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Information about the MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016 trade show and convention of the U.S. National Mining Association held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada from September 26-28. Topics included the global outlook for mining, the significant role played by mining and the difficulties with the mining's public policy environment. The convention featured Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, MINExpo chair Denise Johnson and Phillips S. Baker of mining company Hecla Mining Co.

Information about the 2016 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference held in Toronto, Ontario in March 2016 is presented. The event was attended by thousands of individuals from different countries around the world who listened to the discussions of speakers about mineral exploration, the challenges experienced by the sector, and the sustainable mining solutiuons. The speakers of the event include Jim Carr and Andrew Cheatle.

The article reports on the 2016 African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, South Africa, discussing serious issues facing African miners in order to survive a challenging market. It is said that the mood inside the convention center was somber, following a terrible 2015 for the industry, with 2016 looking to be as bad or perhaps even worse. Indaba chief executive Jonathan Moore said numbers were down from 2015, however, the numbers do not show the entire picture.

The article offers information about the Bauma 2016, the mining machinery and construction vehicle and Equipment trade show, to be held in Munich, Germany.

The article offers information on the mining industry tradeshow Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2015 to be held in New South Wales on September 1-4, 2015 that will feature products from Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Duratray International and Voith Turbo Inc.

The article discusses the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention held in Toronto, Ontario on March 1-2, 2015. Topics discussed include Canada's mineral exploration and mining industry, the Canada government's renewal of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit and the appointment of Jeffrey Davidson as Canada's Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor for the extractive sector. It featured PDAC President Rod Thomas and PDAC Executive Director Andrew Cheatle.

The article focuses on the mining sector's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability across the world in 2014. Topics discussed include the 2014 Mining Indaba Conference, held in February in Cape Town, South Africa, the 2013 United Nations Global Compact-Accenture Study on Sustainability, and the U.N.'s projection on India's population surpassing China's in 2028. It also mentions the need for capital investments due to increasing demands for steel, water and energy.

The article offers information on the Euro Mine Expo 2014 related to mining industry to be held to be held on June 10-12, 2014 in the Skellefteå Kraft sporting arena in Sweden.

Information about the African Mining Indaba 2014 that was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa is presented. Topics discussed include humanitarian objectives, foreign direct investment, and impact of mining in the country's economy. The conference featured several participants including Mining Indaba's managing diretor Jonathan Moore, South African Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, and Ambassador Bene M'Poko.

The article presents a discussion of equipment maintenance in the mining industry and costs associated with clean oil, adapted from a paper presented by the author at the Haulage and Loading 2013 conference, related to the mining industry, held in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2013.

The article presents a speech by Hal Quinn, president of the U.S. National Mining Association (NMA), delivered during a luncheon at the Haulage and Loading 2013 conference held in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2013, in which he discussed the mining industry in the region, mines and mineral resources and challenges faced by the coal industry in the U.S.

Information about the 12th World Copper Conference organized by CRU Group, global mining and market analysis experts, held in Santiago, Chile in April 2013 is presented. Topics include market analysis, copper mining, and human capital. The conference featured Chilean minister of mining Hernán de Solminihac, Thomas Keller, chief executive officer (CEO) of Codelco, a copper mining company, and Chilean minister of finance Felipe Larrain.

The article focuses on the logistic solution for mining in remote areas. it states that several far-northern operations depends on ice roads as the main lifeline for bringing in bulk quantities of needed supplies demand. It also details the role of the weather in performing operation in remote areas that does not always cooperate with ice-road users.

Information regarding the 2013 African Mining Indaba trade fair held in Cape Town, South Africa is presented. Topics include nationalization of idled mines, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development bill, and the lack of direct investment in the country. The trade fair featured speakers such as South Africa's Minister of Mining Susan Shabangu, Anglo American chief executive officer (CEO) Cynthia Carroll, and Wesizwe CEO Jianke Gao.

Information on several topics discussed at the MINExpo 2012 held in Las Vegas, Nevada is presented. Topics include the global presence of the mining industry, mining equipment, and global supply chain. The show featured several attendees including president and chief executive officer (CEO) Mike Sutherlin of JoyGlobal, chairman and CEO Greg Boyce of Peabody Energy, and president Red Conger of Freeport-McMoran Americas.

