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JUL 2016

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July 2016 www.coalage.com 19 minexpo 2016 preview continued While it is understood that MINExpo is more of an equipment exhibition, the event does have a technical program with presen- tations from professionals on various topics related to mining and mineral processing. "We have organized 20 sessions covering a number of topics: safety, markets, research, equipment maintenance, water, surface min- ing, underground mining, automation, explo- ration, bulk materials, processing, etc.," Phel- leps said. "These discussions will take place on the mornings of September 27 and 28." As it has in the past, the NMA will also host two awards luncheons: the Sentinels of Safety (Tuesday, September 27) and the Department of the Interior's Sustainable Development and Reclamation Awards (Wednesday, September 28). Hecla is spon- soring the Sentinels of Safety. "A silver min- er celebrating its 125 th anniversary, Hecla is also a signatory to NMA's CORESafety pro- gram," Phelleps said. "On Wednesday, the Office of Surface Mining will present coal operators with reclamation awards. The Bureau of Land Management will recognize metal-nonmetal miners with sustainable development and reclamation awards." The NMA is also expecting strong inter- national participation. "In 2012, about 35% of the attendees came from abroad and we expect that number to be about the same," Phelleps said. "We have formed 30 delega- tions, building on the 20 delegations that participated in 2012." The foreign delega- tions this year include Algeria, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Czech Republic, DRC, Ecua- dor, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, India, In- donesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mon- golia, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Turkey and Ukraine. These delegations are part of the Inter- national Buyers Program organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). The DOC Commercial Services' division selects a limited number of exhibitions and they work with the embassies to bring qualified buyers to the exhibition. These qualified buyers want to conduct business with U.S. companies. "With the delegations, we of- fer them an opportunity to present market briefings," Phelleps said. "People who want to learn about these foreign markets can speak directly with knowledgeable people who know them best." As the excitement builds toward the event, the NMA plans to keep everyone informed by whatever means necessary. At MINExpo 2012, the association used social media well. It has evolved, and they plan to take full ad- vantage of this medium to communicate with delegates. "We will have a large social media presence and that will continue to grow to- ward the show," Phelleps said. "We have not changed the ways we promote MINExpo, but we have added the social media aspect. The momentum will start to grow in August as companies begin to bring the equipment to the convention center." To stay informed, del- egates should register and follow MINExpo on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Similar to 2012, there will be a MINEx- po app for smartphones to assist with plan- ning prior to arrival and navigating the floor on-site. The association will also publish an online directory, which will remain on the website (www.minexpo.com) for a year af- ter the event. There will also be an Export Interest Directory associated with the Inter- national Buyers Program. As of press time, more than 1,800 companies were planning to exhibit at MINExpo 2016. What follows is a small sampling of what some of them have planned for the event. Joy Global Shows Miners How to Do More With Less With a focus on helping its customers do more with less, Joy Global (Booth 6211) will highlight new products and services designed to lower customers' total cost of operation and remove people from harm's way. Products featured will include a new surface drill, underground hard rock load- ers and industry-leading attachments from Montabert. Technology on display will in- clude Joy's SR Hybrid Drive, which allows power generation that is fully regenerative, resulting in efficient machine operation across several of Joy Global's product lines. A key feature of the company's new under- ground loader series, SR Hybrid Drive is also featured in its new P&H; 2650 hybrid excavator, which will be highlighted at the show. JoySmart Solutions experts will also be on hand to discuss how the company's integrated offerings can help customers re- duce costs and increase productivity. Hitachi Introduces Integrated Solutions Visitors calling on Hitachi (Booth 8527) will discover the value of the products, technology, parts, and solutions that have been engineered and developed exclu- sively by the company. The "Hitachi to the Core" display will give them a chance to learn what Hitachi can do for their bottom line by getting up close and personal with some of the most efficient, reliable and durable excavators and haul trucks at the show, meeting with global product experts and taking the haul truck simulator chal- lenge. In addition, Hitachi will introduce visitors to new technologies and integrat- ed solutions that will reduce overall costs and optimize productivity. IWT Offers Underground Communications, Asset Tracking and More Innovative Wireless Technologies Inc. (IWT) is a leading supplier of wireless In the four years since the last MINExpo, Joy Global has developed new technology for surface and underground mining.

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