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FEATURE - MINExpo Preview |
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MINExpo 2012 Preview
Las Vegas hosts the world's largest exposition for mining and mineral processing
By Steve Fiscor, Editor-in-Chief and Gina Tverdak-Slattery, Associate Editor
Every four years, the U.S. National Mining Association (NMA) holds MINExpo INTERNATIONAL, the world’s largest exposition for the mining and mineral processing sectors. The event will take place September 24-26, 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As far as exhibit space, the show is currently sold out. More than 1,800 companies will display equipment and discuss services on more than 850,000 sq ft of exhibition space; in 2008, 1,224 exhibitors occupied 600,000 sq ft. To accommodate all of the new companies pursuing the mining business, the NMA contracted for more space in the South Hall. "This is the first time we have used the South Hall," said Moya Phelleps, senior vice president for membership services, NMA. "Traditionally, MINExpo took place in the North and Central Halls……. read more
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FEATURE - Autonomous Mining |
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The Drivers of Autonomy
Both underground and on surface, autonomous mining machines are becoming increasingly attractive
By Simon Walker, European Editor
As with many other areas of technology, the increase in sophistication in mining machinery can be measured as a timeline. From manual to mechanization, then to automation and now, increasingly, various levels of autonomy whereby the individual machine (or fleet of machines) does not need direct, handson human supervision to perform highly complex routines.The incentives for increasing levels of autonomy are varied, depending on the mine type and geographical location, but essentially boil down to two main drivers: removing people from potential hazards, and overcoming shortages of skilled personnel. In general terms, the safety aspect is more significant in underground operations, while attracting trained operators to work long shifts is a major headache for companies who have surface mines in remote locations—as in Western Australia’s iron-ore industry..... read more
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FEATURE - Sustainable Development |
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The Growing Popularity of Sustainable Mine Reclamation
Companies may reap potential rewards by considering the Triple Bottom Line business model, which bolsters sustainability through financial prosperity, environmental stewardship and social responsibility
By Wendy Schlett
The concept of sustainability continues to gain traction in every industry, including mining. Even though mining typically brings up ideas that conflict with the tenets of sustainability, specifically extracting non-renewable resources from the earth, it is becoming more and more possible to reconcile the two. Sustainable mine reclamation ensures that the surface of the earth is not left to rejuvenate itself, thereby mitigating potentially contaminated and unusable land that previously lay fallow for ages by past mining reclamation practices. Now, new uses for mined land are being considered before mining even commences, and more opportunities and emphases are being placed on thinking about these future uses with sustainability in mind…...
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 China Ship Congestion
How So Many Capesize Ships Got Locked Out of China's Ports
By David Gambel
There was a great deal of excitement the first week in June when it was reported that more than 30 Panamax and Capesize ships were floating off the coast of China with unsold cargoes. For the coal and ore brokers and others that had not been paid, it was panic time. There would be sleepless nights and lunchless days as they tried to sell their cargoes to the Chinese, Koreans, Indians, Italians, or anyone else that would take them. It is unclear whether this was a case of southeastern Chinese utilities arbitraging imports with domestic production from northern China, if it was a symptom of the continuing battle between Chinese shipowners and Vale, or some of each. Coal was important, but iron ore shipping was wagging the dog.....
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Minexpo 2012 - Invitations |
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Every four years the mining world puts on its finest and takes itself off to the Las Vegas Convention Center
for Minexpo to present to the world the newsest and latest developments the industry has to offer.
The companies below would like to personally invite you to visit them at the show.
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September 24-26 2012 |
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Mining Media International
Magazines, Directories and Shows serving the hard rock, coal, aggregate, construction and recycling industries. If these are your markets, we have a prduct for you. Come and say hello, we would love to tell you our story.
Booth: North Hall 1665
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PLS Logistic Services
PLS Logistics Services, the leader in industrial logistics management, is excited to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the 2012 MINExpo. We provide customized outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services, shipping over one million loads annually across all major freight modes. No other logistics provider has the flexibility when it comes to experience, resources, and technology to deliver improvements to your supply chain. You can benefit immediately from significant cost savings as you leverage the capacity that PLS delivers through our broad transportation network.
Stop by our booth to learn firsthand what PLS can offer you and how we can meet your needs.
Booth: South Hall 25115
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Mining Information Systems (MIS)
Specialising in the development, implementation and management of information and reporting systems for the resources sector. For more than 15 years, MIS has been designing and implementing software systems globally, utilising proven IT technologies and achieving excellent results in a timely and cost-effective way. Come and see us in the Australian Pavilion for a chat and a live demonstration.
