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Pala Investment Holding Limited of Zug, Switzerland, has acquired a controlling interest in Dumas Contracting Ltd., a mine development and engineering company based in Timmins. Dumas Contracting Ltd.

Northern Ontario’s mining supply and service sector was out in full force at MINExpo in Las Vegas, September 22 to 24. Held every four years, the biggest mining show in the world attracted 41,000 delegates and 1,300 exhibitors.

What a difference a few months make. After several years of sky-high commodity prices and record capital spending, the global mining industry finally succumbed in October to the financial turmoil sweeping the world.

EDC representatives pitched their financial services to local mining suppliers at an October 14 breakfast meeting organized by the Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Service Association (SAMSSA).

Jennmar Corp. , a U.S.-based manufacturer of strata-control products for the mining industry is setting up its Canadian operations in Sturgeon Falls, 35 kilometres west of North Bay.

The design for the Vale Inco Living with Lakes Centre in Sudbury was one of the three Holcim Award winners in the 2008 North American competition. It was chosen from among 174 eco-friendly and sustainable entries from all over the continent.

Mechatronics may be a technological enabler for mining in the future. This was the key message presented at the 12th International Conference on Mechatronics in Sudbury from October 14 to 17.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step, quotes Timmins businessman Rene Fink from an ancient Chinese proverb, as he builds his quickly-growing company one day at a time.

RDH Mining Equipment unveiled a new line of underground haul trucks at MINExpo, September 22 to 24 in Las Vegas. Available in 7.

Rock musicians and motorcyclists wear them and so do wives of inveterate snorers. Now, the db Blocker, a custom fitted ear insert manufactured by Custom Protect Ear Inc.