The Sandvik DE710 diamond core drill is one of the most popular exploration drills available. It is operated on exploration and mining projects in locations around the world. The compact nature of the DE710 allows a small footprint on site. This has proven to be a great benefit in difficult access areas where site preparation can be limited.

Secaucus, NJ (December 15, 2008) – The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1, the world’s first Micro Four Thirds digital camera, has been named the 2008 Camera of the Year by Popular Photography & Imaging (Pop Photo), the world’s largest imaging magazine.  According to the editors of Pop Photo, each year they choose a camera that has best refined or redefined photography, and this year they recognized the LUMIX G1 as a forward-thinking product and the forefront of the next “big thing” for the industry. 

Erlangen, 2008-Dec-11. Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to supply four simple cycle gas turbine packages for the Cleveland County generating plant near Grover in North Carolina. The purchaser of the equipment is Birmingham-based Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, which provides power to the Southeast. The plant will be able to generate approximately 720 megawatts at the summer peak and is scheduled to come on line in early 2012.