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Opportunities for the UK Construction Sector in South Africa
According to a report released by the UK Trade & Investment, British construction firms are being encouraged to take advantage of the multi billion pound infrastructure opportunities in South Africa. The report, titled ‘Building South Africa: Opportunities for the UK Construction Sector’, highlights infrastructure opportunities in both the public and private sectors stemming from the Government’s £33billion infrastructure plans and events like... [more]
Caterpillar unveils electric drive mining trucks
In the late 1960s Caterpillar was one of the first manufacturers to commercialize electric-drive trucks but elected to focus its design and development efforts on mechanical drive. With advances in AC drive technology, coupled with proven components and technologies from existing Caterpillar products, the company concluded it was the appropriate time to make electric drive available to its customers as a complement to its highly successful mechan... [more]
Reduced emissions and increased performance for the new Caterpillar 785D Mining Truck
Caterpillar's new 785D Mining Truck incorporates new features to boost performance and reliability, reduce engine emissions and enhance safety. The improvements also focus on component commonality to keep parts stocking and maintenance simple. The 785D builds on more than 20 years of proven performance for the 785 model. The 785D target payload ranges from 142 to 155 tons (129 to 141 metric tons) depending on the specific configuration. The ra... [more]
DEUTZ unveils telematics system for the remote monitoring of engines
DEUTZ has unveiled a new telematics system for the remote monitoring of engines and fleet management. The system uses satellite tracking technology to send engine and machine data to a central server that can then be accessed by DEUTZ customers. Data on the current condition of the engine and the equipment it powers, such as coolant, oil and fuel levels, can be constantly and reliably monitored. This data can be read and evaluated on an Inter... [more]
Michelin to provide and maintain tyres for Komatsu trucks at China Coal Pingshuo
China's leading producer of coal from open-cast mines (73 million tonnes in 2007), China Coal Pingshuo has contracted Michelin to provide and maintain 53/80R63 tyres for the Komatsu 930E trucks that it operates in the mine. The leader in the Chinese market for giant 63-inch tyres, Michelin had previously signed a tyre supply contract with Pingshuo in May 2007. In May 2008, the same customer chose Michelin as its 2007 Supplier of the Year from ... [more]
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Susihon kon wa bay tulubagon ang JLR sa flash flood sa Naga
PADAYON nga susihon sa Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 7 ang posible nga tulobagon sa JLR Construction and Aggregates Inc. (JLRCAI) sa pagsuyla sa sapa sa barangay Cogon, dakbayan sa read more
MGB recommends putting up of signs, drainage systems
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau 7 has recommended the installation of signs in hazardous areas and appropriate drainage systems in the City of Naga. read more
Midwest is the Only Dust-Control and Soil Stabilization Company to Make Inc's List of the Top Privately-Owned ...
For the third time in the last four years, Midwest has earned a position on the Inc 5000 annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Teen drowns in Cebu flash flood
CEBU CITY -- A flash flood in the mountain barangay of Cogon, Naga swept away three young siblings and their grandmother last Sunday afternoon. read more
Mines bureau to check what caused landslide
A CITY of Naga engineering team will inspect the river in Cogon, an upland barangay, where a teenager drowned in a flash flood Sunday afternoon. read more
Bulacan to lift quarry suspension
The provincial government has ordered the lifting tomorrow of a suspension on quarry and mining operations but would investigate admissions made by operators that they may have participated in graft which caused local quarry taxes to ebb.
Research and Markets: Granite Quarry in Nigeria: The Business Plan
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8ac957/granite_quarry_in) has announced the addition of the "Granite Quarry in Nigeria: The Business Plan" report to their offering. The ever increasing deficit in housing supply in Nigeria is estimated at over sixteen million {16,000,000} units and the need for the provision of ...
Second rock quarry plan under way
Environmental report will be released to public in November
Erdene Provides Project Updates and Second Quarter Financial Results
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 12, 2010) - Erdene Resource Development Corp. ("Erdene" or "Company") (TSX:ERD) today provided an update on its principal projects in conjunction with the release of its second quarter 2010 financial results. 2010 Second Quarter Highlights
Erdene Provides Project Updates and Second Quarter Financial Results
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - 08/12/10) - Erdene Resource Development Corp. ("Erdene" or "Company") (TSX: ERD - News ) today provided an update on its principal projects in conjunction with the release of its second quarter 2010 financial results. 2010 Second Quarter Highlights -- Xstrata Coal continues to advance the Donkin Coal Project with on-going pre-feasibility level engineering and ...