Information on the United Nations (U.N.) Conference on Sustainable Development entitled "Rio+20" that was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 20-22, 2012 is presented. Topics include the launch of the first publication "Mining's Contribution to Sustainable Development: An Overview ," by International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and indicators of the changes in mining industry. The conference featured senior U.N. officials, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). INSETS: Seven Questions to Sustainability;Alcoa Bauxite Mine Reforestation Done in a Natural Way.

Information about the 10th International Gold Symposium and 2nd Silver Forum held May 14, 2012 is presented. The events outline the three challenges for mining industry in Peru, such as the need for collaboration between the private sector, the government and the society. The speaker of the event was Hochschild Mining PLC chief executive officer Ignacio Bustamante.

The article offers information on the Haulage and Loading Technical conference to be held at the Wigwam Resort in Phoenix, Arizona from May 16-18, 2011.

The article offers information on the 29th bauma construction and mining exposition to be held in Munich, Germany from April 19-25, 2010.

The article discusses the highlights of mining industry 2016 meeting in London, England hosted by Mines & Energy (M&E). The opening talk was by M&E chairman Adrienne Baker who discussed the use of renewable energy while Great Britain (GB) minister Tobias Ellwood discussed high energy costs in the mining sector. Speakers in the discussion panel include Andiamo Resources chief executive officers (CEO) Tim Williams, Nir Dekel from Belectric and Duncan Stevens of Gold Fields in South Africa.

Information about the papers discussed during the eighth World Copper Conference of the Community Resource Unit Inc. (CRU) held in Santiago, Chile on April 2009. Topics include the prices and market condition of copper, copper production and the volatility of copper. The conference featured several businessman including José Pablo Arellano, Diego Hernández and Jon Barnes.

Information about the Minerals Engineering International Comminution 2008 conference in Great Britain is presented. Topics included the means to achieve a fundamental understanding of comminution processes, effective ways of deploying the tools, and the implications of the energy costs for the overall comminution process. It features Professor Malcolm Powell commenting that the production of new surface is the proper but difficult to achieve measure of comminution. INSET: Peristaltic Pumps Help Maintain Output....

Information about the 6th Aachen International Mining Symposium on Rockbolting in Mining & Injection Technology and Roadway Support Systems (AIMS) in Germany is presented. Topics included improving the effectiveness of mine strata control, techniques use for tunnel and mine, and the application of rockbolting technology. It presents study which reveals that long tendon reinforcement systems offer great scope to use active support systems in large span excavations in low height conditions.

Information about the 8th International Gold Symposium organized by Peru's National Society of Mining, Oil and Energy is presented. Topics included the developments in the field of gold exploration, production and recovery, international precious metals prices, and the importance of Latin American operations and how they impact with supplies. It features Consorcio Minero Horizonte General Manager Felix Navarro discussing the Peru's mining tradition.

Information about the Minerals Engineering International's Comminution 2008 conference at Falmouth in England is presented. Topics included the methods for measuring and improving crushing and grinding equipment and plant flowsheets and the expanding utility of high pressure grinding rolls. Several papers are presented at the conference, including the review by a team from Metso Minerals on the development of in-house techniques for optimizing cone crusher design.

The article offers information on MinExpo International to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 22-25, 2008.

Information about the Argentina Mining 2006 conference and trade show which was held in Mendoza, Argentina in August 2006 is presented. The conference presentations covered exploration, geology, the environment, the local community, and mining operations. Attendees observed that as the country's mining industry grows from nascency, similar to most mining regions, mine operators are discovering opportunities and challenges. INSET: Argentina's Uranium Potential.

The article focuses on a three-day Asian Mining Congress held in Singapore which reinforced the central theme that Asia is growing in importance as a major investment destination for global mining companies and junior companies. The discovery of new mining territories in Asia is coupled with the price escalation of natural metals and minerals in recent times due to the economic growth of China and India. Cambodia is starting to open up to international mining as well. The Philippines is quickly turning into a favorite mining destination for international miners and investors. The turnaround in its mining sector is attributed to President Macapagal-Arroyo's efforts to reform the mining sector. Indonesia is another major player in mining with impressive metal and mineral rich deposits of bauxite, coal and copper. Laos has made leaps and bounds in attracting Australian mining companies and persuading foreign banks and investment houses to participate in its mining development. Two other countries that have had a fair amount of success in international mining are Thailand and Vietnam.

Reports developments concerning global mining industry as of June 2001. Highlights of ProExplo 2001 explorationists convention in Lima, Peru; Presentation of the global iron-ore industry detailed cost analysis by the AME Mineral Economics; Coverage and highlights of the cost analysis.

