Robert Spence
IN THIS ISSUE
EDITOR ’ S COMMENT
“ When we long for life without difficulties , remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure ” – Peter Marshall
IN the October edition of Mining Global , ALROSA opens the door to the company ’ s Udachny mine and explains how the company is transforming operations and shifting the world ’ s largest diamond mine underground .
Also this month : we examine how susceptible the mining industry is to IT security risks ; how an influx of mergers is on the horizon for the gold mining sector ; and shed some light on the most advanced and revolutionary excavator concepts to hit the mining industry in coming years .
Lastly , we break down the top 10 mergers and acquisitions of all-time and how the deals reshaped the mining industry forever ..
Enjoy the issue and throw your diamonds in the air
Robert Spence
Editor robert . spence @ wdmgroup . com
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