Purvin & Gertz announces the 2009 release of a new study focusing on bunker and fuel oil markets: Residual Fuel Market Outlook: Impact of Bunker Quality Changes on Marine Fuels & Refining. This timely and comprehensive study is underway and will be completed by the second quarter of 2009. It will present an analysis of [...]
Hines Bending Inc., the leading original equipment manufacturer of mandrel bending equipment, announced today it had added a powerful interactive feature to its web site. “George W,” Hines’ new talking spokesperson, greets visitors and explains the many benefits buyers receive with a Hines Mandrel Bending Machine.
“The Prez is an advocate of small business,” said Jim [...]
Caterpillar Inc. opened MINExpo International 2008 today with the largest and most comprehensive state-of-the-art indoor exhibit in the history of the exposition. The event, which runs September 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will highlight Caterpillar’s mining products, services, technology and people. With over 40,000 square feet of floor space, the Caterpillar exhibit is [...]
Caterpillar Inc. has announced a groundbreaking alignment with BHP Billiton to develop an autonomous mining haulage system. The agreement couples the market leader in mining equipment with the world’s largest diversified natural resources company.
“Our joint autonomous technology project is a significant initiative that will bring benefits to both Caterpillar and BHP Billiton,” said Caterpillar Group [...]
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. today announced base price increases of 5% to 7% on all tool steel products manufactured at its Bridgeville and Dunkirk facilities. The increase will be effective with all new orders entered on July 1, 2008. Current material and energy surcharges will remain in effect.
Chris Zimmer, Vice President of Sales [...]
On 19-21 September 2007, Almaty will host MiningWorld Central Asia 2007 and Kazcomak 2007 exhibitions in Pavilions 9B and 9A of Atakent KBCC as well as outdoors in front of the Pavilions.
Over these thirteen years, MiningWorld Central Asia has become the largest mining and metallurgical forum annually providing venue for mining industry specialists, equipment manufacturers, [...]
Following a year highlighted by the passage of landmark mine-safety legislation at both the state and federal levels, and 16 months removed from two catastrophic accidents that killed 14 West Virginia miners, the International Mining Health and Safety Symposium returns to the Ohio Valley later this month to build on the progress and momentum of [...]
TXU says it plans to build two coal-fired power plants in Texas using a cleaner-burning technology the company previously tried to discredit.
In an announcement Friday, TXU and the two investors behind the proposed $45 billion buyout of the company announced last month said they will issue a request for proposals from companies offering coal gasification [...]
The National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC) at Wheeling Jesuit University will again coordinate an International Mining Health and Safety Symposium to continue the progress made at last year’s inaugural event. Working closely with the office of West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III, officials at the NTTC have announced the two-day event is scheduled for April [...]
The battle lines have been clearly drawn between the Democrats in Congress, a handful of major names in the international mining industry and the National Mining Association and its coal company members.
The Democrats’ victory in last year’s elections means Congress’s stance on environmental issues has changed dramatically. Gone is the champion of mining and big [...]
