Jo Ellen Sines is the VP of Project Development at Corman Construction, Inc and the past Chair of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association.

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"We believe the successful development of the Simandou project will greatly quicken the pace of local infrastructure construction and economic development, " Mr Xiong Weiping said.

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In the meantime, the company redeployed its project development team to Leach Pad 3 construction at Dolores mine, as well as an evaluation of potential expansion opportunities at the La Colorada and Dolores mines.

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The first family housing project is under construction and around 60 acres of plotted development have already been sold to customers.

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In September, Agnico-Eagle approved the development and construction of the La India mine project in Sonora, Mexico, with commercial production expected in the second half of 2014, with a mine life of eight years forecast.

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Researchers estimate the cost would start at about 9 cents a kilowatt-hour for the first EGS project and fall to as little as 4 cents, including construction, development and financing but not including any government subsidies that may be available.

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