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Intel "puts “tens of millions” into Israeli artificial vision company OrCam, according to report"; The company makes a system that's in many ways similar to Google Glass, but used to help blind people interpret the world around them. The investment will most likely feed back into Intel's healthcare division +perceptual computing drive - GO - Mar 27, 2014

- D. Meyer -
http://gigaom.com/2014/03/27/intel-puts-tens-of-millions-int…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.599.329 von Popeye82 am 10.03.14 16:44:28

Zitat von Popeye82:


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Launch of Flagship Product, Alkaline84, Into So. California Marketplace - Jul 23, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Marketing Efforts, With Two of S. California's Premier Specialty Food Brokers" - Jul 25, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Secures Distribution for Alkaline84, in Las Vegas - Jul 30, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Builds Momentum, With Arizona Specialty Food Broker +Launch of Regional Sales Force" - Aug 1, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84, @Three Top Southern California Retail Chains - Aug 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Debut of Alkaline84, @Albertsons Supermarkets - Aug 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84 @Bashas' Supermarkets, Placement "Ensures Availability Throughout Key Arizona Health Oriented Water Market" - Aug 16, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "to Increase Production Capacity, to Meet "Projected" Demands" - Aug 21, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Achieves National Distribution Availability With UNFI Network, the "largest leading independent national distributor of natural, organic +specialty foods +related products including nutritional supplements, personal care items +organic produce in the United States" - Aug 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases National Distribution Footprint Through KeHE Distributors, serving >33.000 retailers across the US, Canada, Mexico, +the Caribbean - Sep 3, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Hits 48 More Stores in Arizona -- Management to Discuss Momentum During Upcoming Investor Call - Sep 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces " "LOI" to Purchase Bottling Plant" -- Today's Con-Call "Aims to Provide Market Perspective" - Sep 9, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Availability of Alkaline88 Through Amazon.com - Sep 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Products Now Available @Fry's Food Stores Inc., (a Division of Kroger Co.), whichs 119 Fry's Food Stores service >1.000.000 households/week - Oct 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Distribution Through Southern California Anheuser-Busch Affiliate, Alford Distributing Co. - Oct 10, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Product Visibility Continues to Grow With Placement at Smith's Food & Drug (a Division of Kroger Co.), "one of the nation's largest grocery retailers" - Oct 30 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Product Placement in Texas, Through Agreement With North Central Distributors of Dallas" - Oct 31, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Increases Oklahoma Market Position, Through Product Placement @BUY FOR LE$$ Retail Outlets", "Oklahoma's leading grocery provider of fresh, diverse, unique +economical food products" - Nov 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Ships Product to Two New Major Market Retailers, Company "Responds to Hispanic Retail Interest in Texas, üExpands Further Into Oklahoma" - Nov 14, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…

Alkaline Water Co. Joins With the Co-Sales Company, "Leading Western Region Independent Grocery Broker +National Network Partner" - Nov 18, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Contracts to Triple Manufacturing Capacity, in Southwest" - Nov 20, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Solidifies Presence in Texas, +Continues Eastward Expansion With Brookshire Grocery Company" - Dec 2, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Maximizes Market Penetration of South Central States", With ArchPoint Sales -- a Member of Beacon United®, a "venture of eight leading U.S. food Brokers" - Dec 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Continues Eastward Representation, With Blackford Brokerage" -A Member of Beacon United(R), "a venture of eight leading U.S. food brokers" - Dec 19, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Broker Agreement With Co-Sales Southern California Division, division of "a leading independent grocery broker" - Jan 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases Texas Market Penetration With United Supermarkets Distributor Agreement, which "currently service nearly one 1.000.000 guests, every week" - Jan 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Nature's Best, the "largest privately owned wholesaler-distributor of health +natural food products in the Natural Products Industry ", to Maximize Western Distribution - Jan 30, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Hy-Vee Stores, which "ranks among the top 25 supermarket chains +the top 50 private companies in the United States", to 'Increase Midwestern Product Placement' - Feb 18, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/02/alkali…
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The Alkaline Water Company "Expands Product Manufacturing Capabilities, Via Manufacturing Agreement with Brookshire's Grocery Company", a "Texas-based regional food chain comprised of >150 store locations", by "initially producing >30 truckloads of Alkaline88 product/month, from its manufacturing facility in Texas" - Mar 6, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Company Expands Presence in the Midwest, With Product Availability @Cosentino's Markets - Mar 10, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/alkaline-water-company-expands…

The Alkaline Water Co. Specialty Retail Positioning 'Gains Momentum', Beacon United® Affiliate, Co-Sales Company "Grows Alkaline88 Product Placement in California +Wisconsin" - Mar 11, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Partners With Smart & Final Stores, which "operates ~250 grocery +foodservice stores under the "Smart & Final," "Smart & Final Extra!" +"Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice" banners in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho +northern Mexico", "to Propel Bulk Packaged Alkaline 88, Into Western US Warehouse Retail Sector" - Mar 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Jewel-Osco Stores, a "leading regional grocer, with 176 stores across northern, central +western Illinois, eastern Iowa, +portions of northwest Indiana, with consumers from 80 percent of all households in the Chicago metropolitan area visit a Jewel-Osco store, @least once/month", "Deliver Alkaline88, to a Thirsty Chicagoland" - Mar 24, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Gains Numero Uno "Support in LA Retail" Marketplace - Mar 27, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9787561

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.647.817 von Popeye82 am 18.03.14 01:38:14

Zitat von Popeye82: TNG - JORC Resource Increase Mount Peake Project -to 160.000.000t grading 0.3% V2O5, 5.0% TiO2 &23.0% Fe I/I - Oct 12, 2011

HL:

+ Updated Indicated &Inferred Resource of 160Mt grading 0.3% V2O5, 5.0% TiO2 &23.0% Fe

+ 70% of the resource, or 112Mt, in the Indicated category, available for conversion to Ore Reserves

+ High-grade zone identified along entire strike length of the deposit – grades >0.7% V2O5, 38% Fe, 12% Ti02.

+ Deposit remains open to the east – with new targets to be drilled before year-end

+ Significant Exploration Target1 -of 500.000.000 -700.000.000t with a grade range of 0.2-0.4% V2O5

+ Optimisation work proceeding well for commencement of pilot plant test work

+ Legal &Financial Due Diligence for transaction with ECE proceeding on schedule ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TNG&E=ASX&N=560916


TNG - NT Government awards "major project Status", for Mount Peake Vanadium-Titanium-Iron Project - Sep 25, 2013
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


TNG - acquires 100% of TIVAN Process - Oct 1, 2013
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


TNG - Offshore option for TIVAN processing 'boosts Mount Peake' - Mar 18, 2014

+ Technical review completed to assess the merits of locating the TIVAN® downstream processing plant for Mount Peake concentrates in Malaysia.

+ The review, carried out @AUD1:USD1 exchange rate demonstrates an enhancement to the current view of the pre-tax financial outcomes outlined in the Jul '12 Mount Peake Pre-Feasibility Study, +updated in the Feb '13 Technical Review, including:

– a reduction in capital costs, of A$43.000.000AUD
– a reduction in operating cost, of A$2/tonne
– an increase in net annual cash flow, from A$395.000.000 to A$420.000.000;
– an increase in Net Present Value(NPV8%), from A$2.600.000.000 to A$2.800.000.000; +
– an increase in pre-tax IRR, from 38% to 43%.


+ Projected financial outcomes are further enhanced, by the the effect of the falling AUD exchange rate. @an exchange rate of AUD 0.9: USD1 results showed:

– an increase in pre-tax life-of-mine revenues, from A$13.600.000.000 to A$15.600.000.000;
– an increase in pre-tax net annual cash flow, to A$496.000.000
– an increase in pre-tax Net Present Value(NPV8%), to A$3.398.000.000; +
– an increase in pre-tax IRR, to 46%.


+ International consulting firm ENVIRON engaged, to act as advisor for the
Mount Peake project in Malaysia.

+ Mount Peake Definitive Feasibility Study progressing. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…

TNG signs 'MoU' with WOOJIN IND., CO., Ltd, a "leading Korean Vanadium company +one of the world’s leading suppliers of ferro-vanadium +related products", "Encompassing off-take, marketing +assistance with financing" - Mar 28, 2014

+ Non-binding MoU signed with leading Korean ferro-vanadium group WOOJIN IND., CO., Ltd for long-term strategic cooperation.

+ Woojin is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ferro-vanadium +related products.

+ The MoU will consider binding agreements on off-take of the products +by-products from TNG’s Mount Peake Vanadium-Titanium- Iron Project in the NT, including marketing +sales.

+ The agreements will be structured to assist TNG, in securing future financing for Mount Peake. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…
www.tngltd.com.au/images/tngltd---ifooveseez.pdf
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.651.955 von Popeye82 am 18.03.14 15:59:51

Zitat von Popeye82: Hybrid Coating Technologies - US EPA 'Issues Action Plan, to Deal With Toxic Isocyanates', mentioned the company's technology as an alternative to toxic polyurethane coatings in its previously issued Action Plan; J. Kristul "Hybrid's patented technology is "the only formulation in the world today that produces polyurethane, without the use of any isocyanates in the entire production process." The polyurethane industry has "started to feel pressure to deal with toxic isocyanates, which puts the Company in a strong position." We "have received alot of interest from large players in our industry, both for the quality +durability of our products +for the environmental benefits of our isocyanate free technology" +we " "expect" some of this interest to translate into collaborations +commercial agreements in the "near future"." This is "the 1st time in over a decade that the US EPA has issued an action plan, for the polyurethane industry" "; Coating Technologies(HCT) is a San Francisco-based "innovator focused on improving the quality +safety of coatings +paint for industrial +commercial customers around the world." We are "the exclusive licensee of Green Polyurethane™ coatings +paint – the "world's 1st-ever patent protected polyurethane-based coatings +paint products, which eliminate toxic isocyanates from the entire production process" "; Conventional polyurethane(PU) paint +coatings have 'many disadvantages': they are porous, permeable +maintain poor hydrolytic stability. This "makes the material highly vulnerable to environmental degradation +ultimately leads to their chemical decomposition, especially when in contact with water. Even worse, the manufacture of conventional polyurethanes involves highly toxic components such as isocyanates, which can cause irritation of skin +mucous membranes, chest tightness, difficult breathing, upset stomach, fevers +prolonged exposure has been known to cause severe asthma +even death." Furthermore, strict +costly health & safety measures have to be implemented in the manufacture +application of conventional polyurethane, due to the toxicity of isocyanates. "This is why regulatory bodies around the world are now looking toward phasing out the use of isocyanates"; Green Polyurethane™ ("HNIPU") is a " "hybrid" material, which combines the high chemical resistance properties of epoxy +advanced durability +wear resistance properties of polyurethane, "making it the perfect application for high traffic +corrosive surface areas"." As a hybrid material with superior properties, Green Polyurethane ™ can be applied in one coating in most cases, "providing a welcome cost-saving substitute to currently used multi-layered flooring applications." Green Polyurethane™ "also provides the "1st sound solution" to the environmental +health hazards, associated with isocyanates in polyurethane." Its safety features "allow it to be applied, without the interruption of business due to public exposure, creating an additional 30 -60% savings on application costs for customers" - Jul 1, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/US-EPA-Issues-Action-Plan-to-D…
www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/mdi.pdf


US Department of Labor Moves Against Isocyanates - Jul 2, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/US-Department-of-Labor-Moves-A…
www.durabilityanddesign.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=9836


Hybrid Coating Technologies Issues Corporate Update +Guidance; The Company "is presently in discussions with 'several large industry players' " "expects" to enter into commercialization agreements with "some "potential" partners during ´13 +"is "targeting" to generate revenues in the range of $8.000.000 -$10.000.000, with net income of between $2.500.000 -$3.300.000 for its fiscal year of ´14" " " - Jul 11, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/Hybrid-Coating-Technologies-Is…


Hybrid Coating Enters Into Licensing Agreement, With "Major Coatings Manufacturer" - Jul 17, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/Hybrid-Coating-Enters-Into-Lic…


Hybrid Coating Receives Purchase Order, From 'Major Coatings Manufacturer', the "4th largest paints +coatings manufacturer in North America"; Hybrid is "in "advanced discussions" with other "substantial players" in its industry, as it continues to execute on its strategic "plan ", of partnering with "industry leaders" +"leveraging the infrastructure +distribution capabilities of these partners, to increase its revenue +market penetration" "; J. Kristul: "Our technology +products have undergone extensive testing @Comex's laboratories, prior to being incorporated in their supply chain. We are " "very excited " to establish a commercial relationship with Comex, which "is now the 2nd "multi-billion dollar company" to date, that we have partnered with in our industry" " " - Aug 5, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/05/hybrid-coa…


Polyurethane Magazine publishes article , about hybrid non-isocyante polyurethan(aka Green Polyurethane) - Oct 3, 2013

- Prof. Oleg Figovsky, Dr. Leonid Shapovalov, M.Sc. Alexander Leykin, M.Sc. Olga Birukova +M.Sc. Raisa Potashnikova -
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/AK_Aufsatz_Figovsky_PU_E_04-20…


Hybrid Coating Expands Technology With UV Curing; Company's "new formulation is the World's Only Isocyanate Free UV Curing Polyurethane Formulation"; Joseph Kristul: "We are 'very excited' by this new formulation; as it allows for the installation of a floor coating in one day; rather than several days which is presently the industry norm : this new addition to our technology is "yet another demonstration of our scientific team's ability to develop "cutting edge, market relevant, eco friendly products"; in the polyurethane industry" " - Jan 22, 2014
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/NEW_UV_Curing_Formulation1.22.…
www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_03-00-017.pdf
www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/mdi.pdf


Hybrid's 'World Renowned Scientist' Publishes Book "Advanced Polymer Concrete +Compounds With 'Leading Publisher', "one of the largest publishers in the world" - Feb 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrids-world-renowned-scienti…


Hybrid Enters Into 'Advanced Negotiations', With "Major Retailer, a Fortune 500 company", to modify +then commercialize one of its products based on its non isocyanate polyurethane platform technology. Hybrid expects to complete negotiations, enter into an agreement +commence product modifications in ~45 days. Upon successful completion of the product modifications, Hybrid "expects to give worldwide exclusive rights of the modified product to this commercial partner +to retain ownership of the intellectual property. Once commercialized +after a reasonable ramp up period, management expects revenues to Hybrid from the sale of this product to reach the $20.000.000 range/annum"; Hybrid is "in advanced discussions +testing with several other similar sized companies, as well +expects to enter into agreements with some of these in the near future. In all, Hybrid is @different stages of discussions +/or testing with >24 different companies, of which 11 of these are 'large multinationals' " - Mar 18, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrid-enters-advanced-negotia…

State of California "Places Isocyanates on Restricted List, of 1.100 toxic components, "May" Ban Outright Within 24 Months"; J. Kristul: "We "are encouraged by the announcement of the California DTSC with respect to isocyanates". This is a common process, that is followed prior to any new regulations being put into place. In the short span of a few years we have seen increased regulatory opposition to isocyanates. In `11 we saw the U.S. EPA up the pressure with its MDI Action Plan, then the U.S. Department of Labor followed suit in `13, with its National Emphasis Program against isocyanates +"now local state governments like California are taking their own action" " - Mar 25, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hcti-state-california-places-i…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 41.120.103 von Popeye82 am 28.02.11 19:04:51

Zitat von Popeye82: Trophon EPR Receives FDA Approval, for US Market - AI - 28-Feb-2011
http://australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=40276
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=625702

"Nanosonics Limited (ASX: NAN) has received FDA clearance to market the Trophon EPR and chemical indicator accessory into the US market.

This will allow the company to begin a staged release of the product into the world’s largest ultrasound market, where over 200 million ultrasounds are performed each year.

Nanosonics is also on track for finalisation of the GE distribution contract for the USA and Canada. "


Nanosonics expands market reach for trophon® EPR, number of trophon EPR-approved probes has ~doubled(up 92%) within six months, with 219 probes added from probe manufacturers Esaote, Hitachi-Aloka, Ultrasonix +Zonare, in addition to the extensive list of approved probes from GE, Philips, Siemens, Sonosite, Toshiba, BK Medical +Prosonic. There are now a total of 458 approved probes +"this list will continue to expand"; Dr R. Weinberger: "Nanosonics "now has strong engineering +commercial relationships with most of the ultrasound manufacturers, @'senior executive levels' "." - Apr 9, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=729699


Nanosonics signs Toshiba, a "rapidly growing leader in the UK ultrasound market", as a UK distributor - Apr 17 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=730944


GE, "one of the largest companies of the world" +Nanosonics updated marketing agreement - AUg 14, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=749512


South Korean regulator approves trophon EPR - AUg 30, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=752844


Nanosonics "earns 'top honour', @AusBiotech awards" - Oct 31, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=764683

Nanosonics signs Strategic Partnership with Miele, a "world leading authority +provider of medical disinfection +sterilisation equipment +has been @the forefront of development in the field of washer–disinfectors for hospitals +surgeries for several decades", for the distribution of trophon® EPR in Germany - Mar 28, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=790405
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=786909
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NAN&E=ASX&N=780007

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New IMT, MIT CoLab Report "Helps Cities Navigate Efficiency Financing Options" - IMT/MIT/CoLab - Mar 27, 2014

- Brendan McEwen, John Miller -
www.imt.org/uploads/resources/files/energy_finance_06.pdf

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U.S. Navy "Explores Beaming Solar Power From Space " - SU/USN/ARC/NRL - Mar 26, 2014
http://singularityhub.com/2014/03/26/u-s-navy-explores-beami…

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"Mind-blowing results in cancer study", "New approach makes cancer cells explode" - KI/C - Mar 20, 2014
http://news.cision.com/karolinska-institutet/r/new-approach-…
www.cell.com

"Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that a substance called Vacquinol-1 makes cells from glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain tumour, literally explode. When mice were given the substance, which can be given in tablet form, tumour growth was reversed and survival was prolonged. The findings are published in the journal Cell .

The established treatments that are available for glioblastoma include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. But even if this treatment is given the average survival is just 15 months. It is therefore critical to find better treatments for malignant brain tumours.

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and colleagues atUppsalaUniversityhave discovered an entirely new mechanism to kill tumour cells in glioblastoma. Researchers in an initial stage have exposed tumour cells to a wide range of molecules. If the cancer cells died, the molecule was considered of interest for further studies, which initially applied to over 200 kinds of molecules. Following extensive studies, a single molecule has been identified as being of particular interest. The researchers wanted to find out why it caused cancer cell death.

It was found that the molecule gave the cancer cells an uncontrolled vacuolization, a process in which the cell carries substances from outside the cell into its interior. This carrying process is made via the vacuoles, which can roughly be described as blisters or bags consisting of cell membranes. The process is similar to what was behind last year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, the discovery that describes how cellular vesicles move things from the interior of the cell to its surface.

When cancer cells were filled with a large amount of vacuoles, the cell membranes (the outer wall of the cell) collapsed and the cell simply exploded and necrotized.

“This is an entirely new mechanism for cancer treatment. A possible medicine based on this principle would therefore attack the glioblastoma in an entirely new way. This principle may also work for other cancer diseases, we have not really explored this yet,” says Patrik Ernfors, professor of tissue biology at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Karolinska Institutet.

Researchers made mice that had human glioblastoma cells transplanted ingest the substance for five days. The average survival was about 30 days for the control group that did not receive the substance. Of those who received the substance six of eight mice were still alive after 80 days. The study was then considered of such interest that the scientific journal wanted to publish the article immediately.

“We now want to try to take this discovery in basic research through preclinical development and all the way to the clinic. The goal is to get into a phase 1 trial,” says Patrik Ernfors.

The study has been funded with money from the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish Cancer Society, the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, the Brain Foundation, Hållsten's Research Foundation, the Torsten Söderberg Foundation and Wallenberg Scholar.

Publication: ‘Vulnerability of glioblastoma cells to catastrophic vacuolization and death induced by a small molecule’, Satish Srinivas Kitambi, Enrique M Toledo, Dmitry Usoskin, Shimei Wee, Aditya Harisankar, Richard Svensson, Kristmundur Sigmundsson, Christina Kalderén, Mia Niklasson, Soumi Kundu, Sergi Aranda, Bengt Westermark, Lene Uhrbom, Michael Andäng, Peter Damberg, Sven Nelander, Ernest Arenas, Per Artursson, Julian Walfridsson, Karin Forsberg Nilsson, Lars G. J. Hammarström & Patrik Ernfors, Cell , online 20 March 2014, 10 April 2014 paper issue.


For further information, please contact:

Patrik Ernfors, professor of tissue biology
Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Contact the Press Office and download images


Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. It accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country’s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine. "

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Coking coal price crashes through $100, Spot Australian coking coal export price in single digits for the 1st time +contract prices @6-year lows - M.com - Mar 27, 2014

- F. Els -
www.mining.com/coking-coal-spot-price-crashes-through-11216/…

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Philippines seeks arbitration, over South China Sea - CER/R - Mar 28, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65476

"The Philippines will seek arbitration in the Hague next week over the right to exploit resources within its 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, an area where China also claims several shoals, Reuters reported.

Manila has resisted continued pressure from China to delay or drop its admission. A successful ruling for Manila may prompt other claimants in similar disputes to files cases against Beijing. But any ruling would be unenforceable as there is no international body to police such decisions. Tensions between the two countries have become recently strained after a series of military run-ins. "

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Bitcoin plunges 10%, after PBOC report - CER/BB/PBoC/C - Mar 28, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65473

"Bitcoin prices plunged by nearly 10% today after rumors circulated that the People’s Bank of China ordered more than 10 Bitcoin exchanges to close their trading accounts, Bloomberg reported.

Caixin, an independent Chinese news organization, said a PBOC notice required accounts to be shut down by April 15, preventing Chinese Bitcoin investors from transferring funds to the exchange. The PBOC has sought to limit dealings that may be used to launder money or evade capital controls. It barred financial institutions and payment companies from dealing in Bitcoin or Bitcoin-linked products on December 5. "

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MINE digital magazine: "A Nation Divided" - MRID - Mar14
www.nridigital.com/mine-digital-magazine.html?wv=s%2FMINE%25…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.720.151 von Popeye82 am 27.03.14 22:30:29

" 'Waste-to-value': a case study", Part2 - BD - Mar 28, 2014

- J. Lane, T. Sklar -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/03/27/making-silk-purses…

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The World Health Organization announces the eradication of poliomyelitis in the South-East Asia Region, comprising eleven countries - W/WHO - Mar14
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poliomyelitis_eradication

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"New frontiers: why mining operators must innovate, to survive " - MT/D - Mar 19, 2014

- Julian Turner, Phil Hopwood -
www.mining-technology.com/features/featurenew-frontiers-why-…

"Deloitte is predicting a ‘seismic shift’ in mining methodologies in 2014 as the industry looks to cut costs and develop new technologies that drive mineral exploration. Julian Turner talks to Deloitte’s global mining leader Phil Hopwood about resource nationalism, the mines of the future and why collaboration is key.



- Shipments from Rio Tinto's Pilbara mines exceeded production by two million tons in the fourth quarter of 2013. -




- The network at the Pilbara mines is believed to be one of the largest private railways in the world. -




- Rio Tinto trialled Komatsu trucks at the West Angeles mine -


The global metals and mining industry, its antenna closely attuned to the emerging BRICS economies and volatile global commodity markets, faces a period of uncertainty as operating costs spiral, key commodities such as iron ore and coal threaten to tip into over-supply and exploitable new mineral deposits become increasingly elusive.

Add to that competition from US coal exporters, resource nationalism, uncertainty around taxation and legislation, and a global investment community that is increasingly risk-averse, and it's no surprise that industry analyst Deloitte is predicting a 'seismic shift' in mining methodologies in 2014.

"The global mining industry is faced with volume issues and increased underlying costs," says Phil Hopwood, Deloitte's global mining leader. "China is moving towards a more consumption-based and construction-led economy and so mining operators are no longer just focused on volume and cost, but on how they can improve productivity in the marketplace."

Why is productivity down? "Look at the figures from Australia in terms of labour costs per unit for iron ore production," Hopwood says. "In 2003, the annual wage rate was $75,000; in 2012 that figure was $124,000. However, in 2003, the iron ore production rate per employee was 17,000t - less than a decade later that figure was just 12,000. So, wages have gone up while production has gone down and this is indicative of the overall story throughout the mining sector."


Supply and demand: cost-efficiency, reduced ore grades and business fundamentals

Published in December 2013, Deloitte's report 'Tracking the Trends 2014: top ten issues in mining' will not be a comfortable read for operators, many of whom have grown accustomed to the easy profits that characterised the bullish early noughties, and who now must now take a long hard look at business fundamentals if they are to survive - let alone flourish - in the bearish near future.

"The mining industry is always looking at macro-economic issues," Hopwood explains. "China really entered the world stage in 2004-05 and since then, apart from a hiccup in 2008, GDP growth rates have been very strong. The whole story has been around volume - just churn the stuff out.

The issue with mining, of course, is that different commodities have different drivers . "It has been a good story across the board for most commodities in the last few years, but some base metals such as aluminium have fared less well," Hopwood says "It's all about supply and demand , and there's more supply in that sector in China than there is, say, in iron ore, which is limited to a smaller number of producers in Western Australia, Brazil and parts of Southern Africa.

"Take copper or gold," he continues. "Mining operators are chasing fewer and fewer decent mine sites with reduced ore body grades, and are having to go much deeper in order to access those commodities. So that's what is driving the decreases in production, not just inefficiency."

There is an element of boom and bust here, Hopwood points out, adding: "Mining is a relatively simple industry and in a slump it tends to just cut costs, but the problem there is that when the market recovers the costs just go up as before . So in reality it's about attacking the fundamentals around productivity and what really drives costs around business fundamentals such as energy and water consumption. That's why we identified 'innovation' as one of our trends in the report and that's why mining companies have got to innovate their way out of some of these issues."


Remote possibilities: hybrid air vehicles, energy wave drilling and remote mining

And innovated they have, drawing inspiration from their counterparts in the global oil and gas sector. Offshore operators, desperate to demonstrate to investors and wider society that theirs is not a sunset industry, have pioneered solutions such as digital radiography and hyperspectral imaging, allowing them to access precious resources in hitherto inaccessible environments such as the Arctic.

"Sometimes mining can be a little insular as an industry, but we've been doing a lot of work in the energy management space and there's undoubtedly a mood in the sector that says 'it's not just about innovation in mining, it's about learning from other industries as well'," confirms Hopwood. "There has been some fantastic strides made in process manufacturing - in 3D robotics and process automation, for example - and mining companies can learn from that."

Rio Tinto is one mining giant that places a premium on intellectual capital, partnering with the likes of NASA, Microsoft and leading US universities to develop its 'Mine of the Future' concept.

"The main driver, of course, is that if you have to develop mines in ever more remote locations, how do you get people out there to do that?" says Hopwood. "Rio Tinto has been talking about operating mines on a remote basis and there is significant discussion taking place around the use of airships and hybrid air vehicles for transportation. Several mining companies are also looking to use drones to carry out equipment inspection in the field."

Something as prosaic as the use of trucks to transport iron ore to port has also proven to be a fertile subject for leading-edge technological research. In Australia's iron-rich Pilbara region, subsidiary Rio Tinoto Iron Ore uses the autonomous hauling system, which comprises a fleet of 15 gigantic robotic vehicles operated by computers housed 930 miles away in Rio Tinto headquarters in Perth.

Hopwood also points to advancements in drilling technology. Horizontal drilling allows engineers to the penetrate further underground by following naturally occurring rock layers and is typically used for gas or oil drainage and ore body delineation in brown-field mining operations. Energy wave or sonic drilling uses high-frequency, resonant energy and has great potential for mining operations.

"Energy wave drilling is a fascinating area as are new conveyer technologies," says Hopwood. "I was recently in a remote mining site in the South Africa's Northern Cape and it was full of conveyers. With 40% of mining costs taken up with materials movement and energy management, the thinking is now around replacing these with electric light rail services.

"People question this, but the mining sector is a big driver of electrification and renewable energy - in the era of sustainability, it makes good economic sense for many mining companies operating in remote locations such as Chile to look into new techniques around water reclamation."


Cultural revolution: why mining companies must embrace change

Deloitte's 'Tracking the Trends' report urges mining companies to adopt a new approach to doing business, one that does away with short-termism in favour or collaboration and innovation.

Against this backdrop, I conclude by asking Hopwood for his take on commodity prices, how the industry will evolve in 2014 and whether there is a danger that operators are relying too much on technology at the expense of a more forensic evaluation of more entrenched business practices.

"In my view, the biggest issue is around trying to build a proper dialogue between the mining sector and governments," he states. "The issue of resource nationalism has been around for generations. What is different now is that governments spent a lot of money to get themselves out of the 2007 slump and there is less of that money available now if that was to ever happen again - hence, they now need a larger share of profits and taxes.

"At the same time, mining is about building communities and there is more of a need for companies to get the story out about what they can offer countries in terms of employment. Governments need more money and miners want to invest, but operators need stability in terms of tax levels because they are making long-term investment decisions of ten to 15 years."

"As for 2014, there are definitely green shoots of recovery appearing in the developed nations. If you look at the GDP and share market growth in advanced economies such as the US and Japan, the talk is often more positive than it is in China and India. Having said that, there is a lot more optimism coming out of China now following the third [plenum reform] plan.

"However, there is also nervousness, especially around the price of gold, which is still down, and the copper market. There's only around 23 million tons of copper consumed in the world, so in terms of supply and demand, a 5-10% variation has a significant effect on production and prices - it's a finely balanced market. Economists are also nervous about quantitative easing coupled with low inflation.

"The mining industry didn't really start to drive shareholder value until 2004. Times were hard before then and so, in the medium to long term, miners are always optimistic - you have to be in this industry - while in the short term they are always nervous ." "

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"Private debt crisis could lead to the next economic collapse"; As of Mar `14, American consumers owe $11.520.000.000.000 in debt, an increase of 1.6% from last year. The average household owes $7.115 on their credit cards +the average indebted household owes $15.252. Americans owe $8.050.000.000.000 in mortgages +$1.080.000.000.000 in student loan debt - FY - Mar 28, 2014

- N. Goodkind -
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/we-re-in-a-priva…

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How millions risk falling into the debt trap, of 400% annual interest rate loans - FY - Mar 28, 2014

- Lauren Lyster -
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/how-millions-hav…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.617.255 von Popeye82 am 12.03.14 19:46:34

Zitat von Popeye82: "Great Green Ideas, @Fortune Brainstorm Green 2013" - YT/FBG13 - Jul 2, 2013
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xwIL27fYTA&feature=c4-overview&list…






SurePure - Announces renewal of Global License for Calf's Milk Purification Technology, with subsidiary of "one of the world's largest system providers for food +energy processes "; The technology is "an alternative to on-farm pasteurization to ensure hygienic, nutrient-rich milk." During the past four years, GEA Farm Technologies has sold >140 systems for on-farm use, mainly in North America, +"has accelerated plans to roll out the application to new markets", The SurePure system requires "up to" 92% less energy than traditional calf milk pasteurizers, when processing the same amount of waste milk. The system, which integrates seamlessly into the calf feeding system, "enables an automatic preparation process +the milk can be warmed up to the right feeding temperature for the calves." Feeding milk @98 degrees F to 104 degrees F helps to prevent Clostridia - Jan 22, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/22/surepure-a…


SurePure Seals Deal with Major Mexican Food Producer, the "Mexican leader in the production +distribution of refrigerated +frozen foods, +established as the company with the largest number of products on the tables of Mexican families ", "Signifying Continued Traction" - Feb 7, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/02/07/surepure-s…


SurePure Announces "Major Client Milestones", with a "major juice contact packer for one of South Africa's premium retailers" +"One of the top three global brewers "; C. Groeneveldt: "Both of these applications have evidenced better shelf stability +improved product quality. The adjunct brewing process has offered increased brewing capacity from the existing brewing kit +the FAB application "holds the "promise" of significant energy savings, by turning down the tunnel pasteurizer, as well as being a far more benign process for some of our more tender juice types" " - Apr 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/23/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces "Multi-Unit, Multi-Year Royalty +Distribution Agreement", with Moksha Yug Access, a "supply chain network that organizes the rural producer base, +moves their produce through technology-enabled supply chain management from villages to downstream markets @best quality standards @the lowest cost, "facilitating wealth creation, for millions of rural Indians" "; Harsha Moily: "We are "delighted with this royalty agreement with SurePure to bring a "cutting-edge milk processing alternative" to India." This "enables us to access a robust technology, which retains the integrity of milk while delivering milk in its most nutritious form to the consumers." There are some estimated 200.000.000 small dairy farmers in India, many of whom cannot participate fully in the formal economy. Our company +our Milk Route milk brand "open the door to a "new era" in Indian milk processing, with the SurePure technology" " - Apr 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/26/surepure-a…


SurePure Enters Exclusive Partnership with Turkish Distributor Karbon Strateji Danismanlik Dis Ticaret Limited STI, "one of the world's largest carbonated soft drink companies "; "Growing Roster of Distributors now includes Poland, Australasia, South America, Italy +Spain" - Apr 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/30/surepure-e…


SurePure Provides Solution "to Contain Alicyclobacillus Found, in Fruit Juices +Fruit Concentrates", Patented Technology "Shown to Eradicate the Sporeforming Bacteria that Survives Low pH Levels +Pasteurization"; Specifically, the SurePure treatment method was shown to reliably achieve 'in excess' of a 5 log10 reduction(99.99%) per 0.5 kJ L-1 of UV-C dosage in juice, water +concentrates inoculated with A. acidoterrestris. These bacteria can be a serious commercial problem because some of its strains are capable of producing a distinctive +powerful chemical taint in fruit-based drinks that are difficult to control once present in the processing environment. As they produce no gas the contamination is difficult to detect but financially damaging, resulting in consumer complaints +product withdrawals. In `84, large-scale spoilage of ambient-stable aseptically packed apple juice brick-type packs by heat resistant bacteria was reported in Germany. This was the 1st recorded incident of spoilage by bacteria now known as Alicyclobacillus. Since then, similar spoilage has been widely reported all over the world - Jun 14, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/14/surepure-p…


SurePure 'Teams up with the University of Johannesburg "to Determine Efficacy of Patented Turbulator Technology in Combating Mycotoxins" ', Early Tests "Point to "Promising" Results in Lowering Mycotoxin Levels Prevalent in Beverages, in South Africa"; Using its patented Turbulator technology, SurePure uses UV-C light to purify microbiologically sensitive liquids such as wine, fruit juice +milk. UVC light has shown efficacy in reducing the levels of mycotoxins +the SurePure technology appears especially promising in addressing the needs in South Africa. There are "indications that mycotoxins are prevalent in commercially available beverages in South Africa." A study by Dutton et al, `12 of the South African dairy industry showed all milk samples from sample dairy farms were positive for aflatoxin M, while retail milk was also frequently contaminated. Mycotoxins are a group of naturally occurring chemicals produced by certain molds. They can grow on a variety of different crops +be present in numerous foodstuffs including cereals, milk, apple juice +coffee. According to the UK Food Standards Authority, mycotoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans. Aflatoxins, including aflatoxin B1 are the most toxic +have been shown to be genotoxic, which means that they can damage DNA +cause cancer in animal species. In addition, there is "evidence that they can cause liver cancer in humans." Other mycotoxins have a range of other health effects including kidney damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, reproductive disorders or suppression of the immune system - Jun 24, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/24/surepure-t…


Research Shows That SurePure Technology "Offers Alternative to Thermal Pasteurization of Human Breast Milk", - Jul 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/09/research-s…
www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.…


SurePure Announces Regulatory Approval for Use of SurePure's Photopurification Technology as an Alternative to Dairy Pasteurization, in India; Harsha Moily: "We "believe that this royalty agreement with SurePure can bring a "cutting-edge milk processing alternative to India"." This "enables us to access a robust technology, which retains the integrity of milk while delivering milk in its most nutritious form to the consumers ." There are an estimated 70.000.000 small dairy farmers in India, many of whom cannot participate fully in the formal economy. Our company + our Milk Route milk brand "opens the door to a new era in Indian milk processing with the SurePure technology." We now await Product Approval from FSSAI" - Jul 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/30/surepure-a…


SurePure's Photopurification Technology" Demonstrates Sustainable Benefits to the Brewing Industry", Through its Collaboration with SAB Miller, "one of the world's leading brewers"; Substantial Energy Savings of 82% Achieved Through Proprietary Brewing Process; collaboration between SABMiller +SurePure has yielded measurable energy, cost +throughput benefits via the application of the SurePure UV Photopurification technology, as an innovative process alternative for treatment of liquids in the brewing process. The Photopurification technology uses UV light energy as opposed to heat to prevent microbial spoilage; Further " "blue skies" collaboration between SABMiller and SurePure has resulted in the commercial production of a popular lager brand that incorporates UV technology in the brewhouse process, yielding product results with double the shelf life of conventionally brewed beer." This is a world 1st for the Brewer. Interesting work carried out on beer packaged in clear glass "suggests that costly filtration processes can be superseded, by the introduction of UV Photopurification"; Craig Groeneveld: "SurePure "are game-changers in brewing +can help win the race for the reduction in energy +water costs, as well as improvement in quality +throughput". The "global brewing implications are enormous , if SurePure finds the resources to exploit them" " - Aug 8, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/08/surepure-s…


SurePure Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Milk Independent In Sub-Saharan Africa; James Fitzpatrick: "We "understand the massive opportunity for South Africa in food processing technologies". Taking "this one step further into the rest of Africa means that we can bring about important changes, such as reducing carbon footprint, improving nutritional delivery in dairy products, reducing the costs of dairy processing +bringing a better product to the market, @a lower cost" " - Aug 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/23/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Commercial Purification Deal with Global Wine Company Namaqua Wines, " world-renowned for the production +export of quality bag-in-box wines "; SurePure's technology will be employed to process Namaqua's grape juice concentrate, providing SurePure with an entry into the bulk wine market. "By employing SurePure's technology, winemakers can reduce or eliminate chemical preservatives that are added to their wine, guaranteeing the wine's microbiological integrity." SurePure +Namaqua are currently working on the optimal treatment for their larger volumes of finish product. A worldwide problem, that is becoming more prolific, is the infection of Zygosaccharomyces yeast +its ability to propagate regardless of what preservatives are used causing major spoilage problems in this industry. Furthermore, these yeasts cannot be removed in their entirety by ultra-filtration, "thus leaving SurePure as the only method of preventing an infection." This is achieved through its ability to cause irreparable damage to the micro- organism deeming it unable to replicate +thus preventing infection. Namaqua Wines "is minimalizing their risk of infection by treating their grape concentrate, as this is a common place for Zygosaccharomyces infection"; Len Knoetze: "This diverse +contrasting terroir has bred a sense of adventure +ongoing innovation. Namaqua Wines pioneers unique +customer driven product ranges, created to serve the needs of wine lovers worldwide. So our use of SurePure's innovative purification technology makes perfect sense - we can guarantee better quality wines, with great shelf life without sacrificing flavor, color or stability precisely the combination of quality +innovation that has typified our existence" - Aug 29, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/29/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Commercial Deal, with 'Major Liquid Egg Producer' - Nov 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/06/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Launch of Premium "Sulphur Free" Wines by Winemaker Using SurePure Technology, Neil Patterson Wines(NPW) has launched a premium range of no sulphite added wines using SurePure's patented photopurification technology. NPW employs SurePure's photopurification technology to microbiologically purify wine using ultra violet light instead of having to add sulphur-compounds to stabilise the wine. This not only provides a 'greener' alternative to traditional preservative methods, but also ensures a less harmful alternative to traditional chemical intervention for the consumer. The range of wines, which will be available @speciality wine merchants +in select restaurants, includes both younger wines as well as older, more matured wines including a 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, a 2012 Chenin Blanc, a 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, +a 2009 Merlot all sourced from single vineyards in different terroirs that are suited to the cultivars +to the particular style of wines Patterson was seeking to craft; Mr. Patterson: "We are pleased to be entering into an agreement with SurePure "as I believe there is significant market demand for a premium range, that offers high quality sulphite free wines for discerning wine drinkers who are searching for the ideal unpreserved 'green' alternative" "; According to Mr. Patterson, the range has under 10 parts per million of sulphites, which are produced naturally during fermentation, compared to the average of 80 to 120ppm normally found in wines; Steve Miller: "The launch of the Neil Patterson Wine range "marks the 1st time a full range of premium wines has been specifically tailored using the SurePure technology." It is "exciting for SurePure because it shows how a talented winemaker can use the SurePure technology as part of his wine crafting skillset, to extract the very best out of each varietal +still deliver the benefits of extraordinarily low sulphite levels to the consumer." We "believe it has pushed new boundaries for the technology +its oenological applications +with both fresh young wines +older, more matured wines under the same brand." This launch "paves the way for broader acceptance +use of the technology in the wine industry" " - Dec 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/03/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Commercial Deal, with a "global leader in specialty plant-based natural ingredients"; Wide Range of Industries Embody Innovative Use of SurePure's Photopurification Technology; Within the last year, SurePure has announced several agreements with companies in the wine, dairy, +liquid egg industries in which each company has employed its technology to improve, purify +/or extend shelf life of their respective products; To provide additional details on today's announcement, SurePure "demonstrated the efficacy of its technology, which uses UV light energy as opposed to heat, was exemplified in trials that have provided a significant reduction(Log 4) in yeasts +moulds in Spirulina extract rich in phycocyanine, without inducing any modification of product intrinsics, particularly the colouring capability"; Mr. Guy Kebble: "We are very pleased with the results of our trial work with a significant manufacturer +marketer of natural ingredients for the food, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, +cosmetic industries +the positive response it has had on their products, using our technology. This "is yet another novel +highly beneficial application of the SurePure photosterilization technology" " - Jan 31, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/31/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Developments in Non-Thermal Processing of Potato Rinse Water; spokesperson: "Potato processing plants are amongst the most water-intensive in the world. Rinse water has proven particularly difficult to clean microbiologically, because its heavy starch load makes it impossible to use traditional thermal pasteurization techniques. In order to rinse potato products thoroughly, huge amounts of clean water have to be used +then dumped. This is both costly +environmentally unsound. Rinse water can carry quite significant microbiological loads. Salmonella, ecoli +other pathogens are also often present, as a result of soil or fertilizer residues. It is crucial to rinse well, but increasingly important to conserve water. The "non-thermal SurePure system offers a real 'breakthrough', to potato chip producers" " - Feb 26, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/26/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Further Flavor Preservation Application +Technology Sale to Soda King, a "leading South African beverage producer", +South African Producer of Fruit Juice, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Water +Non-alcoholic Malt Drinks; spokesman: "SurePure's purification process "is gaining traction in the flavor world. The benefits of microbiological cleanliness, enhanced shelf-life +color preservation, without the downsides of sensorial degradation, are underscored by low operational costs +sparing energy usage". We " "believe" that the ability to produce consumer food products+beverages without preservatives will increasingly weigh in favor of the adoption of SurePure's technology" " - Mar 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/06/surepure-a…


SurePure "Announces Adjunct Brewing 'Breakthrough', for Craft Brewing"; announced the successful execution "of what is believed to be the world's 1st successful trial of the application of a photopurification process, to the brewing of craft beer"; Earlier this month, the brewer successfully brewed beer with a liquid adjunct using microbrewery equipment. Using the patented SurePure technology to produce a microbially stable liquid adjunct, which was added post the brewing process, yielded "up to" 30% more fermentable extract, using the same amount of energy as conventional brewing. The increase in fermentable extract leads to an even greater increase in the amount of beer produced; Not only were there significant volume improvements, but the energy +product cost/pint of beer decreased, as the SurePure system operated @ambient temperature without heat. Along with this, product quality +consistency improved, as well making greener +less expensive beer an attractive proposition for micro brewers to consider; In effect, the SurePure technology +adjunct brewing offers microbreweries 'big brewery' process benefits, while complementing their craft brewing artesian care +character. With the growth of the craft beer industry +microbrewery capital budgets constrained , SurePure's breakthrough "may offer a viable craft beer production expansion strategy"; Craig Groeneveld: "The SurePure process "opens up new vistas for small, volume-constrained craft brewers. Being able to get effectively 50% more saleable beer out of the brew process offers small brewers the bridge between nano-brewing +micro brewing, with minimal brewhouse investment". It stays true to the craft brewing ethic of using only natural raw ingredients +traditional brewing methods" - Mar 12, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/12/surepure-a…

SurePure Announces Commercial Deal with HELPAC, a "Major Essential Oils +Floral Water Bio-Producer"; SurePure demonstrated the efficacy of its technology, which uses UV light energy as opposed to heat, was exemplified in trials that have provided a significant reduction(Log 4) in yeasts +moulds +total viable counts, without inducing any modification of product, particularly its fragrance. Sure Pure UV technology will replace a very costly 0,2 microns filtration process, +will enable HELPAC to bring its floral water under the 10 CFU/ml regulatory limit in cosmetic industry, @a very reasonable cost +with much less operational constraints; Mr. Guy Kebble: "We are very pleased with the results of our trial work with a significant manufacturer +marketer of natural biologic floral water for cosmetic industries +the positive response it has had on their products, using our technology. This is yet another novel +highly beneficial application of the SurePure photosterilization technology" - Mar 28, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/28/surepure-a…
www.surepureinc.com/2435_001.pdf
http://de.slideshare.net/GailBarnes/shelf-life-enhancement-o…
www.surepureinc.com/Food%20purifier%20feather%20in%20SA%27s%…
www.surepureinc.com/uvarticle.pdf
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9604109

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"Managing brilliance": Google’s "enviable problem"; “My problem is I hire brilliant people. 95-99 percent of my people are high talent.” VP of People Ops Lianne Hornsey on what it takes to work @the Googleplex - MtB.tv - Mar 28, 2014
www.meettheboss.tv/video/full-version-liane-hornsey?utm_sour…

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Retail is detail . When did we forget ?; Retail is under fire : stores are closing, figures don’t add up. But why, asks Adam Burns, when there is such a clear example of what works? - MtB.tv - Mar 28, 2014

- Adam Burns -
http://blog.meettheboss.tv/retail-is-detail-when-did-we-forg…

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"Nike, Nando's +why you need to know -yourself "; How do you compete with the marketing big dogs? According to legendary marketer +creative John Grant, it's all about getting your culture right - MtB.tv - Mar 28, 2014

- J. Grant -
www.meettheboss.tv/video/nike-nandos-and-knowing-yourself?ut…

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"What the internet of things means for your business"; We’"ve barely got to grips with the regular internet, +already there’s another 'game-changer', knocking down the door. Ben Thompson asks: are you ready?" - MtB.tv - Mar 28, 2014

- B. Thompson -
http://blog.meettheboss.tv/what-the-internet-of-things-means…

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Facebook "Places $2.000.000.000 Bet, on Augmented Reality Going Mainstream" - E.com - Mar 28, 2014

- Andrew Klips -
www.equities.com/editors-desk/stocks/technology/facebook-pla…

"Facebook (FB) put a bright spotlight on Augmented Reality, or “AR” as it’s shortened, when the social media company said Tuesday evening that it is spending $2 billion in cash and shares to acquire Oculus VR, Inc. Oculus will be paid another $300 million if it hits certain milestones as well.

Facebook’s acquisition was not a move for today; it is a move to position the company for the future so to not be left behind like it was when mobile device usage exploded and caught Facebook flat-footed as a web-centric platform. That sentiment was summed up by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg saying, “Mobile is the platform of today, and now we're also getting ready for the platforms of tomorrow,” in a statement on Tuesday.

AR has been around for decades, but has only really started hitting its stride in the last couple years. The goggles and glasses that are getting the press – as a topic of controversy for some – represent the next generation of AR. In the simplest sense, AR is the supplementing the real world with computer-generated data. The yellow lines and images superimposed onto football fields are an example of AR. It’s also already built into many mobile applications, such as the “monocle” feature in Yelp, Inc.’s (YELP) app and the interactive capacities of Blippar and Layar apps. Google’s (GOOG) Glass project, although not truly AR, is a “disruptive” technology that gives a glimpse of the mainstream potential that can one day be realized.

In the public domain, there are only a handful of companies entrenched in augmented reality. Notably, Sony Corp. (SNE) , Canon, Inc. (CAJ) , Vuzix, Inc. ($VUZI), and Infinity Augmented Reality, Inc. (ALSO) are a few making headway in the industry.

Sony is looking to establish itself as a clear design leader in AR with its Project Morpheus. The slick-looking headware prototype was unveiled this month at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Sony is letting the world know that the virtual gaming world has made massive strides since Nintendo’s primitive Virtual Boy gaming system 20 years ago. The new headgear will work with PlayStation 4 and features a 1080p display, head-movement-tracking gyroscopes and accelerometers and is slated to utilize 3D sound for a fully immersive experience.

“This new technology will deliver a sense of presence, where you as the player actually feel like you're inside the game and your emotions feel that much more real,” said Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Computer Entertainment in a PlayStation blog post.

Sony’s ambitions for Morpheus are not just exclusively for gaming, though. Sony’s Magic Labs has forged a partnership with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab to develop software that can have PS players feel like they exploring space, proving that the potential for AR really knows no bounds.

Shares of SNE are trading ahead by 2.49% at $18.73 Friday.

Canon’s Mixed Reality, or “MREAL,” System is a combination of the virtual and real worlds that has been dubbed as the “Google Glass for Businesses.” At $125,000 each, MREAL is obviously not targeting general consumers, but the technology underscoring the headset could grow to be very appealing to designers and manufacturers. Aside from the lofty price tag, MREAL is different from other AR products in that it doesn’t superimpose images; it simulates objects in space.

MREAL takes product design to the next level, using programs to virtually create a product before actually making it. Designers are no longer limited to 3-dimensional graphics. They can now walk around, interact with, look at and collaborate over the minutest detail of the product from every angle as if it were actually there. The target sales demographic may be small for Canon with MREAL, but for some industries it’s likely to become a “must have.”

Shares of CAJ closed trading up 0.7% at $31.02 Friday morning.

With nearly two decades of experience and 48 patents or pending patents under its belt, Vuzix isn’t new to the eyewear and AR business. The Rochester, New York company designs and manufactures a full line of video eyewear and smart glasses, selling them for an array of applications, including personal, enterprise and military use. Lending credence to their ingenuity, Vuzix has won at least one Consumer Electronics Show Innovation award in each of the last 10 years.

Vuzix has recently launched the M100 Smart Glasses, with distribution partner Six-15 Technologies offering the product to the Defense, Homeland Security and First Responder markets. Bearing a similar look to the $1,500 Google Glass, the $1,000 M100 is an Android-based wearable computer that features augmented reality, wireless connectivity and hands-free access to data, phone, camera, recording, apps, etc. Further, the unit has an integrated head tracking and GPS system, all part of cutting-edge technology known to create “situational awareness.” A feature unique to M100 is the ability to connect to the Cloud or run on a local network, which provides various benefits, including keeping data private when necessary.

Elsewhere in the AR space, Vuzix just received the remaining $75,000 in funding as part of a $680,000 Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research award from the Office of Naval Research to develop a see-through optics and display engine fitted into a pair of goggles to superimpose data into the user’s real-world view.

Shares of VUZI are trading down 3.8% at $3.30 on Friday.

Infinity Augmented Reality, a start-up that has attracted Mobli founder Moshe Hogeg as a director and investor, is a software company that provides the only universal platform that brings the AR experience to reality, connecting digital eyewear, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and connected cars. As best described by the company’s website, “consider augmented reality as the bridge between the digital and real worlds, and Infinity AR as the builder of that bridge.”

The company is “building bridges” for some big names, including William Hill Company, the United Kingdom’s gaming industry stalwart. William Hill Co., which has about 2,400 betting shops in England to control more than one quarter of the country’s online gaming market, contracted Infinity AR to develop a real world online gaming environment. AR has a great many uses, but the rapidly growing $30 billion online gaming business is a natural fit and likely to be one of the first industries to market with the technology on a large scale.

Although Infinity has provided many details on what they are constructing for William Hill, AR could make it possible for a player to “enter” and be fully immersed in the casino environment right from the comfort of their own home. Want to play in Monaco? Vegas? AR will allow users to take their pick. Poker buddies could meet virtually at any global establishment and play together or against the best in the world.

AR also brings a litany of possibilities to the sports betting business. Google Glass has recently entered sports arenas, with teams like the Indiana Pacers partnering with startup CrowdOptic to enhance the experience for viewers. Footage is being pulled from people wearing Glass, including those courtside and on the court during breaks or up in the catwalk, and being broadcast to give spectators a whole new perspective of the event. It’s certainly fathomable that 360-degree cameras will one day supplant conventional film technology and that footage will be transmitted and utilized for AR programs that can remotely bring people to the game.

Used in combination, a user could virtually enter a betting house and then attend the game, without ever leaving the couch. Infinity AR builds the software, while the other aforementioned companies have gears turning for additional software and hardware that could make it all happen.

Shares of ALSO are trading up 7.41% at 29 cents on Friday.

While pundits argue over the pros and cons of augmented reality, it seems that trying to hold back technology is often futile. What shape it will exactly take is something that only time will tell, but AR is coming and looks to be building steam after years of somewhat stagnating. Facebook just placed a $2.3 billion bet on it. Now, let’s see how other tech behemoths, such as Microsoft (MSFT) , Apple (AAPL) , and Amazon (AMZN) respond or who comes out of the woodwork to try and establish a leadership position, which will provide the next shot in the arm for the burgeoning industry. "

[Popeye82]

Ukraine to pay 80% more for Russian gas, Ukraine uses gas for ~40% of its energy needs, + >half of that supply comes from Russia - M.com - Mar 28, 2014

- Ana Komnenic -
www.mining.com/ukraine-to-pay-80-more-for-russian-gas-91018/…

[Popeye82]

" "Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif" proven commercially, Geomega’s technology "could" transform REE industry", A closely held Montreal-based rare earths elements(REE) development company Geomega Resources is "making steady progress, with research +development work on a 'proprietary technology' that "could" have the 'power to revolutionise the rare earths industry'." Despite it still being early days +the technology not having been commercially tested yet, speculators have so far this year been rewarded with handsome returns on investments, as Geomega’s TSX-V-listed stock had risen 690% in value, to C$0.77 apiece from the start of the year - MW/CMR, TORONTO - Mar 28, 2014

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/if-proven-commercially-geomegas…

[Popeye82]

"Drones vs. balloons: Zuckerberg explains why wings are better for the internet than helium"; Google wants to blanket the stratosphere with free-floating internet balloons. Facebook wants to place internet drones over specific population centers. Which approach is better? Mark Zuckerberg makes Facebook's case - GO - Mar 28, 2014

- K. Fitchard, M. Zuckerberg -
http://gigaom.com/2014/03/28/drones-vs-balloons-zuckerberg-e…
http://internet.org/press/connecting-the-world-from-the-sky

"When Facebook and Internet.org revealed their intentions on Thursday to connect the developing world through aerial drones and satellites, the plans drew the inevitable comparisons to Google’s Project Loon, which would field fleets of balloons in the Earth’s stratosphere. The similarities weren’t lost on Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Zuckerberg published a treatise Friday detailing many aspects of Internet.org’s new connectivity projects, and while he didn’t mention Google or Project Loon by name, he did make a point of explaining why he feels drone technologies are superior to balloons when it comes to delivering internet access to the world’s unconnected.




Since the drones are essentially unmanned planes, Internet.org will be able to precisely control their location and movements, Zuckerberg wrote. That means they will be able to circle their coverage zones in tight circles, move easily to other coverage zones or fly themselves to a maintenance facility for repairs.

Project Loon balloons will basically be floating on the atmospheric winds. They’ll be able to steer themselves in part by adjusting their altitude, catching atmospheric cross-currents to change direction. But they certainly won’t have the controlled precision of winged aircraft.

Zuckerberg further wrote that the goal of any aerial broadband system should be to find that sweet spot in altitude that will allow them to fly higher than regulated airspace and the troposphere’s weather patterns, while still being close enough to the Earth’s surface to send out a strong broadband signal to the ground.

Both Loon and Internet.org’s drones would fly at the same altitude — about 12 miles up — but aircraft are better suited to dealing with the rigors of that height, Zuckerberg said. Loon balloons are being designed to stay aloft for 100 days – or three trips around the world. Zuckerberg said Internet.org might be able to extend some drones’ flights for years. From the paper:


“Based on these constraints, drones operating at 65,000 feet are ideal. At this altitude, a drone can broadcast a powerful signal that covers a city-sized area of territory with a medium population density. This is also close to the lowest altitude for unregulated airspace, and a layer in the atmosphere that has very stable weather conditions and low wind speeds. This means an aircraft can easily cruise and conserve power, while generating power through its solar panels during the day to store in its batteries for overnight use.

“With the efficiency and endurance of high altitude drones, it’s even possible that aircraft could remain aloft for months or years. This means drones have more endurance than balloons, while also being able to have their location precisely controlled. And unlike satellites, drones won’t burn up in the atmosphere when their mission is complete. Instead, they can be easily returned to Earth for maintenance and redeployment.”


Zuckerberg makes plenty of good points, but he does seem to be sidestepping the point that Google isn’t necessarily looking for precision and control in its aerial network. The goal of Loon is to quite literally blanket the stratosphere with internet radios, letting them float freely on east-west winds. Google needs control of these balloons only in the sense that it needs to keep them spaced evenly apart so they can provide consistent coverage and capacity as they pass overhead.



- A Project Loon Balloon (source: Google) -


In contrast, Internet.org wants to build a much more rigid network, with drones hovering over pre-defined population areas. That approach is probably a lot more efficient — Google Balloons will spend a lot of time beaming their signals into open ocean — but by definition that approach demands Internet.org have much more control over its aircraft.

Zuckerberg’s connectivity treatise had several more interesting nuggets. In the paper, Zuckerberg readily admitted that many of the technologies Internet.org is exploring are still in the experimental phase. For instance free-space optics technologies have been around for a while, but the type of free-space optics Facebook is talking about – pointing a laser mounted on fast-moving object at another fast-moving object – still needs plenty more research.

As for rural coverage, Internet.org also hasn’t settled on whether it will use geostationary satellites, which hover at fixed points relative to earth at far-distant orbits, or low-earth orbit satellite constellations, which whiz over our heads at a rapid pace. In the paper, Zuckerberg discussed the merits and drawbacks of both approaches.




And what’s particular intriguing is Zuckerberg broached the idea that Facebook and Internet.org might be looking beyond suburban and rural connectivity to connecting major population centers where the telecom carriers have focused their efforts.

“… in urban environments, wireless mesh networks can provide simple to deploy and cost effective solutions,” Zuckerberg wrote. “We will discuss this further in a later paper.” "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.720.619 von Popeye82 am 28.03.14 01:01:21

Zitat von Popeye82:


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Launch of Flagship Product, Alkaline84, Into So. California Marketplace - Jul 23, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Marketing Efforts, With Two of S. California's Premier Specialty Food Brokers" - Jul 25, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Secures Distribution for Alkaline84, in Las Vegas - Jul 30, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Builds Momentum, With Arizona Specialty Food Broker +Launch of Regional Sales Force" - Aug 1, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84, @Three Top Southern California Retail Chains - Aug 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Debut of Alkaline84, @Albertsons Supermarkets - Aug 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84 @Bashas' Supermarkets, Placement "Ensures Availability Throughout Key Arizona Health Oriented Water Market" - Aug 16, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "to Increase Production Capacity, to Meet "Projected" Demands" - Aug 21, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Achieves National Distribution Availability With UNFI Network, the "largest leading independent national distributor of natural, organic +specialty foods +related products including nutritional supplements, personal care items +organic produce in the United States" - Aug 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases National Distribution Footprint Through KeHE Distributors, serving >33.000 retailers across the US, Canada, Mexico, +the Caribbean - Sep 3, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Hits 48 More Stores in Arizona -- Management to Discuss Momentum During Upcoming Investor Call - Sep 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces " "LOI" to Purchase Bottling Plant" -- Today's Con-Call "Aims to Provide Market Perspective" - Sep 9, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Availability of Alkaline88 Through Amazon.com - Sep 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Products Now Available @Fry's Food Stores Inc., (a Division of Kroger Co.), whichs 119 Fry's Food Stores service >1.000.000 households/week - Oct 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Distribution Through Southern California Anheuser-Busch Affiliate, Alford Distributing Co. - Oct 10, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Product Visibility Continues to Grow With Placement at Smith's Food & Drug (a Division of Kroger Co.), "one of the nation's largest grocery retailers" - Oct 30 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Product Placement in Texas, Through Agreement With North Central Distributors of Dallas" - Oct 31, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Increases Oklahoma Market Position, Through Product Placement @BUY FOR LE$$ Retail Outlets", "Oklahoma's leading grocery provider of fresh, diverse, unique +economical food products" - Nov 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Ships Product to Two New Major Market Retailers, Company "Responds to Hispanic Retail Interest in Texas, üExpands Further Into Oklahoma" - Nov 14, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…

Alkaline Water Co. Joins With the Co-Sales Company, "Leading Western Region Independent Grocery Broker +National Network Partner" - Nov 18, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Contracts to Triple Manufacturing Capacity, in Southwest" - Nov 20, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Solidifies Presence in Texas, +Continues Eastward Expansion With Brookshire Grocery Company" - Dec 2, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Maximizes Market Penetration of South Central States", With ArchPoint Sales -- a Member of Beacon United®, a "venture of eight leading U.S. food Brokers" - Dec 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Continues Eastward Representation, With Blackford Brokerage" -A Member of Beacon United(R), "a venture of eight leading U.S. food brokers" - Dec 19, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Broker Agreement With Co-Sales Southern California Division, division of "a leading independent grocery broker" - Jan 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases Texas Market Penetration With United Supermarkets Distributor Agreement, which "currently service nearly one 1.000.000 guests, every week" - Jan 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Nature's Best, the "largest privately owned wholesaler-distributor of health +natural food products in the Natural Products Industry ", to Maximize Western Distribution - Jan 30, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Hy-Vee Stores, which "ranks among the top 25 supermarket chains +the top 50 private companies in the United States", to 'Increase Midwestern Product Placement' - Feb 18, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/02/alkali…
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The Alkaline Water Company "Expands Product Manufacturing Capabilities, Via Manufacturing Agreement with Brookshire's Grocery Company", a "Texas-based regional food chain comprised of >150 store locations", by "initially producing >30 truckloads of Alkaline88 product/month, from its manufacturing facility in Texas" - Mar 6, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Company Expands Presence in the Midwest, With Product Availability @Cosentino's Markets - Mar 10, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/alkaline-water-company-expands…


The Alkaline Water Co. Specialty Retail Positioning 'Gains Momentum', Beacon United® Affiliate, Co-Sales Company "Grows Alkaline88 Product Placement in California +Wisconsin" - Mar 11, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Partners With Smart & Final Stores, which "operates ~250 grocery +foodservice stores under the "Smart & Final," "Smart & Final Extra!" +"Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice" banners in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho +northern Mexico", "to Propel Bulk Packaged Alkaline 88, Into Western US Warehouse Retail Sector" - Mar 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Jewel-Osco Stores, a "leading regional grocer, with 176 stores across northern, central +western Illinois, eastern Iowa, +portions of northwest Indiana, with consumers from 80 percent of all households in the Chicago metropolitan area visit a Jewel-Osco store, @least once/month", "Deliver Alkaline88, to a Thirsty Chicagoland" - Mar 24, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Gains Numero Uno "Support in LA Retail" Marketplace - Mar 27, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…

The Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Associated Food Stores, a "cooperatively owned wholesale distributor to ~500 independently owned supermarkets, in an eight state region", to Build Relations Within Independent Retail Co-Op Market - Mar 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9787561

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.580.007 von Popeye82 am 11.01.12 17:40:04

Zitat von Popeye82: Barisan Gold - Announces Initial Abong Resource: 8.500.000 tonnes of 1.49g/t gold +10.7g/t silver, containing 405.000 ounces gold +2.900.000 ounces silver; Near-term focus @Abong will concentrate on growing the initial resource. Drilling conducted by EAMC as well as field exploration conducted both by EAMC +Barisan Gold have identified zones of potential extension to the current resource. To the northwest of the current resource, in the Bintang area, previous drilling has not closed off the deposit as the most northerly holes have all encountered mineralization. This is also the area of the resource where the highest grades have been returned. Barisan Gold has identified mineralized outcrops 2km north of the northernmost drill hole that returned assays of gold. To the northeast of the current resource, adjacent to the Bintang area, aeromagnetic surveys +filed exploration have identified a potential parallel system to Abong. Mineralized outcrops have been identified @surface 1.2km to the east of the eastern boundary of the resource pit shell; Abong deposit is located within the Barisan I Izin Usaha Pertambangan("IUP") owned by PT Linge Mineral Resources("PTLMR"). PTLMR is 80% directly owned by Barisan Gold, who is also the sole operator of the project +responsible for funding 100% of the expenses of the project until completion of a feasibility study. The Abong deposit is located within Production Forest as per the classifications of the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia("MoF"). Production Forest is one of the lowest levels of forest designations in Indonesia +carries no open-pit mining restrictions like in some other forest designation areas. Furthermore, all the prospective areas @Abong lie outside Primary Forest as per the classifications of the MoF with relations to the current two-year forestry moratorium - Jan 9, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/barisan-gold-announces-init…
www.barisangold.com/i/maps/BAR1040_Barisan_Gold_Corp_Graph_U…
www.barisangold.com/s/Abong.asp

Barisan Gold Intersects "up to" 190 Metres of 1.3 g/t Gold +0.6% Copper/1.4% Copper Equivalent, Within 348 Metres of 0.9 g/t Gold +0.4% Copper/1.0% Copper Equivalent) - Mar 30, 2014
www.barisangold.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=645171&_Type…

[Popeye82]

Rift Valley Resources - High Grade Rare Earth Results, @Longonjo Prospect - Mar 31, 2014

"Highlights":

+ 4m composite assays "up to" 11.32% TREO

+ All drill holes returned significant REE mineralisation from surface, over an area 600m x 500m

+ Mineralisation remains open in all directions +@depth

+ Broad mineralised intercepts from surface, including:

- 39m @4.48% TREO, from surface.
- 21m @5.33% TREO, from surface.
- 32m @4.94% TREO, from surface.
- 20m @6.75% TREO, from surface.


+ Located "proximal to National highway, railway +grid power"

+ Mr Gavin Beer appointed as consultant to the company ...
http://riftvalleyresources.com.au/images/stories/releases/20…

[Popeye82]

CFMEU slams Rio Tinto's warning, on robots replacing Aussie workers; The CFMEU has struck back, after Rio Tinto’s warned that Australian mining labour forces could be replaced by robots - MA/CFMEU - Mar 31, 2014

- B. Hagemann -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/cfmeu-slams-rio-tinto-s-warn…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.558.309 von Popeye82 am 03.03.14 23:55:43

Zitat von Popeye82: Destiny Media Technologies - Announces Filing of 'Global Patents, for Cross-Platform Playerless Streaming Technology' - Feb 12, 2014
www.dsny.com/node/1477


Destiny Media Technologies Announces 'Expected Approval, of European Watermarking Patent' - Feb , 2014
www.dsny.com/node/1479


North American 'Marketing Campaign for 'Clipstream® Cross-Platform Playerless Streaming Video Solution' Begins', this Week - Feb 25, 2014
www.dsny.com/node/1483


Sony Music Australia, subsisiary of "one of the leading manufacturers of electronic products for the consumer +professional market"; Chooses 'Play MPE(R)' - Feb 27, 2014
www.dsny.com/node/1487


Destiny Media Licenses 'Music Fingerprint' +'Meta Data from New Pre-Release Songs' to Shazam, the "world's leading media engagement company" - Mar 3, 2014
www.dsny.com/node/1489

Clipstream(R) Cross-Platform Playerless Streaming Video Solution Marketing Campaign Expanded, to Include Market Research Sites - Mar 31, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/clipstream-r-cross-platform-pl…
www.dsny.com/v7/pdfs/Jan%202014%20Investor%20Presentation_us…
http://dsny.com/v7/reg/reports/2014/Form%2010-Q1_%20Filed_20…
http://dsny.com/v7/news/media/craighallum_sept_13/ch3dsny.mp…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.557.889 von Popeye82 am 03.03.14 22:09:59

Zitat von Popeye82: PyroGenesis' Canada - "Novel Steam Plasma Arc "SPARC" Destruction System exceeds 99.9999% Commercial Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances", a "10x greater Destruction Efficiency as compared to the current requirement"; Of note, "certain ODS's generate 10.000 times more Green House Gases, when compared to CO2 emissions"; Gillian Holcroft: "Because ODS's are acknowledged to be "some of the most difficult substances to destroy", the ability to achieve >99.9999% destruction is "a key milestone +puts PyroGenesis ahead of the curve, in an increasingly regulated industry." The use of a steam plasma torch "allows for increased destruction capabilities +now enables PyroGenesis to efficiently +safely destroy an array of other hazardous "difficult to manage" chemicals" " - Nov 13, 2013
www.newswire.ca/en/story/1261073/pyrogenesis-novel-steam-pla…


PyroGenesis "Contracted by "Global Oil &Gas Company" to "Develop Game Changing Plasma Based Process" "; Gillian Holcroft: "Plasma based processes are "unique in that we can achieve extremely high temperatures, without the use of fossil fuels." This flexibility "allows PyroGenesis +its Client to "explore" cost effective, environmentally friendly +state of the art "approaches" for Oil +Gas processing." "Once " the process is proven on a pilot scale the next step will be an on-site commercial demonstration @the Client's industrial operation."; PyroGenesis will design, deliver +test a high temperature plasma based process, "which eventually would be integrated into the Client's existing oil +gas process", which will be completed in ~6 months; P. Peter Pascali: "We "are proud to be associated with an organization who is recognized as a leading developer of energy resources around the world +who does so in an environmentally responsible manner." We appreciate the confidence our client has shown in our engineering team +our technology." This contract "further demonstrates PyroGenesis' ability to leverage its core competencies to develop novel plasma-based solutions." The "successful commercialization of this process "will" " generate revenues in excess of 100.000.000 dollars to PyroGenesis, while @the same time providing our customer with significant competitive advantages" " - Nov 18, 2013
www.newswire.ca/en/story/1263203/pyrogenesis-contracted-by-g…


PyroGenesis 'highlighted as "one of the key technology providers" on the world's most advanced High Tech Air Craft Carrier', the USS Gerald Ford(CVN-78) carrier was christened two weeks ago +is "the 1st of the most advanced class of aircraft carriers ever built" with the last carrier being delivered over 10 years ago. PyroGenesis' patented Plasma Arc Waste Destruction System(PAWDS) was highlighted as "one of the key advanced technologies featured on this "state of the art vessel" "; P. P. Pascali: "This is "indeed a great moment not only for PyroGenesis, but Canada as a whole. " To have our technology highlighted as the "green technology of choice, on one of the most advanced technology platforms in the world " is "clearly a defining moment for Canada"; akin to the deployment of the CanadaArm on the International space station. This is the 1st new aircraft carrier class since the USS Nimitz in `68, +America's 1st new carrier of any kind, since the USS George H.W. Bush was completed in `03. The USS Gerald R. Ford is the "1st-of-its-class carrier, ushering in an era of high-tech aircraft carriers." So far two of Pyrogenesis' PAWDS systems have been ordered, but if the Nimitz-class carriers +Enterprise were to be replaced on a one-for-one basis, eleven carriers would be required over the life of the program, representing a revenue stream to PyroGenesis of @least $50.000.000, +this does not include revenues from PAWDS land based applications", G. Holcroft: "PyroGenesis' system was "chosen in a highly competitive environment; its design is five times smaller +half the weight of a conventional marine incinerator." The launch of the USS Gerald Ford "reaffirms PAWDS as a "proven +state of the art solution for waste management, +underscores PyroGenesis' ability to handle extremely complex/hazardous waste challenges, that no other technology can contend with." As such PyroGenesis is expanding the use of PAWDS as a mobile land based waste destruction solution for hazardous liquid +gaseous wastes" - Nov 26, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-highlighted-one-ke…


PyroGenesis Announces Expansion into Europe, with a ~ $4.000.000 Commercial Sale of its Patented Plasma Waste to Energy System; In `10 PyroGenesis delivered its 1st Plasma Waste to Energy System to the US Air Force which was accepted by the military in `11. The system is "designed to transform all types of waste(without the need for pre-sorting) into useful products(electricity +construction material) without generating any hazardous by-products". This capability "has particular resonance within the European marketplace where the options for conventional land-fill are limited +the cost for destruction of industrial +hazardous waste is extremely high" - Dec 2, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-announces-expansio…


PyroGenesis signs $1.500.000 Agreement, with "Leading Appliance Recycler" - Jan 7, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-signs-1-5m-agreeme…


PyroGenesis "Secures Ownership to "High-Tech Multi-Million Dollar Plasma Pilot Facility", for Advanced Material Production; Nanotechnology; 3-D Printing", from a "multinational Mining +Metallurgical Company" - Jan 14, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-secures-ownership-…


PyroGenesis Secures Additional Contract, from "Global Oil & Gas Company" - Jan 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-secures-additional…

PyroGenesis "on Schedule to Deliver its 2nd Commercial Marine Plasma System, for the US Navy's Latest Ford-class Aircraft Carrier (US$5.500.000)"; "Leads to Mobile Land-Based Application" - Feb 13, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-schedule-deliver-s…" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-schedule-deliver-s…


PyroGenesis Secures 4th Contract, from "Global Oil &Gas Company"; Oil &Gas Sales "Top $700K" in Last 10 Months; The "success of these projects will not only improve this Client's ability to expand its production capability, but will also reduce costs +enable them to incorporate sustainable plasma-based solutions, within their Oil & Gas operations" - Feb 19, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-secures-fourth-con…


PyroGenesis Announces Contract to use its Plasma Waste Destruction System, for Decommissioning Operations on a European NATO Base; Follow-on Contracts " "expected" to exceed $10.000.000" - FY/NATO, MONTREAL - Mar 3, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-announces-contract…[/quote]



PyroGenesis Signs $15.000.000 'Letter Of Intent' for the Sale of Multiple Powder Production Systems for 3D Printing, with "International Large-Scale Manufacturing Customer"; P. P. Pascali: "One of the limiting factors in the full commercialization of 3D printing for metal products is the availability of high-quality, high-purity metal powder. Our platform is a proven product with completed commercial sales having already taken place in North America +Europe. A "successful conclusion of this 'LOI' will result in the rapid deployment of our powder production platform for 3D printing, thus accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing world-wide". This "is only @the 'LOI stage' +one should consider this news in that light. However, we have made sufficient progress to be 'highly confident' that a contract will be concluded in short order; which once again underscores the success PyroGenesis is having, in deploying its core plasma technology to 'niche high-margin applications' +in multiple units" "; G. Holcroft: "Our Customer "is looking to PyroGenesis +its plasma-based technology, to ensure a strategic +continuous supply of metal powder feedstock for their own internal 3D printing production use". 3D-printed metal components " "will" 'transform' manufacturing in the coming years in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical +consumer good"." - Mar 31, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pyrogenesis-signs-15mm-letter-…
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Soros promotes oil sales, to punish Putin; The billionaire philanthropist George Soros is lobbying for the release of more reserves on the market, to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin - M.com/O.com - Mar 31, 2014

- Charles Kennedy -
www.mining.com/web/soros-promotes-oil-sales-to-punish-putin/…

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Frankfurt picked, as European renminbi hub - CER/R - Mar 31, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65484

"Germany and China signed an agreement through their central banks on Friday that could turn Frankfurt into a renminbi-trading center, in what comes as China’s latest attempt to internationalize its currency, Reuters reported.

The deal will strengthen trade ties between the two countries. Their annual trade flows exceed Chinese trade with France, Britain and Italy combined. Up to now, strict currency controls mean the renminbi was not freely convertible, making transactions in the currency impractical for all but the largest European companies that have the clout to involve China’s central bank in a deal. "

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Xi says China has "no private interest" in Ukraine - CER/WSJ - Mar 31, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65485

"China has refused to take sides on Russia's annexation of Crimea, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Speaking in Berlin on Friday during his first European tour, Xi said China had "no private interest in the Ukraine question,” dashing hopes in the West that Beijing could turn more critical of its Russian ally. “All involved parties should continue to aim for a political and diplomatic solution of the conflict,” Xi told reporters at a joint press briefing with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, adding that the Ukraine situation was “extremely complex.” "

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New anti-graft rules, to smooth urbanization - CER/R/XNA - Mar 31, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65483

"China plans to crack down on graft and abuse of power in the real estate sector, Reuters reported, citing a Friday report by the official Xinhua news agency.

