Caterpillar Inc. has announced a groundbreaking alignment with BHP Billiton to develop an autonomous mining haulage system. The agreement couples the market leader in mining equipment with the world’s largest diversified natural resources company.
“Our joint autonomous technology project is a significant initiative that will bring benefits to both Caterpillar and BHP Billiton,” said Caterpillar Group [...]

Peter Hambro Mining plc issues this statement as an unaudited update on 2006 trading and in advance of its full year results announcement.
Trading Up-date Highlights for 2006
• Total attributable gold production increased by 5% to c.261,000 ounces
• Pokrovskiy Rudnik gold production increased by c.11%
• Gold recovery rates remained stable, even when treating primary ores, [...]