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Highlights the XXIII Conference of Peruvian Mining Engineers held at the Society of Jesus Cloisters of Santa Catalina Convent in Arequipa, Peru. Guest speakers; Theme; Activities for participants; Educational sessions; Financial issues in mining.

The article discusses designing of a tailing storage facility (TSF) from the perspective of a mining engineer. It highlights factors that should be considered while designing TSF such as hydrologic setting, mentions engineering consultancies that offer TSF design services such as NewFields, and informs that the Dam Safety Inspection (DSI) has been made mandatory for mines in British Columbia, effective December 2014.

The article discusses the challenges for developing mines in Ontario are its remoteness and engagement of Aboriginal groups. It mentions the shortage of skilled miners in mining industry of Canada and presents the views of Chris Stafford, president at mining recruitment firm CJ Stafford and Associates, regarding the shortage of young mining engineers. Also mentioned is that the growth in the mining industry of Ontario is stable by the mid of 2014 and have to use the shareholder funds.

The article reports on the rescue operation of the 33 miners who were trapped in the mining site in Chile on August 5, 2010. It states that the miners where trapped at approximately 700 meter deep and about five kilometer (km) from the portal of the mine owned by San Esteban Mining Co. It mentions that due to the effort of the Chilean government, the miners where able to send notes that they were alive so the rescuers put cameras to monitor their situation and provides them foods.

The article suggests on the modification of the mining project standards. According to the article, several mining engineers and consultants are currently facing challenges and such challenges include the exchange rates fluctuation, insufficient credit, decreasing market capitalization, and the downturn of metal prices. In addition, these dilemmas are threatening to hamper the arrival of the new projects. However, the SRK Consulting has made a detail regarding the solutions for upgrading the standards of mining project into higher level during the 5th Annual Conference on Mass Mining in the U.S.

Comments on the role of mining engineers in mining industries. Dynamics in mining industry; Problems on the shortage of mining engineers; Relationship between the schools and mining industry.

Informs about the career achievements of some of the people belonging to the field of mining and engineering industries. Dr. Frederick A. Hauck; Sir Ian Kinlock MacGregor.

A calendar of events for the mining industry from February 2009 to June 2010 is presented which includes the Society of Mining Engineers Annual Meeting, the IV International Industry Summit on Mining Performance, and the 13th U.S./North American Mine Ventilation Symposium.

The author observes that mining engineers with better business training appear to be leading mining companies with expertise during the upswing in the prices of almost every mined commodity. Mining managers know the cyclic nature of the mining business and have been cautious in their expansion plans.

A letter to the editor in response to a previously published article on mining engineers is presented.

Focuses on the partnership between Germany and the U.S. in the field of mining equipment and technology. Integration of high-quality equipment and large-scale production for the raw materials needs of the industry; History of the technology transfer between the two industries; Importance of German exhibitions for U.S. companies.

Introduces articles in the supplement of the August 2004 issue of the "Engineering & Mining Journal" about the advances made through the cooperative efforts between German and American engineers. Provision of information for German/American equipment manufacturers.

Addresses the issue of the growing demand for mining engineers in the United States. Reasons why universities are having difficulties in justifying mining-related programs; Implication of the declining number of mining engineering graduates on the mining industry.

Profiles mining engineer Barbara Filas in Denver, Colorado. Educational background; Position as a principal in a consulting firm and group leader of the Environmental Services Division of a corporation; List of specialized registrations and certifications; Account on the technical publications and affiliations of Filas.

Discusses factors to consider when hiring a blasting consultant/mining engineers for a mining operation. Academic credentials; Experience; Blend of academic credentials and experience; References.