The new draft rules set conditions for the application, allocation, use and rent of public housing as well as subsidies and administrative oversight, strengthening penalties for fraud and illegal use of public housing. The anti-corruption measures are part of an urbanization program in which millions of Chinese will migrate into cities from the countryside, underpinning a restructuring of the country's economy. "

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China's big banks >doubled debt write-offs last year - CER/FT - Mar 31, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65486

"China's biggest banks more than doubled their bad loan write-offs in 2013, the latest indication of the turbulence now buffeting China's financial system, Financial Times reported.

The five biggest Chinese banks, which account for more than half of all loans in the country, removed US$9.5 billion (RMB59 billion) from their books in debts that could not be collected, according to their 2013 results. That was up 127% from 2012, and the highest since the banks were rescued from insolvency, recapitalized and publicly listed over the past decade. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.570.933 von Popeye82 am 05.03.14 19:35:20

Zitat von Popeye82: Maya Gold &Silver - Acquires the Boumadine Polymetalic Mine(Zn, Pb, Ag +Au) in Morocco, with "historical resources" of 4.096.000tonnes grading 3.8% Zn, 1.5% Pb, 200 g/t Ag(23.900.000 oz) +3.50 g/t Au(418.000 oz), including surface tailings, represents "one of the most 'prospective' mining terrane within the Kingdom of Morocco" - Mar 4, 2013
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-acquires-the-boum…


Maya Announces " "Potential" Quantity +Grade" -of 1.000.000 to 1.200.000 Tonnes Grading Between 360 +380g/t Ag(11.000.000 -14.000.000 Ounces) +1st Underground Drilling Results, @Zgounder - Aug 14, 2013
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-announces-potential-quantity-…


Maya Gold &Silver - Intersects "up to" 18.6meters @1.494g/t Ag, @its Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco, expects to complete +release resources estimates on Zgounder by the end November of the current year - Oct 31, 2013
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-intersected-1494g…


Maya Gold &Silver Files NI43-101 on Historical Resources, @Boumadine - Nov 6, 2013
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-files-ni43-101-on…


Maya Gold & Silver Reports 1st NI 43-101 Mineral Resources Estimate, @the Zgounder Silver Mine: 11.205.000 Ounces @~393g/t Ag M/I/I - Feb 19, 2014
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-reports-first-ni-…


Maya Gold & Silver Reports 'Positive NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment' - Mar 5, 2014

"HLs:"

+ A mining life of 10 years, with the current resources;

+ 1st year silver production of 647.000 ounces, followed by a regular production of 1.027.000 ounces/year;

+ Very high mill feed grade estimated @360g/t Ag;

+ Total operating cost of USD113.46/tonne(averaged over the expected mine's life);

+ Additional capex requirements of USD3.800.000, including the concentrator expansion;

+ Internal rate of return of 174 per cent;

+ Net present value of USD65.900.000(discounted @6.5 per cent) @silver price of USD22/ounce;

+ The Zgounder PEA was prepared as a strictly underground mine related solely to the mineral resources reported on Feb 19, `14. ...
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-reports-positive-…

Maya Gold & Silver Completes CAD 10.000.000 Financing - Mar 28, 2014
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-completes-cad-10-…
http://mayagoldsilver.com/wp-content/images/Maya_Gold_And_Si…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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American Biomass Council "applauds Obama methane reduction plan" - BD/ABC, WASHINGTON - Mar 31, 2014

- I. Lane -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/03/31/american-biomass-c…

"In Washington, the American Biomass Council applauded the Obama administration’s newly unveiled national plan to reduce methane emissions. The construction of new biogas systems is supported in the plan, as biogas systems convert organic materials which might otherwise be the source of methane emissions into renewable electrify and fuel, as well as soil amendment that reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.

The Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions is a part of the Obama administration’s Climate Action Plan which was released last June. The methane strategy includes three specific provisions which help the biogas industry: the creation of a National Biogas Roadmap; an agreement between the USDA and U.S. dairies to voluntarily reduce agricultural methane emissions by 25 percent by 2020; and the direct support of biogas system deployment by providing financial and technical assistance through voluntary programs. "

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"Superfast networking gear maker Arista files to go public" - GO - Mar 31, 2014

- Stacey Higginbotham -
http://gigaom.com/2014/03/31/superfast-networking-gear-maker…
www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1596532/000119312514122171/d…

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Venture Minerals Rohstoffkolumne - SC-I - Mar 31, 2014
www.smallcap-investor.de/downloads/VentureMinerals_310314.pd…

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Start-up " "promises" to revolutionise shrimp farming" - SciDevNet/WF/F, LONDON - Mar , 2014

"Speed read"

+ Bacteria eat the shrimp's waste, +provide them with a food source

+ The 'IKEA-like' units use a special starch source, to rapidly grow the bacteria

+ But there is doubt that the system will use less energy than traditional methods ...
www.scidev.net/global/fisheries/news/start-up-promises-to-re…

"A UK start-up says it has developed a low-cost, ecological alternative to traditional shrimp farming by using bacteria as both a water filter and food for its shrimp.

IKEA-like portable units using microbes and solar power to cheaply grow shrimp indoors could transform the booming aquaculture sector and prevent further environmental degradation, according to its inventors.

If made available to farmers in developing countries, the technology could help tackle malnourishment while reducing environmental degradation, and all at a lower cost than current shrimp production, they say.

Founded by biochemical engineering students from University College London, the start-up Marizca is producing whiteleg shrimp in central London in its first trial operations.

Global production of farmed shrimp has been growing at about ten per cent a year, according to conservation charity the World Wildlife Fund, and farmed shrimp now accounts for about 55 per cent of global shrimp production.

But the industry has been criticised over the past decade for environmentally damaging practices, that that lead to the destruction of mangrove forests and pollution caused by effluent from shrimp ponds.

Marizca co-founder Leonardo Rios says the firm's indoor units will avoid the problems caused by creating outdoor shrimp farms in fragile environments.

While such indoor facilities are normally expensive to run, Rios says the use of water-purifying bacteria in their units means less water and energy is needed. Also, the microorganisms meet up to 30 per cent of the shrimp's food needs.

"The bacteria eat the shrimp waste and, at the same time, the shrimp eat the bacteria when they have reached a certain size," he says. "It makes producing shrimp a lot cheaper."

Using microorganisms in aquaculture — a technology called biofloc — is not new.

Several such operations exist worldwide, but so far they have had limited reach, according to Michael Phillips, a researcher at WorldFish, a non-profit aquaculture research centre.

"Biofloc is not yet widely applied because the technology is not yet perfected or even widely available," he says.

What is new about Marizca's biofloc technology is the use of a "unique" starch source, according to Rios. He says the starch helps create prolific microorganism growth.

Current interest in biofloc stems from a research drive to find an alternative food source for farmed shrimp. According to Phillips, most shrimp farms rely on industrial feed made partly from fishmeal, a practice that many see as unsustainable.

"A criticism of the industry has been that you are feeding aquatic animals to grow another aquatic animal and that it's not an efficient way of producing shrimp or fish for human food," he says.

Globally, shrimp farms account for more than a quarter of fishmeal consumption, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.

Rios believes his units, which are designed "like IKEA furniture", could benefit food-insecure regions.

"Our units are easy to transport, to automate and use, and consume very few external materials," says Rios. "They use so little energy that potentially they could be solar-powered, so we believe that working with the right NGO, we could really help tackle malnourishment."

With Marizca's system, the shrimp are grown in layered trays with about 300 animals per square metre. One unit can produce roughly 10,000 shrimp every three months — fairly standard figures for an intensive shrimp operation, but with much lower operational costs, according to Rios.

Nonetheless, the technology's broader relevance to small-scale shrimp farmers, who constitute the majority of the industry in many developing countries, is not guaranteed.

Phillips questions whether a closed, indoor system would really require less energy than the open-air ponds in which shrimp are usually farmed in developing countries.

"I would imagine that the energy required for production would be more substantial [in these units] than in less-intensive ponds found in warmer tropical regions," he says.

But he adds that biofloc technology could help shrimp farmers globally if it were widely adopted.

Pending licensing, and with funding from UK investment firm Student Upstarts, Rios says the first batch of Marizca's London-produced shrimp will be on sale within the year. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.136.902 von Popeye82 am 08.05.12 17:57:22

Zitat von Popeye82: Tawana Resources NL - Mofe Creek Iron Ore License Granted in Liberia; Len Kolff: "This represents an exciting opportunity to explore highly prospective Archean geology within one of Liberia’s historic premier iron districts +a further extension of the Company’s commitment to rapid growth in West Africa. Initial reconnaissance sampling is very promising, returning >49% Fe with low impurities +with the project located only 25 km from the coast, adjacent to a heavy haul railway +only 65 km to an existing deep water port it is certainly in a good location" - Nov 29, 2011

HL:

+ 285 km2 Mineral Reconnaissance License granted(100% TAW)

+ Licence 10 km along strike from historic Bomi Hills Fe ore mine; historic production of 50 Mt high-grade DSO magnetite @64 -66% Fe, 4 -6% SiO2, 0.75 -1.50% Al2O3 +0.09-1.00% P

+ Large, discrete magnetic anomalies over a 35 km strike @Mofe Creek comparable to 15 km strike @Bomi Hills

+ Coarse grained magnetite iron formation +massive magnetite observed in outcrop +road cuttings

+ Initial reconnaissance sampling returns results of 49.2% Fe, 27.3% SiO2, 1.1% Al2O3, 0.008% P +1.7% LOI in rock chips

+ Licence 25 km from coast, is adjacent to an abandoned heavyhaul railway +only 65 km from the deep sea port of Monrovia

+ Target types; high-grade magnetite DSO +weathered, soft magnetite iron formation for beneficiation

+ Potential exists for rapid development of low capital intensity DSO Fe ore project generating significant cash flow ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TAW&E=ASX&N=365892


Tawana Resources NL - Mofe Creek Iron Project Strike Extensions Secured; L. Kolff: "This "represents an exciting opportunity to explore highly prospective Archean geology within one of Liberia’s historic premier iron ore districts." Initial reconnaissance sampling is very promising, returning >60% Fe with low impurities whilst the project is located only 25 km from the coast, adjacent to a heavy haul railway +only 65 km to an existing deep water port" - May 8, 2012

+ Mofe Creek Strike extensions secured via Binding Option Agreement with Liberian exploration company

+ 48 km strike length of highly prospective itabirite interpreted

+ DSO lump magnetite averages 63.8% Fe +low contaminants

+ Coarse grained itabirite averages 35 -50% Fe with low contaminants

+ Licence 10 km along strike from abandoned Bomi Hills Fe ore mine; +50.000.000 t DSO magnetite & +100.000.000 t sinter feed

+ Large discrete magnetic anomalies comparable to Bomi Hills

+ Licence 25 km from coast, adjacent to an decommissioned heavyhaul railway +only 65 km from the deep sea port of Monrovia

+ Aeromagnetics survey planned for July ´12

+ "Potential exists for rapid development of low capital intensity DSO Fe ore project generating significant cash flow" ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TAW&E=ASX&N=373150

Tawana declares maiden resource @Liberia iron-ore project: 61.900.000 tonnes @33% Fe I/I - Mar 31, 2014

+ Maiden Mineral Resource estimate for the Mofe Creek Project -of 61.900.000t @33% Fe

+ Includes an Indicated Mineral Resource -of 16.200.000t @35.4% Fe

+ Only 8km of a 'potential' 65km "prospective strike" drilled to date; "potential" exists to significantly increase the current resource

+ The resource is coarse-grained, friable itabirite mineralisation, readily upgradable +outcropping from surface, leading to "potentially" low stripping ratios for mine development

+ Mineralisation upgradable to a "potential" 62-68% Fe premium product, with extremely low Silica +Alumina levels(<3%)

+ Scoping Study well advanced; completion targeted for Jul `14 ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TAW&E=ASX&N=404358
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TAW&E=ASX&N=403933
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TAW&E=ASX&N=404313

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POET Technologies - "Adds Key Staff, +Files 'Strategic Patent Applications', for 'POET-Based Quantum Computing' " - Mar 31, 2014
http://poet-technologies.com/poet-technologies-adds-key-staf…
http://poet-technologies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/POET…

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Ascot Resources - Updated Resource Estimate, @Premier: 3.969.000 Ounces @~0.80g/t Au +39.021.000 Ounces @~7.0g/t Ag I/I - May 31, 2014
www.ascotresources.ca/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=644873&_Ty…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.670.791 von Popeye82 am 21.03.14 04:45:56

Zitat von Popeye82: Mokopane iron ore project "is a 'world class' asset" - Obtala - SG - Nov 27, 2011
www.steelguru.com/raw_material_news/Mokopane_iron_ore_projec…




Obtala Resources Plc - Resource Estimate on Mokopane Iron Ore Project totals 633.600.000t @~46% Fe2O3, 11.1% TiO2 +0.29% V205 I/I; input database for the mineral resource estimation exercises consists of 3,140.73m in 14 diamond drillholes; has interests of 32% and 34.25% in the underlying subsidiaries that hold the licences over the Mokopane Iron Ore Project; Francesco Scolaro: "I am very pleased with the progress +advances in understanding that has been made on the Mokopane Iron Ore Project. The Mokopane Iron Ore deposit is located in one of the most advanced mining regions in the world with the potential to grow into a world class asset. This initial JORC compliant resource is based principally on only one of the four farms held under licence +suggests great upside potential for the project as a whole. These results highlight what an attractive investment this is, +confirms the quality of the Bushveld management team. I look forward to progressing the project further in the coming months +remain confident of the upside potential of this project for our shareholders" - Nov 25, 2011

HL:

+ Mineral resource estimation +CPR completed

+ Confirmation of robust vanadiferous titanomagnetite(or VTM) mineralisation(the P-Q Zone) averaging between 40 +50 metres in thickness

+ Combined Indicated +Inferred Resources >600.000.000t

+ The P-Q Zone is consistently developed along a strike of 4,200m on only the one farm tested to date +is open ended to the north +south with potential extension onto the remaining farms under licence


- Indicated Mineral Resource for the P-Q Zone, to a vertical depth of 200m using a 35% Fe2O3 cut-off grade:

260.200.000t @46.3% Fe2O3, 11.3% TiO2 +0.18% V205

- Inferred Mineral Resource for the P-Q Zone, to a vertical depth depth of 400m from surface using a 35% Fe2O3 cut-off grade:

307.200.000t @45.6% Fe2O3, 11.5% TiO2 +0.19% V205


+ Main Magnetite Layer("MML") mineral resource estimate reported from two/four farms held under licence:

- Inferred Resource for the Main Magnetite Layer, to a vertical depth of 100m using a 40% Fe2O3 cut-off grade:

66.200.000t @53.1% Fe2O3, 9.2% TiO2 +1.24% V205


+ Project area is situated within the Northern Lobe of the Bushveld Igneous Complex("BIC (SNP: ^BICY - news) ") +covers the top portion of the Main Zone("MZ") +the entire Upper Zone("UZ"). The BIC is the world's largest +economically most important layered complex +is known for the remarkable geological +geochemical continuity of the overall magmatic stratigraphy. Individual units +layers can frequently be traced for tens of kilometres along strike

+ Completed drilling to date, combined with aeromagnetic +geochemistry interpretation suggests a substantial mineral resource with potential for significant extension

+ project is located, ~60km from Polokwane +is in close proximity to several large scale mining operations +associated mining infrastructure

+ Over the next 12 months, BRL's work programme will continue to focus on the objective of proving the continuity +grade of mineralization along strike +down dip. Activities include:

- Acquisition +interpretation of ground geophysics data
- Geological mapping
- Diamond Drilling -regular grid based wide spaced diamond drilling programme
- Initiate pre-feasibility study
- Mineralogical studies +metallurgical test work +initial processing plant design
- Bulk sampling programme
- Preliminary financial evaluation
- Acquisition of additional projects through in-house target generation ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Obtala-Resources-Ltd-Resour…


Bushveld Minerals - Resource Update -to 818.000.000 tonnes @~32% Fe, ~11.6% TiO2 +~0.25% V2O5 I/I - Feb 7, 2013
ww1.investorrelations.co.uk/feed/custom/bushveld/regulatoryn…


Bushveld Minerals - signs "MOU" with Chinese group on P-Q iron Project, subsidiary of the "largest construction company in the world +No. 112 among all multinationals in the Fortune Global 500, one of China's largest state-owned infrastructure development companies +one of the largest customers to Chinese steel mills" - Dec 9, 2013
http://ww1.investorrelations.co.uk/feed/custom/bushveld/regu…


Bushveld targets maiden phosphate resource estimate - Mar 19, 2014
ww1.investorrelations.co.uk/feed/custom/bushveld/regulatoryn…


Multicommodity projects "rolling out on Bushveld’s rich northern limb"[+Video] - MW/CMR, JOHANNESBURG - Mar 20, 2014

- M. Creamer -
www.miningweekly.com/article/multi-commodity-projects-rollin…

"Multicommodity-focused projects embracing iron-ore, vanadium, titanium and phosphate are rolling out on the rich northern limb of South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, a huge mineral repository best known for its world-leading platinum and chrome endowment.

Currently some of the Bushveld’s least-mined metals and minerals are beginning to come to the fore as experienced South African geologists prove up the area as a new iron-ore province with strong titanium and vanadium by-products.

The Council for Geoscience estimates that the Bushveld hosts between 25-billion tons and 27-billion tons of iron-ore and the metallurgical impediments that have stood in the way of easy exploitation have been steadily removed.

In addition, the Bushveld granites contain tin, as well as fluoride, uranium, base metals and rare earths.

“All of a sudden, if you look at the area, it’s probably the richest piece of real estate on the planet ,” Bushveld Minerals technical director, Professor Richard Viljoen, formerly of the University of the Witwatersrand, tells Mining Weekly Online in a video interview (see attached).

The London Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals itself has what its CEO Fortune Mojapelo describes as “very systematic” multicommodity project implementation, which takes full advantage of all of the credits of every available commodity.

There is thus another Merensky reef story unfolding outside of the traditional platinum and chromium paradigm.

“Getting this right has huge implications for the Bushveld Complex, which to date has not really been exploited from an iron-ore, vanadium and titanium perspective,” Mojapelo points out.

Bushveld Minerals’ first drill hole intersected a very thick titanium-magnetite layer, from which the company has developed a 718-million-ton multi-commodity resource.

The company now has four key platforms made up of iron-ore, vanadium, tin, and with the acquisition late last year of ASX-listed Lemur Resources, a large coal deposit in Madagascar, as well as a relatively high junior-miner cash balance of $16-million.

Bushveld Minerals’ parallel iron-ore and vanadium deposits are 1.5 km apart, which positions them well for the sharing of infrastructure, including initial processing infrastructure.

Critical to the company’s iron-ore success is being able to extract the vanadium, titanium and even the phosphate credits through the vertical integration of mining and processing and the implementation of value-adding production, which fits hand-and-glove the South African government’s beneficiation policy.

The project is not only close to rail infrastructure, but also to large beneficiation-supporting coal deposits.

The iron-ore project, which has an opencastable resource along a strike of 6 km, has the potential to be fast-tracked.


OLD ZAAIPLAATS TIN

In the vicinity of the old Zaaiplaats tin operation – which is 10 km west of the Bushveld Minerals’ iron-ore, titanium and vanadium project – a thick, low-grade opencastable tin deposit is being delineated.

Director and former Wits Professor, Morris Viljoen, and his technical team, are studying the tin mineralisation of the upper part of the granites that overlie the iron-ore layer.

The Zaaiplaats and Groenfontein areas have been drilled out and the company is looking forward to relatively easy outcrop mining.

Currently, the company has a proven resource of 18 500 t, which it wants to increase and take to production.

“It’s not a very capital expenditure-heavy operation and it’s not infrastructure constrained,” says Mojapelo, who would like to see it generating cash in the near term.

No tin is produced in South Africa and the company is keen to restart it and create a potentially listable tin platform.


LEMUR RESOURCES

Lemur Resources, which Bushveld Minerals acquired late last year, is drilling out a 136-million-ton thermal coal resource in southern Madagascar, where it is working with the government to set up a power project.

With many up-and-coming Madagascan mineral projects also concentrated in the south, Lemur CEO Anthony Viljoen sees strong offtake for its coal and also hopes to realise an export component, which would take advantage of Madagascar being a few days shorter sailing distance to the Indian market than Richards Bay Coal Terminal.

In addition, Lemur is looking in Southern Africa for either early-stage greenfield coal acquisitions or large-project acquisitions as part of a consortium.

Meanwhile, Bushveld Minerals is continuing to immerse itself in the discovery of early-stage projects under the guiding philosophy of only developing prospects that are low on the cost curve, have scale potential and which can become platforms for strategic partnerships with operational companies. "

Agreement to acquire Zaaiplaats Tin Tailings Dump, "estimated" to contain between 2.600 +4.500 tonnes of tin - Mar 25, 2014
ww1.investorrelations.co.uk/feed/custom/bushveld/regulatoryn…


Bushveld hikes iron-ore project resource -to 991.000.000 tonnes @33.5% Fe, 10.70% TiO2 +0.20% V2O5 I/I - Mar 31, 2014
ww1.investorrelations.co.uk/feed/custom/bushveld/regulatoryn…
www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5481D_-2014-3-30.pdf
www.bushveldminerals.com/upload/content/bmn_proactive_invest…
www.bushveldminerals.com/upload/content/bushveld%20minerals%…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.922.423 von Popeye82 am 19.03.12 12:15:43

Zitat von Popeye82: [KAS] Achmmach Resource Upgrade - Australianinvestor - 16-Aug-2010
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=38841
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=KAS&E=ASX&N=501700

"Kasbah Resources Limited today announced Meknes Resource Definition Drilling targeting potentially underground mineable tin mineralisation has exceeded expectations and provides larger than expected first indicated resource estimate tonnages for Achmmach.

Quantitative Group (QG) have estimated: 2.2 Mt of Indicated Mineral Resource @ 0.8% tin; 4.8 Mt of Inferred Mineral Resource at 0.8% tin; and Total 7.0 Mt of Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources at 0.8% tin.

Drilling has increased confidence in continuity of the mineralisation both in terms of tonnes and tin grade.

Exploration targets below East Zone potentially contain an additional 4-8 M tonnes of tin mineralisation at a grade of 0.5% - 1% tin.

Drilling at Achmmach continues to test strike and depth extensions at Meknes, Fez and Marrakech. "


Kasbah Resources - Acquires Bou El Jaj Tin Prospect; W. Bramwell: "Bou El Jaj is a very strategic acquisition for Kasbah due to its proximity to Achmmach. This is an emerging tin belt +expanding our exploration program within this tin belt to increase our tin inventory is consistent with the Company‟s growth strategy. Post transfer of the Bou El Jaj permits, the Kasbah exploration team will commence ground work in preparation for a drilling program in ´12" - Dec 5, 2011

+ Kasbah has signed an agreement to acquire the Bou El Jaj(BLJ) Tin Prospect in Morocco;

+ BLJ is a prospective outcropping tin target within trucking distance of Achmmach(8km);

+ Tin grades to 17.9% Sn defined by Kasbah rock chip sampling;

+ BLJ has previously been explored by the Bureau des Recherches et de Partcipations Minieres(BRPM) by diamond drilling, gallery development +surface trenching;

+ BLJ is the southernmost extension of a mineralised corridor that is ~2.5 to 3 kilometres wide +nearly 12 kilometres long in strike that extends south south-west from Achmmach;

+ The tin mineralisation is clearly associated with a regional magnetic feature which also hosts the Achmmach tin mineralisation. Rock chip sampling by Kasbah confirms presence of outcropping tin mineralisation in the area previously explored by BRPM; +

+ The transfer of the tenements to Kasbah has commenced. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=KAS&E=ASX&N=570221




Kasbah Resources - Toyota Tsusho to acquire interest in Achmmach Tin Project, a Toyota Group Company +Asia’s premier tin trading house +among the largest trading companies in the world , trades ~8% of the global tin market &>50% of all tin consumed in Japan; Final Payment +signing of a joint venture agreement will secure Toyota Tsusho’s 20% interest +entitle Toyota Tsusho, on mutually agreeable commercial terms, to a minimum 20% off take of tin produced from these two exploitation permits - Mar 12, 2012
www.kasbahresources.com/cms/attachments/819_1087938.pdf


Kasbah Resources - Resource Upgrade Delivers 150% Increase in Contained Tin, to "one of the largest + highest quality hard rock tin projects in development in the world"; Wayne Bramwell: "This is an outstanding achievement +a credit to the efforts of the Kasbah Exploration +Resource Development team. The latest drilling has effectively bridged the Gap Zone +has linked the resource across 1.5 km of the Meknes Trend" - Mar 20, 2012

+ New Mineral Resource estimate for the Achmmach Tin Project delivers Indicated +Inferred resources of 14.600.000 tonnes @0.9% tin for 135.000 tonnes of contained tin

+ Significant increase in all key resource metrics from the ´10 estimate including:

- 150% increase in contained tin
- 141% increase in indicated resource tonnage
- 109% increase in total resource tonnage
- 94% increase in inferred tonnage
- 12% increase in resource grade


+ Meknes Trend defined over a strike length in excess of 1.5 km +remains open to west, east +@depth

+ Significant potential to further enhance project economics by further drilling of Meknes Trend +parallel tin lodes

+ The pre-feasibility study(PFS) will be completed in April +the 5 diamond rigs @Achmmach will continue with in-fill and extensional drilling of the Meknes Trend as Kasbah advances towards the delivery of a 2nd resource upgrade mid-year. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=KAS&E=ASX&N=582593


Western Zone Shallows Resource Upgrade - Feb 6, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=KAS&E=ASX&N=666858

Kasbah Delivers Achmmach Feasibility Study, " "eyes" Africa’s largest, world’s 8th-largest tin project" - Mar 31, 2014

"Highlights include":

+ a Maiden Ore Reserve -of 8.450.000t @0.78% Sn, for 65.400t of contained tin

+ mine life of 9 years

+ underground access via twin declines

+ long-hole open stoping, with paste fill has been selected as the most appropriate mining method

+ average production of 1.000.000t/a is scheduled to produce, ~5.300t of tin in concentrate/annum

+ pre-production capital cost of US$181.000.000

+ on an after tax, ungeared basis(using a spot Sn price of US$23.025/tonne +an 8% discount rate), the DFS delivers a Net Present Value of US$126.000.000, with an Internal rate of return of 23.3%

+ Life of mine 'C3 cash costs' of US$15.309/t of tin

+ a payback period of 3.2 years

+ @this scale Achmmach "would" become the 8th largest tin mine in the World, +the largest in Africa(Figure 1)


Incorporating the Western Zone Shallows(WZS) into the mine schedule "may" provide early ore to the Achmmach mill, +enhance the project economics

- on an after tax, ungeared basis(using a spot Sn price of US$23.025/tonne +an 8% discount rate) the WZS "could" deliver an incremental benefit of
~US $7.000.000

- geotechnical drilling +metallurgical testwork is being planned, to upgrade the WZS to Reserve status.


Project financing +off-take discussions can now proceed. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=KAS&E=ASX&N=672539
www.brrmedia.com/event/122755
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=KAS&E=ASX&N=671982
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Zitat von Popeye82: Cokal - US$150.000.000 Funding Offer - Dec 4, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CKA&E=ASX&N=660783


2.000.000t/y Bumi Barito coal mine to cost $75.000.000 –Cokal - MW, PERTH - Feb 13, 2014

- E. Swanepoel, M. Webb -
www.miningweekly.com/article/2mty-bumi-barito-coal-mine-to-c…
www.cokal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014.02.13-CKA-A…
www.cokal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014.02.11-CKA-A…

"A definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Bumi Barito Mineral (BBM) coal project, in Indonesia, has confirmed ASX-listed Cokal’s confidence that the project could be developed at a low capital cost.

The company revealed on Thursday that a capital investment of $75-million would be required to support the two-million-tonne-a-year operation. Based on the current resource of 261-million tonnes, the project would have an estimated life of ten years.

Operating costs for the BBM project have been estimated at an average free-on-board cost of $97/t, on the basis that the mining, hauling and barging equipment would be supplied by contractors.

The project was estimated to have an after-tax net present value of $366-million and an internal rate of return of 134%.

The mine plan is based on an opencut operation, with the coal to be transported 774 km from the mine site to an ocean-going vessel at Taboneo, in the Java Sea. The transportation of the coal would involve four stages, including trucking, shallow draft barges, ocean-going barges and a floating crane transshipper to the ocean-going vessels.

The coal extracted at BBM would either be processed through a coal handling and preparation plant, or screed as direct ship product coal.

“The DFS confirms that BBM is an economically and technically robust project,” said Cokal CEO and chairperson Peter Lynch.

“We are now focused on obtaining our final forestry approval, which will enable construction to start. The approval has been progressing well and all necessary sign-offs have been obtained and it is now before the Ministry for final approval.”

Lynch added that Cokal was also in discussions with a number of parties to complete project financing.

“I am confident of unlocking further value at BBM by not only accessing a larger portion of the coal resource currently not included in the study, through efficient underground methods, but also adding to the coal resource by exploring the remaining 60% of BBM’s metallurgical coal deposit,” he said. "

Cokal secures financing, for Indonesia project - MW/CMR, PERTH - Mar 31, 2014

- E. Swanepoel -
www.miningweekly.com/article/cokal-secures-financing-for-bbm…
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CKA&E=ASX&N=672527
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CKA&E=ASX&N=669640
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"ASX-listed Cokal has secured a funding package of up to $150-million from Platinum Partners to progress its Bumi Barito Mineral (BBM) coal project, in Indonesia.

Cokal told shareholders on Monday that the facility would be sufficient to fund the construction and commissioning of the two-million-tonne-a-year BBM project, as well as working capital requirements during the phased development.

The facility would be available for a period of up to two years, with final payment scheduled for between two and three years after draw-down, at an interest rate of 13% plus fees.

The facility was subject to a marketing fee of 3% on the gross sales of coal produced at BBM and a 1% royalty on the gross sales.

Cokal CEO and chairperson Peter Lynch said on Monday that the funding agreement with Platinum Partners built on the major advances achieved at the BBM project this year, which included a resource upgrade of 340% and the release of a definitive feasibility study.

The feasibility study estimated that a capital investment of $75-million would be required to build the operation. Based on the current resource of 261-million tonnes, the project would have an estimated life of ten years.

Operating costs for the BBM project have been estimated at an average free-on-board cost of $97/t, on the basis that the mining, hauling and barging equipment would be supplied by contractors.

Lynch said that Cokal’s focus was on obtaining the final forestry approval, which would enable construction to start.

“With this approval, and now with financing almost in place, we should be able to rapidly proceed into construction.” "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.602.371 von Popeye82 am 11.03.14 02:39:52

Zitat von Popeye82: Greenearth Energy - CO2 to Fuel Conversion Technology -Brown Coal Application; "believes its Israeli based joint venture project NewCO2Fuels Ltd +its "laboratory proven" CO2 to Fuel conversion technology could provide opportunities for emissions reductions for domestic +international brown coal users" - Apr 23, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=372344


Greenearth Energy CO2 to Fuel Potential Brown Coal Solution - Jun 8, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=374397


Smart Technology "Ideal For The Australian Government", Greenearth Energy's technology partner, Israel's Metrolight Ltd., "has a successful track record of delivering smart street lighting solutions driving savings "in excess" of 60%, while @the same time delivering reductions in ongoing maintenance costs +CO2 emissions - Jun 15, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=374627


GER brings foward CO2 to Fuel Technology option payment, advised the market "that it had successfully concluded negotiations with Yeda Research +Development Co. Ltd., the commercial arm of Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science, for an exclusive, worldwide Research +Licence Agreement, for a 'revolutionary' technology, that has the ability to convert CO2 emissions into fuel"; The technology concept successfully developed in Israel by Professor Jacob Karni +his group @the Weizmann Institute of Science +proven in laboratory trials "involves a new method of using concentrated solar energy for the dissociation of carbon dioxide(CO2) to carbon monoxide(CO) +oxygen(O2)." The same system "can also dissociate water(H2O ) to hydrogen(H2) +oxygen(O2), @the same time it dissociates the CO2." The CO, or the mixture of CO +H2(called Syngas) can then be used as gaseous fuel(e.g. in power plants), or converted to liquid fuel (e.g. methanol), which "has the "potential" to be stored, transported +used in motor vehicles" - Jun 22, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=374983


NCF Newsletter Issue 1 - Oct 31, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=381617


Brokers Lunch Presentation Update NewC02 Fuels - Apr 11, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=388232


'Non-Binding HOA' signed- Energy Retailer Marketing Initiative, with "one of Australia’s leading energy retailers" - Aug 14, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=393071


Managing Director's presentation -`13 AGM - Nov 27, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=398813


"Israeli "Breakthrough", with CO2 to Fuel Technology" - Jan 14, 2014

+ NewCO2 Fuels in Israel(NCF) completes stage 1 testing, "proving the technologies commercial excess heat configuration"

+ NCF on track for stage 2 testing "proving the 100% renewable solar driven configuration"

+ The NCF team’s ongoing technical accomplishments "have resulted in order of magnitude improvements, in the cost efficiency of the NCF technology"

+ NCF "gears up to move onto the development of commercial-scale reactors +systems, in the coming months" ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=400916


Greenearth "has 'breakthrough' in CO2 to fuel technology" - AI - Jan 24, 2014
www.theaustralianinvestor.com.au


"Greenearth Energy (ASX: GER) is a diversified Australian renewable energy company that has shifted its focus on conventional geothermal resources, to concentrate on a potentially world changing technology that could convert CO2 into a fuel. The company also focuses on an industrial efficiency business that is beginning to see positive cash flows.
On Tuesday 14th January, Greenearth Energy announced that it had completed stage one testing of the proof of concept system for the NewCO2Fuels project in Israel (NCF). The reaction from the market underlined the potential of the technology, should it successfully navigate the pathway to a commercial product.

The share price soared 240 per cent in the final two hours of trade after the announcement that revealed a breakthrough in its solar powered, carbon dioxide to fuel technology.

In passing the Stage one testing, NCF has now demonstrated that the technology successfully and effectively, dissociates CO2 into CO and oxygen in a heating environment.

The CO, or the mixture of CO and H2 (called Syngas) can be used as a gaseous fuel (for example in power plants), or converted to liquid fuel (such as methanol or other transportation fuels like diesel), which has the potential to be stored, transported and used in motor vehicles. The oxygen produced can be used in the combustion of the clean fuel, or elsewhere.

Managing Director of Greenearth Energy, Samuel Marks, excited the market stating, “this now proven concept has the potential to create, quite literally, a paradigm shift in the way society views and deals with our global CO2 challenges.”

In speaking with The Australian Investor, Mr Marks admitted it was “a lofty statement”, but one worthy of the potential of the technology.

“Whether there is a tax on CO2 or not, there seems to be very little question that it is something that scientists, politicians and the general population, doesn’t want to see omitted into the atmosphere.

“This process utilises captured CO2, that is effectively a waste product and uses it as feedstock.”

The system is based on a technology previously developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and exclusively licensed to NCF.

Greenearth Energy became involved in NewCO2 Fuels in 2011 and secured an exclusive worldwide Research and License Agreement. The group's investment is represented by a 50 per cent ownership.

“The Weizmann Institute of Science is a fascinating institute made up of a scientific research arm and a commercialisation arm called Yeda.” says Mr Marks.

Over the next two months, the company says the stage two testing is on course to further establish the final proof of concept, which encompasses two additional targets - increasing the dissociation rate by a factor of 4, an 800 fold increase in the dissociating rate, and driving the system using a solar based heat source.

“Obviously by using solar it then becomes 100 per cent renewable,” he says.

“What is exciting about this stage is that the results we are seeing mean this could be financially and commercially viable, irrespective of a price on Carbon, at a level never seen anywhere in the world before.”

The Syngas produced from the process “which simplistically is like natural gas with a high calorific value” can be tuned into methanol or diesel fuel according to Mr Marks.

“So if you compare what is currently used for diesel fuel, which is petroleum based, there is a step change where we would no longer be using a fossil fuel. "


'Exclusive Metrolight distribution' secured, for region - Mar 5, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=403226


CO2 To Fuel Technology -Stage2 -"Efficiency Proven "; D. Banitt: "These are very exciting days for NCF. After >two years of heavy lifting by the NCF team, which focused on removing technological barriers, our plans have come to fruition. Measuring such high +reliable performance in the operation of our 1st module is very rewarding for the NCF team. The excitement is not only from the technology side but also, +I should say most importantly, from the market side. We continue to receive very positive responses +support, indicating that there is a strong demand for NCF’s technology, especially because of the attractive expected financial performance of systems, driven by either waste heat, or solar energy"; S. Marks: "The team @NCF deserve to be congratulated, for delivering an enormous task set by the founders, Greenearth +Erdi Fuels, in Jun `11. The magnitude of this task can best be grasped when you contemplate that in Jun `11, there was no evidence to support that this science could operate @industrial capacities, @economies which will enable commercial viability. This has now been overcome. The team is on track to complete the solar testing +NCF are beginning a focus on the commercialisation stage +establishment of a pilot, either in Israel, Australia or another country where the appropriate partner exists. With this next milestone of development, involving a scaling up to commercial capacities for pilot installations, the track record of the team +technology to deliver. gives us great confidence in ongoing success" - Mar 11, 2014

+ NCF stage2 testing further proves technology, increasing dissociation rate of CO2, to 800 times original laboratory tests, a fourfold increase from Stage1 testing, announced in Jan

+ NCF continuous tests now running for over 100hrs, proving technology stability

+ NCF currently converting ~15kg CO2 into ~10kg of CO +5kg oxygen(O2)/day, a rate which supports a commercially viable product ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=403492

Energy Efficiency "Growing Customer Base +Channels" - Mar 27, 2014

has been selected for the following projects:

ALDI –New distribution centre development in Brisbane
Schweppes –Perth bottling facility lighting retrofit
Quicksilver –Geelong distribution centre lighting retrofit
401 Collins Street –Melbourne CBD, office building lighting retrofit
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=404222


Energy Efficiency adds Menolinx Israeli Lighting Technology, a "worldwide solution provider in the fields of energy efficiency, intelligent street lighting +smart grid" - Apr 1, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=404429
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=398813
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=401560

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Lion One Metals - Announces Initial Resource Estimate, For Olary Iron Project In South Australia: 510.000.000tonnes @~26.4% Fe I/I, based on one-3rd of the 7km strike length of the Olary iron target zone - Mar 6, 2014
www.liononemetals.com/i/pdf/news/NR-2014-03-06.PDF

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Chinese trading platform for rare earth completes 1st week of operations, amid WTO dispute - M.com - Mar 31, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/chinese-trading-platform-for-rare-earth-compl…

"After a three-month trial, China’s first rare earths exchange began trading this week with the No.1 producer of the elements trying to expand the role of the free market at home amid international disapproval of its restraining exports policy.

Under the name of Baotou Rare Earth Products Exchange, the platform based in Inner Mongolia province will trade of europium oxide, praseodymium-neodymium oxide and cerium oxide in a first phase, but it may eventually extend the offer to any of the other 17 chemically similar elements.

“The exchange will introduce three spot transaction modes, namely price bidding, listed trading and real-time trading online, with more than 10 trading items including cerium oxide, praseodymium neodymium oxide and europium oxide,” said in a statement the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology official

China's rare earth industry is responsible for almost 90% of global output, but the nation has been imposed strict export quotas since 2010, hoping to curb illegal mining and cut environmental damage. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.333.435 von Popeye82 am 29.01.14 14:04:32

Zitat von Popeye82: Sirona Biochem - Announces "LOI for Collaboration" with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a "world leader in discovery of innovative therapeutic treatments +technology" - May 29, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-loi-for-colla…


Sirona Biochem Announces "LOI for Collaboration" with VitamFero - Jun 25, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-loi-for-colla…


Sirona Biochem Announces "LOI for Collaboration" with Biogalenys - Jul 2, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-loi-for-colla…


Sirona Biochem Signs "LOI" with China’s #1 Ranked Anti-Diabetic Company, Wanbang Pharma - Aug 19, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-signs-loi-with-china%E2…


Sirona Biochem Signs "Letter of Intent", with Obagi Medical Products, a "premiere brand +provider of dermatological therapies worldwide" - Sep 30, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-signs-letter-of-intent-…


Sirona Biochem Announces "LOI" for Collaboration, With Bloom Burton &Co., "Canada’s leading healthcare-specialized investment banking group" - Oct 8, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-loi-for-colla…


Sirona Biochem Announces Signing of Deal for Collaboration with Bloom Burton & Co. - Dec 4, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-signing-deal-…


Sirona Biochem Announces Collaboration with Jean-Michel Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau +Explore Green, a "worldwide resource of the leading names +creativity about the environment +exploration"; Jean-Michel Cousteau: "Our oceans cover >70% of the surface of Earth, yet we have explored <5% of it. The "future solutions to human health +our quality of life still remain to be discovered." Sirona Biochem "is working to investigate the great resources of our ocean for all mankind. I applaud their effort to learn from the ocean, without taking from the ocean"."; Interest in Sirona by the Cousteaus began with a glycoprotein isolated from Antarctic fish that acts as a natural “anti-freeze.” This compound, successfully synthesized by Sirona, has "widespread "potential" use in cosmeceuticals +"perhaps " pharmaceuticals." In laboratory development, the compound does not require harvesting any fish—a critical distinction, due to rapid fish species depletion, due to over-fishing +other human induced problems; "Goals" of the collaboration also include establishing the criteria for an environmentally-friendly product accreditation by Jean-Michel +Fabien Cousteau. Sirona Biochem’s anti-aging glycoprotein "will be the 1st compound assessed, using the newly developed criteria in the "hopes " that it will become the 1st Cousteau accredited-cosmetic compound in the world." "Another "goal" is to educate multi-national corporations, global consumers +academia that sensitive environments, such as oceans +rainforests, " "may " be the greatest source of healthcare +therapeutic solutions, available to the world"; but "the challenge is to learn from these sensitive environments, without depleting their natural resources". Sirona "represents a research +development leader, who has accomplished this goal already" - Jan 13, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-collaboration…


Sirona Biochem Announces License Agreement with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, a "world leader in patient care +breakthrough research", which "ranks 3rd in the nation among all Honor Roll hospitals in U.S. News +World Report's `13 Best Children's Hospitals ranking. It is ranked #1 for cancer +in the top 10 for 9/10 pediatric specialties"; Sirona Biochem " "plans " to create an anti-aging skin care treatment that combines their patented cell preservation glycoprotein with Cincinnati Children’s technology." Sirona will lead the development, with support from Cincinnati Children’s, of the anti-aging cream incorporating the proprietary technologies of each organization. The resulting new anti-aging product will be patented "with the "goal " of licensing the new technology to a 'global leader', in the cosmetic +consumer packaged good marketplaces; Neil Belenkie: "We are proud to be working in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a "world leader in patient care +breakthrough research." Our "shared goal is to create an anti-aging skin treatment that presents "unparalleled efficacy" +commercial opportunity, for the "predicted" $300.000.000.000 dollar anti-aging global market"; Niki Robinson: "We "are excited to formalize this agreement with Sirona Biochem +look forward to continuing to work together" " - Jan 15, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-license-agree…


Sirona Biochem Completes Exclusive Licensing Agreement, With "Leading Anti-Diabetic Company in China", Wanbang Biopharmaceuticals - Jan 27, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-completes-exclusive-lic…


Sirona Biochem Completes Global Exclusive Licensing Agreement, with Obagi Medical Products, "Target" launch of products, including Sirona Biochem’s TFC-849, is Q4 `14 for Obagi - Jan 29, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-completes-global-exclus…

Sirona Biochem Announces Patent for Anti-Aging Family of Compounds, for a 2nd generation of glycoprotein compounds; In the late `60s Professor Arthur DeVries discovered that Antarctic fish were able to survive sub-zero temperatures under the polar icecaps, thanks to glycoproteins that protect their cells. Sirona +its subsidiary TFChem have successfully synthesized compounds derived from these naturally occurring glycoproteins , +created an anti-aging technology, intended to protect people's skin not just from cold temperatures but UV damage, oxidative stress +other catalysts of visible aging; 1st "target" marketplace for this technology will be anti-aging cosmetics, Future applications "may" include consumer packaged goods +prescription pharmaceuticals - Apr 1, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/sirona-biochem-announces-p…
www.sironabiochem.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/SBM-Introdu…
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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.519.773 von Popeye82 am 25.02.14 14:26:44

Zitat von Popeye82: Beamz Interactive - Partners With National Lekotek Center, a "nonprofit organization dedicated to making play accessible +inclusive for children of all abilities" - Dec 12, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-partners…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Partners With "Leading App Developer" Lolay Inc. - Dec 18, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-partners…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Announces Music Technology Enhancements for the Beamz App Have Been Approved by Apple, " Revolutionary New Way to Play, Experience +Share Music"; Technology Enhancements Enable Broader Use of MIDI in Interactive Songs - Jan 28, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-announce…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Signs Agreement With Inclusive Technology Ltd, "one of the major distributors of Special Educational Needs products", which "has resellers in over 16 countries around the world, including Australia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland +the USA" - Feb 6, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-signs-ag…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Signs Agreement With Consort World, for Distribution in the Middle East +North Africa, " to Increase the Reach of Beamz Products to Arabic Speaking Countries" - Feb 11, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-signs-ag…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Announces Agreement With U.S. Distributor SteptimeWare LLC - Feb 13, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-announce…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Signs 'Strategic Distribution Agreement' with Tobii Assistive Technology, the "Leader in Eye Tracking Solutions" - Feb 25, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-signs-st…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Announces Results of 'Recreation Therapy Research Study' Funded by Temple University, Research Conclusions "Recognize the Diversity of Beamz Interactive Music System Product Uses +Potential for Serving a Variety of Therapeutic Goals - Mar 25, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-announce…

Beamz Interactive, Inc. Launches Beamz by Flo With Fantasy World, a "Major Kuwait Retailer, which sells some of the finest toys from Europe, the United States, the Middle East +Asia", "to Help Expand the Reach of Beamz Interactive in the Middle East" - Apr 1, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-launches…
www.trilogy-capital.com/content/bzic/bzic_deck.pdf
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9785538

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.668.919 von Popeye82 am 20.03.14 20:19:57

Zitat von Popeye82: Cancer Genetics - RC - Dec 17, 2013
www.redchip.com/files/redchipReports/CGIX_ResearchProfile_20…


Cancer Genetics, Inc. Increases Access to Its Full-Suite of Cancer Diagnostic Services, Through Agreement With Three Rivers Provider Network, "one of the largest +fastest-growing preferred provider("PPO") networks in the U.S."; CGI Services "Are Now Accessible by an Additional 15.000.000 Individuals, in the U.S." - Jan 28, 2014
http://content.stockpr.com/_news/cancergenetics/2014-01-28_C…


Cancer Genetics, Inc. "Launches Webinar Series, to Drive Awareness +Adoption of Its 'Proprietary DNA-Based Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Test' "; Dr. Houldsworth: "~2.000.000 women are referred each year in the U.S. to undergo colposcopy, based on abnormal cytology +HPV testing, +of these significantly less than 1/2 require additional medical follow-up for diagnosed precancerous +cancerous lesions. Thus, there is a need to identify with greater efficiency women, who are @risk to have such medically actionable lesions prior to referral for colposcopy. FHACT™ has the potential to reduce the health-care burden associated with cervical cancer +requires no further sample from the patient. The " "potential " of FHACT™ to provide more accurate +earlier detection of HPV-associated cancers +pre-cancers can save valuable time in the testing process, while creating substantial cost savings for the healthcare system"."; Although ~90% of HPV infections will be cleared within 2 years, a minority of precancerous lesions will progress to a higher-grade lesion. Women diagnosed with LSIL(low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions) have a marginally higher risk of progression, +current high-risk HPV testing does not provide additional benefit in risk assessment for cancer. It is in these clinical settings where the integration of additional genetic biomarkers in the triage process is needed to limit unnecessary colposcopies +excisional procedures +to identify those women with lesions that are @risk of progressing to a higher grade cervical cancer; CGI's non-invasive FHACT™ test "provides genomic information directly from leftover liquid cytology +does not require additional office visits." By "using a unique combination of four genetic biomarkers, the FHACT™ test increases the sensitivity of detection of cells, that show genomic abnormalities" - Jan 29, 2014
http://content.stockpr.com/_news/cancergenetics/2014-01-29_C…
www.cgifhact.com/webinar/
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009082581300838X


Cancer Genetics, Inc. +Roche, "one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world", Announce 'Expanded, Exclusive International Agreement', to Provide Molecular Diagnostic Cancer Testing; CGI Will Be the Exclusive Provider of Molecular Diagnostic Cancer Testing for Roche Servicios in Central America +the Caribbean, CGI Will Develop A 'Center of Excellence' for Lung Cancer Testing Utilizing the FDA-Approved cobas® Platform - Feb 10, 2014
http://content.stockpr.com/_news/cancergenetics/2014-02-10_C…


Cancer Genetics, Inc. "New Clinical Trial Backlog Exceeds $13.000.000" - Feb 20, 2014
http://content.stockpr.com/_news/cancergenetics/2014-02-20_C…
http://content.stockpr.com/cancergenetics/media/8c60fa9facc5…


Cancer Genetics, Inc. "Announces a 'New Breakthrough', for Diagnosis +Prediction of Kidney Cancer Outcomes, Using Its 'Proprietary Genomic Test' "; Significant Advancement in the Classification +Prediction of Kidney Cancer Outcomes Validated in Collaborative 191 Patient Clinical Study with Cleveland Clinic, Using CGI's Genomic Microarray Test, New Data to Be Presented @USCAP Annual Meeting by Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Magi-Galuzzi, on Monday, Mar 3 - Feb 24, 2014
http://content.stockpr.com/_news/cancergenetics/2014-02-24_C…


Cancer Genetics, Inc. Adds Additional Kidney Cancer Patent to its Portfolio; CGI Receives Notice of Allowance for Its Proprietary Kidney Cancer Test, "Further Strengthening the Company's IP Portfolio" - Feb 26, 2014
http://content.stockpr.com/_news/cancergenetics/2014-02-26_C…


Cancer Genetics "Announces Compelling Diagnostic Sensitivity(99%) +Accuracy(93%), for Its Patent-Protected Genomic Kidney Cancer Test"; Cancer Genetics "is currently commercializing the test nationally, by making it available as laboratory developed test(LDT). This study +final data were presented this week by Dr. Magi-Galluzzi of the Cleveland Clinic, @a podium presentation @the `14 United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology(USCAP) annual meeting, in San Diego" - Mar 5, 2014
http://content.stockpr.com/_news/cancergenetics/2014-03-05_C…


CGI's Proprietary DNA-Based Test for Cervical Cancer FHACT(TM), Adopted by "Leading Kamineni Hospital Group" in India, for the Diagnosis +Triaging of Cervical Cancer, There are >123.000 new cervical cancer cases in India/year where it is a leading cause of cancer mortality, causing 17% of deaths in women 30-69 years of age - Mar 20, 2014
http://content.stockpr.com/_news/cancergenetics/2014-03-20_C…

LifeSci Advisors Initiated Coverage of Cancer Genetics, Inc. -LiSciA - Apr 1, 2014
http://lifesciadvisors.com/clientinfo/cancergenetics/CancerG…
http://content.stockpr.com/cancergenetics/media/8c60fa9facc5…
http://ir.cancergenetics.com/all-sec-filings/content/0001193…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.538.429 von Popeye82 am 28.02.14 00:44:44

Zitat von Popeye82: ViXS Systems - Wyplay Media Gateway Software Running on ViXS Xcode - ViXS Systems - Sep 16, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/16/wyplay-med…


ViXS "to Integrate Latest Generation of NAGRA Security, for Delivery of Digital +Interactive Content"; ViXS is "the semiconductor pioneer in designing +developing high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics +video service provider industries". With >422 patents issued +pending worldwide, ViXS "has been recognized with a number of industry awards for innovation". ViXS is "the world leader in transcoder deployments, with >27.000.000 shipments to date, +still growing" - Sep 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/25/vixs-to-in…


Sally Daub, President +CEO of ViXS Systems Inc., Recognized as 'One of Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs' - Oct 15, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/15/sally-daub…


ViXS Ships >1.000.000 Chipsets, Designed for MoCA 2.0 into DOCSIS 3.0 Broadband Networks; ViXS XConnex™ 1000 +1030 MoCA 2.0 Ready Chipset Shipping on Networked Cable DOCSIS 3.0 Modems, with 'Major North American Cable MSO' - Dec 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/06/vixs-ships…


ViXS Begins Shipments of 'Industry's 1st SoC' to Support 'Ultra HD 4K +10-bit HEVC', XCode 6400 "Enables New Consumer Devices, with Stunning Image Color +Clarity; Leveraging the XCode 6400's unique processing architecture, equipment manufacturers §are now free to design new products, that push the boundaries of performance +feature 'ultra-low power consumption', with sleek form factors." With the processing power to handle today's software-intensive networking, display +streaming services, the XCode 6400 "empowers manufacturers to meet surging demand for 4K products +take advantage of the incredible color depth +picture clarity of 10-bit media" - Dec 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/18/vixs-begin…


Morega, a "proven provider of secure media mobility software solutions, that give service providers +consumer electronics manufacturers a better way to wirelessly deliver valuable premium video +personal media, to any device, regardless of location", Demonstrates World's 1st 'Ultra HD 4K Media Mobility Solution', on the ViXS XCode 6400 SoC Platform - Dec 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/27/morega-dem…


ViXS +Wyplay Announce 'Industry's 1st Media Gateway Solution, with Full Support for Ultra HD 4K +HEVC-Main 10', which boasts a 50% reduction in bandwidth consumption - Jan 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/02/vixs-and-w…


ViXS +Intel, "one of the world's largest +highest valued semiconductor chip makers", Develop Media Transcoding +Video Streaming, on the Comcast Reference Design Kit(RDK) Platform; ViXS transcoding is added to Intel's Golden Spring's reference design as an RDK transcoding plugin for live media steaming. Running the latest RDK software this is a self-contained complete end to end solution, providing customers a quick +cost effective means of adding media steaming to DOCSIS 3.0 based cable gateway products. The XCode 5000 family of media-processor +transcoding System on Chip(SoC) solutions allow support for single, dual +quad HD to HD transcoding, to allow operators to add flexibility to their media gateway designs. With cable distribution in North America still relying primarily on MPEG-2 for compression and transmission, it is critically important that cable gateway devices for the home are able to efficiently +cost-effectively transcode content to MPEG-4 +other streaming media formats, for delivery to IP devices inside +outside of the home - Jan 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/02/vixs-and-i…


ViXS +Quantenna, a "leader in ultra-reliable Wi-Fi networking for whole-home entertainment", Bring 4K Ultra HD TV to Life, Without Wires; ViXS XCode® Media Processor "Sets New World Standard , for Video Processing +Wireless Transmission" - Jan 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/06/vixs-and-q…


ViXS XCode 6400 SoC Powers Panasonic's, "one of the largest Japanese electronics producers", New Ultra HD 4K Television, with support for true Ultra HD 4K Decoding - Jun 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/07/vixs-xcode…


ViXS Enlists NGCodec to License 'World's 1st Silicon Proven 10-bit HEVC Decoder' for Ultra HD 4K 60p - Feb 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/20/vixs-enlis…


ViXS Signs RDK License, Brings 'Only Shipping 4K 10-bit HEVC SoC' to RDK Based Service Operators, RDK license "adds broadcast software stack, to enhance 'World's Only Shipping 10-bit 4K HEVC SoC', +accelerates the deployment of 'next generation UltraHD/4K STBs +Home Gateways' "; Sally Daub: "ViXS Systems "is leading the drive to 4K reality in the broadcast industry +by licensing RDK for use in our XCode SoC product line, it strengthens our position, as the 'solution leader throughout the industry'." By combining the media processing innovations found in the ViXS XCode SoC product line with the feature rich RDK capabilities, this enhanced platform "will help our customers accelerate the development of next generation HD/4K STBs +Home Gateways, to meet the growing demands +needs of their end consumers"." - Feb 27, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/27/vixs-signs…

ViXS Extends Its UltraHD 4K Offering, by Launching the World's 1st 'UltraHD 4Kp60 10-bit Professional Decoder'; XCodePro 330 +320 "Will Enable 'Next Generation Professional Decoder +Digital Signage Products', to Support HEVC UltraHD 4Kp60 10-bit" - Apr 1, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/01/vixs-exten…
http://investor.vixs.com/files/doc_presentations/ViXS%20Pres…
www.sedar.com/CheckCode.do

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.732.597 von Popeye82 am 30.03.14 10:26:58

Zitat von Popeye82:


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Launch of Flagship Product, Alkaline84, Into So. California Marketplace - Jul 23, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Marketing Efforts, With Two of S. California's Premier Specialty Food Brokers" - Jul 25, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Secures Distribution for Alkaline84, in Las Vegas - Jul 30, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Builds Momentum, With Arizona Specialty Food Broker +Launch of Regional Sales Force" - Aug 1, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84, @Three Top Southern California Retail Chains - Aug 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Debut of Alkaline84, @Albertsons Supermarkets - Aug 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84 @Bashas' Supermarkets, Placement "Ensures Availability Throughout Key Arizona Health Oriented Water Market" - Aug 16, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "to Increase Production Capacity, to Meet "Projected" Demands" - Aug 21, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Achieves National Distribution Availability With UNFI Network, the "largest leading independent national distributor of natural, organic +specialty foods +related products including nutritional supplements, personal care items +organic produce in the United States" - Aug 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases National Distribution Footprint Through KeHE Distributors, serving >33.000 retailers across the US, Canada, Mexico, +the Caribbean - Sep 3, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Hits 48 More Stores in Arizona -- Management to Discuss Momentum During Upcoming Investor Call - Sep 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces " "LOI" to Purchase Bottling Plant" -- Today's Con-Call "Aims to Provide Market Perspective" - Sep 9, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Availability of Alkaline88 Through Amazon.com - Sep 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Products Now Available @Fry's Food Stores Inc., (a Division of Kroger Co.), whichs 119 Fry's Food Stores service >1.000.000 households/week - Oct 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Distribution Through Southern California Anheuser-Busch Affiliate, Alford Distributing Co. - Oct 10, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Product Visibility Continues to Grow With Placement at Smith's Food & Drug (a Division of Kroger Co.), "one of the nation's largest grocery retailers" - Oct 30 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Product Placement in Texas, Through Agreement With North Central Distributors of Dallas" - Oct 31, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Increases Oklahoma Market Position, Through Product Placement @BUY FOR LE$$ Retail Outlets", "Oklahoma's leading grocery provider of fresh, diverse, unique +economical food products" - Nov 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Ships Product to Two New Major Market Retailers, Company "Responds to Hispanic Retail Interest in Texas, üExpands Further Into Oklahoma" - Nov 14, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…

Alkaline Water Co. Joins With the Co-Sales Company, "Leading Western Region Independent Grocery Broker +National Network Partner" - Nov 18, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Contracts to Triple Manufacturing Capacity, in Southwest" - Nov 20, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Solidifies Presence in Texas, +Continues Eastward Expansion With Brookshire Grocery Company" - Dec 2, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Maximizes Market Penetration of South Central States", With ArchPoint Sales -- a Member of Beacon United®, a "venture of eight leading U.S. food Brokers" - Dec 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Continues Eastward Representation, With Blackford Brokerage" -A Member of Beacon United(R), "a venture of eight leading U.S. food brokers" - Dec 19, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Broker Agreement With Co-Sales Southern California Division, division of "a leading independent grocery broker" - Jan 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases Texas Market Penetration With United Supermarkets Distributor Agreement, which "currently service nearly one 1.000.000 guests, every week" - Jan 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Nature's Best, the "largest privately owned wholesaler-distributor of health +natural food products in the Natural Products Industry ", to Maximize Western Distribution - Jan 30, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Hy-Vee Stores, which "ranks among the top 25 supermarket chains +the top 50 private companies in the United States", to 'Increase Midwestern Product Placement' - Feb 18, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/02/alkali…
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The Alkaline Water Company "Expands Product Manufacturing Capabilities, Via Manufacturing Agreement with Brookshire's Grocery Company", a "Texas-based regional food chain comprised of >150 store locations", by "initially producing >30 truckloads of Alkaline88 product/month, from its manufacturing facility in Texas" - Mar 6, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Company Expands Presence in the Midwest, With Product Availability @Cosentino's Markets - Mar 10, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/alkaline-water-company-expands…


The Alkaline Water Co. Specialty Retail Positioning 'Gains Momentum', Beacon United® Affiliate, Co-Sales Company "Grows Alkaline88 Product Placement in California +Wisconsin" - Mar 11, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Partners With Smart & Final Stores, which "operates ~250 grocery +foodservice stores under the "Smart & Final," "Smart & Final Extra!" +"Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice" banners in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho +northern Mexico", "to Propel Bulk Packaged Alkaline 88, Into Western US Warehouse Retail Sector" - Mar 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Jewel-Osco Stores, a "leading regional grocer, with 176 stores across northern, central +western Illinois, eastern Iowa, +portions of northwest Indiana, with consumers from 80 percent of all households in the Chicago metropolitan area visit a Jewel-Osco store, @least once/month", "Deliver Alkaline88, to a Thirsty Chicagoland" - Mar 24, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Gains Numero Uno "Support in LA Retail" Marketplace - Mar 27, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…

The Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Associated Food Stores, a "cooperatively owned wholesale distributor to ~500 independently owned supermarkets, in an eight state region", to Build Relations Within Independent Retail Co-Op Market - Mar 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…[/quote]



The Alkaline Water Co. +Cosentino's Food Stores, "Kansas City's leading family owned +operated Stores"; Kick Up the Alkaline88 Opportunity in Kansas City - Apr 1, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/the-al…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9787561

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.720.651 von Popeye82 am 28.03.14 01:39:10

Zitat von Popeye82: Hybrid Coating Technologies - US EPA 'Issues Action Plan, to Deal With Toxic Isocyanates', mentioned the company's technology as an alternative to toxic polyurethane coatings in its previously issued Action Plan; J. Kristul "Hybrid's patented technology is "the only formulation in the world today that produces polyurethane, without the use of any isocyanates in the entire production process." The polyurethane industry has "started to feel pressure to deal with toxic isocyanates, which puts the Company in a strong position." We "have received alot of interest from large players in our industry, both for the quality +durability of our products +for the environmental benefits of our isocyanate free technology" +we " "expect" some of this interest to translate into collaborations +commercial agreements in the "near future"." This is "the 1st time in over a decade that the US EPA has issued an action plan, for the polyurethane industry" "; Coating Technologies(HCT) is a San Francisco-based "innovator focused on improving the quality +safety of coatings +paint for industrial +commercial customers around the world." We are "the exclusive licensee of Green Polyurethane™ coatings +paint – the "world's 1st-ever patent protected polyurethane-based coatings +paint products, which eliminate toxic isocyanates from the entire production process" "; Conventional polyurethane(PU) paint +coatings have 'many disadvantages': they are porous, permeable +maintain poor hydrolytic stability. This "makes the material highly vulnerable to environmental degradation +ultimately leads to their chemical decomposition, especially when in contact with water. Even worse, the manufacture of conventional polyurethanes involves highly toxic components such as isocyanates, which can cause irritation of skin +mucous membranes, chest tightness, difficult breathing, upset stomach, fevers +prolonged exposure has been known to cause severe asthma +even death." Furthermore, strict +costly health & safety measures have to be implemented in the manufacture +application of conventional polyurethane, due to the toxicity of isocyanates. "This is why regulatory bodies around the world are now looking toward phasing out the use of isocyanates"; Green Polyurethane™ ("HNIPU") is a " "hybrid" material, which combines the high chemical resistance properties of epoxy +advanced durability +wear resistance properties of polyurethane, "making it the perfect application for high traffic +corrosive surface areas"." As a hybrid material with superior properties, Green Polyurethane ™ can be applied in one coating in most cases, "providing a welcome cost-saving substitute to currently used multi-layered flooring applications." Green Polyurethane™ "also provides the "1st sound solution" to the environmental +health hazards, associated with isocyanates in polyurethane." Its safety features "allow it to be applied, without the interruption of business due to public exposure, creating an additional 30 -60% savings on application costs for customers" - Jul 1, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/US-EPA-Issues-Action-Plan-to-D…
www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/mdi.pdf


US Department of Labor Moves Against Isocyanates - Jul 2, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/US-Department-of-Labor-Moves-A…
www.durabilityanddesign.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=9836


Hybrid Coating Technologies Issues Corporate Update +Guidance; The Company "is presently in discussions with 'several large industry players' " "expects" to enter into commercialization agreements with "some "potential" partners during ´13 +"is "targeting" to generate revenues in the range of $8.000.000 -$10.000.000, with net income of between $2.500.000 -$3.300.000 for its fiscal year of ´14" " " - Jul 11, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/Hybrid-Coating-Technologies-Is…


Hybrid Coating Enters Into Licensing Agreement, With "Major Coatings Manufacturer" - Jul 17, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/Hybrid-Coating-Enters-Into-Lic…


Hybrid Coating Receives Purchase Order, From 'Major Coatings Manufacturer', the "4th largest paints +coatings manufacturer in North America"; Hybrid is "in "advanced discussions" with other "substantial players" in its industry, as it continues to execute on its strategic "plan ", of partnering with "industry leaders" +"leveraging the infrastructure +distribution capabilities of these partners, to increase its revenue +market penetration" "; J. Kristul: "Our technology +products have undergone extensive testing @Comex's laboratories, prior to being incorporated in their supply chain. We are " "very excited " to establish a commercial relationship with Comex, which "is now the 2nd "multi-billion dollar company" to date, that we have partnered with in our industry" " " - Aug 5, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/05/hybrid-coa…


Polyurethane Magazine publishes article , about hybrid non-isocyante polyurethan(aka Green Polyurethane) - Oct 3, 2013

- Prof. Oleg Figovsky, Dr. Leonid Shapovalov, M.Sc. Alexander Leykin, M.Sc. Olga Birukova +M.Sc. Raisa Potashnikova -
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/AK_Aufsatz_Figovsky_PU_E_04-20…


Hybrid Coating Expands Technology With UV Curing; Company's "new formulation is the World's Only Isocyanate Free UV Curing Polyurethane Formulation"; Joseph Kristul: "We are 'very excited' by this new formulation; as it allows for the installation of a floor coating in one day; rather than several days which is presently the industry norm : this new addition to our technology is "yet another demonstration of our scientific team's ability to develop "cutting edge, market relevant, eco friendly products"; in the polyurethane industry" " - Jan 22, 2014
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/NEW_UV_Curing_Formulation1.22.…
www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_03-00-017.pdf
www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/mdi.pdf


Hybrid's 'World Renowned Scientist' Publishes Book "Advanced Polymer Concrete +Compounds With 'Leading Publisher', "one of the largest publishers in the world" - Feb 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrids-world-renowned-scienti…


Hybrid Enters Into 'Advanced Negotiations', With "Major Retailer, a Fortune 500 company", to modify +then commercialize one of its products based on its non isocyanate polyurethane platform technology. Hybrid expects to complete negotiations, enter into an agreement +commence product modifications in ~45 days. Upon successful completion of the product modifications, Hybrid "expects to give worldwide exclusive rights of the modified product to this commercial partner +to retain ownership of the intellectual property. Once commercialized +after a reasonable ramp up period, management expects revenues to Hybrid from the sale of this product to reach the $20.000.000 range/annum"; Hybrid is "in advanced discussions +testing with several other similar sized companies, as well +expects to enter into agreements with some of these in the near future. In all, Hybrid is @different stages of discussions +/or testing with >24 different companies, of which 11 of these are 'large multinationals' " - Mar 18, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrid-enters-advanced-negotia…


State of California "Places Isocyanates on Restricted List, of 1.100 toxic components, "May" Ban Outright Within 24 Months"; J. Kristul: "We "are encouraged by the announcement of the California DTSC with respect to isocyanates". This is a common process, that is followed prior to any new regulations being put into place. In the short span of a few years we have seen increased regulatory opposition to isocyanates. In `11 we saw the U.S. EPA up the pressure with its MDI Action Plan, then the U.S. Department of Labor followed suit in `13, with its National Emphasis Program against isocyanates +"now local state governments like California are taking their own action" " - Mar 25, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hcti-state-california-places-i…

Hybrid Enters into the Synthetic Leather Segment of the Polyurethane Industry; Hybrid is close to filing a patent on a variation of its nonisocyanate polyurethane platform technology for synthetic leather; J. Kristul: "The synthetic leather industry is looking for non toxic alternatives. Our nonisocyanate, VOC-free polyurethane platform technology "should prove quite attractive to the synthetic leather industry"."; Hybrid "is in discussions with a large influential company in the synthetic leather industry, for a 'potential' joint development +distribution deal" - Apr 1, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrid-enters-synthetic-leathe…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9892717
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/HCT_brochure_SNGpg_Eng_jan20.p…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9674091

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.570.537 von Popeye82 am 05.03.14 18:42:13

Zitat von Popeye82: Elementos - Acquisition of Advanced Tin Deposit - Apr 2, 2013
www.elementos.com.au/PDF/ASX_2April13_Elementos%20to%20Acqui…


Cleveland Tin, Copper +Tungsten JORC Resources -of 6.119.000 Tonnes @0.68% Sn +0.25% Cu I/I +3.850.000 Tonnes Tailings @0.30% Sn +0.13% Cu +3.980.000 Tonnes @0.30 WO3 I - Apr 18, 2013
www.elementos.com.au/PDF/ASX_18Apr13_Cleveland%20Tin,%20Copp…
www.elementos.com.au/PDF/Investor_Presentation_April2013.pdf


Cleveland Project Tungsten Potential: 24.000.000 -60.000.000t @0.2 -0.3% WO3 - Oct 28, 2013

+ "Conceptual Exploration target" of between 72.000 +120.000 tonnes of contained WO3, below 850m RL

+ Supported by separate Inferred Mineral Resource, containing 13.000 tonnes of contained WO3, above 850m RL

+ Located within a world-class minerals district, with "excellent support infrastructure"

+ " "Potential" to be one of the western world’s largest tungsten resources, when fully defined by drilling" ...
www.elementos.com.au/PDF/ASX_29Oct13_Cleveland%20Project%20T…


Cleveland Tin Mine Pre-Feasibilty Study to Commence, project "benefits from 'excellent' supporting infrastructure, 'well understood' mining +metallurgical characteristics, existing mine development in place +location @a brownfield project site, PFS "will also examine the feasibility of an integrated development strategy firstly processing part of the tailings resource, whilst re-establishing the mine, +the additional infrastructure required to process the hard rock tin-copper resources, results due
in the 2nd quarter `14 - Nov 19, 2013
www.elementos.com.au/PDF/ASX_19Nov13_Cleveland%20Tin%20Mine%…


Cleveland JORC Resources 'Significantly Expanded' -to 7.444.000 tonnes @0.65% Sn +0.25% Cu I/I - Mar 5, 2014

"HLs":

+ Resource tonnage expanded, by 22% -to 7.444.000 tonnes @0.73% tin equivalence

+ Contained metal increased, by 16% -to 54.300 tonnes of contained tin equivalent metal

+ Indicated Mineral Resource now represents 67% of the total resource

+ 'Significant scope' to expand the known resources. "Conceptual Exploration Targets" being prepared

+ New JORC Mineral Resources being incorporated into Pre-Feasibility Study, due in 1st quarter `14 ...
www.elementos.com.au/PDF/ASX_5Mar14_Cleveland_JORC_Resources…

Cleveland Tin +Copper Exploration Target Defined: 3.000.000 - 16.000.000tonnes @0.6 - 0.7% tin +0.2% copper - Apr 2, 2014

+ Exploration Target defined for Cleveland including estimates of:

- Tonnage: 3.000.000 to 16.000.000 tonnes
- Grade: range of 0.6% tin +0.2% copper to 0.7% tin +0.2% copper
- Contained tin metal: 20.000 to 110.000 tonnes


+ The Exploration Target "demonstrates the "potential" to expand upon the existing significant JORC resources +extend the mine life of the project"

+ A larger resource is "expected to improve the economics of any future project development" ...
www.elementos.com.au/PDF/Cleveland_Tin_and_Copper_Exploratio…
www.elementos.com.au/PDF/ASX_25Oct13_QtrlyReportActivities_S…

[Popeye82]

Uralkali’s potash goes on sale, India to pay lowest price in 7 years; The price is also about 25% below what India paid last year to the now defunct Belarusian Potash Co., which Uralkali owned jointly @the time with Belaruskali - M.com - Apr 1, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/uralkalis-potash-goes-on-sale-india-to-pay-lo…

"Russian potash miner Uralkali (MCX:URKA), the world's largest producer of the fertilizer ingredient, said Tuesday it has signed a one-year sales deal with India's largest importer, which pay $322 for a metric ton of the soil nutrient.

The price, the lowest in seven years, is also about 25% below the levels reached last year with the now defunct Belarusian Potash Co., which Uralkali owned jointly at the time with Belaruskali.

According to analysts, the contract to sell 800,000 metric tons to Indian Potash Limited between now and March 2015, signals a firming of prices and a possible end to the uncertainty in the potash market.

Potash prices had fallen more than 25% from $400 a ton last summer, after Uralkali left the trading partnership with Belarus, effectively ending an informal global pricing cartel that used to control about 43% of global exports.

Demand for potash in India has declined in the past few years as the rupee has depreciated and government subsidies have fallen.

"We hope that the contract will help stimulate potash application rates in India, and support the country's agriculture at the time of continued population growth and rising food demand. We expect that the conclusion of the Indian contract will boost the global potash market growth," said Oleg Petrov, Uralkali's director for sales and marketing.

