Evolutionary and Revolutionary Technologies for Mining


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The Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) of the U. S. Department of Energy commissioned the National Research Council (NRC) to undertake a study on required technologies for the Mining Industries of the Future Program to complement information provided to the program by the National Mining Association. Subsequently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health also became a sponsor of this study, and the Statement of Task was expanded to include health and safety. The overall objectives of this study are: (a) to review available information on the U.S. mining industry; (b) to identify critical research and development needs related to the exploration, mining, and processing of coal, minerals, and metals; and (c) to examine the federal contribution to research and development in mining processes.




Hearings


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Building a Dream


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This is the book that every potential entrepreneur needs to be successful. Essential to create a basis for success. This book skips the"fluff"and is completely action-oriented. It is about building your business plan - a how to book. It is the best book on the market for a workbook style approach to the subject. With text, spreadsheets for analysis, web research questions from OLC, web links contextualized on OLC, this is the best value for a complete entrepreneurship package for potential Canadian entrepreneurs. In this edition, look for more web-based materials, web site support for the text, more information on the impact of the internet on entrepreneurship and business startups, particularly ebusinesses startups, the inclusion of an additional sample business plan, plus more Entrepreneurship in Action and other new feature boxes along the lines of"For More Info"or"Key Points".




South Africa


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Business America


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Canada's International Business Strategy, 1997-98


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This review of international business strategy consists of two parts. The first is a strategic overview summarizing Canada's main international business development and trade policy objectives, including those related to the Canada-US economic relationship, the World Trade Organization, international rules on investment and competition, and other free trade partners. Part two is a geographic overview identifying key challenges, priorities, and opportunities within each of the world's major geographic regions. For each region, information is given on the region's business environment, investment climate, and Canada's action plan for improving business opportunities in various industrial sectors of the region. A list of International Trade Centres is included.