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Over 100 informative articles about all kinds of topics of interest to the mining community have been posted this year to our Mining blog. Check out these top seven posts, then subscribe so you don’t miss a single article.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"MiningIs Deep Sea Mining One Step Closer to Reality?<\/strong>
Deep sea mining, with its harsh conditions and exorbitant costs, has proven more elusive, but recent developments indicate it may be poised for growth.<\/p>\n

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Want to Know How to Run Your Mining Lab More Efficiently
<\/strong>Watch this 3-minute video and learn how a LIMS system can improve operational efficiency and facilitate regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n

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Key Issues Facing the Mining Industry in 2014
<\/strong>Did your company take advantage of productivity and process control technology to address the key issues and regulations the mining industry faced this past year?<\/p>\n

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Can Portable XRF Handle Concentrated Ore Samples?<\/strong>
While the application of FPXRF for concentrated ore samples can be more challenging, a recent study has determined that for concentrated mineral samples, FPXRF employing Empirical Mode can often provide reliable and accurate data.<\/p>\n

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Is Coal Fly Ash the Next “Green” Building Material?<\/strong>
Fly ash produces a strong, durable concrete that is resistant to harsh chemicals.<\/p>\n

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PGNAA Improves Process and Quality Control in Cement Production
<\/strong>PGNAA analyzers situated directly on the conveyor belt can penetrate the entire raw material cross-section, providing minute-by-minute, uniform measurement of the entire material stream, not just a sample.<\/p>\n

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INFOGRAPHIC: Copper – An Important Mined Resource
<\/strong>Copper was one of the first metals ever extracted and used by humans, and it has made vital contributions to sustaining and improving society since the dawn of civilization.<\/p>\n

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