In January, Uralkali signed a first-half deal with a Chinese agro-chemical consortium to sell 700,000 metric tons at $305 per ton. China is the world's biggest consumer of potash and contracts signed there have been viewed as setting the price for the global market. "

[Popeye82]

Russia’s Zuckerberg, Pavel Durov, quits as VKontakte CEO after Kremlin allies take over; Pavel Durov is no longer CEO of VK, saying in a resignation post on the social network that he was no longer able to defend the site’s founding principles - GO - Apr 2, 2014

- D. Meyer -
http://gigaom.com/2014/04/01/russias-zuckerberg-pavel-durov-…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.689.677 von Popeye82 am 24.03.14 16:16:30

Zitat von Popeye82: NanoTech Entertainment - Wine Channel TV, subsidiary of "a leader in building online, cable +media marketing brands in selected vertical markets", Partners with NanoTech, Expanding Programming to Video on Demand Marketplace - Jun 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/11/wine-chann…


NanoTech Partners With Fun Little Movies, a "specialist in family-friendly comedy" - Jun 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/25/nanotech-p…


NanoTech Expands VOD Library, With >1.000 Films +TV Episodes; Deal with MGE, " distributors of one of the largest libraries of classic DVDs", provides American Classic Library for NanoTech Viewers - Jun 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/01/nanotech-e…


Hannover House(HHSE) Expands Partnership With NanoTech Entertainment; NanoTech's Media Group to Publish Hannover House TV-Book Channel +provide eBook Publishing Services - Jul 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/02/hannover-h…


NanoTech Completes Acquisition of Clear Memories - Jul 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/17/nanotech-c…


NanoTech 'Strengthens Commercial Business', with Acquisition of MagicScreen3D, "market leaders in the commercial implementation of glassless 3D screen technology" - Jul 22, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/22/nanotech-s…


NanoTech Partners with SEIKI Digital, a "world-class manufacturer, that is making 'big waves' in the television industry", "to Deliver the 'Ultimate 4K UltraHD Experience' " - Jul 29, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/29/nanotech-p…


'Music that Matters' Partners with NanoTech, to Launch IPTV/OTT Music Channel - Aug 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/02/music-that…


NanoTech Acquires Worldwide Global Entertainment - Aug 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/09/nanotech-a…


NanoTech Entertainment Expands Operations, @Its Silicon Valley Datacenter - Sep 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/11/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Ships 'Nuvola NP-H1 4K Ultra High Definition(4K UltraHD) Set Top Computer' - Sep 12, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/12/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces East Coast R&D Facilities - Sep 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/18/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Partners with Global Outdoor Concepts, the "leading provider of 'next generation technology' for outdoor Televisions" - Sep 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/19/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces the Opening of 4K Studios - Sep 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/25/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment +Ciao Entertainment +Television, a "global provider of telecommunications products +services", Announce Partnership - Oct 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/01/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Joins HDCP Licensee Group, "making it possible for customers to enable copy protected content across their networks". HDCP is an encrypted protocol, used to prevent unauthorized access to protected content. This inclusion "allows NanoTech to create HDMI® based products, including the upcoming Nuvola NP-1™, NP-C™ and NP-S1™ , which will be fully compatible with all content protected video sources +HDCP-compliant monitors, projectors or other display devices" - Oct 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/09/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Retains DME Law LLP, for Hollywood Representation - Oct 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/17/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment "Debuts Its 4K Studios, @American Film Market `13" - Nov 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/01/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment "Expands into Las Vegas Casino Gaming Industry", Hires Aaron Hightower - Nov 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Partners with NovoSensus, which "is developing some of the 'world’s most dynamic +competitive real-time data solutions' on the market", for Real-Time Data Technology - Nov 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/19/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Offers 'Black Friday Deal', for nanoSigns - Nov 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/26/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment &Graphin Co. Announce Distribution Partnership, in Japan - Dec 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/03/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Purchases Sammy Davis, Jr. Personal Collection - Dec 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/06/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces Opening of 4K Studios Hollywood Office - Dec 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/09/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Provides Funding, 4K Equipment for 'Documentaries on the History of Video Games' - Dec 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/10/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment - Releases 'Nuvola NP-1 4K Ultra HD Media Player', for Manufacturing - Dec 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Teams with Ingram Micro, the "world’s largest wholesale technology distributor +a global leader in IT supply-chain +mobile device lifecycle services", for U.S. Distribution of Nuvola NP-1 4K Ultra HD Streaming Video Player - Dec 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/23/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 'UltraFlix IPTV/OTT 4K Channel' Granted License, for 'Worldwide Distribution of 4K Moving Murals' - Dec 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/27/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's Nuvola NP-1, the " world’s 1st streaming media player that supports 4K Ultra HD movies +videos", Awarded "Storage Visions 2014 Visionary Product Award" - Jan 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/06/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 'Nuvola NP-1' Wins Ultra HDTV Magazine's "2014 Best of CES Ultra HD Media Player Award" - Jan 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 4K Studios Tapped Global New Age Media, the "Largest Content Provider in Dubai" to Convert, Distribute Sci-Fi Thriller in 4K - Jan 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/17/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment +11Giraffes Partner Offering 'Affordable Total 4K Digital Signage Solution' - Feb 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/04/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces New Research +Development Facility, in Las Vegas; New R&D Center "to Focus on 'Next Generation Gaming &Display Technology' " - Feb 11, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/10/nanotech-e…







Skymedia Selects NanoTech Entertainment’s 'Nuvola Streaming 4K Media Player', for Integration into Televisions - Mar 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/13/skymedia-s…


NanoTech’s Nuvola NP-1 4K Streaming Media Player Demonstrated with Akamai Media & Delivery Solutions @NAB 2014, "Affordable Solution Consistently +Reliably Delivers Four Times the Resolution of Full HD" - Mar 19, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/19/nanotech-s…


NanoTech Announces 4K HEVC +VP9 Support, for 'Nuvola NP-1 +NP-C Streaming 4K Ultra HD Media Players' - Mar 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/20/nanotech-a…


NanoTech's UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service Adds to Its Sports +Lifestyle 4K Offerings, with 'global distribution agreement' with Red Bull Media House, "one of the leading sports movie producers in the world" - Mar 22, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/21/nanotech-s…

NanoTech’s 'UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service' Expands Catalog with over 150 hour 4K Ultra HD Entertainment, entered into a distribution agreement with Multicom Entertainment Group, an "independent global content distributor of feature-length movies +TV shows" - Apr 2, 2014
http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/newsStoryPopup.go?story…
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=NTEK&id=1163…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.599.119 von Popeye82 am 10.03.14 16:23:50

Zitat von Popeye82: GuestLogix Secures "Multi-Year Agreement" with European Airline Germania, Company to Deploy Onboard Retail Technology Platform across Germania Airline's Entire Fleet - Mar 22, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_05-02-13.html


GuestLogix - Signs 10-Year Agreement with IFE System Leader Thales, a "global technology leader for the Defence &Security +the Aerospace +Transportation markets", to Facilitate Transaction Processing through Seatback Screens; Industry's Most Prominent Transaction Processing Engine Now Used to Enable IFE Payment Acceptance Across Extensive Global Customer Base; GuestLogix +Thales "anticipate rollout to begin" Jul ´13. A joint deployment is currently underway onboard a 1st major airline custome - Mar 11, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_03-11-13.html


GuestLogix Secures 4-Year Agreement with 'Leading Asia Pacific Airline', Cathay Pacific +Subsidiary Dragonair in Major Duty-Free Agreement, with Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong; Cathay Pacific to Manage Entire Onboard Retail Operations with GuestLogix Onboard Retail Platform, new customer win represents >27.000.000 passenger trips for GuestLogix - May 2, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_03-22-13.html


GuestLogix Secures Multi-Year Agreement with "China's 1st Low Cost Carrier", Spring Airlines, agreement represents 9.100.000 passenger trips for GuestLogix - Jun 4, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_06-04-13.html


GuestLogix Announces 'Major Customer Win', with Signing of "Asia’s Largest Airline, for the 34th consecutive year/5th largest airline in the world", China Southern; Company to Enable Inflight Auction of Seat Upgrades Onboard China Southern Airlines - Jul 8, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_07-08-13.html


GuestLogix Strengthens Relationship with Momentum Services +Eurostar, with "New Merchant of Record Agreement"; Company 2Deploys Global Payment Services, to Support Growing Onboard Retailing Program Onboard Major Rail Customer" - Aug 15, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-15-13.html


Guestlogix - &Air Canada, "named “Best Airline in North America” for the 4th consecutive year in a worldwide survey of >18.000.000 airline passengers", Sign "Multi-Year Agreement", to Support Growing Inflight Entertainment Offerings Across Expanding Fleet; Onboard Retail Technology Leader to Provide IFE Payment Processing Service, to Facilitate Congruent Entertainment Experience for Canada’s Largest Airline - Aug 22, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-22-13.html


GuestLogix - Announces "Multi-Year Agreement" with "Scandinavia's Largest Regional Airline", Wideroe - Aug 28, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-28-13.html


GuestLogix - Global Rail Division Secures "North America's Largest Privately Owned Passenger Rail Service", Rocky Mountaineer; Company Expands Global Footprint with 1st North American Rail Customer Agreement - Sep 18, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_09-18-13.html


GuestLogix +NCR, the "global leader in consumer transaction technologies", to "Integrate Leading Technologies, to "Transform Self-Service Retail, throughout Global Travel Industry" " - Oct 21, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_10-21-13.html


GuestLogix +flydubai, "one of the Middle East's fastest growing airlines", Sign Multi-Year Renewal Agreement for Continued Use of the Onboard Retail Platform; Company's "Leading Solution Will Continue to Increase Efficiency for Onboard Sales @flydubai" - Nov 6, 2013
www.marketwired.com/press-release/guestlogix-flydubai-sign-m…


Deloitte Awards GuestLogix in the "2013 Technology Fast 50™ +Fast 500™"; Company "Ranked as One of Canada +North America's Fastest Growing Technology Companies", for 5th Consecutive Year - Nov 13, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_11-13-13.html


GuestLogix Signs 'Multi-Year Partnership Agreement' with Toronto-Based Carrier, Porter Airlines, 'rated "Best Small Airline in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards'; Company "to Launch Flagship Demo Location with Latest Retail Technology, @Airline’s Headquarters" - Dec 20, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_12-20-13.html


GuestLogix 'Recovers >US$1.000.000, in Previously Declined Revenues for Its Customers'; "Company's Global Payment Gateway Improves the Bottom Line for Airline +Rail Operators" - Jan 8, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-08-14.html


GuestLogix’ Global Rail Division Announces 'Major Mobile Ticketing +Retail Win', with Signing of a "Major European Rail Operator"; "operator will be the 1st to deploy the Company’s 'OnTouch® GuestPass™ ticketing validation technology', +represents the GuestLogix Global Rail Division’s largest contract signing to date" - Jan 13, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-13-14.html


GuestLogix Announces Renewal +Expansion Agreement, with "Leading North American Airline", Airline "to Benefit from Use of the Company's Onboard Retail Platform +OnTouch® Analytics" - Jan 28, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-28-14.html


GuestLogix Partners with KUBRA, which "provides customer interaction management solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, government, financial services, health care +communication companies across North America", to Enhance its Global Payment Gateway, Company "to Leverage KUBRA’s Payment Processing Services, to Support Global Airline +Rail Operators" - Jan 29, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-29-14.html


GuestLogix "Recognizes Momentum Services, for its 'Outstanding Retail Performance' Onboard Eurostar" - Feb 5, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_02-05-14.html


GuestLogix +Inflight Service Europe AB Strengthen Partnership in 3-Year Agreement with Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, the "3rd largest low-cost carrier in Europe, based on passenger trips"; Company's "Leading Solution to Support the Low-Cost Carrier's Onboard Retailing Initiatives" - Feb 13, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_02-13-14.html


GuestLogix "Unveils Corporate Rebrand +New Business Units, Reflecting Payment Technology Support Across Entire Travel Journey" - Mar 4, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-Un…


GuestLogix +Global Eagle Entertainment, the "leading full service provider of content +connectivity to the worldwide airline industry, whichs customer base includes >150 airlines worldwide", Collaborate to Enhance the Passenger Experience Onboard Airlines Worldwide - Mar 10, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…

GuestLogix Deploys Across Flybe, "Europe's Largest Regional Airline", in Catering +Duty Free Agreement with Skytrac Group, Flybe "to Enhance its Onboard Retail Operations, with GuestLogix' Onboard Retail Platform" - Apr 2, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/guestlogix-de…
http://guestlogix.com/pdf/guestlogix_trend_report.pdf
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0002…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.607.507 von Popeye82 am 11.03.14 16:48:07

Zitat von Popeye82: Naturally Splendid Enterprises - to Launch New Products, +Moves Into New Office/Warehouse Facilities; Craig Goodwin: "We are "extremely pleased" with the flavour +nutritional profiles of these new products. They "will be the 1st hemp protein products in the world, that utilize lo-han-guo", an all-natural sweetener that is 200 times sweeter than sugar, with a fraction of the calories. ... "this formulation is gluten free, lactose free, higher in protein than other hemp comparable products, a "great alternative for diabetics… +better tasting" "; Lo-han-guo, sometimes called Monk Fruit is an "exciting +unique new to market sweetener" that "provides benefits no other sweeteners can". Unlike sugar +other common sweeteners, Monk Fruit does not elevate insulin levels, raise cholesterol, or stimulate fat storage. Made from natural fruit, Monk Fruit has been clinically proven to speed up the fat burning process, without stimulating insulin production. Monk Fruit is "completely natural +safe for diabetics, children +people who are hypoglycemic" - Jun 27, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130627…


Naturally Splendid Signs NDA with "Major Specialty Ingredient Supplier", to Test Exclusive HempOmegaTM & H2OmegaTM Products - Sep 10, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130910…


Naturally Splendid "Announces Launch of Natera™ Product Line", @the Canadian Health Food Association Trade Show - Sep 12, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130912…


Naturally Splendid Signs "NDA With the "leading ingredient suppliers in North America" for HempOmega™ &H2Omega™" Proprietary Products - Nov 5, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131105…


Naturally Splendid "Secures Exclusive Sales Agreement" With Boreal Technologies, for Canada +the United States for Plant Based Omega Products - Nov 13, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131113…


Naturally Splendid Signs Purchase Order, With "Large National Retailer", for Its NATERA™ Product Line - Dec 18, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131218…


Naturally Splendid's NATERA™ Superfood Line to Be Distributed Across Canada by Purity Life, a "Leading Natural Health Product Distributor", which supplies high-quality natural health products to >7.000 stores across Canada, including most major food, drug +mass merchandisers +natural health food stores - Jan 16, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140116…


Naturally Splendid Signs Purchase Order With London Drugs, a "100% Canadian owned with 77 stores across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan +Manitoba + >7.0000 employees", for Its NATERA™ Protein Line - Jan 30, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140130…


Naturally Splendid 1st Ships Order of Its NATERA™ Protein Line, to London Drugs, In addition, the Company is "pleased to report that Marketplace IGA will also be replacing the Naturally Splendid line with the NATERA™ line." Marketplace IGA has 38 stores throughout British Columbia; Naturally Splendid's retail line of superfood products "was test marketed through '13 in >350 stores in BC +Alberta, including Save On Foods, Urban Fare, London Drugs, Sobeys +Marketplace IGA. "§Following successful sales throughout, this line was expanded to feature new flavors, sizes +more 'customer focused packaging', under the name NATERA™" - Feb 11, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140211…


Naturally Splendid Completes Warehouse Upgrades, +Receives Permits for New Natera™ Packaging Facility, which, With a total footprint of >6.000 sqft, upgrades the Natera™ warehouse capacity by 200%; B. Carson: "We "have streamlined our packaging +warehousing facilities, in order to accommodate larger volumes of sales +faster inventory turnover". Our new facilities "allow Naturally Splendid to provide a higher level of service to our customers +distributors". The company's Natera™ superfood line is now carried through both regional +national distributors, that service >7.000 retail stores +"is quickly becoming a 'recognized name in the Canadian functional food market' " " - Mar 3, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140303.…


Summit Specialty Foods, "one of Western Canada's leading distributors of organic, natural +gourmet foods" to Distribute Naturally Splendid's Atera(TM) Hemp Superfood Line, in BC +Alberta, distribution network "has increased from servicing 350 stores in Western Canada, to now ~8.000 " 'potential' retail clients nationwide", since the beginning of the year" - Mar 6, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140305.…


Nature’s Fare Markets to Carry Naturally Splendid’s NATERA™ Hemp Superfood Line - Mar 7, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140307…


Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd.: "Significant Milestone Achieved, in Development of Plant Based Omega Products"; Boreal "has successfully completed the 1st pilot scale production run of HempOmega™. The success of this pilot scale production run enables Naturally Splendid the ability to offer commercial sized production quantities of HempOmega™ +H2Omega™. Naturally Splendid has exclusive rights to market Boreal's full range of plant based omega products, throughout North America."; C. Goodwin: "This latest development "signals our 1st foray into the ingredient market for Naturally Splendid. Up to now our focus has been on our NATERA™ retail product, but this exciting announcement now means we can broaden our own retail product line, to include this sophisticated technology as well as make it available to ingredient suppliers, across North America. This is a very exciting and pivotal day, for both companies"." - Mar 11, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140311.…

Naturally Splendid's NATERA™ Hemp Based Superfood Line to Be Distributed Across Canada by Planet Foods™, a "market leader with a strong competitive advantage in the Western Canadian Natural Foods industry", giving the company >10.000 "potential" retail locations nationwide to market to - Apr 2, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140402.…
www.naturallysplendid.com/docs/NSP_Presentation_2014.pdf
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

[Popeye82]

Glencore Xstrata accepts coal price cuts - MA - Apr 3, 2014

- B. Hagemann -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/glencore-xstrata-accepts-coa…

[Popeye82]

White knight rides to Osisko's rescue, shares soar; Yamana's takes 50% for $930.000.000 +Canada pension plan provides $550.000.000 funding, to stave of Goldcorp's hostile bid - M.com - Apr 2, 2014

- F. Els -
www.mining.com/white-knight-rides-to-osiskos-rescue-68473/?u…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.618.839 von Popeye82 am 13.03.14 00:09:23

Zitat von Popeye82: Prairie Downs Metals - Exploration Target of 1.100.000.000 -1.300.000.000 tonnes, @Lublin Coal Project - Nov 8, 2012
www.pdz.com.au/uploads/1/7/9/6/17961663/121108_-_lcp_explora…


Maiden Coal Resource, of 1.576.000.000 tonnes, @Lublin Coal Project; Anastasios T. Arima: "This result "confirms the "potential" for the development of a large scale, low cost coal mine in a country +region with extensive coal infrastructure and +long coal mining history". The maiden resource is the "1st step in the Company’s "goal" of establishing the Lublin basin as the new strategic source of coal supply, for the European +Eurasian economies" - Feb 14, 2013

+ Maiden Inferred Coal Resource Estimate, of 1.576.000.000 tonnes of high quality thermal coal estimated, @the Company’s Lublin Coal Project

+ Deposit hosts a high quality thermal coal with average calorific value of 6.484kcal/kg +12.2% Ash, on a Gross Air Dried basis

+ 679.000.000 tonnes of the Inferred Coal Resource is contained within three coal seams, which display excellent thermal coal quality characteristics

+ Lublin Coal Basin is an established coal province, with coal mining activities dating back to ´82, with established infrastructure, including power +rail. The Project is situated adjacent to the Bogdanka coal mine, which is operated by Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka S.A.(“LWB”).

+ Maiden resource is "testament to the "potential" for the Lublin Coal Basin to become a major new strategic source of coal supply for Europe "

+ Majority of the resource is contiguous with current operating mines in the region, which have proven to be highly productive

+ The Company is currently in the process of finalising the appointment of a drilling contractor for a drilling campaign, to commence in early to mid-´13 ...
www.prairiedownsmetals.com.au/uploads/1/5/0/3/15036474/13021…


Initial Washability Results Display 'Exceptionally High Yields' - Mar 12, 2014
www.pdz.com.au/uploads/1/7/9/6/17961663/140313_-_initial_was…

Transport Infrastructure Study "Confirms 'Exceptional Rail +Port access' for the Lublin Coal Project", which " "would" allow for low-cost penetration into Polish +EU markets, as well as seaborne export coal markets". The availability of existing infrastructure coupled with underutilised capacity "provides 'substantial advantages' in terms of Project capital intensity, compared to many other international coal projects" - Apr 3, 2014

+ Independent Transport Infrastructure Study by bulk transportation specialists in Poland has been completed for the Company +has "confirmed the 'reare exceptional underutilised domestic +EU infrastructure capabilities' available for the Lublin Coal Project"

+ The Lublin Coal Project "has the "potential" to provide a significant strategic energy +raw material source @low transportation costs, within Poland +the European Union"

+ " 'Highly productive' Polish port export infrastructure is available, with 'significant underutilised capacity', which could service the premium Mediterranean or ARA coal market @low cost, compared to competitors from the USA, Australia +Russia"

+ Railway access +capacity confirmed +supported by EU directives, stipulating that Poland must allow open access operations on railway lines

+ Rail deliveries within Poland +the European Union "compare favourably to global coal rail freight rates, particularly compared to global exporters, such as Australia, Canada +the USA"; the railway network in Poland is subject to 'EU open access policies'

+ Domestic market deliveries "would have a 'clear competitive advantage', over current imported coal products +could substitute imports @low cost"

+ " "Potential" for 'significant market penetration' into 'major European economies', especially Germany, with low rail rates from the Company’s Lublin Coal Project"

+ Transport Infrastructure Study completed as a standalone component of Prairie’s Scoping Study for the Lublin Coal Project, which is on track for completion during the 1st Half ' 14 ...
www.pdz.com.au/uploads/1/7/9/6/17961663/140403_-_infrastruct…
www.pdz.com.au/uploads/1/7/9/6/17961663/131106_pdz_presentat…
www.pdz.com.au/uploads/1/7/9/6/17961663/140129_pdz_quarterly…

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Beijing approves fiscal stimulus, as China slows - CER/SCMP - Apr 3, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65503

"Beijing announced on Wednesday long-awaited fiscal measures to stabilize China’s economy, promising to cut taxes for small firms and accelerate the construction of rail projects, South China Morning Post reported.

The government also said it would increase the length of current railway lines by 18%, financed by a mixture of bank loans, bonds and investment funds. Analysts worried that without a new stimulus package from Beijing, China would fail to meet the target of 7.5% economic growth this year. The measures come after Premier Li Keqiang sought to reassure markets that Beijing was ready to provide support. "

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China gives more, to World Bank's poor fund - CER/BB/WB/IDA - Apr 3, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65509

"China nearly doubled its contribution to the International Development Association, a fund of the World Bank that makes low-interest loans and grants to the poorest countries, Bloomberg reported, citing a report published on Thursday by the bank.

China's grant increased to about US$300 million from US$161 million in the previous round. Part of the contribution will be used to support an additional low-interest, US$1 billion loan to the fund. The grant highlights the country’s efforts to gain influence at international financial institutions such as the Washington-based World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.705.759 von Popeye82 am 26.03.14 13:10:19

Zitat von Popeye82:
Cardia Sets Up Subsidiary, to Commercialise New Technology - AI - 12-Jan-2011
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=39678
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=228184

"Cardia Bioplastics has established a 100% subsidiary CO2STARCH Pty Ltd as a vehicle to commercialise the company’s patented novel CO2 polymer – starch blending technology.

The technology uses CO2 emissions as a substitute for oil and then blends them further with starch as another substitute for oil to create a renewable and sustainable bioplastic with less reliance on fossil fuels.

Cardia launched the world’s first CO2 + Starch biodegradable carry bags in October 2010 and has since received much interest in the technology from international organisations. "


Cardia launches world’s 1st Bio-container, for nutritional supplement +cosmetics market - AI - Apr 16, 2012
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=42621
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=241144

"Cardia Bioplastics has announced that it has launched the world’s 1st food contact compliant Biohybrid™ container for the global nutritional supplement market +cosmetics industries.

Cardia is implementing a marketing strategy to launch the Bio-Containers globally. In the 1st step of this strategy, Cardia is currently working with both a US manufacturer of plastic containers +a major nutritional supplement company to launch the new Bio-Containers into the US market.

Cardia estimates that the packaging(including containers) for this industry alone represents a multi-million dollar business opportunity. This is further supported by “Research +Markets ”1 report on the US Nutritional Supplement industry which is estimated to be worth US$22.500.000.000/annum.

Cardia Bioplastics has produced “Bio-Containers” for packaging tablets +cosmetics using its new food contact approved Biohybrid™ resins. The Cardia Biohybrid™ resins are fully recyclable +comply with the US Food +Drug Administration(FDA) +EU regulatory requirements on materials +articles intended to come into contact with food.

Cardia’s Bio-Containers have been independently tested +validated to comply with the stringent performance requirements of the nutritional supplement +cosmetics industries. The Bio-Containers are well-suited to store vitamins, medical tablets, food +nutritional supplements, +cosmetic products. Bio-Containers offer excellent physical properties +shelf life for the stored products. In addition to their excellent performance, Bio-Containers require <oil to produce +have a >favourable environmental profile +carbon footprint than conventional plastic containers. "


Cardia Bioplastics - Breville, a "global designer +manufacturer of small kitchen appliances", goes green with Cardia - Mar 12, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=725407


Customs Bioplastics to market 'Bio-buddy dog waste bag ', using Cardia - Mar 14, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=725857


Cardia +University of Sydney 'explore PPC applications' - Apr 23, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=731789


Cardia signs supply contract with Ricoy Supermercados, "one of Brazil`s largest supermarket chains" - Feb 12, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=781889


Cardia wins waste management supply contract into Nanjing - Feb 17, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=782649


Cardia develops 'Biohybrid films technology' for BIB Water - Feb 27, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=785278


Ecoriginals' 'eco baby nappy' made from Cardia Compostable Tec - Mar 13, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=787971


Cardia Biohybrid bags gain EPA approval, in Maladives - Mar 17, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=788513


Cardia Tech used to develop compostable icecream sticks - Mar 19, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=788917


Supply contract for Biohybrid bags with Drogaria Araujo - Mar 24, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=789537


Organic waste diversion program extended, to Qixia District - Mar 26, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=789978

Supply contract for 'disposable compostable cutlery' - Mar 31, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=790666


" 'Leading American manufacturer' doubles orders" - Apr 3, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=791416
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=790919
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=785848

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.685.205 von Popeye82 am 24.03.14 09:05:47

Zitat von Popeye82: Sierra Mining - Positive Drill Results Extend Mineralisation @Mabilo, drills "up to" 74 metres @2.64% copper, 3.56g/tonne gold, 43.22% iron +22.3g/tonne silver - Oct 15, 2013
http://sierramining.com.au/upload/documents/investor/asx/201…


Highest Grade Intercept to Date @Mabilo Project, drills "up to" 53 metres @5.31g/t Au, 3.14% Cu, 11.0g/t Ag +51.06% Fe - Oct 28, 2013
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=654433


Further 'Excellent Results' @Mabilo, drills "up to" 68.4m @1.87g/t Au, 1.54% Cu, 6.1g/t Ag +52.99% Fe, drilling continues with a view to an initial resource estimation in the New Year - Nov 20, 2013
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=658274


Further 'Outstanding' Drilling Results @the Mabilo Project, drills 27.2m @4.35g/t Au, 11.00% Cu, 11.1g/t Ag, +37.43% Fe +114m @1.19 g/t Au, 1.21% Cu, 3.8 g/t Ag +33.88% Fe - Dec 5, 2013
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=660922


RTG Mining Inc. To Merge With Sierra Mining Limited - Feb 25, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=668663

Further 'Excellent Drill Results', @Mabilo, drills "up to" 115.1m @2.51g/t Au, 2.16% Cu +47.31% Fe +54.15m @2.77g/t Au, 2.02% Cu +50.72% Fe - Apr 3, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=673055
http://sierramining.com.au/upload/documents/investor/present…
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=665817

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" 'Breakthrough' in Fusion Research Brings New Nuclear Power Source Closer" - US.net/UoM/O.com/CCfFE - Mar 30, 2014

- J. Daly -
http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/Breakth…
www.uranium-stocks.net/home/breakthrough-in-fusion-research-…

"Nuclear fusion has similarities to conventionally produced nuclear power in that it produces zero carbon electric power, but its big advantage over fission nuclear power is that it generates no nuclear waste, the bane of fission nuclear power plants. Recent research breakthroughs are bringing closer the day that power generation from fusion reactors will become a reality.

While research to develop commercially viable nuclear fusion has been underway for decades, advances have been slow due to the immense technological complexities involved and modest funding. That said, recent technological breakthroughs may hasten progress.

On 19 March the University of Michigan announced that a team of University of Michigan and Princeton researchers has uncovered a new kind of magnetic behavior that could help make nuclear fusion reactions easier to start. Designers of inertial fusion ignition systems may be able to use this newly discovered feature to place the laser spots so that they heat the target fuel cylinder more quickly and efficiently. Assistant Professor of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences Alexander Thomas said, "Essentially, what we found is a completely new magnetic reconnection mechanism. Though we're studying it in an inertial confinement fusion process, it might be relevant to the surface of the sun and magnetic confinement fusion."

The research breakthroughs could help overcome fusion’s major problem, how to design a fusion reactor that consumes less energy than is needed to power it. In Britain at the Culham Center for Fusion Energy Professor Steve Cowley claims that ongoing progress brings the day of sustainable fusion power ever closer, commenting, "I'm always asked, how can we put the sun in a bottle? But I already did that in the Joint European Torus. Until now, power output was small. People forget how important it was. ...You could say that the Wright brothers' flight did not matter, just because they flew about 30 feet.” Cowley was referring to the Joint European Torus experiment in 1997, when nuclear fusion briefly generated 16 megawatts of power.

In earlier research in 1994, the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory generated 10.7 million watts of power for a brief moment, with research generating plasma temperatures of 510 million degrees centigrade, the highest ever produced in a laboratory, and well beyond the 100 million degrees required for commercial fusion. Three years later, the Joint European Torus in England exceeded the PPPL's power generation at 16 million watts, but these outputs were not sustainable.

Francesco Romanelli, leader of the team of scientists operating the JET noted during an interview, "By the end of the century, 30 percent of global energy could be generated by nuclear fusion. I hope that by 2040 we will start to see fusion power injecting electricity into the grid."

The question of who might dominate this incipient energy source is unclear at present, but many Asian countries, including China, India, Japan and South Korea have expressed interest and could be countries that come to dominate the industry, should they finance breakthrough technologies leading to patents as the U.S. and the EU focus on small wind and solar energies. In a prime example of EU priorities, by 2011, the EU had already invested $110 billion annually in alternative energy sources while allocating only $400 million for ITER, an international nuclear fusion research and engineering project, which is currently building the world's largest experimental tokamak nuclear fusion reactor adjacent to the Cadarache facility in southern France.

With such funding priorities, the 21st century might be remembered for Asia dominating a clean energy source in the greatest technological advance since the era of oil began. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.760.539 von Popeye82 am 03.04.14 14:43:52

U-M, UVa joint startup "attracts financing, to bring batteryless sensors to market" - UoM, ARBOR - Mar 31, 2014
http://ns.umich.edu/new/releases/22090-u-m-uva-joint-startup…

"PsiKick, an ultra-low-power wireless sensor company co-founded by a University of Michigan professor, has completed Series A, or first-round, funding.

The financing, led by New Enterprise Associates, will be used to accelerate PsiKick's growth and product development to meet the increasing demand for energy-efficient system-on-a-chip technology. MINTS, a U-M venture fund, and Osage University Partners also participated as new investors in this round.

PsiKick was launched in 2012 by David Wentzloff, U-M assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and partners Benton Calhoun, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Virginia, and company CEO Brendan Richardson. It has offices in both Ann Arbor and Charlottesville, Va.

"This is a unique partnership between two universities and their inventors," said Jack Miner, director of the Venture Center within U-M Tech Transfer. "PsiKick benefited from UVA resources, from its home base in Charlottesville, and from U-M resources, having a satellite office in U-M Tech Transfer's Venture Accelerator. The result speaks for itself with funding from NEA, one of the nation's premier venture firms."

Wentzloff said the financing represents a huge step for PsiKick and a nice validation of the research conducted at U-M's Wireless Integrated Circuits and Systems group.

"This funding allows us to expand our leadership and technical teams, begin development of our first wireless system-on-a-chip and ultimately deliver chips to our customers," he said. "This will enable our customers to develop 'Internet of Things' devices that last much longer on batteries or operate entirely from harvested energy."

PsiKick's ultra-low-power wireless systems-on-a-chip are capable of operating on 1/100th to 1/1000th of the power budget of other low-power integrated circuit platforms. Their extreme energy efficiency enables them to be powered without a battery from harvested energy sources such as vibration, thermal gradients, solar, radio frequency or piezo actuation.

At its launch four years ago, the company demonstrated its technology by featuring a single chip that conducted continuous EKG monitoring and detection of atrial fibrillation based on an algorithm developed by a cardiologist at UVA. Wireless updates each second were sent by radio, all operating continuously and powered by body heat using a small thermoelectric generator on a body with no battery at all in the system.

"Imagine that technology being integrated into a Band-aid-like device for physiological monitoring at home or integrated into a performance shirt for athletes," Wentzloff said.

"As soon as you stick it on or put the shirt on, the device powers up from your body heat and starts recording and wirelessly talking to your phone. And since there's no battery, it can be disposable, or in the case of a shirt washed and dried—neither of which is good for batteries."

PsiKick licensed the initial technology from the universities of Michigan, Virginia and Washington. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.716.347 von Popeye82 am 27.03.14 14:32:02

Zitat von Popeye82: True Drinks - Secures Partnership With Midwest Beverage +Brokerage, Inc., True Drinks provides a healthy alternative for kids to drink "with major entertainment +media company licensing agreements". Their AquaBallTM is a naturally flavored, vitamin-enhanced, zero- calorie, dye-free, sugar-free alternative to juice +soda. AquaBallTM is currently available in three flavors: orange, grape +fruit punch, with berry flavor, +a seasonal strawberry lemonade flavor, soon to be released - Aug 15, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/15/true-drink…


True Drinks Announces Extension of Licensing Agreement, Through End of `15 - Aug 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/21/true-drink…


AquaBall "Gets an "A+", From Moms Across the Nation" - Sep 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/11/aquaball-g…


True Drinks Announces Distribution @Harris Teeter Supermarkets, which "operates in >200 supermarkets in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware +the District of Columbia" - Sep 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/18/true-drink…


True Drinks Announces Polar Beverages as Distribution Partner, for New England, which "will enable True Drinks to rapidly expand AquaBall's distribution across the >25.000 locations they service in New England" - Sep 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/19/true-drink…


True Drinks Announces Distribution With Valu Merchandisers, which "will increase general retail footprint across 22 state" - Sep 24, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/24/true-drink…


AquaBall "Expands International Presence", True Drinks Announces Distribution Partnership With PriceSmart Inc., an "international membership style club channel retailer +the largest operator of membership warehouse clubs in Central America +the Caribbean, serving >1.000.000 cardholders", placing AquaBall™ Naturally Flavored Water into PriceSmart stores located in Aruba, Barbados, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad +the US Virgin Islands - Oct 15, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/15/aquaball-e…


True Drinks Announces Distribution Partnership With Kroger, AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water Now Available @the "Nation's Largest Grocer, one of the world's largest grocery retailers" - Oct 16, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/16/aquaball-n…


AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water Announces Expanded Distribution in Southern California with Albertson's, Bristol Farms, Gelson's +Ralphs, adding 397 new outlets of availability - Jan 16, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/16/aquaball-n…


AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water Now Available in a 'Multi-Pack' - Jan 23, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/23/aquaball-n…


True Drinks Announces New Distribution @Rite Aid, the "nation's 3rd largest drugstore chain, which operates >4.600 stores across 31 states +is the largest drugstore chain on the east coast", AquaBall's New Multi-Pack "Soon to Be Stocked @National Drugstore Chain Across the USA" - Jan 28, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/28/true-drink…


True Drinks Announces "International Expansion", Into Australia +New Zealand - Feb 20, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/20/true-drink…






True Drinks Announces New Distribution @Stew Leonard's - Mar 10, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/04/true-drink…


AquaBall Authorized @Xtramart, which "operates stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania +Rhode Island"; R. Corona: "We are excited to partner with True Drinks +their Aquaball™ Naturally Flavored Water. This product is the healthiest beverage available for kids on the market . The health +wellness of our loyal customers is very important to us" Mar 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/13/aquaball-a…


AquaBall Now Available @Lowe's Foods, Adds 100+ New Retail Points of Distribution - Mar 26, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/aquaball-now-available-lowes-f…

AquaBall Rolls Into ShopRite, the "largest retailer owned cooperative in the United States, with operations totaling 250 grocery stores", Adds 250 Retail Locations - Apr 3, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/aquaball-rolls-into-shopri…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9899646
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9891868

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.571.803 von Popeye82 am 05.03.14 21:52:18

Zitat von Popeye82: LED Medical Diagnostics - Says VELscope Oral Health Exams 'Are Changing Patient Perceptions of “Going to the Dentist” '; "World’s leading oral health examination system having an impact on practices; as well as patients" - Jul 29, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-diagn…







LED Medical Diagnostics’ VELscope Vx® Wins Pride Institute’s “Best of Class” Award, for 3rd consecutive year - Aug 28, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-diagn…


LED Medical Diagnostics "Says Five Minutes a Year "Might" Save Your Life" - Aug 29, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-diagn…


LED Medical Announces Canadian National Distribution Agreement with Sinclair Dental, "one of the fastest growing, full-service dental suppliers in Canada" - Oct 29, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-annou…


LED Medical Announces Change to Distribution Agreement with DenMat Holdings, LLC, a "leader in high-quality dental products for dental professionals around the world" - Nov 5, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-annou…


LED Medical Announces US Distribution Agreement with Burkhart Dental Supply, "one of the most respected dental supply companies in the United States" - Dec 3, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-annou…


LED Medical Announces US Distribution Agreement with Benco Dental, the "largest privately-owned dental company in the United States" - Dec 10, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-annou…


LED Medical Signs Agreement with BC Cancer Agency +Genome BC, to Create Oral Cancer Risk-Assessment Test; Technology "to build upon $10.000.000 of National Institute of Health +TFRI Research Funding" - Jan 14, 2014
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-signs…


LED Medical Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement with Patterson Dental, a "leading distributor of dental products, equipment +technology in the U.S. +Canada" - Jan 21, 2014
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-inc-a…
www.ledmd.com/assets/media/presentations/LEDMD-v51/iframe_vi…











Zacks initiated coverage on LMD - Z - Jan 21, 2014

- Brian Marckx -
http://scr.zacks.com/files/doc_coverage/Med-Tech%20-%20Brian…


LED Medical Inc. Announces "VELscope(R) Vx Results from REALITY Review", "received a REALITY'S CHOICES rating of 4.5 stars(out of a possible 5)" - Mar 5, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/led-medical-inc-announces-…

LED Medical Inc. Announces Partnership Between LED Dental Ltd. +Ray Co., Ltd., a Subsidiary of Samsung, "one of the world's largest information technology companies, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, insurance +construction companies", to sell, install +provide support for the 'RAYSCAN α' -'Expert dental imaging system' - Apr 3, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/led-medical-inc-announces-…
www.ledmd.com/assets/media/presentations/LEDMD-v51/iframe_vi…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.357.027 von Popeye82 am 01.02.14 01:34:03

Zitat von Popeye82: Solutions4CO2 - Signs Project Development Agreement With Quinlan Brothers Ltd., to build a waste to co-products facility to extract oil containing eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA), docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) +astaxanthin from Quinlan's waste streams; Quinlan is a Canadian processor +exporter of cold water shrimp, capelin, snow crab, mackerel, squid +turbot at its plant located @Bay De Verde, Newfoundland +Labrador. S4CO2 +Quinlan have entered into the PDA to build a commercial waste to co-products system that will be integrated with the existing Quinlan process. The system extracts oil from the shrimp by-product +enriches the EPA, DHA and astaxanthin in the oil; Most shrimp by-products are either disposed in landfills @a dollar cost to the shrimp processors, or discarded in the sea @an environmental cost. By utilizing the shrimp by-products in a waste to co-products platform the waste stream can be transformed from a cost to an additional revenue stream for the shrimp processors - Mar 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/26/solutions4…


Solutions4CO2 Announces Appointment of Alexander (Sandy) Marshall to the Board of Directors, Until recently, he was the President and Managing Director of Lanxess (Canada) Inc., earlier Bayer AG - May 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/10/solutions4…


Solutions4CO2 Inc. Closes Joint Venture With Quinlan Brothers Ltd., JV will produce high value Omega 3/Astaxanthin enriched oils(the "Products") from cold water shrimp waste streams using S4CO2's Bio-Extraction Process TM - Jun 6, 2013

Under the terms of the JV, the parties agree:

I) That Quinlan will provide the JV with exclusive rights to the Quinlan Feedstock under a Supply Agreement +the JV will seek to secure additional feedstock supply from global sources, beginning Q3 '13.

II) S4CO2 will grant all rights +usage of its Bio-Extraction Process™, +all improvements thereto, to the JV for the purpose of conducting the Business, on an exclusive, no-fee basis covering North America.

III) That the JV will outsource the majority of the processing of the Quinlan Feedstock, to toll processors until December 1, '13.

IV) The JV will negotiate global off-take contracts, for the sale of the '13 Products.

V) The JV will negotiate the toll-processing contract(s) for the ' 13 production of the Products, with such contracts including quality assurance, packaging +labelling based on the off-take agreements.

VI) Quinlan +S4CO2 will refer all opportunities that come to its attention where the Bio-Extraction Process™ or the Quinlan Feedstock could be a viable solution exclusively to the JV. ...
http://s4co2.com/2849/uncategorized/solutions4co2-inc-announ…


Solutions4CO2 Inc. Announces Its Joint Venture Subsidiary's 1st Purchase +Distribution Agreement, with "an established supplier of ingredients and products in the nutraceutical industry"; Purchase +Distribution Agreement has a 3 year term with minimum +targeted purchase volumes @a fixed price, subject to certain conditions, including the product meeting specifications to the satisfaction of the Customer, The 1st purchase amount will be for up to half of the final shrimp oil product from the '13 shrimp by-product feedstock, that the JV Sub has already obtained from the Fall catch. The product is 'expected' to be shipped +revenue recognized in the 1st quarter of '14, assuming there are no production delays, The Customer will put forth a Letter of Credit for one hundred percent of the minimum purchase volumes of product from the '13 feedstock +the minimum purchase volume, outlined in the Purchase +Distribution Agreement for Q2 '14 - Dec 16, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/16/solutions4…

Douglas Kemp-Welch MBA, ICD.D, CEO +Director Interview - WSL/MHQ - 2014
http://marketheadquarters.net/audio/sfcio.mp3
http://s4co2.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/S4CO2_Executive-…
http://s4co2.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Algae-InSight-S4…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.755.939 von Popeye82 am 02.04.14 21:38:26

Zitat von Popeye82: NanoTech Entertainment - Wine Channel TV, subsidiary of "a leader in building online, cable +media marketing brands in selected vertical markets", Partners with NanoTech, Expanding Programming to Video on Demand Marketplace - Jun 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/11/wine-chann…


NanoTech Partners With Fun Little Movies, a "specialist in family-friendly comedy" - Jun 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/25/nanotech-p…


NanoTech Expands VOD Library, With >1.000 Films +TV Episodes; Deal with MGE, " distributors of one of the largest libraries of classic DVDs", provides American Classic Library for NanoTech Viewers - Jun 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/01/nanotech-e…


Hannover House(HHSE) Expands Partnership With NanoTech Entertainment; NanoTech's Media Group to Publish Hannover House TV-Book Channel +provide eBook Publishing Services - Jul 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/02/hannover-h…


NanoTech Completes Acquisition of Clear Memories - Jul 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/17/nanotech-c…


NanoTech 'Strengthens Commercial Business', with Acquisition of MagicScreen3D, "market leaders in the commercial implementation of glassless 3D screen technology" - Jul 22, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/22/nanotech-s…


NanoTech Partners with SEIKI Digital, a "world-class manufacturer, that is making 'big waves' in the television industry", "to Deliver the 'Ultimate 4K UltraHD Experience' " - Jul 29, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/29/nanotech-p…


'Music that Matters' Partners with NanoTech, to Launch IPTV/OTT Music Channel - Aug 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/02/music-that…


NanoTech Acquires Worldwide Global Entertainment - Aug 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/09/nanotech-a…


NanoTech Entertainment Expands Operations, @Its Silicon Valley Datacenter - Sep 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/11/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Ships 'Nuvola NP-H1 4K Ultra High Definition(4K UltraHD) Set Top Computer' - Sep 12, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/12/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces East Coast R&D Facilities - Sep 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/18/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Partners with Global Outdoor Concepts, the "leading provider of 'next generation technology' for outdoor Televisions" - Sep 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/19/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces the Opening of 4K Studios - Sep 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/25/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment +Ciao Entertainment +Television, a "global provider of telecommunications products +services", Announce Partnership - Oct 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/01/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Joins HDCP Licensee Group, "making it possible for customers to enable copy protected content across their networks". HDCP is an encrypted protocol, used to prevent unauthorized access to protected content. This inclusion "allows NanoTech to create HDMI® based products, including the upcoming Nuvola NP-1™, NP-C™ and NP-S1™ , which will be fully compatible with all content protected video sources +HDCP-compliant monitors, projectors or other display devices" - Oct 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/09/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Retains DME Law LLP, for Hollywood Representation - Oct 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/17/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment "Debuts Its 4K Studios, @American Film Market `13" - Nov 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/01/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment "Expands into Las Vegas Casino Gaming Industry", Hires Aaron Hightower - Nov 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Partners with NovoSensus, which "is developing some of the 'world’s most dynamic +competitive real-time data solutions' on the market", for Real-Time Data Technology - Nov 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/19/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Offers 'Black Friday Deal', for nanoSigns - Nov 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/26/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment &Graphin Co. Announce Distribution Partnership, in Japan - Dec 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/03/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Purchases Sammy Davis, Jr. Personal Collection - Dec 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/06/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces Opening of 4K Studios Hollywood Office - Dec 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/09/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Provides Funding, 4K Equipment for 'Documentaries on the History of Video Games' - Dec 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/10/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment - Releases 'Nuvola NP-1 4K Ultra HD Media Player', for Manufacturing - Dec 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Teams with Ingram Micro, the "world’s largest wholesale technology distributor +a global leader in IT supply-chain +mobile device lifecycle services", for U.S. Distribution of Nuvola NP-1 4K Ultra HD Streaming Video Player - Dec 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/23/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 'UltraFlix IPTV/OTT 4K Channel' Granted License, for 'Worldwide Distribution of 4K Moving Murals' - Dec 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/27/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's Nuvola NP-1, the " world’s 1st streaming media player that supports 4K Ultra HD movies +videos", Awarded "Storage Visions 2014 Visionary Product Award" - Jan 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/06/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 'Nuvola NP-1' Wins Ultra HDTV Magazine's "2014 Best of CES Ultra HD Media Player Award" - Jan 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 4K Studios Tapped Global New Age Media, the "Largest Content Provider in Dubai" to Convert, Distribute Sci-Fi Thriller in 4K - Jan 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/17/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment +11Giraffes Partner Offering 'Affordable Total 4K Digital Signage Solution' - Feb 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/04/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces New Research +Development Facility, in Las Vegas; New R&D Center "to Focus on 'Next Generation Gaming &Display Technology' " - Feb 11, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/10/nanotech-e…







Skymedia Selects NanoTech Entertainment’s 'Nuvola Streaming 4K Media Player', for Integration into Televisions - Mar 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/13/skymedia-s…


NanoTech’s Nuvola NP-1 4K Streaming Media Player Demonstrated with Akamai Media & Delivery Solutions @NAB 2014, "Affordable Solution Consistently +Reliably Delivers Four Times the Resolution of Full HD" - Mar 19, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/19/nanotech-s…


NanoTech Announces 4K HEVC +VP9 Support, for 'Nuvola NP-1 +NP-C Streaming 4K Ultra HD Media Players' - Mar 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/20/nanotech-a…


NanoTech's UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service Adds to Its Sports +Lifestyle 4K Offerings, with 'global distribution agreement' with Red Bull Media House, "one of the leading sports movie producers in the world" - Mar 22, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/21/nanotech-s…


NanoTech’s 'UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service' Expands Catalog with over 150 hour 4K Ultra HD Entertainment, entered into a distribution agreement with Multicom Entertainment Group, an "independent global content distributor of feature-length movies +TV shows" - Apr 2, 2014
http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/newsStoryPopup.go?story…

NanoTech Adds Ericson, the "world leader in communications technology +service", to its 'NAB 4K Streaming Interop-Demo List' - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/nanotech-a…
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=NTEK&id=1163…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.625.303 von Popeye82 am 13.03.14 19:14:06

Zitat von Popeye82: YOU On Demand Holdings - Signs Guangxi Cable, the "sole cable operator in the southern province of Guangxi, providing service to 5.000.000 cable homes", For Video On Demand In China; YOU On Demand "is the leading national Pay-Per-View +Video On Demand platform in China." The Company "offers high quality premium content to customers across China, through its Near Video On Demand(NVOD), Video On Demand(VOD) +Subscription Video On Demand(SVOD) services." The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses, that include alliances with leading media operators, comprehensive end-to-end content delivery, an exclusive billing solution, governmental partnerships +approvals, +value added services +"currently has content deals in place with many of Hollywood's top studios, including Warner Bros. Entertainment, Disney Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures, NBCUniversal, Lionsgate, Miramax, +Magnolia Pictures, as well as a broad selection of the best content from independent +Chinese filmmaker". YOU On Demand "has secured strategic partnerships with the largest media entities in China, +has a highly experienced management team with a strong background in Cable, Television, Media +Telecom" - Jan 7, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/07/you-on-dem…


YOU On Demand Launches Full Suite Of Products, For Its Video On Demand Cable Platform In China - Feb 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/02/01/you-on-dem…


YOU On Demand Expands to IPTV Platform for Video On Demand Service in China, Signs Distribution Agreement With Tianjin IPTV, "which covers households across 16 'major districts' +counties in the greater Tianjin metropolitan area" - Feb 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/02/13/you-on-dem…


YOU On Demand Closes Strategic Investment from Chinese Mobile Video Service Provider, C Media, a " leading mobile video service provider in China" - Jul 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/11/you-on-dem…


YOU On Demand Goes Mobile in China with Huawei, a "leading global information +communications technology(ICT) solutions provider +the 3rd largest global smartphone manufacturer" - Nov 8, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/08/you-on-dem…


YOU On Demand Expands Relationship with Disney, subsidiary of the "largest media conglomerate in the world, in terms of revenue", to Offer Movies On Demand via Mobile in China - Jan 30, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/30/you-on-dem…


YOU On Demand Signs Deals With HiT Entertainment, Sesame Workshop +Nelvana, "three of the world's premier producers of children's programming", to Launch YOU Kids On Demand Subscription Service, in China - Mar 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/13/you-on-dem…

YOU On Demand Expands Relationship with Miramax, a "leading worldwide film +television studio", to Offer Movies On Demand via Mobile in China - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/you-on-dem…
http://211.151.130.182/yod/media/corporate/yod_factsheet_201…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9613781

[Popeye82]

[Popeye82]

Freeing up time, for mine-finding: "the Cameco solution"; Members of Cameco’s exploration team are "anticipating a time when their data management is so efficient that they can carve out an extra day in their weekly schedule, to look for mines instead of spending those valuable hours searching for +manipulating data" - EE - Apr 2, 2014

- Virginia Heffernan -
http://earthexplorer.com/2014/Freeing_up_time_for_mine-findi…

[Popeye82]

Managing uncertainty: derisking oil exploration in complex environments; "Suppose you're an energy company in search of new discoveries: Where do you look if you want to make the best use of your limited cash reserves?" - EE - Apr 2, 2014

- D. Zlotnikov -
http://earthexplorer.com/2014/Managing_uncertainty-derisking…

[Popeye82]

"Expanding Norway’s mineral potential"; In the early 1980s, the Geological Survey of Norway(NGU) conducted an exploration program in the northern county of Finnmark, a 'highly prospective greenfield area' which encompasses the Karasjok Greenstone Belt. It was the 1st aeromagnetic +gravity survey of the area, +served to establish a preliminary description of its lithology, stratigraphy +mineralizations. New inversion methods are now helping, to enhance earth models +interpretation of Norway's Karasjok Greenstone Belt - EE/NGU - Mar 27, 2014

- G. Chandler -
http://earthexplorer.com/2014/Expanding_Norways_mineral_pote…

[Popeye82]

"Significant drill results tied to strong junior sector"; Countries where juniors companies contribute substantially to mineral exploration report far more significant drill results than countries that have weaker junior sectors , according to SNL Metals & Mining’s Corporate Exploration Strategies, an annual study. Another trend identified is the growing allocation of spending to late-stage assets, @the expense of earlier-stage projects, that 'would' provide the next generation of mines - EE/SNLM&M - Mar 4, 2014

- Virginia Heffernan -
http://earthexplorer.com/2014/Significant_drill_results_tied…
www.snl.com/InteractiveX/Article.aspx?cdid=A-26552106-13870

"Countries where juniors companies contribute substantially to mineral exploration report far more significant drill results than countries that have weaker junior sectors, according to SNL Metals & Mining’s Corporate Exploration Strategies, an annual study.

Australia, Canada, the U.S. and West Africa, where junior companies are particularly active, reported more noteworthy results than countries such as Chile, Peru and China, despite healthy levels of exploration in the latter regions.



- More than 55% of the 351 projects that reported at least one significant drill result in 2013 were located in the countries with the top three budgets — Australia had 90 projects, Canada had 76 and the United States had 29 — and the remainder was divided among 51 other countries. -


The correlation underscores the importance of the junior sector to exploration, though the fact that juniors are more likely to report results in order to satisfy material disclosure rules and attract investment than their senior counterparts is a consideration.

“Juniors are very vocal about their exploration results,” says Kevin Murphy, an analyst for SNL. “There are some areas, such as South Africa, where there is a fairly significant amount of exploration being conducted, but mostly by seniors who do not need to be as forthcoming about their results.”



- Locations of projects with significant drill results in 2013. -


Murphy expects a 10-20% decline in overall exploration budgets in 2014 and an even greater decrease in reported drill results as juniors struggle to attract investors to their projects. The worldwide budget for nonferrous metals exploration was $15.2 billion last year, a 29% drop from the 2012 level, according to SNL.

Relief could come in the form of higher metal prices. After witnessing an 18% decline in its metals and mining index in 2013, Canada’s Scotiabank is calling for a commodity price bottom in early 2014. The bank says current gold prices of about US$1200 per oz. cannot fall much further because they are close to the all-in cash costs of 20% of the world’s highest-cost gold producers, while copper is already responding to higher demand in China with an uptick to US$3.32 per lb. in January.

According to SNL’s study, gold projects attracted the most exploration spending in 2013, followed distantly by copper, nickel, uranium, zinc-lead and PGM projects.

Tax incentives for exploration, popular in Canada, could also help the besieged junior sector. For example, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark stated in January that the province is considering making its exploration credit, which costs about $10 million per year, a permanent tax break. Companies spent $476 million exploring B.C. in 2013, down from $680 million in 2012.

Another trend identified by Corporate Exploration Strategies is the growing allocation of spending to late-stage assets at the expense of earlier-stage projects that would provide the next generation of mines. The study reports that 196 reserve-development and feasibility-stage projects had significant results compared with 90 early-stage projects.

Although there is a good reason for the shift (it’s easier to attract investor interest and potential buyers to later-stage assets than to riskier, grassroots projects ), the trend is a threat to future metal supply.

“This is really going to come around and bite us in the future,” says Murphy. “If we don’t have the early-stage exploration, we can’t develop the later-stage assets and the potential mines. It won’t hurt us tomorrow, but ten years down the road it could start to be an issue.” "

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"Automated draglines move 'a step closer', to reality "; Dragline automation has received a $600.000 boost, with a technology company +the University of Queensland working together, to develop a system which "could" save mining operations million - MA/ACARP/ABCN/UoQ - Apr 7, 2014

- V. Validakis -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/automated-draglines-move-a-s…

" Dragline automation has received a $600,000 boost, with a technology company and the University of Queensland working together to develop a system which could save mining operations millions.

MineWare is collaborating with CRCMining and the University of Queensland on an 18-month ACARP (the Australian black coal industry's research program) project set to advance dragline operations one step closer to automation.

Funded by an ACARP grant of more than $600,000—as well as in-kind support from MineWare and CRCMining — the joint R&D project focuses on developing and implementing a new dig sequencing technology that aims to identify the best sequence of operations and movements for a dragline to excavate in the most efficient and productive way.

The technology will give operators instantaneous position, digging and dumping guidance, supporting them to make critical decisions around the sequencing of excavation.

MineWare CEO and project co-leader Andrew Jessett said that dragline operations will benefit from a significant improvement in productivity.

“On draglines around the world, we continue to see inconsistencies in operator sequences and techniques, which can result in variations in productivity rates in excess of 10 per cent,” he said.

“By giving dragline operators accurate, instant guidance, we want to close the gap on these variations and improve productivity as a direct result.”

Jessett believes the time is right for industry to revisit the historic problem of dragline automation, capitalising on the readiness of new and emerging technologies.

He said the project represents a logical stepping stone towards the realisation of an automated dragline system—one that can bring an immediate benefit to the open cut mining industry globally.

“This project builds upon more than 20 years of initiatives aimed at improving the performance of draglines,” he said.

“While the dream of an automated dragline system is still many, many years away, we’re ready to take another big step, harnessing new digital terrain mapping technology and our Pegasys Dragline Production Monitor to semi-automate key dragline dumping and positioning functions.”

Attracting widespread support and interest from mining industry leaders and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the project builds upon the work of several previous ACARP projects and research undertaken by CRCMining on tactical mission planning for mining excavators.

ACARP’s Open Cut Committee has appointed senior representatives from four of the world’s largest coal mining companies as ‘Industry Monitors’ for the project.

While working more productively and saving time and money is not a new direction for the mining industry, R&D into technologies which will speed up the automation process has ramped up of late.

Jessett said the new technology could save the industry millions of dollars.

"Consistency is very important, that range of variability between operators can be anywhere up to 10 or 15 per cent and in dollar terms that's very significant," he said.

"When a dragline's cost is around $30,000 an hour, when you've got 10 or 15 per cent variation in that hour by hour, that adds [up] to being a lot of money over a period of time."

However, not all are supportive of the move to robotise mining operations.

The CFMEU said it will be watching the development of automated draglines closely to ensure it doesn’t impact on jobs, ABC reported.

"Companies at the moment are obviously reducing their staff and I'd hate to think that if there's an introduction of a new process or that's being done for other means to actually reduce the amount of people that carry out a task," CFMEU district president Stephen Smyth said.

"Obviously we're always mindful that if suddenly something is introduced and it's all about reducing a standard or a process that's already in place, so it's obviously a monitor and watch situation."

He said the technology will have to prove its worth for the health and safety of mine workers.

"Any improvement that's put forward that improves the health and safety on the job for workers is good but obviously it'll be tried and tested in the workplace," he said.

"So if it's introduced for the benefit of health and safety in work then that's tremendous but obviously people will be mindful and careful of it initially, and rightly so, until obviously it proves itself.

"Any new technology that improves it is a good thing."

Last week the CFMEU hit out at comments made by Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh around the automation of mine sites.

Walsh said Rio Tinto’s push into the "robotisation" of mining was partly due to the massive wages the company has been forced to pay in Australia.

He also said it was getting harder to attract people to remote area of the country to work.

"There are trade-offs between automation and having operators do things. If you are not careful it will reach the stage where people price themselves out of the market,” Walsh said.

CFMEU national vice president Andrew Vickers lashed out at the suggestion that robotics would be implemented as a way of saving on labour costs in the mining industry, and said that comparisons of Australian wages to wages in other countries were stupid and unreasonable. "

[Popeye82]

4investors-Vorstandsinterview -Gigaset: "Ab 2014 'will' man Apple +Samsung, bei Smartphones, Konkurrenz machen" - 4I.de - Apr 7, 2014
www.4investors.de/php_fe/index.php?sektion=stock&ID=79967

[Popeye82]

Kromek Group Plc - 'Major contract win' in China, for Supply of 'CZT Detection Modules', has signed a long term supply contract with a manufacturer of 'x-ray diagnostics +analysis equipment' in China, worth "up to" $159.000.000. This is "further 'concrete evidence' that the company's 'proprietary CZT(Cadmium Zinc Telluride) detectors' have the "potential" to 'revolutionise' existing 'monochrome X- +gamma ray technology'; especially in its core healthcare imaging, nuclear detection +security screening markets" - KG/ED - Apr 4, 2014
www.kromek.com/downloads/news/NewContractSignedinMedicalImag…
www.equitydevelopment.co.uk/doc/1186.pdf

[Popeye82]

"On the surface, mining the moon doesn't look that great, Looking @lunar REE" - M.com - Apr 7, 2014

- M. A. McCrae -
www.mining.com/on-the-surface-mining-the-moon-doesnt-look-at…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.756.043 von Popeye82 am 02.04.14 21:50:55

Zitat von Popeye82: GuestLogix Secures "Multi-Year Agreement" with European Airline Germania, Company to Deploy Onboard Retail Technology Platform across Germania Airline's Entire Fleet - Mar 22, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_05-02-13.html


GuestLogix - Signs 10-Year Agreement with IFE System Leader Thales, a "global technology leader for the Defence &Security +the Aerospace +Transportation markets", to Facilitate Transaction Processing through Seatback Screens; Industry's Most Prominent Transaction Processing Engine Now Used to Enable IFE Payment Acceptance Across Extensive Global Customer Base; GuestLogix +Thales "anticipate rollout to begin" Jul ´13. A joint deployment is currently underway onboard a 1st major airline custome - Mar 11, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_03-11-13.html


GuestLogix Secures 4-Year Agreement with 'Leading Asia Pacific Airline', Cathay Pacific +Subsidiary Dragonair in Major Duty-Free Agreement, with Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong; Cathay Pacific to Manage Entire Onboard Retail Operations with GuestLogix Onboard Retail Platform, new customer win represents >27.000.000 passenger trips for GuestLogix - May 2, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_03-22-13.html


GuestLogix Secures Multi-Year Agreement with "China's 1st Low Cost Carrier", Spring Airlines, agreement represents 9.100.000 passenger trips for GuestLogix - Jun 4, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_06-04-13.html


GuestLogix Announces 'Major Customer Win', with Signing of "Asia’s Largest Airline, for the 34th consecutive year/5th largest airline in the world", China Southern; Company to Enable Inflight Auction of Seat Upgrades Onboard China Southern Airlines - Jul 8, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_07-08-13.html


GuestLogix Strengthens Relationship with Momentum Services +Eurostar, with "New Merchant of Record Agreement"; Company 2Deploys Global Payment Services, to Support Growing Onboard Retailing Program Onboard Major Rail Customer" - Aug 15, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-15-13.html


Guestlogix - &Air Canada, "named “Best Airline in North America” for the 4th consecutive year in a worldwide survey of >18.000.000 airline passengers", Sign "Multi-Year Agreement", to Support Growing Inflight Entertainment Offerings Across Expanding Fleet; Onboard Retail Technology Leader to Provide IFE Payment Processing Service, to Facilitate Congruent Entertainment Experience for Canada’s Largest Airline - Aug 22, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-22-13.html


GuestLogix - Announces "Multi-Year Agreement" with "Scandinavia's Largest Regional Airline", Wideroe - Aug 28, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-28-13.html


GuestLogix - Global Rail Division Secures "North America's Largest Privately Owned Passenger Rail Service", Rocky Mountaineer; Company Expands Global Footprint with 1st North American Rail Customer Agreement - Sep 18, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_09-18-13.html


GuestLogix +NCR, the "global leader in consumer transaction technologies", to "Integrate Leading Technologies, to "Transform Self-Service Retail, throughout Global Travel Industry" " - Oct 21, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_10-21-13.html


GuestLogix +flydubai, "one of the Middle East's fastest growing airlines", Sign Multi-Year Renewal Agreement for Continued Use of the Onboard Retail Platform; Company's "Leading Solution Will Continue to Increase Efficiency for Onboard Sales @flydubai" - Nov 6, 2013
www.marketwired.com/press-release/guestlogix-flydubai-sign-m…


Deloitte Awards GuestLogix in the "2013 Technology Fast 50™ +Fast 500™"; Company "Ranked as One of Canada +North America's Fastest Growing Technology Companies", for 5th Consecutive Year - Nov 13, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_11-13-13.html


GuestLogix Signs 'Multi-Year Partnership Agreement' with Toronto-Based Carrier, Porter Airlines, 'rated "Best Small Airline in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards'; Company "to Launch Flagship Demo Location with Latest Retail Technology, @Airline’s Headquarters" - Dec 20, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_12-20-13.html


GuestLogix 'Recovers >US$1.000.000, in Previously Declined Revenues for Its Customers'; "Company's Global Payment Gateway Improves the Bottom Line for Airline +Rail Operators" - Jan 8, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-08-14.html


GuestLogix’ Global Rail Division Announces 'Major Mobile Ticketing +Retail Win', with Signing of a "Major European Rail Operator"; "operator will be the 1st to deploy the Company’s 'OnTouch® GuestPass™ ticketing validation technology', +represents the GuestLogix Global Rail Division’s largest contract signing to date" - Jan 13, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-13-14.html


GuestLogix Announces Renewal +Expansion Agreement, with "Leading North American Airline", Airline "to Benefit from Use of the Company's Onboard Retail Platform +OnTouch® Analytics" - Jan 28, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-28-14.html


GuestLogix Partners with KUBRA, which "provides customer interaction management solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, government, financial services, health care +communication companies across North America", to Enhance its Global Payment Gateway, Company "to Leverage KUBRA’s Payment Processing Services, to Support Global Airline +Rail Operators" - Jan 29, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-29-14.html


GuestLogix "Recognizes Momentum Services, for its 'Outstanding Retail Performance' Onboard Eurostar" - Feb 5, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_02-05-14.html


GuestLogix +Inflight Service Europe AB Strengthen Partnership in 3-Year Agreement with Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, the "3rd largest low-cost carrier in Europe, based on passenger trips"; Company's "Leading Solution to Support the Low-Cost Carrier's Onboard Retailing Initiatives" - Feb 13, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_02-13-14.html


GuestLogix "Unveils Corporate Rebrand +New Business Units, Reflecting Payment Technology Support Across Entire Travel Journey" - Mar 4, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-Un…


GuestLogix +Global Eagle Entertainment, the "leading full service provider of content +connectivity to the worldwide airline industry, whichs customer base includes >150 airlines worldwide", Collaborate to Enhance the Passenger Experience Onboard Airlines Worldwide - Mar 10, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…


GuestLogix Deploys Across Flybe, "Europe's Largest Regional Airline", in Catering +Duty Free Agreement with Skytrac Group, Flybe "to Enhance its Onboard Retail Operations, with GuestLogix' Onboard Retail Platform" - Apr 2, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/guestlogix-de…

GuestLogix Secures 3 Year Deal with Priority Travel Group, The "World's Leading Provider of Airport Lounge Access" - Apr 7, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-Se…
http://guestlogix.com/pdf/guestlogix_trend_report.pdf
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0002…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.646.131 von Popeye82 am 17.03.14 18:54:52

Zitat von Popeye82: BenchMark Energy - Secures New Contract in China, calls for delivery of 2.000 metric tons of its glycerin product every two months over the next year - Jul 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/30/benchmark-…




BenchMark Energy releases Q3 +Q4 earnings guidance - Sep 20, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/20/benchmark-…


Benchmark Energy 'Explores Development of Coolant +Antifreeze Product Line' - Nov 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/21/benchmark-…


Benchmark Energy Discusses Current Operations, Within BioDiesel Glycerin Market - Nov 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/27/benchmark-…
www.wallstreetnewscast.com/profile/bmrk.html


BenchMark Energy's `13 Annual Shareholder Meeting - Dec 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/02/benchmark-…







Benchmark "to Target Glycerin, for Hydraulic Fracturing of Oil +Natural Gas" - Dec 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/09/benchmark-…


BenchMark "Prepares Launch, of Its Antifreeze +Commercial Retail Product Line", anticipated sometime in early to mid-January `14 - Dec 16, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/16/benchmark-…


BenchMark Signs Manufacturing Agreement in Mexico, for Antifreeze Production; Under the agreement, BenchMark Energy will supply increased shipments of refined Glycerin to its Mexican partner, +in return will be provided manufacturing, production, +shipment of BenchMark's own brand of antifreeze, now to be marketed under the new brand name Timberline Antifreeze. 'Once' in full production, our Mexican production facilities 'should' be on course to ship "up to" 150.000 gallons of antifreeze to the company/month. The Company "anticipates that the 1st shipments of their new Timberline Antifreeze product "should" be on store shelves, by the end of Jan `14" - Jan 14, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/14/benchmark-…


BenchMark "Announces Pre-Orders, for Timberline Antifreeze +Glycerin Shipments for January"; Received orders from several local stores *they have several agreements pending; with marketing wholesalers interested in broader distribution throughout the U.S - Jan 30, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/30/benchmark-…


BenchMark Energy Ships >1.000.000 Pounds of Glycerin, for January, contract signed in January constituted nearly 1/3rd of the realized Glycerin loads - Feb 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/13/benchmark-…


BenchMark Energy Announces 1st Shipments of Timberline Antifreeze Product - Feb 28, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/companies/quote/bmrk/benchmark-energy-cor…


BenchMark Energy Announces New Product Availability - Mar 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/17/benchmark-…

BenchMark Energy Provides Update on Timberline Antifreeze Shipments; Ships 5.000 gallons of Antifreeze/week from Mexico to US, Production capacity of 10.000 gallons/week by late April, Additional 10.000 gallon capacity "possible" in Houston, TX, 'Maximum production capacity' from Mexico "could" reach 5.000 gallons/day , In talks with Retail Chains +Local Municipality - Apr 4, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/benchmark-energy-provides-timb…
www.wallstreetnewscast.com/profile/bmrk.html
http://benchmarkenergy.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/bmrk-octo…
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=BMRK&id=1107…

[Popeye82]

Zitat von Popeye82: Peak Resources - Drill results "confirm 'major Rare Earth discovery', @Ngualla" - Aug 4, 2011

HL:

+ NRC026: 64m @5.26% REO from surface &32m @5.15% REO from 88m to EOH

+ NRC027: 131m @5.23% REO from surface

+ NRC028: 56m @5.09% REO from surface ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=552165


Peak Resources - Continuity of high grade rare earth zones confimed, @Nguall; JORC resource will be released in the 1st quarter of ´12 - Oct 25, 2011

HL:

Results received from a further 5 holes in the Southern Rare Earth Zone include:

- NRC079: 34m @3.79% REO from 22m &
81m @4.04% REO from 84m to EOH

- NRC080: 180m @2.43% REO from surface to EOH including:
26m @5.44% REO from surface

- NRC082: 120m @3.02% REO from surface to EOH including:
24m @4.85% REO from 68m


+ These holes are from an infill drill traverse &confirm the continuity of higher grade rare earth enrichment from surface in deeply weathered zones of the carbonatite. Mineralisation still remains open to the north, south &with depth.

+ Results continue to demonstrate that Ngualla is one of the largest &better grade new rare earth discoveries of recent years.

+ Drilling on site is well advanced &a maiden JORC resource will be released in the 1st quarter of ´12.
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=562818


Peak Resources - Maiden Resource, Ngualla Rare Earth Project; Richard Beazley: "What makes this discovery very attractive is the significant grades that make Ngualla stand apart from most rare earth deposits. Having these high tonnages +grades places Ngualla amongst the top rare earth resources outside of China. The time frame from discovery to resource has been outstanding particularly in consideration of the sheer size of the deposit that has been delineated into resource status. This resource puts Peak in a dominant position from which to develop the asset into an operating mine with its strengths defined to date by the significant tonnes +grade, very low thorium +uranium levels +outcropping bulk style geometry centred around a hill lending itself for very low strip ratios in mining. The next step in the development of Ngualla will be for a very busy year ahead for the Peak team. The ´12 drilling program will focus on infill drilling primarily in the Southern Rare Earth Zone to move more of the resource into Measured +Indicated categories to assist in mine planning +financial requirements. Drilling will also focus on testing the resource where it currently remains open to the north, south +with depth. Additionally, metallurgical test work will continue +further bulk material is scheduled to be supplied from additional diamond drilling to support the ongoing metallurgical program later in the year. Peak will also be moving forward with a scoping study to integrate the current defined maiden resource +metallurgical understanding with other key aspects such as marketing, logistics, supply +mining to assess the economic potential of numerous development pathways for the project over the coming year. "With the recent purchase of Zari behind us +100% ownership in the bag, the future for Peak is very exciting indeed" " - Feb 29, 2012

+ The Mineral Resource Estimates @1.0% lower grade cut-off for the combined Southern Rare Earth +South West Alluvial Zones is:

- 170.000.000 tonnes @2.24% REO*, for 3.800.000 tonnes of contained REO.


+ Using a 3.0% lower grade cut, the total resource includes a higher grade near surface zone of:

- 40 million tonnes @4.07% REO for 1.600.000 tonnes of contained REO.


+ The maiden resource combined with encouragement from early metallurgical test work +proposed new drilling will allow the Company to commence scoping studies next quarter.

+ This is a major milestone for Peak +takes the Company from an explorer to a developer. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=579910


Increased Resource Estimate, @Ngualla rare earth project -to 21.600.000 tonnes @4.54% rare earth oxides(REO) M/I/I, "remains one of the largest +highest grade rare earth deposits in the world", @a 1% lower grade cut off, the new Resource is 195.000.000 tonnes @2.26% REO M/I/I - Apr 4, 2013
http://a.eqcdn.com/peakresources/media/d047e284a100d1559c341…


Peak enters non-binding MOU to fund the Ngualla Rare Earth Project, which "would" see the Ngualla Rare Earth Project fully funded through to production; It is "contemplated" that on receipt of these funds the investor will earn a direct interest in the project. The completion of the transaction is dependent on the finalisation of due diligence +legal documentation. Peak will remain the sole operator of the project. It is "anticipated" that a formal agreement will be completed, in May ´13 - Apr 22, 2013
http://a.eqcdn.com/peakresources/media/2af13e2e37a0364ea907a…

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Peak Resources delivers "robust" Ngualla PFS, maiden Ore Reserve - PAI - Mar 19, 2014
www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/53771/peak-reso…

"Peak Resources' (ASX: PEK) should trade higher after it released an economically robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Ngualla Rare Earth Project in Tanzania that lowers underlying capital costs by US$91 million and highlights NPV of US$1.31 billion.

The company has also defined a maiden Ore Reserve of 20.7 million tonnes at 4.54% rare earth oxides.

Other highlights of the PFS include a 39% IRR for a base case project producing 10,000 tonnes per annum of separated high-purity rare earth oxides; payback in the third year of production; and average annual operating free cash flow of US$174 million for 58 years.

Notably, 83% of Ngualla’s forecast revenue is derived from high value, high demand neodymium – praseodymium along with mid and heavy rare earth products.



- -

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.779.565 von Popeye82 am 07.04.14 14:43:49

Zitat von Popeye82: Peak Resources - Drill results "confirm 'major Rare Earth discovery', @Ngualla" - Aug 4, 2011

HL:

+ NRC026: 64m @5.26% REO from surface &32m @5.15% REO from 88m to EOH

+ NRC027: 131m @5.23% REO from surface

+ NRC028: 56m @5.09% REO from surface ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=552165


Peak Resources - Continuity of high grade rare earth zones confimed, @Nguall; JORC resource will be released in the 1st quarter of ´12 - Oct 25, 2011

HL:

Results received from a further 5 holes in the Southern Rare Earth Zone include:

- NRC079: 34m @3.79% REO from 22m &
81m @4.04% REO from 84m to EOH

- NRC080: 180m @2.43% REO from surface to EOH including:
26m @5.44% REO from surface

- NRC082: 120m @3.02% REO from surface to EOH including:
24m @4.85% REO from 68m


+ These holes are from an infill drill traverse &confirm the continuity of higher grade rare earth enrichment from surface in deeply weathered zones of the carbonatite. Mineralisation still remains open to the north, south &with depth.

+ Results continue to demonstrate that Ngualla is one of the largest &better grade new rare earth discoveries of recent years.

+ Drilling on site is well advanced &a maiden JORC resource will be released in the 1st quarter of ´12.
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=562818


Peak Resources - Maiden Resource, Ngualla Rare Earth Project; Richard Beazley: "What makes this discovery very attractive is the significant grades that make Ngualla stand apart from most rare earth deposits. Having these high tonnages +grades places Ngualla amongst the top rare earth resources outside of China. The time frame from discovery to resource has been outstanding particularly in consideration of the sheer size of the deposit that has been delineated into resource status. This resource puts Peak in a dominant position from which to develop the asset into an operating mine with its strengths defined to date by the significant tonnes +grade, very low thorium +uranium levels +outcropping bulk style geometry centred around a hill lending itself for very low strip ratios in mining. The next step in the development of Ngualla will be for a very busy year ahead for the Peak team. The ´12 drilling program will focus on infill drilling primarily in the Southern Rare Earth Zone to move more of the resource into Measured +Indicated categories to assist in mine planning +financial requirements. Drilling will also focus on testing the resource where it currently remains open to the north, south +with depth. Additionally, metallurgical test work will continue +further bulk material is scheduled to be supplied from additional diamond drilling to support the ongoing metallurgical program later in the year. Peak will also be moving forward with a scoping study to integrate the current defined maiden resource +metallurgical understanding with other key aspects such as marketing, logistics, supply +mining to assess the economic potential of numerous development pathways for the project over the coming year. "With the recent purchase of Zari behind us +100% ownership in the bag, the future for Peak is very exciting indeed" " - Feb 29, 2012

+ The Mineral Resource Estimates @1.0% lower grade cut-off for the combined Southern Rare Earth +South West Alluvial Zones is:

- 170.000.000 tonnes @2.24% REO*, for 3.800.000 tonnes of contained REO.


