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Tough news for mining

Dec 3, 2008

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World prices for copper, lead and zinc have fallen 60 percent from their July 2008 highs, according to Barclays.

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“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026

Stand-on mini loader sales have nearly quadrupled, making them more popular than wheel loaders while saving workers' backs.

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KOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment Business

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More Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A Tractors

Orange and black CASE compact track loader with snow plow attachment displayed at indoor trade show

Case Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170

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Inside KOBELCO’s Largest Conventional Excavator: The 85-Ton SK850LC-11

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