‘Mining Safely. Mining More. Mining Right.’ Caterpillar’s Theme for MINExpo International 2008

Caterpillar Inc. opened MINExpo International 2008 today with the largest and most comprehensive state-of-the-art indoor exhibit in the history of the exposition. The event, which runs September 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will highlight Caterpillar’s mining products, services, technology and people. With over 40,000 square feet of floor space, the Caterpillar exhibit is the largest... 

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Caterpillar at MINExpo: Mining safely. Mining more. Mining right.

Caterpillar will display surface and underground mining equipment and technology capabilities at booth number 6229—the largest indoor exhibit within MINExpo 2008. The Central Hall will be the stage for introducing the new Caterpillar® F-Series mining trucks including the next generation of mechanical drive trucks as well as the new Cat® AC electric drive trucks. MINExpo marks the public debut for... 

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China’s coal catastrophe

China produces more coal than anywhere else in the world, fuelling the country’s economic boom. But it comes at a terrible price: the mines are the world’s deadliest, and their environmental impact is catastrophic. Safer – and cleaner – technology exists. But is there the political will to make it happen? The trucks rattling away from the collieries in China’s Shanxi... 

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Environmental permit sought for bauxite project in Berbice River

The Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI) has submitted an application for an environmental authorisation for the extraction of bauxite from approximately 3,400 acres of land on the East Bank of the Berbice River near Hururu Village. The company is making an investment of US$18.6M with a projected annual turnover of US$60.8M. It is envisaged to produce three million metric tonnes annually at the rate... 

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