Mining & Metals News
Dig in for the latest news on mining and metals, related to the extraction and processing of iron ore and coke coal; precious metals, such as gold, silver, diamond and uranium; as well copper, zinc, nickel and titanium; and non-metallic mineral manufacturing. Discover the latest on business intelligence, innovations, partnerships, products and services for the mining and metals industry.
CIGS and CPV Are Winning the Patent Competition Among the Alternative Solar Technologies
Alternative solar technologies have been evolving rapidly in a fierce competition to lead in taking over the solar market from the conventional crystalline silicon (x-Si). After analyzing over 10,000 patents filed by global alternative solar PV technology developers in the past five years (2010... - July 23, 2015 - Innova Research
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges Veterans or Shipyard Workers with Mesothelioma to Call Them About the Nation’s Top Compensation Lawyers and Hospitals
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Shipyard workers frequently had extreme exposure to asbestos in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as workplace rules about exposure to asbestos were nonexistent at US Navy Shipyards in places like Norfolk, Virginia, Bremerton, Washington, Hunters Point,... - July 17, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Professional of the Year 2015, Derrick Baer, Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2016
Derrick Baer of Artesia, New Mexico, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 in the Oil and Gas industry. He has now been recognized as Professional of the Year 2016. - July 16, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Indodrill Philippines Retains ISO Accreditation
The Indodrill Group is proud to announce that it has successfully renewed the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Certification during June for the company’s manufacturing and maintenance facilities in the Philippines. The ISO audit process was carried out by QAS International, the... - July 16, 2015 - Indodrill Group Holdings Pte Ltd.
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng., CIP Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng., CIP, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of strategic risk management and insurance. About Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng., CIP Mr. Birchall... - July 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
CBM-TEC Here to Stay – Says Zambian Mining Expo Director
"Sponsoring the Zambian Mining Woman of the Year and Mining Personality of the Year at the Chamber of Mines of Zambia’s inaugural awards we are showing that CBM-TEC is here to stay and part of this country’s mining growth and future,” so says Nicole Smith, event director of... - July 09, 2015 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges Plumbers and Former Water District Employees Recently Diagnosed with Mesothelioma to Call About the Nation's Best Lawyers
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is launching a new initiative focused on making certain that former plumbers or municipal water workers have the nation's most experienced mesothelioma lawyers if this rare cancer has been diagnosed. As the center would like to quickly explain with one call to... - June 26, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires Experienced Outside Sales Representative
Veteran sales rep, Eric Aparnieks, joins Laboratory Testing Inc. with over 35 years of experience and a background in NDT testing, metallographic sample evaluation and R&D with various high temperature alloys and non-ferrous materials. - June 24, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Adds Customer Service Representative to a Growing Team
The materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration support team has grown again at LTI. John Malack has joined the group as a Customer Service Representative with 20 years of experience in related businesses. - June 20, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Windy City Sales, Ltd. Has Been Acquired by Duraflex, Inc.
Duraflex, Inc. announces the recent acquisition of Windy City Sales, Ltd., a leading domestic OEM supplier & distributor of Flexible Stainless Steel Braided Hose Connectors for HVAC & Plumbing applications. - June 17, 2015 - Duraflex, Inc.
X-ray Inspection Coordinator Earns AWS Certified Welding Inspector
A nondestructive testing employee at Laboratory Testing Inc. has earned the AWS Certified Welding Inspector certificate. Responsibilities as a CWI will include inspecting the quality of the metal joining work submitted by customers for Welder Qualification and Welding Procedure Qualification. - June 17, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Former Auto Manufacturing or Repair Workers Who Now Have Mesothelioma Are Urged to Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center for Instant Access to the Nation's Top Lawyers
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging former auto manufacturing, or repair workers who have now been diagnosed with mesothelioma to call the Mesothelioma Victims Center for on the spot access to the nation's most experienced mesothelioma lawyers. - June 15, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Rentricity to Push Further Into Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Market
Richmond Irrigation Company of Utah to develop Flow-to-Wire system to improve energy efficiency. - June 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
US Navy Veterans with Mesothelioma Who Were Exposed to Asbestos by a Reactor Are Urged to Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center for Facts About Compensation and Lawyers
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging diagnosed victims of mesothelioma who were exposed to asbestos while they served in the US Navy to call them to speak with the nation's most experienced compensation lawyers, especially if the Veteran worked around a reactor, or in a ship's engine room. - June 08, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires Seasoned Manager for Calibration and Dimensional Inspection
Ken Horvath brings years of calibration experience to Laboratory Testing Inc. as Metrology Manager. He will oversee dimensional inspection and calibration services and help develop customer relationships, sales, department plans and forecasts. - June 05, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Metal Cutting Corporation Utilizes Zygo NewView™ 7100 Interferometer to Quantity Surface Finishes
Metal Cutting Corporation utilizes the Zygo NewView™ 7100 3D Optical Surface Profiler to precisely characterize and quantify surface finishes to meet stringent specifications. - June 04, 2015 - Metal Cutting Corporation
Katy Spring Focus on Customer Service
It was announced today that Katy Spring is improving customer service as their primary focus. Katy Spring & Manufacturing, Inc. is a full service custom metal spring manufacturing company. Katy Spring manufactures compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs and flat springs along... - June 02, 2015 - Katy Spring & Mfg, Inc.
