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Time for a re-think
The global recession has many mining companies focusing on controlling costs or divesting assets, but Ben Cattaneo explains why they should look to an additional way of enhancing value by improving their above-ground risk performanceWastelands
With the financial implications of climate and greenhouse gas policies becoming increasingly relevant to mining firms, researchers at the University of British Columbia are re-evaluating the potential of mine waste rock for carbon capture and storageProcessing a new image
Indonesia’s mining sector – emerging as the most promising in southeast Asia – is undergoing major changes following the introduction of a new mining law in late 2008Into the deep
Mining companies are venturing further and deeper into marine mining. Appropriate then that the International Marine Minerals Society is developing a new code of practice to advise all stakeholders when it comes to mining in this environment. MEM finds out how it is progressingDealing with dust
Dust can be a dangerous aspect of a mine site. Whether it is inhaled directly or creates poor visibility, mine-site dust can cause costly delays to production and lengthy equipment maintenance if it is not controlled. This feature considers different wet-spray based systems to control dust levelsInto the deep
Mining companies are venturing further and deeper into marine mining. Appropriate then that the International Marine Minerals Society is developing a new code of practice to advise all stakeholders when it comes to mining in this environment. MEM finds out how it is progressingFeeling the heat
The development of innovative fire-suppressant gels in Australia may provide a new solution to the risks of spontaneous combustion in the world’s coal minesCase by case
MEM editor Katherine Welch interviews Cameron Clark, a lawyer at Halliwells LLP in the UK, about helping mining companies defend liability claimsOyu Tolgoi: a golden opportunity – if Mongolia stays the course
Mongolia’s financial straits are helping to push Ivanhoe’s US$3bn copper-gold project through its tortuous approval process, but deals signed by governments under financial pressure do not always stand the test of timeSite Search
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