MINExpo International 2004: held every four years, MINExpo International will feature a wide variety of equipment and services for producers

Pit & Quarry, August, 2004 by Chad A. Dorn

Aggregates producers, as well as anyone in the mining business, should be at MINExpo International 2004, September 27-30, 2004, in Las Vegas. MINExpo, held every four years, is one of the world's largest expositions and conferences focusing on mining technology, equipment, parts and services.

Featured will be equipment used in the exploration, extraction, environmental remediation and the preparation of metallic and non-metallic ores, coal and other minerals. Exhibitors will have everything from super-sized equipment and hand tools to the newest in automation, robotics and communications equipment.

Companies specializing in equipment for longwall-mining, pollution-control and reclamation, laser technology, engines and engine parts and services, safety equipment, tires, computer applications, consulting and financial services will be on hand.

A conference program with 20 sessions will bring visitors the latest applications, information and ideas to keep them ahead of the changes and developments in the industry. The sessions will run concurrently on the afternoon of Monday, September 27 and the mornings of Tuesday, September 28 and Wednesday, September 29. Short courses will be held on Thursday, September 30.

Education sessions

For the first time, MINExpo attendees will be able to earn professional development hours for attending the education sessions taking place during MINExpo. As part of the registration materials, attendees will receive an ExpoCard, which could be used to track the sessions attended. A certificate for each session will be mailed to attendees after the show. Interested persons may register for the show online at: www.minexpo.com/attendee_registration.htm