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46 JANUARY 2014 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® SMOPYC 2014 ~ A Winning Show Adapted from Information by the International Show of Public Works, Construction, and Mining Machinery Join the WWDR Team at SMOPYC 2014, which will be held April 1-5 at the Zaragoza Exhibition Centre, in Spain. The 16 th International Show of Public Works, Construction, and Mining Machinery, is set to be a top-ranking event bringing companies and stakeholders from all over the world together for five days. The exhibition pavilions and the city of Zaragoza offer their services to pro- fessionals in this field, staging the indus- try’s major European show. Time after time, a great number of exhibitors flock to this show exhibiting their products and innovations. The show’s proven track record and capacity to align the international market have given SMOPYC a well-earned world reputation, positioning it among the best shows in its field. Forty years of profes- sionalism and international management have put SMOPYC at the forefront of the trade fair market. SMOPYC has proven to be a turning point in the industry, providing the best platform for exhibition and sales in the construction, public works, and mining industry. Since its beginning in 1975, this rendezvous has always had a highly im- portant feature: it is perfectly adapted to offer exactly what companies require within a totally professional and dynamic framework. All of this has endowed it with a clear leading role. The event is also backed by the industry’s main associations. Furthermore, important encounters and top-level busi- ness meetings are scheduled within the framework of SMOPYC. There is also an extensive trade mission program, with visits organized for international buyers as well as other events taking place with embassies and trade institutions. The objective is to ensure the show emerges as a center where purchases and ex- changes take place. One of the main features of this show is cutting-edge companies in the inter- national public works, infrastructures, and construction industries will be brought together to one location. The city will become the heart of the very latest tech- nologies in machinery and equipment for the construction industry. It will also offer a forum for debate and reflection on issues affecting the industry. It is, without doubt, an ideal site for fostering a dynamic, productive space in which trade encounters, conferences, and business take place. The previous SMOPYC, held in April 2011, was a turning point for the market. Despite an unfavorable international eco- nomic context, the show acted as a stim- ulus for the worldwide industry thanks to the response of professionals who enjoyed a cutting-edge show with great success. In total, companies from 34 countries participated in this international show, taking the opportunity to launch their state-of-the-art machinery on the market. The foreign market is, without doubt, the major business commitment for this triennial event. SMOPYC 2011 brought together supply and demand via the implementation of a powerful tool which was a highly efficient technology platform for the world market. The goal of this 16 th SMOPYC show is to play a key role in opening the way into new markets at the forefront of the activity. The overwhelming support from lead- ing world companies expected to attend the show, is sure to make this event just as successful. It will feature some of the most innovative products available. The show also has the support of the industry’s most renowned associations. The intense program of conferences, congresses, assemblies, and technical talks make SMOPYC a can’t-miss event for professionals in the world of public works and construction. Boart Longyear Wins Contract for Kibali Gold Mine Adapted from a Press Release by Boart Longyear Boart Longyear has been awarded a $70 million contract for exploration drilling services at the Kibali gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Kibali gold mine has the poten- tial of being one of the largest gold mines in Africa. Some estimate its reserves at close to 11 million ounces of gold. Located in the remote northeastern area of the DRC, the mine is operated by a joint venture between Randgold Resources Ltd., AngloGold Ashanti, and Sokimo. “We have had a long-standing asso- ciation with Boart Longyear. We value their technical expertise and ability to drill in the most challenging conditions, and with their help we have discovered five other world-class gold deposits in Africa,” said Paul Harbidge, general man- ager of exploration for RandgoldResources Limited. During the five-year contract, Boart Longyear will deploy at least seven rigs at the site and provide a variety of drilling techniques, including deep diamond cor- ing, reverse circulation, and rotary rigs for mine dewatering. “The Kibali contract represents the strong partnership between Randgold Resources and our company,” said Michael Napoletano, general manager of drilling services in Europe, Middle East, and Africa for Boart Longyear. “It will form a core part of our already sig- nificant business in the DRC for sever- al years.” Photo of the Kibali gold mine project courtesy of randgoldresources.com