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April 9, 2012
Holcim celebrates centenary in cement

 

To mark the centennial of its parent company Holcim Ltd, the cement plant in Ada, Oklahoma is participating in a year-long community service initiative. 

 

To mark the centennial of its parent company Holcim Ltd, the cement plant in Ada, Oklahoma is participating in a year-long community service initiative.

Holcim (US), one of the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of cement and mineral components, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year by participating in Together for Communities, an initiative in which Holcim employees lead local volunteer projects.

December 22, 2011
NatSteel

Steel making facilities in Singapore are among the most modern and ecologically sound to be found anywhere.

Steel making facilities in Singapore are among the most modern and ecologically sound to be found anywhere, as Alan Swaby learns.

 

There’s no doubt that Singapore punches well above its weight. Barely 40 kilometres at its widest, the island is so developed that buildings can only go skywards. And despite decades of development, work continues at a rapid rate, with the construction industry consuming over 1.25 million tons of reinforcing steelwork each year.

November 30, 2011
Detour Gold Corporation

Detour Gold has its timing just right in its bid to exploit Canada’s largest gold deposit. We talk to Gerald Panneton, founder, president and chief executive officer.

As nations run out of money, gold returns to underpin global economics: it’s a good time to be producing it and Detour Gold has got its timing just right in its bid to exploit Canada’s largest gold deposit.

 

February 14, 2011
Boeing “Incredible, Again”

Over 40 years after the original Boeing 747 stunned the world in September 1968, Boeing unveiled its new 747-8 Intercontinental yesterday at the same factory in Everett, Washington.

Over 40 years after the original Boeing 747 stunned the world in September 1968, Boeing unveiled its new 747-8 Intercontinental yesterday at the same factory in Everett, Washington.

Sunday's event, branded "Incredible, Again", took place in front of a crowd of almost 10,000 Boeing employees, their families, government officials, partners, suppliers and industry VIPs.

December 15, 2010
Dianor Resources Inc.

Dianor Resources is advancing its Leadbetter diamond project, the first step toward a long-term plan to become a global player in the diamond market, as Keith Regan learns from president and CEO John Ryder.

Dianor Resources is advancing its Leadbetter diamond project, the first step toward a long-term plan to become a global player in the diamond market, as Keith Regan learns from president and CEO John Ryder.

 

Having divested numerous gold and base metal assets, Dianor Resources is now squarely focused on the opportunities it sees in diamonds, opportunities it believes will make both it and Canada major players in the changing diamond market.

November 11, 2010
Western Coal results confirm strategy on track

Western Coal Corp. has declared its strategy and delivery plan are on track after second quarter results revealed net income of $40.8 million, up 18-fold from $2.2 million a year earlier.

Western Coal Corp. has declared its strategy and delivery plan are on track after second quarter results revealed net income of $40.8 million, up 18-fold from $2.2 million a year earlier. Revenue was $220.4 million, up 105 percent from $107.6 million.

"Our record production in the second quarter demonstrated strong growth and that our strategy and delivery plan is working," said Keith Calder, president and chief executive officer.

November 2, 2010
North American Palladium Ltd.

When the global economic crisis took hold, the price of palladium plummeted, leaving newly arrived president and CEO Bill Biggar with a tough decision regarding the fate of North American Palladium Ltd. Two years later he talks about the company’s rapidly changing status.

When the global economic crisis took hold, the price of palladium plummeted, leaving newly arrived president and CEO Bill Biggar with a tough decision regarding the fate of North American Palladium Ltd. Two years later he tells Andrew Pelis about the company’s rapidly changing status.

 

 

August 9, 2010
Engman-Taylor Company Inc.

Engman-Taylor Company underwent some restructuring as a result of the economic slowdown, but the hard times have been put to good use by expanding internal capabilities and strengthening a sales force to pave the way for future growth.

Engman-Taylor Company underwent some restructuring as a result of the economic slowdown. But as Keith Regan learns, the hard times have been put to good use by expanding internal capabilities and strengthening a sales force to pave the way for future growth.

 

August 6, 2010
AECOM expands through acquisition

Technical and management support services consultancy AECOM Technology Corporation has strengthened its global footprint with an agreement to acquire Davis Langdon, a UK-based cost and project management consultancy firm, in a transaction valued at US$324 million.

Technical and management support services consultancy AECOM Technology Corporation has strengthened its global footprint with an agreement to acquire Davis Langdon, a UK-based cost and project management consultancy firm, in a transaction valued at US$324 million.

With 2,800 employees, Davis Langdon serves clients around the world, with a strong presence in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

November 1, 2009
Equinox Minerals

The responsible face of mining
Getting a new mining venture off the ground is never easy. Jeff Daniels looks at the range of challenges the most recent copper mine in the world has had to face.
It’s a case of sixth time ‘lucky’ for the Zambian copper mine in Lumwana, which is now producing saleable copper concentrate after at least five previous developers had failed to bring the mine on stream. But it’s taken the pooled financial backing of 14 international banks and clearing houses to secure the almost $1 billion needed to develop and build the mine.