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J D Neuhaus Mining Products with a Worldwide Reputation
The J D Neuhaus company have been designing and manufacturing handling equipment for over two and a half centuries, and pioneered the use of compressed air for powering handling equipment in the early 1950’s. The latter development ensured that their lifting and pulling equipment was suitable for use in hazardous areas and environments where there was a potential explosion risk. Their products, which now also include optional hydraulic powered... [more]
Telematics insurance set to reduce fleet premiums
Pay how you drive insurance using telematics systems has begun to revolutionise insurance for young drivers. To meet demand, during 2011 a number of British telematics suppliers joined forces with insurance companies to offer services aimed at the retail sector, and, in particular, young drivers. Over coming months, I predict, the sector will grow rapidly as more insurance brands enter the market. Meanwhile, the same telematics technology ... [more]
Castle and Pryor announce Brokk equipment sale as plant fleet is upgraded
Controlled demolition and concrete cutting specialist Castle and Pryor is disposing of a significant number of Brokk demolition robots and associated equipment in order to make way for new plant. The specialist Brokk machines are controlled remotely, allowing its operative to work in a secure location, free from the vibration and dust often associated with demolishing concrete or other material. Not only are the machines utilised by controlled de... [more]
FLÄKT WOODS FANS INSTALLED AS THE MAIN VENTILATION FOR THE HINDHEAD TUNNEL
The main ventilation for the cross passage sections of the twin bore A3 Hindhead project has been supplied by Fläkt Woods. They installed a ventilation in the form of 43 of their 1120mm diameter JMTS horizontally mounted smoke vent category: 250 degrees C for 2 hour type jetfans to be mounted within the road tunnels, as well as 34 JM type axial fans. The project has completed the dual carriageway link between London and Portsmouth and remov... [more]
Kier joint venture to deliver new Hong Kong station
A joint venture between Kier Construction, Laing O’Rourke and Kaden Construction has been awarded a £190m (HK$2.4bn) contract by the MTR Corporation for the construction of the new Admiralty Integrated Station in Hong Kong. Under this four-year contract, the existing Admiralty Station will be significantly extended to provide interchange facilities between the existing Tsuen Wan Line, the new South Island Line (East) and the proposed Shatin to... [more]
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Gamuda-MMC in lead for tunnelling job
Gamuda Bhd-MMC Corp Bhd has submitted the lowest bid for the underground tunnelling works, worth around RM8 billion, for the Klang Valley My Rapid Transit (KVMRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang line.
Delhi Metro kickstarts efforts to decongest Rajiv Chowk
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Spanning numerous residential areas and commercial centres in the national capital and a lifeline for commuters, the Delhi Metro Tuesday kicked off tunnelling and boring work for a 3-km underground corridor to decongest the Rajiv Chowk station -- an interchange for two of its lines -- in Phase 3 of the rail network.
Never-before-seen images of 'Birdsong' tunnels dug by British pit workers to undermine the German lines in First World ...
These never seen before images of one of the tunnels were taken by British photographer Jeff Moore during an excavation with tunnelling engineer Johan Wanderwalle in 1997.
How Birdsong creates a replica of first world war's tunnels
Expert archaeologist helped drama producers make exact model of underground network The horrors of tunnel warfare are key to Sebastian Faulks's first world war novel, Birdsong . Much of the action is set beneath no man's land in a terrifying world where soldiers dug, listened for the enemy and laid explosives in the hope of helping their compatriots above ground. To create a realistic portrayal ...
Tunnel raid foils Shameless plot
Raiders who stole thousands of pounds by tunnelling under a cash machine foresaw a new storyline from TV show Shameless, its producers reveal.
Silvercorp Reports Revenue of $61.9 Million and Operating Cash Flow of $31.6 Million in the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal 2012
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Silvercorp Metals Inc. today reported its unaudited financial and operating results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2011 . The following financial results are expressed ...
Are robots the future of the WA mining industry?
Robots and remote control mines could be the solution to some of the biggest challenges facing Australian miners today, according to industry giant Rio Tinto.
Waihi residents battle mining giant
In a major development for Waihi, Newmont has been given approval to drill down under the existing Martha Mine in the centre of the Coromandel town.
Is this WA's mining future?
Robots and remote controlled mines could be the solution to some of the industry's biggest challenges.
Last straw for fed-up Waihi residents
Waihi residents are ready to fight a new drilling project in their town.