Metal Cutting Corporation Advances Surface Finish Validation with Mitutoyo Surftest® SJ-411/412
Metal Cutting Corporation utilizes Mitutoyo surface roughness testing tools for validating surface finishes. - May 06, 2015 - Metal Cutting Corporation
Zambian Association of Manufacturers to Showcase Huge Opportunities for Local Manufacturers in Mining Sector at CBM-TEC
“With Zambian mining companies buying up to 1.7-billion dollars’ worth of manufactured imports annually there is clearly a huge opportunity for the local industry,” says Maybin Nsupila, CEO of the Zambian Association of Manufacturers. Mr Nsupila is hosting a workshop for Zambian... - May 01, 2015 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
New Royalty Tax Rate "Sends Out Good Signal" - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo
“We remain convinced that Zambia is an attractive mining destination due to a healthy spirit of engagement between government and the operators,” says Nicole Smith, event director of the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) in Kitwe from 5-6 May. She was... - April 23, 2015 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference to Welcome Zambian Mining and Trade Ministers in Kitwe in May
The Zambian minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development, the Hon. Christopher Yaluma, and the country’s minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, the Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe, will head up a high-level government delegation at the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC), taking place in Kitwe from 5-6 May. - April 19, 2015 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Free, Practical Workshops for Mining Community at Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference in Kitwe in May
The free, practical workshops at the Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC in Zambia’s mining hub Kitwe were so well attended last year that the organisers have doubled the size of the workshop space for this year’s event from 5-6 May. The event will once again gather... - March 20, 2015 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Vortex Mixing Technology Rises to the Challenge for a Value Powder Mixer
With the development of the industry and consumer demand on the rise, high performance, efficient and complicated powder handling process technology is required by every manufacturer. While there are less labor costs, more automatic systems are appearing in factories. So, choosing the right, high... - March 19, 2015 - Vortex Mixing Technology Co., Ltd
Maalt, LP to Showcase Their Mine to Wellhead Solutions as a Platinum Sponsor for the 4th Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference in San Antonio in September
The Petroleum Connection has announced that Maalt, LP has signed up as a Platinum Sponsor at the 4th Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference being held at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas on September 24 & 25, 2015. - March 03, 2015 - The Petroleum Connection
Zambia Chamber of Mines Says Copperbelt Trade Expo in May Will Truly Add Value to the Zambian Investment Climate
The Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) will once again gather thousands of mining experts and services providers to the industry from 5-6 May in Kitwe, which is the heart of the Zambian Copperbelt. - February 15, 2015 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Heyl & Patterson Wins Contract for Process Equipment in Mexico
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA has been awarded a contract with Zinc Nacional S.A. of Monterrey, Mexico to supply a fluid bed dryer and cooler for the production of zinc sulfate. - February 12, 2015 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
The Web Portal Expometals.net Goes More International
Expometals.net, the platform for the wire, cable, fasteners and allied industries presented this year the Russian release, which comes on top of the other five languages: English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. - February 07, 2015 - expometals.net
Heyl & Patterson Announces Sale of Railcar Dumper Equipment
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA has announced a sale to Oxbow Corporation involving the replacement of railcar dumper equipment originally installed in 1980. - January 29, 2015 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Durable, Portable and Easy-to-Install PodRoof Steel Shipping Container Roof Kits Now Available in United States
Launched in Australia, PodRoof steel shipping container kits were introduced in the United States in 2014. The PodRoof kit offers a durable and easy-to-install option, made of American galvanized steel, for protecting work areas, creating storage spaces and more. For more information, please visit www.podroof.com/us. - January 28, 2015 - Podroof Inc.
Kripke Promotes 3 to Vice Presidents
Kripke Enterprises, Inc. (KEI) a nonferrous metal brokerage based in Toledo, Ohio is pleased to announce the promotion of three new vice presidents: Andy Golding, of Toledo Ohio has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Marvin Finkelstein of Boca Raton, Florida has been promoted... - January 09, 2015 - Kripke Enterprises, Inc.
Equicapita Announces Acquisition of A&R Metal Industries Ltd.
Equicapita Income Trust and Equicapita Income LP (collectively “Equicapita” or the “Fund”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 100% equity ownership of A&R Metal Industries Ltd. (“A&R”), a leading B.C. based metal parts manufacturer, by an affiliate of the Fund. - January 05, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Applying New Technologies in Mining - Case Study at KazAtomProm
KazAtomProm partners with IntelliSense.io to Identify energy waste flow deviations and predict future system performance as a part of their Green Smart Mine program. - December 13, 2014 - IntelliSense.io
IP Consulting Inc. and Cisco Systems Welcome Manufacturers to An Executive Roundtable Event at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
This is an invitation for manufacturers to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for a Roundtable event. - December 04, 2014 - IP Consulting Inc.
