Download or read book New Forces at Work in Mining written by D. J. Peterson and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents results of a series of in-depth discussions with leading mining industry representatives about technology trends. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaborative technology research, development, and implementation strategies and the increasingly critical role of mine personnel in the utilization of new technologies.