+ Using a 3.0% lower grade cut, the total resource includes a higher grade near surface zone of:

- 40 million tonnes @4.07% REO for 1.600.000 tonnes of contained REO.


+ The maiden resource combined with encouragement from early metallurgical test work +proposed new drilling will allow the Company to commence scoping studies next quarter.

+ This is a major milestone for Peak +takes the Company from an explorer to a developer. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=579910


Increased Resource Estimate, @Ngualla rare earth project -to 21.600.000 tonnes @4.54% rare earth oxides(REO) M/I/I, "remains one of the largest +highest grade rare earth deposits in the world", @a 1% lower grade cut off, the new Resource is 195.000.000 tonnes @2.26% REO M/I/I - Apr 4, 2013
http://a.eqcdn.com/peakresources/media/d047e284a100d1559c341…


Peak enters non-binding MOU to fund the Ngualla Rare Earth Project, which "would" see the Ngualla Rare Earth Project fully funded through to production; It is "contemplated" that on receipt of these funds the investor will earn a direct interest in the project. The completion of the transaction is dependent on the finalisation of due diligence +legal documentation. Peak will remain the sole operator of the project. It is "anticipated" that a formal agreement will be completed, in May ´13 - Apr 22, 2013
http://a.eqcdn.com/peakresources/media/2af13e2e37a0364ea907a…


Peak executes 'MoU' with Chinese Rare Earth Producer - Dec 19, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=662321

Peak Resources "delivers 'robust' Ngualla PFS, maiden Ore Reserve" - PAI - Mar 19, 2014
www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/53771/peak-reso…
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=671505
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=671850
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PEK&E=ASX&N=664235

"Peak Resources' (ASX: PEK) should trade higher after it released an economically robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Ngualla Rare Earth Project in Tanzania that lowers underlying capital costs by US$91 million and highlights NPV of US$1.31 billion.

The company has also defined a maiden Ore Reserve of 20.7 million tonnes at 4.54% rare earth oxides.

Other highlights of the PFS include a 39% IRR for a base case project producing 10,000 tonnes per annum of separated high-purity rare earth oxides; payback in the third year of production; and average annual operating free cash flow of US$174 million for 58 years.

Notably, 83% of Ngualla’s forecast revenue is derived from high value, high demand neodymium – praseodymium along with mid and heavy rare earth products.



- Peak Resources releases the PFS and maiden Ore Reserve for its Ngualla Project in Tanzania -


“We are extremely happy with the results from the PFS. These show the project to be robust with an extremely long mine life and attractive free cash generation,” managing director Darren Townsend said.

“From the detailed work completed we have identified opportunities for potential further operating cost reductions through the optimisation of the processing circuits and additional reagent recycling.

“With the positive outcome of the study we will step up our discussions with a number of potential strategic financial partners with a view to rapidly progressing the development of the Ngualla Project.”

He also noted the announcement of an Ore Reserve was an important milestone in the development of the Ngualla Project into a low cost producer of high quality separated rare earth products.

“The Ore Reserve is one of the world’s largest outside of China and is also high quality with over 86% in the highest JORC Proved category,” Townsend added.


Pre-Feasibility Study

The detailed PFS and economic assessment for Peak’s wholly-owned Ngualla project is based on extensive evaluation and metallurgical test work programs that confirmed the project as having low capital and operating costs along with a long project life.

Pre-tax and royalty NPV has being estimated at US$1.31 billion while post-tax and royalty is US$1 billion. IRR is expected to be about 39%.

Data from a high quality Resource and detailed mine planning schedule was fed into a processing flow sheet based on data from metallurgical test work completed for every stage of the overall extraction process from Ngualla’s mineralisation to high purity separated rare earth products.

Sophisticated engineering simulation and mass balance modelling of the demonstrated metallurgical process supports the detailed capital and operating cost estimates for the PFS.

The conventional open pit mine requires a simple, low cost, easy to operate acid leach extraction process.

This has reduced underlying capital cost by 24% from the May 2013 Revised Scoping Study to US$282 million while Capex is estimated at US$367 million (including a 30% contingency).

Operating costs are estimated at US$11.74 per kilogram.

In addition, the estimated 58 year mine life covers just the weathered Bastnaesite Zone alone, which hosts 22% of the overall 4.4 million tonnes REO Resource.

The Ngualla Mine and processing plant are expected to produce 10,000 tonnes per annum of >99% purity, separated rare earth oxide products.

This production rate is based on Proved (86%) and Probable (14%) Ore Reserves of 20.7 million tonnes at 4.54% rare earth oxides.

About 83% of Ngualla’s forecast revenue is derived from the high value, high demand neodymium – praseodymium as well as mid and heavy rare earth products.

The company has used conservative price assumptions with an average product price of US$29.29 per kilogram of high purity separated REO.

This is leveraged to any further increases in rare earth prices with potential for after tax and royalty NPV to increase to US$ 1.6 billion for an additional 25% increase in prices.


Maiden Ore Reserve

The Maiden Ore Reserve of 20.7 million tonnes at 4.54% REO, or 941,000 tonnes of contained REO, was estimated by independent mining consultancy Orelogy Group using the Measured and Indicated portions of the Resource for the weathered Bastnaesite Zone at a 3% REO cut-off grade.

Metallurgical test work has shown high rare earth recoveries can be expected from the weathered Bastnaesite Zone portion of the Ngualla Mineral Resource using the metallurgical process demonstrated.

A geometallurgical model was developed based on geology, geochemistry and leach variability test work that identifies this mineralisation.

Mining losses and dilution are expected to be minimal due to the thick blanket morphology of the deposit and the use of small mining equipment operating at a relatively slow total mining rate of 1.2Mt of waste plus ore per annum over the life of mine.

Mineralisation within the weathered Bastnaesite Zone occurs as a flat lying thick blanket with the highest grades at surface and material that is predominantly soft and friable.

The mine design was based on the pit shell selected during the optimisation exercise. Mining is through two successive 5 metres benches for a batter height of 10 metres with a face slope angle of 50 degrees and overall pit slope angle of 37 degrees.

This slope angle is conservative and expected to be improved on completion of the geotechnical investigations to be undertaken during the Definitive Feasibility Study.


Processing Method

Peak has developed and successfully demonstrated a metallurgical process for taking the weathered Bastnaesite Zone mineralisation through to high purity separated rare earth oxide products.


The relatively simple three stage process consists of:

- Beneficiation: physical concentration of the rare earth host minerals and rejection of gangue minerals;
- Recovery: chemical recovery, purification and concentration of the rare earths using a simple sulphuric acid leach; and
- Separation: purification and recovery of individual or grouped high purity rare earth oxides via solvent extraction.


Uranium and thorium levels are extremely low within the ore body and average 16ppm and 59ppm respectively. No deleterious elements have been identified.


Ngualla Project

The Ngualla Project comprises two Prospecting Licences, PL6079/2009 and PL9157/2013, located in southwest Tanzania, 55 kilometres west of the main north-south trunk road in the west of the country.

A 827 kilometre long bitumen highway and the TAZARA railway connect the city of Mbeya, 150 kilometres south of the site, to the deep water sea port of Dar es Salaam.

Ongoing major upgrades to the road and rail network are bringing this region’s infrastructure up to first world standards and is a major advantage for Ngualla’s logistics and site access.

Peak will undertake a required Environmental and Social Impact Assessment as part of the Definitive Feasibility phase of the project and submit the findings to the Tanzanian National Environment Management Council for review and approval by the Minister responsible for the environment.

The whole process is well established and will take between 6 to 12 months, so will be completed in parallel with the Definitive Feasibility study.

Ngualla is targeting a 2016 start for production.


"Analysis"

Peak Resources has reached two key value accretive milestones for its Ngualla Rare Earth Project in Tanzania with the release of its Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserves.

The PFS establishes Ngualla as an economically robust project with a pre-tax and royalty NPV of US$1.31 billion as well as a post-tax IRR of 39%.

Notably, the project also offers low capital and operating costs, a long initial mine life of 58 years as well as leverage to rising rare earth prices.

We consider the study is share price accretive by 30-40%.


Profile

Peak Resources (ASX: PEK) aims to develop into a medium sized mining house based on exploration and development.

The company holds an extensive portfolio with the main focus the Ngualla Rare Earth Project in southern Tanzania. Additionally, Peak holds a number of gold projects comprising a mix of brownfield, greenfield and advanced exploration prospects within Tanzania and Western Australia. "

[Popeye82]

IBN researchers produce nylon , from sugar - BD/IBN, SINGAPORE - Apr 3, 2014

- Tom Saidak -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/biobased/2014/04/03/ibn-researchers-h…
www.ibn.a-star.edu.sg/images/cms_press/press_97.pdf

"In Singapore, the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology reports that in the future, the clothes you wear could be made from sugar.

Researchers at IBN have discovered a new chemical process that can convert adipic acid directly from sugar. The new chemical catalytic protocol designed by IBN is simple, efficient and green. To convert mucic acid to adipid acid, the target reaction is deoxydehydration, that is, oxygen and water will be removed simultaneously by reduction and dehydration. The researchers found that by combining deoxydehydration and the transfer hydrogenation reaction – adding an alcohol solvent – in one reactor, they could obtain a high yield of adipic acid at 99% of the starting material. "

[Popeye82]

Newlight raises $9.200.000 in Series C financing round, to expand 'AirCarbon commercialization' - BD, CALIFORNIA - Apr 3, 2014

- Tom Saidak -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/biobased/2014/04/03/newlight-raises-9…

"In California, Newlight Technologies has successfully completed a Series C financing round, raising $9.2 million from both new and existing investors, and bringing the company’s total capital raise to $18.8 million.

Newlight has developed and is now using its patented, award-winning methane-to-PHA bioconversion technology to convert methane (such as biogas) from farms, water treatment plants, and municipal landfills into a high-value PHA-based thermoplastic material called AirCarbon at commercial scale."

[Popeye82]

EIB, BPCE Group +Crédit Agricole to lend EUR 250.000.000, to develop French biomass-fed energy schemes - BD/EIB/BPCE/CA - Apr 2, 2014

- Tom Saidak -
http://biofuelsdigest.com/biopower/2014/04/02/eib-bpce-group…

"In Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank, BPCE Group and Crédit Agricole’s Caisses régionales, as well as Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring, announced that will be lending EUR 250m to develop biomass-fed energy schemes and enhanced waste recycling and recovery in France.

Under this agreement two projects have already been identified as eligible for financing in 2014: SMET 71′s sorting, methanisation and composting operation and SYMEVAD’s materials and energy recovery operation. "

[Popeye82]

Michigan State University study " "may" make poplars more degradable" - BD/MSU/GLBRC/S, MICHIGAN - Apr 7, 2014

- I. Lane -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/04/07/michigan-state-uni…
http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2014/unzipping-poplars-biofuel-…

"In Michigan, poplar trees genetically engineered for deconstruction may be a boon for biofuels, according to a Michigan State University study.

"By designing poplars for deconstruction," says Curtis Wilkerson, "we can improve the degradability of a very useful biomass product. Poplars are dense, easy to store, and they flourish on marginal lands not suitable for food crops, making them a non-competing and sustainable source of biofuel." "

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.781.297 von Popeye82 am 07.04.14 18:39:31

MSU advances algae’s viability as a biofuel, Lab success doesn’t always translate to real-world succes - MSU/AR/DoE/SD, MICHIGAN - Feb 26, 2014

- Layne Cameron, Ben Lucker, David Kramer -
http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2014/msu-advances-algaes-viabil…
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211926414000071
www.phenometricsinc.com
http://agbioresearch.msu.edu/

"Lab success doesn’t always translate to real-world success. A team of Michigan State University scientists, however, has invented a new technology that increases the odds of helping algae-based biofuels cross that gap and come closer to reality.

The current issue of Algal Research showcases the team’s invention — the environmental photobioreactor. The ePBR system is the world’s first standard algae growing platform, one that simulates dynamic natural environments.

Simply put, ePBR is a pond in a jar that helps identify, cultivate and test algal strains that have the potential to make the leap from lab to pond, proliferate in real-world, real-pond settings and produce the most oil.



- The ePBR system is the brainchild of David Kramer, Hannah Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at MSU. Photo by G.L. Kohuth -




- ePBR is a pond in a jar that helps identify, cultivate and test algal strains that have the potential to make the leap from lab to pond, proliferate in real-world, real-pond settings and produce the most oil. Photo by G.L. Kohuth -


Many scientists around the globe are looking for strains of algae that could become a sustainable source of alternative energy. A vexing problem they face, however, is that algal strains that perform well in labs often get stomped when it’s time to scale-up the experiment, said Ben Lucker, MSU research associate.

“It’s like training elementary kids to be really good pingpong players ,” he said. “But then they take the kids and throw them into a football game against professional players; in those settings, they simply can’t compete at all.”

The ePBRs, which subsequently help make algae biofuel research more desirable to investors, were the brainchild of David Kramer, Hannah Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at MSU.

Kramer’s lab is like no other. Even though it’s housed among other plant biologists, it could be mistaken for an electronics factory. The benches are covered with wires, soldering irons and printed circuit boards. There are even few early prototypes that provide a history of ePBR’s progress.

The latest models glow green and whir quietly as they test various strains. By allowing scientists to duplicate natural settings in a lab, ePBRs eliminate many variables before scaling up. The bioreactors are about the size of coffee makers and can induce changes in light, temperature, carbon dioxide, oxygen, evaporation, nutrient availability and more.

The ePBR system also can duplicate and confirm results from experiments conducted anywhere in the world. It replaces home-built growing platforms made from flasks, tubing, aluminum foil and grow lights and gives researchers a tool that can consistently replicate conditions and reproduce results, Lucker said.

The potential of ePBRs has already inspired the launch of a company, Phenometrics, an MSU spinoff headquartered in Lansing. The company is merely two years old, but steady orders for the bioreactors have the company already running in the black.

Additional MSU scientists who were part of this study include Christopher Hall and Robert Zegarac.

Kramer’s work is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy and MSU AgBioResearch. "

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.707.293 von Popeye82 am 26.03.14 15:32:03

Zitat von Popeye82: Vuzix - "Releases the "Wrap 1200AR", its "Next Generation Digital See-Through AR Eyewear System" " - Feb 11, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/vuzix-press-release-wrap-1200a…


Vuzix "Smart Glasses Debut in Europe, during Mobile World Congress Showstoppers" - Feb 21, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/Vuzix-Smart-Glasses-Debut-in-E…


Vuzix "begins initial shipments of M100 Smart Glasses, to Developers" - Mar 7, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/vuzix-begins-initial-shipments…


Vuzix "Leads the Drive, for "Augmented Reality Standards +Compelling Content" " - Apr 8, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/Vuzix-Sponsors-ARNY-and-standa…


Vuzix' "Best Selling Augmented Reality Glasses" Now Available in an All Digital Version, " "World’s top AR researchers" use Vuzix glasses to create +develop AR applications of the future" - Apr 11, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/Vuzix-Announces-STAR-XLD.pdf


Techradar "Names Vuzix’ M100 "One of the Best Augmented Reality Headsets" " - Apr 23, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/techradar-names-vuzix-m100-bes…
www.techradar.com/news/portabledevices/otherdevices/8bestaug…


Vuzix "Nominated for Two Augmented Reality Awards, @the AR Summit London" - Jun 11, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/060913_VUZI_ARSummitShortliste…


Vuzix "Wins Prestigious Award, for "Best AR Hardware Innovation `13" " - Jun 28, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/13113852_Vuzix_Wins_UK_AR_Awar…


Vuzix +NTT DOCOMO, "Japan's largest mobile service provider, serving >60.000.000 customers", Feature M100 Smart Glasses, @CEATEC Japan `13 to be key featured product @Japan’s biggest electronics show - Sep 26, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/13069646_092613-Vuzix-Ceatec-N…


Vuzix Issues Letter to Shareholders - Oct 17, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/13069646_vuzix_sharholder_pr_f…


Vuzix "Develops +Ships "Next-Generation Holographic Optical Systems", to U.S. Military" - Oct 23, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/vuzix-develops_and_ships-next-…


Vuzix M100 Production Model Shipping to Developers +"Available for General Pre-Order" - Dec 3, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/13069646_120313_-_m100_shippin…


Vuzix "Announces Optical Technology "Breakthrough", for Smart Glasses", that "will dramatically improve glasses-based wearable technology" - Dec 10, 2013
www.vuzix.com/site/_news/2013/13069646_PR-Wavguide-M2000-Fin…
www.vuzix.com/corporate/docs/2013/vuzixvinvestor-road-show-p…


VUZIX Partners With Uvex Safety Group GmbH & Co. KG, to 'Co-Developing Technology +Solutions for Smart Glasses' - Dec 23, 2013
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DEC23_VUZIX-Partner…


VUZIX Announces `14 "CES Innovations Award", the "10th consecutive year Vuzix has won a CES Innovation award +increases the total to 16 awards, received over that time" - Jan 2, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/010314_CES_AWARDS_F…


Vuzix "Adds Nuance's Voice Technology, to its Smart Glasses" - Jan 8, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/15160936_010814Vuzi…


Vuzix Enters into Agreement, with "Leading Global Electronics Brand", to Develop See-Through Smart Glasses, New products "to be developed based on Vuzix proprietary optics engines"; Under the contract, Vuzix +the 'Tier 1 brand' "will work together to develop advanced waveguide based Smart Glasses prototypes, that include Vuzix see-through optics engines." It is "anticipated that this 1st phase, "expected" to be completed in `15, will be followed by a series of further programs, that "could result" in the introduction of the resulting Smart Glasses into a commercial production solution." The " "final goal " is to create a line of Smart Glasses, that have the look +feel of designer sunglasses." @the request of the customer, both the name of the brand +details of the contract are being withheld - Jan 14, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/011414%20Major%20Br…


Vuzix' Defense Partner Six-15 Technologies, a "world leader in rugged, high-resolution head mounted displays(HMD) +OEM optoelectronic module manufacturing", Begins Sales of M100 Smart Glasses; M100 smart glasses are "the world's 1st, commercially available, hands free display +wearable computer with cloud communications." The Vuzix M100 smart glasses contain a virtual display with integrated camera +powerful processing engine, running the Android OS - Jan 29, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/13113852_012914%20V…


Vuzix Announces Strategic Partnership with Wikitude™ GmbH, "one of the largest Augmented Reality(AR) software technology providers in the world"; Alliance with 'World's Leading Augmented Reality Technology Provider' Means 35.000 Developers Can Now Actively Develop AR apps for Vuzix Smart Glasses - Feb 4, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/13113866_020414%20V…


Vuzix +xCon Partners GmbH, a "leading consulting +industrial wearable computing solution company, which "has access to leading-edge know-how even on very special wearable computing aspect" ", Enter into 'Global Strategic Cooperation'; Partnership "to provide focused offerings on industrial wearable computing applications, for Smart Glasses"; Under the strategic cooperation, xCon Partners will be an official 'Value Added Reseller'(VAR) +launch partner of the Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses device, for the European Market. In addition, xCon Partners will develop industrial wearable computing applications for Vuzix' Smart Glasses flagship model M100 +will support industry customers during application deployment, maintenance +support. xPick, an 'innovative multi-order picking solution' created by xCon Partners, has "already been successfully implemented on the new M100 device, attracting numerous interested companies from different industries" - Feb 18, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/13069646_021814%20V…


'Multi booth showcase' for Vuzix Wearable Technology, during Mobile World Congress 2014 - Feb 21, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/022114%20Vuzix%20MW…


Vuzix Wins SBIR Phase II Award, from the Office of Naval Research - Feb 26, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/13069646_022614_off…


Rochester Optical, a "diversified manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, eyewear +a full service wholesale digital optical laboratory, which works with >14.000 ECP optician outlets in the United States", Announced a Partnership with Vuzix Corporation, to Provide Prescription Frames +Lenses for M100 Smart Glasses - Mar 25, 2014
www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11703764.htm

Vuzix +Vision Smarts, a "Belgian company that develops, distributes +supports software libraries for image recognition +real-time video analysis", release hands free barcode scanning application, for M100 Smart Glasses - Apr 7, 2014
www.vuzix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/13069646_Vuzix%20an…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.662.145 von Popeye82 am 19.03.14 21:28:01

Zitat von Popeye82: 'Top 10 Water Innovators' Celebrated in New Report - GreenBiz, OAKLAND - April 22, 2009

- By Matthew Wheeland -
www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/04/22/top-10-water-innovators

"OAKLAND, Calif. -- Water, it is often said, is the new carbon: the next critical piece of business operations to manage and use efficiently. But the vast majority of innovations in water technology are often overlooked by investors, the press and the public, according to Laura Shenkar, the principal at the Artemis Project.

"During this period when the challenges to water supply and water quality are just beginning to affect business, these are companies that are blazing the trail toward green recovery. They are creating what will be one of the great high-growth industries of the 21st Century," Shenkar said. "The Artemis Project Top 50 companies are just the tip of the iceberg for a major industry that will generate thousands of companies and green jobs."

To that end, Shenkar and a team of judges compiled a list of more than 120 companies that are pushing the envelope in terms of water treatment, purification and management. Those companies were then rated on four criteria: technology, intellectual property and know-how, team quality and market potential. The judges also applied ipCapital Group's proprietary ipDimensional Scoring algorithm, which objectively ranks companies within a particular sector based on the relative value of its patents.

The winning companies span a range of different technologies. The top prize was given to Arizona-based stormwater treatment company AbTech Industries, Massachusetts-based desalination experts Oasys Water and Vermont-based Seldon Technologies, makers of a nano-tube water-filtration system.

"The goal of this competition was to show the U.S venture capital community the diversity and investment potential of an international network of advanced water technology companies," Shenkar said. "The fact that the top three winners of this competition are U.S. based companies should serve as a wakeup call to the U.S. investment community. Water will be a big industry sooner rather than later; it's flourishing in our own backyard."

In general, Shenkar said the companies that made the list are working on one or more of the following six trends in water management:

+ Acoustic Water Purification

+ Wastewater Purification

+ Software for Water Management

+ Disinfection/Iodine and Ultraviolet and Advanced Oxidation

+ Waste Mining

+ Energy Recovery


In acoustic water purification, companies are using either sounds or lasers to make a bubble in the water, which then explodes; and the heat and electricity and the shock has an impact to the molecules around it in killing off bacteria and purifying the water. This technique has been used most often in small-scale projects in wastewater and medical settings.

Wastewater purification can be used to recycle water to almost any grade -- in Singapore, Shenkar explained, companies are taking wastewater and purifying it to drinking quality. Although that's not a level the U.S. is likely to reach soon, it is a technology with significant uses.

Water-management software is currently put to use at both macro and micro levels, from Global Information Systems (GIS) satellites reading the lay of the water to ground-level implementations of water sensors to maximize water efficiency in landscaping.

On the disinfection fronts, iodine and chlorine both get bad raps, but Shenkar explains that natural iodine is quite safe to use, and companies like BioLargo are putting it to use with advanced delivery methods. Ultraviolet light is an up-and-coming solution, Shenkar said, in large part because of companies developing LED ultraviolet lights, which are much smaller and less hazardous to dispose of.

Waste mining is a form of wastewater purification, where companies can take out the elements within the wastewater and use some of remnants for beneficial purposes. An example Shenkar offered was mining the nitrogen from the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico's dead zones -- companies are developing ways to remove the nitrogen and reuse it.

Finally, energy recovery takes away one of the largest obstacles for widespread adoption of desalination: it currently takes an enormous amount of energy to filter and purify water, but companies are working on methods that use the non-filtered water to power turbines that run the machine, thereby recovering as much as 95 percent of the energy needed to desalinate water.

For more details on the companies and a complete list of the Artemis Project's first annual Top 50 Water Companies Competition winners please visit www.TheArtemisProject.com . "


BioLargo - Completes 1st Order to US Government for New Products - Oct 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-completes-first-order…


BioLargo's Product "Wins 'Cat Fancy Magazine Editor's Choice Award' " - Oct 30, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargos-product-wins-cat-fan…


BioLargo "Granted Additional Patent, as It Lands 2nd Order From US Government" - Dec 4, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-granted-additional-pa…


BioLargo "Successfully Concludes 'Proof of Concept', +Progresses to Pilot Phase for Its Oil Sands Decontamination Project With University of Alberta"; University of Alberta +BioLargo demonstrated in its proof of concept testing that the AOS Filter can: Rapidly dismantle difficult soluble containments, Operate as a continual free flowing system, Function with very low power consumption +Compete @a fraction of the cost of other technologies; D. Calvert: "BioLargo's AOS Filter "has been shown to reduce total acid-extractable organics in water @a rate never before demonstrated commercially. Based on 'proof of claim' there is a "belief" BioLargo "may" have the lowest cost sustainable solution for the oil sands process-affected water ." Having tested our technology, the esteemed University of Alberta is entering the AOS Filter industrial pilot-scale-testing phase, which we "expect" to confirm its commercial viability to treat oil sands tailings ponds +then eliminate the need for them on a go forward basis. Oil sands are commonly considered one of the most difficult water contamination situations. As such, this pilot project is "expected" to provide the groundwork for additional water treatment applications, including refining, fracking, remediation, agriculture +industrial waste, among others" - Jan 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-successfully-conclude…


BioLargo Assigned Federal +Military Supply System National Stock Numbers, "Opens Recurring Sales Channels for Health Care Related Products, Establishes Working Capital Line of Credit to Support Sales Efforts"; company's body fluid solidifiers are "used to solidify bodily fluids evacuated during surgery, in hospital settings +military deployment situations". Using BioLargo's advanced iodine technology, the products "provide advanced holding power, increased safety +superior odor control, in an easy to use mechanism that requires no special handling" - Mar 19, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-assigned-federal-mili…

BioLargo Receives Patent for 'AOS Filter Design', 'Leading Center of Excellence' Conducts Industrial Pilot; D. Calvert: "The patent for our AOS Filter "provides added validation +protection to a valuable invention that we feel confident will be an effective solution to decontaminating water, in a variety of industries. Our AOS filter is a continuous flow device that instantaneously dismantles hard to manage, soluble contaminants, as the water passes through the device. It requires very low power +we "expect" its capital cost to be 'highly competitive'. Our AOS filter has a 'huge market opportunity', as it provides a scalable +low cost solution to the water industry's need, to process massive +varying volumes of water." Industrial pilot scale testing of the AOS filter is underway @the University of Alberta a 'leading center of excellence', serving the oil +gas industry. The pilot is " "expected" to demonstrate the commercial viability of the AOS Filter, the decontamination of wastewater @the Athabasca oil sands tailing ponds, the 'potential' to eliminate the future need for tailing ponds, +provide the basis for additional applications in refining, fracking, remediation, agriculture +industrial waste applications, among others" " - Apr 7, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-receives-patent-aos-f…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9896462
http://biolargo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/BioLargo-Annu…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.499.323 von Popeye82 am 20.02.14 21:46:12

Zitat von Popeye82: Integral Technologies - &Hanwha L&C, part of the Hanwha Group of companies that "collectively form one of the largest conglomerates in South Korea", Reach 10-year Agreement, to License Integral’s ElectriPlast® Technology in Asia - Jun 25, 2013
www.electriplast.com/2013/06/integral-technologies-and-hanwh…


Integral Technologies +Delphi, a "leading global supplier of electronics +technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle +other market segments", to Jointly Develop Insulator Technologies, for Wire +Cable Shielding - Jun 26, 2013
www.electriplast.com/2013/06/integral-technologies-and-delph…


Integral Technologies " "Progresses" In "Strategic Alliance" With Hanwha L&C", Announces " "Major Milestones" In Licensing +Distribution Agreement" - Aug 19, 2013
www.electriplast.com/2013/08/integral-technologies-progresse…


Integral Technologies +BASF, the "world’s leading chemical Company", Sign "Letter of Intent", to "Jointly Explore the North American Market, for ElectriPlast Conductive Thermoplastics"; Scott Schlicker: "We "see the conductive plastics market as a "potentially" important growth opportunity +the ElectriPlast technology as a leader in this 'developing industry' " " - Aug 27, 2013
www.electriplast.com/2013/08/integral-technologies-and-basf-…


INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGY INC (ITKG) CEO: Doug Bathauer Interview - TSR - Sep 24, 2013
http://thestockradio.com/integral-technology-inc-itkg-ceo-do…


Integral Technologies, Inc. Opens New Technology Center in Detroit, Michigan; "Pioneer in Hybrid Conductive Plastics Boosts R&D +Customer Support Capabilities, with Launch of ElectriPlast® Tech Center" - Jan 3, 2014
www.electriplast.com/2014/01/integral-technologies-inc-opens…

"BELLINGHAM, Wash., Jan. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ITKG) ("Integral"), an emerging leader in hybrid conductive plastics, and its wholly owned subsidiary ElectriPlast Corp., announced today the opening of its new Detroit Technology Center. The facility has been instituted to expand Integral's research and engineering capabilities, as well as enhance the company's applications development and technical support.

Since June of last year, Integral has signed a joint product development agreement with Delphi, a licensing agreement for sales and manufacturing with Hanwha L&C and most recently entered into an MOU with BASF, for the development of ElectriPlast as a lightweight shielding solution. The Tech Center offers engineering support and application development assistance to support these key relationships as well as Integral's growing customer base. It provides facility upgrades for staff expansion and additional resources that allow for greater internal testing, engineering and product development of ElectriPlast, Integral's line of proprietary hybrid conductive plastics.

"The opening of the Tech Center is driven by the rising demand for our technical expertise in conductive plastics from our customers," said Doug Bathauer, CEO of Integral. "This demand has been accelerating due to our recent relationships with Delphi, BASF and Hanwha L&C, and with the launch of our new facility, we are now in a much better position to deliver the superior technical support these world-class companies expect. Its strategic location, in Detroit is key toward Integral moving closer to the commercialization of ElectriPlast, as we remain confident that ElectriPlast will have a profound impact on the global automobile market and related industries."

Integral is the original researcher, developer and 100% owner of all intellectual property surrounding ElectriPlast, a patented line of non-corrosive, electrically conductive resin-based materials engineered to replace traditional metals such as steel or aluminum. Typically used for electrical and magnetic shielding applications in such industries as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, cable and alternative energy, ElectriPlast can be molded into any of the infinite shapes and sizes associated with plastics, rubbers and other polymers, while reducing component weight by 40% to 60%.

"ElectriPlast is a highly specialized and customized material, and all of our clients require some level of engineering support and application development assistance to initially incorporate our unique technology into their products," said Mo Zeidan, Integral's Chief Technology Officer and head of the Tech Center. "We work very closely with our clients and we pride ourselves in our ability to offer unparalleled engineering support. The Tech Center now allows us to strengthen this support, as well as research and develop new and innovative ways to apply our technology, all under one roof."


About Integral Technologies, Inc.

Integral Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ITKG) ("Integral"), and wholly owned subsidiary ElectriPlast Corp., engage in the discovery, development, and commercialization of electrically conductive hybrid plastics used primarily as raw materials in the production of industrial, commercial and consumer products and services worldwide. Its core material, ElectriPlast, is a non-corrosive, electrically conductive resin-based material whose properties allow it to be molded into any of the infinite shapes and sizes associated with plastics, rubbers and other polymers while reducing component weight by 40 to 60%. Integral is a leader in conductive hybrid plastics with a broad Intellectual Property portfolio referencing its ElectriPlast technology. Applications for ElectriPlast include: Shielding Wire, Power Electronics, Connectors, and Cables; Shielding, Conduction, Batteries, Semiconductors, Heated Elements, Sensors, Antennas, Medical Devices, Consumer Electronics and Acoustics, Fuses, Capacitors, Resistors, RFID, Bus bars and Terminals. "


Slobodan Pavlovich Joins Integral Engineering Team, Former Lear Corporation, a "leader in the use of conductive plastics for HV/HP applications", Vice President +past Director for Hybrid Engineering/Advanced Engineering/Systems Engineering, subsisiary of Amphenol Tuchel Electronics, a "leader in connectors", "part of Integral's strategy to provide engineering +technical expertise to "support the increasing demand for its hybrid conductive plastics" "; D. Bathauer: "As "a trailblazer in conductive plastics applications, Bob's experience is a perfect fit for Integral." He "will be a tremendous asset to us, in commercializing innovative products utilizing ElectriPlast. Bob has the engineering experience +creativity to help drive our end-user applications." The light-weighting industry "is experiencing explosive growth +new materials are @the forefront of this growth" "; Mo Zeidan: "Bob is "a giant in our industry, +his innovations range from the 1st universal connection system for airbag circuits to Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment such as charging stations +charging cord sets, which were the 1st in the industry to support launch of the Plug in Hybrid +Electrical Vehicles" "; Mr. Pavlovich: "My focus is on "the implementation of ElectriPlast materials as the 'enabler for multiple products in several markets'. " I'm "excited to be joining Integral @this opportune time, because industries are @the point where small incremental changes in product designs +/or processing are not enough to meet performance, weight, +cost saving objectives, alternative solutions need to be pursued aggressively." The "most fundamental change with the greatest benefits is in the introduction of new materials, specifically in the High Voltage systems arena, where aluminum as the conductor, +conductive polymers as the shielding +enclosing materials, will be the standard"." I have developed +tested applications, utilizing ElectriPlast, +compared them with aluminum counterparts +found shielding performance with ElectriPlast materials had equal or in some cases better performance. ElectriPlast has the added benefit of significant weight reduction, +environmental robustness. Materials used to manufacture ElectriPlast, in particular carbon fiber, "are experiencing major price changes, resulting in significant cost reduction in the manufacturing of ElectriPlast. These economic trends, along with ElectriPlast's superior performance +, weight savings will not only make ElectriPlast the material of choice for shielding, but also for many other applications" "; S. Sharland: "After working with Slobodan for several years, I have come to admire his discipline, intelligence, +keen aptitude, in identifying practical solutions. He "helped us carve out unique applications in the auto industry +he possesses the innate ability to communicate effectively, with both management +workers on the production line. He is a great addition for a growing company like Integral, +I "believe" he will play a key role in its success" " - Feb 4, 2014
www.electriplast.com/2014/02/former-lear-vice-president-join…


Integral Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, which " 'notable positions include' CFO of IBM Australia, CFO of IBM's semiconductor operations in Burlington, VT, worked with an IBM +Apple team to explore joint ventures, Director of IBM's world-wide Software Strategy +Vice-chairman of the Washington Chamber Symphony" - Feb 20, 2014
www.electriplast.com/2014/02/integral-appoints-new-chief-fin…

Integral Announces Launch of Hanwha L&C's 'ElectriPlast® Line'; Integral's proprietary line of non-corrosive, electrically conductive resin-based materials—ElectriPlast—is engineered to replace traditional metals, such as steel or aluminum. Typically used for electrical +magnetic shielding applications, in such industries as automotive, aerospace +consumer electronics, ElectriPlast can be molded into any of the infinite shapes +sizes associated with plastics, rubbers +other polymers, while reducing component weight by 40% to 60%; D. Bathauer: "Integral +Hanwha L&C established a manufacturing base in South Korea, because we both believe in the long-term strength of the ElectriPlast market in Asia. Its 'strategic location' "will enable the supply of ElectriPlast to South Korea's consumer electronics industry, which is one of the largest in the world, as well as to China's world-leading auto market. Along with Hanwha L&C, we look forward to 'tremendous growth in these industries in the years to come', while we strive to provide ElectriPlast to customers across Asia". We " "expect" ElectriPlast to become the 'predominate hybrid conductive plastic utilized in Asia' " " - Apr 7, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/integral-announces-launch-hanw…
www.electriplast.com/data-sheets/
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9906787

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.643.977 von Popeye82 am 17.03.14 14:26:01

Zitat von Popeye82: Electrovaya - Receives Purchase Order for Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® 2.0 Systems, for Smart Grid Project in the UK - Sep 12, 2013
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/PR/2013/PR20130912.pdf


Electrovaya Receives Initial Purchase Order for Lithium Ion SuperPolymer 2.0 Batteries, from OEM for the United Arab Emirates - Sep 24, 2013
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/PR/2013/PR20130925.pdf


Electrovaya Partners with Canadian Solar, "one of the world's largest solar power companies", for a Micro-Grid Energy Storage Project, to Supply a 'Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R)2.0 200kWh Battery System' - Mar 17, 2014
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/PR/2014/PR20140317.pdf

Electrovaya Delivers 'Next Generation Battery Packs' to Dongfeng Motors, "one of China's largest automakers", for Its Electric Vehicle Program, Increased battery capacity of 20% with the same battery pack size +weight; J. Chao: "DFM is one of China's largest automakers. This is a 'critical contract for both groups'. DFM "presently manufacturers >3.500.000 vehicles in China +its electric vehicle program has the "potential" to become 'one of the major players in the Chinese +Global markets' " " - Apr 7, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/electrovaya-delivers-next-…
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/marketing/Roth-Electrovaya.pdf
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.690.382 von Popeye82 am 02.02.12 21:06:34

Zitat von Popeye82: Uranex - Mkuju Uranium Project Partner Update - Feb 1, 2012

+ Discussions are advancing with Chinese firms on possible joint development of the Mkuju Uranium Project in Southern Tanzania, 100% owned by the Company.

+ The Company has engaged with Chinese government, finance +nuclear sector leaders on possible joint development of the Mkuju Uranium Project as well as the pipeline of projects in Africa +Australia.

+ The Mkuju Uranium Project hosts 226km2 of prospective uranium targets including the Likuyu North Prospect where 2.6km2 have been drilled +from which data is being compiled into a Mineral Resource. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=UNX&E=ASX&N=368624


Uranex - Songea Coal Project Assays +Target Update; Songea Coal Project covers a total area of 2.606km2 in the southern part of the Karoo age Ruhuhu Basin, in south-west Tanzania. The Songea Coal Project covers the
Lumecha Coalfield which has been identified from historical survey reports +interpreted to cover an area of some 250 -300km2 . An 8 hole program that was completed for the ´11 field season, included 7 RC holes +1 Diamond hole, resulted in a "potentially significant new coal discovery"; Significantly, a recent US$3.000.000.000 agreement between the Tanzania Government +China’s Sichuan Hongda will see the development +mining of the adjacent Mchuchuma Coalfield, coalfields are nearby to a planned infrastructure build project including rail, road, power +port for domestic +export markets - Feb 16, 2012

+ Diamond core samples from the Lumecha Coalfield, within our 100% owned Songea Coal Project in Southern Tanzania, have arrived @a dedicated coal laboratory in Newcastle, Australia, with results expected in late February ´12.

+ A density geophysical tool is being mobilised to the Lumecha Coalfield to probe 4 RC holes +one Diamond hole drilled over the 37km2 area of interest, to confirm coal seam interval +to provide a basis for a conceptual exploration target.

+ Regional coal targeting desktop review has commenced incorporating the new drilling data +available regional geology, geophysical +remotely sensed data sets, to identify additional coal targets outside the Lumecha Coalfield ...
www.uranex.com.au/Portals/9/asx2012%28pdf%29/12-02-16%20Song…


Uranex NL - Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate +Exploration Target Range, @Mkuju - Apr 30, 2012

+ Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate(MRE) +Exploration Target Range(ETR)* compiled for the Likuyu North prospect, within the Company’s 100% owned Mkuju Uranium project in Southern Tanzania.

+ The MRE comprises 6.100.000 lbs @237 ppm U3O8 reported @a 100 ppm U3O8 cut off grade, whilst the ETR of 15.000.000 –25.000.000 lbs @an expected grade of 200 –400 ppm U3O8 mineralisation is anticipated on this prospect.

+ The MRE +ETR @Likuyu North is 1/5 prospects identified @the Mkuju Uranium project, +the only prospect systematically explored thus far +represents a small area of the total prospective area identified to date.

+ Exploration for the ´12 field season has commenced @Likuyu North, +the other prospects. ...
www.uranex.com.au/Portals/9/asx2012%28pdf%29/Mkuju_MRE_ETR_0…

Completion of 'Exploration Target' on Nachu Graphite Project : 325.000.000 - 490.000.000tonnes @4-9% Cg, Nachu tenement "has 'excellent' "potential" to host one of the worlds’ top graphite deposits" - Apr 8, 2014
www.uranex.com.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/1658-100000…
www.uranex.com.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/1534-528118…
www.uranex.com.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/1635-100000…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.684.215 von Popeye82 am 01.02.12 22:50:55

Zitat von Popeye82: Hummingbird Resources Plc - Tuzon Resource Upgrade: 2.050.000 Oz @1.21g/t I, taking attributable global Resources to 3.700.000 Oz I/I; Dan Betts: "The significance of this maiden Resource discovery @Tuzon cannot be under estimated. It marks a seminal moment in the development of our Company. The Tuzon Resource is more than just a significant discovery because it has potential to be part of the same mine development as the Dugbe F deposit. The DugbeI Project now has a global Resource of 3.800.000 Oz. During ´11 we have added 3.000.000 Oz of gold @a discovery cost of $6/ounce. Tuzon itself is not yet drilled out, but the most exciting thing for me is that we have several other targets within the mineable radius of the DugbeI Project, which we are looking to drill imminently. Further afield along the shear zone we have many more. The potential of this region is really only just starting to be realised, as has been demonstrated by the speed of this discovery. We now have a tremendous opportunity not just to discover more gold in what we believe to be a virgin , multi-mine world class gold province , but to build Liberia’s 1st multi-million ounce Birimian gold mine . We are now setting up a dedicated evaluation team to drive the DugbeI Project forward to deliver this " - Feb 1, 2012

+ 2.050.000 Oz maiden Resource @100% Hummingbird Resources owned Tuzon prospect taking global Resources to 3.800.000 Oz gold(3.700.000 Oz attributable).

+ Resource open in several directions +drilling is ongoing @Tuzon to increase Resource.

+ Tuzon lies only 2.6km east from existing Dugbe F Resource +has potential to be developed as part of the DugbeI Project.

+ Deposit extends from surface in several closely stacked narrow zones leading to favourable mining conditions.

+ Deposit grade, geology +general mineralogy look to be consistent with Dugbe F simplifying project engineering.

+ Substantial scope for further resource growth in ´12 within the potentially mineable radius of the DugbeI Project.

+ Sackor, part of DugbeI Project area, trench programme includes results of 20m @1.16 g/t. Scout drill programme planned for this prospect after completion of Tuzon to continue building ounces in DugbeI Project area.

+ Strong cash position of US$20.000.000 @1st January ´12. ...
www.hummingbirdresources.co.uk/corporate-ir/news/tuzon-resou…
www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5287W_1-2012-1-31.pd…


Hummingbird Resources plc - US$15.000.000 royalty funding agreement - Dec 18, 2012
www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market…

Material Increase to Tuzon Resource - to 4.589.000 Ounces @~1.53g/t Au M/I/I - Mar 12, 2014
www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.748.487 von Popeye82 am 01.04.14 21:00:14

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Alkaline Water Co. Announces Launch of Flagship Product, Alkaline84, Into So. California Marketplace - Jul 23, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Marketing Efforts, With Two of S. California's Premier Specialty Food Brokers" - Jul 25, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Secures Distribution for Alkaline84, in Las Vegas - Jul 30, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Builds Momentum, With Arizona Specialty Food Broker +Launch of Regional Sales Force" - Aug 1, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84, @Three Top Southern California Retail Chains - Aug 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Debut of Alkaline84, @Albertsons Supermarkets - Aug 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84 @Bashas' Supermarkets, Placement "Ensures Availability Throughout Key Arizona Health Oriented Water Market" - Aug 16, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "to Increase Production Capacity, to Meet "Projected" Demands" - Aug 21, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Achieves National Distribution Availability With UNFI Network, the "largest leading independent national distributor of natural, organic +specialty foods +related products including nutritional supplements, personal care items +organic produce in the United States" - Aug 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases National Distribution Footprint Through KeHE Distributors, serving >33.000 retailers across the US, Canada, Mexico, +the Caribbean - Sep 3, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Hits 48 More Stores in Arizona -- Management to Discuss Momentum During Upcoming Investor Call - Sep 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces " "LOI" to Purchase Bottling Plant" -- Today's Con-Call "Aims to Provide Market Perspective" - Sep 9, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Availability of Alkaline88 Through Amazon.com - Sep 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Products Now Available @Fry's Food Stores Inc., (a Division of Kroger Co.), whichs 119 Fry's Food Stores service >1.000.000 households/week - Oct 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Distribution Through Southern California Anheuser-Busch Affiliate, Alford Distributing Co. - Oct 10, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Product Visibility Continues to Grow With Placement at Smith's Food & Drug (a Division of Kroger Co.), "one of the nation's largest grocery retailers" - Oct 30 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Product Placement in Texas, Through Agreement With North Central Distributors of Dallas" - Oct 31, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Increases Oklahoma Market Position, Through Product Placement @BUY FOR LE$$ Retail Outlets", "Oklahoma's leading grocery provider of fresh, diverse, unique +economical food products" - Nov 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Ships Product to Two New Major Market Retailers, Company "Responds to Hispanic Retail Interest in Texas, üExpands Further Into Oklahoma" - Nov 14, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…

Alkaline Water Co. Joins With the Co-Sales Company, "Leading Western Region Independent Grocery Broker +National Network Partner" - Nov 18, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Contracts to Triple Manufacturing Capacity, in Southwest" - Nov 20, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Solidifies Presence in Texas, +Continues Eastward Expansion With Brookshire Grocery Company" - Dec 2, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Maximizes Market Penetration of South Central States", With ArchPoint Sales -- a Member of Beacon United®, a "venture of eight leading U.S. food Brokers" - Dec 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Continues Eastward Representation, With Blackford Brokerage" -A Member of Beacon United(R), "a venture of eight leading U.S. food brokers" - Dec 19, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Broker Agreement With Co-Sales Southern California Division, division of "a leading independent grocery broker" - Jan 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases Texas Market Penetration With United Supermarkets Distributor Agreement, which "currently service nearly one 1.000.000 guests, every week" - Jan 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Nature's Best, the "largest privately owned wholesaler-distributor of health +natural food products in the Natural Products Industry ", to Maximize Western Distribution - Jan 30, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Hy-Vee Stores, which "ranks among the top 25 supermarket chains +the top 50 private companies in the United States", to 'Increase Midwestern Product Placement' - Feb 18, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/02/alkali…
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The Alkaline Water Company "Expands Product Manufacturing Capabilities, Via Manufacturing Agreement with Brookshire's Grocery Company", a "Texas-based regional food chain comprised of >150 store locations", by "initially producing >30 truckloads of Alkaline88 product/month, from its manufacturing facility in Texas" - Mar 6, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Company Expands Presence in the Midwest, With Product Availability @Cosentino's Markets - Mar 10, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/alkaline-water-company-expands…


The Alkaline Water Co. Specialty Retail Positioning 'Gains Momentum', Beacon United® Affiliate, Co-Sales Company "Grows Alkaline88 Product Placement in California +Wisconsin" - Mar 11, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Partners With Smart & Final Stores, which "operates ~250 grocery +foodservice stores under the "Smart & Final," "Smart & Final Extra!" +"Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice" banners in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho +northern Mexico", "to Propel Bulk Packaged Alkaline 88, Into Western US Warehouse Retail Sector" - Mar 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Jewel-Osco Stores, a "leading regional grocer, with 176 stores across northern, central +western Illinois, eastern Iowa, +portions of northwest Indiana, with consumers from 80 percent of all households in the Chicago metropolitan area visit a Jewel-Osco store, @least once/month", "Deliver Alkaline88, to a Thirsty Chicagoland" - Mar 24, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Gains Numero Uno "Support in LA Retail" Marketplace - Mar 27, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Associated Food Stores, a "cooperatively owned wholesale distributor to ~500 independently owned supermarkets, in an eight state region", to Build Relations Within Independent Retail Co-Op Market - Mar 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Cosentino's Food Stores, "Kansas City's leading family owned +operated Stores"; Kick Up the Alkaline88 Opportunity in Kansas City - Apr 1, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/the-al…

The Alkaline Water Co. +Kalil Bottling Ready to 'Handle Growing Demand', "introduces a new single serve 700ml Bottle with a sport cap across the Company's home territory of Arizona" - Apr 3, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/the-al…


Alkaline Water Co. "Crosses the Border to Test Retail Sales, @7-Eleven Mexico" - Apr 7, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/alkali…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9886462

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China imposes restrictions on US pig imports - CER/WSJ/USDA - Apr 8, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65520

"China has restricted imports of live pigs from the US amid worries over a fatal swine virus, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and livestock-industry officials.

The news contributed to jitters on Friday in the US lean-hog futures market, which fell 2% to a one and half-week low. China, the world's largest consumer of pork, has asked the USDA to conduct testing and provide certification that live hogs come from herds that are free of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, an agency spokesman said. "

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US defense chief visits China , ’s aircraft carrier - CER/R - Apr 8, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65518

"US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured China’s lone aircraft carrier on Monday, amid greater insistence from American officials that China be more transparent about its military capabilities, Reuters reported.

Chinese security experts say Beijing could be trying to quell US criticism that it was not transparent about its military modernization, which Pentagon officials suspect is aimed at countering US military capabilities. But others said approving the visit was largely a symbolic move; China has still not shown its more sensitive military technologies. The visit comes as tensions between the two countries heighten over Washington’s “strategic pivot” towards Asia. "

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Rio Tinto walks , away , from massive Pebble copper-gold project, becomes the 2nd large diversified miner, after Anglo American, to back out of the project in <7months - M.com - Apr 7, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/rio-tinto-walks-away-from-massive-pebble-copp…

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Don't backtrack on yuan liberalization, US official warns - CER/BB - Apr 8, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65519

"A senior US Treasury official warned China against backtracking on its plans to move toward a market-determined yuan, Bloomberg reported, citing a comment the official made on Monday on condition of anonymity.

China's central bank allowed the yuan to depreciate before widening the exchange-rate band on March 17, a move to give market forces greater influence over the exchange rate. The yuan has continued to weaken since then. Signs that Beijing intends to revive currency controls to devalue the yuan would provoke serious concern, the official said. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.020.204 von Popeye82 am 10.12.13 15:40:58

Zitat von Popeye82: iFabric - Secures Global Rights for Technologies, +Finalizes Protocol With the EPA - Dec 10, 2013
www.marketwired.com/press-release/ifabric-secures-global-rig…

iFabric Corp. "Expands 'Global Supply Chain' ", has established two 'key supply centers' in Asia(China & Taiwan) - Feb 8, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/ifabric-corp-expands-globa…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 45.413.431 von Popeye82 am 09.09.13 19:25:12

Zitat von Popeye82: Genoil - Bengt Koch Joins Genoil's Advisory Board, "Many leaders of the largest shipping companies today have worked for Bengt or with him" - May 23, 2013
www.genoil.ca/investor-relations/main-news-and-press/218-ben…


Dennis Sears Joins Genoil -
www.genoil.ca/investor-relations/main-news-and-press/219-den…


Sobodan Puhalac, Former Minister of Energy, Economy, Development, Foreign Trade +Economic Relations in Bosnia, To Join Board of Directors - Jul 16, 2013
www.genoil.ca/investor-relations/main-news-and-press/220-sob…

Genoil +OW Bunker, the "world's leading physical distributors +resellers for marine fuel"; in Partnership for Low Sulphur Fuel Oil, to build an upgrader for which OW Bunker will supply the feed oil to Genoil. As part of the agreement, Genoil will build the 'Hydroconversion Upgrading System'(GHU), while OW Bunker has agreed to purchase 1.000.000 tons/year of low sulfur IFO from Genoil @an agreed price. The GHU unit will upgrade +desulfurize the feed Genoil's patented process, to produce a marine fuel oil IFO 380, which complies with future IMO +EU regulations in the Emission Control Areas, which intend to implement a limit of 0.1% sulfur content for the marine industry. The bunker fuel market is estimated @~5.000.000barrels/day. The " "purpose" of this partnership is produce inexpensive low sulfur bunker fuel, for the shipping industry". Genoil & OW Bunker have already selected a site in the port of Rotterdam - Apr 8, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/genoil-and-ow-bunker-in-pa…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 45.414.497 von Popeye82 am 09.09.13 21:42:48

Zitat von Popeye82: Amyris Biotechnologies - Op-Ed: "Curing Malaria, with Sugar" - Apr 13, 2013
www.amyris.com/News/297/Op-Ed-Curing-Malaria-with-Sugar-by-F…

"Next week they’ll be celebrating in San Francisco. The first batch of artemisinin, produced on the basis of sugar, is ready. In 2013, 35 tons, enough for 100 million doses, will be produced. Every year, 200 million people contract malaria and 650,000 of them die from the disease. The artemisinin produced using this method has a great chance of contributing to the eradication of malaria. Since it is produced by microbes, using sugar as its raw material, and the inventors agreed to provide the intellectual property free of charge, it is very inexpensive. But that’s not the only reason to celebrate. The scientific study that describes the details of this technological feat has just been published in the journal Nature.

It all began in 2003. Four scientists working at the University of California, Berkeley picked a socially relevant problem so they could demonstrate the power of the new synthetic biology techniques they were developing. They chose artemisinin, one of the most potent antimalarial drugs known.

Artemisinin was discovered in the plant Artemisia annua (commonly known as sweet wormwood), which grows in China, but has never been used on a large scale. It is difficult to produce by chemical synthesis. Up to now the limited amount of artemisinin available is extracted from the tree that grows in several countries. The bottom line is that production is unstable and the price is high. The objective was to transplant all the genes needed to synthesize this compound into a simple organism that could produce a lot of artemisinin, using a very inexpensive compound as food.

The organism selected was Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast used to produce beer and ethanol. This yeast converts the sugarcane juice into ethanol. The study consisted of producing a variety of this yeast capable of converting sugar into artemisinin.

In order to carry out the project, an innovative agreement was signed with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation would fund project development under one condition: the company would have to provide intellectual property rights free of charge over the final product in order to ensure that it would get into the hands of patients at the lowest cost possible. In exchange, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation allowed the company to maintain sole ownership of the technology generated by the project, which it could then use to develop commercial products.

Between 2004 and 2008, the company discovered how the tree produced artemisinin, isolated the genes that produced the molecule and placed those genes in a yeast strain. Over 17 genes were isolated, modified and combined in the new host. Thus, the entire assembly line of the artemisinin molecule was transferred to the yeast and it began to produce the artemisinic acid. This artemisinic acid “factory” set up inside a living organism then had to be optimized to ensure that most of the sugar utilized was converted into artemisinic acid.

By 2008, the strain was ready. More than 50 scientists had worked on the project over the course of five years at a cost of over $30 million and the project had not yet ended. An industrial scale production method developed to purify the artemisinic acid was standardized and a less expensive way to convert the artemisinic acid to artemisinin was discovered. These final steps were taken together with a pharmaceutical company. By the end of 2012, everything was finished. The first batch was produced and the scientific study describing the technology was published in the journal Nature.

But the story does not end here. Perhaps you’ve seen a number of buses circulating in São Paulo with the following words: EcoFrota – Movido a Diesel de Cana, literally, EcoFleet – Powered by Sugarcane Diesel. The diesel fuel that moves these buses is produced in Brotas, in central São Paulo State.

The recently opened factory is able to convert the juice from one million tons of sugarcane into diesel fuel and other chemical products.

In operation since January, this factory produces diesel fuel by using a strain of Saccharomyces engineered with the technology used to produce artemisinin. "



Amyris &IFF, a "leading global creator of flavors +fragrances for consumer products", Announce a Multi-Year Collaboration to Develop and Commercialize Sustainable Ingredients for the Flavors and Fragrances Market; Amyris "Breakthrough Industrial Biosynthesis Technology Platform" to "Reduce Supply Volatility of Critical Ingredients, for the Aroma Industry" - Apr 29, 2013
www.amyris.com/News/298/Amyris-and-IFF-Announce-a-Multi-Year…



Amyris +Total, "one of the largest integrated oil +gas companies in the world", Announce Successful Demonstration Flight With Renewable Jet Fuel , During Paris Air Show; 1st Demonstration Flight in Europe on Airbus Aircraft "Underscores Partners' Commitment, to Achieving ASTM Certification" - Jun 19, 2013
www.amyris.com/News/312/Amyris-and-Total-Announce-Successful…

"PARIS, June 20, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMRS) and Total (Paris:TOTF) announced today a successful demonstration flight at the Paris Air Show using a breakthrough technology that converts plant sugars into renewable jet fuel.

The Airbus A321 aircraft powered by two Snecma CFM56 jet engines flew from Toulouse to Paris with a blend of renewable jet fuel produced by Amyris and Total. This demonstration flight was in support of the French Initiative for Future Aviation Fuels, which seeks to produce and commercialize alternative, renewable and sustainable aviation fuels in France in the coming years. This was the second public demonstration flight with the Amyris-Total renewable jet fuel. In June 2012, an Embraer E195 jet flew with the renewable jet fuel produced from sugarcane in Brazil.

"This is a significant milestone in our strategic partnership with Total for biofuels. From developing the world's leading synthetic biology platform to producing and distributing renewable products globally, the Amyris-Total collaboration demonstrates the power of partnerships to drive innovation and deliver sustainable products," said John Melo, President & CEO of Amyris. "Today's flight is another step closer in achieving ASTM certification, which paves the way for the commercialization of our renewable jet fuel," Melo concluded.

"The air transport sector has an ambitious target: drastically reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while commercial flights and demand for jet fuel will steadily grow. To that end, biofuels will play an important role along with improved aircraft energy efficiency. This demonstration flight illustrates the capacity of Amyris and Total to integrate, as of today, aeronautical biofuels in a concrete and reliable way," said Philippe Boisseau, President, Marketing & Services and New Energies and a member of the Executive Committee of Total. "As one of the world's biggest suppliers of aviation fuel, Total aims at widely offering this solution to airline customers. We are confident that we will be able to achieve this within the coming years."


About the Renewable Jet Fuel

The Amyris-Total renewable fuel was produced using engineered microorganisms that convert plant sugars into Biofene®, Amyris's brand of renewable farnesene, a long-chain, branched hydrocarbon. In December 2012, Amyris began commercial production of Biofene at its industrial-scale production facility in southeastern Brazil. Amyris uses Brazilian sugarcane due to its availability, competitive cost, and the local industry's ability to meet international sustainability standards.

In addition to supporting the aviation industry's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Amyris-Total renewable jet fuel is designed to be compliant with Jet A/A-1 fuel specifications and outperform conventional petroleum-derived fuel in a range of performance metrics, including fit for purpose and greenhouse gas emission reduction, while maintaining performance quality. Amyris and Total expect the fuel to be commercially available as early as 2014, following approval by the ASTM International, the world's leading fuel standard setting body.


About Amyris

Amyris is an integrated renewable products company focused on providing sustainable alternatives to a broad range of petroleum-sourced products. Amyris uses its industrial synthetic biology platform to convert plant sugars into a variety of molecules -- flexible building blocks that can be used in a wide range of products. Amyris's initial portfolio of commercial products is based on Biofene, Amyris's brand of renewable farnesene, a long-chain hydrocarbon. Amyris is commercializing these products both as No Compromise® renewable ingredients in cosmetics, flavors and fragrances, polymers, lubricants and consumer products, and also as No Compromise renewable diesel and jet fuel. Amyris Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Amyris, oversees the establishment and expansion of Amyris's production in Brazil. More information about Amyris is available at www.amyris.com. (...) "

Amyris to Enter Partnership with GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, the "largest low-cost +low-fare airline in Latin America", to Supply Renewable Jet Fuel to GOL Airlines - Oct 22, 2013
www.amyris.com/News/338/Amyris-to-Enter-Partnership-to-Suppl…


Amyris +TOTAL Form Fuels Joint Venture - Dec 5, 2013
www.amyris.com/News/344/Amyris-and-TOTAL-Form-Fuels-Joint-Ve…


Amyris +Kuraray, the "1st in the world to bring 'polyvinyl alcohol synthetic fiber' to market", Expand Collaboration in 'Farnesene-Based Polymers' - Mar 31, 2014
www.amyris.com/News/368/Amyris-and-Kuraray-Expand-Collaborat…


Amyris +BASF, the "world`s leading chemical company" Reach Agreement, for 'Strain Engineering Collaboration' - Apr 2, 2014
www.amyris.com/News/376/Amyris-and-BASF-Reach-Agreement-for-…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.663.011 von Popeye82 am 20.03.14 00:50:39

Zitat von Popeye82: Lightwave Logic - Successfully Demonstrates Operating 'Silicon Organic Hybrid(SOH) Prototype Modulator', Device "Achieves Greater Electro-Optical Activity +'dramatically' Lower Drive Voltage, than Industry Standard Legacy Inorganic Modulators" - Oct 14, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/14/lightwave-…


Presentation - Nov13
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LWLG-Stone…











Lightwave Logic 'Nonlinear Optical Materials' "Push the Emergence of 'Silicon Organic Hybrid(SOH) Devices' ", Optical Polymers "can Leapfrog Performance of 'Silicon Photonics only Solutions' " - Nov 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/26/lightwave-…


Lightwave Logic Develops 'Unique Methodology to Combine Multiple Chromophores, into a Single Polymer Host', Initial Results "Demonstrated Higher Electro-Optical Activity than Individual Chromophores, along with other Improved Performance Characteristics"; Company to File Provisional Patents - Jan 27, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/27/lightwave-…


Lightwave Logic Electro-Optic Polymer to Be Used in Development of an 'Advanced DoD Application', 1st Commercial Order of Lightwave Logic's 'Advanced Organic Nonlinear Electro-Optic Polymer' - Feb 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/07/lightwave-…


Lightwave Logic Begins the Manufacture of a 'Multi Integrated Nanophotonic Transceiver'(MINT) Prototype, "to Address 'Explosive Data Center Growth' " - Mar 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/06/lightwave-…


Lightwave Logic Chairman +Chief Executive Officer Tom Zelibor Interviewed by CEO CFO Magazine - CEOCFOM, NEWARK - Mar 19, 2014
http://ceocfointerviews.com/interviews/LightwaveLogic14.htm

Lightwave Logic Acquires Worldwide License Agreement to Corning's, the "world leader in specialty glass +ceramics", 'Organic Electro-Optical Materials', "allows Lightwave to use the licensed patents within a 'defined license field', that includes communications, computing, power, +power storage applications, utilizing the nonlinear optical properties of their material" - Apr 8, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/08/lightwave-…
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LWLG-Stone…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9891786
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/LWLG-Initi…
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LWLG_Meeti…
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/conf169730…

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MediaShift - Acquires Travora Media, "Creating the 2nd Largest 'Travel Audience Platform' " - Feb 11, 2013
http://u.b5z.net/i/u/10195285/f/PDFs/MediaShift_-_Press_Rele…


MediaShift Launches 'Premier Airport Network' With 20 'Major U.S. Airports', 1st-of-its-kind Ecosystem "Highlights the 'Next Generation of Digital Advertising' " - Jun 27, 2013
http://u.b5z.net/i/u/10195285/f/PDFs/MediaShift_-_MediaShift…


MediaShift Launches 'Next-Generation Mobile Engagement Platform', for the Travel Industry; "Through this immersive, end-to-end platform, brands can now target +remarket to this highly-desirable audience throughout the entire browsing session. Brands are seamlessly integrated into a user experience, through sponsorship +native advertising opportunities. The company’s mobile network currently reaches >7.500.000 'unique users'/month" - Jul 30, 2013
http://u.b5z.net/i/u/10195285/f/PDFs/MediaShift_Launches_Mob…


MediaShift "Expands Presence in Canada, Through Agreements with PurePages +FlightNetwork.com"; Al Rehmtulla: "Providing fast +reliable WiFi @no cost "is one way to enhance the hotel guest experience". Partnering with MediaShift "was a no brainer for us". Through MediaShift’s ad platform, we can lower telecom support costs +drive additional revenue streams for our hospitality customers, allowing them to meet the increasing demand for free WiFi" - Oct 31, 2013
http://u.b5z.net/i/u/10195285/f/PDFs/MediaShift_Expands_Pres…


MediaShift &Panasonic, the "world’s leading supplier of in-flight entertainment +communication" Partner, to Create New 'In-Flight WiFi Revenue Opportunities' for Airlines; Panasonic is utilizing MediaShift’s patented technology to launch AdConnect, a pioneering addition to Panasonic Avionics portfolio of OneMedia Advertising Solutions. AdConnect "offers a unique opportunity for airlines, to generate advertising revenue throughout the entire duration of an in-flight WiFi session, even after a passenger leaves the airline portal +begins to surf the Web." MediaShift’s Monetization Platform(MMP) "is enabling Panasonic +its airline partners to generate ad revenue, by introducing a variety of ad products within a user’s internet WiFi session". Selected ad campaigns will appear within any web page a passenger visits. AdConnect "will capitalize on MediaShift’s technology, to deliver precise +pinpointed targeting of customer segments". MediaShift’s MMP technology is currently being deployed @5.000 hotels in North America, +many of the largest U.S. airport WiFi networks"; P. Margis: "We "are committed to helping our airlines partners extract maximum value from investments they’ve made in our in-flight entertainment +communications solutions. By deploying the AdConnect service, we are able to provide a more personalized experience to passengers, +generate more revenue for our customers" "; AdConnect will be available to airlines that have selected Panasonic’s Global Communications Services. The technology will be available immediately for North America, with other regions of the world coming online shortly thereafter - Apr 8, 2014
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In-Building Wireless Market "Growing @21.3% CAGR, to 2019" - W:0/PRNW/RnR.com, DALLAS - Apr 7, 2014
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Zitat von Popeye82: ViXS Systems - Wyplay Media Gateway Software Running on ViXS Xcode - ViXS Systems - Sep 16, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/16/wyplay-med…


ViXS "to Integrate Latest Generation of NAGRA Security, for Delivery of Digital +Interactive Content"; ViXS is "the semiconductor pioneer in designing +developing high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics +video service provider industries". With >422 patents issued +pending worldwide, ViXS "has been recognized with a number of industry awards for innovation". ViXS is "the world leader in transcoder deployments, with >27.000.000 shipments to date, +still growing" - Sep 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/25/vixs-to-in…


Sally Daub, President +CEO of ViXS Systems Inc., Recognized as 'One of Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs' - Oct 15, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/15/sally-daub…


ViXS Ships >1.000.000 Chipsets, Designed for MoCA 2.0 into DOCSIS 3.0 Broadband Networks; ViXS XConnex™ 1000 +1030 MoCA 2.0 Ready Chipset Shipping on Networked Cable DOCSIS 3.0 Modems, with 'Major North American Cable MSO' - Dec 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/06/vixs-ships…


ViXS Begins Shipments of 'Industry's 1st SoC' to Support 'Ultra HD 4K +10-bit HEVC', XCode 6400 "Enables New Consumer Devices, with Stunning Image Color +Clarity; Leveraging the XCode 6400's unique processing architecture, equipment manufacturers §are now free to design new products, that push the boundaries of performance +feature 'ultra-low power consumption', with sleek form factors." With the processing power to handle today's software-intensive networking, display +streaming services, the XCode 6400 "empowers manufacturers to meet surging demand for 4K products +take advantage of the incredible color depth +picture clarity of 10-bit media" - Dec 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/18/vixs-begin…


Morega, a "proven provider of secure media mobility software solutions, that give service providers +consumer electronics manufacturers a better way to wirelessly deliver valuable premium video +personal media, to any device, regardless of location", Demonstrates World's 1st 'Ultra HD 4K Media Mobility Solution', on the ViXS XCode 6400 SoC Platform - Dec 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/27/morega-dem…


ViXS +Wyplay Announce 'Industry's 1st Media Gateway Solution, with Full Support for Ultra HD 4K +HEVC-Main 10', which boasts a 50% reduction in bandwidth consumption - Jan 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/02/vixs-and-w…


ViXS +Intel, "one of the world's largest +highest valued semiconductor chip makers", Develop Media Transcoding +Video Streaming, on the Comcast Reference Design Kit(RDK) Platform; ViXS transcoding is added to Intel's Golden Spring's reference design as an RDK transcoding plugin for live media steaming. Running the latest RDK software this is a self-contained complete end to end solution, providing customers a quick +cost effective means of adding media steaming to DOCSIS 3.0 based cable gateway products. The XCode 5000 family of media-processor +transcoding System on Chip(SoC) solutions allow support for single, dual +quad HD to HD transcoding, to allow operators to add flexibility to their media gateway designs. With cable distribution in North America still relying primarily on MPEG-2 for compression and transmission, it is critically important that cable gateway devices for the home are able to efficiently +cost-effectively transcode content to MPEG-4 +other streaming media formats, for delivery to IP devices inside +outside of the home - Jan 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/02/vixs-and-i…


ViXS +Quantenna, a "leader in ultra-reliable Wi-Fi networking for whole-home entertainment", Bring 4K Ultra HD TV to Life, Without Wires; ViXS XCode® Media Processor "Sets New World Standard , for Video Processing +Wireless Transmission" - Jan 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/06/vixs-and-q…


ViXS XCode 6400 SoC Powers Panasonic's, "one of the largest Japanese electronics producers", New Ultra HD 4K Television, with support for true Ultra HD 4K Decoding - Jun 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/07/vixs-xcode…


ViXS Enlists NGCodec to License 'World's 1st Silicon Proven 10-bit HEVC Decoder' for Ultra HD 4K 60p - Feb 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/20/vixs-enlis…


ViXS Signs RDK License, Brings 'Only Shipping 4K 10-bit HEVC SoC' to RDK Based Service Operators, RDK license "adds broadcast software stack, to enhance 'World's Only Shipping 10-bit 4K HEVC SoC', +accelerates the deployment of 'next generation UltraHD/4K STBs +Home Gateways' "; Sally Daub: "ViXS Systems "is leading the drive to 4K reality in the broadcast industry +by licensing RDK for use in our XCode SoC product line, it strengthens our position, as the 'solution leader throughout the industry'." By combining the media processing innovations found in the ViXS XCode SoC product line with the feature rich RDK capabilities, this enhanced platform "will help our customers accelerate the development of next generation HD/4K STBs +Home Gateways, to meet the growing demands +needs of their end consumers"." - Feb 27, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/27/vixs-signs…


ViXS Extends Its UltraHD 4K Offering, by Launching the World's 1st 'UltraHD 4Kp60 10-bit Professional Decoder'; XCodePro 330 +320 "Will Enable 'Next Generation Professional Decoder +Digital Signage Products', to Support HEVC UltraHD 4Kp60 10-bit" - Apr 1, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/01/vixs-exten…

ViXS Partners With SES, the "leader in satellite-based premium content distribution"; for World's 1st 'End-to-End Satellite Broadcast of Ultra HD 4Kp60, Using 10-Bit HEVC' - Apr 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/02/vixs-partn…


ViXS +Harmonic "to Demonstrate an 'End-to-End HEVC Solution', for Delivering +Displaying 'Live, UltraHD 4K 10-bit Content' " - Apr 3, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/03/vixs-and-h…


ViXS +Envivio, "one of the leading providers of broadcast quality encoders", to Showcase 'Ultra HD 4Kp60 HEVC Video Compression Solution', @NAB 2014 - APr 3, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/03/vixs-and-e…


ViXS +Toshiba, "one of the world`s largest personal computer vendors +manufacturers of semiconductors", Partner on 'Ultra HD 4K Broadcast Solution' @NAB 2014; Mitsuru Otani: "Toshiba "expects the newest ExaEdge will lead the market in 'deployable 4K Video Server solutions', +we needed a partner with 'equally innovative +commercially ready product', to make our demonstration compelling". ViXS "was the 'clear choice', because they have the '1st +only shipping SoC for Ultra HD 4Kp60 content, using 10-bit HEVC' " " - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/vixs-and-t…


ViXS Is the 'Ultra HD 4K Decoder of Choice' @NAB 2014, the "world's largest electronic media conference covering creation +consumption of media across multiple platforms", Companies Demonstrating the ViXS XCode 6400: ATEME, Cisco, Elemental Technologies, Envivio, Evertz, Harmonic +Toshiba - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/vixs-is-th…
http://investor.vixs.com/files/doc_presentations/ViXS%20Pres…
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Singapore's "Young Talents showcase their potential @'2014 Frost & Sullivan Case Challenge' " - W:0/PRNW/F&S, SINGAPORE - Apr 8, 2014
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"Some of the brightest tertiary students had the opportunity to take on and propose solutions to problems faced in the public sector at the recent Frost & Sullivan Singapore Case Challenge 2014 held on Friday, 4 April at The Pod, National Library Building, Singapore.

The Frost & Sullivan Case Challenge 2014 offers existing undergraduates an opportunity to develop and present solutions for Nairu (a fictional country) to help her develop a nation-wide manpower strategy to ensure that the future demands of the workforce are met , while simultaneously balancing the need for economic growth.

"Through this case challenge, we are able to engage with the younger generation for their unique perspectives and allowing them an insight into the fast-paced world of research and consulting," said Mr Manoj Manon, Senior Partner and Managing Director of Frost & Sullivan, Asia Pacific.

The case challenge was open to all undergraduates from universities in Singapore, across all faculties. The successful applicants were mentored by Frost & Sullivan consultants, and a total of five finalist teams were selected for the final round.

The finalist teams presented their proposals to an esteemed panel of judges which included Mr Lam Chuan Leong, Adjunct Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Mr Ong Ye Kung, Director of Group Strategy, Keppel Corporation, Mr Philip Lim Feng, Chief Executive Officer, Exploit Technologies, Mr Kevin Cheong, Chairman, Association of Singapore Attractions and Mr Manoj Menon, Senior Partner and Managing Director of Frost & Sullivan, Asia Pacific.

The finalists were judged based on their communication skills, logical reasoning and flow, innovativeness of the proposed solution, feasibility of the proposed solution and completeness of the submission.

After careful deliberation, Team Whole One from the Singapore University of Technology and Design and Team CVS from the National University of Singapore emerged as the top two finalists respectively. They were also offered internship opportunities at Frost & Sullivan.

"It was encouraging to see these young talents set their minds to developing innovative solutions to problems faced by governments and here at Frost & Sullivan, we look forward to working with them in the future. We believe that they will be an asset as we strive to effectively contribute and develop new competencies and skill sets in driving our growth locally and globally," said Mr. Menon.

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/FSCC2014


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MTN Nigeria +Nova-Lumos Partner, to Bring Affordable Alternative Mobile Electricity to Nigeria, for the 1st Time - W:0/PRNW, LAGOS - Apr 8, 2014
www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/6686379-mtn-nigeria-and-n…

"MTN, the leading ICT company in Nigeria and Nova-Lumos, the world's first distributed utility provider, announced their collaboration today on a next-generation alternative "mobile electricity" service. The Nova-Lumos service will provide alternative electricity to MTN customers who are living in rural areas across Nigeria and are not connected to the electricity grid.

The Nova-Lumos service is provided using a solar panel and an indoor unit that allows MTN customers to subscribe to alternative electricity on demand using their mobile phone. With Nova-Lumos, MTN customers can replace kerosene, candles and flashlights with modern electricity that can power significant lights, cellphones, fans, PCs or laptops, radios, TVs and other small electronic devices, all at once, every day. "By paying for usage only in small payments, the same way our customers purchase airtime and other mobile services, MTN and Nova-Lumos will offer an innovative and widely-accessible service for all MTN customers," said Michael Ikpoki, MTN Nigeria CEO. "MTN is committed to investing in the future of mobile electricity to our customers across Nigeria," he added.

The first Nova-Lumos systems will be publicly available on the MTN service points for the general public soon. A future announcement about the systems' availability will be made by MTN.

"We are very excited about our partnership with MTN which will enable us to distribute the Nova-Lumos power systems across Nigeria and touch millions of lives," said David Vortman, CEO and Co-Founder at Nova-Lumos. "One of our guiding principles is that the Nova-Lumos service must be affordable and accessible to anyone in Nigeria in order to have a meaningful impact on the Nigerian electricity market," he emphasized.

Nova Lumos in partnership with MTN Nigeria received funding from the GSMA's Mobile Enabled Community Services (MECS) Innovation Grant Fund with the support of the UK Government. This grant is awarded to organizations developing innovations that improve access to energy and water among undeserved communities by leveraging mobile technology and infrastructure. The MECS Innovation Fund has helped to highlight the demand for mobile-enabled services and the role that mobile can play in supporting access to basic utility services across rural and urban markets.


