Article: Mining surge fuels business here

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.

"Our business is much larger now than it ever was before. Having the mining people back is really good;" says Jimmie T.G. "Jim" Coulson, CEO of Spokane-based Coeur d'Alenes Co.

The steel supplier and fabricator has made parts for the mining industry since its start back in 1884, but shifted its emphasis mostly to steel sales - and adopted the marketing name Cd'A Metals - in 2003 after downturns in the mining and aluminum industries.

Since then, ...

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