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Mining the world’s richest copper resource – on the seabed — by The Australian Journal of Mining — created Jan 20, 2011 01:35 PM

Steve Rogers, chief executive of Nautilus Minerals, predicts that in the future just ten seabed mining operations could meet ten percent of the world’s demand for copper. His own company is now in the final run-up towards seabed operations within Papua New Guinea’s territorial waters. Michael Shwartz reports.

Rex’s Hillside aims to be number one copper pick — by The Australian Journal of Mining — created Jan 20, 2011 01:47 PM

With copper prices at a healthy US$8,550/tonne, compared to the US$3,000 reached in the doldrums of 2008, investors are searching for the next big thing in copper. Could Rex Minerals’ Hillside discovery be it? Charles Macdonald reports.

Immersive takes simulation underground — by The Australian Journal of Mining — created Jan 20, 2011 01:59 PM

Heading underground is not always the obvious way to expand your horizons, but that is exactly what leading mining simulator maker Immersive Technologies has done. Mike Foley reports.

Onsite mulls further acquisitions — by The Australian Journal of Mining — created Jan 20, 2011 03:12 PM

Acquisitive rental company Onsite Rental Group – which earns 50% of its income from the mining sector – is eyeing further targets as it seeks to round out its geographical and product offering. Chief executive Trevor James spoke to AJM editor Charles Macdonald.

Emeco boss says new strategies have righted ship — by The Australian Journal of Mining — created Jan 20, 2011 03:22 PM

Emeco’s chief executive Keith Gordon says new strategies have the mining equipment supplier on the path to recovery. The company was buffeted by the GFC and in response has shed businesses and re-focused on bulk commodities and large mining machines. Mike Foley reports.