"We are a participant in the expansion phase, and we intend to participate in the consolidation, " Greifeld says.

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We expect capital spending to remain high in the initial phase of expansion.

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The first phase of construction includes early earthwork and concrete foundations for a mill and on-site power plant, expansion of the existing water-supply system, construction and operation of the initial phase of a new tailings facility, and expansion of camp facilities by approximately 6, 600 additional beds for workers.

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The first phase of the expansion work will see Teesport's container terminal increase its capacity.

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The opening of the office in Jakarta marks the start of the next phase of its expansion plans.

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Investors now worry that mobile telecoms is merely a low-growth utility, rather than an industry on the verge of a new phase of explosive expansion.

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Northern Europe entering a new phase of competitive expansion.

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Simply put, buying NBCUniversal may commit Comcast to a new phase of growth and expansion.

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Nothing that happens in South Africa any time soon is going to be large enough to move the needle as far as Wal-Mart stock is concerned, but it is positive to see the company embarking on the next phase of their overseas expansion now that Brazil, China and other markets have proven successful.

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The satirical Web site TheOnion.com last year ran a spoof of a news story called "Starbucks to begin sinister 'phase two' of operation, " which detailed its expansion plans.

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