By Gustafson, Jeanne With strong metals prices spurring increased production and new mining operations worldwide, demand for mining equipment has grown, and Spokane-area companies that make parts for such equipment say they're experiencing a boost from the surge.

By Anonymous The 25th Annual American Mining Hall of Fame Awards Banquet sponsored by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest will be held at the Marriott University Park hotel, Tucson, AZ, on Saturday, Dec. 1,2007.