The following are especially useful. To search basic web engines place a number of key words into the search box. Your wording is important and the search produces documents that contain your search words in order of input. There is a need for advanced technology for mineral exploration and mining, mining equipment, coal beneficiation and materials handling and mine environment. Although information technology offers a range of accessible new and exciting technological options there are some problems.
Information technology is a proprietary technology.
Vital technical mining information on design specifications, process know-how, testing procedures, etc, are covered by patents or copyrights or are closely held as trade secrets. Many mining software companies do not patent or copyright their products because it entails disclosing valuable information. This means that technology transfer takes place mainly among established or important producers in the industrialised countries hindering access to developing countries like India. McGill U. - 1963 Ph. Copyright 1998-99, Web Development Company Pvt.