Mine Site Technologies seeks individuals who have significant experience, industry knowledge, and the proven leadership skills which can support MST’s continued growth in targeted regions and areas of responsibility. As such Mine Site Technologies is pleased to announce that the following persons have joined the company:

• Igor Korolev has been appointed Vice President for Europe, Russia, and Central Asia (ERCA). Igor is responsible for creating and managing new sales and support operations and spearheading business development throughout Europe and Asia, including; Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
• Brian Musfeldt has joined MST’s USA operations as Vice President Finance. Brian is responsible for financial reporting, operational processes and procedures, financial reporting, and financial resolution of projects for MST in the United States.
• Max Leclerc has been appointed General Manager of LATAM (Latin American) operations based in the new MST office in Santiago, Chile. Max is responsible for driving sales and support of MST systems solutions throughout LATAM.
• Hendrik de Meyer has joined the MST team as Regional Manager – Africa.  Based in MST’s Johannesburg operations Hendrik is responsible for expanding MST’s foothold throughout Africa.

Lloyd Zenari, MST’s CEO commented, “We are confident that these individuals will make significant contributions and we are pleased to welcome them to the Mine Site Technologies team. Our success is in our ability to develop, supply, and service the best intelligent networks and applications in the industry and we are only able to do that because we have the best people in the industry to design, manufacture, deploy and maintain those products for our customers. I am very pleased that these individuals have decided to join us and I look forward their participation in our continuing success.”

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Mine Site Technologies (MST) is a global leader in providing communications solutions to the mining industry. We have 23 years of experience in the design, manufacture, and deployment of critical, high quality, systems for in-mine communications, equipment and personnel monitoring, and production support. We target safety in all environments where we operate and support our customers in maximizing their mine production.  Global headquarters for MST is located in Sydney, NSW, Australia with offices and service support centers strategically located on six continents. For additional information contact Kent Henschen, VP-Global Marketing & Communications, at k.henschen@minesite.us and telephone +1 720.633.3502. www.minesite.net .

Australian-based Mine Site Technologies is a leading international mining communications solutions provider specialising in developing, deploying and servicing communications hardware, software and systems for the industry. Its customers include many of the world’s largest mining companies, with MST systems installed in over 500 mines worldwide.

In planning to build the business further from a strongly growing base, MST raised growth capital from Macquarie Capital earlier this year, researching companies and technologies that could contribute to its growth. Building on MST’s underground mining strengths, the Nixons acquisition is a core element of MST’s ongoing development of its surface mining and resources business, substantially expanding its capabilities. Founder of Nixon Communications, John Nixon, will remain with the combined company for at least 18 months as an adviser and consultant. MST will continue to pursue its growth strategy both organically and through acquisitions.

For both companies’ customers, business will continue as usual, while they will increasingly benefit from the combined strengths of the merged companies. MST customers will soon be able to draw on Nixon’s expertise and resource pool in surface mining and pipeline communications.

Retaining its branding, management team and continuing to operate as usual, Nixons will become a key part of MST’s Australian Field Operations, headed by Christian Fischer, General Manager. CEO of MST, Lloyd Zenari said: “Nixons will continue to operate under its current name and retain its current autonomy, entrepreneurial character and flexibility, but now also benefits from the resources and critical mass of the expanded group, able to scale up for our customers without compromising responsiveness and service.”

Zenari said that in making the decision to join MST and Nixons, the cultural match between the two companies was very important. “The fit is excellent in a number of key areas. Both MST and Nixons have a very strong safety focus, with field teams looking out for each others’ safety onsite in remote, often hazardous and difficult locations.

“The two businesses have very little overlap in their product set and customer base. We also share a long commitment to mining and adjacent sectors, developing fit-for-purpose services and products, and a focus on building the capability of our people” said Zenari.

Nixon Communications Founder and Managing Director John Nixon said that Mine Site Technologies and Nixon have complementary businesses, technologies and culture that now combine to create a strong merged company. “Nixons will benefit from MST’s underground mining communications strengths and international market leadership in that sector, while we will contribute our leading experience and expertise in surface mining and pipeline communications to MST’s customers both in Australia and internationally. We look forward to starting to work together to develop business and opportunities.”

“There are significant opportunities for both businesses and for our skilled people to collaborate and for Nixons to now grow our business outside of our core Queensland market, both around Australia and internationally.”

