February includes

• Operation Focus - Big Gossan: John Chadwick looks at Freeport Indonesia's next underground mine. This is not a caving operation but will use open stoping with backfill. Redpath has done a lot of work in bringing in Big Gossan and extensive development work for future new underground mines below the Grasberg open pit
• Exploration: Beginning with Ivanhoe calling on Zeus, John Chadwick examines the latest technologies, advances in drilling depth through improved technology and consumables, on-site analysis and more.
• Sampling: Philippe Davin, Division Sales Manager, ITECA SOCADEI, looks at how to collect a representative sample and best practice in this field.
• China Mining - World miners' friend: John Chadwick reports back from China Mining in Tianjin, which he attended last October. China is leading the global mining industry in more ways than one. February 15, 2010 to February 3, 2011 is the year of the 'metal tiger'.
• Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel contamination can cause severe problems to machinery. With the focus of complying with new mining emission regulations it is possible to lose sight of this. Daniel Gleeson looks into the worlds of diesel and biodiesel and suggests how to ensure the best fuel for your mining equipment.
• Innovation News - Mining data and gold: Technology moves fast and its ability to help in mine management increases all the time. Newmont's Gold Quarry is very pleased with the vast amount of data Minestar provides for open-pit machine management.

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