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Caterpillar Inc. Joins Industry and Government Partnership to Deliver State-of-the-Art Clean-Coal TechnologyPEORIA, Ill. - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced its intent to join the FutureGen Alliance, a public-private partnership established to build a first-of-its-kind coal-fired, near-zero emissions power plant in Mattoon, Illinois. The FutureGen facility is designed to be the cleanest coal burning plant in the world and will integrate advanced technologies for coal [...] Two nominations for the 2010 ‘Bauma’ Innovation AwardTwo new developments by Liebherr have been nominated for the 2010 ‘Bauma’ Innovation Award. The new Liebherr material handler LH 120 C is among the three nominees chosen in the “Design” category….more at Liebherr.com RL rolls into MoranbahTHE world’s biggest longwall carrier is going to need some very special tyres. When manufacturer Industrea went about designing the 70-tonne roof support carriers bound for the Moranbah North longwall mine for their record-breaking 1750t, 2m-wide roof supports, it turned to Marathon Tyres……more at International Longwall News CYANIDE CODE: Musselwhite is first Canadian mine to be certifiedONTARIO — The first gold producer in Canada to be certified by the International Cyanide Management Institute is the Musselwhite underground mine of Vancouver’s Goldcorp…..more at Canadian Mining Journal Combating acid rock drainage: industry collaborates on ARD GuideA guide to reducing Aid Rock Drainage (ARD) has been produced by The International Network for Acid Prevention Gemcom Announces Appointment of New Executives to Senior Management TeamTechnology Industry Executives Join Gemcom Senior Management Team as Chief Financial Officer and Minex Business Unit Director Snowden’s 2010 Roster of Professional Mining Courses Worldwide and in CanadaSnowden Mining Industry Consultants presents a “snapshot” of their professional development courses to be presented between February and May 2010….more at CAMESE Rio concerned over industrial unrest in resource sectorThe Australian newspaper says Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief executive Sam Walsh warned staff in an internal memo that the ramp-up in industrial activity under the Rudd government’s new workplace laws could serve as an omen for Rio Tinto and other companies in the Pilbara…more at Industry Search Job seekers want career progressionJOB security is less important to job seekers than career advancement, says recruiter Hays Resources & Mining……more at International Longwall News Anglo’s Carroll talks climate changeANGLO American chief executive Cynthia Carroll has warned the mining industry it has to participate in the climate change debate if it is to stay in business. Ron Berryman reports from South Africa……more at International Longwall News Climate change liabilitiesMINING companies face a growing green threat as courts around the world increasingly recognise the potential impact of climate change. Herbert Geer partner Simon Harrison warns of future class actions in Australia and advises the industry to prepare new risk management strategies……more at International Longwall News ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION: First Nations block airstrips near Ring of FireONTARIO — Complaining about the lack of consultation prior to development activities, First Nations groups have blocked two airstrips near McFauld’s Lake in the Ring of Fire…..more at Canadian Mining Journal |
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