Maricopa Mining Announces Receipt of Deer Creek Arizona Mineral Exploration Permit
Maricopa Mining announces an agreement with the State of Arizona on lands located at Deer Creek, Arizona. - December 02, 2014 - Maricopa Mining
AIM Exploration Announces Strong Advisory Board
AIM Exploration announces strong advisory board to assist in taking the anthracite coal properties into production and sales. AIM Exploration Inc. (OTC: AEXE), Beverly Hills, California, operates as a junior mining company focusing on global mining, exploration and production. We are pleased to... - November 12, 2014 - AIM Exploration Inc.
Gravita Revenue Increases by 31% in Q2 FY 2014-2015
Gravita declared its consolidated and standalone financial results with overwhelming increase in revenue of 31% as compared to the FY 2013-14. - November 12, 2014 - Gravita India Ltd
DRC Mining Industry Awards Honour Best in Sector at iPAD DRC in Kinshasa
Kibali Gold Project was named Mining Company of the Year at the inaugural DRC Mining Industry Awards that took place during a high-level gala dinner at the iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba on Wednesday, 22 October in Kinshasa. The awards were organised in collaboration with the DRC... - October 29, 2014 - iPAD DRC
Katanga Mining Week in Lubumbashi to Focus on Corporate Social Responsibilities of Mining Companies
“Women face an array of challenges in the mining sector. I am, however, very encouraged by the creation of a national 'Women in Mining' association,” says Kaleba Ngoie-Kasongo, Executive Director of the Hear Congo organization. Mrs Ngoie-Kasongo is a speaker and chairperson during the... - October 17, 2014 - Katanga Mining Week
Truckers Want to Know About Hydrogen as a Fuel Saving Alternative for Newer Diesel Engines Says SaveOnFuelSystems.com
According to Hydro Dynamics HHO, Inc. The phone is ringing off the hook. Truck owners and trucking association & groups are all asking how they can save fuel and will Hydrogen work on newer trucks. - October 14, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
Texas Wyoming Announces Definitive Agreement with RVJ Holdings, LLC.
Texas Wyoming Drilling (OTC: TWDL) Announces Joint Venture on Yellow-Jacket Mining Claim. Texas Wyoming Drilling Inc.(the “Company”) announced today that on October 2, 2014 it had entered into a Definitive Agreement (the “Definitive”) with RVJ Holdings LLC., a newly... - October 10, 2014 - Texas Wyoming Drilling, Inc.
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of risk management. About Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. Mr. Birchall has over 35 years’ experience... - October 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Finalists Announced in DRC Mining Industry Awards - Winners to be Named at iPAD DRC in Kinshasa
Randgold Resources, Kamoto Copper Company, Tenke Fungurume and MMG are just some of the leading names in mining that have been nominated for the inaugural DRC Mining Industry Awards which will be announced at the gala dinner ceremony during iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba on 22 October... - October 05, 2014 - iPAD DRC
Katanga Mining Week in the DRC: Crucial Industry Meeting with Expo and Technical Workshops
Cutting edge technology and practical workshops for the mining industry will be the main focus of the upcoming Katanga Mining Week taking place in Lubumbashi from 28-29 October. - October 01, 2014 - Katanga Mining Week
Oaktree’s Power Opportunities Group Launches Hydroexcavation Platform Vac One Services, LLC with Acquisition of Texas ReExcavation, LC
Vac One Services, LLC formed to acquire, integrate, and grow companies in the North American hydro-excavation markets. T-Rex Services is the platform’s first acquisition. - September 29, 2014 - Vac One Services, LLC
Tripar Celebrating 65 Years of Business
Tripar; 65 years as the leading Canadian metal stamping specialist. - September 18, 2014 - Tripar Inc
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. (SCP) announces their 20 year anniversary and the roll out of a new corporate branding. - September 06, 2014 - Silicon Carbide Products, Inc.
iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba Celebrates 10 Years of Development and Success
“iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba remains the only mining focused event in the DRC and the region, and thanks to the unfailing support and input from the government and the industry, we are celebrating 10 years of networking, development, progress and success,” says event... - September 04, 2014 - iPAD DRC
Indodrill Passes 7 Million Man-Hours Without an LTI
The Indodrill Group has recently completed 7,000,000 man-hours with zero recorded Lost Time Incidents (LTI) across its multiple operations. This achievement reaffirms the Company’s commitment to maintain the highest safety standards for drilling operations in the industry. According to Phil... - September 04, 2014 - Indodrill Group Holdings Pte Ltd.
DRC Mining Industry Awards to Celebrate Top Companies and Individuals in Mining Sector in October
This year’s tenth edition of the annual iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba will see the launch of the DRC Mining Industry Awards during a gala dinner on 22 October at Hotel Memling in Kinshasa. - August 22, 2014 - iPAD DRC
Dr Amy Lehman to Address “DRC’s High Risk, High Reward Moment” at iPAD DRC Oil & Gas Forum in September
"This is a very high risk, potentially high reward moment for the DRC,” says Dr Amy G. Lehman, founder and CEO of the Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic (LTFHC), about the effects of the burgeoning oil and gas industry in the country. During the upcoming iPAD DRC Oil & Gas Forum... - August 22, 2014 - iPAD DRC Oil & Gas Forum