The AJM News

Rio Tinto opens Brockman 4 iron ore mine in the Pilbara

The opening today of the US$1.5 billion Brockman 4 mine follows hot on the heels of the company’s decision to invest US$1.6bn in the Hope Downs 4 mine, and nearly US$1bn on expanding output from 225mtpa to 330mtpa by 2016.

Kestrel Mine develops conveyor roller replacement tool

Staff at Rio Tinto’s Kestrel mine have developed a tool that takes the slog and risk out of changing conveyor belt rollers. Developed over a period of 18 months, the lightweight tool was recognized at a recent mining industry safety conference.

Caltex targets resources sector with new storage in WA

Caltex Australia has announced plans to proceed with a major expansion of its fuel terminal at Port Hedland in Western Australia. The company says it’s a move set to add much-needed supply capability to the resource-intensive state’s diesel market.

Melbourne quarry installs Terex Simplicity feeder

Terex says one of its Simplicity stepped deck grizzly feeders has simplified the crushing circuit and improved throughput at Nucrush’s Oxenford Quarry.

CNC plasma profile tables for heavy-duty plate cutting

An Australian manufacturer of computer numeric controlled (CNC) routers and plasma cutters, Advanced Robotic Technology, has developed a high definition CNC plasma cutter series.

Xstrata targets iron ore, bids for Sphere Minerals

Xstrata has launched a friendly, all-cash takeover bid for Mauritanian iron ore hopeful, Sphere Minerals, with the bid priced at $2.50 per share or $428 in total.

Xstrata targets iron ore, bids for Sphere Minerals

Xstrata has launched a friendly, all-cash takeover bid for Mauritanian iron ore hopeful, Sphere Minerals, with the bid priced at $2.50 per share or $428 in total.

CSA Global opens in Indonesia, will expand in UK

As part of a growth strategy to internationalise its operations, resources industry consultancy CSA Global has established a new office in Jakarta and has plans to grow its UK business.

CSA Global opens in Indonesia, will expand in UK

As part of a growth strategy to internationalise its operations, resources industry consultancy CSA Global has established a new office in Jakarta and has plans to grow its UK business.

Toyota improves Huski skid-steer loader steering feel

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has conducted extensive field trials with local operators to refine the steering of its 5SDK Huski skid-steer loader range.

Toyota improves Huski skid-steer loader steering feel

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has conducted extensive field trials with local operators to refine the steering of its 5SDK Huski skid-steer loader range.

Gehl adds articulated loaders to range

Gehl Company, a leading manufacturer of compact equipment for resources, bulk handling, agriculture and construction markets, has introduced compact articulated loader models 140, 340 and 540.

Gehl adds articulated loaders to range

Gehl Company, a leading manufacturer of compact equipment for resources, bulk handling, agriculture and construction markets, has introduced compact articulated loader models 140, 340 and 540.

NZ firm’s grabs go to Darwin, New Caledonia

New Zealand firm Page Macrae Engineering has recently supplied three diesel hydraulic grabs to Darwin, with four more destined for New Caledonia. The firm says its PM Grabs maximize discharge times while minimizing dust and noise.

NZ firm’s grabs go to Darwin, New Caledonia

New Zealand firm Page Macrae Engineering has recently supplied three diesel hydraulic grabs to Darwin, with four more destined for New Caledonia. The firm says its PM Grabs maximize discharge times while minimizing dust and noise.

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.