(24/2/10) Rio Tinto is expanding its Mine of the Future programme to develop new equipment and systems for deep underground mines, and has selected three partners to work on the scheme; Aker Wirth and Atlas Copco will "help develop two new tunnelling concepts", while Herrenknecht will help develop a new shaft boring machine. (24/2/10) Scientists in the UK have drawn up plans for the world's first nuclear fusion power station, which could be online in 20 years. (24/2/10) The US Department of Energy has conditionally granted $1.37bn in loan guarantees for construction and start up of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, a 440MW solar power facility in southeastern California, which being built by BrightSource Energy and Bechtel. |
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EFFC Sustainability Charter
The EFFC recognises the importance of sustainability, the compliance with which is set out in its Sustainability Charter, available here in six languages.
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Forthcoming Events Conferences, symposia and other events relevant to those working in the foundations industry.
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