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JANUARY 2016 • E&MJ; 1 JANUARY 2016 • VOL 217 • NUMBER 1 In addition to the 2016 Project Survey, this month, E&MJ; offers an look inside Lonmin's turnaround strate- gy. At a time when most deep mines in South Africa are increasing mechanization, Lonmin's Saffy Shaft (cover photo) is meeting production goals with improved com- munications, jackleg drilling and brute strength. www.e-mj.com FEATURES Lonmin Optimistic About Future The company's strategy is to rebuild and prepare for better times ................ 16 2016 Project Survey: Cutting Back, Looking Ahead The industry's major players are culling noncore assets, cutting costs and paring project investment budgets as they await signs of market recovery ...... 20 Making the Most of Modules Modular design can give major advantages when companies are constructing processing plants. E&MJ; asks some industry experts in this field for their views and advice. .............................................................. 26 Achieving World-class Mining Maintenance: Step 3—Establish an Efficient Program In the third segment of this six-part series, the author presents the basic steps in crafting an effective program that will enable operators to develop and sustain top-notch mine maintenance performance .............. 30 E&MJ; Founded as the American Journal of Mining in 1866 At a time when pioneers were beginning to discover the vast natural resources of the American West, publishers launch a weekly journal dedicated to mining ...................................................................................... 34 LEADING DEVELOPMENTS Brazilian Court Sets Deadline for Actions Related to Samarco Spill ................4 Mining Majors Cope With Low Commodity Prices ..............................................4 AROUND THE WORLD U.S. & Canada: Donlin Project Reaches Permitting Milestone ..........................6 Latin America: Barrick, Antofagasta Form Zaldívar JV ....................................9 Australia/Oceania: Rio Tinto Approves $1.9B Amrun Bauxite Project ............10 Africa: Political Controversy Shakes South Africa's Struggling Mining Industry ..............................................................................................11 Asia: Indian Bauxite Projects Scuttled ............................................................12 Exploration Roundup: Detour Gold Drilling at Lower Detour Continues to Produce Positive Results ............................................................................13 Processing Solutions....42 Lonmin....16 Modular Plants....26 DEPARTMENTS Calendar ......................................................12 Classified Advertisements ............................47 Equipment Gallery ........................................44 From the Editor ..............................................2 Markets ........................................................48 Operating Strategies ....................................38 People ............................................................8 Processing Solutions ....................................42 Suppliers Report ..........................................40 This Month in Coal........................................14