs and generates 42% of the world's electricity. John Chadwick highlights interesting projects around the world.
61 AUSTRALIAN IRON ORE
China’s economy may be slowing a little but most Australian iron ore developers remain confident of its demand for iron ore and demand from that region in general. John Chadwick examines the highlights.
77 MINEXPO 2012 PREVIEW
With momentum gathering prior to the event in Las Vegas from 24-26 September, Paul Moore and John Chadwick look at some of the machines and technologies attendees can expect to see on the show floor.
96 COPPER/NICKEL INNOVATION
John Chadwick reports that many new processes are available or being researched, including AmmLeach, floating coarse particles, ion exchange resins, the Direct Nickel process, HCl leach, autoclave management and more.
113 MODERN OPEN PITS
Paul Moore looks at the latest developments in open pit stability monitoring, positioning systems, service vehicles, asset tracking and more.
125 EPCM PROJECTS
Paul Moore looks at recent EPCM contract orders, which indicate record levels of activity in all parts of the world, with some interesting takes on project delivery.
138 EXPLORATION TO ENGINEERING
Alan Riles and Ben Cottrell from AMC Consultants discuss ‘piggy-backing’ technical drilling aspects to the resource exploration program.
144 POWER WITH PRECISION
Paul Moore looks in-depth at the Vermeer precision mining concept and new T1655 machine, both of which are a major part of current and future mining plans at the FMG Christmas Creek iron ore mine in Weste Australia, which IM had the opportunity to visit in June.
150 SAUDI ARABIA
Based on a US-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC) report, John Chadwick presents an overview of prospects and the pros and cons of this country.
158 HIGH PROFILE – BABCOCK
Paul Moore spoke with Simon Purchon, Babcock Business Development Director of Mobile Assets, a new business within the organisation specifically targeting the mining market, to discuss the company’s strengths, strategy and core optimisation focus.
John Chadwick reviews Assarel-Medet JSC’S mining and processing complex. The mine is the leading Bulgarian copper producer, accounting for around 50% of national output. An efficient, compact SX/EW plant has added significant new capacity.
21 COAL STILL REIGNS
Coal provides 29.6% of global primary energy needs and generates 42% of the world's electricity. John Chadwick highlights interesting projects around the world.
61 AUSTRALIAN IRON ORE
China’s economy may be slowing a little but most Australian iron ore developers remain confident of its demand for iron ore and demand from that region in general. John Chadwick examines the highlights.
77 MINEXPO 2012 PREVIEW
With momentum gathering prior to the event in Las Vegas from 24-26 September, Paul Moore and John Chadwick look at some of the machines and technologies attendees can expect to see on the show floor.
96 COPPER/NICKEL INNOVATION
John Chadwick reports that many new processes are available or being researched, including AmmLeach, floating coarse particles, ion exchange resins, the Direct Nickel process, HCl leach, autoclave management and more.
113 MODERN OPEN PITS
Paul Moore looks at the latest developments in open pit stability monitoring, positioning systems, service vehicles, asset tracking and more.
125 EPCM PROJECTS
Paul Moore looks at recent EPCM contract orders, which indicate record levels of activity in all parts of the world, with some interesting takes on project delivery.
138 EXPLORATION TO ENGINEERING
Alan Riles and Ben Cottrell from AMC Consultants discuss ‘piggy-backing’ technical drilling aspects to the resource exploration program.
144 POWER WITH PRECISION
Paul Moore looks in-depth at the Vermeer precision mining concept and new T1655 machine, both of which are a major part of current and future mining plans at the FMG Christmas Creek iron ore mine in Weste Australia, which IM had the opportunity to visit in June.
150 SAUDI ARABIA
Based on a US-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC) report, John Chadwick presents an overview of prospects and the pros and cons of this country.
158 HIGH PROFILE – BABCOCK
Paul Moore spoke with Simon Purchon, Babcock Business Development Director of Mobile Assets, a new business within the organisation specifically targeting the mining market, to discuss the company’s strengths, strategy and core optimisation focus.