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05.02.2013 (4280 Clicks)

Aquila Resources: West Pilbara Iron Ore Project Budget Dispute

Aquila Resources Limited (ASX:AQA) refers to its previous announcements in which it advised that the Company and its joint venturer in the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project, AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd, have not reached agreement on a proposed budget for the 2012/2013 financial year. As a result, the dispute was referred to arbitration in September 2012, in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures of the Joint Venture Agreement. As previously advised, given the existence of the budgetary dispute, the Project moved to minimum expenditure.

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05.02.2013 (10149 Clicks)

New Holland Construction will launch new W170C Recycler wheel loader at Bauma 2013

New Holland builds on the success of its W170C wheel loader in the Recycling industry, due in great part to its exceptionally low fuel consumption as low as 10 litres/hour and best-in-class bucket payload, by launching a new version specially designed for the very tough, aggressive and dusty working conditions typical of waste handling and recycling facilities:

• New Heavy Duty cooling box designed for extra efficient cleaning
• Full package of protections for extra operator safety and machine durability
• More power, less fuel consumption and more uptime with SCR Tier 4 interim solution
• More safety indoors with SCR that stops sparks
• More pushing power and faster cycles with Ecoshift
• More grip and less wear with the Heavy Duty axles with open differentials and 100% diff lock
• More fuel economy with ECO Mode and ECOSTOP.
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05.02.2013 (9365 Clicks)

Immersive Technologies Brings Leading Operator Development Solution to Underground Coal Mining

Immersive Technologies furthers its commitment to the mining industry with the development of simulators (Conversion Kit®) for Underground Coal Mining. Simulators include Continuous Miners, Shuttle Cars, Roof Bolters, Longwalls and Miner Bolters. These products feature a previously unseen degree of simulation realism and Immersive Technologies' ingenious new RealMove™ natural movement system. Bolstered with a demonstrated capability to deliver quantified improvements in cost savings, productivity and safety; Immersive Technologies offers a degree of training effectiveness not previously available to Underground Coal Mining operations.

"Until now, there has been no training solution on the market which fully addresses the unique training requirements for underground coal equipment operators. These new products highlight our ongoing approach to invest in driving customer safety and profitability though our industry leading technology and extensive mining experience," says Richard Beesley, Underground Coal Business Unit Manager.

The simulators provide an authentic and comprehensive recreation of an underground coal mining work environment and support the following models with plans to continually develop new machines:

•     JOY 14CM15 Continuous Miner with wireless TX2 or TX3 remote
•     JOY 10SC32 Shuttle Car
•     Fletcher CHDDR Roof Bolter
•     Caterpillar EL3000 Longwall
•     JOY 12CM30 Miner Bolter

Immersive Technologies has firmly extended its Complete and Scalable Solution for operator workforce development into the Underground Coal Mining industry.

Beesley, an experienced roof bolter operator says, "The expanded product line is the result of intense research and development drawing from Original Equipment Manufacturers, industry best practices, subject matter experts and safety requirements specific to the underground coal mining industry."

The innovation continues with the development of the world's first RealMove™ natural movement system, through this technology the operator can naturally walk around the 3D virtual environment to avoid hazards or to perform a full walk around of the machine. This is a key feature for remote machine operators where awareness of ones surroundings can be the difference between life and death.

"The ability to train operators to react correctly during potentially life threatening situations is invaluable in underground mining. Many dangerous situations rarely take place so training operators to understand proper protocol in a safe environment is essential for underground operations," Beesley says.

The new machines operate on the CM360 Advanced Equipment Simulator. This platform was built upon the proven design and configuration of the Immersive Technologies UG360 Advanced Equipment Simulator. The CM360 utilizes the full 360 degree visual experience recognizing the distinct operating conditions of the underground mining environment. It features an entirely removable motion platform to permit both seated and remote operated simulation from within the one platform.

Particular care and attention to detail has been put into the visuals for these machines, setting new standards in 3D graphical machine models for mining simulations.

RealMove™ along with the unparalleled degree of simulation realism allows operators to train at a level of detail the underground mining industry hasn't seen before. Small details are critical to proper operations and we are excited to unveil these advancements in underground coal mining training.