About MTN Nigeria Communications Limited

MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, is the leading ICT company in Nigeria providing digital global system for mobile telecommunication and other value added services for customers in Nigeria and West Africa. Its products and services include various packages, value added services, Internet services, international roaming, phones and devices. For more information go to http://www.mtnonline.com


About Nova-Lumos

Nova-Lumos is the world's first distributed utility provider, bringing affordable, modern and clean electricity to communities that have been living off the grid. By providing clean and affordable solar power and an innovative financing plan, Nova-Lumos removes old barriers and brings modern energy into off-grid homes and small businesses. For more information go to http://www.nova-lumos.com


About GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators with 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo. For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at http://www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.


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Canada "Ranks No. 1, 2 +3 in 'International Index of World's Most Resilient Cities' ", Canadian cities "take the 'top spots' in Grosvenor's Resilient Cities research" - SH/G, LONDON - Apr 8, 2014
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"A report released today by Grosvenor's research team suggests that Canadian cities are the best bet for long-term real estate investment, with Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary taking the first, second and third spots respectively. The research ranks 50 of the world's top cities according to their resilience: a product of their environmental and social vulnerability and adaptive capacity, which covers community, infrastructure, resources, environmental and climatic factors.

"Toronto is no stranger to the importance of resiliency, having endured natural disasters such as the 1998 ice storm and even Hurricane Hazel, in 1954," said Richard Barkham, Grosvenor's Group Research Director. "The investment of city leaders in infrastructure and its commitment to upgrading it over the decades has put Toronto at the top of Grosvenor's list of the world's most resilient cities."

"Canada, as a whole, is doing exceptionally well in developing resiliency. The top three most-resilient cities in Grosvenor's Resiliency index are Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. For investors in property and real estate, it makes Canada a very sound long-term investment."

Chicago ranked fourth in overall resilience, coming in as the top US city in the study, due in part to its inland location that makes it less vulnerable to rising sea levels and storms. When ranked by adaptive capacity, however - the ability to cope with and recover from adverse events - New York City took first place, as demonstrated by its rapid recovery from both 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. US cities took six of the seven top spots in the adaptive capacity ranking; New York is followed by Toronto, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Chicago, San Francisco, and Houston.

Grosvenor's Resilient Cities study is being released at the Urban Land Institute's Spring Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, April 8-10, 2014. ULI CEO Patrick Phillips said: "Grosvenor's research will help greatly in advancing the dialogue among the public and private sectors on how to make cities less vulnerable and more resilient. In our view, environmental sustainability, community liveability and economic prosperity are all necessary components of long-term city resiliency. This report will inform ULI's ongoing work regarding the resiliency and adaptability of cities around the globe."

Commenting on the research, Grosvenor's Group Research Director Dr. Richard Barkham also said:

"This research provides us with a powerful tool to use when looking at the risks and opportunities of long-term real estate investment in cities around the world. It helps Grosvenor, our clients and partners, to look beyond classic, but limited definitions of real estate investment risk, which have little meaning over the long-term, and instead broadens our understanding of a city and its risk profile.

"We are not suggesting that you shouldn't invest in those cities that place lower down the rankings, but the research highlights the risks those cities face and enables more informed decision making. In some cases there could be greater opportunities, especially where a city has made a step change in its commitment to improving its adaptive capacity."

Mark Preston, CEO, Grosvenor Group said:

"Grosvenor has been investing in and developing real estate for over 300 years and a holistic understanding of the cities that we are active in is integral to the success of our business. It is certainly reassuring to see that we have long been active in some of the world's most resilient cities and this research gives us insight into where we may want to have a presence in the future."


Key findings from the research are:

- The most resilient cities are in Canada, with Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary taking the top three spots respectively.

- American cities are relatively vulnerable, but their capacity to adapt makes them fairly resilient. The lowest ranked cities are also those with the highest population forecast figures.

- The middle group of cities, ranked 11 to 30, are fairly close to the top 10 in their scores so must be considered resilient. Most European cities fall into this group. London is ranked 18th.

- The weakest 20 cities are in emerging markets and are considerably weaker than the top 30. Eight of these are in the so called BRIC countries. So far, blistering economic growth has not fed through into the quality and long term resilience of these cities.


Dr. Barkham added:

"If you are investing with a short-term perspective, a portfolio of the resilient cities won't necessarily be less volatile; in fact you would have a more volatile portfolio if you only invested in the top five cities as they are very similar and moving in the same cycle. However, investors with a long-term perspective, such as pension funds or sovereign wealth funds can deploy capital in these cities and be confident that if they take a knock they will bounce back in a relatively short term. These cities are safe havens in a rapidly changing global environment."

Grosvenor's living cities approach recognises that the future success of our business is tied to the sustainable growth of the cities in which we invest, and understanding a city's resilience, its ability to avoid or bounce back from an adverse event, is an integral part of this.

A copy of the report, including the final resilience rankings, is available online at www.grosvenor.com.


Notes for editors

Grosvenor is a privately-owned property group with offices in 19 of the world's most dynamic cities. We have regional investment & development businesses in Britain & Ireland, the Americas and Asia Pacific. Our international fund management business operates across all these markets and also Continental Europe. We also have indirect investments, managed centrally. As at 31 December 2012, the Group had total assets under management of £12.2bn. Unusually for a private company, Grosvenor publishes a full Annual Report & Accounts, available at: www.grosvenor.com


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Changing water into wine ...er, jet fuel ?; Hydrocarbon fuel from seawater +nothing else? Possible? Not only possible, but demonstrated as a process, +tested in a model-scale plane - BD/U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, WASHINGTON - Apr 9, 2014

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"In Washington, researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have completed a miniature-scale flight demonstration using a liquid hydrocarbon fuel, produced entirely from seawater.

In the demonstration, the research team demonstrated sustained flight of a radio-controlled (RC) P-51 replica of the legendary Red Tail Squadron — that of the Tuskegee airmen — powered by an off-the-shelf (OTS) and unmodified two-stroke internal combustion engine.

[Photo above, Flying a radio-controlled replica of the historic WWII P-51 Mustang red-tail aircraft—of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen—NRL researchers (l to r) Dr. Jeffrey Baldwin, Dr. Dennis Hardy, Dr. Heather Willauer, and Dr. David Drab (crouched), successfully demonstrate a novel liquid hydrocarbon fuel to power the aircraft's unmodified two-stroke internal combustion engine. (Photo: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory)]

The fuel was produced using a proprietary NRL “electrolytic cation exchange module” via which both dissolved and bound CO2 are removed from seawater at 92 percent efficiency by re-equilibrating carbonate and bicarbonate to CO2 and simultaneously producing H2. The gases are then converted to liquid hydrocarbons by a metal catalyst in a reactor system.


The production of CO2 and hydrogen

NRL has made significant advances in the development of a gas-to-liquids (GTL) synthesis process to convert CO2 and H2 from seawater to a fuel-like fraction of C9-C16 molecules. In the first patented step, an iron-based catalyst has been developed that can achieve CO2 conversion levels up to 60 percent and decrease unwanted methane production in favor of longer-chain unsaturated hydrocarbons (olefins). These value-added hydrocarbons from this process serve as building blocks for the production of industrial chemicals and designer fuels.

E-CEM Carbon Capture Skid. The E-CEM was mounted onto a portable skid along with a reverse osmosis unit, power supply, pump, proprietary carbon dioxide recovery system, and hydrogen stripper to form a carbon capture system [dimensions of 63" x 36" x 60"]. (Photo: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory)



- E-CEM Carbon Capture Skid. The E-CEM was mounted onto a portable skid along with a reverse osmosis unit, power supply, pump, proprietary carbon dioxide recovery system, and hydrogen stripper to form a carbon capture system [dimensions of 63" x 36" x 60"].
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In the second step these olefins can be converted to compounds of a higher molecular using controlled polymerization. The resulting liquid contains hydrocarbon molecules in the carbon range, C9-C16, suitable for use a possible renewable replacement for petroleum based jet fuel.


Seawater-based CO2 as a feedstock

CO2 in the air and in seawater is an abundant carbon resource, but the concentration in the ocean (100 milligrams per liter [mg/L]) is about 140 times greater than that in air, and 1/3 the concentration of CO2 from a stack gas (296 mg/L). Two to three percent of the CO2 in seawater is dissolved CO2 gas in the form of carbonic acid, one percent is carbonate, and the remaining 96 to 97 percent is bound in bicarbonate.


$3-$6 per gallon fuels? When, where?

The Navy says that “the predicted cost of jet fuel using these technologies is in the range of $3-$6 per gallon, and with sufficient funding and partnerships, this approach could be commercially viable within the next seven to ten years. Pursuing remote land-based options would be the first step towards a future sea-based solution.”

Scale-up? The modular carbon capture and fuel synthesis unit “is envisioned to be scaled-up by the addition individual E-CEM modules and reactor tubes to meet fuel demands.”

Right now, it’s a lab-scale, with the Naval Research Lab operating a fixed-bed catalytic reactor system. The outputs of the prototype unit “have confirmed the presence of the required C9-C16 molecules in the liquid. This lab-scale system is the first step towards transitioning the NRL technology into commercial modular reactor units that may be scaled-up by increasing the length and number of reactors.”


The hydrogen key

According to the Navy, the key is in the hydrogen. Though membrane and ion exchange technologies have been developed for the recovery of CO2 from seawater or air, this system has higher potential, the Navy believes, because of the process efficiencies — and, especially, the capability to simultaneously produce large quantities of H2, and process the seawater without the need for additional chemicals or pollutants.
NRL: “It’s a game-changer”

“In close collaboration with the Office of Naval Research P38 Naval Reserve program, NRL has developed a game changing technology for extracting, simultaneously, CO2 and H2 from seawater,” said Dr. Heather Willauer, NRL research chemist. “This is the first time technology of this nature has been demonstrated with the potential for transition, from the laboratory, to full-scale commercial implementation.”


The bewares

Before we break out the bubbly, let’s keep an eye on all that seawater.

The good news is that it is essentially a free and permanently abundant feedstock, and we could really, really use a technology that utilizes the sea’s dissolved CO2.

The bad news is that — like algae — you have to get the water out of the CO2 or get the CO2 out of the water, and any time you move water, it takes energy. Now, the amount of carbon you need in a gallon of diesel fuel is around 3 kilos. If you have 80 mg of CO2 per liter of seawater you have to process 39,000 gallons of water to make a gallon of fuel, operating at 80 percent processing efficiency (in real-world, scaled-up conditions, vs lab). (attention, Digesterati: check our math, we’re English majors here).

Now — “mileage” on a naval warship will greatly depend on running speed, number of engines employed and so on, but you can start with 1000 gallons per hour for a destroyer and be in range. So, consider a technology that needs to process 39 million gallons of seawater per hour to cover the energy budget (leaving aside the need to produce KWh to move the water, say 20 feet up from sea level). It’s a weight of something like 130,000 tons per hour.

To put this into design terms, the biggest ballast tanks in the Navy run in the 3 million gallon range for the largest diesel-operated ships.


The Bottom Line

We’re not sure how the math is going to work out for on-board fuel generation, for this technology — without a consideration for ship redesign, and possibly slowing the ships down or making them sluggish in response, with all that seawater sloshing around. So, we’ll wait and see on that.

For land-based application, it will all come down to how far the water has to be transported — for the same reason that biomass is (ideally) a little dried out before transporting, because water is expensive to move. $6 per gallon — in today’s dollars — well, that will be challenging today, but should oil jump past $200 a barrel, you never know. And the Navy may well wish to have a reserve fuel-production capacity, even with a higher cost.

But the lower end of the range — around $3 per gallon. That’s attractive right now. So, it’s a technology to watch closely as it moves from the lab and towards scale-up. "

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HydroPhi Technologies Group, "Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions" - SCIR - Apr 8, 2014
http://smallcapir.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/HPTG-CFA-Re…

[Popeye82]

Savioke raises $2.000.000, to bring a personable robot to the service industry - GO - Apr 9, 2014

- S. Brewster -
http://gigaom.com/2014/04/09/savioke-raises-2m-to-bring-a-pe…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.609.111 von Popeye82 am 11.03.14 19:46:36

Zitat von Popeye82: Senomyx - Receives Generally Recognized as Safe(GRAS) Determination for S6973 Sucrose Enhancer; S6973 is a new flavor ingredient that enables up to 50% reduction of sucrose while maintaining the sweet taste of natural sugar - Oct 23, 2009
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Announces Decision by Firmenich to Proceed with Commercial Development of S6973 Sucrose Enhancer - Jan 29, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Announces Corporate Update and Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results; Highlights Include:Firmenich's decision to proceed with commercial development of Senomyx's S6973 Sucrose EnhancerNew commercial launches by Nestlé and Ajinomoto of products that contain Senomyx flavor ingredientsPositioned to conclude development activities for S6821 Bitter Blocker by end-2010 in preparation for regulatory filings - Feb 4, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx announces Recent Progress in Sweet Enhancer and Bitter Blocker Programs; Highlights Include: Identification of the first Fructose Enhancers that provide a "taste proof-of-concept"; Expanded GRAS categories for S6973 Sucrose Enhancer; Advances with new Sucrose EnhancersBitter Blockers: Accelerated timing for S6821 regulatory filing; Development Phase initiated for S0812 - Mar 16, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx +the Coca Cola Company-execute term sheet, regarding the potential continuation and expansion of their flavor technology collaboration - Apr 26, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Signs 'Letter Agreement' with PepsiCo, Regarding Potential Collobaration related to the Discovery, Development +Commercialisation of new Sweet Flavor Ingredients - Jun 24, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx to Collaborate with Firmenich, for Commercial Development of its S6973 Sucrose Enhancer in Beverage Applications - Oct 25, 2010

+ Exclusive worldwide license covers use of S6973 in instant and ready-to-drink milk, tea, and coffee beverages

+ S6973 has demonstrated the ability to reduce up to 50% of the sucrose in a variety of products while maintaining the taste of natural sugar ...
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx &Firmenich extend their Collaboration Regarding Novel Flavors that Provide a Cooling Taste Effect; Collaborative research period extended for two additional years; Taste tests being conducted with promising new cooling flavors - Nov 8, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Announces Expansion of Firmenich Collaboration, to Include Discovery, Development &Commercialisation of Natural Sweet Enhancers; Firmenich rights include natural sweet enhancers for use in all food product fields - Dec 2, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Announces New Development &Commercialization Collaboration with Cadbury Adams USA LLC, a Unit of Kraft Foods Inc. - Jan 3, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Granted U.S. Patent Covering the Use of S2383, a Highly Effective Enhancer of the Sweetener Sucralose; Further Expands Its Intellectual Property Portfolio Regarding the Discovery, Composition, &Use of Novel Flavor Ingredients; Firmenich SA, a global leader in providing ingredients &flavor systems to major consumer companies, has exclusive worldwide rights to market S2383 as either a stand-alone ingredient or as part of a flavor system in all food &beverage product categories; SVP/CSO: "Our pioneering research @Senomyx represents some of the most innovative work in the field of flavor technology ... We are very pleased with the issuance of this key U.S. patent for one of our sweetness enhancers, &we believe it speaks to Senomyx's leadership in the identification &development of products that can substantially reduce the use of added sweeteners in a broad range of food and beverage applications" - Apr 25, 2011
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx - Granted U.S. Patent Covering the Composition &Use of Novel Bitter Blockers in Foods, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, &other Products; patented bitter blockers can help manufacturers improve taste characteristics of their products - May 11, 2011
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx CEO hints @PepsiCo interest in enhancer to cut HFCS; Flavour ingredients house Senomyx has hinted @PepsiCo's interest in its work on developing an enhancer to reduce high fructose corn syrup(HFCS) levels in beverages +foods by up to 33% - FN - Mar 2, 2012

- Ben Bouckley -
www.foodnavigator.com/Product-Categories/Sweeteners-intense-…


Senomyx - Announces Regulatory Approvals for S6973, S2383, S6821, &S7958, in many International markets - Jul 9, 2012
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx - Receives Generally Recognized as Safe(GRAS) Determination, for New S9632 Flavor Ingredient; K. Snyder: "S9632 provides Senomyx with an important new commercial "opportunity". The rising consumer focus on health +wellness has increased the demand for foods +beverages with reduced calories. S9632 "is a solution for manufacturers "seeking to create new offerings that meet this need", but retain the taste consumers enjoy" " - Oct 1, 2012

+ S9632 is a new flavor ingredient with modifying properties that restores the taste profile in products that have reduced sucrose

+ GRAS status allows S9632 to be used in a broad range of products in the U.S. +elsewhere ...
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx - Announces Approval of its Savory Flavors +S2383 Flavor Ingredient, In the European Union - Oct 9, 2012
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


SENOMYX - Announces Receipt of Generally Recognized as Safe(GRAS) Determination, for new Sweetmyx™ Flavor Ingredient - Mar 11, 2014

+ The new Sweetmyx flavor ingredient maintains the taste of reduced-sugar products

+ GRAS status allows usage in a broad range of foods & beverages, in the U.S. +elsewhere ...
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…

Senomyx Enters Into Research Agreement With PepsiCo, the "2nd largest food +beverage company in the world" To Identify New 'Salt Flavor Modifiers', Partnership "Focused on 'New Ingredients, to Reduce Salt in Product' " - Apr 9, 2014
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…

[Popeye82]

"US gas revolution claims f1st coal mining victim": James River files for bankruptcy - M.com - Apr 8, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/us-gas-revolution-claims-first-coal-mining-vi…

[Popeye82]

BHP " "wants " to build world’s largest underground coal mine" - M.com - Apr 8, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/bhp-wants-to-build-worlds-largest-underground…

"BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP), the world's largest diversified resources company, is getting its ducks in a row to build Caroona, a thermal coal mine that could become the world’s biggest underground operation of its kind, The Australian reports.

The problem is BHP is planning to do so at the fertile Liverpool Plains, an extensive agricultural area covering about 1.2 million hectares of the northwestern slopes of New South Wales in Australia, which has predictably raised opposition from locals.

The mining giant has already submitted a licence request to the federal and state governments, saying the mine could produce 10 million tonnes of thermal coal a year, or more than 5% of Australia’s current exports. It is also expected to employ over 400 workers over the 30 years of its mine life.

The news come on the heels of Rio Tinto’s (LON:RIO) legal defeat over a proposed expansion of its Warkworth mine, in the Hunter Valley, on the grounds that the environmental impact would outweigh economic benefits.

Anticipating a similar reaction, BHP has claimed the proposed coal operation will not affect farmers, nor the underground aquifers, the main bone of contention with those opposed to Caroona.

Farmer and chairman of the Caroona Coal Action Group Tim Duddy told The Leader preliminary environmental studies undertaken by BHP Billiton and submitted alongside the permit request, show rather the opposite.

“It’s showing an impact of 180m (of drawdown) on some of the aquifers farmers use for irrigation…What this application flags is the beginning of the end of agriculture on the Liverpool Plains,” he was quoted as saying.

If the project gets the green light, construction could start by 2018.

Last week, the head of BHP’s coal unit, Dean Dana Valle signalled confidence in the outlook for the strained global coal industry, forecasting increases in world demand for decades to come.

He said he expects most demand growth to come from outside China, which has been the primary driver of global commodity prices in recent years. China currently accounts for about 50% of the world's coal consumption.

"Over the next couple of decades we expect global growth in demand for both energy coal and metallurgical coal," he said in a speech in Brisbane Wednesday. Although "the likes of India, a country not overly endowed with metallurgical coal, [is] anticipated to be the most significant source of new demand" for coal used in steelmaking, he said. "

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"Reviving Nepal, with hybrid tomatoes" - SciDevNet - Apr 9, 2014
www.scidev.net/global/farming/multimedia/reviving-nepal-with…

"Five years ago, diseases and storms during the monsoon season would wipe out the majority of Nepali tomato plantations. Discouraged, Nepali farmers slowly started abandoning tomato production. But the tomato is a big part of local cuisine, so Nepal had to import it from India.

Horticulturist Kedar Budhathoki understood Nepali farmers’ problems. He was already leading a team of scientists working to develop a tomato variety that was resistant to the disease wilt. A few years — and many experiments — later, a local hybrid variety, Shrijana, was born.




Demand grew as the fruit remained popular. And Nepali farmers knew they had found a way to flip the export-import equation. Today, 90 per cent of tomatoes in Nepal are Shrijana and Nepal not only produces all its own tomatoes, but it exports them to several neighbouring states in India. "

[Popeye82]

US innovation partnership "aims to end extreme poverty" - SciDevNet/USAID/GDL - Apr 9, 2014

"Speed Read":

+ The Global Development Lab aims to include ‘development outsiders’

+ Its initial partners include Coca-Cola, MIT +Save the Children

+ The lab seeks to make use of partners’ financial resources +expertise ...
www.scidev.net/global/innovation/news/us-innovation-partners…

"The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is further “ramping up” its commitment to placing science and technology at the heart of development with the launch today of a major innovation partnership.

Bringing together a wide range of actors, including businesses, universities and NGOs, the US Global Development Lab (GDL) will help create and spread science-based solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges, says Lona Stoll, a senior advisor to USAID’s administrator.

“It is a leap to the next step of our ramping up of science as part of a fundamental shift in how we view development,” she tells SciDev.Net.

“[The lab] opens up a space to those who don’t consider themselves development actors, but who have skills and expertise that can help accelerate development solutions.”

Big names representing the private sector, including Coca-Cola, GlaxoSmithKline and Microsoft, will work alongside US universities and scientific institutions, and non-profits such as Save the Children and CARE International.

On top of US$151 million earmarked for the lab if the US Congress approves the agency’s 2015 budget, USAID hopes to tap into the pool of US$30 billion that GDL’s 32 partners already spend on science, technology and innovation in developing economies.

Stoll says the lab will combine these financial resources with expertise from collaborators and a 150-strong in-house team. One main role will be to scale up, refine or expand USAID pilot projects in areas such as food security, energy access, and maternal and infant health, she says.

A manure-powered refrigerator, time- and money-saving mobile HIV-testing equipment and a device to aid untrained midwives with complicated births are just a few of examples of existing innovations that could receive attention, she adds.

Another area of USAID’s work that GDL’s activities could boost is the Development Innovation Ventures competition designed to identify and scale-up innovations in developing countries. One project, for example, has used daily text message reminders to help reduce the number of tuberculosis patients in Indian slums who drop out of treatment.

Derek Brine, who works on technology evaluation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, sees the lab as a “great opportunity” to accelerate the impact of academic advances.

His current work with USAID to assess the suitability of technology for use in the developing world can be used by the private sector partners to identify gaps and act on them, he says.

“It is a chance to make really interesting connections with a wide variety of organisations, and then allow these collaborations to organically germinate and grow,” he tells SciDev.Net.

While the development sector has a long history of private-public partnerships, the diversity of the organisations involved in this new venture is “truly significant”, says Cathleen Campbell, CEO of CRDF Global, a US think-tank that promotes international scientific collaboration.

The main challenge will be to align the partners’ different goals, but if this can be achieved, the fast-moving private sector, with its experience of diverse markets and innovation, can bring significant value to development activities, she says.

However, to have the truly global reach that its name suggests, the lab needs to eventually diversify its currently US-centric list of partners, Campbell adds. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.789.709 von Popeye82 am 08.04.14 23:44:08

Zitat von Popeye82: ViXS Systems - Wyplay Media Gateway Software Running on ViXS Xcode - ViXS Systems - Sep 16, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/16/wyplay-med…


ViXS "to Integrate Latest Generation of NAGRA Security, for Delivery of Digital +Interactive Content"; ViXS is "the semiconductor pioneer in designing +developing high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics +video service provider industries". With >422 patents issued +pending worldwide, ViXS "has been recognized with a number of industry awards for innovation". ViXS is "the world leader in transcoder deployments, with >27.000.000 shipments to date, +still growing" - Sep 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/25/vixs-to-in…


Sally Daub, President +CEO of ViXS Systems Inc., Recognized as 'One of Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs' - Oct 15, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/15/sally-daub…


ViXS Ships >1.000.000 Chipsets, Designed for MoCA 2.0 into DOCSIS 3.0 Broadband Networks; ViXS XConnex™ 1000 +1030 MoCA 2.0 Ready Chipset Shipping on Networked Cable DOCSIS 3.0 Modems, with 'Major North American Cable MSO' - Dec 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/06/vixs-ships…


ViXS Begins Shipments of 'Industry's 1st SoC' to Support 'Ultra HD 4K +10-bit HEVC', XCode 6400 "Enables New Consumer Devices, with Stunning Image Color +Clarity; Leveraging the XCode 6400's unique processing architecture, equipment manufacturers §are now free to design new products, that push the boundaries of performance +feature 'ultra-low power consumption', with sleek form factors." With the processing power to handle today's software-intensive networking, display +streaming services, the XCode 6400 "empowers manufacturers to meet surging demand for 4K products +take advantage of the incredible color depth +picture clarity of 10-bit media" - Dec 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/18/vixs-begin…


Morega, a "proven provider of secure media mobility software solutions, that give service providers +consumer electronics manufacturers a better way to wirelessly deliver valuable premium video +personal media, to any device, regardless of location", Demonstrates World's 1st 'Ultra HD 4K Media Mobility Solution', on the ViXS XCode 6400 SoC Platform - Dec 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/27/morega-dem…


ViXS +Wyplay Announce 'Industry's 1st Media Gateway Solution, with Full Support for Ultra HD 4K +HEVC-Main 10', which boasts a 50% reduction in bandwidth consumption - Jan 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/02/vixs-and-w…


ViXS +Intel, "one of the world's largest +highest valued semiconductor chip makers", Develop Media Transcoding +Video Streaming, on the Comcast Reference Design Kit(RDK) Platform; ViXS transcoding is added to Intel's Golden Spring's reference design as an RDK transcoding plugin for live media steaming. Running the latest RDK software this is a self-contained complete end to end solution, providing customers a quick +cost effective means of adding media steaming to DOCSIS 3.0 based cable gateway products. The XCode 5000 family of media-processor +transcoding System on Chip(SoC) solutions allow support for single, dual +quad HD to HD transcoding, to allow operators to add flexibility to their media gateway designs. With cable distribution in North America still relying primarily on MPEG-2 for compression and transmission, it is critically important that cable gateway devices for the home are able to efficiently +cost-effectively transcode content to MPEG-4 +other streaming media formats, for delivery to IP devices inside +outside of the home - Jan 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/02/vixs-and-i…


ViXS +Quantenna, a "leader in ultra-reliable Wi-Fi networking for whole-home entertainment", Bring 4K Ultra HD TV to Life, Without Wires; ViXS XCode® Media Processor "Sets New World Standard , for Video Processing +Wireless Transmission" - Jan 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/06/vixs-and-q…


ViXS XCode 6400 SoC Powers Panasonic's, "one of the largest Japanese electronics producers", New Ultra HD 4K Television, with support for true Ultra HD 4K Decoding - Jun 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/07/vixs-xcode…


ViXS Enlists NGCodec to License 'World's 1st Silicon Proven 10-bit HEVC Decoder' for Ultra HD 4K 60p - Feb 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/20/vixs-enlis…


ViXS Signs RDK License, Brings 'Only Shipping 4K 10-bit HEVC SoC' to RDK Based Service Operators, RDK license "adds broadcast software stack, to enhance 'World's Only Shipping 10-bit 4K HEVC SoC', +accelerates the deployment of 'next generation UltraHD/4K STBs +Home Gateways' "; Sally Daub: "ViXS Systems "is leading the drive to 4K reality in the broadcast industry +by licensing RDK for use in our XCode SoC product line, it strengthens our position, as the 'solution leader throughout the industry'." By combining the media processing innovations found in the ViXS XCode SoC product line with the feature rich RDK capabilities, this enhanced platform "will help our customers accelerate the development of next generation HD/4K STBs +Home Gateways, to meet the growing demands +needs of their end consumers"." - Feb 27, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/27/vixs-signs…


ViXS Extends Its UltraHD 4K Offering, by Launching the World's 1st 'UltraHD 4Kp60 10-bit Professional Decoder'; XCodePro 330 +320 "Will Enable 'Next Generation Professional Decoder +Digital Signage Products', to Support HEVC UltraHD 4Kp60 10-bit" - Apr 1, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/01/vixs-exten…


ViXS Partners With SES, the "leader in satellite-based premium content distribution"; for World's 1st 'End-to-End Satellite Broadcast of Ultra HD 4Kp60, Using 10-Bit HEVC' - Apr 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/02/vixs-partn…


ViXS +Harmonic "to Demonstrate an 'End-to-End HEVC Solution', for Delivering +Displaying 'Live, UltraHD 4K 10-bit Content' " - Apr 3, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/03/vixs-and-h…


ViXS +Envivio, "one of the leading providers of broadcast quality encoders", to Showcase 'Ultra HD 4Kp60 HEVC Video Compression Solution', @NAB 2014 - APr 3, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/03/vixs-and-e…


ViXS +Toshiba, "one of the world`s largest personal computer vendors +manufacturers of semiconductors", Partner on 'Ultra HD 4K Broadcast Solution' @NAB 2014; Mitsuru Otani: "Toshiba "expects the newest ExaEdge will lead the market in 'deployable 4K Video Server solutions', +we needed a partner with 'equally innovative +commercially ready product', to make our demonstration compelling". ViXS "was the 'clear choice', because they have the '1st +only shipping SoC for Ultra HD 4Kp60 content, using 10-bit HEVC' " " - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/vixs-and-t…


ViXS Is the 'Ultra HD 4K Decoder of Choice' @NAB 2014, the "world's largest electronic media conference covering creation +consumption of media across multiple platforms", Companies Demonstrating the ViXS XCode 6400: ATEME, Cisco, Elemental Technologies, Envivio, Evertz, Harmonic +Toshiba - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/vixs-is-th…

NTT Plala, a "major Japanese IPTV Service Provider with >2.800.000 subscribers", Selects ViXS Systems to Drive Its New 'UltraHD 4K HEVC 60p "Hikari-TV" VOD Trial', Throughout Japan; ViXS 'XCode 6400 SoC' to Power 'Stream Cruiser(R) SmartTV ST4100 Series STB' Developed by Sumitomo Electric Networks, a "major Japanese Smart TV IP set-top box +broadband access equipment vendor", for NTT Plala's "Hikari-TV" VOD Trial Service; Katsumi Nagata: "NTT Plala is enabling the transition to UltraHD 4K services in Japanese content market, +we needed innovative and reliable partners such as ViXS +Sumitomo Electric Networks, to help us achieve our 'ambitious goals'. We "are excited to provide the launch of this new 'UltraHD 4K VOD service' in trials, showing the public the 'amazing' video quality they can expect from NTT Plala's 'Hikari-TV" "; Hiroaki Nishimoto: "As "a leading supplier for Smart TV IP set-top boxes +Broadband access network equipment we are 'very proud' to provide our IP-STB which uses the ViXS XCode 6400, the 'world 1st UltraHD 4K p60'(60 frames per second) +'HEVC(ITU-T H.265) IP video contents delivery with DASH(Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) over IPv6 FTTH network', for the 4Kp60 trial service of 'Hikari TV' from NTT Plala". We " "believe" 4Kp60 will be quickly adopted by 'Tier-1 carriers' in the world, +our experience with NTT Plala +ViXS will keep us in a leadership position, for 'this emerging technology' " " - Apr 9, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/09/ntt-plala-…
http://investor.vixs.com/files/doc_presentations/ViXS%20Pres…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.707.511 von Popeye82 am 26.03.14 15:49:48

Zitat von Popeye82: BioNeutral Group - "Gains Initial Market Acceptance", "following an extensive product development +testing period, the initial reception of its products in the marketplace has far exceeded the Company's initial expectations"; Mr. Lowenthal: "After only six weeks in the marketplace, it now appears that our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. To date we have called on ~75 potential customers across a wide variety of trade classes in the relevant Health +Industrial markets +we're happy to say that the reception to our product offerings, both Ygiene™ 206 +Ogiene™ have far exceeded our expectations. >2/3rds of the accounts we called on in the healthcare +life sciences related markets were interested in meeting with us, +to date, >50% of those proceeded to initiate trials of our products, with many more trials pending. In the Industrial markets, we were equally well received with "across the board" interest from the full spectrum of market participants, i.e. end users, distributors, wholesalers +independent manufactures', in markets as diverse as Sanitation +Janitorial services, Mold Remediation +agriculture, both here @home as well as abroad" - Feb 25, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bioneutral-gains-initial-marke…


BioNeutral Announces U.S. Distribution Agreement With BioTech Medical, a "manufacturer +national distributor of products to medical facilities, federal government agencies +cost containment organizations, with reach to >1.000 customers +distributors"; Andrea L. Goren: "According to the EPA(Environmental Protection Agency) 100% of all types of mold have the "potential" to cause harmful health effects. This can be minor to severe, +even death in some rare cases. YGIENE 206 is the 1st product we have found that kills ALL types of mold in <five-minutes. In fact, compared with traditional antimicrobial agents, YGIENE 206 has superior efficacy , reduced toxicity +is labeled by the EPA as a cleaner , disinfectant , +sterilant . A sterilant kills all forms of microbial life on inanimate environmental surfaces. We are passionate about raising health standards, through the identification +distribution of new +innovative infection control technologies, +BioNeutral "has proved to be strides ahead of their competition" " - Dec 12, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bioneutral-announces-u-distrib…


BioNeutral Announces U.S. Sales Representation Agreement With ProSell, a "national sales agency representing products +services of high quality building products +outdoor consumer goods, which regularly calls on 1.200 to 1.500 customers/distributors each +every week", for Industrial Markets; ProSell will utilize its national sales force to represent our YGIENE™ 206 Sporicide/Sterilant/Disinfectant to industrial, facility maintenance +building trade distributors +their customers seeking microbial remediation of surfaces. ProSell will market BioNeutral's broad portfolio of YGIENE™ +OGIENE™ products; Kerston Russell: "ProSell has embraced BioNeutral +, in particular, YGIENE 206 as a superior solution for the distributors +end users within the Industrial markets we call upon. After working with YGIENE™ for a number of months we have determined that YGIENE™ is best positioned, in the markets we serve, by emphasizing +focusing on its mold killing capabilities. As we have intensified our efforts in this direction we have found that YGIENE™ has proven to be an exceptional product with no equal in the market place. By focusing on the mold killing strengths we have begun to see tremendous success in placing the product with some major distributors. As a professional sales organization, the representatives of ProSell have embraced this product +made it our number one product offering. We feel very privileged to be representing BioNeutral +selling the YGIENE™ +OGIENE™ product lines" - Dec 19, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bioneutral-announces-u-sales-r…


BioNeutral Announces U.S. Sales & Distribution Agreement With Quip Laboratories, Inc., for the market segments of laboratory animal research and biomedical research; T. Hidell: "Quip Laboratories is very pleased to add BioNeutral products to our roster of innovative biosafety product technologies for which we are renowned. Throughout our three decades of growth, our clients have come to rely on us for breakthrough products that address their facility hygiene challenges. This exclusive partnership leverages Quip's leadership in the biosafety industry, as well as BioNeutral's product excellence in product innovation +performance. We are proud of this partnership +we are confident that the addition of the BioNeutral products to our portfolio will facilitate their broad adoption, across North America" - Jan 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bioneutral-announces-u-sales-d…







BioNeutral Announces Sales & Distribution Agreement With Alpha Tech Pet, Inc., a "leader in innovative solutions for veterinary medical +animal care applications with a full line of detergents, disinfectants +microbial control technologies" - Mar 26, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bioneutral-announces-sales-dis…

BioNeutral Announces Sales & Distribution Agreement With Menzer, Ltd., for distribution of OGIENE™ line of odor elimination +cleaning products in the United Kingdom, Europe +the Middle East; S. Dougan: "We "are delighted to be able to offer our customers in Europe the 'innovative technology OGIENE provides' ". "OGIENE™ "will bring something new to the marketplace, +we are 'confident' the 'highly effective range' of Odor eliminators +Multipurpose Cleansers will attract consumers across Europe"."; M. Lowenthal: "We "are pleased to have Menzer on board, to begin our 'initial commercialization effort' @the consumer level". Our OGIENE™ line of odor eliminators +cleaning products "carry our 'unique +proprietary combinational chemistries' offering 'superior performance', that we 'feel' will the consumer will respond to". Gaining access to store shelves in the UK +Europe "should" be a great start for us"." - APr 9, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bioneutral-announces-sales-dis…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9857733
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9779623

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.714.217 von Popeye82 am 27.03.14 10:35:24

Zitat von Popeye82: Bauxite Resources - Fortuna Bauxite Resource Increased -to 39.500.000t @37.3% Total Al2O3 I - Sep 4, 2013

+ BRL 100% Fortuna resource increased by 47% to: 39.500.000t @ 37.3% Total Al2O3(28.8% available @148°C), 5.2% SiO2(1.6% reactive @148° C) (all grades are unbeneficiated)

+ BRL üPartner resources total 256.400.000t

+ Resource is near surface, situated close to existing road +rail infrastructure

+ BRL 100% Resource now "supports development "evaluation" ", for supply into the international bauxite market ...
http://bau.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/129…


Felicitas Resource Upgrade -to 218.700.000t @39.1% Al2O3(total), 30.1% Al2O3(available) +1.9% SiO2(reactive) I, BRL +JV Partner Resource Base Now 'In Excess' of 300.000.000t - Oct 28, 2014
http://bau.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/132…


New bauxite resource @Dionysus project north Darling Range: 20.300.000t @42.1% Al2O3 I (total) - Mar 24, 2014

+ Maiden Inferred Resource Estimate 20.300.000t @42.1% Al2O3(total), 32.6% Al2O3(available), 3.4% SiO2(reactive)

+ Bauxite thickness "up to" 8.5m, with thin overburden

+ Gibbsite with low reactive silica content

+ Resource located on private landholding

+ Close to existing rail infrastructure

+ Darling Range bauxite "sought after in the global market" ...
http://bau.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/134…

New Bauxite Resource, @Athena Project: 22.700.000t @42.3% Al2O3 I, BRL &Partner Resource now ~379.500.000 tonnes - Apr 3, 2014

+ Maiden Inferred Resource Estimate: 22.700.000t @42.3% Al2O3(total), 33.3% Al2O3(available), 2.7% SiO2(reactive) I

+ Bauxite within the resource "up to" 13m thick, with 0.5 - 1.0m overburden

+ High available alumina to reactive silica ratio, considered desirable for alumina refining +'prospective DSO export'

+ Close to existing bauxite State AGreement areas

+ Close to existing rail infrastructure, which connects directly to bulk ports

+ Resource located on private landholding(farms)

+ Bauxite Resources held by Bauxite Resources Limited("BRL") +its joint venture partner's total 379.500.000 tonnes(1) ...
http://bau.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/134…
http://bau.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/134…
http://bau.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/133…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.785.655 von Popeye82 am 08.04.14 13:32:58

Zitat von Popeye82:


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Launch of Flagship Product, Alkaline84, Into So. California Marketplace - Jul 23, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Marketing Efforts, With Two of S. California's Premier Specialty Food Brokers" - Jul 25, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Secures Distribution for Alkaline84, in Las Vegas - Jul 30, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Builds Momentum, With Arizona Specialty Food Broker +Launch of Regional Sales Force" - Aug 1, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84, @Three Top Southern California Retail Chains - Aug 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Debut of Alkaline84, @Albertsons Supermarkets - Aug 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84 @Bashas' Supermarkets, Placement "Ensures Availability Throughout Key Arizona Health Oriented Water Market" - Aug 16, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "to Increase Production Capacity, to Meet "Projected" Demands" - Aug 21, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Achieves National Distribution Availability With UNFI Network, the "largest leading independent national distributor of natural, organic +specialty foods +related products including nutritional supplements, personal care items +organic produce in the United States" - Aug 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases National Distribution Footprint Through KeHE Distributors, serving >33.000 retailers across the US, Canada, Mexico, +the Caribbean - Sep 3, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Hits 48 More Stores in Arizona -- Management to Discuss Momentum During Upcoming Investor Call - Sep 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces " "LOI" to Purchase Bottling Plant" -- Today's Con-Call "Aims to Provide Market Perspective" - Sep 9, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Availability of Alkaline88 Through Amazon.com - Sep 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Products Now Available @Fry's Food Stores Inc., (a Division of Kroger Co.), whichs 119 Fry's Food Stores service >1.000.000 households/week - Oct 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Distribution Through Southern California Anheuser-Busch Affiliate, Alford Distributing Co. - Oct 10, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Product Visibility Continues to Grow With Placement at Smith's Food & Drug (a Division of Kroger Co.), "one of the nation's largest grocery retailers" - Oct 30 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Product Placement in Texas, Through Agreement With North Central Distributors of Dallas" - Oct 31, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Increases Oklahoma Market Position, Through Product Placement @BUY FOR LE$$ Retail Outlets", "Oklahoma's leading grocery provider of fresh, diverse, unique +economical food products" - Nov 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Ships Product to Two New Major Market Retailers, Company "Responds to Hispanic Retail Interest in Texas, üExpands Further Into Oklahoma" - Nov 14, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…

Alkaline Water Co. Joins With the Co-Sales Company, "Leading Western Region Independent Grocery Broker +National Network Partner" - Nov 18, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Contracts to Triple Manufacturing Capacity, in Southwest" - Nov 20, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Solidifies Presence in Texas, +Continues Eastward Expansion With Brookshire Grocery Company" - Dec 2, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Maximizes Market Penetration of South Central States", With ArchPoint Sales -- a Member of Beacon United®, a "venture of eight leading U.S. food Brokers" - Dec 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Continues Eastward Representation, With Blackford Brokerage" -A Member of Beacon United(R), "a venture of eight leading U.S. food brokers" - Dec 19, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Broker Agreement With Co-Sales Southern California Division, division of "a leading independent grocery broker" - Jan 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases Texas Market Penetration With United Supermarkets Distributor Agreement, which "currently service nearly one 1.000.000 guests, every week" - Jan 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Nature's Best, the "largest privately owned wholesaler-distributor of health +natural food products in the Natural Products Industry ", to Maximize Western Distribution - Jan 30, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Hy-Vee Stores, which "ranks among the top 25 supermarket chains +the top 50 private companies in the United States", to 'Increase Midwestern Product Placement' - Feb 18, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/02/alkali…
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The Alkaline Water Company "Expands Product Manufacturing Capabilities, Via Manufacturing Agreement with Brookshire's Grocery Company", a "Texas-based regional food chain comprised of >150 store locations", by "initially producing >30 truckloads of Alkaline88 product/month, from its manufacturing facility in Texas" - Mar 6, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Company Expands Presence in the Midwest, With Product Availability @Cosentino's Markets - Mar 10, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/alkaline-water-company-expands…


The Alkaline Water Co. Specialty Retail Positioning 'Gains Momentum', Beacon United® Affiliate, Co-Sales Company "Grows Alkaline88 Product Placement in California +Wisconsin" - Mar 11, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Partners With Smart & Final Stores, which "operates ~250 grocery +foodservice stores under the "Smart & Final," "Smart & Final Extra!" +"Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice" banners in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho +northern Mexico", "to Propel Bulk Packaged Alkaline 88, Into Western US Warehouse Retail Sector" - Mar 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Jewel-Osco Stores, a "leading regional grocer, with 176 stores across northern, central +western Illinois, eastern Iowa, +portions of northwest Indiana, with consumers from 80 percent of all households in the Chicago metropolitan area visit a Jewel-Osco store, @least once/month", "Deliver Alkaline88, to a Thirsty Chicagoland" - Mar 24, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Gains Numero Uno "Support in LA Retail" Marketplace - Mar 27, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Associated Food Stores, a "cooperatively owned wholesale distributor to ~500 independently owned supermarkets, in an eight state region", to Build Relations Within Independent Retail Co-Op Market - Mar 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Cosentino's Food Stores, "Kansas City's leading family owned +operated Stores"; Kick Up the Alkaline88 Opportunity in Kansas City - Apr 1, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Kalil Bottling Ready to 'Handle Growing Demand', "introduces a new single serve 700ml Bottle with a sport cap across the Company's home territory of Arizona" - Apr 3, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/the-al…


Alkaline Water Co. "Crosses the Border to Test Retail Sales, @7-Eleven Mexico" - Apr 7, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/alkali…

Alkaline Water Co. Now Available Through SUPERVALU, "one of the largest grocery wholesalers +retailers in the U.S.", a 'major component of its national marketing strategy' - Apr 9, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/alkali…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9886462

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EU "criticised for failure, to transfer technology"; European countries are behind other rich nations, in transferring technology to the developing world, says a report - SciDevNet/CfGD - Apr 7, 2014
www.scidev.net/global/intellectual-property/news/eu-criticis…

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Focus on Migration: Better river flooding predictions needed - SciDevNet/Oxfam - Apr 4, 2014
www.scidev.net/global/governance/analysis-blog/focus-on-migr…

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IPCC warns over greater risk to food +water security - SciDevNet/IPCC/IRI/CCAFS/CfS&E/IEfE&D, NEW DELHI - APr 5, 2014

"Speed Read":

+ Extreme events such as floods +heat waves will hit key human resources

+ Climate change is likely to increase human displacement +conflict

+ The challenge is managing climate risks, particularly to coasts +islands ...
www.scidev.net/global/climate-change/news/ipcc-risk-food-wat…
http://ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5/images/uploads/WGIIAR5-TS_FGDall.pdf

"The climate change-related risks from extreme events such as floods and heat waves will rise further with global warming, aggravating food and water insecurity, especially for some of the poorest communities, says the second instalment of the latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.

The report of the second working group of the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), dealing with impacts, adaptation and vulnerability, and offering new insights into key risks due to climate change, was released this week (31 March) in Yokohama, Japan.

“Nobody on this planet is going to be untouched by the impacts of climate change,” IPCC chair Rajendra Pachauri warned.

Christopher Field, the co-chair of the second working group, added: “We are not in an era where climate change is some kind of a future hypothetical. We live in a world where the impacts of climate change that have already occurred are widespread and consequential ... There is no question that we live in a world that is already altered by climate change.”

The report highlights many global shifts that climate change has already caused. It says that changing rainfall and melting snow and ice are affecting water resources in many regions. Glaciers continue to shrink, affecting run-off and water resources downstream. Permafrost is thawing. And wheat and maize yields have fallen in many regions.

The report also repeats warnings about shifts in species’ migratory ranges and the threats this may pose to food security. And it raises concerns about increased human displacement and resulting conflicts.


Impacts in Asia

Asia will be particularly hard-hit by water scarcity, food insecurity, the redistribution of land species and an increased risk to coastal and marine ecosystems, the report says. And it predicts that South Asia will be the region most impacted by global warming, due to more extreme weather events such as floods and droughts.

It has “rung warning bells for Asia” and has “very serious implications” for South Asia in particular, says Chandra Bhushan, deputy director at the Centre for Science and Environment, a Delhi-based NGO.

A major reason for the greater impact in the region is its large population of impoverished people, says Bhushan. Bangladesh, India and Pakistan together account for almost half the world’s poor people, he says.

Purnamita Dasgupta, coordinating lead author of the report’s chapter on rural areas, and professor at the Institute of Economic Growth in Delhi, tells SciDev.Net that the impacts of climate change “will add to the existing vulnerabilities of people in rural areas, such as lack of access to water and infrastructure”.

“We could have more poverty shocks because the poor are already disadvantaged,” she says, adding that climate change acts as a “threat multiplier”.

With 70 per cent of people in developing countries living in rural areas, the “rural poor would be impacted through reduced access to water” and “stand to lose whatever assets they have” with a rise in extreme events such as floods and drought, she says.

The report provides scientific evidence on how adaptation could reduce the risks that climate change will pose and how to manage those risks, Dasgupta says. “We now have enough evidence to show that adaptation is important.”

But Pachauri says that it is difficult at this stage to work out the costs of adaptation measures, as few countries are yet to practise it. But he agrees that the report highlights the urgent need for adaptation and “hopefully restores the balance between the need for both mitigation and adaptation measures” by countries.

He adds that there is a huge dearth of local knowledge on the kinds of adaptation needed in particular locations, and on which local institutions could be fully engaged in adaptation policies, practices and corresponding cost estimates. “That is a real gap” in knowledge that experts need to work on, he tells SciDev.Net.


Some positive messages

Yet the report says that “adaptation is already occurring” to an extent, as some governments are beginning to embed it in some planning processes.

“One thing that we have come up with is the importance of adaptation and mitigation choices because this is the only way we might be able to reduce the risks of climate change,” Pachauri said at a press briefing.

Camilla Toulmin, director of UK-based research organisation the International Institute for Environment and Development, said in a statement: “Some of the world’s least developed countries are already forging ahead. Ethiopia has committed to carbon-neutral development. Bangladesh has invested US$10 billion of its own money to adapt to extreme climatic events. Nepal is the first country to develop adaptation plans at the community level.” "

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Global map of seeds, food and biodiversity launched
www.scidev.net/global/biodiversity/news/global-map-of-seeds-…
http://seedmap.org

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.745.787 von Popeye82 am 01.04.14 15:11:40

Zitat von Popeye82: Beamz Interactive - Partners With National Lekotek Center, a "nonprofit organization dedicated to making play accessible +inclusive for children of all abilities" - Dec 12, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-partners…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Partners With "Leading App Developer" Lolay Inc. - Dec 18, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-partners…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Announces Music Technology Enhancements for the Beamz App Have Been Approved by Apple, " Revolutionary New Way to Play, Experience +Share Music"; Technology Enhancements Enable Broader Use of MIDI in Interactive Songs - Jan 28, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-announce…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Signs Agreement With Inclusive Technology Ltd, "one of the major distributors of Special Educational Needs products", which "has resellers in over 16 countries around the world, including Australia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland +the USA" - Feb 6, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-signs-ag…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Signs Agreement With Consort World, for Distribution in the Middle East +North Africa, " to Increase the Reach of Beamz Products to Arabic Speaking Countries" - Feb 11, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-signs-ag…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Announces Agreement With U.S. Distributor SteptimeWare LLC - Feb 13, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-announce…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Signs 'Strategic Distribution Agreement' with Tobii Assistive Technology, the "Leader in Eye Tracking Solutions" - Feb 25, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-signs-st…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Announces Results of 'Recreation Therapy Research Study' Funded by Temple University, Research Conclusions "Recognize the Diversity of Beamz Interactive Music System Product Uses +Potential for Serving a Variety of Therapeutic Goals - Mar 25, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-announce…


Beamz Interactive, Inc. Launches Beamz by Flo With Fantasy World, a "Major Kuwait Retailer, which sells some of the finest toys from Europe, the United States, the Middle East +Asia", "to Help Expand the Reach of Beamz Interactive in the Middle East" - Apr 1, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-launches…

Beamz Interactive, Inc. Continues Expansion in the Middle East With Infinity International, "Further Increase the Reach of Beamz Products in Arabic Speaking Countries" - Apr 10, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beamz-interactive-inc-continue…
www.trilogy-capital.com/content/bzic/bzic_deck.pdf
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9785538

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"Up, Up, and Away: This year’s Amazing Hydrogen Ascent" - BD - Apr 9, 2014

- Jim Lane -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/04/09/up-up-and-away-thi…

"Some say there’s nothing hotter this year than hydrogen, and when we look in the general direction of the sun and its ongoing hydrogen fusion spectacular, we think “there’s nothing hotter next year, either.”

Of course, what most people are referring to is somewhat closer to home. Places like Vancouver, Orange County, and Silicon Valley.

We’ve covered hydrogen a number of times this year — no matter how fast we cover them, more and more fuel cell and hydrogen ventures are coming out of the dark and into the light.


The DOE’s excellent hydrogen adventures

Even the Department of Energy is getting into the act — having apparently run out of fossil fuel technologies to prop up with billion of dollars in loan guarantees.

Yesterday, the Energy Department awarded more than $3 million to Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy for a project “that could increase U.S. competitiveness in the fuel cell market and give businesses more affordable, cleaner power options.”

This project will enhance the performance, increase the lifespan, and decrease the cost of stationary fuel cells being used for distributed generation and combined heat and power applications.

The DOE comments: “The private sector and the department’s national laboratories have significantly reduced costs and improved performance in fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. Building on this progress, the project awarded today will focus on developing an innovative carbonate fuel cell electrolyte matrix, which promises enhanced cell output and the doubling of service life, which will reduce the costs and enhance the market for efficient, clean fuel cell power.”


DOE and Hydrogen

The DOE’s signature program is H2USA — a public-private partnership launched last year, focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for U.S. consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The new partnership brings together automakers, government agencies, gas suppliers, and the hydrogen and fuel cell industries to coordinate research and identify cost-effective solutions to deploy infrastructure that can deliver affordable, clean hydrogen fuel in the United States.

“Fuel cell technologies are an important part of an all-of-the-above approach to diversify America’s transportation sector, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and increase our competitiveness in the global market,” Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson said last year. “By bringing together key stakeholders from across the U.S. fuel cell and hydrogen industry, the H2USA partnership will help advance affordable fuel cell electric vehicles that save consumers money and give drivers more options.”


Let’s look at FuelCell Energy and hydrogen distribution

Try this one for a brain-twister: “Use fuel cells to produce the hydrogen that will be used by fuel cells.”

In addition to electricity and high quality heat, FuelCell’s technology can also make “distributed hydrogen” as a by-product. How it works is there is an excess of hydrogen at the end of the chemical reaction, which can easily be captured and diverted, similar to the heat for CHP apps.

The Orange County Sanitation H2 fueling station is the premier example. The Fountain Valley wastewater facility uses waste gas (produced during the water treatment process) and fuel cell technology to create electricity, heat, and hydrogen—a tri-generation system. As the stationary fuel cell generates heat and 250kW of power for facility use, it also produces 100kg of hydrogen for the vehicle fueling station operated by Air Products. Drivers are excited to use the newest station in Orange County, and it is a much-needed companion to UC Irvine’s station which opened in 2007.

Overall, FuelCell power plants are generate ultra-clean power at more than 50 locations worldwide, with more than 300 megawatts of power generation capacity installed or in backlog, The Company’s power plants are fuel flexible using on-site renewable biogas, clean natural gas or directed biogas.


Village Farms project

Last month, Village Farms International announced the first renewable energy quad-generation project ever to be realized for a greenhouse operation from fuel cell technology.

The $7.5M quad-generation project will demonstrate the co-production of renewable electricity, heat, hydrogen, and greenhouse quality carbon dioxide from Vancouver’s landfill gas. This first-of-its-kind project will commercially demonstrate the quad-generation of four value streams using a DFC power plant.

In combination with Quadrogen’s H2 Booster technology, FCE will also supply its novel hydrogen separation equipment that cost effectively extracts pure hydrogen on demand to meet customer requirements.


Solar Hydrogen Trends

Another technology we’re watching lately is Solar Hydrogen Trends, which says that its technology, on input of 500 watts, produces 2,797 cubic feet of hydrogen or electricity equivalent of 221,500 watts per hour at cost of $1.80 — and adds that their numbers are audited.

The cost per gasoline gallon equivalent is $0.25 cents (25 cents) or is $0.008 cents for 1kWh.

One startling claim associated with the technology is that it “turns 1 liter of water into 1 kilogram of hydrogen.” Compare this to our story in yesterday’s Digest, which required more than 100,000 gallons of seawater to make a gallon of drop-in renewable fuel.

Now — you might have done some math here, and wondered how you can get a kilogram of hydrogen out of one liter of water, when there is only 111 grams of hydrogen in a liter of water to begin with.

Hmmm.

What we haven’t yet seen with this technology is a diagram — and we haven’t seen any documentation on the “1 liter of water into 1 kilogram of hydrogen” claim. What we know is that “The technology provides multifactorial hydrogen reactor with elevated hydrogen production due to a set of sixteen (16) physical and chemical processes, acting simultaneously on the hydrogen bonds.

It’s early days — but we’ve seen that $0.25 per gallon of gasoline equivalent elsewhere. We’ll continue to keep on eye on the company’s progress.


The Bottom Line

Whether you are looking for companies getting traction, the DOE getting more deeply committed, or the appearance of new companies with startling claims arising out of novel technology — well, you have the foundation for a burst of industrial activity.

And we are beginning to expect that another 10 or 12 ventures will be launched before the morning coffee break. Stay tuned. "

[Popeye82]

Syngenta ties up with Cellulosic Ethanol Technologies - BD - Apr 9, 2014

- M. Sapp -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/04/09/syngenta-ties-up-w…

"In Switzerland, Syngenta announced an agreement with Cellulosic Ethanol Technologies, LLC to license its ACE (Adding Cellulosic Ethanol) technology, a new process for ethanol plants. ACE technology has been shown to significantly increase a plant’s ethanol production while delivering other benefits such as increased corn oil production and higher protein content in Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs), an ethanol by-product used for animal feed.

In combination with Syngenta’s proprietary Enogen corn trait, ACE technology allows the fiber as well as the starch in a corn kernel to be converted into ethanol. Enogen is the only corn output trait designed specifically to enhance ethanol production. It is expected that the ACE-Enogen® offer will enable ethanol plants to make further progress in reducing natural gas usage and increasing ethanol throughput, thereby improving their carbon footprint. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.770.957 von Popeye82 am 05.04.14 02:25:10

Zitat von Popeye82: NanoTech Entertainment - Wine Channel TV, subsidiary of "a leader in building online, cable +media marketing brands in selected vertical markets", Partners with NanoTech, Expanding Programming to Video on Demand Marketplace - Jun 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/11/wine-chann…


NanoTech Partners With Fun Little Movies, a "specialist in family-friendly comedy" - Jun 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/25/nanotech-p…


NanoTech Expands VOD Library, With >1.000 Films +TV Episodes; Deal with MGE, " distributors of one of the largest libraries of classic DVDs", provides American Classic Library for NanoTech Viewers - Jun 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/01/nanotech-e…


Hannover House(HHSE) Expands Partnership With NanoTech Entertainment; NanoTech's Media Group to Publish Hannover House TV-Book Channel +provide eBook Publishing Services - Jul 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/02/hannover-h…


NanoTech Completes Acquisition of Clear Memories - Jul 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/17/nanotech-c…


NanoTech 'Strengthens Commercial Business', with Acquisition of MagicScreen3D, "market leaders in the commercial implementation of glassless 3D screen technology" - Jul 22, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/22/nanotech-s…


NanoTech Partners with SEIKI Digital, a "world-class manufacturer, that is making 'big waves' in the television industry", "to Deliver the 'Ultimate 4K UltraHD Experience' " - Jul 29, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/29/nanotech-p…


'Music that Matters' Partners with NanoTech, to Launch IPTV/OTT Music Channel - Aug 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/02/music-that…


NanoTech Acquires Worldwide Global Entertainment - Aug 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/09/nanotech-a…


NanoTech Entertainment Expands Operations, @Its Silicon Valley Datacenter - Sep 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/11/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Ships 'Nuvola NP-H1 4K Ultra High Definition(4K UltraHD) Set Top Computer' - Sep 12, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/12/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces East Coast R&D Facilities - Sep 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/18/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Partners with Global Outdoor Concepts, the "leading provider of 'next generation technology' for outdoor Televisions" - Sep 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/19/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces the Opening of 4K Studios - Sep 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/25/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment +Ciao Entertainment +Television, a "global provider of telecommunications products +services", Announce Partnership - Oct 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/01/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Joins HDCP Licensee Group, "making it possible for customers to enable copy protected content across their networks". HDCP is an encrypted protocol, used to prevent unauthorized access to protected content. This inclusion "allows NanoTech to create HDMI® based products, including the upcoming Nuvola NP-1™, NP-C™ and NP-S1™ , which will be fully compatible with all content protected video sources +HDCP-compliant monitors, projectors or other display devices" - Oct 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/09/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Retains DME Law LLP, for Hollywood Representation - Oct 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/17/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment "Debuts Its 4K Studios, @American Film Market `13" - Nov 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/01/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment "Expands into Las Vegas Casino Gaming Industry", Hires Aaron Hightower - Nov 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Partners with NovoSensus, which "is developing some of the 'world’s most dynamic +competitive real-time data solutions' on the market", for Real-Time Data Technology - Nov 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/19/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Offers 'Black Friday Deal', for nanoSigns - Nov 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/26/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment &Graphin Co. Announce Distribution Partnership, in Japan - Dec 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/03/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Purchases Sammy Davis, Jr. Personal Collection - Dec 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/06/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces Opening of 4K Studios Hollywood Office - Dec 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/09/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Provides Funding, 4K Equipment for 'Documentaries on the History of Video Games' - Dec 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/10/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment - Releases 'Nuvola NP-1 4K Ultra HD Media Player', for Manufacturing - Dec 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Teams with Ingram Micro, the "world’s largest wholesale technology distributor +a global leader in IT supply-chain +mobile device lifecycle services", for U.S. Distribution of Nuvola NP-1 4K Ultra HD Streaming Video Player - Dec 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/23/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 'UltraFlix IPTV/OTT 4K Channel' Granted License, for 'Worldwide Distribution of 4K Moving Murals' - Dec 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/27/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's Nuvola NP-1, the " world’s 1st streaming media player that supports 4K Ultra HD movies +videos", Awarded "Storage Visions 2014 Visionary Product Award" - Jan 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/06/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 'Nuvola NP-1' Wins Ultra HDTV Magazine's "2014 Best of CES Ultra HD Media Player Award" - Jan 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 4K Studios Tapped Global New Age Media, the "Largest Content Provider in Dubai" to Convert, Distribute Sci-Fi Thriller in 4K - Jan 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/17/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment +11Giraffes Partner Offering 'Affordable Total 4K Digital Signage Solution' - Feb 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/04/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces New Research +Development Facility, in Las Vegas; New R&D Center "to Focus on 'Next Generation Gaming &Display Technology' " - Feb 11, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/10/nanotech-e…







Skymedia Selects NanoTech Entertainment’s 'Nuvola Streaming 4K Media Player', for Integration into Televisions - Mar 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/13/skymedia-s…


NanoTech’s Nuvola NP-1 4K Streaming Media Player Demonstrated with Akamai Media & Delivery Solutions @NAB 2014, "Affordable Solution Consistently +Reliably Delivers Four Times the Resolution of Full HD" - Mar 19, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/19/nanotech-s…


NanoTech Announces 4K HEVC +VP9 Support, for 'Nuvola NP-1 +NP-C Streaming 4K Ultra HD Media Players' - Mar 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/20/nanotech-a…


NanoTech's UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service Adds to Its Sports +Lifestyle 4K Offerings, with 'global distribution agreement' with Red Bull Media House, "one of the leading sports movie producers in the world" - Mar 22, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/21/nanotech-s…


NanoTech’s 'UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service' Expands Catalog with over 150 hour 4K Ultra HD Entertainment, entered into a distribution agreement with Multicom Entertainment Group, an "independent global content distributor of feature-length movies +TV shows" - Apr 2, 2014
http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/newsStoryPopup.go?story…


NanoTech Adds Ericson, the "world leader in communications technology +service", to its 'NAB 4K Streaming Interop-Demo List' - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/nanotech-a…

NanoTech +OUYA, a "new kind of game platform that enables any creator to publish a game for the TV", Partner, to Bring Games to the 'Nuvola NP-1 Streaming Media Player', "Powerful 'Tegra 4-based Nuvola' Enables Access to Hundreds of Controller-Optimized Games for TV Play" - Apr 10, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/10/nanotech-a…
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=NTEK&id=1162…

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New Process Turns Tree Cellulose into Building Block, for Supercapacitors - CT/ENN/OSU/NL, CORVALLIS - Apr 10, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/04/09/new-process-turns-tree-ce…
http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2014/apr/trees-go-hig…

"Scientists at Oregon State University have found a way to convert tree cellulose into high-tech energy storage devices . Because cellulose is a key component of trees and the most abundant organic polymer on earth this discovery will have a profound impact in industry. Scientists were able to heat the tree cellulose in a furnace in the presence of ammonia to create the building block for supercapacitors for use in industrial electronic applications. Supercapacitors are extraordinarily, high-power energy devices for which production has been held back by cost and difficulty in producing high-quality carbon electrodes.

The new approach just discovered at OSU can produce nitrogen-doped, nanoporous carbon membranes — the electrodes of a supercapacitor — at low cost, quickly, in an environmentally benign process. The only byproduct is methane, which could be used immediately as a fuel or for other purposes.

“The ease, speed and potential of this process is really exciting,” said Xiulei (David) Ji, an assistant professor of chemistry in the OSU College of Science, and lead author on a study announcing the discovery in Nano Letters, a journal of the American Chemical Society.

“For the first time we’ve proven that you can react cellulose with ammonia and create these N-doped nanoporous carbon membranes,” Ji said. “It’s surprising that such a basic reaction was not reported before. Not only are there industrial applications, but this opens a whole new scientific area, studying reducing gas agents for carbon activation.

“We’re going to take cheap wood and turn it into a valuable high-tech product,” he said.

These carbon membranes at the nano-scale are extraordinarily thin — a single gram of them can have a surface area of nearly 2,000 square meters. That’s part of what makes them useful in supercapacitors. And the new process used to do this is a single-step reaction that’s fast and inexpensive. It starts with something about as simple as a cellulose filter paper — conceptually similar to the disposable paper filter in a coffee maker.

The exposure to high heat and ammonia converts the cellulose to a nanoporous carbon material needed for supercapacitors, and should enable them to be produced, in mass, more cheaply than before.

A supercapacitor is a type of energy storage device, but it can be recharged much faster than a battery and has a great deal more power. They are mostly used in any type of device where rapid power storage and short, but powerful energy release is needed. "

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Solar Powered Plane "Aims to Fly Round the World" - CT - Apr 10, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/04/10/solar-powered-plane-aims-…

"The team behind Solar Impulse 1, which flew across America in 5 legs beginning in San Francisco and ending in New York unveiled Solar Impulse 2 on Wednesday and aims to fly round the world beginning in March 2015.

The Solar Impulse 2 has a 236-foot wingspan – longer than a Boeing 747 – and is covered in 17,248 solar cells. The solar cells will power four electric motors that drive the plane’s propellers. The plane weighs 5,000 pounds and is capable of flying up to 87 mph. Maximum cruising altitude will be 27,000 feet. Batteries make up one quarter of the plane’s weight and will keep the plane flying at night and in cloudy weather.

The plane will be piloted by the two founders of the Solar Impulse project, Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg. Because the plane only seats one, the plane will make stops along the way to allow the pilots to switch. The cockpit has been designed to allow the pilot to fully recline during flights lasting from 4 to 6 days.

The anticipated flight path will begin in the Persian Gulf region and fly over the Arabian Sea, India, Burma, China, the Pacific Ocean, the United States, the Atlantic Ocean, southern Europe or North Africa, and back to the starting point in the Persian Gulf. "

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Akwamag, a Cleantech Open Accelerator Startup, "Launches Fundraising Campaign, To Commercialize a 'Breakthrough Sustainable Water Softener' ", Akwamag uses no salt +saves homeowners thousands of gallons of water/year. After completing months of testing +refinement, it is now available for purchase. Today, early adopters can contribute to the Akwamag Indiegogo fundraising campaign +take advantage of early-bird pricing - CTO, SAN DIEGO - Mar 7, 2014
http://www2.cleantechopen.org/akwamag-cleantech-open-acceler…

"Akwamag Inc., a Cleantech Open startup that aims to disrupt the water softener market, has launched a fundraising campaign to get its innovative and money-saving residential product to market. The Akwamag Plus™ sustainable water softener applies advanced magnetics science to inhibit the creation of costly and unsightly scale that forms inside water pipes, stains household hardware and bathrooms, and makes it harder to wash dishes and clothes.

Three years ago, the team behind Akwamag set out to create an eco-friendly solution for homeowners who live in hard-water areas. They entered the Cleantech Open Accelerator, a rigorous commercialization program that helped prepare them for venture funding and launch the Akwamag. After completing months of testing and refinement, it is now available for purchase. Today, early adopters can contribute to its Indiegogo fundraising campaign and lock in significant early-bird discounts.

“Hard water is a tough problem that affects roughly 75 percent of all homeowners. People who use salt-resin (ion-exchange) water softeners know that they are costly to run and that the salt by-products associated with this old technology are bad for the environment. That’s why many cities already ban the use of salt-based water softeners,” said Tuyen Vo, founder of Akwamag.

Unlike low-tech water softeners, the Akwamag Plus requires no salt. Instead, it uses powerful magnets that work at the molecular level to prevent calcium and scale deposits from forming. The Akwamag Plus runs maintenance-free (there is no environmentally damaging brine to flush every month) and costs less than the water softeners it replaces.

The Akwamag Plus can save the average homeowner up to $200 per year. First, it costs nothing to run the Akwamag Plus because there is no need to continuously refill it with salt. Second, the Akwamag Plus consumes no water — at a time when many cities are enforcing water usage restrictions and considering raising the cost of water for residential customers.




Akwamag partnered with San Jose State University and NASA Ames to study the effect of magnetics on water softening. “We are impressed with what he has achieved,” said Dr. Bradley Stone, Professor of Chemical Physics at San Jose State University. “We are looking forward to seeing the technology succeed in the marketplace.”

“We know the Akwamag Plus will pay for itself. Importantly, no other water softener eliminates the use of salt while delivering a reduction in water consumption that saves homeowners two months of water usage every year. This is a major step forward for both consumers and the environment — at a time when every drop of water counts here in California and elsewhere,” said Vo.

To locate the product close to the markets with the worst hard water problems in the state, Akwamag intends to establish its first manufacturing facility in the Central Valley. “We are looking to establish our assembly operations somewhere between Sacramento and Fresno,” said Vo. “There is a good match between the need for the product, the availability of skilled labor, and we can keep our operational costs low.”


About Akwamag

Akwamag was founded by TuyenVo, a former semiconductor company engineer and successful inventor who is dedicated to developing practical solutions to environmental challenges. His companies and products have won awards at the prestigious Cleantech Open, the world’s largest accelerator for cleantech innovation. Akwamag is backed by a board of advisors that includes respected technical, legal and business experts. For more information on Akwamag and its technology, please visit: www.akwamag.com "

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Helion Energy Wins Energy Generation Category, @Global Cleantech Open - Dec 9, 2013
http://helionenergy.com/?p=447
www2.cleantechopen.org/cleantech-open-announces-winners-2013…

"Helion Energy has received global recognition for business and technology. Helion Energy and Phytelligence were recognized as stars of the international Cleantech Open competition in San Jose, California as regional winners of the Cleantech Open. Helion went on to compete and win the national Energy Generation category.

http://www2.cleantechopen.org/cleantech-open-announces-winne…


Helion Energy:

Winner, Pacific Northwest Cleantech Open (one of two finalists)

Winner, Cleantech Open Global Forum (Energy Generation category),

Winner, People’s Choice Award (Energy Generator category)


Quote from the Washington Clean Technology Alliance:

Breaking News: Three WCTA members have received global recognition for their work. Helion Energy and Phytelligence were recognized as stars of the international Cleantech Open competition in San Jose, California. Silicon Energy won the Best in Solar and Wind for the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) 2013 Later Stage Award in Helsinki, Finland.

For some time now, an idealized future fueled by unlimited, affordable fusion energy has said to be just a few years away. Eight years ago, the Helion Energy team started developing a modestly sized reactor built in small modules. The goal was to design a small, compact, safe, and commercially profitable fusion reactor. In 2010, Helion Energy successfully demonstrated their third prototype and are now working towards a full scale commercial system. Their technology has been validated with $5 million in DOE funding and an International Atomic Energy Agency award.

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Cleantech Open Announces Winners of 2013 National Accelerator - CTO, PALO ALTO - Nov 25, 2013
www2.cleantechopen.org/cleantech-open-announces-winners-2013…

"The Cleantech Open (www.cleantechopen.org), the world’s largest clean-technology accelerator, has awarded PowWow Energy of Sunnyvale, California the Grand Prize “Cleanie” award for the Top Cleantech Entrepreneur of the year. PowWow Energy has developed technology that enables farmers and ranchers to quickly detect water leaks that can destroy an entire crop or cause thousands of dollars of damage. Two runners-up were also selected: HJ3 Composite Technologies and Bio-Adhesive Alliance.

The announcements were made in San Jose at the Cleantech Open Global Forum, the “Academy Awards of Cleantech,” which marked the grand finale of this year’s Cleantech Open Accelerator and the culmination of the 2013 Cleantech Open Global Ideas Competition. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, who has played a key role in promoting the vibrant Silicon Valley cleantech industry and has been a vocal supporter of the Cleantech Open, kicked off the awards ceremony.

“Congratulations to the 2013 winners and finalists, which represent the best in early-stage cleantech innovation and viable solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges,” said Rex Northen, executive director of the Cleantech Open. “I would also like to express our huge appreciation of our sponsors, who make the Cleantech Open possible, and to thank the army of volunteers who power the world’s largest cleantech accelerator.”

Chevron has supported the Cleantech Open Global Forum in San Jose for the past three years and has been a Global Partner to the Cleantech Open since 2009. Chevron’s subsidiary, Chevron Energy Solutions, partners with cities like San Jose and school districts across the country to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that save money, reduce emissions and enhance resiliency.


The Grand Prize winner was selected from among the five national category finalists:

- Agriculture, Water and Waste — Polymer Green (Western region), which has developed the first available clean solution to process landfill waste plastic.

- Energy Generation — Helion Energy (Pacific Northwest region), which is dedicated to making practical and affordable fusion energy a reality.

- Green Building — Bio-Adhesive Alliance (Southeast region), which produces low-cost and durable adhesive from swine manure that can be utilized as a substitute to petroleum-based asphalt.

- Chemicals and Advanced Materials — HJ3 Composite Technologies (Rocky Mountain region), which manufactures, engineers, and installs advanced composite systems that have been used on over 10,000 successful applications worldwide.

- Information and Communications Technologies — PowWow Energy (Western region).


2013 National Sustainability Award winner

This year’s National Sustainability Award goes to Garden Fresh Farms, which is building a nationwide network of investor-owned, inner-city indoor hydroponic farms. The runner-up in this category was Grannus, has developed the Eureaka Process™, a disruptive innovation in the production of nitrogen fertilizer (urea).

The Cleantech Open’s Sustainability Program strives to highlight the relevance of sustainability and promote sustainable business principles and practices throughout all Cleantech Open activities. The primary goal is to give all the teams in the accelerator the tools and motivation to embed sustainability into every aspect of their company. Each team receives specific mentoring to ensure triple-bottom-line business practices are considered during business planning, and embedded into all aspects of the organizations’ operations. Teams are judged on how well they describe and quantify the net environmental, economic and social benefits/impacts of their cleantech application, and how well the team describes and quantifies the environmental, economic, and social responsibility and impacts of their operations in manufacturing and providing their technology or service.


ABOUT THE CLEANTECH OPEN

The Cleantech Open runs the world’s largest cleantech accelerator. Its mission is to find, fund and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental and economic challenges. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the Cleantech Open provides the infrastructure, expertise and strategic relationships that turn clever ideas into successful global cleantech companies. Since 2006, through its one-of-a-kind annual business competition and mentorship program, the Cleantech Open has enabled 727 cleantech startups to bring their breakthrough ideas to fruition, helped its alumni companies raise more than $800M in external capital, and created thousands of green-collar jobs. Fueled by a global network of more than 1,500 volunteers and sponsors, the Cleantech Open unites the public and private sectors in a shared vision for making America’s and the world’s cleantech sectors a thriving economic engine. For more information, visit www.cleantechopen.org, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.


THE SPONSORS WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE

The Cleantech Open is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and partners, including Global Partner, Chevron; National Premier Sponsor, Wells Fargo; National Education Partner, University of Phoenix; and National Sponsor, PARC. Regionally, the programs are additionally supported by the following corporate partners: Cleantech Innovations New England, Commercial Energy, Deloitte, Faegre Baker Daniels, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, National Grid, NYSERDA, Pacific Gas & Electric, and many others.

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Mali gives gold permits to five mining firms -government official; Mali has granted gold permits to five companies, to operate +extract from gold mines with total reserves of 9.700.000 ounces, a senior official in the ministry of mines told Reuters on Thursday. The companies given permits are Papillon Resources, Robex Resources, New Gold Mali, Glencar Mining +Etruscan Resources, Hassimi Sidibé, technical advisor in the ministry, said. Mali is Africa's 3rd largest gold producer - MW/CMR/R, BAMAKO - Apr 10, 2014
www.miningweekly.com/article/mali-gives-gold-permits-to-five…

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Padbury secures $6.000.000.000, to develop Oakajee port project; The Oakajee rail +port project will finally go ahead, after junior mining company Padbury Mining secured the $6.000.000.000 needed to fund its development - MATA - Apr 11, 2014

- V. Validakis -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/padbury-secures-$6bn-to-deve…

" The Oakajee rail and port project will finally go ahead after junior mining company Padbury Mining secured the $6 billion needed to fund its development.