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About Mine Site Technologies

Mine Site Technologies was established in 1989 and has grown to be the global leader in mining communications for both the underground and surface mining industries. We specialise in developing and supplying purpose built technology for underground mine communication and tracking, as well as advanced wireless mesh communication infrastructure for open pit and other surface mines.  Our customers include many of the world’s largest underground mining companies, with MST systems installed in over 500 mines in Australia, the United States, China, Canada, Peru, Sweden, Finland, Chile, Tanzania, Zambia, Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  www.minesite.com.au

About Nixon Communications

Nixons Communications provides communication systems and equipment to major commercial, construction and mining projects, operating primarily across Queensland, as well as in other Australian locations, New  Guinea; and the Solomon Islands. Founded by John Nixon in 1977 as a one-man operation, the Gladstone-headquartered company has grown steadily to now employ 70 people, with branch offices in Rockhampton, Mackay and Blackwater.   www.nixon.com.au/

For further information:

Lloyd Zenari
CEO, MST
Cell:  +1 720 425 8237 / Office:  +1 303 951 0570
Email: l.zenari@minesite.com.au

Christian Fischer
General Manager – Field Operations, MST
Tel: +61 407 515 463
Email: c.fischer@minesite.com.au

This is the second office for Mine Site Technologies in Ontario. The service and administration team are in Sudbury, Ontario and will continue to be located there.

Mine Site Technologies continues to expand its capabilities for meeting the needs of our growing customer base which extends across Canada. Joe Gladu, General Manager – Canada, “We are excited to have this opportunity to continue our growth in Canada with the addition of our new GTA based sales office. Mine Site Technologies now has a home in Canada’s largest city with ready access to the headquarters of many of Canada’s premier mining companies. In addition to a new boardroom and meeting rooms, our new facility hosts a state of the art training facility that can accommodate small to large groups for product testing, training and consultation with clients.”

The international expansion of Mine Site Technologies is not unique to Canada. Mine Site’s footprint continues to expand throughout Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. Customer demand for the unique “ImPact” single network mining communications system that is designed, manufactured and deployed by Mine Site Technologies is quickly pulling the company into new markets. As a result those new mining customers are also learning the “One Network” benefit of increased productivity – safely.

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According to the EU, “A potentially explosive atmosphere is composed of mixtures of gases, vapours, mists or dusts, which can ignite under certain operating conditions.” All equipment used in these environments must be intrinsically safe (I.S.) insuring that they cannot create a spark.

Lloyd Zenari, CEO, announced, “These approvals open a new door of opportunity for Mine Site Technologies in Europe, with the installation of these technologies now being progressed in mines in Germany, Poland and Russia . We make modern and fit-for-purpose technologies vailable to our customers with a focus on enhancing safety and productivity through applied technology. We provide the opportunity for increasing productivity – safely”

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About Mine Site Technologies

Mine Site Technologies (MST) is a global leader in providing communications solutions to the mining industry. We have 23  years of experience in the design, manufacture, and deployment of critical, high quality, systems for in-mine communications, equipment and personnel monitoring, and production support. We target safety in all environments where we operate and support our customers in maximizing their mine production.  Global headquarters for MST is located in Sydney, NSW, Australia with offices and service support enters strategically located on six continents. For additional information contact Kent Henschen, VP-Global Marketing & Communications at k.henschen@minesite.us and telephone +1 720.633.3502.

The PED system uses a proprietary ultra-low frequency signal to transmit text messages through solid rock – “through the earth” technology.  The transmission system can be installed on the surface to send a signal to miners who are working underground, regardless of their location. Installation on the surface means that PED is less vulnerable to the day-to-day rigors of the underground mining environment, which adds to its reliability and supports keeping maintenance costs to a minimum. Messages can be sent to individuals, select groups of
workers, or, in the case of an emergency, all employees underground.

The ICCL serves as a multi-functional receiver which displays the text messages issued through PED on an integrated screen. In addition when a message is received the wearer is alerted through both audible and visual (flashing cap lamp light) signals.

The PED/ICCL combination complements other phone and radio communications systems that may already be installed in a mine. In fact, many mines have installed PED as their primary emergency evacuation alert system and as a redundant emergency system to complement their other underground communications systems which may be damaged, and become inoperable, in an incident underground.

Mike Foletti, General Manager – International, noted, “This accomplishment has taken several years to fulfil. Our customers in India have been waiting to have the opportunity to apply the PED technology and we are now actively pursuing orders and installations.”

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About Mine Site Technologies

Mine Site Technologies (MST) is a global leader in providing communications solutions to the mining industry. We have 23 years of experience in the design, manufacture, and deployment of critical, high quality, systems for in-mine communications, equipment and personnel monitoring, and production support. We target safety in all environments where we operate and support our customers in maximizing their mine production.  Global headquarters for MST is located in Sydney, NSW, Australia with offices and service support centers strategically located on six continents.

For additional information contact Kent Henschen, VP-Global Marketing & Communications at k.henschen@minesite.us and telephone +1 720.633.3502.

Mine Rescue Competitions give the participating teams an opportunity to hone their skills, share best-practices, and exchange information regarding safety equipment and emergency response techniques that they can put to use in case of a real event. This is serious competition with benefits that can save lives. Congratulations to all participants, you are all winners!

On a related topic, the 49th Annual Australia Underground Mine Rescue Competition was held today in Woonona, NSW. International Longwall News has posted highlights from the event on their website at www.longwalls.com.

Join us at Aimex (Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition) stand #2516, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, September 6 – 9, 2011. See MST’s latest products on display and witness our newest technologies with live demos. Additional information, including online registration is available at www.aimex.com.au.