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Auriacusite – Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Auriacusite was named after the Latin word ‘auri’ meaning (golden yellow and ‘acus’ meaning (needle, in allusion to its color and habit. This mineral belongs to the olivenite group.

15 Aug 2013

Microlite – Occurrence, Properties and Distribution

Microlite was discovered in the year 1835 at the Clark Ledge pegmatite locality Massachusetts, USA. The name of this mineral is derived from the Greek word for the size of the crystals when found at the original locality.

14 Aug 2013

Krohnkite – Occurrence, Properties and Distribution

Krohnkite was named to honor B.Krohnke, who was the first to provide analysis on the mineral. It was first discovered at the Chuquicamata Mine, located in the Antofagasta in Chile. This mineral belongs to the roselite group.

14 Aug 2013

Zussmanite – Occurrence, Properties and Distribution

Zussmanite was discovered in the year 1964 in the Laytonville Quarry located in the Coastal Range of California, USA. This mineral is named after Jack Zussman, who is a professor at the University of Manchester in England.

14 Aug 2013

Aurichalcite – Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Aurichalcite was named after the Latin word for golden copper or brass, in allusion to the copper and zinc content of the mineral.

14 Aug 2013

Aurostibite - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Aurostibite is an isometric gold antimonide mineral which is a member of the pyrite group. It was discovered in 1952 in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories of Canada, and the Timiskaming District in Ontario, Canada. The mineral was named in reference to its composition.

14 Aug 2013

Aurorite - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Aurorite was first discovered from the Aurora mine, Treasure Hill, Hamilton, Nevada, USA in 1967. The mineral was named after its place of discovery.

14 Aug 2013

Electric Vehicles For Mining: An Interview With Erik Svedlund

Erik Svedlund, product manager for underground electric loaders and trucks at Atlas Copco URE, talks to AZoMining about the innovative new green line from Atlas Copco and the potential economic and environmental benefits.

From Atlas Copco AB 12 Jul 2013

Service Agreement Keeps Atlas Copco Rigs in Top Condition

PT United Tractors Semen Gresik (UTSG), a joint venture between PT. Semen Gresik (Perse-ro) Tbk and PT. United Tractors Tbk, was incepted as a mine contracting company in October 15, 1992.

From Atlas Copco AB 12 Jul 2013