The massive funded sum has come from Australian private equity partners that want to remain anonymous.

"We're not announcing who the investor is at this stage," Padbury's managing director Gary Stokes said.

The deal means the once mothballed project will open up Western Australia’s mid-west region to export markets.

The port will enable the export of 35-45 million tonnes of iron ore, using cape sized vessels with up to 240,000 tonne capacity.

Padbury expects that annual exports will increase to over 100 million tonnes per annum and called the development a “game changer for both Western Australia and the Midwest iron ore industry”.

The Midwest region is estimated to host some 50 billion tonnes of magnetite ore and has 21 billion tonnes compliant with the JORC code.

There are around 21 companies with iron ore interests in the region, and the rail and port project means they can have greater confidence in exploring the mineral assets.

Funding for the project will come in three tranches with the first delivering $US470 million ($501.2 million) to complete design and construction plans.

A new private company called Midwest Infrastructure (MWI) will become a subsidiary of Padbury Mining and develop the rail and port project.

The private investor will take a 60 per cent stake in MWI and Padbury will hold a 30 per cent interest.

The multi-user, open access rail network will be regulated by the Economic Regulation Authority of Western Australia.

The Australian reports executives from Padbury and the silent investor are in South Korea talking to large engineering firms about final construction plans.

The paper says the contract is likely to go to Samsung Engineering or Hyundai Engineering and Construction.

Last year, Japanese firm Mitsubishi shelved plans to develop the project after it failed to attract Chinese investors.

Stokes said that the company had been working on a Plan B for around 18 months and spent $2.25m in 2011 to buy the intellectual property to develop the project in July 2011.

“It has been an enormous challenge on many fronts but today’s announcement will see this game changing project finally come to fruition,” Stokes said. "

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Premier: No strong stimulus, despite continued slowdown - CER/SCMP - Apr 11, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65546

"Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said new growth will be created through structural reforms instead of strong fiscal stimulus despite of a renewed decline in trade, South China Morning Post reported.

Li reiterated at the Boao Forum on Thursday that there were "down side risks" in the economy. But he said: "We won't adopt short-term strong stimulus policies just because of temporary fluctuations in the economy. Instead, we will put more emphasis on promoting healthy development." Analysts say Li's remarks indicate that Beijing is not overly worried about a slowdown, although more fine-tuning policies could be introduced in the event of a sharp slide. "

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Zitat von Popeye82: Fertoz - Begins Trading on the ASX - Sep 2, 2013
www.fertoz.com/images/FTZ%20listing%202092013.pdf
http://fertoz.com/Fertoz_Replacement_Prospectus_15JULY2013_W…


Fertoz acquires the Dry Ridge Phosphate Project in Idaho, USA - Dec 10, 2014

+ Option to acquire 100% of the Dry Ridge Phosphate Project, for initial payment of US$100.000

+ Project "ideally located in an 'established phosphate mining area' of Idaho, U.S.A"

+ Fertoz has right to explore until Aug 30, '16, prior to purchase

+ Project is located in North America which "is complementary to the Company’s existing projects in British Columbia" ...
www.fertoz.com/images/1286996.pdf


Fertoz secures Marten Phosphate Project in British Columbia - Feb 5, 2014

+ Fertoz secures advanced stage phosphate exploration ground, Marten Project, near its existing Barnes Lake +Crow’s Nest Projects in British Columbia, Canada

+ Marten "represents an additional 'small-scale, low-capital cost opportunity', secured in the Sparwood area"

+´Extensive exploration in the 1930`s included two shallow shafts, from surface outcrop +a 60 metre drift

+ Historical work provides a solid base for exploration in `14

+ Close to 'major infrastructure', including major roads , mining towns +a rail link across Canada ...
www.fertoz.com/images/FTZ%205022014.pdf


Fertoz "confirms Wapiti phosphate rock as 'direct application fertilizer' " - Mar 27, 2014

+ Tests "indicate high availability of 10% phosphate(P2O5) in 23% P2O5 sample, of-100 mesh material"

+ Results "place Wapiti material in 'top tier of agronomic phosphate rock available commercially' "

+ Wapiti East production is "expected" to commence, in `14

+ "Proposed" production "requires low capital expenditure, with quick start-up" ...
www.fertoz.com/images/pdf/Fertoz%20270314%201315573.pdf

Fertoz increases Wapiti East phosphate zone by 12km, to 39km - Apr 11, 2014
www.fertoz.com/images/FTZ%2011042014.pdf
www.fertoz.com/images/Fertoz_December13v4.pdf
www.fertoz.com/images/FTZ%20dec%20Q.pdf

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Japan approves energy plan, reinstating nuclear power - US.net/R - Apr 10, 2014
www.uranium-stocks.net/home/japan-approves-energy-plan-reins…

"Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a new energy policy, reversing the previous government's plans to gradually mothball nuclear power plants following the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

The plan defines nuclear as an "important baseload power source" and says Japan will do as much as possible to increase renewable energy supplies, Industry Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told a news conference after the Cabinet meeting.

The Japanese public remains nervous of atomic power three years after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami destroyed Tokyo Electric Power Co's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, triggering the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl in 1986. "

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"Are we trying to run, before we can walk with IoT?"; In the rush to eulogise the cool, shiny, sci-fi potential of the Internet of Things, are we forgetting about the infrastructure basics? Ben Thompson investigate - MtB.tv - Apr 11, 2014
http://blog.meettheboss.tv/iot-are-we-trying-to-run-before-w…

"Last week I wrote about the advent of the Internet of Things and what it might mean for your business. In case you missed it, there's a great video outlining some of the key benefits here:




However, one thing we only touched upon in passing last week was the infrastructure side of things. Which, let’s face it, is pretty damn important.

It's all very well eulogising about the advantages of embedding wireless sensors into a herd of cattle in order to monitor their health, or how to get an extra five minutes in bed based on traffic reports, or how to meet your fitness goals through a digital personal trainer that knows, like Santa, whether you’ve been naughty or nice – these applications all have fantastic utility, as do the countless other productivity and efficiency enhancing IoT-based tools out there.

But all that cool, shiny Jetsons-type stuff all needs to run on something robust, secure and scalable. And getting the network architectures right – both at the physical and logical layer – is where the challenge lies for most firms. With apologies to Tony Stark, you can't always run before you can walk.

Not only must the physical infrastructure be able to support the requirements of the Internet of Things, it must perfectly align to the logical network design, too. In layman’s terms, your architecture has to map to your intended services.

“All the advantages are going to have to be facilitated by how we architect those networks and how we manage them,” suggested Jack Tison, CTO at technology infrastructure giant Panduit, in an interview with MeetTheBoss TV this week (due for broadcast in mid-April). “IoT’s got a big upside but I believe right now it’s a little ill-defined and probably a little off-putting for some folks.”

Indeed, refining those definitions in more meaningful terms is something firms like Panduit (along with partners Cisco and Rockwell Automation) are attempting to address, and part of that will be around providing common standards and guidance around architectural readiness for the Internet of Things.

“There’s going to be a lot of devices that don’t talk a common language,” Tison told me. “We’re going to have to manage that and there are architectures that we can put in place to do that.”

It’s an issue we’ll be covering in depth in our upcoming roundtable on preparing your infrastructure for the Internet of Things. To register your interest in taking part, please click here.

And in the meantime, check out this infographic from the Panduit, Cisco and Rockwell collaboration. If those figures are to be believed, then solving your architecural issues could be key to unlocking some pretty huge returns. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Can 'content be more powerful than advertising'?; There "are now more channels available to marketers, +more brands that see themselves as content providers. John Grant asks: is pure advertising dead ?" - MtB.tv - Apr 9, 2014
www.meettheboss.tv/video/can-content-be-more-powerful-advert…

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What Do the Cuts @Family Dollar Store Say About the US Economy? - E.com - Apr 11, 2014

- By Meng Meng -
www.equities.com/editors-desk/stocks/consumer-discretionary/…

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The "Single Most Significant Change in LEED v4" - CT - Apr 11, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/04/11/single-significant-change…

"The newest version of LEED, with the designation LEED v4 is not simply another step in the continuous improvement of the third party verified green building rating system, and while not paradigm shift equal to a Neil Armstrong “giant leap for mankind,” LEED v4 is an all but an entirely new green building certification program.

Among the many modifications from the previous version, LEED 2009, there is a single change that is the most significant, bar none.

The change is buried deep within the LEED Operations and Maintenance Existing Buildings program and is not even in the printed reference guide.

The quick explanation is the change is an alternative method of satisfying the prerequisite that an existing building achieve an Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool energy performance rating of at least 75. Prior to the availability of this alternative compliance path, an existing building that could not achieve an Energy Star rating of 75 was excluded from participating in LEED.

There are nearly 4.9 million existing non-residential buildings in the U.S. If green building is going to save the planet, the huge impact that existing buildings have on the natural environment must be addressed.

Launched in 2004, as of February 1, 2014, more than 2,700 existing buildings are LEED Existing Building –Operations and Maintenance certified, and more than 6,500 buildings are registered pursuing certification. And while that is a respectable number, it is also a ridiculously small percentage of those nearly 4.9 million existing buildings.

As a practical matter the LEED EB-OM Minimum Energy Performance prerequisite is the gatekeeper determining if an existing building can even be a LEED candidate. LEED v4 requires a minimum Energy Star rating of 75. (This is more significantly stringent than LEED 2009 requiring an Energy Star score of 69.) An Energy Star score of 75 means the building is performing better than 75% of similar buildings nationwide. The prerequisite of a minimum score of 75 arguably excludes 75% of all existing buildings from participating in LEED.

David Gottfried, the cofounder of U.S. Green Building Council has often been quoted saying, “USGBC decided that the minimum bar for the ‘L’ level for LEED [i.e., L for Leadership] certification would begin with the top 25% of buildings.” And the very real application of that philosophy is that the maximum potential market for LEED is 25% of existing buildings (as limited by an Energy Star score of 75).

Even with that cap LEED EB-OM certified more than half of all the domestic floor area in the LEED rating system in 2013. So, any change to EB-OM is of paramount import to LEED itself, not to mention the implications for the millions of existing buildings.

In LEED v4, the “Existing Building – Operations and Maintenance” rating system was renamed “Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings” and is known as O+M: EB.

LEED O+M: EB encourages owners and operators of existing buildings to implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impacts of their buildings, while addressing the major aspects of ongoing building operations, including: exterior building site maintenance programs, water and energy use, environmentally preferred products and practices for cleaning and alterations, sustainable purchasing policies, waste stream management, and ongoing indoor environmental quality. LEED O+M: EB is popular with building owners concerned about costs because it identifies and rewards current best practices and provides an outline for uncovering operating inefficiencies.

The monumental change in O+M: EB is there is an alternative for satisfying the EAp2 prerequisite that an existing building achieve an Energy Star rating of at least 75. There is a v4 pilot credit known as “EAp2 Energy Jumpstart” which is that alternative compliance path.

Existing building that reduce energy consumption by 20% are now LEED eligible. The pilot credit text provides,

Demonstrate energy efficiency improvement, measured by source energy use intensity (EUI), of at least 20%, normalized for climate and building use. The percent reduction is determined by the project building’s energy reduction over the most recent 12 months, and data from three contiguous years of the previous five represents the baseline period. Buildings without four consecutive years of energy data are ineligible.

That is, a building that improves its Energy Star score by at least 20% is LEED O+M: EB eligible! And that is huge.

There are a few limitations on use. This pilot alternative compliance path is only available to projects from Energy Star eligible building types. Today, when Energy Star rating are available for building types from bank branches and barracks to wastewater treatment plants and warehouses, such is not a significant limitation. And there is a 500 project cap on participation in this pilot credit. Which is also not a significant bar to entry when it does not appear any project has yet been certified using the pilot credit.

This is a pilot credit and will no doubt be revised over time, including providing other options for providing energy consumption data to USGBC.

By way of background, USGBC did test this idea. The little used (and still available for LEED 2009 EB:OM buildings) Pilot Credit 67, was the precursor to Energy Jumpstart, offers the same “alternative compliance path requiring projects to achieve an energy improvement of 20% over a 12-month period.”

Available for use now, the single most significant change to LEED O+M: EB, and to the entire LEED v4 green building certification program, is the alternative method of satisfying the prerequisite that an existing building achieve an Energy Star rating of at least 75. LEED certification is now possible for the over 3.6 million buildings (of the nearly 4.9 million existing non-residential buildings in the U.S.) that would otherwise be excluded.

The new pilot credit provides expanded opportunities for USGBC.

Pilot credit EAp2 Energy Jumpstart may be “one small step” for LEED, but it is “a giant leap” for reducing energy use on the planet. "

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"Shortage of Platinum 'Might' Be a Hurdle for Hydrogen Cars" - CT/2GE - Apr 11, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/04/11/shortage-platinum-might-h…

"Over the last couple of months, there has been a lot of hype around hydrogen-powered cars, with Toyota, Honda and Hyundai planning to roll out hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2015, claiming that they have many advantages over electric and hybrid vehicles. They have the potential to be the best alternative to conventional cars and a mainstream public transport option in the long run. But, as with other alternative fuel cars, there are many challenges that hydrogen cars have to overcome before they can become mainstream.

While vehicle cost, the questionable durability of fuel cell power systems, and the lack of refueling infrastructure used to be considered as the biggest challenges for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, another potential issue has come up recently, that will be pretty hard to resolve and might seriously threaten the future of hydrogen cars. As General Electric says, the imminent shortage of platinum could prevent a more widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered cars. Vlatko Vlatkovic, the chief engineer for the Power Conversion division of General Electric, said that fuel cell vehicles may become a niche product due to the increasing price of platinum.

In an interview with Bloomberg, he said that there is a shortage of platinum, and existing proven reserves are not enough to support a mass production of hydrogen-powered cars. This is a very serious hurdle, since platinum is an essential part of fuel cell power systems, where it is used as a catalyst in catalytic converters. He added: “It’s almost impossible to do a good fuel cell without platinum as a catalyst… Very little goes in, but if you scale it up, there’s not enough platinum in the world.”

Even though there have been attempts by some automakers, such as General Motors and Toyota, to reduce the use of platinum and develop hydrogen-powered cars that can work without this element, it’s still an integral component of the manufacturing process.

Nowadays, the price for an ounce of platinum is a whopping $1,400, which is one of the factors that make hydrogen-powered cars so expensive. Alternatively, automakers can use palladium as a catalyst, which costs $760 an ounce, but it is far from the ideal solution, because it’s not as stable and as active as platinum.

Because platinum is so expensive, companies that are determined to develop viable hydrogen fuel cell cars are looking for ways to build fuel cell power systems that won’t be so dependable on this scarce metal. Toyota, for instance, has reduced the platinum use in their catalytic converters to about 30 grams, and their aim is to bring it further down, to around 20 grams, which is what is being used in existing diesel catalytic converters. This is part of Toyota’s efforts to reduce the cost of its hydrogen-powered vehicle that is supposed to be launched in 2015, to $50,000, which is a significant improvement compared to the initial predictions, that had set the price to $100,000.

However, even if manufacturers manage to develop fuel cells that can work with much less platinum, they would still rely on this expensive metal to a certain extent, which means that fuel cell cars will probably never be as affordable as conventional, gasoline-powered cars, or even electric and hybrid vehicles, for that matter. "

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Brazil Batista engaged in insider trading: report; The country's securities regulator, known as CVM, has found Batista waited 10 months to disclose that four oil fields were not commercially viable - M.com - Apr 11, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/brazil-batista-engaged-in-insider-trading-rep…

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Green Germany returning to brown coal, villages in limbo, The nation is sweeping away entire towns of its map, because they are sitting on vast coal deposits - M.com/BBCN/BMWI - Apr 11, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/green-germany-returning-to-brown--villages-in…
www.bbc.com/news/business-26820405
www.bmwi.de/EN/Topics/Energy/energy-reforms.html
www.mining.com/coal-use-in-germany-the-highest-in-24-years-4…

"Germany, traditionally seen as one of the leaders in fighting CO2 emissions as it tries to wean itself from fossil fuels and nuclear power, seems to have grown tired of leading by example and it is about to erase entire towns of its map because they are sitting on vast coal deposits.

The tiny village of Atterwasch, near the Polish border, is one of them. BBC News reports that Swedish energy company Vattenfall is planning to relocate the community in order to strip-mine the ground underneath for lignite, or "brown coal," considered the dirtiest form of the fossil fuel, which is mined in open cast pits.



- Germany is relocating entire villages -

According to experts quoted by the BBC, the rural Lausitz region, home to pine forests, farm fields, and villages, also holds billions of tons of brown coal. There, in what was once East Germany, hundred of small towns have been destroyed to make way for massive strip mines since 1934.




And while Germany has said it is committed to its "Energiewende," or energy revolution, with about 25% of its electricity currently coming from renewable sources, the sudden hunger for coal is threatening the future of several villages like Atterwasch.

Coal use in the country hit is highest level since 1990 last year, industry figures show.




Brown coal accounted for electricity to the tune of 162 billion kilowatt hours, equivalent to about 25% of Germany's total electricity production of 629 billion kilowatt hours in 2013. "

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"Imperialism Déjà Vu"; Major powers are scrambling for as much of the world’s resources as they can control. Exploration +drilling intensify daily. Previously inaccessible or unprofitable areas are targeted –the days of easy access to the globe’s resources no longer exist - M.com/AotH/DNI/PI - Apr 11, 2014

- R. Mills -
www.mining.com/web/imperialism-deja-vu/?utm_source=digest-en…
www.cfr.org/asia-and-pacific/chinas-maritime-disputes/p31345…
www.dni.gov/files/documents/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/ICA_Gl…


"Fact; The world’s resources are finite.

Fact; Supply is constrained and demand keeps growing along with the world’s population.

Fact; A sustainable and secure supply of raw materials and energy is becoming the number one priority for all countries.


Major powers are scrambling for as much of the world’s resources as they can control. Exploration and drilling intensify daily. Previously inaccessible or unprofitable areas are targeted – the days of easy access to the globe’s resources no longer exist.

Unseen wars in previously unheard of places – soon to become front page news – are beginning for resource control. Peace today, harmonious relations tomorrow are nothing but fleeting illusions.

Hydrocarbons, mineral resources, fresh water and arable land are finite.

Understand someday peak oil and gas proponents will be proven right.

Understand arable, productive farmland is disappearing from overuse, desertification and urbanization.

Understand the world’s current population of 7 billion people use 60 percent of our annual renewable freshwater supply.

The world's population is projected to hit 10 billion by 2050 – global demand for food and water is expected to increase by 50% and 30% respectively by 2030.

“It should be pointed out that when we speak of wars in the last third of the twentieth century we are talking about civil wars. Between 1965 and 1999 if we look at those wars in which more than a thousand people were killed a year, there were seventy-three civil wars, almost all driven by greed to control resources—oil, diamonds, copper, cacao, coca, and even bananas.” William K. Tabb, Resource Wars

Try and imagine the coming pressure on governments in regards to sourcing resources on a national scale. The world's most powerful nations are staking claims, through aggressive diplomacy, wherever vital reserves of resources can be found. It isn’t enough.

Nations are going to go to war over natural resources. Conflicts are inevitable.


South & East China Sea

China has been involved in territorial disputes with Japan and Taiwan over the Senkaku islands, and Vietnam over the Spratly islands.

China has also ramped up its naval presence in the South China Sea. Why? China’s energy starved and the areas off the coast of the Philippine province of Palawan are oil rich. In mid-2012, the Philippines and China came dangerously close to an armed conflict over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

China's increasingly contentious showdown with Japan in the East China Sea could prove to be even more dangerous. At issue are disputed Islands (Senkakus to the Japanese, Diaoyu to China) and the fishing rights and natural resources those islands would deliver to their owner.

The standoff has already resulted in several direct confrontations between China and Japan.

The U.S. has treaty obligations to Japan. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel recently warned China that any attack on the disputed islands would "fall under our security obligations."


India-China Border

Chinese dam-building on the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River has raised fears in India that Beijing might one day turn off critical water supplies.

India's state oil company, Oil and Natural Gas Corp., accepted an invitation from Vietnam to explore for oil and gas in the disputed South China Sea escalating an already intense drama.

Both India and China are pushing to gain a foothold in the Arctic. Melting ice is opening passages for shipping and creating the conditions for a boom in the extraction of fossil fuels and minerals.

Both countries are building up their navies to project influence, and China’s presence in the Indian Ocean is expected to grow.

"India will be concerned by a growing Chinese naval presence in the western Indian Ocean, which it has always considered its preserve. It has tolerated a significant U.S. presence there, but it has never considered the U.S. an enemy." David Shinn, a former U.S. ambassador in Africa


Arctic

The Arctic Council is made up of the eight Arctic nations: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States. These countries work through the Arctic Council to lay ground rules for governing the Arctic – the Council acts as a key vehicle for hashing out the not inconsiderable strategic stakes.

“With the Arctic ice melting, the region’s abundant supplies of oil, gas and minerals have become newly accessible, as have shortened shipping routes and open water for commercial fishing, setting off a global competition for influence and economic opportunities far beyond the nations that border the Arctic.” Yale.edu

China has recently won observer status on the council as has India, Italy, Japan, Singapore and South Korea.


Water War

Data scientists recently downloaded from a pair of NASA gravity-sensing GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) satellites show ground water is increasingly in short supply.

The biggest losses show up as red hotspots. Almost all of those red hotspots center on the major aquifers of the world. GRACE shows us that groundwater depletion is happening at a very rapid rate in the arid and semi-arid parts of the world.

And the losses are staggering.

Parts of Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran along the Tigris and Euphrates river basins lost 117 million acre feet (144 cubic kilometers) of its total stored freshwater. That’s almost equal to the amount of water in the Dead Sea.
The majority of the water loss, about 60 percent, is due to reductions in groundwater.

There’s 600 million people living in the extremely dry 2,000 km stretch of land that extends from eastern Pakistan across northern India and into Bangladesh.

NASA’s GRACE satellite measurements show a loss of 54km3 of groundwater a year.

At 54km3 of water loss per year, Lake Ontario (water volume of 1,639km³) would be dry in 30 years. A cubic kilometer of water equals about 264 billion gallons.

Egypt has demanded Ethiopia stop construction of a mega-dam on the Nile, vowing to protect its historical rights to the river at "any cost".

Jordan’s Prince Hassan, the uncle of King Abdullah, warned in February of 2014 that a war over water and energy could be even bloodier than the Arab spring.

The United Arab Emirates, Crown Prince General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan said: "For us, water is now more important than oil."

A 2005 Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development Issues Brief suggested that conflicts and violence over access to water would likely increase because, “competition for water exists at all levels and is forecast to increase with demands for water in almost all countries. In 2030, 47% of world population will be living in areas of high water stress.”

In a 2012 report, the US director of national intelligence warned that overuse of water – as in India and other countries – was a source of conflict that could potentially compromise US national security. “Our Bottom Line: During the next 10 years, many countries important to the United States will experience water problems—shortages, poor water quality, or floods—that will risk instability and state failure, increase regional tensions, and distract them from working with the United States on important US policy objectives. Between now and 2040, fresh water availability will not keep up with demand absent more effective management of water resources. Water problems will hinder the ability of key countries to produce food and generate energy, posing a risk to global food markets and hobbling economic growth. As a result of demographic and economic development pressures, North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia will face major challenges coping with water problems.”

The Pacific Institute, which studies issues of water and global security, found a fourfold increase in violent confrontations over water over the last decade. “There is a long history of conflicts over water resources, extending back thousands of years into myths, legends, and ancient history. But even now, in the modern world, disputes over access to water, the use of water as a weapon, and the targeting of water systems during conflicts remain all too common. It has been argued that water resources have rarely, if ever, been the sole source of violent conflict or war. But this fact has led some international security “experts” to ignore the complex and real relationships between water and security, which remain a major challenge. Indeed, our work suggests that the risks of water-related violence and conflict is growing, not diminishing, as population, resources, and economic and environmental pressures on scarce water resources increase. Many of these risks are materializing at the sub-national level rather than as disputes among nations, but even at the national level, there are growing concerns about tensions in Africa and parts of Asia that share international rivers but lack international agreements over how to manage those waters.”

Nations are going to increasingly compete for the world’s diminishing resources.

China is a surging military power, Russia is a resource powerhouse but politically corrupt and economically crippled. Japan is rebuilding its military. The U.S. is treaty bound to protect Japan and South Korea and will protect the Philippines in the face of Chinese aggression. Proxy conflicts in Africa, and elsewhere, between and among, U.S., Chinese, Indian and European backed forces will intensify in the future.

The Arctic will be an area of growing resource interest and rising conflicts.


Imperialism Déjà Vu

Imperialism is the process whereby the dominant politico-economic interests of the time expropriate, for their own enrichment, the land, labor, natural resources and markets of others.

In the mid-1990s, German Defence Policy Guidelines defined the main tasks of the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) as the “maintenance of free world trade and access to strategic raw materials.” This paved the way for the transformation of the German military from a territorial defense force into a powerful international intervention force. Germany’s 2011 Defense Policy Guidelines declare that the “security of and access to natural resources” is the “most important security and military policy interest.”

World War II gives us an excellent example of imperialism. The Nazi state gave German business cartels the opportunity to plunder the resources of occupied Europe.

Leading German industrial companies (to name four – BASF and Bayer who emerged from now infamous IG Farben, ThyssenKrupp, formerly two separate companies. Thyssen and Krupp both supported Hitler, the Volkswagen Group was founded on Hitler’s initiative) have launched the Resource Alliance (Rohstoff Allianz) for the purpose of securing the supply of selected raw materials for its shareholders and corporate members.


Conclusion

Will future historians write that Iraq (oil), Libya (more than oil, Libya has one of the largest fresh water systems in the world contained in four major underground basins), Afghanistan and Syria, both literal gold mines of mineral wealth were the first battlegrounds in a continual war over resources?

Increasingly it’s going to be a resource centric world. Major powers will confront resource rich areas, in the left hand will be aggressive diplomacy – WE will build you bridges, schools, hospitals, transportation and power infrastructure in return for long term off take agreements for your resources. The right hand is understood to be a military club. Proxy conflicts, rebels, insurgents and civil war if you don’t agree or deal with someone else.

It isn’t if, it’s when do confrontations already underway, and the coming future conflicts spin out of control?

China’s after oil in the South China Sea and again it’s China but versus Japan in the East China Sea, both of whom are starved for energy.

India’s short of water, China controls the flow.

Russia annexes the Crimea, Putin’s eventual goal – the vast natural resources of the Ukraine. In 2008 Putin stopped NATO from signing up Georgia and Ukraine into its membership action plan. He then moved against Georgia. In 2013 he interrupted Ukraine’s signing of an association agreement with the EU. Now he’s annexed the Crimea and is on record stating that Ukraine is not a country but a territory and insists it should be divided. If Putin is successful in his bid for Ukraine what’s next? The Baltic states come to mind.

The German industrial complex, the Rohstoff Allianz, is openly advocating imperialism.

An escalation in tension, and an increase in resource driven conflicts is certainly on my radar screen. Is the truth behind what’s increasingly going to drive future armed conflicts on your radar screen?

Richard lives with his family on a 160 acre ranch in northern British Columbia. He invests in the resource and biotechnology/pharmaceutical sectors and is the owner of Aheadoftheherd.com. His articles have been published on over 400 websites. Please visit www.aheadoftheherd.com


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Richard Mills makes no guarantee, representation or warranty and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Expressions of opinion are those of Richard Mills only and are subject to change without notice. Richard Mills assumes no warranty, liability or guarantee for the current relevance, correctness or completeness of any information provided within this Report and will not be held liable for the consequence of reliance upon any opinion or statement contained herein or any omission.

Furthermore, I, Richard Mills, assume no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage or, in particular, for lost profit, which you may incur as a result of the use and existence of the information provided within this Report. "

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Latest UN Climate Report "shows energy revolution coming", Canada's "choice is to become a clean energy superpower, or be left behind" - SH/CNN/IPCC/DSF, VANCOUVER/BERLIN - Apr 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/13/latest-un-…
www.climatechange2013.org/images/report/WG1AR5_SPM_FINAL.pdf
www.climatechange2013.org/images/report/WG1AR5_ALL_FINAL.pdf
www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/wg1/

"Global action on climate change is set to kick off a clean energy revolution that could rewrite Canada's economy, according to the third installment of the Fifth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released today from Berlin, Germany. The report focuses on global changes that need to be made to protect human security, economic prosperity and food production from the impacts of climate change and extreme weather. It shows massive opportunities in the rapidly growing clean energy economy can be realized if the world triples or quadruples renewable energy production over the next 36 years , as is required to reduce atmospheric carbon emissions to safe levels.

"As large economies around the world focus on effective responses to climate change, we're seeing a clean energy revolution taking shape," said David Suzuki Foundation science and policy manager Ian Bruce. "The job-creation and innovation opportunities for Canada to develop solutions to climate change are enormous, but only if we choose to work with and join leaders from the international community in prioritizing clean energy solutions and knowledge."

The report shows how rapidly developing countries will be major drivers in solving climate change. As these economies grow, investments in their energy systems, public transit and building techniques present significant investment opportunities. As renewable energy technologies mature, the report notes, traditional carbon-intensive fossil fuel economies will suffer. Those that rely heavily on coal and unconventional oil such as oil sands will become less competitive and represent greater risks for investors unless they adopt large-scale cleaner production technologies and diversify towards renewable energy.

"More and more, the world is going to need cutting-edge technologies and services as it grapples with reducing the impacts of climate change," Bruce said. "This report shows that the severity of the impacts of climate change is not a matter of chance. Our future will be determined by the choices we make now to co-operate with world leaders in prioritizing clean energy."

The David Suzuki Foundation is calling on all levels of government to take responsible action to reduce carbon pollution by prioritizing clean energy production, phasing out Canada's approximately $1.3 billion per year in fossil fuel subsidies, and modernizing and expanding public transit networks.

"The choice we have is to stick with the economy of yesterday or embrace the economy of tomorrow," Bruce said. "Canadians are depending on leaders from all levels of government to make the right decision."


The report shows the best insurance to keep our communities and economies safe and avert the worst impacts will require efforts to nearly eliminate fossil fuel carbon emissions from our energy systems within a generation. This level of effort will keep average global temperatures from increasing above 2 C, a threshold world governments, including Canada, have deemed too dangerous to surpass.

Several international reports released this year show Canada is lagging behind OECD (industrialized) countries when it comes to action to reduce global warming emissions.

SOURCE David Suzuki Foundation
Alvin Singh, [phone], [e-mail] CNW "

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Shanghai bourse announces first delisting in 7 years - CER/WSJ - Apr 14, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65550

"The Shanghai Stock Exchange on Sunday said it would delist Nanjing Tanker (600087.SHA) after four consecutive years of losses, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The money-losing state-run shipping business will become the first company delisted from China's main stock exchange in seven years, an action seen as a signal of Beijing's intent to improve its stock market, cut financial risks and reduce industrial overcapacity. Nanjing Tanker's stock, which has been suspended since last year, will be allowed to resume trading next week and the shares will trade for 30 sessions before being removed from the bourse. "

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China disputes IMF's "hard landing" view - CER/R - Apr 14, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65549

"Zhu Guang Yao, a Chinese vice finance minister, bridled at the International Monetary Fund’s claim that shadow banking and poor asset quality were putting China at risk of a “hard landing,” Reuters reported.

The minister said on Saturday that though the country suffered from these issues, the IMF’s prescription to rein in risks in shadow banking and liberalize the finance sector was not based on “reality”, and that China had managed its own economic problems better than its Western counterparts. Zhu was responding to comments made by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Thursday in her Global Policy Agenda."

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Zitat von Popeye82: TNG - JORC Resource Increase Mount Peake Project -to 160.000.000t grading 0.3% V2O5, 5.0% TiO2 &23.0% Fe I/I - Oct 12, 2011

HL:

+ Updated Indicated &Inferred Resource of 160Mt grading 0.3% V2O5, 5.0% TiO2 &23.0% Fe

+ 70% of the resource, or 112Mt, in the Indicated category, available for conversion to Ore Reserves

+ High-grade zone identified along entire strike length of the deposit – grades >0.7% V2O5, 38% Fe, 12% Ti02.

+ Deposit remains open to the east – with new targets to be drilled before year-end

+ Significant Exploration Target1 -of 500.000.000 -700.000.000t with a grade range of 0.2-0.4% V2O5

+ Optimisation work proceeding well for commencement of pilot plant test work

+ Legal &Financial Due Diligence for transaction with ECE proceeding on schedule ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TNG&E=ASX&N=560916


TNG - NT Government awards "major project Status", for Mount Peake Vanadium-Titanium-Iron Project - Sep 25, 2013
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


TNG - acquires 100% of TIVAN Process - Oct 1, 2013
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


TNG - Offshore option for TIVAN processing 'boosts Mount Peake' - Mar 18, 2014

+ Technical review completed to assess the merits of locating the TIVAN® downstream processing plant for Mount Peake concentrates in Malaysia.

+ The review, carried out @AUD1:USD1 exchange rate demonstrates an enhancement to the current view of the pre-tax financial outcomes outlined in the Jul '12 Mount Peake Pre-Feasibility Study, +updated in the Feb '13 Technical Review, including:

– a reduction in capital costs, of A$43.000.000AUD
– a reduction in operating cost, of A$2/tonne
– an increase in net annual cash flow, from A$395.000.000 to A$420.000.000;
– an increase in Net Present Value(NPV8%), from A$2.600.000.000 to A$2.800.000.000; +
– an increase in pre-tax IRR, from 38% to 43%.


+ Projected financial outcomes are further enhanced, by the the effect of the falling AUD exchange rate. @an exchange rate of AUD 0.9: USD1 results showed:

– an increase in pre-tax life-of-mine revenues, from A$13.600.000.000 to A$15.600.000.000;
– an increase in pre-tax net annual cash flow, to A$496.000.000
– an increase in pre-tax Net Present Value(NPV8%), to A$3.398.000.000; +
– an increase in pre-tax IRR, to 46%.


+ International consulting firm ENVIRON engaged, to act as advisor for the
Mount Peake project in Malaysia.

+ Mount Peake Definitive Feasibility Study progressing. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


TNG signs 'MoU' with WOOJIN IND., CO., Ltd, a "leading Korean Vanadium company +one of the world’s leading suppliers of ferro-vanadium +related products", "Encompassing off-take, marketing +assistance with financing" - Mar 28, 2014

+ Non-binding MoU signed with leading Korean ferro-vanadium group WOOJIN IND., CO., Ltd for long-term strategic cooperation.

+ Woojin is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ferro-vanadium +related products.

+ The MoU will consider binding agreements on off-take of the products +by-products from TNG’s Mount Peake Vanadium-Titanium- Iron Project in the NT, including marketing +sales.

+ The agreements will be structured to assist TNG, in securing future financing for Mount Peake. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…

Drill results increase Mount Peake potential, Drilling "shows large area of thick gabbro @the East Target, similar to that which hosts the resource @Mount Peake - Apr 15, 2014

+ Assay results received from RC drilling @key regional magnetic targets @Mount Peake Vanadium Project.

+ Large area of magnetite gabbro, with vanadium +titanium mineralisation outlined @the regional East Target.

+ Mineralised gabbro found to be "up to" 270 m thick.

+ "Potential" for this to be larger than Mount Peake resource, subject to further drill testing

+ Analyses show "potential" for further resource additions.

+ Aquifer drilling positive for the future Mount Peake mine plan. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…
www.tngltd.com.au/images/tngltd---ifooveseez.pdf
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.762.705 von Popeye82 am 03.04.14 19:27:58

Zitat von Popeye82: LED Medical Diagnostics - Says VELscope Oral Health Exams 'Are Changing Patient Perceptions of “Going to the Dentist” '; "World’s leading oral health examination system having an impact on practices, as well as patients" - Jul 29, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-diagn…







LED Medical Diagnostics’ VELscope Vx® Wins Pride Institute’s “Best of Class” Award, for 3rd consecutive year - Aug 28, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-diagn…


LED Medical Diagnostics "Says Five Minutes a Year "Might" Save Your Life" - Aug 29, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-diagn…


LED Medical Announces Canadian National Distribution Agreement with Sinclair Dental, "one of the fastest growing, full-service dental suppliers in Canada" - Oct 29, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-annou…


LED Medical Announces Change to Distribution Agreement with DenMat Holdings, LLC, a "leader in high-quality dental products for dental professionals around the world" - Nov 5, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-annou…


LED Medical Announces US Distribution Agreement with Burkhart Dental Supply, "one of the most respected dental supply companies in the United States" - Dec 3, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-annou…


LED Medical Announces US Distribution Agreement with Benco Dental, the "largest privately-owned dental company in the United States" - Dec 10, 2013
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-annou…


LED Medical Signs Agreement with BC Cancer Agency +Genome BC, to Create Oral Cancer Risk-Assessment Test; Technology "to build upon $10.000.000 of National Institute of Health +TFRI Research Funding" - Jan 14, 2014
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-signs…


LED Medical Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement with Patterson Dental, a "leading distributor of dental products, equipment +technology in the U.S. +Canada" - Jan 21, 2014
www.ledmd.com/article/company-announcement/led-medical-inc-a…
www.ledmd.com/assets/media/presentations/LEDMD-v51/iframe_vi…











Zacks initiated coverage on LMD - Z - Jan 21, 2014

- Brian Marckx -
http://scr.zacks.com/files/doc_coverage/Med-Tech%20-%20Brian…


LED Medical Inc. Announces "VELscope(R) Vx Results from REALITY Review", "received a REALITY'S CHOICES rating of 4.5 stars(out of a possible 5)" - Mar 5, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/led-medical-inc-announces-…


LED Medical Inc. Announces Partnership Between LED Dental Ltd. +Ray Co., Ltd., a Subsidiary of Samsung, "one of the world's largest information technology companies, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, insurance +construction companies", to sell, install +provide support for the 'RAYSCAN α' -'Expert dental imaging system' - Apr 3, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/led-medical-inc-announces-…

LED Medical Announces New Dealer Agreement Between Subsidiary LED Dental +Two Distributors in Southeast Region of US - Apr 15, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/led-medical-announces-new-…
www.ledmd.com/assets/media/presentations/LEDMD-v51/iframe_vi…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.759.811 von Popeye82 am 03.04.14 13:21:08

Zitat von Popeye82:
Cardia Sets Up Subsidiary, to Commercialise New Technology - AI - 12-Jan-2011
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=39678
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=228184

"Cardia Bioplastics has established a 100% subsidiary CO2STARCH Pty Ltd as a vehicle to commercialise the company’s patented novel CO2 polymer – starch blending technology.

The technology uses CO2 emissions as a substitute for oil and then blends them further with starch as another substitute for oil to create a renewable and sustainable bioplastic with less reliance on fossil fuels.

Cardia launched the world’s first CO2 + Starch biodegradable carry bags in October 2010 and has since received much interest in the technology from international organisations. "


Cardia launches world’s 1st Bio-container, for nutritional supplement +cosmetics market - AI - Apr 16, 2012
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=42621
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=241144

"Cardia Bioplastics has announced that it has launched the world’s 1st food contact compliant Biohybrid™ container for the global nutritional supplement market +cosmetics industries.

Cardia is implementing a marketing strategy to launch the Bio-Containers globally. In the 1st step of this strategy, Cardia is currently working with both a US manufacturer of plastic containers +a major nutritional supplement company to launch the new Bio-Containers into the US market.

Cardia estimates that the packaging(including containers) for this industry alone represents a multi-million dollar business opportunity. This is further supported by “Research +Markets ”1 report on the US Nutritional Supplement industry which is estimated to be worth US$22.500.000.000/annum.

Cardia Bioplastics has produced “Bio-Containers” for packaging tablets +cosmetics using its new food contact approved Biohybrid™ resins. The Cardia Biohybrid™ resins are fully recyclable +comply with the US Food +Drug Administration(FDA) +EU regulatory requirements on materials +articles intended to come into contact with food.

Cardia’s Bio-Containers have been independently tested +validated to comply with the stringent performance requirements of the nutritional supplement +cosmetics industries. The Bio-Containers are well-suited to store vitamins, medical tablets, food +nutritional supplements, +cosmetic products. Bio-Containers offer excellent physical properties +shelf life for the stored products. In addition to their excellent performance, Bio-Containers require <oil to produce +have a >favourable environmental profile +carbon footprint than conventional plastic containers. "


Cardia Bioplastics - Breville, a "global designer +manufacturer of small kitchen appliances", goes green with Cardia - Mar 12, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=725407


Customs Bioplastics to market 'Bio-buddy dog waste bag ', using Cardia - Mar 14, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=725857


Cardia +University of Sydney 'explore PPC applications' - Apr 23, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=731789


Cardia signs supply contract with Ricoy Supermercados, "one of Brazil`s largest supermarket chains" - Feb 12, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=781889


Cardia wins waste management supply contract into Nanjing - Feb 17, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=782649


Cardia develops 'Biohybrid films technology' for BIB Water - Feb 27, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=785278


Ecoriginals' 'eco baby nappy' made from Cardia Compostable Tec - Mar 13, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=787971


Cardia Biohybrid bags gain EPA approval, in Maladives - Mar 17, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=788513


Cardia Tech used to develop compostable icecream sticks - Mar 19, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=788917


Supply contract for Biohybrid bags with Drogaria Araujo - Mar 24, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=789537


Organic waste diversion program extended, to Qixia District - Mar 26, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=789978


Supply contract for 'disposable compostable cutlery' - Mar 31, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=790666


" 'Leading American manufacturer' doubles orders" - Apr 3, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=791416

UK's LifeCycle Products selects Cardia as partner - Apr 15, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=792974
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=790919
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=785848

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.513.773 von Popeye82 am 24.02.14 16:15:28

Zitat von Popeye82:

Green PolkaDot Box - Announces It "Has Created a New 'Investor Awareness Portal', on Its Corporate Website GreenPolkaDotBox.com, for Use by Its 20.000 Member Families +Shareholders"; Green PolkaDot Box is "America's 1st +only membership buying club for exclusively non-GMO +organic foods. Patterned after the COSTCO business model, but only online, GPDB offers the lowest prices on clean, healthy foods - guaranteed - with FREE home delivery" - Jun 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/06/green-polk…


Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated Announces 10-Year Pact, for the Sale of Living Produce(TM) With Fresh Organics, an "international organic produce distributor headquartered of Miami, Florida" - Aug 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/13/green-polk…


1st Living Produce(TM) Growing Site 40-Acre Land Purchase Completed by Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated; site in Utah "will be one of the 1st large-scale, organic farms using aeroponic technology- in a vertical growing environment- in America" " - Oct 8, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/08/first-livi…


Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated Announces $70.000.000, 20-Year, Contract for the Sale of Living Produce(TM) With J&J Distributing of Minnesota, an "international organic produce distributor headquartered of Minneapolis, Minnesota" - Oct 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/30/green-polk…


General Mills / Cheerios New Non-GMO Position "Validates Green PolkaDot Box " "Claim" to Leadership in America's Next "Mega Trend" " - Jan 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/07/general-mi…


Green PolkaDot Box Signs Agreement With LinkTrust, the "most reliable provider of affiliate management +tracking software, which powers many of the 'most successful ad networks +online advertisers' in the affiliate marketing industry", "to Expand Affiliate Network +Accelerate Membership Growth" - Feb 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/04/green-polk…


Green PolkaDot Box Entered Into a Software Development +Marketing Agreement With DVO Enterprises, Cook'n Publications, a "15-year old company, which also publishes a HomeCook'n newsletter, that serves >300.000 subscribers" - Feb 24, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/24/green-polk…
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Green PolkaDot Box Enters Into Fundraising Agreement With Knights of Columbus, Arizona Council to Provide Clean Organic +Non-GMO Food to Needy Families Through the Saint Vincent De Paul Society, a "fraternal organization with an estimated 25.000 members in Arizona, who engage in philanthropic activities on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society" - APr 10, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/10/green-polk…


Green PolkaDot Box Partners With ShareASale, a "leading performance marketing network with >800.000 affiliates", to Expand Affiliate Network - Apr 15, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/15/green-polk…
www.greenpolkadotbox.com/investor
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=GPDB&id=1140…
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=GPDB&id=1188…

[Popeye82]

"Lifting the lid on Alternative Finance" -Interview with Greg Kofford, Founder +Director, Lanstead Partners; Followers of the natural resource markets will have noted over recent years the increasing utilisation of exotic +alternative financings options, particularly among the smaller capitalisation shares. Undeniably the natural resource markets have experienced considerable financing pressures recently +having access to money is a great relief to companies. Survival after all is key - MM/LP - Apr 8, 2014
www.miningmaven.com/mining-blog/lifting-the-lid-on-alternati…

[Popeye82]

Google "Swoops On Facebook, Again, to Snatch Solar-Powered Drones" - E.com - Apr 15, 2014

- By Michael Teague -
www.equities.com/editors-desk/stocks/technology/google-swoop…s

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.796.507 von Popeye82 am 09.04.14 22:08:23

Zitat von Popeye82:


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Launch of Flagship Product, Alkaline84, Into So. California Marketplace - Jul 23, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Marketing Efforts, With Two of S. California's Premier Specialty Food Brokers" - Jul 25, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Secures Distribution for Alkaline84, in Las Vegas - Jul 30, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/07/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Builds Momentum, With Arizona Specialty Food Broker +Launch of Regional Sales Force" - Aug 1, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84, @Three Top Southern California Retail Chains - Aug 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Debut of Alkaline84, @Albertsons Supermarkets - Aug 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Introduces Alkaline84 @Bashas' Supermarkets, Placement "Ensures Availability Throughout Key Arizona Health Oriented Water Market" - Aug 16, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "to Increase Production Capacity, to Meet "Projected" Demands" - Aug 21, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Achieves National Distribution Availability With UNFI Network, the "largest leading independent national distributor of natural, organic +specialty foods +related products including nutritional supplements, personal care items +organic produce in the United States" - Aug 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/08/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases National Distribution Footprint Through KeHE Distributors, serving >33.000 retailers across the US, Canada, Mexico, +the Caribbean - Sep 3, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Hits 48 More Stores in Arizona -- Management to Discuss Momentum During Upcoming Investor Call - Sep 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces " "LOI" to Purchase Bottling Plant" -- Today's Con-Call "Aims to Provide Market Perspective" - Sep 9, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Availability of Alkaline88 Through Amazon.com - Sep 26, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/09/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Products Now Available @Fry's Food Stores Inc., (a Division of Kroger Co.), whichs 119 Fry's Food Stores service >1.000.000 households/week - Oct 8, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Distribution Through Southern California Anheuser-Busch Affiliate, Alford Distributing Co. - Oct 10, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Product Visibility Continues to Grow With Placement at Smith's Food & Drug (a Division of Kroger Co.), "one of the nation's largest grocery retailers" - Oct 30 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Ramps Up Product Placement in Texas, Through Agreement With North Central Distributors of Dallas" - Oct 31, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/10/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Increases Oklahoma Market Position, Through Product Placement @BUY FOR LE$$ Retail Outlets", "Oklahoma's leading grocery provider of fresh, diverse, unique +economical food products" - Nov 12, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Ships Product to Two New Major Market Retailers, Company "Responds to Hispanic Retail Interest in Texas, üExpands Further Into Oklahoma" - Nov 14, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…

Alkaline Water Co. Joins With the Co-Sales Company, "Leading Western Region Independent Grocery Broker +National Network Partner" - Nov 18, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Contracts to Triple Manufacturing Capacity, in Southwest" - Nov 20, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/11/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Solidifies Presence in Texas, +Continues Eastward Expansion With Brookshire Grocery Company" - Dec 2, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Maximizes Market Penetration of South Central States", With ArchPoint Sales -- a Member of Beacon United®, a "venture of eight leading U.S. food Brokers" - Dec 5, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. "Continues Eastward Representation, With Blackford Brokerage" -A Member of Beacon United(R), "a venture of eight leading U.S. food brokers" - Dec 19, 2013
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2013/12/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Announces Broker Agreement With Co-Sales Southern California Division, division of "a leading independent grocery broker" - Jan 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Increases Texas Market Penetration With United Supermarkets Distributor Agreement, which "currently service nearly one 1.000.000 guests, every week" - Jan 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Nature's Best, the "largest privately owned wholesaler-distributor of health +natural food products in the Natural Products Industry ", to Maximize Western Distribution - Jan 30, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/01/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Hy-Vee Stores, which "ranks among the top 25 supermarket chains +the top 50 private companies in the United States", to 'Increase Midwestern Product Placement' - Feb 18, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/02/alkali…
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The Alkaline Water Company "Expands Product Manufacturing Capabilities, Via Manufacturing Agreement with Brookshire's Grocery Company", a "Texas-based regional food chain comprised of >150 store locations", by "initially producing >30 truckloads of Alkaline88 product/month, from its manufacturing facility in Texas" - Mar 6, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Company Expands Presence in the Midwest, With Product Availability @Cosentino's Markets - Mar 10, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/alkaline-water-company-expands…


The Alkaline Water Co. Specialty Retail Positioning 'Gains Momentum', Beacon United® Affiliate, Co-Sales Company "Grows Alkaline88 Product Placement in California +Wisconsin" - Mar 11, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Partners With Smart & Final Stores, which "operates ~250 grocery +foodservice stores under the "Smart & Final," "Smart & Final Extra!" +"Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice" banners in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho +northern Mexico", "to Propel Bulk Packaged Alkaline 88, Into Western US Warehouse Retail Sector" - Mar 13, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Jewel-Osco Stores, a "leading regional grocer, with 176 stores across northern, central +western Illinois, eastern Iowa, +portions of northwest Indiana, with consumers from 80 percent of all households in the Chicago metropolitan area visit a Jewel-Osco store, @least once/month", "Deliver Alkaline88, to a Thirsty Chicagoland" - Mar 24, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Gains Numero Uno "Support in LA Retail" Marketplace - Mar 27, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. Joins With Associated Food Stores, a "cooperatively owned wholesale distributor to ~500 independently owned supermarkets, in an eight state region", to Build Relations Within Independent Retail Co-Op Market - Mar 28, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/03/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Cosentino's Food Stores, "Kansas City's leading family owned +operated Stores"; Kick Up the Alkaline88 Opportunity in Kansas City - Apr 1, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/the-al…


The Alkaline Water Co. +Kalil Bottling Ready to 'Handle Growing Demand', "introduces a new single serve 700ml Bottle with a sport cap across the Company's home territory of Arizona" - Apr 3, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/the-al…


Alkaline Water Co. "Crosses the Border to Test Retail Sales, @7-Eleven Mexico" - Apr 7, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/alkali…


Alkaline Water Co. Now Available Through SUPERVALU, "one of the largest grocery wholesalers +retailers in the U.S.", a 'major component of its national marketing strategy' - Apr 9, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/alkali…

The Alkaline Water Co. Increases Manufacturing Capacity, With Installation of 'Proprietary Electrolysis Equipment' @Brookshire's Grocery Company Bottling Plant, brings the number of water processing installations to a total of three co-located facilities serving the nation. The newly installed equipment "is designed to produce >30 truckloads of Alkaline88 products each, +every month" - Apr 15, 2014
www.thealkalinewaterco.com/news/news_releases/2014/04/the-al…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9886462

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.795.875 von Popeye82 am 09.04.14 20:31:02

Zitat von Popeye82: ViXS Systems - Wyplay Media Gateway Software Running on ViXS Xcode - ViXS Systems - Sep 16, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/16/wyplay-med…


ViXS "to Integrate Latest Generation of NAGRA Security, for Delivery of Digital +Interactive Content"; ViXS is "the semiconductor pioneer in designing +developing high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics +video service provider industries". With >422 patents issued +pending worldwide, ViXS "has been recognized with a number of industry awards for innovation". ViXS is "the world leader in transcoder deployments, with >27.000.000 shipments to date, +still growing" - Sep 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/25/vixs-to-in…


Sally Daub, President +CEO of ViXS Systems Inc., Recognized as 'One of Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs' - Oct 15, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/15/sally-daub…


ViXS Ships >1.000.000 Chipsets, Designed for MoCA 2.0 into DOCSIS 3.0 Broadband Networks; ViXS XConnex™ 1000 +1030 MoCA 2.0 Ready Chipset Shipping on Networked Cable DOCSIS 3.0 Modems, with 'Major North American Cable MSO' - Dec 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/06/vixs-ships…


ViXS Begins Shipments of 'Industry's 1st SoC' to Support 'Ultra HD 4K +10-bit HEVC', XCode 6400 "Enables New Consumer Devices, with Stunning Image Color +Clarity; Leveraging the XCode 6400's unique processing architecture, equipment manufacturers §are now free to design new products, that push the boundaries of performance +feature 'ultra-low power consumption', with sleek form factors." With the processing power to handle today's software-intensive networking, display +streaming services, the XCode 6400 "empowers manufacturers to meet surging demand for 4K products +take advantage of the incredible color depth +picture clarity of 10-bit media" - Dec 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/18/vixs-begin…


Morega, a "proven provider of secure media mobility software solutions, that give service providers +consumer electronics manufacturers a better way to wirelessly deliver valuable premium video +personal media, to any device, regardless of location", Demonstrates World's 1st 'Ultra HD 4K Media Mobility Solution', on the ViXS XCode 6400 SoC Platform - Dec 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/27/morega-dem…


ViXS +Wyplay Announce 'Industry's 1st Media Gateway Solution, with Full Support for Ultra HD 4K +HEVC-Main 10', which boasts a 50% reduction in bandwidth consumption - Jan 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/02/vixs-and-w…


ViXS +Intel, "one of the world's largest +highest valued semiconductor chip makers", Develop Media Transcoding +Video Streaming, on the Comcast Reference Design Kit(RDK) Platform; ViXS transcoding is added to Intel's Golden Spring's reference design as an RDK transcoding plugin for live media steaming. Running the latest RDK software this is a self-contained complete end to end solution, providing customers a quick +cost effective means of adding media steaming to DOCSIS 3.0 based cable gateway products. The XCode 5000 family of media-processor +transcoding System on Chip(SoC) solutions allow support for single, dual +quad HD to HD transcoding, to allow operators to add flexibility to their media gateway designs. With cable distribution in North America still relying primarily on MPEG-2 for compression and transmission, it is critically important that cable gateway devices for the home are able to efficiently +cost-effectively transcode content to MPEG-4 +other streaming media formats, for delivery to IP devices inside +outside of the home - Jan 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/02/vixs-and-i…


ViXS +Quantenna, a "leader in ultra-reliable Wi-Fi networking for whole-home entertainment", Bring 4K Ultra HD TV to Life, Without Wires; ViXS XCode® Media Processor "Sets New World Standard , for Video Processing +Wireless Transmission" - Jan 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/06/vixs-and-q…


ViXS XCode 6400 SoC Powers Panasonic's, "one of the largest Japanese electronics producers", New Ultra HD 4K Television, with support for true Ultra HD 4K Decoding - Jun 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/07/vixs-xcode…


ViXS Enlists NGCodec to License 'World's 1st Silicon Proven 10-bit HEVC Decoder' for Ultra HD 4K 60p - Feb 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/20/vixs-enlis…


ViXS Signs RDK License, Brings 'Only Shipping 4K 10-bit HEVC SoC' to RDK Based Service Operators, RDK license "adds broadcast software stack, to enhance 'World's Only Shipping 10-bit 4K HEVC SoC', +accelerates the deployment of 'next generation UltraHD/4K STBs +Home Gateways' "; Sally Daub: "ViXS Systems "is leading the drive to 4K reality in the broadcast industry +by licensing RDK for use in our XCode SoC product line, it strengthens our position, as the 'solution leader throughout the industry'." By combining the media processing innovations found in the ViXS XCode SoC product line with the feature rich RDK capabilities, this enhanced platform "will help our customers accelerate the development of next generation HD/4K STBs +Home Gateways, to meet the growing demands +needs of their end consumers"." - Feb 27, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/27/vixs-signs…


ViXS Extends Its UltraHD 4K Offering, by Launching the World's 1st 'UltraHD 4Kp60 10-bit Professional Decoder'; XCodePro 330 +320 "Will Enable 'Next Generation Professional Decoder +Digital Signage Products', to Support HEVC UltraHD 4Kp60 10-bit" - Apr 1, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/01/vixs-exten…


ViXS Partners With SES, the "leader in satellite-based premium content distribution"; for World's 1st 'End-to-End Satellite Broadcast of Ultra HD 4Kp60, Using 10-Bit HEVC' - Apr 2, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/02/vixs-partn…


ViXS +Harmonic "to Demonstrate an 'End-to-End HEVC Solution', for Delivering +Displaying 'Live, UltraHD 4K 10-bit Content' " - Apr 3, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/03/vixs-and-h…


ViXS +Envivio, "one of the leading providers of broadcast quality encoders", to Showcase 'Ultra HD 4Kp60 HEVC Video Compression Solution', @NAB 2014 - APr 3, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/03/vixs-and-e…


ViXS +Toshiba, "one of the world`s largest personal computer vendors +manufacturers of semiconductors", Partner on 'Ultra HD 4K Broadcast Solution' @NAB 2014; Mitsuru Otani: "Toshiba "expects the newest ExaEdge will lead the market in 'deployable 4K Video Server solutions', +we needed a partner with 'equally innovative +commercially ready product', to make our demonstration compelling". ViXS "was the 'clear choice', because they have the '1st +only shipping SoC for Ultra HD 4Kp60 content, using 10-bit HEVC' " " - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/vixs-and-t…


ViXS Is the 'Ultra HD 4K Decoder of Choice' @NAB 2014, the "world's largest electronic media conference covering creation +consumption of media across multiple platforms", Companies Demonstrating the ViXS XCode 6400: ATEME, Cisco, Elemental Technologies, Envivio, Evertz, Harmonic +Toshiba - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/vixs-is-th…


NTT Plala, a "major Japanese IPTV Service Provider with >2.800.000 subscribers", Selects ViXS Systems to Drive Its New 'UltraHD 4K HEVC 60p "Hikari-TV" VOD Trial', Throughout Japan; ViXS 'XCode 6400 SoC' to Power 'Stream Cruiser(R) SmartTV ST4100 Series STB' Developed by Sumitomo Electric Networks, a "major Japanese Smart TV IP set-top box +broadband access equipment vendor", for NTT Plala's "Hikari-TV" VOD Trial Service; Katsumi Nagata: "NTT Plala is enabling the transition to UltraHD 4K services in Japanese content market, +we needed innovative and reliable partners such as ViXS +Sumitomo Electric Networks, to help us achieve our 'ambitious goals'. We "are excited to provide the launch of this new 'UltraHD 4K VOD service' in trials, showing the public the 'amazing' video quality they can expect from NTT Plala's 'Hikari-TV" "; Hiroaki Nishimoto: "As "a leading supplier for Smart TV IP set-top boxes +Broadband access network equipment we are 'very proud' to provide our IP-STB which uses the ViXS XCode 6400, the 'world 1st UltraHD 4K p60'(60 frames per second) +'HEVC(ITU-T H.265) IP video contents delivery with DASH(Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) over IPv6 FTTH network', for the 4Kp60 trial service of 'Hikari TV' from NTT Plala". We " "believe" 4Kp60 will be quickly adopted by 'Tier-1 carriers' in the world, +our experience with NTT Plala +ViXS will keep us in a leadership position, for 'this emerging technology' " " - Apr 9, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/09/ntt-plala-…

ViXS +Intel Team Up on 'Media Processing SoCs' to Address Cable, IPTV +Satellite Markets, Collaboration "to Deliver 'Industry's 1st Headed Video / Networking Gateway to Support 10-bit HEVC' "; R. Senderovitz: "The combination of Intel's DOCSIS +networking capabilities with ViXS 'advanced media processing +MoCA 2.0' "completes a market leading solution for service providers looking to deploy systems with the headroom, to support future services such as Ultra HD". Intel is "pleased to collaborate with ViXS, to help the industry make the 'transition to critically important technologies', such as HEVC +Ultra HD 4K"."; S. Daub: "ViXS "is thrilled to partner with Intel, to deliver 'market-leading platforms for the global content industry', driving the deployment of 'key technologies', such as Ultra HD +10-bit HEVC. ViXS brings over a decade of innovation +leadership in media processing, +we look forward to seeing customers deploy this 'exciting new platform' "." - Apr 14, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/14/vixs-and-i…
http://investor.vixs.com/files/doc_presentations/ViXS%20Pres…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Major steelmaker signs deal, for cleaner slag plant - CER/ST - Apr 15, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65560

"Qingdao Iron and Steel Group has signed a US$80.3 million (RMB500 million) deal with Singaporean construction materials firm Engro Corporation (S44.SGX) to build a slag-processing plant, The Straits Times reported, citing Qingdao Iron and Steel chief executive Wang Junting on Monday.

"As a Chinese firm, we are now interested not in rapid expansion but professionalization and using methods that are environmentally friendly," said Wang. Slag is produced during the processing of iron ore and can be used to make cement. China is pushing firms in heavy industry to clean up their production processes in a bid to combat pollution. "

[Popeye82]

Beijing seeks to revise foreign investment laws - CER/CD - Apr 15, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65561

"Chinese officials are looking to unify foreign investment laws with a national company law, ensuring that foreign ventures in China receive equal treatment with domestic companies, China Daily reported.

The National People’s Congress Standing Committee said it would accelerate research on a new corporate legal framework. Foreign companies have complained that differential treatment in investment law led to preferential treatment in business, breeding unfair competition between foreign and local enterprises. The announcement comes as China seeks to attract further foreign investment. Premier Li Keqiang pledged equal treatment to foreign companies in China last week. "

[Popeye82]

CBRC introduces tougher trust firm guidelines: Sources - CER/R - Apr 15, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65559

"Regulators in China have issued tougher guidelines governing trust companies, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources.

The new rules from the China Banking Regulatory Commission aim to reduce liquidity risks associated with off-balance-sheet wealth management products (WMPs) by forbidding trusts from operating so-called "fund pools" that enable them to fund cash payouts on maturing products with the proceeds from new WMP sales. Trust companies must also develop clear mechanisms for shareholders to provide emergency support to the trust firm during periods of liquidity stress. This appears consistent with regulators' overall approach to shadow banking, which has become an important funding source for weak borrowers. "

[Popeye82]

Iran claims right to enrich uranium to 90% level - M.com/FN/AP/GN, TEHERAN - Apr 14, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/iran-claims-right-to-enrich-uranium-to-90-lev…
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13930124000768
http://gulfnews.com/in-focus/iran-elections/iran-official-co…

"Iran’s nuclear chief has unveiled the country believes to be entitled to enrich uranium to the weapons-grade level of 90%, adding the country plans to build four new nuclear plants with the help of Russia.

In a televised interview Sunday, Ali Akbar Salehi said under the terms of the recently agreed upon treaty with the West, Teheran accepted to limit its enrichment program to the level of 5%, but noted it was a “voluntary move,” Farsnews reports.

In a different interview with the government-run daily Iran Salehi raised concerns for the fate of the country’s only running atomic power plant amid talks with the West about a final deal to curb Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.

According to AP Salehi said the country needs 50,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium and produce enough nuclear fuel to run its Bushehr power plant for a year. It currently has about 20,000 centrifuges — but only around 9,000 of them are spinning and enriching uranium. "

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Codelco " "could" tap sovereign wealth fund, for needed mine expansions", The world's No.1 copper producer needs to invest ~$30.000.000.000 in the next decade to counter dwindling ore grades in its massive mines - M.com/MC/WSJ, SANTIAGO - Apr 14, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/codelco-could-tap-sovereign-wealth-fund-for-n…
www.mch.cl/2014/04/11/keller-estamos-levantando-un-nuevo-fon…
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20140408-700201.html

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GoldSource Mines "on an ‘aggressive’ path, to year-end production" - MW/CMR, TORONTO - Apr 15, 2014

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/goldsource-mines-on-an-aggressi…

"After the February closure of a friendly merger between Eagle Mountain Gold Corp and GoldSource Mines, GoldSource president and director Ioannis Tsitos told Mining Weekly Online that it was like two pieces of a puzzle coming together to rapidly advance the Eagle Mountain gold project, in Guyana, to first production – slated for the end of the year.

Tsitos said that the company was now following an aggressive track to develop the first phase of the low-cost deposit, which would in time provide cash flow with which to expand the operation.

“We have managed to protect the project during this difficult time for the junior sector. While we needed capital to construct the Eagle Mountain project, several interested parties that wanted to partner with us approached us. Among those were the management of Mexico-focused miner SilverCrest Mines, who were also involved with GoldSource.

“Because of the fact that they already had experience to start a new operation, they were a perfect match for us. After undertaking our own diligence, it was impossible for us to say no,” Tsitos said.

Indeed so, owing to 99.8% of Eagle Mountain’s shareholders voting in favour of the merger.

Tsitos pointed out that the combined entity, continuing under the name of GoldSource, was now expecting approval of the mining permit for the 1 000 t/d first phase of the project within the next two months.

He explained that the owing to the first phase not using cyanide to leach ores, there were no environmental permitting requirements to adhere to, apart from submitting a completed environmental baseline study.

Tsitos said that the company now needed about $5-million to $6-million to construct the first phase of the operation, whereafter it would reinvest capital back in to expanding the operation to about 5 000 t/d by the third phase.

Under terms of the merger agreement, GoldSource had to, among other things, complete a $1.5-million financing. In the event, GoldSource managed to realise $2.4-million in an oversubscribed financing, lifting Tsitos’ confidence that a second financing around June would attract the necessary financial support to fund the project through to production.

The Eagle Mountain project has an existing National Instrument 43-101-compliant resource of 188 000 oz of gold in the indicated category, and 792 000 oz in the inferred category, located on 250 ha of the 5 050 ha prospecting licence.

The property is believed to hold “excellent” exploration upside and was near to initial infrastructure for development.

An estimated 40% of the gold resource is considered mineralised saprolite, which would be the initial focus of development, with the remaining 60% considered to be fresh rock. The saprolite and fresh rock both remain open in three lateral directions and to depth, showing strong mineralisation along defined edges.

Outcropping mineralised saprolite is potentially suitable for initial low-cost, low-strip ratio openpit mining and gravity processing, for which the flow charts were currently being finalised.

Tsitos said that the company was targeting an all-in cost of between $500/oz and $600/oz, ranking the project among the lowest-cost gold producers in the world. In its first phase, the project would produce about 10 000 oz/y of gold, ramping up to a hypothetical maximum output range of 70 000 oz/y to 90 000 oz/y when fully developed.

Goldsource is also engaged in exploring and developing a new coal field in Saskatchewan. It had aggressively drilled only a portion of this new thermal coal field and had discovered 17 coal deposits of various sizes with coal zone thicknesses up to 126 m within the permit area of the Border coal project.

This project has a compliant indicated resource of 117-million tonnes of coal and an inferred resource of 33-million tonnes of coal.

The company’s TSX-V-listed stock had risen some 76.92% since the start of the year, and on Tuesday changed hands at C$0.23 apiece. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.555.091 von Popeye82 am 03.03.14 15:24:06

Zitat von Popeye82: Eco-Tek Group(OTCQB) - Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' with Distributor, for Peru; Eco-Tek "is Dedicated to the development +marketing innovative +cost effective "green" lubrication products, for the transportation, industrial +marine industries, +development by their experienced chemists +engineers with extensive knowledge in the science of lubrication +related studies". Eco-Tek Group Inc. "is dedicated to formulating "cutting edge products", that make a "significant contribution to the reduction of fossil fuel consumption", without sacrificing quality or performance" - Jul 15, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces EPA Certification, of Its Eco-Tek 4 in 1 Fuel Treatment for Gasoline; S. Tunks: " 'Eco-Tek 4 in 1 Fuel Treatment' "effectively cleans +lubricates fuel injectors, fuel pumps +valves, while extending mechanical life, reducing emissions +increasing horsepower +torque." '4 in 1' "can prevent freezing in winter +has been shown to dramatically reduce fuel consumption. Management "believes" the EPA Certification provides a competitive advantage, +"should" benefit Eco-Tek, to gain entry into Big Box retailers, in North America" " - Jul 16, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ep…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Eco-Tek 'ByPass 24 Program', program "combines a blend of Eco-Tek lubricant products with our ByPass Filter System, creating an oil care program 'unique' to the marketplace". Customers who join the program pay a low monthly fee for the ByPass Filter System +receive the system, installation, +all filter supplies, oil +lab reports for a two year period; S. Tunks: "The customer "can experience "up to" $70 dollars savings/month, or more, on oil changes from the 1st month, with no up front cost". Our lubricants "are designed to enhance the engine's reliability, reduce fuel usage +carbon emissions. while our ByPass filter cleans the oil". Our trials "have gone "perfectly", +we are now announcing the program to the public" " - Jul 17, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Master Distributor Agreement', in Canada - Jul 19, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Customer Orders, in Peru - Jul 22, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Agreement With Distributor, for Northern Ontario - Aug 22, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Trial Demonstration Order', in Chile - Aug 26, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Agreement With Distributor, for Northern Quebec - Sep 16, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' for Distributor, in Chile - Oct 8, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' with Distributor, for Ukraine - Oct 22, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Orders, From Manohego Inc. Customers - Oct 28, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order, From Ukraine Distributor - Oct 31, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Successful Test Installations', in Chile - Dec 18, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Fleet Orders, from Manohego Inc. Customers - Dec 19, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order, From Chile - Dec 19, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces an 'Exclusive Agreement' With a New Distributor, for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota +Montana - Feb 26, 2014
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Six 'Eco-Tek Lube Centers', a "banner program designed to help garage owners +auto centre owners promote the environmental +performance benefits of synthetic oil, while increasing their sales +especially their profits"; S. Tunke: "Eco-Tek "provides an attractive awareness program, that assists owners in proving to their customers that using Eco-Tek synthetic products, not only help the environment, they also enhance performance, while saving the motorist "real money". We expect to have >30 program participants in our Toronto area pilot project by this summer. We "hope" to kick-off a national program, later this year"." - Feb 27, 2013
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Substantial Order', From Chile - Feb 28, 2014
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces the Establishment of a 'Booked Order Tracking System' - Mar 3, 2014
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Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order Shipment to North Central Supply LLC, Our New Distributor for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota +Montana - Apr 16, 2014
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Study: uranium miners dying, after working @Rio Tinto's Namibia mine - MT/G - Apr 16, 2014
www.mining-technology.com/news/newsstudy-uranium-miners-dyin…

"A study has found that Namibian miners who worked at Rio Tinto's Rössing mine are dying of cancers and unexplained illnesses.

The miners were digging uranium ore that was used by the UK and US militaries in the 1970s to build bombs and civil nuclear power.

According to the Guardian, one man told researchers working with Earthlife Namibia and the Labour Resource and Research Institute: "People get sick. We are seeing it in people that have worked for Rössing for a long time. They just go back and die after working at Rössing."

The study was based on questionnaires of the existing and former miners at the Rössing mine.

All of the participants of the study said that they knew some of the miners who are suffering from a disease or unknown illness linked to their work at the mine, due to high levels of dust.

A summary of the paper seen by the Guardian states that: "Two current workers are on sick leave since 2000 and 2003. One worked as a laboratory technician for 24 years and claims to have proof he was radiated."

A Rio Tinto spokesman told the newspaper: "The company keeps detailed records of the health status of its workforce from the day of employment to the day they leave the company. It therefore does not need to speculate on health issues of its employees."

Located 70km north-east of Swakopmund in Namibia, the Rössing mine is the fifth largest producer of uranium in the world and accounts for about 7% of the world's uranium oxide production. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.661.731 von Popeye82 am 19.03.14 20:40:46

Zitat von Popeye82: Sheffield Resources - Drilling Success @West Mine North - Aug 9, 2011

HL:

+ Excellent infill drilling results confirm 3.5km high-grade HMS mineralised zone @West Mine North

+ The deposit is held under three granted mining leases - potential for near-term development

+ Drilling results follow Sheffield’s acquisition of the West Mine North &Ellengail projects from Iluka &reinforce its strategy to develop multiple HMS projects in the North Perth Basin

+ Resource estimation underway &scoping studies on schedule to commence in October ´11 ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=552589


Sheffield Resources - 1.8Mt Maiden Resource @Yandanooka HMS Project; MD: "This is a terrific result for our shareholders &a great achievement by Sheffield’s exploration team, just eight months after listing. Yandanooka has many attributes which are favourable for mining - the deposit is @surface, close to established infrastructure, &has a high value mineral assemblage. We will now investigate its feasibility for near term development. Yandanooka is just one of several heavy mineral sand projects held by Sheffield in the North Perth Basin. Our strategy is to carefully evaluate each project with a view to sequential mining with a mobile plant. Importantly, Sheffield’s maiden HMS resource coincides with strengthening prices in the supply constrained titanium dioxide &zircon markets" - Aug 16, 2011

HL:

+ Maiden Resource estimated @Yandanooka HMS project: 71.75 million tonnes(Mt) @2.6% of heavy mineral(HM) containing 1.84Mt HM(Indicated &Inferred)

+ Includes 37.5Mt @3.8% HM containing 1.41Mt HM as an Indicated Resource within a High-Grade core to the deposit.

