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Mining art exhibition opens in Yorkshire

A mining exhibition by Tom Lamb has gone on display at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire, UK. The artwork records over 20 years of mining history, from Lamb’s memories of 1946-69.

"Reality Mining" Resets the Privacy Debate

An anonymous reader sends us to the NYTimes for a sobering look at the frontiers of "collective intelligence," also called in the article "reality mining." These techniques go several steps beyond the pedestrian version of "data mining" with which the Pentagon and/or DHS have been flirting. The article profiles projects at MIT, UCLA, Google, and elsewhere in networked sensor research and other forms of collective intelligence. "About 100 students at MIT agreed to completely give away their privacy to get a free smartphone. 'Now, when he dials another student, researchers know. When he sends an e-mail or text message, they also know. When he listens to music, they know the song. Every moment he has his Windows Mobile smartphone with him, they know where he is, and who's nearby.

Counterterrorist Data Mining Needs Privacy Protection

A National Research Council report represents an attempt to address privacy concerns that have dogged past counterterrorist data mining programs like Total Information Awareness.

Brazilian Dev't Bank approves $645 mln in financing for mining giant

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) on Monday approved 1.42 billion reais (645 million U.S. dollars) in financing for mining group Anglo American Brasil to boost nickel production.

Brazilian Dev't Bank approves $645 mln in financing for mining giant

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) on Monday approved 1.42 billion reais (645 million U.S. dollars) in financing for mining group Anglo American Brasil to boost nickel production.

Carlson Wireless Develops Cost-Saving Wireless Link for Femco Emergency Phones Used Extensively in the Mining Industry

TMCNet: Carlson Wireless Develops Cost-Saving Wireless Link for Femco Emergency Phones Used Extensively in the Mining Industry

Carlson Wireless Develops Cost-Saving Wireless Link for Femco Emergency Phones Used Extensively in the Mining Industry

Carlson Wireless Technologies announces the release of MineConnect, the latest addition to their successful Trailblazer line of telecommunication radios. The MineConnect is designed to provide a wireless link for selected Femco phones built by GAI-Tronics. Femco phones are typically used for safety communications in the mining industry and in other industrial environments.

Carlson Wireless Develops Cost-Saving Wireless Link for Femco Emergency Phones Used Extensively in the Mining Industry

ARCATA, Calif. - (Business Wire) Carlson Wireless Technologies announces the release of MineConnect, the latest addition to their successful Trailblazer line of telecommunication radios. The MineConnect is designed to provide a wireless link for selected Femco phones built by GAI-Tronics. Femco phones are typically used for safety communications in the mining industry and in other industrial environments.

Maltego and the science of 'open-source' snooping

Data mining used to be an expensive, somewhat esoteric affair. But as Forbes highlights in a recent article on Maltego, a new "open-source intelligence" tool, new technology "lets just about anybody do the kind of data mining that in the past only fraud investors, government specialists, and hackers typically could do."

The World's Heaviest Robot

Roland Piquepaille writes "This distinction goes to a future autonomous version of the 700-tons Caterpillar mining truck. In this article, Discovery News reports that Caterpillar engineers and computer scientists from Carnegie Mellon University have teamed up to develop this autonomous truck. Japan-based Komatsu already has already delivered autonomous mining trucks to its customers, but these are smaller than the Caterpillar ones. Both companies are transforming their trucks into 'robots' for three reasons. Improvements in safety, efficiency and productivity will reduce costs and increase availability."

Mining customer data to drive growth

With funds earmarked for CRM applications and extensive user training, mobile operators have delved into programs that focus on the customer to ensure loyalty. Pushed with advanced technologies and value-added services, the result has been exponential growth in the customer base.

Mining her talent - North Georgia artist melds silver and glass into unique jewelry

Imagine growing up thinking you really have no artistic ability and then taking a class that rekindles childhood interests and blows that belief sky high. Such was the case for jewelry-maker Sherry Moser, whose unique and beautiful creations pay homage to her upbringing and her deep love of her surroundings.

Satyam, IIT-Hyd collaborate on data mining, open source R&D

Satyam Computer Services, a leading global consulting and information and technology services provider, has tied up with Indian Institute of technology (IIT)-Hyderabad for several critical research projects.

Blog: Banks Target Troubled Borrowers Using Data-Mining Tools: Is That IT at Its Best or Worst?

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ExpoScreens has received the SABS Design Excellence Award 2008 for their patented ExpoScreens Quick Lock.

Local mining, construction, industrial, power generation and machine tool shows experience record turnout

Mercator Gold Australia creditors approve administrative procedure

EMED Mining appoints Goldman Sachs to arrange finance for potential restart of Proyecto de Rio Tinto, Spain

Mine museum recruits apprentices

A mining museum and visitor attraction says it plans to start offering apprenticeships, 25 years after it first opened.

Aussie miners turn to solar tower power

Singapore - Australian mining firms, hit by high fuel costs and falling commodity prices, could soon swap their diesel generators for 24-hour, solar-power systems, the head of a private renewable power firm said on Thursday.

Sony Adds Slacker Personal Radio to BRAVIA Internet Video Link Service

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Butch and Sundance get a new museum

Nov 7 - A Bolivian mining town hopes to cash in on the centenary of the killing of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with the opening of new museum dedicated to their memory.

Mexico's Mineral de Pozos: A ghost town lives on as an artist colony

The ruins of the former mining town are being reclaimed as new residents and visitors bring the area back to life.

Diversify in a Down Market: Leica HDS and AutoCAD Civil 3D

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All set for Buddies Annual Festival of the Arts

Govt moves to ease power shortage in mining sector

Successes for Aussie developers

QMastor -- an Australian provider of software and services to the mining, port, power generation, and bulk commodity industries -- has been awarded a contract to provide its Horizon advanced planning and scheduling system to OneSteel's iron ore operation in Whyalla, South Australia. The deal includes software design, installation, and the commissioning of Horizon, explained Trent Bagnall, managing director of QMastor.

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