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NOVEMBER 2013 • VOL 214 • NUMBER 11 FEATURES Iron Ore Market Review: Creeping Toward Equilibrium The authors predict that the world iron ore market will be characterized by tight conditions in the short term, but prices will decline as new production gradually comes on stream ..........................................................30 On the Move: Two Russian Producers Turn to Diesel Rigs Electric rotary drills were the workhorses of the fleet at these vastly different surface mines for years, but diesel rotary and DTH rigs now offer the mobility and performance needed for future mine development......36 BelAZ Builds the World's Largest Haul Truck Belarusian OEM believes this is the best time to introduce new ideas and has made a substantial investment in its production facilities..............46 The Pump-makers' Perspective Pumps play an essential role in mining and mineral processing. E&MJ; sought the views of two of the world's major manufacturers on how the technology is developing. ............................................................50 Pump Performance is Key in Nevada Mine Dewatering Operation System efficiently moves sump slurry from deep underground to the surface, where the solids are processed for additional gold recovery ............56 Electrolytic Technology Targets Residual Metal Values in Tailings An innovative process offers a cost-effective approach to harvest new profits from old material ................................................................................60 Rochester Reloads A U.S. silver mine processes valuable leftovers from its 27 years of operation to boost productivity—and profitability ........................................64 Oyu Tolgoi: A Nation Changer After a long journey, a world-class copper operation begins production ........68 2014 Buyers Guide ........................................................................................74 Special Report: Mining in Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador Québec's mining tradition carries the sector through the storm as Newfoundland and Labrador charts new mining territory ..............................89 LEADING DEVELOPMENTS Norilsk's Capital Spending Targets Russian Assets ..........................................4 Former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis Heads New Company ......................................4 SEC Probe of Gold Fields May Spawn More Corruption Investigations ..............5 The Direct Economic Impact of Gold ................................................................5 AROUND THE WORLD U.S. & Canada: Nevada Copper Eyes 70,000-st/d Open-pit for Pumpkin Hollow ....8 Latin America: Sierra Mojada has 18-year Potential ....................................14 Australia/Oceania: Australia Streamlining Environmental Approvals Process ....16 Africa: African Minerals and Tewoo Sign Tonkolili Project MoU ......................18 Asia: Kinross Reaches Commercial Production at Dvoinoye ..........................20 Exploration Roundup: Brigus Extends Black Fox Orebody at Depth ..............22 www.e-mj.com Three Atlas Copco DM-M3 drills at work in the pit at the Karelskiy Okatysh (Karelian Pellet) mining operation in northwestern Russia. Karelskiy is one of two large ironore mining operations in the region that have benefited from improved overall drilling performance provided by diesel-powered rigs. (Photo: R. Carter) DEPARTMENTS Calendar ......................................................28 Classified Advertisements ........................142 CSR Watch ................................................129 Equipment Gallery......................................139 From the Editor ..............................................2 Hall of Fame ................................................24 Markets ......................................................144 Operating Strategies ..................................134 People ..........................................................12 Processing Solutions ..................................136 Suppliers Report ........................................131 This Month in Coal........................................26 NOVEMBER 2013 • E&MJ; 1