The company will embark on a roadshow in popular coal mining regions during February this year to showcase the new developments delivering safety and productivity.

 Actual JOY 14CM15 Continuous Miner Simulation Footage

Actual Caterpillar EL3000 Longwall Simulation Footage

Actual JOY 10SC32 Shuttle Car Simulation Footage

Actual JOY 12CM30 Miner Bolter Simulation Footage

 Actual Fletcher CHDDR Roof Bolter Simulation Footage

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05.02.2013 (2780 Clicks)

Northland Cancels Announced Equity Issue and Bond Tap Issue, Continues to Explore Alternative Financing

Northland Resources S.A. (TSX: NAU, OSL: NAUR, Frankfurt: NPK, Nasdaq OMX/First North: NAURo) announces that the previously announced contemplated USD 250 million equity issue and USD 125 million tap issue have been cancelled. The Company continues to engage in constructive discussions with a number of investors, including bondholders, creditors and other stakeholders in order to present a sustainable long-term financial solution.

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04.02.2013 (2943 Clicks)

Pile top drill rigs from Aker Wirth on the home straight

Lake Cumberland in Kentucky is one of the largest lakes in the USA. Its hinterland is a nature reserve and a popular recreation area. In addition to this, it is also used with the adjacent Wolf Creek Dam to generate power. Over the years, massive erosion at the base of the dam has led to ever greater leaks which now threaten the stability of the dam. Attempts to stop seepage through injections were unsuccessful, so another solution needed to be found to safeguard this critical structure.

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04.02.2013 (2589 Clicks)

Ivanplats appoints senior mining executive Steve Garcia to lead the company's mine-building team in Africa

• Roster of executive appointments also includes Andre Zeelie, Gopolang Enoch Makokwe and Jeremy Michaels

Ivanplats Limited Executive Chairman Robert Friedland and Chief Executive Officer Lars-Eric Johansson today announced the appointment of Steve Garcia as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Mr. Garcia will lead the development of the company's three principal projects: the Platreef platinum-palladium-gold-nickel-copper project in South Africa and the Kamoa copper and Kipushi zinc-copper projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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04.02.2013 (1954 Clicks)

GAF awarded contract through the GEOFORAFRI Programme to complete 2010 forest cover mapping of the Republic of Congo

• GAF AG announces that the Global Environment Facility through the GEOFORAFRI Programme has awarded a contract to complete the 2010 forest cover mapping of the Republic of Congo for REDD+

The GEOFORAFRI programme aims to facilitate the adoption of earth observation techniques and ensure the methodological and technological know-how within Central and Western African countries, enabling local institutions to carry out forest cover monitoring according to the international guidelines required to participate and benefit from the REDD+ mechanism.

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04.02.2013 (2082 Clicks)

Doka: Diamonds for the Orinoco

Taking a road and rail link across one of the biggest rivers in South America, together with its swamps and flood-plain, calls for a new crossing of truly superlative dimensions. Two 135.5 m pylons for the third bridge across the Orinoco River in Venezuela are taking shape with a formwork solution and automatic climbing technology from Doka.

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04.02.2013 (1678 Clicks)

Alpine: Esther Alcocer Koplowitz appointed Chairman of FCC, and Juan Béjar, Vice-Chairman and Ceo

At a recently held meeting, the Board of Directors of FCC appointed Esther Alcocer Koplowitz as its Chairman, representing Dominum Desga S.A., and Juan Béjar Ochoa as Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO.

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04.02.2013 (1586 Clicks)

ALPINE bank talks: discussion on package of measures for restructuring ... Insolvency should be avoided

Financing partners show willing to reach agreement:

• 'Restructuring concept makes economic sense'
• 'Insolvency should be avoided.'

The restructuring concept and the measures it would provide were discussed in recently made negotiations with the financing partners, under the leadership of Erste Bank AG and UniCredit Bank Austria AG. The general tone of the financing partners: 'The restructuring concept makes economic sense.' 'Insolvency should be avoided.'

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