+ Yandanooka deposit is @surface, close to existing infrastructure &has a high value mineral assemblage: 11.5% zircon, 6.9% rutile, 10.2% leucoxene &61.9% ilmenite. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=553327


Sheffield REsources - Drill Results Confirm Massive Scale of McCalls HMS Deposit; MD: "These drill results are excellent, &improve on both the average grade &the dimensions of the deposit as outlined by BHP’s prior drilling; confirming our belief that McCalls is potentially a very large scale, high titanium ilmenite project, with significant zircon credits" - Sep 20, 2011

HL:

+ Results from a single drill traverse outline a 5km wide mineralised zone with consistent thickness &grade, beneath a thin layer of overburden

+ Mineralisation is open to north &south &@depth to >90m

+ Higher grades, greater thickness &lower slimes than indicated by historical BHP drilling

+ Sheffield to undertake mineral assemblage &resource estimation work in Q4 ´11 ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=557799


Sheffield Resources - 1Mt Contained HM Inferred Resource, @Ellengail, Overburden varies from 0 to 15m; Bruce McQuitty: "The Ellengail resource is an important milestone in Sheffield’s near-term strategy to build a significant mineral sands resource base in the North Perth Basin. We have a large pipeline of mineral sand projects queued for exploration &evaluation work. The West Mine North deposit, located just 3km south of Ellengail, is scheduled for resource estimation work next, followed by the large McCalls deposit" - Oct 25, 2011

HL:

+ Inferred Resource of 46.45 million tonnes(Mt) @2.2% of heavy mineral(HM),containing 1.040Mt HM estimated for the Ellengail project

+ Includes a high grade core of 11.25Mt at5.0% HM containing 560,000t HM(Inferred)

+ Ellengail has a high value mineral assemblage: 8.9% zircon, 8.7% rutile, 63.5% ilmenite &1.9% leucoxene

+ Sheffield’s resource inventory boosted to 2.88Mt contained HM, including 305,000t zircon &216,000t rutile ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=562847


West Mine North Mineral Resource Estimate, exceeds expectations; B. McQuitty: "Sheffield now has a compelling opportunity for early development of West Mine North, given the high confidence resource categories &its location on granted mining leases. We will investigate this opportunity in conjunction with scoping studies being undertaken on our nearby Ellengail &Yandanooka projects" - Nov 7, 2011

HL:

+ Total Mineral Resource of 42.58 million tonnes(Mt) @2.8% heavy mineral(HM) (Measured &Indicated), containing 1.2Mt HM estimated @West Mine North

+ Includes a high-grade component of 10.09Mt @7.7% HM containing 779,000t of HM(Measured &Indicated)

+ Valuable heavy mineral(VHM) assemblage: 7.9% zircon, 10.1% rutile, 59.2% ilmenite &6.4% leucoxene

+ Sheffield’s resource inventory increased by 36% to >4Mt of contained HM, including 394,000t of zircon &336,000t of rutile ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=565584




Large Exploration Target, @Dampier Zircon Project; project is well located with respect to infrastructure including the Great Northern Highway &the port of Derby, &falls outside the recently outlined Kimberley Heritage areas; McQuitty: "Dampier has the makings of a tier one zircon project &could become a flagship project for Sheffield. Since pegging the Dampier exploration licence in December ´10, zircon prices have almost trebled from $900/t to current levels of ~$2,600/t. This is a terrific value adding acquisition for Sheffield &credit is due to our team for seizing the opportunity"; anticipates drilling will be undertaken in Q2 ´12 - Nov 8, 2011

HL:

+ Exploration Target1 of 450 -850Mt @5–10% HM for Thunderbird prospect

+ Rio Tinto’s prior exploration indicates an average of 7.9% HM, with an average of 8% zircon in the heavy mineral assemblage

+ This equates to an average in situ zircon grade of 0.63%2 which places Dampier amongst the top tier of zircon exploration projects ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=565750
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=565769


Sheffield Resources - Large HMS Exploration Target, @Irwin, follows recently announced Mineral Resources @Sheffield‟s West Mine North, Ellengail +Yandanooka deposits, +an Exploration Target @Drummond Crossing - Feb 2, 2012

+ Exploration Target of 220.000.000 -340.000.000 tonnes @1.2% –1.6% HM @Irwin

+ Mineral assemblage testwork(QEMSCAN) indicates a high value mineral assemblage with 10.0% zircon +7.4% rutile

+ Large near-surface deposit with low slimes component -important attributes for potential dredge-mining ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=576766


Sheffield Resources - 4.400.000.000 Tonne Maiden Resource, @McCalls HMS Project, MD said the mineral resource had "far exceeded expectations in terms of size +the contained tonnages of zircon +ilmenite"; Bruce McQuitty: "The key feature of the deposit is that it contains >40.000.000 tonnes of chloride grade ilmenite. As such it ranks as one of the largest accumulations of chloride grade ilmenite in the world. We regard McCalls as a strategic asset with potential to deliver a consistent long term supply of feedstock for chloride route or synthetic rutile processing. This sizable maiden Resource @McCalls, together with our large-scale zircon-rich Dampier project +a growing(HMS) resource base @Eneabba, firmly positions Sheffield as a fast-emerging +significant Australian mineral sands company" - Feb 20, 2012

+ Maiden Inferred Mineral Resource of 4.400.000.000 tonnes @1.2% heavy mineral

+ Mineral assemblage comprises 43.000.000 tonnes of high-TiO2 ilmenite +3.500.000 t of zircon

+ Potential for consistent, long-term supply of chloride-grade ilmenite to the pigment industry

+ Scoping study commenced, further drilling planned for Q2 ´12 ...
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/pdf/1202_20_4.4billiontonnemai…


Sheffield Resources - advanced mineral sands explorer with high quality assets located in Western Australia. 1st production "is targeted for ´15. Justifing the recommendation of speculative BUY" - BIR - Apr12


+ Eneabba scoping study "indicates the potential for "robust returns" "

+ Pre-feasibility study underway -1st production targeted for ´15

+ 12.500m Dampier drilling campaign to commence imminently

+ Dampier, with an exploration target of 450.000.000 -840.000.000 tonnes @5 –10% VHM, "has the potential to become a ‘company maker’ " -with a maiden JORC resource expected in early in Q4 ´12

+ McCalls project "offers Sheffield Resources a substantial long term supply option" with a current JORC resource of 4.400.000.000 tonnes @1.2% HM. While the grade of the heavy minerals is <than that of Eneabba +Dampier, the mineral assemblage has a high concentration(~80.8%) of titanium rich ilmenite. The total contained ilmenite in this deposit is currently 43.000.000 tonnes(with further exploration potential) -"making this one of the largest accumulations of chloride grade ilmenite in the world."

+ Strong project pipeline for future development

+ Mineral sands pricing are elevated +likely to remain so ...
www.vision6.com.au/download/files/37174/1679114/Article%203.…


Sheffield Resources - Eneabba Project Resource Inventory Exceeds 5.000.000 Tonnes Heavy Mineral; B. McQuitty: "Durack adds substantially to our Eneabba project resource inventory +vaults us >the 5.000.000 tonne contained heavy mineral milestone. Importantly, Durack is a zircon-rich deposit with >14% zircon in the mineral assemblage. Sheffield "continues to deliver on its strategy of building an inventory of near-surface high value zircon +rutile-rich heavy mineral sand deposits" which "will add flexibility +mine life to the rapidly expanding Eneabba project" " - Aug 28, 2012

+ Maiden Mineral Resource for Durack prospect of 65.300.000 Tonnes @1.8% heavy mineral(HM), containing 1.200.000 Tonnes HM(Indicated +Inferred)

+ Includes a higher grade component of 24.200.000 t @3.0% HM(Indicated +Inferred)

+ Durack has the highest zircon content(14%) of the 4 deposits in Sheffield’s Eneabba Project resource inventory

+ Eneabba Project resource base now contains >5.000.000 t of heavy mineral ...
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/pdf/1208_28_durack_2012_resour…


Sheffield Resources - Large High Grade Maiden Resource, For Thunderbird Hms Deposit -of 1.370.000.000 tonnes @6.1 per cent heavy minerals(HM) I/I, mineralisation remains open in all directions; Thunderbird is 1/2 HMS occurrences, within Sheffield’s Dampier project, located on crown land on the Dampier Peninsula, about 60km west of the port @Derby, +25km north of the sealed Great Northern Hwy, joining Derby +Broome; B. McQuitty: "Thunderbird has a large tonnage, high grade resource, close to surface -these three qualities "position Thunderbird as a "globally significant" mineral sands deposit". To deliver such a large maiden resource, within 15 months of the grant of the tenement, is " a great achievement by our exploration team +an outstanding result for our shareholders." The next key milestone, expected in Q1 ´13, is results of metallurgical testwork, currently being performed on a six tonne bulk sample from Thunderbird. Results from this work will pave the way for Scoping Studies, to commence in Q2 ´13. Importantly, the mineralisation @Thunderbird remains open in all directions. Next year’s drilling campaign will target extensions to the deposit +provide an initial test of the Argo deposit, located 12 kilometres to the west" - Dec 18, 2012

KPs:

+ Mineral Resource for Thunderbird of 1.370.000.000 tonnes @6.1% heavy mineral(HM)(Indicated +Inferred), containing 5.700.000 tonnes zircon, 1.300.000t rutile, 3.600.000t leucoxene +24.000.000t ilmenite

+ Includes a higher grade component -of 517.000.000t @10.1% HM(Indicated +Inferred)

+ Thunderbird is "a globally significant discovery", "defining a new mineral sands province"

+ Metallurgical testwork(due Q1 ´13) to pave the way, for scoping studies, to commence in Q2 ´13 ...
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/pdf/121218_thunderbird_dec2012…


Sheffield Resources - Yandanooka Resource Upgrade -to 95.900.000tonnes @2.3% HM M/I/I - Jan 30, 2013
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/pdf/130130_yandanooka_jan2013_…


Sheffield Resources - Major New Potash Discovery in WA's Mid-West - Jul 19, 2013
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/pdf/130719_potash_rcdrill_resu…


Sheffield Resources wins "Best Emerging Company" award - MA - Aug 8, 2013

- C. Latimer -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/sheffield-resources-wins-bes…
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/pdf/1308_08_sfx%283%29.pdf

" Sheffield Resources won the Best Emerging Company award at Diggers & Dealers's annual gala dinner last night.

Bruce McQuitty, Sheffield's managing director accepted the award on behalf of the company.

Its chairman Will Burbury said the company was honoured to have received the award.

"This award not only recognises the exceptional exploration success that the company has achieved in a relatively short time frame (since listing on the ASX in December 2010), but also the vision and commitment of our small dedicated team," he said.

Sheffield is undertaking a second drilling campaign at its Thunderbird deposit in the Canning Basin.

According to the company its maiden drilling campaign at the project established Thunderbird as one of the largest and highest grade mineral sands deposits uncovered in the last decade. "


Sheffield Resources - "Record Grades, From World Class Thunderbird Deposit"; drills "up to" 19.5m @21.0% HM, Thick, high grade mineralised zone outlined over 6km x2.5km area, +remains open down-dip - Nov 25, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SFX&E=ASX&N=658869


Sheffield Doubles Total Mineral Resources @Thunderbird -to 2.620.000.000 tonnes @ 6.5% heavy mineral(HM) M/I/I, "one of the largest accumulations of zircon in the world" - Mar 19, 2014
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/140…

Thunderbird Scoping Study "Delivers 'Exceptional Results' " - Apr 15, 2014

+ Scoping Study "demonstrates Thunderbird is a world class, long life bmineral sands project, that is anticipated to provide 'exceptional financial returns', with modest capital requirements."

+ 'Projected +estimated' production +financial parameters are as follows:

-Initial mine life of 32 years, 'targeting' 1st production in 2017

- Life of mine(LOM) revenue of $10.000.000.000

- LOM operating cash flow of $5.000.000.000*($204.000.000/anno for 1st 10 years of production)

- Average LOM annual EBITDA of $140.000.000($187.000.000/anno for 1st 10 years of production)

- Pre-production capital expenditure of $257.000.000 plus $37.000.000 of contingency, with identified opportunities that "may" reduce capital expenditure

- Capital payback in 2.0years

- Average annual production of 118.200 tonnes zircon, 545.000 tonnes ilmenite, +21.700 tonnes of HiTi80 leucoxene(circa 8% +4% of global zircon +ilmenite markets respectively)

- Very low LOM strip ratio, of 0.6:1(1st 10 years 0.2:1)


+ Scoping study incorporates only Indicated +Measured Mineral Resources

+ 'Considerable upside potential' –high grade Inferred Resources excluded from the current study +mineralisation remains open in several directions

+ Pre-feasibility studies commenced, with completion 'anticipated' Q1 `15 ...
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/140…
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/131…
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/QUA…

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Dalradian Resources - Announces Updated Mineral Resource Estimate @Curraghinal: 3.491.800 Ounces @~9.89g/t M/I/I, deposit remains open in all directions - Apr 16, 2014
www.dalradian.com/news-and-events/news-releases/news-release…

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DOE announces $10.000.000 in new funding " "aims" @$3/gal advanced biofuels" - BD/DoE - Apr 16, 2014
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/04/15/doe-announces-10m-…

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Renewable Energy Needed, to Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change - CT/IRENA/IPPC - Apr 16, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/04/15/more-renewable-energy-nee…

"The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reinforced the call to action from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to limit global atmospheric temperature increase and avert catastrophic climate change in a statement issued today. The transition to a sustainable global energy mix must be accelerated, the Agency said, in order to reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 40-70 percent compared with 2010 by 2050. According to the statement release by IRENA, renewable energy is the most economically viable and technologically proven option to keep CO2 levels below the widely accepted threshold of 450 parts per million (ppm).

“The latest report by the IPCC reconfirms that averting catastrophic climate change is possible if we act now. But we need to act decisively. Renewable energy, in combination with energy efficiency, provides the most affordable and technologically mature path to bring about the necessary change,” Adnan Z. Amin, IRENA’s Director-General, said at the opening of the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai. “The accelerated deployment of renewable energy significantly reduces energy-related carbon dioxide emissions at a reasonable cost, and also provides other benefits, including enhanced energy security, more local jobs and value-creation, and a cleaner and healthier environment.”

With an average concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere of 398 ppm at the beginning of 2014, renewable energy provides a path to lower energy-related CO2 emissions and will help prevent a buildup of atmospheric CO2 beyond 450ppm, the widely accepted threshold to keep global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2100.

Based on the world’s current path, annual global energy-related CO2 emissions will rise from 30 gigatons (Gt) in 2010 to 41.4 Gt in 2030, according to IRENA estimates. The IRENA global roadmap for a transition to a sustainable energy future,“REmap 2030”, due to be published in May, shows that renewable energy can reduce emissions by 8.6 Gt to an estimated 32.8 Gt in 2030. Based on numbers from the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency can yield an additional 7.3 Gt reduction, resulting in global energy-related CO2 emissions of 25.5 Gt by 2030. In addition to improvements in energy efficiency, this path would include a quadrupling of the share of modern renewable energy sources in the global energy mix by 2030.

The renewable energy transition also has positive socio-economic impacts. Investments in renewable energy will create an additional 11 million jobs globally by 2030, and reduce the dependence on imported energy. Accounting already for around half of all new additions to power generation capacity worldwide, renewable technologies are the most economic solution for new capacity in an increasing number of countries and regions. Renewable energy has entered into a virtuous circle of falling costs, increased deployment and accelerated technological progress.

IRENA emphasized that the world needs concrete actions and partnerships to mitigate climate change. In this context IRENA welcomed the upcoming Abu Dhabi Ascent to the Summit, a high-level meeting hosted by the United Arab Emirates on May 4 and 5 to generate momentum for the UN Climate Summit in September. The Abu Dhabi Ascent focuses on tangible actions and partnerships for countries, businesses and organizations. "

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Solar Harvesting Windows Possible, With Advances in Semiconductors - CT/YE360/LANL - Apr 16, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/04/16/solar-harvesting-windows-…

"New semiconductor technology is advancing the development of house windows that could double as solar panels, according to scientists from Los Alamos National Lab and Italy. Their research into so-called “quantum dots” — ultra-small bits of semiconductors that transmit energy extremely efficiently and can be tuned toward specific colors — shows that quantum dots can be used in transparent materials to harvest sunlight with efficiencies comparable to standard solar panels.

When highly transparent materials are embedded with quantum dots, they are known as luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs); the structures can absorb sunlight and re-radiate it at longer wavelengths directed toward the edge of the slab, where the energy is collected by a solar cell.

“The LSC serves as a light-harvesting antenna that concentrates solar radiation collected from a large area onto a much smaller solar cell, and this increases its power output,” the lead researcher explained. In tests using large LSC slabs (sized in tens of centimeters), researchers reported harvesting photons at roughly 10 percent efficiency. Typical photovoltaic solar panels have an average efficiency of about 15 percent."

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Fossil Fuel Industry’s "Tired Battle Against Clean Energy Is Also A Losing One" - CT/EDF - APr 15, 2014

- James D. Marston -
http://cleantechies.com/2014/04/15/fossil-fuel-industrys-tir…
http://blogs.edf.org/energyexchange/2014/04/14/fossil-fuel-i…

"The assault on successful renewable energy legislation continues, long after the facts have proven that state renewable policies deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy solutions that the majority of Americans support. Apparently, the fossil fuel industry and its so-called “free market” allies didn’t get the memo .

There’s a great line in the opening scene of Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator where a soldier says to his general, as they are about to slaughter an overmatched foe, “People should know when they’re conquered.” The general replies, “Would you? Would I?”

So I can’t really blame the fossil fuel industry for fighting old battles in an effort to undo approaches that have increased investment in renewable energy in states around the country, created thousands of jobs, and continue to lower energy costs with each passing day.

The usual targets of their attacks are state laws that require a certain percentage of the state’s total energy generation to come from renewable sources like solar, wind, or hydropower. Ohio is the most recent battleground, where state legislators began hearing testimony last week on S.B. 310, a law that would freeze Ohio’s energy efficiency and renewable energy standards at their 2014 levels. Sometimes called renewable portfolio standards (RPS) or renewable energy standards (RES), these laws are in place in 30 states. They have not only proven economically successful across the country, but they are popular in both red and blue states alike.

Just last month, for example, a scientific poll found that Kansas’ 2009 renewable energy law enjoys overwhelming support across political lines: 73% of Republicans, 75% of Independents, and 82% of Democrats support the law. In fact, two-thirds of those polled said they would support increasing the state’s renewable energy law, even if it increased their energy bills.

This is Kansas, mind you – not California – whose State Legislature is virtually 100% conservative Republican.

In Texas, which is the largest generator of wind energy in the country, the Republican comptroller has touted the state RPS as an economic driver: “After the RPS was implemented, Texas wind corporations and utilities invested $1 billion in wind power, creating jobs…and increasing the rural tax base.”

Everyone knows that Texas’ history is deeply rooted in oil and gas. But the state RPS is popular among elected officials that have witnessed the remarkable economic boom it sparked. Texas has already surpassed the RPS goal set for 2015. More than 1,300 companies employ more than 100,000 Texans in industries directly and indirectly related to renewable energy.

The state’s Public Utilities Commission concluded that mass deployment of wind reduces the price of electricity for the entire market – each 1,000 MW of wind lowers the wholesale price of electricity by $2.38/MWh.

Colorado’s program has also been a success. The American Wind Energy Association estimates that the state’s RPS is supporting nearly 4,000 direct and indirect jobs and generating a billion dollars in capital investment along with millions in leasing revenue for landowners who benefit from the policy.

There are other analyses, too, that show that RPS laws actually reduce energy prices, and the overall cost of renewable energy continues to fall. Solar panel prices dropped 60% between 2011 and mid-2012 – and they continue to plummet. Austin Energy is in talks to purchase half a billion dollars of solar energy from SunEdison at an astoundingly cheap $50/MWh (for comparison, natural gas is currently priced at more than $65/MWh).

But still, the attacks keep coming, full of questionable studies from fossil fuel-funded think tanks.

I can’t blame them. I’ve been fighting for what I believe in for decades, and I’ve had more defeats than wins. But I never gave up, and neither will the fossil fuel companies. What’s different now, however, is that the evidence against them is so convincing that voters, energy customers, and most everyone else recognize that opposition to renewable energy is based on lost corporate profits. Cries of “higher energy costs” and “lost jobs” are no longer credible arguments against the clean energy revolution. They may never know they’ve been conquered, but everyone else will.


About the author:

James D. Marston, Vice President, US Climate and Energy, Environmental Defense Fund
Jim Marston is the founding director of the Texas office of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), located in Austin, where he has served since its beginning in 1988. "

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U.S. Renewables To Hit 16% Generation by 2018 –'Way Faster Than EIA Projections' - CT/EIA/SD/NIRS - APr 15, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/04/15/us-renewables-will-hit-16…
www.nirs.org/alternatives/sundayforecast414.pdf
www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/er/pdf/0383er%282014%29.pdf

"Renewable energy naysayers often cite U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) projections, which currently show that renewable energy sources will provide only 16% of the nation’s net electrical generation by 2040. But in a new 32-page study, released today, the SUN DAY Campaign challenges the EIA’s assertions on the slow growth of renewable energy generation and, using EIA’s own previously published data, the independent analysis shows it’s more likely the 16% level will actually be reached within just five years.

In its “early release overview” of the Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (published December 16, 2013 with the final release of the full AEO2014 now slated for April 30, 2014), the EIA’s Reference Case foresaw renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) accounting for just 16% of the nation’s net electrical generation by 2040.

However, EIA’s own published data for the 11-year period – January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2013 – reveals that the percentage of the nation’s net electrical generation represented by renewable energy has expanded from less than 9% in 2004 to nearly 13% in 2013 – i.e., within a decade. Given the relatively consistent growth trends of the past decade (or longer) for most renewable energy sources and their rapidly declining costs, it seems improbable that it will require another 27 years to grow from 13% to 16%.

Thus, EIA’s forecast is not just unduly conservative; almost certainly, it is simply wrong.

In fact, if the trends reflected in EIA data from the past decade continue, renewable energy sources could increase to as much as 13.5% of net U.S. electrical generation in 2014, to 14.4% in 2015, to 15.3% in 2016, and reach or exceed 16.0% no later than 2018 – i.e., within five years and not the 27 years forecast by EIA. At worst, they would reach 16% by 2020.

“Inasmuch as policy makers in both the public and private sectors – as well as the media and others – rely heavily upon EIA data when making legislative, regulatory, investment, and other decisions, underestimation can have multiple adverse impacts on the renewable energy industry and, more broadly, on the nation’s environmental and energy future,” noted Ken Bossong, Executive Director of the SUN DAY Campaign. “Consequently, EIA is doing a serious disservice to the public by publishing analyses that are inherently inconsistent with its own historical data and near-term projections.”

The full 32-page report includes the assumptions and projections made, on a technology-by-technology basis, using EIA data. In addition, following the projections provided for each technology is a listing of recent studies and news reports that offer alternative or complementary scenarios – many of which are more aggressive than those provided by the SUN DAY Campaign. These additional studies suggest that even SUN DAY’s analysis may prove to be unduly conservative. "

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"Ivory Towers Need Toppling, But Google Is Watching"; For a country that 238 years ago was established by a bunch of disenfranchised +landless commoners seeking to throw off the shackles of oppression represented by ‘taxation without representation”, the United States today certainly urinates in the face of those founding fathers +mothers +their ideals - ML - APr 16, 2014
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China's plan for iron-ore giants hard to make the grade - MW/R, SHANGHAI - Apr 16, 2014
www.miningweekly.com/article/chinas-plan-for-iron-ore-giants…

"China's bid to slash its dependence on foreign iron-ore miners by creating its own mega producers risks running aground before it starts due to high costs and poor quality of ore. Instead, overseas suppliers may end up shipping more to their top market.

For two decades, China has been trying to reduce its reliance on iron-ore supplied by top producers Vale, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton without much success because the price of the ore it produces is higher.

These global miners are boosting output to capture more of the Chinese market through massive expansion schemes to increase their dominance. BHP on Wednesday lifted its annual iron-ore production guidance to 217-million tonnes, while Rio Tinto is close to mining 300-million tonnes a year and Brazil's Vale is targeting more than 360-million tonnes.

In an effort to make its own iron-ore mining more efficient, China, which buys more than two thirds of the world's iron-ore, is drafting a plan to create six to eight domestic iron-ore miners by 2025, each with an annual capacity of more than 30-million tonnes, state news agency Xinhua has reported.

Beijing wants Anshan Iron & Steel Group, a steelmaker with its own iron-ore mines, and the Metallurgical Mines' Association of China (MMAC) to lead the plan. A draft is expected by year end to be submitted to the State Council for approval.

However, combined production would at best amount to only a third of total demand, making a target to cut imports to below half of China's requirement within 10 years look impossible and suggests big global miners may have to ship even more.

While Chinese iron-ore production continues to grow every year, the low quality of the ore is forcing miners to dig deeper and bloating costs even more.

"The only way for the new integrated miners to compete against top miners is if they can slash their costs, but I do not expect this can happen," said a senior official at a medium-sized Chinese miner with annual output of 2-3 million tonnes.

"Chinese resources require deeper and deeper digging, and grades are falling, meaning both mining and beneficiation (crushing and separating ore) costs are increasing," said the official, who declined to be named due to a company policy of not speaking to media.

The average iron content of ore in China fell to 21.5% last year from 31.2% 10 years earlier, said Pan Guocheng, chief executive of China Hanking Holdings, a privately owned mainland miner.

In contrast, iron content for most Australian and Brazilian ore tops 57%. This lifts the average cost for Chinese miners to $105/t, with some spending as much as $140, compared with $60-$65 including delivery for Australian and Brazilian ores, according to MMAC.


CLOSING MINES

If the iron-ore price drops below $100, then 40% to 50% of Chinese miners could close their mines and cut output by about 150-million tonnes, Pan said at a conference in February.

At around $117/t currently, iron-ore has lost nearly 13% of its value this year and is down about 40% from a peak of almost $200 in February 2011.

Since 2003, China has also urged its steelmakers to cut their dependence on Vale, Rio Tinto and BHP by investing in new mines globally, with the aim of sourcing at least 40% of imports from China-owned projects. However, with high costs and weaker prices, projects have struggled to get off the ground.

A 25% tax on sales is another disincentive for Chinese miners, while Australian and Brazilian miners are taxed at a rate of only 4% to 5%.

China's iron-ore output rose 4%to 183.3-million tonnes in the first two months, slowing from 13.5% growth in the same period last year, official data showed.

More stringent environmental protection measures targeting China's highly polluting steel sector are also forcing mills to look for higher-grade imported iron ore.

Jeffrey Landsberg, managing director of US-based Commodore Research & Consultancy, said low spot iron-ore prices, driven by ongoing production expansions, would continue to tip the market in favour of the big foreign suppliers.

"We anticipate that low iron ore prices will continue to put pressure on iron-ore production growth in China this year, and that Chinese iron-ore import growth will finish the year well above Chinese iron ore production growth," he said. "

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Sales @world's largest rare earth firm halves, profits evaporate, Baotou says WTO ruling will only increase pain for the industry - M.com/X - Apr 16, 2014

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www.mining.com/sales-for-worlds-largest-rare-earth-firm-halv…
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-04/16/c_1332677…

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Beijing weakens yuan reference rate - CER/SCMP - Apr 17, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65573

"China lowered the yuan reference rate to its weakest level since September despite criticism from the US that Beijing was artificially holding down its currency, South China Morning Post reported.

This year the onshore yuan has depreciated 2.8%, owing to growing concerns over China's economic slowdown and the stability of its financial system. In response, the US treasury released a report on Tuesday which accused China of weakening its exchange rate but went short of calling it a currency manipulator. Chinese officials said they would continue to push for exchange rate reform."

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China hits back @US MH370 criticism - CER/SCMP/GT/NYT - Apr 17, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65572

"China responded angrily to mainstream US newspapers criticizing Beijing for late and tepid efforts to search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370, South China Morning Post reported, citing state-controlled Global Times and foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying.

On Wednesday, Hua called a Monday report in The New York Times accusing Beijing of dragging its feet an irresponsible and pointless provocation, and Global Times defended the nation's stance on Wednesday. Another report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday highlighted what it called China's “reluctance” to partner with others in the search. "

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French utility blamed for water pollution in NW China - CER/R/CNR - Apr 17, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65570

"Chinese authorities blamed French utility Veolia Environnement (VIE.EPA) for dangerous levels of benzene in the tap water in the northwestern city of Lanzhou, Reuters reported, citing state media on Wednesday.

Benzene, a cancer-inducing chemical, had been found in tap water supplied by the firm at 20 times above national safety levels, forcing the city to turn off supplies in one district and warn other residents not to drink tap water for the next 24 hours. China National Radio quoted a Lanzhou government spokesman saying “there were supervision problems within Veolia Water Company related to water quality and safety.” "

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9.100.000 U.S. Residential Properties Seriously Underwater in 1st Quarter, Lowest Level in Two Years, 17 Percent of U.S. Properties Seriously Underwater, Down From 26 Percent Year Ago; 9.900.000 Properties With 50 Percent Equity or More, Up From 9.100.000 in Q4 2013; 35 Percent of Residential Properties in Foreclosure Process With Positive Equity - SH/RT, IRVINE - APr 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/17/9-1-millio…

" RealtyTrac® (www.realtytrac.com), the nation's leading source for comprehensive housing data, today released its U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report for the first quarter of 2014, which shows that 9.1 million U.S. residential properties were seriously underwater -- where the combined loan amount secured by the property is at least 25 percent higher than the property's estimated market value -- representing 17 percent of all properties with a mortgage in the first quarter.

The first quarter negative equity numbers were down to the lowest level since RealtyTrac began reporting negative equity in the first quarter of 2012. In the fourth quarter of 2013, 9.3 million residential properties representing 19 percent of all properties with a mortgage were seriously underwater, and in the first quarter of 2013 10.9 million residential properties representing 26 percent of all properties with a mortgage were seriously underwater. The recent peak in negative equity was the second quarter of 2012, when 12.8 million U.S. residential properties representing 29 percent of all properties with a mortgage were seriously underwater.

The universe of equity-rich properties -- those with at least 50 percent equity -- grew to 9.9 million representing 19 percent of all properties with a mortgage in the first quarter, up from 9.1 million representing 18 percent of all properties with a mortgage in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Another 8.5 million properties were on the verge of resurfacing in the first quarter, with between 10 percent negative equity and 10 percent positive equity. This segment represented 16 percent of all properties with a mortgage in the first quarter. That was compared to 8.3 million properties representing 17 percent of all properties with a mortgage in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Fewer distressed properties had negative equity in the first quarter, with 45 percent of all properties in the foreclosure process seriously underwater -- down from 48 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 and down from 58 percent in the first quarter of 2013. Conversely, the share of foreclosures with positive equity increased to 35 percent in the first quarter, up from 31 percent in the fourth quarter and up from 24 percent in the third quarter of 2013.

"U.S. homeowners are continuing to recover equity lost during the Great Recession, but the pace of that recovering equity slowed in the first quarter, corresponding to slowing home price appreciation," said Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac. "Slower price appreciation means the 9 million homeowners seriously underwater could still have a long road back to positive equity.

"The relatively high percentage of foreclosures with equity is surprising to many because it would seem homeowners with equity could easily avoid foreclosure by leveraging that equity by refinancing or with an equity sale of the home," Blomquist noted. "But many distressed homeowners with equity may not realize they have equity and in some cases have vacated the property already, assuming that foreclosure is inevitable."

"Underwater properties have become an insignificant part of the housing market in Orange County," said Chris Pollinger, senior vice president of sales at First Team Real Estate, covering the Southern California market. "Out of the nearly 40,000 properties we currently have listed only about 3,000 of those are distressed or short sale properties, proving that the continual rise in home prices is relieving the housing market of underwater homeowners."


Markets with most negative equity

States with the highest percentage of residential properties seriously underwater in the first quarter were Nevada (34 percent), Florida (31 percent), Illinois (30 percent), Michigan (29 percent), and Ohio (27 percent).

Major metropolitan statistical areas (population 500,000 or more) with the highest percentage of residential properties seriously underwater were Las Vegas (37 percent), Lakeland, Fla., (36 percent), Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Fla., (35 percent), Cleveland (35 percent), Akron, Ohio (34 percent), and Detroit (33 percent).


Markets with most resurfacing equity

Major metro areas with the highest percentage of resurfacing equity -- between negative 10 percent and positive 10 percent -- were Louisville, Ky., (37 percent), Columbia, S.C. (28 percent), Colorado Springs, Colo., (28 percent), Little Rock, Ark., (28 percent), and Tulsa, Okla., (27 percent).

"Homeowners are no longer underwater on their homes like they were at the peak of 2012," said Sheldon Detrick, CEO of Prudential Detrick/Alliance Realty, covering the Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla., markets. "Low housing inventory and more buyers are causing home prices to rise and sell over list price, giving homeowners who are moderately underwater a chance to avoid the foreclosure process."


Markets with most equity-rich properties

Major metro areas with the highest percentage of equity rich properties -- those with at least 50 percent equity -- were San Jose, Calif., (39 percent), Honolulu (35 percent), San Francisco (35 percent), Poughkeepsie, N.Y., (34 percent), and Los Angeles (32 percent).


Markets with most positive-equity foreclosures

Major metro areas with more than 50 percent of properties in foreclosure with equity included Denver (64 percent), Boston (58 percent), Minneapolis (58 percent), Houston (54 percent), and Washington, D.C. (52 percent).

"Home prices continue to rise due to record-low inventory levels. Our median closing price is now up to $313,846, which is substantially higher than it was a year ago, so there is no question that there are significantly fewer people who are underwater on their homes," said Phil Shell, a managing broker at RE/MAX Alliance, covering the Denver, Colo. market.

"The short sale market really dried up about nine months ago, but we do still see some short sale transactions with higher-priced homes in the $700,000 to $800,000 plus range," added Heidi Greer, also a managing broker at RE/MAX Alliance.


Report methodology

The RealtyTrac U.S. Home Equity & Underwater report provides counts of residential properties based on several categories of equity -- or loan to value (LTV) -- at the state, metro and county level, along with the percentage of total residential properties with a mortgage that each equity category represents. The equity/LTV calculation is derived from a combination of record-level open loan data and record-level estimated property value data, and is also matched against record-level foreclosure data to determine foreclosure status for each equity/LTV category.


Definitions

Deeply underwater: Loan to value ratio of 125 percent or above, meaning the homeowner owed at least 25 percent more than the estimated market value of the property.

Equity Rich: Loan to value ratio of 50 percent or lower, meaning the homeowner had at least 50 percent equity.

Foreclosures w/Equity: Properties in some stage of the foreclosure process (default or scheduled for auction, not including bank-owned) where the loan to value ratio was 100 percent or lower.


Report License

The RealtyTrac U.S. Foreclosure Market Report is the result of a proprietary evaluation of information compiled by RealtyTrac; the report and any of the information in whole or in part can only be quoted, copied, published, re-published, distributed and/or re-distributed or used in any manner if the user specifically references RealtyTrac as the source for said report and/or any of the information set forth within the report.


Data Licensing and Custom Report Order

Investors, businesses and government institutions can contact RealtyTrac to license bulk foreclosure and neighborhood data or purchase customized reports. For more information contact our Data Licensing Department at 800.462.5193 or [e-mail].


About RealtyTrac Inc.

RealtyTrac is a leading supplier of U.S. real estate data, with nationwide parcel-level records for more than 125 million U.S. parcels that include property characteristics, tax assessor data, sales and mortgage deed records, Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and 20 million active and historical default, foreclosure auction and bank-owned properties. RealtyTrac's housing data and foreclosure reports are relied on by the Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury Department, HUD, numerous state housing and banking departments, investment funds as well as millions of real estate professionals and consumers, to help evaluate housing trends and make informed decisions about real estate. "

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Spring 2014 "5-Minute Guide to Canada", 7 Canadian companies land $500K seed grants via the CCEMC Grand Challenge - a new vision document appears from CRFA - Bioindustrial Innovation Canada is born - +Ontario celebrates getting off coal. "Here's a guide to Canada's 'Big Spring' - +all that cash in the Grand Challenge"
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/04/17/canada-biofuels-di…
www.ninesights.com/community/ccemc/grand-challenge

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The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association(CRFA) released a comprehensive new plan for Canada's renewable fuels industry +emerging bioeconomy. The goal of the CRFA's new document, aptly entitled 'Evolution +Growth', is to help Canada capitalize on the sizable economic +environmental benefits of its domestic biofuels industry +"set a clear pathway forward for continued growth +expansion"
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/04/17/canada-biofuels-di…
www.evolutionandgrowth.ca/PDFs/EVO-ENG-total.pdf

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Codexis - LifeSci Advisors Initiates Coverage - Apr 17, 2014
www.lifesciadvisors.com/clientinfo/codexis/Codexis__LifeSci_…

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Zitat von Popeye82: Kazax Minerals - Announces Initial Resource Estimate, of Lomonosovsky Iron Magnetite Project: 444.200.000tonnes @~36.1% Total Iron, mineralisation remains open @depth +along the lateral extents - Jan 14, 2013
www.kazaxmineralsinc.com/i/pdf/nr/2013-01-14_NR.pdf

Kazax Announces Upgrade in Mineral Resources Classification @Lomonosovskoye Project: 506.500.000tonnes @~30.3% Fe M/I/I - Apr 17, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/kazax-announces-upgrade-mi…

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New Volvos will get AT&T connectivity starting this summer; Volvo has struck a deal with AT&T to embed wireless connectivity into its model year 2015 vehicles. AT&T will provide the internet link for Volvo's new Sensus infotainment system +its telematics services - GO - Apr 16, 2014

- K. FItchard -
http://gigaom.com/2014/04/16/new-volvos-will-get-att-connect…

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Sponsored post: Advertising can be so much more than a clickthrough; Building an advertising-based business from scratch is hard. When we 1st decided that a platform should have non-traditional advertising, people thought we were crazy(they still do!). We could have plastered our pages with annoying, intrusive banners +hit the jackpot. But we took the long road instead, putting discovery @the center - GO - Apr 17, 2014
http://gigaom.com/2014/04/17/advertising-can-be-so-much-more…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.831.923 von Popeye82 am 15.04.14 23:41:39

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Green PolkaDot Box - Announces It "Has Created a New 'Investor Awareness Portal', on Its Corporate Website GreenPolkaDotBox.com, for Use by Its 20.000 Member Families +Shareholders"; Green PolkaDot Box is "America's 1st +only membership buying club for exclusively non-GMO +organic foods. Patterned after the COSTCO business model, but only online, GPDB offers the lowest prices on clean, healthy foods - guaranteed - with FREE home delivery" - Jun 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/06/green-polk…


Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated Announces 10-Year Pact, for the Sale of Living Produce(TM) With Fresh Organics, an "international organic produce distributor headquartered of Miami, Florida" - Aug 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/13/green-polk…


1st Living Produce(TM) Growing Site 40-Acre Land Purchase Completed by Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated; site in Utah "will be one of the 1st large-scale, organic farms using aeroponic technology- in a vertical growing environment- in America" " - Oct 8, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/08/first-livi…


Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated Announces $70.000.000, 20-Year, Contract for the Sale of Living Produce(TM) With J&J Distributing of Minnesota, an "international organic produce distributor headquartered of Minneapolis, Minnesota" - Oct 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/30/green-polk…


General Mills / Cheerios New Non-GMO Position "Validates Green PolkaDot Box " "Claim" to Leadership in America's Next "Mega Trend" " - Jan 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/07/general-mi…


Green PolkaDot Box Signs Agreement With LinkTrust, the "most reliable provider of affiliate management +tracking software, which powers many of the 'most successful ad networks +online advertisers' in the affiliate marketing industry", "to Expand Affiliate Network +Accelerate Membership Growth" - Feb 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/04/green-polk…


Green PolkaDot Box Entered Into a Software Development +Marketing Agreement With DVO Enterprises, Cook'n Publications, a "15-year old company, which also publishes a HomeCook'n newsletter, that serves >300.000 subscribers" - Feb 24, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/24/green-polk…


Green PolkaDot Box Enters Into Fundraising Agreement With Knights of Columbus, Arizona Council to Provide Clean Organic +Non-GMO Food to Needy Families Through the Saint Vincent De Paul Society, a "fraternal organization with an estimated 25.000 members in Arizona, who engage in philanthropic activities on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society" - APr 10, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/10/green-polk…


Green PolkaDot Box Partners With ShareASale, a "leading performance marketing network with >800.000 affiliates", to Expand Affiliate Network - Apr 15, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/15/green-polk…

GPDB Signs Marketing Agreement with Performance-Based.com, an "affiliate network organization comprised of more >15.000 affiliates focused on green, eco, organic, products +sustainable content", to Affiliate Network Partners - Apr 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/17/gpdb-signs…
www.greenpolkadotbox.com/investor
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=GPDB&id=1140…
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=GPDB&id=1188…

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China drops cap, on basic drug pricing - CER/R - Apr 18, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65581

"The Chinese government has softened its drug price regulation so that pharmaceutical enterprises can set prices for some drugs on their own, Reuters reported.

The move occurred in reaction to criticism that capping had caused a drug drought. Beijing has been struggling with rising healthcare costs, violent conflicts between patients and doctors and medicine safety issues, and President Xi Jinping has said providing affordable, accessible healthcare is a government priority. The partial reversal of the price control policy, in an announcement quietly posted on a government website on Tuesday, will give drug companies that were reluctant to supply low-cost medicines greater incentives to do so and likely ease shortages. "

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16% of Chinese soil polluted: Ministry - CER/MoEP/R - Apr 18, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65583

"Up to 16% of China’s soil is heavily contaminated, Reuters reported, citing survey results released by the Ministry of Environmental Protection on Thursday.

China is desperate to tackle the impact of rapid industrialization and urbanization on its food supplies, with the aim of maintaining self-sufficiency and reducing its dependence on grain imports amid soaring demand. The report blamed agricultural production and other "human activities" for the contamination, which it said had been accumulated over the long term. The ministry said China is working on a series of measures to help resolve the problem of soil pollution and would also speed up the drafting of related legislation. "

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Intricate 3D Printed Materials Lighter Than Water +as Strong as Steel - SU/IoIM, KU - Feb 11, 2014

- J. Dorrier -
http://singularityhub.com/2014/02/11/intricate-3d-printed-ma…

"Using precision lasers, a Nanoscribe 3D printer can print models of the Empire State building in a space the width of a human hair. Watching the machine build through the “lens” of an electron microscope is otherworldly—but the printer’s potential runs beyond microscale model making.

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, led by Jens Bauer, believe such 3D printers may help craft a new generation of materials lighter than water and strong as steel.

Today, the sturdiest materials tend to be the densest (like metals), and the least dense materials tend to be the weakest (like foams). Ideally, materials are both lightweight and strong. A rocket’s skin, for example, needs to contain a column of super-pressurized fuel and at the same time weigh as little as possible.

As it turns out, some of the strongest, least dense materials aren’t manmade at all—they’re naturally occurring. Wood and bone, for instance, are both strong and light. The reason? On molecular scales, they’re riddled with holes.

Like arches in the Roman Coliseum, the shape of all those tiny spaces maximizes strength and minimizes material. The resulting structures are, of course, immensely useful. Bird bones, for example, are strong enough to support muscles and ligaments and, at the same time, lightweight enough to permit flight.

Although bone and wood are already strong and light, nature’s design can be refined. Inspired by organic materials, Bauer and his team set out to build the strongest, lightest materials they could.

But how to build the equivalent of Roman arches into a material on near-molecular scales? Previously, there was no answer. Now, there’s the Nanoscribe 3D printer.

The printer’s mirror-focused laser shines on and hardens a droplet of liquid plastic on a slide. A computer moves the plate under the laser, selectively hardening it, layer by layer, to match a digital 3D model. Once complete, the excess liquid is washed away, leaving a pristine structure—with features a few millionths of a meter across.

The team experimented with a number of structural patterns, and to further strengthen the polymer, they coated it with a thin film of alumina (aluminum oxide). The best configuration, a honeycomb lattice with a 50 nanometer coat of alumina, is less dense than water—that is, it would float—and as strong as some steel alloys. (See video of their experimentation at the bottom.)

Such materials would not have been possible even a few years ago. Microscale 3D printing is still new, but it’s quickly progressing. In 2012, researchers at the Vienna University of Technology 3D printed a race car and cathedral smaller than a dust mite. A year later, Nanoscribe printed models of about the same size, only four times faster.

Though there isn’t yet a good way to cheaply scale the process up to an industrial level, it’s a fascinating peek into a future where information technologies may direct the fabrication of amazing new “microarchitectural” materials. And indeed, it may not be the only new computer-enabled approach to materials research.

In a recent article, Scientific American predicted supercomputers “will yield a Golden Age of materials science.” The article went on to note that the powerful modeling capabilities of supercomputers and the principles of quantum mechanics are together allowing scientists to build virtual materials atom by atom.

Whereas, in the past, researchers had to go through a laborious, sometimes decades-long process of trial and error, such “high-throughput materials design” would sort through hundreds or thousands of theoretical materials, cherry picking the ones with the most promising properties before ever conducting an experiment.

Our world relies heavily on useful materials, from the filament in a light bulb to the silicon in a computer chip. Whether we 3D print them or assemble and sort the vast possible molecular permutations by supercomputer—or both—the discovery and implementation of new super materials may soon kick into high gear. "

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"Old tech's mediocre earnings undermine investors' shift, to safety" - FY/TE - Apr 16, 2014

- By Aaron Pressman -
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/the-exchange/old-tech-earning…

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New graphene material is reinforced with nanotube bars - MV/RU/ACSN - Apr 9, 2014
www.materialsviews.com/new-graphene-material-is-reinforced-w…
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/nn501132n

"Carbon nanotubes are reinforcing bars that make two-dimensional graphene much easier to handle in a new hybrid material grown by researchers at Rice University.

The Rice lab of chemist James Tour set nanotubes into graphene in a way that not only mimics how steel rebar is used in concrete but also preserves and even improves the electrical and mechanical qualities of both.

The technique should make large, flexible, conductive and transparent sheets of graphene much easier to manipulate, which should be of interest to electronics manufacturers, Tour said. He suggested the new hybrid could, upon stacking in a few layers, be a cost-effective replacement for expensive indium tin oxide (ITO) now used in displays and solar cells.

The research appears this month in the American Chemical Society journal ACS Nano.



- A square-centimeter sheet of rebar graphene floats in water. The rebars allow the sheet to be transferred from one surface from another without using polymer in an intermediate step. The process was created in the lab of chemist James Tour at Rice University. Image: Tour Group/Rice University. -


Graphene, a single-layer matrix of carbon atoms, may be one of the strongest materials on the planet, but it can be a challenge to lift the tiny sheets from the catalyst substrate on which they’re grown, generally by chemical vapor deposition (CVD), Tour said.

“Normally you grow graphene on a metal, but you can’t just dissolve away the metal,” Tour said. “You put a polymer on top of the graphene to reinforce it, and then dissolve the metal.

“Then you have polymer stuck to the graphene. When you dissolve the polymer, you’re left with residues, trace impurities that limit graphene’s effectiveness for high-speed electronics and biological devices. By taking away the polymer support step, we greatly expand the potential for this material.”

To create what they call rebar graphene, the researchers simply spin-coat and then heat and cool functionalized single- or multiwalled carbon nanotubes on copper foils, using the nanotubes themselves as the carbon source. When heated, the functional carbon groups decompose and form graphene, while the nanotubes partially split and form covalent junctions with the new graphene layer.

“The nanotubes actually become one with the material in certain places,” Tour said. “It’s a true hybrid with in-plane nanotubes covalently bonded to graphene.”

The interconnected, embedded nanotubes strengthen the graphene, Tour said. “We can see in our images how well the nanotubes bear the load. When we stretch the material, the tubes get thinner,” he said. Because the electron microscope images let them determine the nanotubes’ chirality – the angles of the hexagons that make up the tube — the researchers were able to calculate the tubes’ diameters and know precisely how much thinner they get under tension.

The networked nanotubes also make the material a better conductor than standard CVD-grown graphene, Tour said. Graphene as grown is never a perfect matrix of hexagons; instead, it consists of crystals that grow separately and connect at grain boundaries that disrupt the flow of electrons. The nanotubes in rebar graphene effectively bridge those boundaries.

“The big thing for industry is to see if they can get graphene to substitute for ITO for transparent displays,” Tour said. “But ITO is rigid, and it breaks when you drop your smartphone, for example. Graphene and nanotubes, on the other hand, would afford flexible displays. We showed in our tests that rebar graphene has better conductivity than normal graphene at the same transparency, and with layering, it could be ITO-competitive.” "

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Simply melting away: dissolving polymer electronics - MV/ISU - Apr 10, 2014
www.materialsviews.com/simply-melting-away-dissolving-polyme…
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.201304186/ab…

"A medical device, once its job is done, could harmlessly melt away inside a person’s body. Or, a military device could collect and send its data and then dissolve away, leaving no trace of an intelligence mission. Or, an environmental sensor could collect climate information, then wash away in the rain.

It’s a new way of looking at electronics: “You don’t expect your cell phone to dissolve someday, right?” said Reza Montazami, an Iowa State University assistant professor of mechanical engineering. “The resistors, capacitors and electronics, you don’t expect everything to dissolve in such a manner that there’s no trace of it.”

But Montazami thinks it can happen and is developing the necessary materials .



- Iowa State’s Reza Montazami examines a degradable antenna capable of data transmission. Photo by Bob Elbert/Iowa State University. -


He calls the technology “transient materials” or “transient electronics.” The materials are special polymers designed to quickly and completely melt away when a trigger is activated. It’s a fairly new field of study and Montazami says he’s making progress.

The research team he’s leading, for example, is developing degradable polymer composite materials that are suitable platforms for electronic components. The team has also built and tested a degradable antenna capable of data transmission.

The team presented some of its research results at the recent meeting of the American Chemical Society in Dallas and a paper describing some of the team’s work, “Study of Physically Transient Insulating Materials as a Potential Platform for Transient Electronics and Bioelectronics,” has just been published online by the journal Advanced Functional Materials.

The paper focuses on the precise control of the degradation rate of polymer composite materials developed for transient electronics.

Montazami is the lead senior author of the paper. Iowa State co-authors are Nastaran Hashemi, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering; Handan Acar and Simge Cinar, postdoctoral research associates in mechanical engineering; and Mahendra Thunga, a postdoctoral research associate in materials science and engineering and an associate of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory. Michael Kessler, formerly of Iowa State and now professor and director of Washington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering in Pullman, is also a co-author.

The research has been supported by Montazami’s startup funds from Iowa State. He’s pursuing grants to support additional projects.

“Investigation of electronic devices based on transient materials (transient electronics) is a new and rarely addressed technology with paramount potentials in both medical and military applications,” the researchers wrote in the paper.

To demonstrate that potential, Montazami played a video showing a blue light-emitting diode mounted on a clear polymer composite base with the electrical leads embedded inside. Add a drop of water and the base and wiring begin to melt away. Before long the light goes out and a second drop of water degrades what little is left.

The researchers have developed and tested transient resistors and capacitors. They’re working on transient LED and transistor technology, said Montazami, who started the research as a way to connect his background in solid-state physics and materials science with applied work in mechanical engineering.

As the technology develops, Montazami sees more and more potential for the commercial application of transient materials.

Just think, he said, if you lose your credit card, you could send out a signal that causes the card to self-destruct . Or, sensors programmed to degrade over certain times and temperatures could be stored with food. When the sensors degrade and stop sending a signal, that food is no longer fresh . Or, when soldiers are wounded, their electronic devices could be remotely triggered to melt away, securing sensitive military information . "

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New hydrogen fuel process " "could" be 'major breakthrough', in alternative energy market" - Biofpr/AC/DoE/DoBSE/SGCP/VToCoAaLSBR, BLACKSBURG - Mar 5, 2013
www.biofpr.com/details/news/4570641/New_hydrogen_fuel_proces…
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/anie.201300766/ab…
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/ypzhang/index.htm

"A team of Virginia Tech researchers has discovered a way to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant, a breakthrough that has the potential to bring a low-cost, environmentally friendly fuel source to the world.

“Our new process could help end our dependence on fossil fuels,” said Y.H. Percival Zhang, an associate professor of biological systems engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering. “Hydrogen is one of the most important biofuels of the future.” Zhang and his team have succeeded in using xylose, the most abundant simple plant sugar, to produce a large quantity of hydrogen that previously was attainable only in theory. Zhang’s method can be performed using any source of biomass. The discovery is a featured editor’s choice in an online version of the chemistry journal Angewandte Chemie, International Edition.

This new environmentally friendly method of producing hydrogen utilizes renewable natural resources, releases almost zero greenhouse gasses, and does not require costly or heavy metals. Previous methods to produce hydrogen are expensive and create greenhouse gases.

The U.S. Department of Energy says that hydrogen fuel has the potential to dramatically reduce reliance of fossil fuels and automobile manufactures are aggressively trying to develop vehicles that run on hydrogen fuel cells. Unlike gas-powered engines that spew out pollutants, the only byproduct of hydrogen fuel is water. Zhang’s discovery opens the door to an inexpensive, renewable source of hydrogen.

Jonathan R. Mielenz, group leader of the bioscience and technology biosciences division at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, who is familiar with Zhang’s work but not affiliated with this project, said this discovery has the potential to have a major impact on alternative energy production. “The key to this exciting development is that Zhang is using the second most prevalent sugar in plants to produce this hydrogen,” he said. “This amounts to a significant additional benefit to hydrogen production and it reduces the overall cost of producing hydrogen from biomass.”

Mielenz said Zhang’s process could find its way to the marketplace as quickly as three years if the technology is available. Zhang said when it does become commercially available, it has the possibility of making an enormous impact. “The potential for profit and environmental benefits are why so many automobile, oil, and energy companies are working on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as the transportation of the future,” Zhang said. “Many people believe we will enter the hydrogen economy soon, with a market capacity of at least $1 trillion in the United States alone.”

Obstacles to commercial production of hydrogen gas from biomass previously included the high cost of the processes used and the relatively low quantity of the end product. But Zhang says he thinks he has found the answers to those problems. For seven years, Zhang’s team has been focused on finding non-traditional ways to produce high-yield hydrogen at low cost, specifically researching enzyme combinations, discovering novel enzymes, and engineering enzymes with desirable properties. The team liberates the high-purity hydrogen under mild reaction conditions at 122 degree Fahrenheit and normal atmospheric pressure. The biocatalysts used to release the hydrogen are a group of enzymes artificially isolated from different microorganisms that thrive at extreme temperatures, some of which could grow at around the boiling point of water.

The researchers chose to use xylose, which comprises as much as 30 percent of plant cell walls. Despite its abundance, the use of xylose for releasing hydrogen has been limited. The natural or engineered microorganisms that most scientists use in their experiments cannot produce hydrogen in high yield because these microorganisms grow and reproduce instead of splitting water molecules to yield pure hydrogen. To liberate the hydrogen, Virginia Tech scientists separated a number of enzymes from their native microorganisms to create a customized enzyme cocktail that does not occur in nature. The enzymes, when combined with xylose and a polyphosphate, liberate the unprecedentedly high volume of hydrogen from xylose, resulting in the production of about three times as much hydrogen as other hydrogen-producing microorganisms.

The energy stored in xylose splits water molecules, yielding high-purity hydrogen that can be directly utilized by proton-exchange membrane fuel cells. Even more appealing, this reaction occurs at low temperatures, generating hydrogen energy that is greater than the chemical energy stored in xylose and the polyphosphate. This results in an energy efficiency of more than 100 percent — a net energy gain. That means that low-temperature waste heat can be used to produce high-quality chemical energy hydrogen for the first time. Other processes that convert sugar into biofuels such as ethanol and butanol always have energy efficiencies of less than 100 percent, resulting in an energy penalty.

In his previous research, Zhang used enzymes to produce hydrogen from starch, but the reaction required a food source that made the process too costly for mass production. The commercial market for hydrogen gas is now around $100 billion for hydrogen produced from natural gas, which is expensive to manufacture and generates a large amount of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. Industry most often uses hydrogen to manufacture ammonia for fertilizers and to refine petrochemicals, but an inexpensive, plentiful green hydrogen source can rapidly change that market. “It really doesn’t make sense to use non-renewable natural resources to produce hydrogen,” Zhang said. “We think this discovery is a game-changer in the world of alternative energy.”

Support for the current research comes from the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. Additional resources were contributed by the Shell GameChanger Program, the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Biodesign and Bioprocessing Research Center, and the U.S. Department of Energy BioEnergy Science Center, along with the Division of Chemical Sciences, Geosciences and Biosciences, Office of Basic Energy Sciences of the Department of Energy. The lead author of the article, Julia S. Martin Del Campo, who works in Zhang’s lab, received her Ph.D. grant from the Mexican Council of Science and Technology. "

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SANUWAVE Health - Presentation - Feb 17, 2014
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Loan Guarantees for U.S. Renewables Making a Comeback - DoE/LPO - APr14
http://lpo.energy.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Draft-REEE-…

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CSRC likely to approve new wave, of IPOs - CER/CSRC/WSJ - Apr 21, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65587

"The China Securities Regulatory Commission has announced a list of 28 companies that have disclosed IPO plans, suggesting the regulator is ready to end a two-month pause on new-share sales, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a CSRC statement.

Beijing ended a 14-month-long moratorium on initial public offerings in January, allowing 48 companies to list in the first two months of this year. However, the new issues halted abruptly in March, when authorities stopped granting approvals. The "preliminary disclosure" of IPO plans typically signals the regulator is close to the final stage of issuing approvals. "

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Premier calls for launch, of local eco-friendly power projects - CER/SCMP - Apr 21, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65591

"China's Premier Li Keqiang has ordered local governments across China to start a slew of environmentally friendly power-generation projects, including nuclear plants, to stabilize economic growth and curb air pollution, South China Moring Post reported.

He made the remarks, posted on the government's website, after convening the first meeting of the National Energy Commission under Li and President Xi Jinping's leadership. "This is not only a key measure to help stabilize economic growth and enhance energy self-sufficiency, it is also an effective way to adjust our energy structure and transform the way our economy is being developed," He emphasized during the meeting. "

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Fission Uranium - Hits Continuous 102.5M @5.98% U3O8; Widest High-Grade Interval to date @PLS - Apr 22, 2014
http://fissionuranium.mwnewsroom.com/Files/6d/6da8f754-dc37-…

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The China Analyst -TheBeijingAxis - Apr14
www.thebeijingaxis.com/Newsletter/April_2014/PDF/The_China_A…

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Tesla Wants a Plant in China... Right by the Raw Materials; Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made clear his intentions to open up a plant across the Pacific +begin taking advantage of one of the most dynamic economies in the world – +their raw materials[+Video] - E.com - Apr 21, 2014

- J. Harper -
www.equities.com/editors-desk/stocks/technology/tesla-wants-…

"Tesla Motors (TSLA) has always been able to strike a crucial balance between exclusivity and popularity, both keeping their cars in hot demand while maintaining a production level consummate with a $25 billion dollar company. Or at least somewhat consummate, as their profit-to-earnings ratio has always been stratospherically high leading to allegations that the company’s stock is over-hyped without the profits to back up their sky-high valuation.

In short, Tesla needs to start raking in profits to assuage investors' fears that they simply don’t have the cash to support the hype. They need more revenue. That means broadening their global presence – and with the April 21 announcement of plans to build a manufacturing plant in China, it’s pretty clear where Tesla wants to start.

Tesla just began selling cars in China recently, albeit it with a pricey import tag, something locally produced Teslas would not carry. CEO Elon Musk hasn’t set a hard-and-fast timeline on when his company would expand into producing in China, though he indicates he’d like it to be within the next three to four years. The obvious benefit of having a plant in China is that Musk could sell Teslas in China for much cheaper – 25 percent cheaper, in fact, by avoiding the costly import taxes levied by the Chinese government.

The less obvious benefit for Tesla moving some production operations overseas concerns raw materials. Specifically, the crucial raw materials Tesla uses to manufacture the massive electric batteries that power their vehicles.

When discussing the sourcing of the rare earth metals and minerals crucial to the manufacturing of their car batteries back in March, a spokesperson for Tesla reiterated that the company would only source its raw materials from North America. This is of special importance considering the world’s largest mines that produce graphite, the key material in Tesla car batteries, are located in China.

The Chinese graphite plants, however, are notorious contributors to the country’s infamous pollution, causing the government to shut down several of them in recent years. Being in league with dirty mines certainly runs antithetical to Tesla’s selling point as a green energy company.

However, one of the other major reasons Tesla declined using raw materials with China was due to the pollution associated with shipping tones of graphite to North America. Of course, were a plant to be located in the same country as the mines which produce their raw materials, transatlantic shipping becomes a moot point. That is, if batteries will be produced in China or whether the theoretical plant will still leave that crucial part of the business in the States.

As a likely result of the plans to internationally expand production, Tesla’s stock had risen 3.30 percent to hit $204.65 a share by midday trading on April 21.

Watch the video from Bloomberg on the announcement below: ..."

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HKEx to tap mainland, with metal trading platform - CER/SCMP - Apr 22, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65596

"Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) announced today a plan to introduce several metal and energy contracts targeting China, the world's largest commodity consumer, South China Morning Post reported.

The statement comes ahead of an industry gathering for the London Metal Exchange (LME), a wholly owned unit of HKEx, which starts on Thursday in Hong Kong. Two sources familiar with the exchange told South China Morning Post that the new metal contracts to be launched involve copper, aluminum and nickel. This marks the latest attempt by HKEx to promote commodity trading after paying US$2.33 billion in December 2012 to buy the LME. "

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The "robot is ready -so when will deep sea mining start?" - MW/R/CMR, NEWCASTLE/LONDON - APr 21, 2014
www.miningweekly.com/article/the-robot-is-ready---so-when-wi…

" The world's first deep sea mining robot sits idle on a British factory floor, waiting to claw up high-grade copper and gold from the seabed off Papua New Guinea (PNG) - when a wrangle over terms is solved.

Beyond PNG, in international waters, regulation and royalty terms for mining the planet's subsea wealth have also yet to be finalised. The world waits for the judgement of a United Nations agency based in Jamaica.

"If we can take care of the environment we have a brand new day ahead of us. The marine area beyond national jurisdiction is 50% of the Ocean," said Nii Odunton, secretary general of the UN's International Seabed Authority (ISA).

"I believe the grades look good, the abundance looks good, I believe that money will be made," Odunton said from the ISA offices in Kingston.

High-tech advances, depleted easy-to-reach minerals onshore and historically high prices have boosted the idea of mining offshore, where metals can be fifteen times the quality of land deposits.

In Newcastle, the 'beasty', as engineer Keith Franklin calls his machine, lies in wait, resembling a submersible tank with four metre wide cutting blades.

Built by Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD), it will put Canadian listed Nautilus Minerals on course to become the first company to commercially mine in deep water.

Nautilus' primary resource, Solwara 1, about 1 500 m underwater, is a Seafloor Massive Sulphide (SMS) deposit, which forms along hydrothermal vents where mineral-rich fluids spurt from cracks in the ocean crust.

Equipped with cameras and three dimensional sonar sensors the robot is driven by two pilots from a control room on the vessel above, attached via a giant power cable.

"The cameras aren't enough by themselves because the machine will be working by vents where black soot spurts from the ocean crust and it will sometimes be near impossible to see anything," said Stef Kapusniak, business development manager for mining at SMD. "The 3D sonar will allow it to make images and send it back to the control room."

The machine then cuts up the sea floor and sucks the rocks through a pipe to deposit it in mounds behind - "like icing a cake," Kapusniak said. Another machine, yet to be built, will then help suck the ore to the surface.

Nautilus aims to produce 80 000 t to 100 000 t of copper and 100 000 oz to 200 000 oz of gold - equivalent to a modest onshore mine. It was supposed to be producing by now, but disagreements with the PNG government over financial terms have set it back.

CE Mike Johnston told Reuters he was confident a resolution would be sorted out and the company would be mining within two to three years.

Most of the world's best deposits lie even deeper than Nautilus' Solwara 1, at around 6 000 m in an area known as the Clarion Clipperton Zone.

Large numbers of manganese nodules - potato sized rocks rich in copper, cobalt and nickel - lie across this 4.5-million square kilometre abyssal plain between Hawaii and Mexico.


LICENSES ALREADY AWARDED

The UN's ISA is drawing up a code to deal with some environmental concerns and the commercial terms for deep-sea mining. It predicts it will be finished in around two or three years, with mining still five to ten years away.

"It's only after the code is in place and people are happy with it that the huge investments needed to start deep-sea mining will occur," ISA's Odunton, a Ghanaian, said.

ISA is, however, already doling out exploration licenses - 19 have been approved. Odunton said interest in them had "catapulted" in the past five years.

In order to get a licence through ISA an applicant must be sponsored or partnered with a country. For nations like Japan which lack their own resource wealth, deep-sea mining is a potential way to secure mineral supply for the future.

China, the world's largest metals consumers, is also one of the most active in exploring the area.

Britain has an exploration licence in partnership with UK Seabed Resources, a subsidiary of defence firm Lockheed Martin .

"These are the days you have to take a position, especially as a government," said Martijn Schouten, MD at IHC's mining division - an equipment maker which targets seabed mining as its next growth driver.

IHC is the leading partner in an EU-funded project called Blue Mining, begun in February, and will look at the business case and technology for deep-sea mining over the next four years.

This new frontier is an exciting prospect for developing island nations like Tonga and Nauru, which both have exploration licences. For Tonga, where Nautilus says it has been collecting encouraging exploration results, it could be a game changer.

"The revenue stream and taxes from a medium-sized mine would have an enormous benefit to the country," Nautilus' Johnston said.

The main companies looking to mine the seabed, like Nautilus and UK Seabed Resources, are not, however, traditional mining firms, although Anglo American does have a 5% stake in the former.

IHC said most of its contracts were with technology-based companies that were not in the mining industry, although it would not specify further due to confidentiality clauses.

IHC said it has had discussions with oil majors who are beginning to show an interest in deep sea mining.

But, with little of the deep ocean mapped or explored, environmentalists worry about the potential loss of fauna and biospheres whose existence is not yet understood.

"Only 3% of the oceans are protected and less than 1% of the high seas, making them some of the least protected places on earth. The emerging threat of seabed mining is an urgent wake-up call," Greenpeace said in a report last year.

"I think we really have to be careful about what happens to the environment," said ISA's Odunton. "We don't know enough to take some of the risks we've taken on land." "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.652.483 von Popeye82 am 18.03.14 16:49:32

Zitat von Popeye82: Alter NRG - Executes a USD$21.000.000 Agreement for the Sale of a Plasma Gasifier with Air Products &Chemicals Inc., a "Fortune 500 Company"; Westinghouse Plasma Technology is the, "worldwide leader in creating energy from waste using plasma gasification"; From an environmental perspective, a plasma facility will have significantly lower emissions than other alternative energy facilities +have an overall emissions profile lower than a natural gas combined cycle power facility, which is considered the cleanest fossil fuel production. From an economic perspective waste-to-energy projects " "generally" have "strong project returns in populous Areas", as the projects receive revenues from tipping fees, to take the waste +then also receive revenues from the sale of energy"; facility is "expected" to start commissioning in the 1st half of ´14 +"will be the world's largest plasma gasification facility, by a "significant" margin" - Nov 8, 2013
www.alternrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Alter-NRG-Gasifi…


Alter NRG Corp. announces "new product, which increases energy efficiency", which "provides "up to" 40% greater overall torch efficiency, when utilized in the large scale 1.000 tonne/day Westinghouse G65 Plasma Gasifier." The newly designed torches have "successfully undergone extended life performance testing +the 1st set of Marc 4.5 torches have been delivered, in support of a large scale facility in Northeast England." In addition to supporting Westinghouse Plasma waste-to-energy facilities, the Company " "believes" that newly designed torch satisfies a market demand for an efficient +clean heat source for metallurgical recycling, blast-furnaces, foundry cupola's, iron making +other industries using coal, coke, or higher cost fuels" - Jan 16, 2014
www.alternrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Jan-16-2014-Marc…


Alter NRG Corp. "announces the commissioning of an "incinerator ash vitrification facility", in China" constructed by GTS Energy in Shanghai, China. The facility is co-located with Shanghai Environmental, a "subsidiary of large, state-owned enterprise Shanghai Chengtou Holding Co. Ltd.", who operates businesses that transport domestic wastes to landfills +incinerators. The recent Grand Opening of the Facility was well attended by local media, environmental groups, interested incineration +other industrial companies, as well as government officials; Dean Mao: "GTS has successfully commissioned the plasma torch systems with the support of Alter NRG. The success of the torch commissioning was "a very important, key step in the success of the project." The project "has been well received in China +was highlighted @the World Environmental Protection Exposition, held in Beijing in Jul `13." Since that event the project "has generated significant interest in China +"we "believe" the project "will" establish a new way for solid waste treatment in China" "; In China +many other countries, incinerator ash is "considered a hazardous waste which is a growing, expensive problem that requires special treatment which can cost "up to" $USD300/tonne." The Westinghouse Plasma Technology "is able to treat the ash, turning the majority of it into a benign glass-like slag that can be used in other industries, such as construction." The plasma gasifier "can increase incinerator facility revenues, by taking other high tipping fee feedstocks, such as medical +hazardous waste as well as creating additional syngas or steam, which increases the electrical output" - Jan 28, 2013
www.alternrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/January-28-2014-…


"Top Picks" - BNN - Jan 31, 2014
http://watch.bnn.ca/#clip1066720


Alter NRG Corp. executes a USD$15.000.000 agreement, for the sale of a Westinghouse Plasma Gasifier in China, The project is expected to be a 600 tonne/day facility that will produce 15 MW of electricity, using municipal solid waste from the City of Bijie, China, project has been officially designated as a key project by the Provincial Government of Guizhou, due to the anticipated environmental benefits; Jeffery Hu: "We are very excited to be kicking-off our 1st project in China, which we believe provides the best-in-class waste management solution with better environmental performance, compared to other alternatives. In addition to the Bijie project, BGE has additional projects in China, which it also continues to advance. This project "will also provide a 'testing platform' for clean coal applications". We believe that the Westinghouse Plasma Gasification Technology "will play a significant role in China Clean Coal Applications"."; Walter Howard: "having a simultaneous 2nd large-scale project commencing is a significant commercial milestone, as it will provide additional cash flow for `14. This illustrates the viability of our market-leading Westinghouse Plasma Technology in other jurisdictions, +the large pipeline of projects that continue to advance around the world." - Feb 24, 2014
www.alternrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Feb-24-2014-ALTE…


Alter NRG Corp. announces a joint launch of a 'turn-key hazardous waste destruction solution' with GTS Energy Technology, "one of the leading providers of process heating equipment for industrial applications globally" - Mar 5, 2014
www.alternrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/March-5-2014-Alt…


AlterNRG(T.NRG)" up 5.5%, on news of US$240.000.000 Barbados clean energy deal" - SHE - Mar 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/natural-resources/2014/03/17/alternr…



Alter NRG Corp. wins two 'Prestigious Awards', for 'Best In Class Clean-Technology' - Apr 23, 2014
www.alternrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/April-23-2014-Aw…
www.alternrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/AlterNRG_2014_4_…
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Zitat von Popeye82: ENVISION SOLAR INTERNATIONAL INC CEO: Desmond Wheatley - TSR - Oct 21, 2013
http://thestockradio.com/evsi-envision-solar-international-i…

Envision Solar - &Horizon Energy Group, the "most respected microgrid strategic consultant in the industry", Announce the Execution of a Strategic Teaming Agreement, Companies "join forces on Microgrid +Solar Projects" - Jan 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/17/envision-s…



Envision Solar +Horizon Energy Group Announce the 1st 'Major Project', under their Teaming Agreement - Jan 31, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/31/envision-s…


Envision Solar Announces 'Major Technology Advancement', For Solar Tree® Array, the "last component of the product that still required significant amounts of work in the field"; "Facilitates Fast +Easy Installation, of Envision Solar's Drag +Drop Infrastructure™ Product Line" - Apr 4, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/04/envision-s…


EV ARC(TM) @EV Week Charge Across Town Event in San Francisco, Palo Alto +San Jose, EV ARC(TM)(Electric Vehicle Autonomous Renewable Charger), 'Standalone Solar Charging Station' "Requires No Foundation, Trenching, Building Permit, Grid Connection"; Charge Across Town for "EV Week 2013: San Francisco to Silicon Valley" -- is a three-city, five-day electric vehicle exposition "designed to engage, educate +excite Bay Area drivers about the benefits, ease +accessibility of EV ownership". Organized by Charge Across Town, close to 20 organizations will participate in this weeklong event, including PG&E, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Honda, BMW, +Tesla. Envision is 1 of only 4 equipment manufacturers, invited to participate in this event - Sep 24, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/24/ev-arc-tm-…


StockUpNews airs video interviews with Abengoa, +another 4 Energy CEOs - Oct 24, 2013
www.stockupnews.com/showviewer.php?showid=3


Envision Solar "Trials 1st Fully Mobile, Autonomous +Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging Station", @San Diego International Airport - Nov 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/13/envision-s…


Envision Solar Receives Order for EV ARC(TM), from a "leading global technology company" - Dec 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/17/envision-s…


Envision Solar Delivers 1st EV ARC(TM) for Export, to Brasil - Feb 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/06/envision-s…


US Patent Awarded to Envision Solar for EnvisionTrak(TM); "Unique Tracking Solution Enables Solar Tree(R) Structures to Track the Sun, Without Impeding Traffic"; EnvisionTrak™ is "a highly engineered system of gears, electric motors +computational devices, that enable the repositioning of a solar array, without swinging or rotation." This "unique +important technological advance means that Envision Solar's tracking products can be placed in locations where traditional tracking systems could not safely operate", which "makes it possible for the Company's products to deliver the highest amount of renewable energy from the available real estate" - Feb 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/13/us-patent-…
http://vimeo.com/46196130


Envision Solar Products Selected by Summit Design +Build, Solar Grove® Deployment to Be the 1st in Chicago, which "provides full-service general contracting, construction management +design/build construction services to the commercial, industrial +residential markets"; Ari Killian: "Envision Solar delivers high quality, Made in America products. Their philosophy of creating architecturally accretive, unique renewable energy products fits perfectly with Summit's pursuit, of perfection for our customers. The tracking Solar Tree will add energy production +a level of uniqueness for this project. We look forward to doing many more installations with Envision products"; D. Wheatley: "We are very happy to have been selected by a high quality organization like Summit. They "are recognized as the best +they demand the best. Our products live up to their high expectations." This 1st deployment of our products "opens up a new market for us with a great customer" "; Invented, engineered +manufactured in the United States, each Solar Tree® array shades six to eight parking spaces +generates enough renewable energy to charge six to eight electric vehicles each day. When the energy is not being used to charge EVs, it will reduce the location's reliance on utility supplied energy. The Solar Tree® produces clean, renewable energy reducing as much carbon dioxide as twenty acres of US forests/year. The system's clean solar electrical generation is enhanced by EnvisionTrak™, which enables the solar array to follow the sun, generating eighteen to twenty five percent more electricity than a conventional fixed array. Solar Tree® arrays can be outfitted with six level two EV chargers, or one DC Fast Charger - Feb 25, 2014
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City of Boulder Deploys Envision Solar EV ARC™ - May 1, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/05/01/city-of-bo…
http://envisionsolar.com/pdf/envision-presskit.pdf
http://envisionsolar.com/video/
http://public.viavid.com/player/index.php?id=106900
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9605891

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Mining Review Africa - Apr14
http://spintelligentpublishing.com/Digital/Mining-Review-Afr…

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Top 10 Aktien für 2014, Diese 10 Aktien "werden " schon in wenigen Wochen explodieren Eine von Ihnen wird "wahrscheinlich " schon nächste Woche +267% Gewinn erzielen
www.value-aktien-2014.de/top-aktien-2014.html

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.757.797 von Popeye82 am 03.04.14 09:32:24

Zitat von Popeye82: Prairie Downs Metals - Exploration Target of 1.100.000.000 -1.300.000.000 tonnes, @Lublin Coal Project - Nov 8, 2012
www.pdz.com.au/uploads/1/7/9/6/17961663/121108_-_lcp_explora…


Maiden Coal Resource, of 1.576.000.000 tonnes, @Lublin Coal Project; Anastasios T. Arima: "This result "confirms the "potential" for the development of a large scale, low cost coal mine in a country +region with extensive coal infrastructure and +long coal mining history". The maiden resource is the "1st step in the Company’s "goal" of establishing the Lublin basin as the new strategic source of coal supply, for the European +Eurasian economies" - Feb 14, 2013

+ Maiden Inferred Coal Resource Estimate, of 1.576.000.000 tonnes of high quality thermal coal estimated, @the Company’s Lublin Coal Project

+ Deposit hosts a high quality thermal coal with average calorific value of 6.484kcal/kg +12.2% Ash, on a Gross Air Dried basis

+ 679.000.000 tonnes of the Inferred Coal Resource is contained within three coal seams, which display excellent thermal coal quality characteristics

+ Lublin Coal Basin is an established coal province, with coal mining activities dating back to ´82, with established infrastructure, including power +rail. The Project is situated adjacent to the Bogdanka coal mine, which is operated by Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka S.A.(“LWB”).

+ Maiden resource is "testament to the "potential" for the Lublin Coal Basin to become a major new strategic source of coal supply for Europe "

+ Majority of the resource is contiguous with current operating mines in the region, which have proven to be highly productive

+ The Company is currently in the process of finalising the appointment of a drilling contractor for a drilling campaign, to commence in early to mid-´13 ...
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Initial Washability Results Display 'Exceptionally High Yields' - Mar 12, 2014
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Transport Infrastructure Study "Confirms 'Exceptional Rail +Port access' for the Lublin Coal Project", which " "would" allow for low-cost penetration into Polish +EU markets, as well as seaborne export coal markets". The availability of existing infrastructure coupled with underutilised capacity "provides 'substantial advantages' in terms of Project capital intensity, compared to many other international coal projects" - Apr 3, 2014

+ Independent Transport Infrastructure Study by bulk transportation specialists in Poland has been completed for the Company +has "confirmed the 'reare exceptional underutilised domestic +EU infrastructure capabilities' available for the Lublin Coal Project"

+ The Lublin Coal Project "has the "potential" to provide a significant strategic energy +raw material source @low transportation costs, within Poland +the European Union"

+ " 'Highly productive' Polish port export infrastructure is available, with 'significant underutilised capacity', which could service the premium Mediterranean or ARA coal market @low cost, compared to competitors from the USA, Australia +Russia"

+ Railway access +capacity confirmed +supported by EU directives, stipulating that Poland must allow open access operations on railway lines

+ Rail deliveries within Poland +the European Union "compare favourably to global coal rail freight rates, particularly compared to global exporters, such as Australia, Canada +the USA"; the railway network in Poland is subject to 'EU open access policies'

+ Domestic market deliveries "would have a 'clear competitive advantage', over current imported coal products +could substitute imports @low cost"

+ " "Potential" for 'significant market penetration' into 'major European economies', especially Germany, with low rail rates from the Company’s Lublin Coal Project"

+ Transport Infrastructure Study completed as a standalone component of Prairie’s Scoping Study for the Lublin Coal Project, which is on track for completion during the 1st Half ' 14 ...
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Scoping Study "Confirms 'Potential' for 'World Class High Margin Met +Thermal Coal Project' " - Apr 28, 2014

+ The Study confirms the "potential" for a world class high margin semi-soft coking +premium thermal coal operation, producing "up to" 6.700.000 tonnes/anno of saleable coal, over a minimum 22 year mine life. EBITDA of "up to" US$391.000.000/annum based on conservative sales pricing assumptions.