Highlights the May 1999 annual meeting of the Mineral Processing Division, Colorado Section in Colorado Springs. Challenges faced by the mining industry when it comes to global project development; Sources that can assist in preparing mining companies for globalization; Need for sensitivity to cultural issues; Applicability of design-build contracts to global projects.

Presents highlights of Randol International's 1998 Gold and Silver Forum. Discussion on the importance of cutting staff and mining of higher grades as responses to low metal prices; Leaching process considerations; Need for plant audits that enhance profitability; Papers presented.

Presents information on the 101st annual convention of the Northwest Mining Association (NWMA). Development of the mining industry in a political challenging world; Construction of gold mine Kumtor Operating Company (KOC); International environmental standards for the Kumtor site; Description of the Barrick Gold Corporation ventilating and cooling process.

The article offers information on the MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2012 to be held on September 24-26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Information about several topics discussed at the 14th Investing in African Indaba held in Cape Town, South Africa in February 2009 is presented. Topics included the impact of financial crises to the mining industry and mentions the Tenke Fungurume, rich undeveloped copper deposit, in the Democratic of the Congo to be one of the survivor projects. Keynote speakers of the event includes South Africa's Minister of Mines Buyelwa Sonjica and Russel Mead, senior fellow of U.S. foreign policy.

Information about the topics discussed during the 2008 Mining Indaba that was held in South Africa is presented. The event, which was attended by about 5,000 delegates, highlighted the condition of the mining industry and several issues and challenges facing the sector. Further, the event featured several industry experts including Tim Wood, David Brown and Peter Leon.

Information about the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) roundtable discussion is presented. OEM panelists discussed the ways to reduce and improve cycle times for the mining industry as well as the productivity performance of advanced technology and powerful loading tools. The forum featured several EOM executives, including Peter Ahrenkiel, John Sammut and Walter Koellner.

Information on the 75th International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange that was held on March 2007 in Toronto, Ontario is presented. Sponsored by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, the convention focused on various methods for managing boom-cycle issues concerning the mining industry. For example, Frontier Strategy Group Managing Director Alex Gorbansky discussed how to achieve and maintain success in the face of increased nationalistic tendencies.

The article highlights Mining Indaba 2006, annual convention in the mineral industries in Africa which was held in Cape Town, South Africa. The attendance for this year's convention reached 3,200 delegates. Many people from various sectors in the society attended that said annual gathering, including bankers, lawyers, suppliers, and ministers from different countries in Africa. Moreover, foreign investments to the country increased from 18 billion dollars in 2005 to 20 billion in 2006, implying that a significant amount of this will be in the minerals sector and associated infrastructure. Also, it was sought out that a shift in the focus of mining industry has occurred in Africa.

Reports on the 2004 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada annual conference. Exploration and mining companies that attended the event; Issues concerning mining discussed in the conference; Factors affecting the country's mining industry.

Reports on subjects discussed at the Mining Millennium 2000 conference held in Toronto. Global financing and exploration trends; Highlighted projects; Public relations; Survival strategies for gold producers.

Highlights the National Mining Association's Mining Convention held October 10 to 13, 1999 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Topics discussed; Keynote speakers.

Spotlights the 27th International Conference on Safety in Mines Research Institutes in New Delhi, India. Background on the conference typically hosted by a mine safety research institute in a country that has interest and research activities related to mining; Synopsis of the highlights of the conference.

Focuses on the highlights of the 103rd Northwest Mining Association's (NWMA) annual meeting in Spokane, Washington. Number of attendees; Issues and topics covered by papers and presentations; Keynote luncheon speakers; Award winners and honorees.

Presents the schedule of activities for the Mine Development Exhibition and Conference on June 6-8, 1995 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. List and profile of exhibitors; Technical sessions.

Highlights issues and topics discussed at the American Mining Congress' 1994 convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Access bans; Growth of federal land use classifications restricting mineral entry; Offroad vehicle emissions standards. INSET: Fundamentals of ecosystem management..

Reports on the series of mining meetings entitled `ARGENTINA: New Incentives for Mining Investment--A Unified Approach.' Sponsors; Number of attendees; Themes underscored; Argentinean Economic Minister Domingo Cavallo's discussion of the country's economy; Mining Secretary Angel Maza's discussion of legal developments of interest to mining investors.