Booth: North Hall 1275
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EMESRT - Earth Moving Equipment Safety Round Table
Aims to- ‘Accelerate the development and adoption of leading practice designs for mining and exploration equipment’.
By engaging with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), EMESRT, comprising some 14 global mining companies, improves the understanding of design issues that cause harm to operators and maintainers of mining and exploration equipment.
EMESRT is fast gaining global recognition as a significant voice for the mining industry about equipment design issues as it begins to succeed in facilitating changes in design, design processes and marketing by OEMs.
Visit us in the North Hall or come along to our one of our Workshops on Wednesday 26th (N101).
Stand: North Hall L10
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Baja Designs
Baja Designs has been supplying leading edge lighting solutions since 1992. We have always been at the forefront of lighting technology, releasing our first HID light in 1998 and our first LED light in 2007. Our engineers have been lifelong racers of off road motorcycles, trucks and buggies including racing in 17 Baja 1000 races.
In addition, they have worked closely with many of the world’s top off road racers to fine tune our lights. They have also tested lights extensively with the Navy Seals to ensure that our IR lights increased their situational awareness and were rugged enough for SOCOM needs. They use industry standard tools such as SolidWorks, Optisworks, LT Spice, ORCAD and 3D printing to develop products.
This experience, combined with top notch education, means that we make lights that have the optics and durability that you need to maintain productivity even in the harshest conditions.
Stand: South Hall 24094
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FELUWA Pumps - Excellence in Pumps for the Mining Industry
At the heart of unique MULTISAFE pumps are two hose-diaphragms which are arranged one inside the other. They fully enclose the linear flow path of the fluid and create double hermetic sealing from the hydraulic drive end. Both hose-diaphragms are actuated by hydraulic fluid and subject to pulsating action, comparable with that of a human vein.
In metallurgical plants, FELUWA MULTISAFE pumps are successfully applied for autoclave feeding, sulfuric acid, thickener underflow, choke water, seal water make-up, slurry pipelines, tailings disposal or mine dewatering, for example.
Visit us in the South Hall and see MULTISAFE pumps in operation.
Stand: South Hall 26056
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Rio Tinto is making changes to its senior management team. CFO Guy Elliott will retire at the end of 2013. He will remain on the boards of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Ltd. until then and has been appointed senior executive director. He will continue in his role as CFO until a successor is appointed. Rio Tinto Energy Chief Executive Doug Ritchie will take on the new role of group executive strategy, with responsibility for group strategy and business development. Diamonds and Minerals Chief Executive Harry Kenyon-Slaney will assume the role of energy chief executive. Rio Tinto Iron Ore International Operations President Alan Davies will be the new diamonds and minerals chief executive, and will join the Executive Committee. Davies will retain responsibility for the Simandou iron ore project..
Alcoa Vice President Donna Dabney has been selected as one of the 2012 Women of Power & Influence Award honorees by the National Organization for Women-NYC. Dabney was recognized for her accomplishments as a leader and role model for women in corporate law. Dabney has been a vice president of Alcoa since 2008 and served as corporate secretary for 12 years. She has served as the focal point for communications with Alcoa’s board of directors, shareholders and senior management. Dabney co-heads the Alcoa Women’s Network, an affinity group that provides the catalyst for the development, advancement and retention of women leaders in Alcoa. This award caps off her 32-year legal career in private practice and with Reynolds Metals Co. and Alcoa. Dabney will retire from Alcoa in August.
AuRico Gold Inc. announced that René Marion, president, CEO and director has tendered his resignation and that Scott Perry has been appointed president and CEO. Colin Benner has been appointed executive chairman and will work with the management team through the transition period. Marion will remain with the company as a strategic adviser to the board of directors.
TNG Ltd. has appointed Jianrong Xu chairman of the board of directors.
The Australian Center for Geomechanics at The University of Western Australia has appointed Dr. Ken Mercer to a professorial position in environmental and mining geomechanics. As the environmental mining geomechanics principal, he will be responsible for developing and leading the environmental geomechanics program and will also have a strong involvement with slope stability research.
With the recent closing of FLSmidth’s acquisition of the Australian engineering and equipment supply company, Ludowici Ltd., FLSmidth has appointed Patrick J. Largier senior vice president and head of the Asia-Pacific region for the non-ferrous division. He will also continue as CEO of what is now known as FLSmidth Ludowici.
MICROMINE has appointed Kevin Fitzpatrick CEO.
