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OCTOBER 2013 • VOL 214 • NUMBER 10 FEATURES Nordic Mining 2013 Nordic Mining and Exploration: Facing New Challenges While the Nordic countries have not been immune from the current slowdown in exploration activity, there is still plenty going on as companies continue with project developments. ......................................28 Nordic Equipment for Worldwide Markets Equipment manufacturers and service suppliers from the Nordic countries play a major role in global exploration, mining and metallurgy ....38 Euromining Show Provides Nordic Equipment Focus ............................66 Here to Serve You Network components are becoming as important to mining enterprise success as haul trucks, loaders and other traditional 'big iron' ....................70 Developing the Drive System for the World's Largest Haul Truck System designers discuss the drive technology BelAZ will use to propel its 500-ton truck ................................................................................76 The Fertilizer Hits the Fan The potash industry has undergone a shakeup that has rattled the industry and threatened the suspension of some world-class projects, putting a question mark on the viability of African producers ......................78 Synthetic Rope: Innovative Solution to Knotty Cable-safety and Wear Problems Making the case for modern synthetic over traditional steel rope in mining applications ......................................................................................80 Bulking Up Conveyor system technology evolves to meet the changing bulk materials handling needs of the industry ......................................................82 Special Report: Mining in Mexico All eyes are on newly elected President Enrique Peña Nieto, eagerly and anxiously awaiting his stance on mining the sector ......................................87 LEADING DEVELOPMENTS Anglo American Withdraws from Pebble Project................................................4 First-half Mining M&A; Down 31%, Year-on-year ..............................................4 The Situation in Zimbabwe ..............................................................................5 Glencore Xstrata Reviews Progress since May 2013 Merger ............................6 Romanian Parliamentary Committee Studying Roşia Montană Development....8 AROUND THE WORLD U.S. & Canada: Cigar Lake Start Delayed ......................................................10 Latin America: Hochschild Receives Final Construction Permit for Inmaculada ....14 Australia/Oceania: Australian Election Results Favor Mining Industry ..........16 Africa: Kibali Pours First Gold Ahead of Schedule ..........................................18 Asia: Centerra Announces Potential Restructuring of Kumtor Ownership ......20 Exploration Roundup: New Zealand Seeking PGM MineralsExploration Tenders ....22 Nordic Mining 2013....28 www.e-mj.com Communications....70 This month E&MJ; presents a comprehensive report on the investment climate in Mexico in light of a looming new mining tax. On the cover: Goldcorp's Peñasquito mill reached an average production level of 105,000 mt/d during the second quarter of 2013. (Photo courtesy of Goldcorp) DEPARTMENTS Calendar ......................................................26 Classified Advertisements ........................126 CSR Watch ................................................108 Equipment Gallery......................................122 From the Editor ..............................................2 Markets ......................................................128 Operating Strategies ..................................110 People ..........................................................12 Processing Solutions ..................................118 Suppliers Report ........................................114 This Month in Coal........................................24 Potash....78 OCTOBER 2013 • E&MJ; 1