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This weeks Journal

Mines and Money London 2008

Editor's CommenEditor's Commentt Archive

Each Mining Communications publication features an Editor's comment, where the issue's most pressing issues - be they financial, operational or political - are dissected and discussed.

Below, you'll find an archive of Editor's Comments organized by publication. Check back regularly whenever you wish to look back into recent history to see which developments made the biggest waves.

Click on the tabs below to expand the archives for each publication.

 

Mining Journal

Editor

Mining Journal is the industry's leading weekly newspaper covering all aspects of the global mining industry, from grass-roots exploration, through financing and development, to production and marketing. Every Friday the Mining Journal is the single definitive source of international mining intelligence.


Article Title Author Publishing Date
Brave new world Phil Halliday 14 November 2008
Chinese wisdom Phil Halliday 07 November 2008
I`m with stupid Chris Hinde 31 October 2008
How low can you go? Phil Halliday 24 October 2008
Chinese Burn Phil Halliday 17 October 2008
A shifting financial landscape Phil Halliday 10 October 2008
Money in the bank Katherine Dixon 03 October 2008
Vectors for funding exploration Phil Halliday 26 September 2008
The longest week? Phil Halliday 19 September 2008
Taking a view Phil Halliday 12 September 2008
The cracks are starting to show Phil Halliday 5 September 2008
Energy Drive Victoria Grima (Features Editor) 29 August 2008
An undisputed winner? Phil Halliday 22 August 2008
Fossil way Phil Halliday 15 August 2008
Dirty electricity Phil Halliday 08 August 2008
People Puzzle Phil Halliday 01 August 2008
Burnt offering Phil Halliday 24 July 2008
All that glisters is not gold Phil Halliday 18 July 2008
Great expectations Phil Halliday 11 July 2008
Spectate and speculate Phil Halliday 04 July 2008
Not dead yet Phil Halliday 27 June 2008
From the horse`s mouth Phil Halliday 20 June 2008
New money for old rope Phil Halliday 13 June 2008
Speculate to accumulate a bubble Phil Halliday 06 June 2008
Safe Haven Phil Halliday 30 May 2008
Changing places Chris Hinde 23 May 2008
Hearts and minds Chris Hinde 16 May 2008
Carnival commences Chris Hinde 08 May 2008
Growing Money Chris Hinde 02 May 2008
Drilling down Chris Hinde 25 Apr 2008
Major caution Chris Hinde 18 Apr 2008
Right sizing Chris Hinde 11 Apr 2008
Trumpet blowing Chris Hinde 04 Apr 2008
Social skills Dominic Mercer 28 Mar 2008
Silver Lining? Chris Hinde 21 Mar 2008
Clear message Chris Hinde 14 Mar 2008
Tiger`s tale Chris Hinde 07 Mar 2008
AIM low Chris Hinde 28 Feb 2008
Sovereign risk Chris Hinde 22 Feb 2008
Resolute relationship Chris Hinde 15 Feb 2008
Fiery breath Chris Hinde 08 Feb 2008
In the dark Chris Hinde 01 Feb 2008
World`s Apart Chris Hinde 25 Jan 2008
Siren song Chris Hinde 18 Jan 2008
Climate of change Chris Hinde 11 Jan 2008
Future imperfect Chris Hinde 04 Jan 2008
Bearing gifts Chris Hinde 21 Dec 2007
Bali eclipsed Chris Hinde 14 Dec 2007
Indian menu Chris Hinde 07 Dec 2007
Blame Culture Chris Hinde 30 Nov 2007
Going long Chris Hinde 23 Nov 2007
Digging deep Chris Hinde 16 Nov 2007
Time out Chris Hinde 09 Nov 2007
Another European revolution Chris Hinde 02 Nov 2007
Playing Ball Chris Hinde 26 Oct 2007

Mining Magazine

Editor

Mining Magazine, the industry's leading monthly magazine, was founded in 1909 by the future US President Herbert Hoover. It provides detailed coverage of all the technical and operational aspects shaping the industry, including equipment reviews and reports on how mines and plants are being developed and operated across the globe.


Article Title Author Publishing Date
A rapid rethink Paul Moore November 2008
As good as it gets? Carly Lovejoy, Assistant Editor October 2008
The bear is back Robert Barrowman September 2008
Canada’s brighter sparkle Paul Moore August 2008
Mines of contention Paul Moore July 2008
Iron-ore innovation Paul Moore June 2008
Asian coal booms Paul Moore May 2008
Waste Not Paul Moore April 2008
One stop shops Paul Moore March 2008
A Deal is a Deal Paul Moore February 2008
Oil sands report card Paul Moore January 2008

Mining Environmental Management

Editor

Mining Environmental Management addresses the technological and social aspects of mining and the environment. It reports on new developments, good practice and policies allied to sustainable development through a mixture of news, detailed articles, case studies and editorial comment. The magazine is written by mining and environmental experts.


Article Title Author Publishing Date
Stormy weather Katherine Dixon October 2008
Preserve or prosper? Katherine Dixon July 2008
Sitting on the fence Katherine Dixon April 2008
Forward looking Katherine Dixon December 2007 / January 2008

World Mining Stocks

Editor

World Mining Stocks is dedicated to one of the hottest investment sectors around. Primarily for European investors, it targets the finance community and high net worth individuals. If you want to invest in a stock early in the value curve, and buy into exploration companies with strong potential, World Mining Stocks is a publication that gives you an inside track on the companies and the mining industry itself.


Article Title Author Publishing Date
Golden lining to current woes Luke Clancy October 2008
Balance of power for uranium price Luke Clancy August 2008
Who'll escape the credit Squeeze? Luke Clancy May 2008
World steels itself for rising prices Luke Clancy March 2008
Africa powers the super cycle Luke Clancy February 2008

Coal Equipment Buyer

Editor

Coal Equipment Buyer is our publication for key decision-makers in the global coal-mining sector. The magazine provides clear perspectives on news, equipment and underlying developments in the US$20 billion a year coal equipment market and is exclusively targeting those mining executives with the buying power.


Article Title Author Publishing Date
Coal boom spurs - EQUIPMENT DEMAND Bree Freeman July 2008
Back from the future Bree Freeman April 2008
Interesting times Bree Freeman November 2007
Coming of age Bree Freeman August 2007

World Tunnelling/Trenchless World

Editor

World Tunnelling/Trenchless World is the magazine for key decision-makers in the underground construction sector, and builds on the excellence and know-how that TTC has developed over the years. It provides detailed coverage of all technical and operational aspects shaping the industries, including topical news, equipment reviews and site reports on tunnelling and trenchless projects across the globe.


Article Title Author Publishing Date
Perfect storm George Demetri September 2008
Making progress Arturas Abromavicius
September 2008
Best laid plans? George Demetri August 2008
ASTT moving forward in 2008 Jeff Pace August 2008
Managing risks George Demetri June 2008
In celebration of pipes Keith Mole June 2008
Engineering tips George Demetri May 2008
A southern African perspective Joop van Wamelen, Alaster Goyns May 2008
A matter of time and money Steve Kent January/February 2008
Grab 'em while they're young George Demetri January/February 2008

GeoDrilling International

Editor

The only global title on drilling, GeoDrilling International offers its readers highly specialised information on every aspect of drilling in soils and rocks: mineral resources exploration, piling, construction, quarrying, environmental testing, water well, ground consolidation and geothermal work.


Article Title Author Publishing Date
Hard times, stark warnings Luke Clancy November 2008
Unnecessary interference Luke Clancy August 2008
Guarding rig safety Luke Clancy May 2008
A Pioneer of Geothermal Luke Clancy January/February 2008