Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc Will Add Up To 250 As It Resumes Miami Mining



October 25th, 2009 | File Under : Companies - Copper - Mineral Exploration

freeportmcmoran-copper-and-gold-logoFreeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. will add up to 250 jobs over the next year as it resumes copper mining at Miami, the company said Tuesday.

The Phoenix-based mining giant said it has already started moving mining equipment to the Miami mine and will begin hiring this quarter.

Assembly Technologies Designed Mining Equipment For Underground Mining



October 19th, 2009 | File Under : Mining Exploration

hacksaw-mining-technologyAssembly Technologies is supplying the JSM, a new ATEX-approved air hacksaw from Cengar, which is designed for underground mining.

The saw can be used for cutting steel profiles, plates and pipes without generating sparks or heat, the company says.