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CANADIAN MINING PERSPECTIVES: Danger lurks despite modern technology

infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | August 14, 2008 | 3:45 pm

By: Marilyn Scales The mining industry has made great strides toward establishing workplaces that are safe and healthy for employees. We almost take for granted our computer-assisted, automated and equipment-enabled jobs. For many in the mining and exploration sectors, helicopters...