The AJM News

Western Areas sends first shipment of nickel to China

One of the darlings of the mid-tier nickel sector – Western Areas – has celebrated its 10th anniversary in style, with the pure play nickel producer sending its first shipment of ore to China.

Bucyrus wet and dry diesel particulate solutions

With the underground coal industry increasingly concerned about diesel particulate emissions, Bucyrus has re-affirmed its credentials in the area.

ASX members included on lithium EFT

An exchange traded fund (EFT) has just been launched in lithium – one of the metals’ world’s hottest investment prospects – with Galaxy Resources and Orocobre two Australian inclusions.

First Sinosteel shipment a landmark for Mid West region

A landmark was reached in the rebirth of the Mid West iron ore province on Tuesday with the first shipment of ore from Sinosteel Midwest’s Mid West project departing Geraldton for China.

Sandvik releases Tier 3 coal loaders; 1st sales to Narrabri

Sandvik Mining and Construction has released two new Tier 3 compliant underground coal loaders – the 7 tonne LS171 and the 10 tonne LS191. The company has already delivered the first units to Narrabri Coal.

Crosslands’ Jack Hills uses “one-off” dust suppressant

Competition is ferocious in the dust suppressant market, with companies like Du Pont, Nalco, Applied, Cooee, Manildra, Polo Citrus, RST, Rainstorm and Vital Chemical slugging it out for orders.

Robuschi: high vacuum blowers of choice

The Robuschi RB-DV high vacuum blowers are the blower of choice for KingVAC, one of Australia’s largest vacuum truck builders, in a partnership which has found many successful applications in mining.

Finer droplets produce big improvements in dust suppression

Dust suppression is a critically important consideration in many types of industries including construction, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. Without appropriate measures in place, dust particles can pose serious respiratory health risks to people in the vicinity.

Conveying specialist teams up with US rubber maker

Kinder & Co has announced a supply agreement with one of America’s leading custom industrial rubber manufacturers, Bi-State Rubber Inc.

New range of submersible dewatering pumps

As the exclusive Australian distributor of Aquaplus Pumps, Malcolm Thompson Pumps has announced the arrival of the new Aquaplus Submersible Dewatering pump range – SDP Series.

Indian demand may boost Australian coal exports

Australia's buoyant coal industry has received another positive signal that any extra export volumes will be eagerly snapped up by international buyers, particularly a rapidly-expanding market in India.

Centrex-WISCO JV clears way for new SA iron ore mines

Minister for Mineral Resources Development Paul Holloway has witnessed the signing of a South Australian-China joint venture deal that aims to develop two new iron ore mines on Eyre Peninsula.

Rio Tinto approves funding for iron ore expansion

Rio Tinto announced, on July 14th, US$200 million funding to prepare for the expansion of its iron ore operations in Western Australia.

Medium-term gold price forecasts “cautious”: RCR

In the GFC-dominated period since the first half of 2008, gold has been the standout performer said Resource Capital Research (RCR) in its latest quarterly report on junior and mid-tier gold companies.

China juggernaut still the “main game”: analyst

Australia’s equities markets should make no mistake that the China juggernaut will be the main game influencing Australia’s resources future and investment attitudes, said resources analyst Andrew Shearer.

WA Index continues downward trend in June

For the month of June, the market capitalisation of Western Australian listed companies which comprise the Deloitte WA Index decreased by $2.9 billion finishing the financial year at $140.9 billion - its third successive month of decline.

Tax deal with miners too good to be true?

The Federal Government has produced some details of the revised economic forecast it used in arriving at its compromise with miners over an impending resources rent tax.

Introducing the Motion F5v rugged tablet PCs

Purpose-built for mobile workers, at only 1.5 kg, the Motion® F5v makes it easy to take technology into the field to streamline processes and increase productivity.

New underground monitoring system

Bridgestone Earthmover Tyres has launched a new tyre application monitoring system for underground mine application - designed to assist underground operators to improve safety and maximise tyre life.

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog fast-tracked to Australia

An innovative “road-railer” has been delivered by Unimog to freight operator Cavanagh Cranes & Transport, which has the ability to transform from a conventional on- and off-road vehicle to a railway-based maintenance unit at the flick of a switch.