+ The "expected" average annual operating cash cost of $37/tonne "would " position the Lublin Coal Project as the lowest cost producer on the global cash cost curve for internationally traded coals delivered into Europe. The low operating cost potential of the project is a function of 'extremely favourable geology' in the Lublin Coal Basin, that allows for 'highly productive' longwall mining techniques, as demonstrated by the 30 year operating history of the adjacent world-class Bogdanka coal mine.

+ With a total resource base of 1.600.000.000 tonnes the Project has 'significant upscale potential', beyond the Scoping Study mine plan, which has considered only two coal seams, from a total of 21 within the global coal resource.

+ The 'exceptional in-situ quality' of the coal provides flexibility, to produce high quality, low ash semi-soft coking +premium thermal coals, with attractive coal specifications that are "expected" to lead to premium pricing.

+ The Lublin Coal Project is located 15km from the national railway line, with significant available capacity +provides existing access to multiple markets @low cost within Poland as well as regional European markets by rail, +the seaborne export market, through underutilised ports in the north of Poland. Not only does this lead to the LCP having low capital intensity, it provides strategic optionality in terms of future coal marketing.

+ Prairie will now commence with a Pre-Feasibility Study for the Lublin Coal Project which is expected to be completed during the 1st half of `15. ...
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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.745.527 von Popeye82 am 01.04.14 14:37:02

Zitat von Popeye82: Sirona Biochem - Announces "LOI for Collaboration" with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a "world leader in discovery of innovative therapeutic treatments +technology" - May 29, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-loi-for-colla…


Sirona Biochem Announces "LOI for Collaboration" with VitamFero - Jun 25, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-loi-for-colla…


Sirona Biochem Announces "LOI for Collaboration" with Biogalenys - Jul 2, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-loi-for-colla…


Sirona Biochem Signs "LOI" with China’s #1 Ranked Anti-Diabetic Company, Wanbang Pharma - Aug 19, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-signs-loi-with-china%E2…


Sirona Biochem Signs "Letter of Intent", with Obagi Medical Products, a "premiere brand +provider of dermatological therapies worldwide" - Sep 30, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-signs-letter-of-intent-…


Sirona Biochem Announces "LOI" for Collaboration, With Bloom Burton &Co., "Canada’s leading healthcare-specialized investment banking group" - Oct 8, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-loi-for-colla…


Sirona Biochem Announces Signing of Deal for Collaboration with Bloom Burton & Co. - Dec 4, 2013
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-signing-deal-…


Sirona Biochem Announces Collaboration with Jean-Michel Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau +Explore Green, a "worldwide resource of the leading names +creativity about the environment +exploration"; Jean-Michel Cousteau: "Our oceans cover >70% of the surface of Earth, yet we have explored <5% of it. The "future solutions to human health +our quality of life still remain to be discovered." Sirona Biochem "is working to investigate the great resources of our ocean for all mankind. I applaud their effort to learn from the ocean, without taking from the ocean"."; Interest in Sirona by the Cousteaus began with a glycoprotein isolated from Antarctic fish that acts as a natural “anti-freeze.” This compound, successfully synthesized by Sirona, has "widespread "potential" use in cosmeceuticals +"perhaps " pharmaceuticals." In laboratory development, the compound does not require harvesting any fish—a critical distinction, due to rapid fish species depletion, due to over-fishing +other human induced problems; "Goals" of the collaboration also include establishing the criteria for an environmentally-friendly product accreditation by Jean-Michel +Fabien Cousteau. Sirona Biochem’s anti-aging glycoprotein "will be the 1st compound assessed, using the newly developed criteria in the "hopes " that it will become the 1st Cousteau accredited-cosmetic compound in the world." "Another "goal" is to educate multi-national corporations, global consumers +academia that sensitive environments, such as oceans +rainforests, " "may " be the greatest source of healthcare +therapeutic solutions, available to the world"; but "the challenge is to learn from these sensitive environments, without depleting their natural resources". Sirona "represents a research +development leader, who has accomplished this goal already" - Jan 13, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-collaboration…


Sirona Biochem Announces License Agreement with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, a "world leader in patient care +breakthrough research", which "ranks 3rd in the nation among all Honor Roll hospitals in U.S. News +World Report's `13 Best Children's Hospitals ranking. It is ranked #1 for cancer +in the top 10 for 9/10 pediatric specialties"; Sirona Biochem " "plans " to create an anti-aging skin care treatment that combines their patented cell preservation glycoprotein with Cincinnati Children’s technology." Sirona will lead the development, with support from Cincinnati Children’s, of the anti-aging cream incorporating the proprietary technologies of each organization. The resulting new anti-aging product will be patented "with the "goal " of licensing the new technology to a 'global leader', in the cosmetic +consumer packaged good marketplaces; Neil Belenkie: "We are proud to be working in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a "world leader in patient care +breakthrough research." Our "shared goal is to create an anti-aging skin treatment that presents "unparalleled efficacy" +commercial opportunity, for the "predicted" $300.000.000.000 dollar anti-aging global market"; Niki Robinson: "We "are excited to formalize this agreement with Sirona Biochem +look forward to continuing to work together" " - Jan 15, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-license-agree…


Sirona Biochem Completes Exclusive Licensing Agreement, With "Leading Anti-Diabetic Company in China", Wanbang Biopharmaceuticals - Jan 27, 2014
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Sirona Biochem Completes Global Exclusive Licensing Agreement, with Obagi Medical Products, "Target" launch of products, including Sirona Biochem’s TFC-849, is Q4 `14 for Obagi - Jan 29, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-completes-global-exclus…


Sirona Biochem Announces Patent for Anti-Aging Family of Compounds, for a 2nd generation of glycoprotein compounds; In the late `60s Professor Arthur DeVries discovered that Antarctic fish were able to survive sub-zero temperatures under the polar icecaps, thanks to glycoproteins that protect their cells. Sirona +its subsidiary TFChem have successfully synthesized compounds derived from these naturally occurring glycoproteins , +created an anti-aging technology, intended to protect people's skin not just from cold temperatures but UV damage, oxidative stress +other catalysts of visible aging; 1st "target" marketplace for this technology will be anti-aging cosmetics, Future applications "may" include consumer packaged goods +prescription pharmaceuticals - Apr 1, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-patent-anti-a…

Sirona Biochem Announces Collaboration With Magellan BioScience - Apr 23, 2014
www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-collaboration…
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[Popeye82]

MINE digital magazine: Issue 20 - MT - Apr 25, 2014
www.nridigital.com/mine-digital-magazine.html?wv=s%2FMINE%25…

[Popeye82]

Latin Gold - Mig33 attracts strategic investment from 'global handset manufacturing giant', subsidiary of the "world’s leading global manufacturing service provider in the 3C(computer, communication +consumer electronics)industries" - Apr 2, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=LAT&E=ASX&N=675776

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.523.899 von Popeye82 am 26.02.14 02:24:45

Zitat von Popeye82: Apollo Minerals - " "Large IOCGU "Target" " Supported by High Density Body", @Titan - Feb 26, 2013
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"Highly Anomalous Base & Precious Metals", @Acacia East - Mar 11, 2013
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SA Govt Funds Study of IOCG(U) "Potential", @Titan Project - May 28, 2013
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JV Discussions Underway, for Titan Base Metals Project; discussions are currently in "initial" stages, Apollo is "delighted @the level of interest shown inthe Titan Project, by "some of the world’slargest mining companies" " - Jul 3, 2013

+ Apollo has entered discussions "with a number of leading mining companies, on a potential JV for the Titan Base-Precious Metals Project, in South Australia

+ Results from recently completed drilling were "highly "encouraging", with iron, copper, gold, silver +cobalt mineralisation being intersected, @the Acacia East Prospect

+ Apollo’s targeted exploration results "continue to "validate the Company’s exploration model" +confirm the project’s "potential", to host a major deposit."

+ The Titan Project "hosts "a number" of high priority IOCG-U targets, from which Apollo is "seeking to discover a major deposit, "similar" to the nearby Prominent Hill +Olympic Dam projects"

+ The Company will provide updates on the progress of JV discussions in due course ...
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"Multiple, Large-Scale IOCG Targets identified", @Bundi Prospect, Titan Base-Precious Metals Project - Aug 21, 2013

+ Large-scale IOCG targets identified, from extensive geophysics, including gravity, magnetics, electro-magnetics(EM), resistivity, seismic surveying +geochemistry

+ Detailed gravity survey @Bundi Prospect "confirms "multiple large-scale IOCG "targets" " ":

- Very large circular residual gravity anomaly, of up to 5mGal amplitude, identified

- Residual gravity anomaly " "compares very favourably" with other leading IOCGs", including Carrapateena, Prominent Hill +Olympic Dam

- Major target - ~35km2 –2-3 times larger than Carrapateena +4-5 times larger than Prominent Hill(Figure1)

- "Multiple pipe-style targets, comparable to the Carrapateena IOCG deposit, identified"

- Target depths range from 150m to 300m, below surface(Figure 2)


+ Pipe-style gravity targets +large-scale sub-vertical dykes "appear closely associated with major faults +structure"

+ Surface geochemistry immediately above gravity high is "strongly anomalous in IOCG pathfinder elements", including Fe, Cu, Au, Co, Se +Cl

+ Magnetic data " "suggests very large hydrothermal alteration system", with strong similarities to that seen @Carrapateena +Prominent Hill"(Figure 3)

+ Ground EM survey has "identified a conductor consistent with higher-grade sulphide development, within an IOCG system"

+ Reprocessed magnetotelluric +seismic data "highlight a conductive, mantle derived plume, associated with crustal penetrating regional faulting immediately below Bundi"(Figure 4) -as also seen below the Olympic Dam deposit

+ Follow-up high-powered induced polarization survey planned, to finalise drill targets

+ Heritage +approval processes for drilling are underway, with drilling "planned" , for Q4 ...
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New IOCG Target Identified, @Mars Aurora Tank Prospect - Oct 21, 2013

+ New "large-scale IOCG "target" identified", @Mars Aurora Tank2 Prospect, north-western corner of Apollo’s Titan IOCG Project Area

+ Recently discovered brecciated outcrop "appears strikingly "similar" to geology @Olympic Dam +the nearby Vulcan IOCG Prospect"(see Figure2 below)

+ "Intense haematite alteration" confirmed

+ Regionally rare, volcanic mesadiscovered nearby

+ Historic drilling targeting epithermal gold along southern edge of system "returned "significant" iron, copper +gold results, including maximum intersections @:

- 52% Fe
- 470ppm Cu
- 2.0 g/t Au, +
- 4.0 g/t Ag


+ Surface geochemical anomaly extends for over 1.7km along eastern margin of target. 2nd zone along northwest margin trends for over 800metres

+ Preliminary geological age dating underway to "confirm association with key IOCG mineralisation timing, of 1560 –1620Ma", +

+ Planning underway, for detailed ground gravity +airborne magnetic surveys, to support drill targeting. ...
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Further Testwork "Heightens Potential IOCG Discovery, @Titan" - Oct 22, 2013

+ Age dating at Titan highlights potential genetic link with major IOCG deposits in South Australia including Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill +Carrapateena

+ 1st reliable 1580Ma – 1620Ma age dates for this frontier of the Northern Gawler Craton, "comparing favourably" to Olympic Dam +Prominent Hill,
+ SA Geological Survey reviewing findings as part of Government Grant, +

+ Planning underway for high powered Induced Polarisation(IP) survey @Bundi, to finalise Round1 drill targets. ...
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9f70e4bcddd7095275f9ce5e0/files…


Large, Near-Surface Conductive Anomalies Identified, @Bundi IOCG Target - Oct 25, 2013

+ Magnetotelluric(MT) +audio-magnetotelluric(AMT) surveys have revealed large-scale, near-surface conductive anomalies, within the Bundi IOCG(Iron-Oxide Copper Gold) target

+ AMT survey results over the previously identified BUN001 electromagnetic(EM) conductor are "consistent with a large-scale disseminated sulphide alteration halo, around a high-sulphidation core"

+ MT/AMT conductive zones "correlate strongly, with recently defined high density +geochemically anomalous zones", "outlining a number of targets for massive haematite and/or disseminated sulphide bodies", within an "extensive IOCG mineralised system"

+ This survey "confirms Bundi as a "very large target, extending over an area of ~2.500m by 1.250m" +continuing vertically to @least 2.000m"

+ Government approvals for a maiden IOCG focused drilling programme @Bundi have been received , +

+ Planning for high powered induced polarisation(IP) survey is "well advanced" +is expected to finalise priority drilling targets @Bundi. ...
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9f70e4bcddd7095275f9ce5e0/files…


Apollo "Identifies 'Major Targets' in New 'IOCG Frontier', +Raises Capital to Expand Titan IOCG Exploration - Feb 19, 2014

"HLs"

+ 'Multiple 'high-priority' IOCG drill targets' confirmed, @Apollo’s Bundi IOCG prospect, Titan Project, South Australia

+ Bundi gravity anomaly consistent with large hematite dominant IOCG target –several times larger than the major Carrapateena Deposit

+ 'Large IOCG target' identified from geophysics +surface geochemistry +confirmed by Apollo’s Technical Advisor, Chris Anderson

+ Project "is located within 100km of the world-class Prominent Hill deposit, in the Gawler Craton ‘Olympic Dam style’ IOCG belt"

+ Apollo "will advance Bundi as a 'high-priority target', with high powered IP survey scheduled to commence shortly, to finalise drill targets

+ Apollo "continues advanced discussions with a number of global mining companies, on a potential JV for the Titan Project"

+ Apollo has completed $1.200.000 capital raise, to fund next phase of exploration @Titan Base Metals Project "targeting 'large IOCGs' " ...
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9f70e4bcddd7095275f9ce5e0/files…


Apollo Minerals in Trading Halt, Pending 'Strategic Partnership' - Feb 26, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=AON&E=ASX&N=784747" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">a@url]circa 1590Ma

+ Apollo’s Bundi, Mars Aurora Tank +Wirrida Prospects confirmed as "high potential IOCG targets"

+ SA Geological Survey reviewing findings as part of Government Grant, +

+ Planning underway for high powered Induced Polarisation(IP) survey @Bundi, to finalise Round1 drill targets. ...
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9f70e4bcddd7095275f9ce5e0/files…


Large, Near-Surface Conductive Anomalies Identified, @Bundi IOCG Target - Oct 25, 2013

+ Magnetotelluric(MT) +audio-magnetotelluric(AMT) surveys have revealed large-scale, near-surface conductive anomalies, within the Bundi IOCG(Iron-Oxide Copper Gold) target

+ AMT survey results over the previously identified BUN001 electromagnetic(EM) conductor are "consistent with a large-scale disseminated sulphide alteration halo, around a high-sulphidation core"

+ MT/AMT conductive zones "correlate strongly, with recently defined high density +geochemically anomalous zones", "outlining a number of targets for massive haematite and/or disseminated sulphide bodies", within an "extensive IOCG mineralised system"

+ This survey "confirms Bundi as a "very large target, extending over an area of ~2.500m by 1.250m" +continuing vertically to @least 2.000m"

+ Government approvals for a maiden IOCG focused drilling programme @Bundi have been received , +

+ Planning for high powered induced polarisation(IP) survey is "well advanced" +is expected to finalise priority drilling targets @Bundi. ...
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9f70e4bcddd7095275f9ce5e0/files…


Apollo "Identifies 'Major Targets' in New 'IOCG Frontier', +Raises Capital to Expand Titan IOCG Exploration - Feb 19, 2014

"HLs"

+ 'Multiple 'high-priority' IOCG drill targets' confirmed, @Apollo’s Bundi IOCG prospect, Titan Project, South Australia

+ Bundi gravity anomaly consistent with large hematite dominant IOCG target –several times larger than the major Carrapateena Deposit

+ 'Large IOCG target' identified from geophysics +surface geochemistry +confirmed by Apollo’s Technical Advisor, Chris Anderson

+ Project "is located within 100km of the world-class Prominent Hill deposit, in the Gawler Craton ‘Olympic Dam style’ IOCG belt"

+ Apollo "will advance Bundi as a 'high-priority target', with high powered IP survey scheduled to commence shortly, to finalise drill targets

+ Apollo "continues advanced discussions with a number of global mining companies, on a potential JV for the Titan Project"

+ Apollo has completed $1.200.000 capital raise, to fund next phase of exploration @Titan Base Metals Project "targeting 'large IOCGs' " ...
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9f70e4bcddd7095275f9ce5e0/files…


Apollo Minerals in Trading Halt, Pending 'Strategic Partnership' - Feb 26, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=AON&E=ASX&N=784747

Patersons initiates Coverage - Apr 16, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=AON&E=ASX&N=783171
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=AON&E=ASX&N=779943" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://gallery.mailchimp.com/9f70e4bcddd7095275f9ce5e0/files/AON_20140416_Patersons_Research_Report.pdf
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Agnico Eagle lifts quarterly profit, production guidance, Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines on Thursday reported rising 1st-quarter profit, boosted by higher gold output +lower production costs. The Toronto-based firm reported net income of $108.900.000, or $0.63/share for the 1st quarter ended Mar 31, a significant improvement on the $23.900.000 reported in the comparable quarter of `13 - MW/CMR, TORONTO - May 1, 2014

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/agnico-eagle-lifts-quarterly-pr…

[Popeye82]

Ein Stift, der in die Luft malt: Der "LIX Pen" ist der wohl kleinste 3-D-Drucker der Welt - W.de/BP - May 2, 2014
http://web.de/magazine/digitale-welt/computer/18896014-stift…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.720.581 von Popeye82 am 28.03.14 00:29:18

Zitat von Popeye82: Trans-Pacific Aerospace - Receives SAE AS81820, SAE AS81934 Certification +has received formal written qualification approval from the U.S. Navy, "becoming the 1st , +only , manufacturer in China, qualified to make bearings under this standard +under SAE-AS81934"; B. McKay: "We "are delighted to be the only SAE-certified bearing manufacturer in China." We "'re now on the QPL supplier list, which allows us to pursue long term competitive contracts not only for aircraft +sub-assemblies made in China by Airbus +Boeing, but throughout the world" " - Mar 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/11/trans-paci…


Trans-Pacific Aerospace Company Acquires 55% Stake in Godfrey (China) Limited; To date, Trans-Pacific Aerospace’s operations "have focused on facilitating the development of the Guangzhou production facility, +the design +engineering of Godfrey’s 'initial product line' of spherical bearings."; Trans-Pacific Aerospace is in the business of designing, engineering +manufacturing self-lubricating spherical bearings for commercial aircraft, with planned product extensions using similar proprietary technology into maritime, power plant +space applications - Apr 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/11/trans-paci…


Trans-Pacific Aerospace Company Receives Additional NAVAIR Approvals, This achievement is a milestone event for the Company +"will allow it to offer a larger catalog, of qualified product", "allows TPAC to compete in a sector that yields revenues of US$200.000.000/annum, "thus widening the Company’s growth "potential" +competitive landscape"; Adds New Board Members to Godfrey China Subsidiary; Bill M.K.: "We "are now in a position to offer 'potential' customers a wide range of products, with a complete catalog of parts." We have initiated new customer contact in the United States +China, +we are seeing positive feedback. The addition of these members to the board of Godfrey China "assures that the interests of Trans-Pacific Aerospace will be reflected in the decision-making process @Godfrey Guangzhou." China "is the world's fastest growing aviation market, with most recent Boeing forecasts noting it will need 5.980 new planes over the next 20 years." Every commercial aircraft made by manufacturers such as Airbus +Boeing uses >3.000 SAE-AS81820 +SAE-AS81934 parts" " - Sep 9, 2013
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Trans-Pacific Aerospace Announces its 1st Sale of Spherical Bearings; B. McKay: "We have a very short lead time on the order, as compared to industry standards +"are confident that we will deliver superior quality parts, well within the committed lead time". The order "shows confidence in our manufacturing processes, +the performance of our products. The significance of the 1st order cannot be overstated". TPAC "is committed to exceeding customer expectations, in every aspect of its business +we look @this order as 'the first of many to come'." The Company has additional quotes outstanding, some with 'major industry players'. While "there is no guarantee, we are nevertheless optimistic that our team’s marketing expertise +strategic contacts will result in additional orders, from both US +Chinese customers" - Mar 27, 2014
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Trans-Pacific Aerospace Receives Purchase Order Agreement, from its '1st Major' - May 1, 2014
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[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.779.315 von Popeye82 am 07.04.14 13:57:14

Zitat von Popeye82: BenchMark Energy - Secures New Contract in China, calls for delivery of 2.000 metric tons of its glycerin product every two months over the next year - Jul 30, 2013
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BenchMark Energy releases Q3 +Q4 earnings guidance - Sep 20, 2013
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Benchmark Energy 'Explores Development of Coolant +Antifreeze Product Line' - Nov 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/21/benchmark-…


Benchmark Energy Discusses Current Operations, Within BioDiesel Glycerin Market - Nov 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/27/benchmark-…
www.wallstreetnewscast.com/profile/bmrk.html


BenchMark Energy's `13 Annual Shareholder Meeting - Dec 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/02/benchmark-…







Benchmark "to Target Glycerin, for Hydraulic Fracturing of Oil +Natural Gas" - Dec 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/09/benchmark-…


BenchMark "Prepares Launch, of Its Antifreeze +Commercial Retail Product Line", anticipated sometime in early to mid-January `14 - Dec 16, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/16/benchmark-…


BenchMark Signs Manufacturing Agreement in Mexico, for Antifreeze Production; Under the agreement, BenchMark Energy will supply increased shipments of refined Glycerin to its Mexican partner, +in return will be provided manufacturing, production, +shipment of BenchMark's own brand of antifreeze, now to be marketed under the new brand name Timberline Antifreeze. 'Once' in full production, our Mexican production facilities 'should' be on course to ship "up to" 150.000 gallons of antifreeze to the company/month. The Company "anticipates that the 1st shipments of their new Timberline Antifreeze product "should" be on store shelves, by the end of Jan `14" - Jan 14, 2014
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BenchMark "Announces Pre-Orders, for Timberline Antifreeze +Glycerin Shipments for January"; Received orders from several local stores *they have several agreements pending; with marketing wholesalers interested in broader distribution throughout the U.S - Jan 30, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/30/benchmark-…


BenchMark Energy Ships >1.000.000 Pounds of Glycerin, for January, contract signed in January constituted nearly 1/3rd of the realized Glycerin loads - Feb 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/13/benchmark-…


BenchMark Energy Announces 1st Shipments of Timberline Antifreeze Product - Feb 28, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/companies/quote/bmrk/benchmark-energy-cor…


BenchMark Energy Announces New Product Availability - Mar 17, 2014
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BenchMark Energy Provides Update on Timberline Antifreeze Shipments; Ships 5.000 gallons of Antifreeze/week from Mexico to US, Production capacity of 10.000 gallons/week by late April, Additional 10.000 gallon capacity "possible" in Houston, TX, 'Maximum production capacity' from Mexico "could" reach 5.000 gallons/day , In talks with Retail Chains +Local Municipality - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/benchmark-…

BenchMark Energy Streamlines Shipping, Saves Cost Utilizing Schneider's New Bulk Intermodal Service; M. Bateman: "Recently, BenchMark +Schneider completed their 1st Intermodal shipment to Mexico. Not only was there a cost savings on the transportation, but by eliminating any transload +streamlining the border crossing process, we were able to move the shipment in days, instead of weeks . The combination of trucking +rail service has proved to be a very effective solution for our transportation needs", BenchMark Energy Corp. " "believes" that the addition of Schneider's transportation +logistics expertise will significantly decrease costs, reduce delivery times, +ultimately help BenchMark move their raw +finished products more effectively" - Apr 29, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/29/benchmark-…
www.wallstreetnewscast.com/profile/bmrk.html
http://benchmarkenergy.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/bmrk-octo…
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=BMRK&id=1107…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.804.543 von Popeye82 am 10.04.14 22:41:10

Zitat von Popeye82: NanoTech Entertainment - Wine Channel TV, subsidiary of "a leader in building online, cable +media marketing brands in selected vertical markets", Partners with NanoTech, Expanding Programming to Video on Demand Marketplace - Jun 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/11/wine-chann…


NanoTech Partners With Fun Little Movies, a "specialist in family-friendly comedy" - Jun 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/25/nanotech-p…


NanoTech Expands VOD Library, With >1.000 Films +TV Episodes; Deal with MGE, " distributors of one of the largest libraries of classic DVDs", provides American Classic Library for NanoTech Viewers - Jun 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/01/nanotech-e…


Hannover House(HHSE) Expands Partnership With NanoTech Entertainment; NanoTech's Media Group to Publish Hannover House TV-Book Channel +provide eBook Publishing Services - Jul 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/02/hannover-h…


NanoTech Completes Acquisition of Clear Memories - Jul 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/17/nanotech-c…


NanoTech 'Strengthens Commercial Business', with Acquisition of MagicScreen3D, "market leaders in the commercial implementation of glassless 3D screen technology" - Jul 22, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/22/nanotech-s…


NanoTech Partners with SEIKI Digital, a "world-class manufacturer, that is making 'big waves' in the television industry", "to Deliver the 'Ultimate 4K UltraHD Experience' " - Jul 29, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/29/nanotech-p…


'Music that Matters' Partners with NanoTech, to Launch IPTV/OTT Music Channel - Aug 2, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/02/music-that…


NanoTech Acquires Worldwide Global Entertainment - Aug 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/09/nanotech-a…


NanoTech Entertainment Expands Operations, @Its Silicon Valley Datacenter - Sep 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/11/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Ships 'Nuvola NP-H1 4K Ultra High Definition(4K UltraHD) Set Top Computer' - Sep 12, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/12/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces East Coast R&D Facilities - Sep 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/18/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Partners with Global Outdoor Concepts, the "leading provider of 'next generation technology' for outdoor Televisions" - Sep 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/19/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces the Opening of 4K Studios - Sep 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/25/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment +Ciao Entertainment +Television, a "global provider of telecommunications products +services", Announce Partnership - Oct 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/01/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Joins HDCP Licensee Group, "making it possible for customers to enable copy protected content across their networks". HDCP is an encrypted protocol, used to prevent unauthorized access to protected content. This inclusion "allows NanoTech to create HDMI® based products, including the upcoming Nuvola NP-1™, NP-C™ and NP-S1™ , which will be fully compatible with all content protected video sources +HDCP-compliant monitors, projectors or other display devices" - Oct 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/09/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Retains DME Law LLP, for Hollywood Representation - Oct 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/17/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment "Debuts Its 4K Studios, @American Film Market `13" - Nov 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/01/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment "Expands into Las Vegas Casino Gaming Industry", Hires Aaron Hightower - Nov 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Partners with NovoSensus, which "is developing some of the 'world’s most dynamic +competitive real-time data solutions' on the market", for Real-Time Data Technology - Nov 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/19/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Offers 'Black Friday Deal', for nanoSigns - Nov 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/26/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment &Graphin Co. Announce Distribution Partnership, in Japan - Dec 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/03/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Purchases Sammy Davis, Jr. Personal Collection - Dec 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/06/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces Opening of 4K Studios Hollywood Office - Dec 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/09/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Provides Funding, 4K Equipment for 'Documentaries on the History of Video Games' - Dec 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/10/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment - Releases 'Nuvola NP-1 4K Ultra HD Media Player', for Manufacturing - Dec 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Teams with Ingram Micro, the "world’s largest wholesale technology distributor +a global leader in IT supply-chain +mobile device lifecycle services", for U.S. Distribution of Nuvola NP-1 4K Ultra HD Streaming Video Player - Dec 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/23/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 'UltraFlix IPTV/OTT 4K Channel' Granted License, for 'Worldwide Distribution of 4K Moving Murals' - Dec 27, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/27/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's Nuvola NP-1, the " world’s 1st streaming media player that supports 4K Ultra HD movies +videos", Awarded "Storage Visions 2014 Visionary Product Award" - Jan 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/06/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 'Nuvola NP-1' Wins Ultra HDTV Magazine's "2014 Best of CES Ultra HD Media Player Award" - Jan 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/13/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment's 4K Studios Tapped Global New Age Media, the "Largest Content Provider in Dubai" to Convert, Distribute Sci-Fi Thriller in 4K - Jan 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/17/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment +11Giraffes Partner Offering 'Affordable Total 4K Digital Signage Solution' - Feb 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/04/nanotech-e…


NanoTech Entertainment Announces New Research +Development Facility, in Las Vegas; New R&D Center "to Focus on 'Next Generation Gaming &Display Technology' " - Feb 11, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/10/nanotech-e…







Skymedia Selects NanoTech Entertainment’s 'Nuvola Streaming 4K Media Player', for Integration into Televisions - Mar 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/13/skymedia-s…


NanoTech’s Nuvola NP-1 4K Streaming Media Player Demonstrated with Akamai Media & Delivery Solutions @NAB 2014, "Affordable Solution Consistently +Reliably Delivers Four Times the Resolution of Full HD" - Mar 19, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/19/nanotech-s…


NanoTech Announces 4K HEVC +VP9 Support, for 'Nuvola NP-1 +NP-C Streaming 4K Ultra HD Media Players' - Mar 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/20/nanotech-a…


NanoTech's UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service Adds to Its Sports +Lifestyle 4K Offerings, with 'global distribution agreement' with Red Bull Media House, "one of the leading sports movie producers in the world" - Mar 22, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/21/nanotech-s…


NanoTech’s 'UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service' Expands Catalog with over 150 hour 4K Ultra HD Entertainment, entered into a distribution agreement with Multicom Entertainment Group, an "independent global content distributor of feature-length movies +TV shows" - Apr 2, 2014
http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/newsStoryPopup.go?story…


NanoTech Adds Ericson, the "world leader in communications technology +service", to its 'NAB 4K Streaming Interop-Demo List' - Apr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/nanotech-a…


NanoTech +OUYA, a "new kind of game platform that enables any creator to publish a game for the TV", Partner, to Bring Games to the 'Nuvola NP-1 Streaming Media Player', "Powerful 'Tegra 4-based Nuvola' Enables Access to Hundreds of Controller-Optimized Games for TV Play" - Apr 10, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/10/nanotech-a…

NanoTech Appoints Blake Brown 'Lead Technical Developer', for its Global Media Business; Brown holds numerous patents with Sony, Avistar, Futuretel, Emuzed +Hitachi for software development related to compression, storage, streaming, networking +3D. While manager +senior software engineer @Pinnacle Systems, he was a primary contributor on a compression-related Technical Emmy +a significant contributor on a small team for a 2nd Technical Emmy. Brown’s previous experience also includes software development for Amazon, DirectTV +Sonic Solutions. Brown has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois +an M.B.A. in Management/Finance from Santa Clara University. In his new role, Brown will focus on porting NanoTech’s UltraFlix 4K streaming video distribution service to several 'major 4K TV brands', as well as the 'emerging 4K-capable smartphones'. He will also provide support for several 'strategic Nuvola Multiple System Operator(MSO)/cable TV company customers' - Apr 22, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/22/nanotech-a…


NanoTech Adds Seventy New 4K Ultra HD Titles to its 'UltraFlix 4K IPTV/OTT Streaming Service', Distribution Deal with Footprint Media Holdings, an "international Entertainment Company", Expands Catalog >200 Hours of Movies, Concerts, TV Shows +'Special Events' Plus 100 Hours of Free Content, all in 'Stunning 4K Ultra HD' - May 3, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/05/01/nanotech-a…
www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=NTEK&id=1162…

[Popeye82]

Buffett: willing to partner with 3G again, on 'very large' deals - FY/R - May 3, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/buffett-willing-partner-3g-aga…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.788.567 von Popeye82 am 08.04.14 19:58:56

Zitat von Popeye82: Lightwave Logic - Successfully Demonstrates Operating 'Silicon Organic Hybrid(SOH) Prototype Modulator', Device "Achieves Greater Electro-Optical Activity +'dramatically' Lower Drive Voltage, than Industry Standard Legacy Inorganic Modulators" - Oct 14, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/14/lightwave-…


Presentation - Nov13
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LWLG-Stone…











Lightwave Logic 'Nonlinear Optical Materials' "Push the Emergence of 'Silicon Organic Hybrid(SOH) Devices' ", Optical Polymers "can Leapfrog Performance of 'Silicon Photonics only Solutions' " - Nov 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/26/lightwave-…


Lightwave Logic Develops 'Unique Methodology to Combine Multiple Chromophores, into a Single Polymer Host', Initial Results "Demonstrated Higher Electro-Optical Activity than Individual Chromophores, along with other Improved Performance Characteristics"; Company to File Provisional Patents - Jan 27, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/27/lightwave-…


Lightwave Logic Electro-Optic Polymer to Be Used in Development of an 'Advanced DoD Application', 1st Commercial Order of Lightwave Logic's 'Advanced Organic Nonlinear Electro-Optic Polymer' - Feb 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/07/lightwave-…


Lightwave Logic Begins the Manufacture of a 'Multi Integrated Nanophotonic Transceiver'(MINT) Prototype, "to Address 'Explosive Data Center Growth' " - Mar 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/06/lightwave-…


Lightwave Logic Chairman +Chief Executive Officer Tom Zelibor Interviewed by CEO CFO Magazine - CEOCFOM, NEWARK - Mar 19, 2014
http://ceocfointerviews.com/interviews/LightwaveLogic14.htm


Lightwave Logic Acquires Worldwide License Agreement to Corning's, the "world leader in specialty glass +ceramics", 'Organic Electro-Optical Materials', "allows Lightwave to use the licensed patents within a 'defined license field', that includes communications, computing, power, +power storage applications, utilizing the nonlinear optical properties of their material" - Apr 8, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/08/lightwave-…

Lightwave Logic "Develops 'Powerful New Electro-Optical Material System', 'Perkinamine Malachite™', Based on the Company's 'New Multi-Chromophore Approach' ", "Multiple 'Proprietary Chromophores' Work in Concert, to 'Dramatically' Increase Electro-Optical Effect, with Increased Thermal Stability +Durability in Photonic Devices, Starting with the fundamental underpinnings of Lightwave's proprietary Perkinamine™ technology, the Lightwave Logic research scientists have found that by combining various Perkinamine™ chemical compounds with certain aspects of in-licensed chromophore portfolios, the total chromophore concentration in a host polymer system can be 'dramatically improved'. The Company 'intends' to further validate this Performance, in prototype photonic devices. Key results will be shared with interested industrial partners; L. Bintz: "This multi-chromophore system has achieved a 50% increase in chromophore concentration, leading to higher electro-optical activity, when compared to an equivalent single chromophore system. It does not cause the high chromophore density loading issues, such as reduced effective electro-optic activity, due to a non-uniform concentration of chromophore in the polymer host. For the past several months we have consistently witnessed 'amazing durability +poling stability'(chromophore alignment) in thin film measurement tests in our new Longmont, Colorado device fabrication +testing facility. Repeated, multi-point measurements show twice the electro-optic effect of Lithium Niobate, with excellent durability"; T. Zelibor: "Since developing this new capability, our corporate focus has been to expand our portfolio of EO materials, not to replace our core Perkinamine™ family of chromophores, but to work with them adjunctively. These results are 'vitally important' to our commercialization efforts, +validate our scientific approach. This "creates a 'myriad of market opportunities', due to 'almost infinite potential combinations of molecules +parts of molecules with unique properties ' to address 'distinct market opportunities' ". We will soon put the material into 'proprietary, advanced design photonic devices' together, with the Guided Wave Optics Laboratory in the University of Colorado. "Malachite™ is undoubtedly the 'most durable nonlinear organic material system' we have ever synthesized, that also possesses high electro-optic efficiency, +the ability to work in ambient conditions. It "is designed to enable a data communications transceiver to function inside the data center. We 'intend' to satisfy the 'enormous +as yet unfulfilled demand' for 100gb/s data rates inside these 'massive +complex facilities'." We are already working on a 'next generation Malachite™ material system', to target a different application" - Apr 23, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/23/lightwave-…
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LWLG-Stone…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9891786
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/LWLG-Initi…
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LWLG_Meeti…
www.lightwavelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/conf169730…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.083.677 von Popeye82 am 24.04.12 23:28:31

Zitat von Popeye82: Tantalus Rare Earths AG - &Rhodia, the world's No.1 producer of rare earth products, Sign LOI for Technical Co-Operation &Offtake, from Madagascar Rare Earths Project - Apr 23, 2012
www.presseportal.de/pm/101651/2239202/eans-news-tantalus-rar…


Thyssenkrupp, "of the world's leading commodity trading companies", +Tantalus Sign "MOU" for Joint Evaluation on Madagascar Rare Earths Project, + the 'exclusive European supply of these rare earth products, to ThyssenKrupp' - Nov 12, 2012
http://irpages2.equitystory.com/cgi-bin/show.ssp?companyName…

Resource Update, Tantalus "confirms massive scale of Madagascar Project" -of 435.000.000 tonnes @0.08% total rare earth oxides(TREO) I - Apr 8, 2014
www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/55567/tantalus-r…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.663.057 von Popeye82 am 20.03.14 01:21:51

Zitat von Popeye82: Atrum Coal NL - upgrades JORC Anthracite Resources @Groundhog, by 113% -to 338.000.000t I/I - Jan 16, 2013

+ JORC resources @Groundhog increased by 113% to a global open cut coal resource of 338.000.ooot, across Indicated(106.900.000t) +Inferred(230.900.000t) categories

+ 85.300.000t between 0 +50m depth with attractive indicative ROM strip-ratios

+ >80% of the coal resource between 0 +150m depth

+ Further resource upgrade expected March ´13, following additional structural interpretation +modelling

+ Preliminary washed clean coal quality data from the ´12 drilling program is expected by the end of January ´13

+ Groundhog adjacent to rail ‘right-of-way’, connecting to rail network on to Prince Rupert or Vancouver deep sea ports. Fixed wing airstrip access, 6km from central target zone Port +rail capacity ...
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20130116/pdf/42cg1n91n46mdm.pdf


Atrum Increases JORC Resources @Groundhog, by 460% -to 1.570.000.000 tonnes M/I/I, "one of the largest undeveloped high grade anthracite deposits in the world"; Dr. E. Lilford: "The size of the Groundhog deposit is "extraordinary". The coal is generally shallow +exhibits an "exceptionally" high rank. As "one of the largest undeveloped anthracite Deposits in the world", Groundhog "has the "potential" to be a strategic asset in the global metallurgical coal space. Weh have an exciting year ahed of us" - Apr 3, 2013

+ JORC resources @Groundhog increased by 460% -to a global coal resource of 1.570.000.000t across Measured(16.000.000t), Indicated(553.000.000t) +Inferred(998.000.000t) categories

+ Upgraded resource "confirms Groundhog as one of the largest undeveloped high grade anthracite deposits in the world"

+ 415.000.000t between 0 +100m depth, with "attractive "indicative" strip-ratios"

+ > 90% of the global coal resource between 0 +300m depth

+ "Preliminary" washed clean coal quality data "confirms premium anthracitic coal product"

+ Completion of Conceptual Economic Analysis +Scoping Study expected Q2 ´13

+ ´13 to focus on reserve definition drilling, bulk sampling, confirmatory quality analysis, engineering design, port access +baseline environmental studies, to "facilitate acceleration of project permitting +1st coal shipments" ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=ATU&E=ASX&N=630377


Atrum Coal Secures Port Capacity for 1.570.000.000t Groundhog Project - Apr 29, 2013
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=ATU&E=ASX&N=643066


Groundhog Scoping Study Results - Aug 27, 2013

+ Low CAPEX entry to production "estimated" @US$62.000.000 on contract mining basis, for a 1.800.000t/a ROM operation

+ "Five year initial mining", processing +transport costs ~US$85/product tonne(FOB) on a contractor basis, with an "aspirational LOM target" of <US$70 /product tonne(FOB) as an owner operator

+ Before-tax Free Cashflow on 1.800.000t/a ROM "estimated" @US$107.000.000/year (A$119.000.000) +US$293.000.000/year(A$326.000.000) for Atrum’s "aspirations" to deliver 3.000.000t/a saleable production of anthracite

+ Initial adit mining of seam #70 with "indicative ROM yield" of 61% for premium anthracite, with plans to expand production with open cut mining +/or additional portals

+ "Conservative forecast sales prices" of US$190 to US$ 208/tonne for anthracite lumps +US$137 to US$150/tonne for anthracite fines

+ "Initial trucking strategy" to deep sea port of Stewart with firm 1.500.000t/a capacity secured @Stewart Bulk Terminals +additional capacity @Stewart World Port to reach 3ßß.000.000t/a plus

+ 1st anthracite coal shipments to customers "targeted" for Q4 ´14

+ Company nearing completion of its PFS/Reserve definition drilling program, with 36 diamond cored holes completed to date in ´13 ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=ATU&E=ASX&N=646776


Atrum Coal MD discusses Groundhog, +recent financing - BRR - Nov 11, 2013
www.brrmedia.com/event/118337


Atrum Coal Consolidates Strategic Position, @Groundhog - Jan 21, 2014

+ Atrum has agreed to acquire eleven(11) coal licence applications, totalling 15.554 hectares from Panstone Mines +Minerals Inc on 'very attractive +non-dilutive terms'

+ Acquisition ground is contiguous with Atrum’s flagship Groundhog Anthracite Project +is located within the coal-bearing Groundhog coalfield

+ Acquisition provides Atrum with a 68% increase in its consolidated foot-print in the Groundhog Coalfield, to 38.369 hectares

+ Atrum receives grant of an additional four(4) coal licences @Groundhog following community, 1st Nations +ministerial consultation, taking its Groundhog tenure to 22 coal licences +15 coal licence applications, including the proposed acquisition tenure ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=ATU&E=ASX&N=664615


Atrum to Spin-out Kuro Coal Limited - Mar 20, 2014
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20140320/pdf/42nhy5781byvbv.pdf

A$2.100.000.000 NPV for 1st Stage Production, @Groundhog; Dr. E. Lilford: "The results speak for themselves. Groundhog is a world class asset +we are "merely scratching the surface of its potential"." - May 6, 2014

+ Independent Pre-feasibility Study(PFS) confirms robust economics for peak 5.400.000t/a run-of-mine(ROM) underground operation @Groundhog Anthracite Project in British Columbia, Canada

+ PFS covers <5% of Groundhog area +only two, of 20+ , anthracite seams

+ Pre-production capital estimated @A$10.000.000 in `14, with ramp-up capital in `15 of US$67.100.000 under contract mining +Build-Own-Operate
-Transfer(BOOT) arrangements

+ Commercial mine development to be funded through strategic offtake financing +debt

+ Post-ramp up mining, processing +transportation costs of US$88/t(including royalties) on an owner operator underground mining basis (OPEX reduced significantly for open pit mining)

+ PFS models an initial 75.000.000t ROM anthracite mine, for a 16 year LOM producing high grade +ultra-high grade anthracite

+ High grade anthracite price currently trading @US$187/t, compared to US$120/t for hard coking coal

+ Using independent price forecasts +a discount rate of 8%(nominal) the project has a pre-tax Net Present Value(NPV) of A$2.100.000.000(post-tax
NPV of A$1.300.000.000)

+ Pre-tax Internal Rate of Return(IRR) of 68%(post-tax IRR of 51%) based on power +road infrastructure CAPEX being funded by Atrum

+ Atrum well-funded for `14, with cash @bank to deliver ‘1st anthracite on ship’ through trial mining, later this year ...
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20140506/pdf/42pg63d5rm2yv2.pdf
http://atrumcoal.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/UBS-Coal-…
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20131031/pdf/42khxffms3jm3x.pdf
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20131025/pdf/42k995y1pspfdc.pdf

[Popeye82]

Celladon Corporation - LifeSci Advisors Initiates Coverage - LiSciA - May 5, 2014
www.lifesciadvisors.com/clientinfo/celladon/Celladon__LSA_In…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.742.039 von Popeye82 am 01.04.14 04:47:34

Zitat von Popeye82: Greenearth Energy - CO2 to Fuel Conversion Technology -Brown Coal Application; "believes its Israeli based joint venture project NewCO2Fuels Ltd +its "laboratory proven" CO2 to Fuel conversion technology could provide opportunities for emissions reductions for domestic +international brown coal users" - Apr 23, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=372344


Greenearth Energy CO2 to Fuel Potential Brown Coal Solution - Jun 8, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=374397


Smart Technology "Ideal For The Australian Government", Greenearth Energy's technology partner, Israel's Metrolight Ltd., "has a successful track record of delivering smart street lighting solutions driving savings "in excess" of 60%, while @the same time delivering reductions in ongoing maintenance costs +CO2 emissions - Jun 15, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=374627


GER brings foward CO2 to Fuel Technology option payment, advised the market "that it had successfully concluded negotiations with Yeda Research +Development Co. Ltd., the commercial arm of Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science, for an exclusive, worldwide Research +Licence Agreement, for a 'revolutionary' technology, that has the ability to convert CO2 emissions into fuel"; The technology concept successfully developed in Israel by Professor Jacob Karni +his group @the Weizmann Institute of Science +proven in laboratory trials "involves a new method of using concentrated solar energy for the dissociation of carbon dioxide(CO2) to carbon monoxide(CO) +oxygen(O2)." The same system "can also dissociate water(H2O ) to hydrogen(H2) +oxygen(O2), @the same time it dissociates the CO2." The CO, or the mixture of CO +H2(called Syngas) can then be used as gaseous fuel(e.g. in power plants), or converted to liquid fuel (e.g. methanol), which "has the "potential" to be stored, transported +used in motor vehicles" - Jun 22, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=374983


NCF Newsletter Issue 1 - Oct 31, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=381617


Brokers Lunch Presentation Update NewC02 Fuels - Apr 11, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=388232


'Non-Binding HOA' signed- Energy Retailer Marketing Initiative, with "one of Australia’s leading energy retailers" - Aug 14, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=393071


Managing Director's presentation -`13 AGM - Nov 27, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=398813


"Israeli "Breakthrough", with CO2 to Fuel Technology" - Jan 14, 2014

+ NewCO2 Fuels in Israel(NCF) completes stage 1 testing, "proving the technologies commercial excess heat configuration"

+ NCF on track for stage 2 testing "proving the 100% renewable solar driven configuration"

+ The NCF team’s ongoing technical accomplishments "have resulted in order of magnitude improvements, in the cost efficiency of the NCF technology"

+ NCF "gears up to move onto the development of commercial-scale reactors +systems, in the coming months" ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=400916


Greenearth "has 'breakthrough' in CO2 to fuel technology" - AI - Jan 24, 2014
www.theaustralianinvestor.com.au


"Greenearth Energy (ASX: GER) is a diversified Australian renewable energy company that has shifted its focus on conventional geothermal resources, to concentrate on a potentially world changing technology that could convert CO2 into a fuel. The company also focuses on an industrial efficiency business that is beginning to see positive cash flows.
On Tuesday 14th January, Greenearth Energy announced that it had completed stage one testing of the proof of concept system for the NewCO2Fuels project in Israel (NCF). The reaction from the market underlined the potential of the technology, should it successfully navigate the pathway to a commercial product.

The share price soared 240 per cent in the final two hours of trade after the announcement that revealed a breakthrough in its solar powered, carbon dioxide to fuel technology.

In passing the Stage one testing, NCF has now demonstrated that the technology successfully and effectively, dissociates CO2 into CO and oxygen in a heating environment.

The CO, or the mixture of CO and H2 (called Syngas) can be used as a gaseous fuel (for example in power plants), or converted to liquid fuel (such as methanol or other transportation fuels like diesel), which has the potential to be stored, transported and used in motor vehicles. The oxygen produced can be used in the combustion of the clean fuel, or elsewhere.

Managing Director of Greenearth Energy, Samuel Marks, excited the market stating, “this now proven concept has the potential to create, quite literally, a paradigm shift in the way society views and deals with our global CO2 challenges.”

In speaking with The Australian Investor, Mr Marks admitted it was “a lofty statement”, but one worthy of the potential of the technology.

“Whether there is a tax on CO2 or not, there seems to be very little question that it is something that scientists, politicians and the general population, doesn’t want to see omitted into the atmosphere.

“This process utilises captured CO2, that is effectively a waste product and uses it as feedstock.”

The system is based on a technology previously developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and exclusively licensed to NCF.

Greenearth Energy became involved in NewCO2 Fuels in 2011 and secured an exclusive worldwide Research and License Agreement. The group's investment is represented by a 50 per cent ownership.

“The Weizmann Institute of Science is a fascinating institute made up of a scientific research arm and a commercialisation arm called Yeda.” says Mr Marks.

Over the next two months, the company says the stage two testing is on course to further establish the final proof of concept, which encompasses two additional targets - increasing the dissociation rate by a factor of 4, an 800 fold increase in the dissociating rate, and driving the system using a solar based heat source.

“Obviously by using solar it then becomes 100 per cent renewable,” he says.

“What is exciting about this stage is that the results we are seeing mean this could be financially and commercially viable, irrespective of a price on Carbon, at a level never seen anywhere in the world before.”

The Syngas produced from the process “which simplistically is like natural gas with a high calorific value” can be tuned into methanol or diesel fuel according to Mr Marks.

“So if you compare what is currently used for diesel fuel, which is petroleum based, there is a step change where we would no longer be using a fossil fuel. "


'Exclusive Metrolight distribution' secured, for region - Mar 5, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=403226


CO2 To Fuel Technology -Stage2 -"Efficiency Proven "; D. Banitt: "These are very exciting days for NCF. After >two years of heavy lifting by the NCF team, which focused on removing technological barriers, our plans have come to fruition. Measuring such high +reliable performance in the operation of our 1st module is very rewarding for the NCF team. The excitement is not only from the technology side but also, +I should say most importantly, from the market side. We continue to receive very positive responses +support, indicating that there is a strong demand for NCF’s technology, especially because of the attractive expected financial performance of systems, driven by either waste heat, or solar energy"; S. Marks: "The team @NCF deserve to be congratulated, for delivering an enormous task set by the founders, Greenearth +Erdi Fuels, in Jun `11. The magnitude of this task can best be grasped when you contemplate that in Jun `11, there was no evidence to support that this science could operate @industrial capacities, @economies which will enable commercial viability. This has now been overcome. The team is on track to complete the solar testing +NCF are beginning a focus on the commercialisation stage +establishment of a pilot, either in Israel, Australia or another country where the appropriate partner exists. With this next milestone of development, involving a scaling up to commercial capacities for pilot installations, the track record of the team +technology to deliver. gives us great confidence in ongoing success" - Mar 11, 2014

+ NCF stage2 testing further proves technology, increasing dissociation rate of CO2, to 800 times original laboratory tests, a fourfold increase from Stage1 testing, announced in Jan

+ NCF continuous tests now running for over 100hrs, proving technology stability

+ NCF currently converting ~15kg CO2 into ~10kg of CO +5kg oxygen(O2)/day, a rate which supports a commercially viable product ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=403492


Energy Efficiency "Growing Customer Base +Channels" - Mar 27, 2014

has been selected for the following projects:

ALDI –New distribution centre development in Brisbane
Schweppes –Perth bottling facility lighting retrofit
Quicksilver –Geelong distribution centre lighting retrofit
401 Collins Street –Melbourne CBD, office building lighting retrofit
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=404222


Energy Efficiency adds Menolinx Israeli Lighting Technology, a "worldwide solution provider in the fields of energy efficiency, intelligent street lighting +smart grid" - Apr 1, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=404429

NewCO2Fuels signs agreements with 'two global conglomerates', an "Europe-based global conglomerate" +"one of the world's largest steel manufacturers"; S. Marks: "These strong collaborations with two 'globally recognised brands', to partner with NCF +the team, "are key steps towards commercialisation of the technology. NCF is also in preliminary discussions with additional industry participants, all of 'significant scale +opportunity', though offering different routes to market"". We are 'extremely pleased' with these developments +look forward to sharing more about these +further opportunities, as they develop. These partnerships "come @a time when the Northern Hemisphere is looking for paths to address CO2 emissions +in doing so, requires long term solutions that are financially viable . The attractiveness of NCF's solution is that it "aims" to generate an additional revenue stream for the businesses, +reduce their CO2 emissions"; D. Banitt: "After the successful completion of the 1st stages of proving its technology, NCF is focusing on the next development stages. The efforts are directed to establishing the technology @manufacturing standards +developing the commercial product. Partnering with 'global industrial players' "furnishes NCF with complementary engineering know-how +detailed industrial insights. The intimate familiarity with the manufacturing processes, the various considerations of industrial systems’ integration +the correct engineering approaches are all vital ingredients, for a healthy +efficient product development process. The introduction of these factors into the product design consideration @this stage is crucial, for bringing a successful product to the market". We are 'very pleased' with these two collaboration agreements +looking forward to 'healthy +fruitful relationships'." - May 5, 2014

+ NewCO2Fuels reports 'two key paths to commercialisation'':

- MOU signed with one of the world's largest steel manufacturers, to explore the opportunity to utilise excess heat from the steel industry, to produce fuel

+ Establishes collaboration agreement with Europe-based global conglomerate to partner on product development ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=405862
www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Israeli-startup-aims-to-
harness-…
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=405460
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=405682

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.779.107 von Popeye82 am 07.04.14 13:29:10

Zitat von Popeye82: GuestLogix Secures "Multi-Year Agreement" with European Airline Germania, Company to Deploy Onboard Retail Technology Platform across Germania Airline's Entire Fleet - Mar 22, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_05-02-13.html


GuestLogix - Signs 10-Year Agreement with IFE System Leader Thales, a "global technology leader for the Defence &Security +the Aerospace +Transportation markets", to Facilitate Transaction Processing through Seatback Screens; Industry's Most Prominent Transaction Processing Engine Now Used to Enable IFE Payment Acceptance Across Extensive Global Customer Base; GuestLogix +Thales "anticipate rollout to begin" Jul ´13. A joint deployment is currently underway onboard a 1st major airline custome - Mar 11, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_03-11-13.html


GuestLogix Secures 4-Year Agreement with 'Leading Asia Pacific Airline', Cathay Pacific +Subsidiary Dragonair in Major Duty-Free Agreement, with Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong; Cathay Pacific to Manage Entire Onboard Retail Operations with GuestLogix Onboard Retail Platform, new customer win represents >27.000.000 passenger trips for GuestLogix - May 2, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_03-22-13.html


GuestLogix Secures Multi-Year Agreement with "China's 1st Low Cost Carrier", Spring Airlines, agreement represents 9.100.000 passenger trips for GuestLogix - Jun 4, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_06-04-13.html


GuestLogix Announces 'Major Customer Win', with Signing of "Asia’s Largest Airline, for the 34th consecutive year/5th largest airline in the world", China Southern; Company to Enable Inflight Auction of Seat Upgrades Onboard China Southern Airlines - Jul 8, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_07-08-13.html


GuestLogix Strengthens Relationship with Momentum Services +Eurostar, with "New Merchant of Record Agreement"; Company 2Deploys Global Payment Services, to Support Growing Onboard Retailing Program Onboard Major Rail Customer" - Aug 15, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-15-13.html


Guestlogix - &Air Canada, "named “Best Airline in North America” for the 4th consecutive year in a worldwide survey of >18.000.000 airline passengers", Sign "Multi-Year Agreement", to Support Growing Inflight Entertainment Offerings Across Expanding Fleet; Onboard Retail Technology Leader to Provide IFE Payment Processing Service, to Facilitate Congruent Entertainment Experience for Canada’s Largest Airline - Aug 22, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-22-13.html


GuestLogix - Announces "Multi-Year Agreement" with "Scandinavia's Largest Regional Airline", Wideroe - Aug 28, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-28-13.html


GuestLogix - Global Rail Division Secures "North America's Largest Privately Owned Passenger Rail Service", Rocky Mountaineer; Company Expands Global Footprint with 1st North American Rail Customer Agreement - Sep 18, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_09-18-13.html


GuestLogix +NCR, the "global leader in consumer transaction technologies", to "Integrate Leading Technologies, to "Transform Self-Service Retail, throughout Global Travel Industry" " - Oct 21, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_10-21-13.html


GuestLogix +flydubai, "one of the Middle East's fastest growing airlines", Sign Multi-Year Renewal Agreement for Continued Use of the Onboard Retail Platform; Company's "Leading Solution Will Continue to Increase Efficiency for Onboard Sales @flydubai" - Nov 6, 2013
www.marketwired.com/press-release/guestlogix-flydubai-sign-m…


Deloitte Awards GuestLogix in the "2013 Technology Fast 50™ +Fast 500™"; Company "Ranked as One of Canada +North America's Fastest Growing Technology Companies", for 5th Consecutive Year - Nov 13, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_11-13-13.html


GuestLogix Signs 'Multi-Year Partnership Agreement' with Toronto-Based Carrier, Porter Airlines, 'rated "Best Small Airline in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards'; Company "to Launch Flagship Demo Location with Latest Retail Technology, @Airline’s Headquarters" - Dec 20, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_12-20-13.html


GuestLogix 'Recovers >US$1.000.000, in Previously Declined Revenues for Its Customers'; "Company's Global Payment Gateway Improves the Bottom Line for Airline +Rail Operators" - Jan 8, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-08-14.html


GuestLogix’ Global Rail Division Announces 'Major Mobile Ticketing +Retail Win', with Signing of a "Major European Rail Operator"; "operator will be the 1st to deploy the Company’s 'OnTouch® GuestPass™ ticketing validation technology', +represents the GuestLogix Global Rail Division’s largest contract signing to date" - Jan 13, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-13-14.html


GuestLogix Announces Renewal +Expansion Agreement, with "Leading North American Airline", Airline "to Benefit from Use of the Company's Onboard Retail Platform +OnTouch® Analytics" - Jan 28, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-28-14.html


GuestLogix Partners with KUBRA, which "provides customer interaction management solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, government, financial services, health care +communication companies across North America", to Enhance its Global Payment Gateway, Company "to Leverage KUBRA’s Payment Processing Services, to Support Global Airline +Rail Operators" - Jan 29, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-29-14.html


GuestLogix "Recognizes Momentum Services, for its 'Outstanding Retail Performance' Onboard Eurostar" - Feb 5, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_02-05-14.html


GuestLogix +Inflight Service Europe AB Strengthen Partnership in 3-Year Agreement with Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, the "3rd largest low-cost carrier in Europe, based on passenger trips"; Company's "Leading Solution to Support the Low-Cost Carrier's Onboard Retailing Initiatives" - Feb 13, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_02-13-14.html


GuestLogix "Unveils Corporate Rebrand +New Business Units, Reflecting Payment Technology Support Across Entire Travel Journey" - Mar 4, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-Un…


GuestLogix +Global Eagle Entertainment, the "leading full service provider of content +connectivity to the worldwide airline industry, whichs customer base includes >150 airlines worldwide", Collaborate to Enhance the Passenger Experience Onboard Airlines Worldwide - Mar 10, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…


GuestLogix Deploys Across Flybe, "Europe's Largest Regional Airline", in Catering +Duty Free Agreement with Skytrac Group, Flybe "to Enhance its Onboard Retail Operations, with GuestLogix' Onboard Retail Platform" - Apr 2, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/guestlogix-de…


GuestLogix Secures 3 Year Deal with Priority Travel Group, The "World's Leading Provider of Airport Lounge Access" - Apr 7, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-Se…

GuestLogix Announces New Cloud-Based Availability of its Global Payment Processing Technologies in Support of Common Use Transaction Processing™(CUTP™) for Ancillary Revenue, Company "Deploys Core Payment Components to the Cloud, to Enable Global Access +Increased Speed of Implementation to World’s Leading Travel Operators" - Apr 24, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…


GuestLogix Welcomes its 1st Japanese Airline Customer in Partnership with Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong, the "pioneer of airline concession operations, management +marketing" - Apr 28, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix_We…


GuestLogix +Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong "Continue Expansion in Asia Pacific, with New Customer Win"; I. Kostov: "Upon implementation of our technology, this new airline customer will see immediate gains in terms of richness of functionality +the ability to efficiently serve its customers. With the introduction of PCI-compliant credit card acceptance onboard, the airline both protects its operations, as well as enhances the inflight experience for its passengers" - May 6, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…
http://guestlogix.com/pdf/guestlogix_trend_report.pdf
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0002…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.756.119 von Popeye82 am 02.04.14 22:00:33

Zitat von Popeye82: Naturally Splendid Enterprises - to Launch New Products, +Moves Into New Office/Warehouse Facilities; Craig Goodwin: "We are "extremely pleased" with the flavour +nutritional profiles of these new products. They "will be the 1st hemp protein products in the world, that utilize lo-han-guo", an all-natural sweetener that is 200 times sweeter than sugar, with a fraction of the calories. ... "this formulation is gluten free, lactose free, higher in protein than other hemp comparable products, a "great alternative for diabetics… +better tasting" "; Lo-han-guo, sometimes called Monk Fruit is an "exciting +unique new to market sweetener" that "provides benefits no other sweeteners can". Unlike sugar +other common sweeteners, Monk Fruit does not elevate insulin levels, raise cholesterol, or stimulate fat storage. Made from natural fruit, Monk Fruit has been clinically proven to speed up the fat burning process, without stimulating insulin production. Monk Fruit is "completely natural +safe for diabetics, children +people who are hypoglycemic" - Jun 27, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130627…


Naturally Splendid Signs NDA with "Major Specialty Ingredient Supplier", to Test Exclusive HempOmegaTM & H2OmegaTM Products - Sep 10, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130910…


Naturally Splendid "Announces Launch of Natera™ Product Line", @the Canadian Health Food Association Trade Show - Sep 12, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130912…


Naturally Splendid Signs "NDA With the "leading ingredient suppliers in North America" for HempOmega™ &H2Omega™" Proprietary Products - Nov 5, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131105…


Naturally Splendid "Secures Exclusive Sales Agreement" With Boreal Technologies, for Canada +the United States for Plant Based Omega Products - Nov 13, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131113…


Naturally Splendid Signs Purchase Order, With "Large National Retailer", for Its NATERA™ Product Line - Dec 18, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131218…


Naturally Splendid's NATERA™ Superfood Line to Be Distributed Across Canada by Purity Life, a "Leading Natural Health Product Distributor", which supplies high-quality natural health products to >7.000 stores across Canada, including most major food, drug +mass merchandisers +natural health food stores - Jan 16, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140116…


Naturally Splendid Signs Purchase Order With London Drugs, a "100% Canadian owned with 77 stores across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan +Manitoba + >7.0000 employees", for Its NATERA™ Protein Line - Jan 30, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140130…


Naturally Splendid 1st Ships Order of Its NATERA™ Protein Line, to London Drugs, In addition, the Company is "pleased to report that Marketplace IGA will also be replacing the Naturally Splendid line with the NATERA™ line." Marketplace IGA has 38 stores throughout British Columbia; Naturally Splendid's retail line of superfood products "was test marketed through '13 in >350 stores in BC +Alberta, including Save On Foods, Urban Fare, London Drugs, Sobeys +Marketplace IGA. "§Following successful sales throughout, this line was expanded to feature new flavors, sizes +more 'customer focused packaging', under the name NATERA™" - Feb 11, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140211…


Naturally Splendid Completes Warehouse Upgrades, +Receives Permits for New Natera™ Packaging Facility, which, With a total footprint of >6.000 sqft, upgrades the Natera™ warehouse capacity by 200%; B. Carson: "We "have streamlined our packaging +warehousing facilities, in order to accommodate larger volumes of sales +faster inventory turnover". Our new facilities "allow Naturally Splendid to provide a higher level of service to our customers +distributors". The company's Natera™ superfood line is now carried through both regional +national distributors, that service >7.000 retail stores +"is quickly becoming a 'recognized name in the Canadian functional food market' " " - Mar 3, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140303.…


Summit Specialty Foods, "one of Western Canada's leading distributors of organic, natural +gourmet foods" to Distribute Naturally Splendid's Atera(TM) Hemp Superfood Line, in BC +Alberta, distribution network "has increased from servicing 350 stores in Western Canada, to now ~8.000 " 'potential' retail clients nationwide", since the beginning of the year" - Mar 6, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140305.…


Nature’s Fare Markets to Carry Naturally Splendid’s NATERA™ Hemp Superfood Line - Mar 7, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140307…


Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd.: "Significant Milestone Achieved, in Development of Plant Based Omega Products"; Boreal "has successfully completed the 1st pilot scale production run of HempOmega™. The success of this pilot scale production run enables Naturally Splendid the ability to offer commercial sized production quantities of HempOmega™ +H2Omega™. Naturally Splendid has exclusive rights to market Boreal's full range of plant based omega products, throughout North America."; C. Goodwin: "This latest development "signals our 1st foray into the ingredient market for Naturally Splendid. Up to now our focus has been on our NATERA™ retail product, but this exciting announcement now means we can broaden our own retail product line, to include this sophisticated technology as well as make it available to ingredient suppliers, across North America. This is a very exciting and pivotal day, for both companies"." - Mar 11, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140311.…


Naturally Splendid's NATERA™ Hemp Based Superfood Line to Be Distributed Across Canada by Planet Foods™, a "market leader with a strong competitive advantage in the Western Canadian Natural Foods industry", giving the company >10.000 "potential" retail locations nationwide to market to - Apr 2, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140402.…

Naturally Splendid Receives Non-GMO Certification, for Its NATERA™ Hemp Based Superfood Line - May 6, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140506…
www.nongmoproject.org/product-verification/
www.naturallysplendid.com/docs/NSP_Presentation_2014.pdf
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[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.688.125 von Popeye82 am 24.03.14 14:15:14

Zitat von Popeye82: Paringa Resources share price doubles, after news of US coal acquisition - PAI UK - Sep 3, 2013
www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/47494/paringa-r…

"Paringa Resources(ASX:PNL) has seen its share price double today after entering into a conditional agreement to acquire Hartshorne Coal Mining which has export quality thermal and coking coal projects located in the USA.

Paringa will acquire 100% of the shares in Hartshorne, an Australian unlisted public company, via the issue of 61 million Paringa shares to Hartshorne shareholders.

PNL's major shareholder, Silver Lake Resources (ASX:SLR) who holds 34% of Paringa, supports the Transaction and intends to vote for the acquisition.

Hartshorne was founded with the purpose of securing premium coal assets in the USA proximal to existing infrastructure for supply to domestic and export markets.

Notably, Ian Middlemas, as a co-founder of Hartshorne, will join the board of Paringa as Non-Executive Director.

Hartshorne's projects include Buck Creek, an advanced high quality, substantially permitted, domestic and export thermal coal project covering an area of over 31,000 acres in the high growth Illinois Coal Basin in Kentucky. Buck Creek is one of the last remaining thermal coal projects within the Illinois Basin that is not controlled by a major coal producer.

Geology of the region, and specifically within the project area, lends itself to some of the most productive and lowest cost mining in the U.S., and is located close to some of the largest and highest margin thermal coal mines in the U.S. owned by goliath coal producer, Alliance Resource Partners, a US$2.9 billion capitalised company.

Excellent river, road and rail infrastructure provides access to domestic power plants and underutilized coastal coal export terminals in the Gulf of Mexico.

A substantial existing drilling database will form the basis for an initial JORC Mineral Resource Estimate.

Hartshorne's second major project is the Arkoma Coking Project, which maintains a first mover advantage in an underdeveloped low volatile bituminous coking coal region with lease holdings covering 14000 acres in the Arkoma Basin in Arkansas.

Arkoma is also infrastructure advantaged, with access to existing waterways and rail leading to the same coal terminals in the Gulf of Mexico.

The company’s cash reserves after completion of the transaction will be around A$7.5 million, allowing fast tracked development of the coal assets and funding of existing mineral projects in Brazil. Substantial news flow over the next 6 to 12 months is expected as development continues.

The acquisition of Hartshorne, which provides world class coal assets and management, is likely to spark a sustained re-rating of Paringa.


Profile

Paringa Resources (ASX: PNL) is focused on graphite, gold and copper in Brazil. "


Paringa Resources - declares maiden coal resource, @Buck Creek: 154.400.000tonnes M/I/I - Nov 4, 2013
www.paringaresources.com.au/uploads/pdfs/asx_announcements/1…


Review "Confirms 'Excellent Infrastructure' for Buck Creek" - Mar 17, 2014
www.paringaresources.com/uploads/2/4/5/1/24511181/140313_inf…


Scoping Study "Confirms Strong Fundamentals, @Buck Creek" - Mar 24, 2014

+ Positive Scoping Study "confirms potential of the Buck Creek Coal Project, to be developed as a high margin, low cost mine in the growing Illinois Coal Basin"

+ Average annual steady state production of 3.400.000 tons of saleable coal, over a minimum 16 year mine life

+ Average annual operating cash costs of US$28/ton(steady state), inclusive of leased equipment costs

+ A verage annual operating cashflows of US$88.000.000(steady state), "utilising conservative sales pricing assumptions"

+ Low mine development capital costs, of US$76.000.000 coal handling +process plant +barge load-out facility capital costs of US$33.000.000

+ "Potential for significant scalability´of existing mine, leading to an increase in current mine production rate"

+ Additional leasing +1st mine development, to provide the potential for developing an additional mine, within the Area of Interest

+ Pre-Feasibility Study to commence shortly, targeting completion by end of `14

+ Paringa "continues to build an 'exceptional US-based management team', with experience in developing coal projects in the region"

+ "Strong fundamentals, low development cost, existing infrastructure advantage +scalability confirms the potential for Paringa to develop a 'significant new production source' in the 'highly sought after Illinois Coal Basin' " ...
www.paringaresources.com/uploads/2/4/5/1/24511181/140324_sco…

Paringa granted mine permit, for buck creek coal project - May 5, 2014
www.paringaresources.com/uploads/2/4/5/1/24511181/140505_par…
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[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.555.091 von Popeye82 am 03.03.14 15:24:06

Zitat von Popeye82: Eco-Tek Group(OTCQB) - Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' with Distributor, for Peru; Eco-Tek "is Dedicated to the development +marketing innovative +cost effective "green" lubrication products, for the transportation, industrial +marine industries, +development by their experienced chemists +engineers with extensive knowledge in the science of lubrication +related studies". Eco-Tek Group Inc. "is dedicated to formulating "cutting edge products", that make a "significant contribution to the reduction of fossil fuel consumption", without sacrificing quality or performance" - Jul 15, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces EPA Certification, of Its Eco-Tek 4 in 1 Fuel Treatment for Gasoline; S. Tunks: " 'Eco-Tek 4 in 1 Fuel Treatment' "effectively cleans +lubricates fuel injectors, fuel pumps +valves, while extending mechanical life, reducing emissions +increasing horsepower +torque." '4 in 1' "can prevent freezing in winter +has been shown to dramatically reduce fuel consumption. Management "believes" the EPA Certification provides a competitive advantage, +"should" benefit Eco-Tek, to gain entry into Big Box retailers, in North America" " - Jul 16, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ep…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Eco-Tek 'ByPass 24 Program', program "combines a blend of Eco-Tek lubricant products with our ByPass Filter System, creating an oil care program 'unique' to the marketplace". Customers who join the program pay a low monthly fee for the ByPass Filter System +receive the system, installation, +all filter supplies, oil +lab reports for a two year period; S. Tunks: "The customer "can experience "up to" $70 dollars savings/month, or more, on oil changes from the 1st month, with no up front cost". Our lubricants "are designed to enhance the engine's reliability, reduce fuel usage +carbon emissions. while our ByPass filter cleans the oil". Our trials "have gone "perfectly", +we are now announcing the program to the public" " - Jul 17, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ec…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Master Distributor Agreement', in Canada - Jul 19, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ma…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Customer Orders, in Peru - Jul 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Agreement With Distributor, for Northern Ontario - Aug 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ag…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Trial Demonstration Order', in Chile - Aug 26, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-tr…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Agreement With Distributor, for Northern Quebec - Sep 16, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ag…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' for Distributor, in Chile - Oct 8, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' with Distributor, for Ukraine - Oct 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Orders, From Manohego Inc. Customers - Oct 28, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order, From Ukraine Distributor - Oct 31, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Successful Test Installations', in Chile - Dec 18, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-su…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Fleet Orders, from Manohego Inc. Customers - Dec 19, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order, From Chile - Dec 19, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces an 'Exclusive Agreement' With a New Distributor, for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota +Montana - Feb 26, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Six 'Eco-Tek Lube Centers', a "banner program designed to help garage owners +auto centre owners promote the environmental +performance benefits of synthetic oil, while increasing their sales +especially their profits"; S. Tunke: "Eco-Tek "provides an attractive awareness program, that assists owners in proving to their customers that using Eco-Tek synthetic products, not only help the environment, they also enhance performance, while saving the motorist "real money". We expect to have >30 program participants in our Toronto area pilot project by this summer. We "hope" to kick-off a national program, later this year"." - Feb 27, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Substantial Order', From Chile - Feb 28, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-su…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces the Establishment of a 'Booked Order Tracking System' - Mar 3, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-es…

Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order Shipment to North Central Supply LLC, Our New Distributor for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota +Montana - Apr 16, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' With Distributor, for Mexico - Apr 22, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces New Order From Global Vu, EcoTek's Distributor in the Ukraine - May 5, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-or…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Large Re-Order from Peru Distributor, ANC Inversiones Generales EIRL - May 7, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-la…
www.ecotekworldwide.com/about-us.htm
www.ecotekworldwide.com/online-products.htm
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9621270
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=etek

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Ceres - Annual Report - May 6, 2014
www.ceres.org/resources/reports/the-future-is-now-ceres-annu…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.929.992 von Popeye82 am 06.05.14 16:42:00

Zitat von Popeye82: Naturally Splendid Enterprises - to Launch New Products, +Moves Into New Office/Warehouse Facilities; Craig Goodwin: "We are "extremely pleased" with the flavour +nutritional profiles of these new products. They "will be the 1st hemp protein products in the world, that utilize lo-han-guo", an all-natural sweetener that is 200 times sweeter than sugar, with a fraction of the calories. ... "this formulation is gluten free, lactose free, higher in protein than other hemp comparable products, a "great alternative for diabetics… +better tasting" "; Lo-han-guo, sometimes called Monk Fruit is an "exciting +unique new to market sweetener" that "provides benefits no other sweeteners can". Unlike sugar +other common sweeteners, Monk Fruit does not elevate insulin levels, raise cholesterol, or stimulate fat storage. Made from natural fruit, Monk Fruit has been clinically proven to speed up the fat burning process, without stimulating insulin production. Monk Fruit is "completely natural +safe for diabetics, children +people who are hypoglycemic" - Jun 27, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130627…


Naturally Splendid Signs NDA with "Major Specialty Ingredient Supplier", to Test Exclusive HempOmegaTM & H2OmegaTM Products - Sep 10, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130910…


Naturally Splendid "Announces Launch of Natera™ Product Line", @the Canadian Health Food Association Trade Show - Sep 12, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20130912…


Naturally Splendid Signs "NDA With the "leading ingredient suppliers in North America" for HempOmega™ &H2Omega™" Proprietary Products - Nov 5, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131105…


Naturally Splendid "Secures Exclusive Sales Agreement" With Boreal Technologies, for Canada +the United States for Plant Based Omega Products - Nov 13, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131113…


Naturally Splendid Signs Purchase Order, With "Large National Retailer", for Its NATERA™ Product Line - Dec 18, 2013
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20131218…


Naturally Splendid's NATERA™ Superfood Line to Be Distributed Across Canada by Purity Life, a "Leading Natural Health Product Distributor", which supplies high-quality natural health products to >7.000 stores across Canada, including most major food, drug +mass merchandisers +natural health food stores - Jan 16, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140116…


Naturally Splendid Signs Purchase Order With London Drugs, a "100% Canadian owned with 77 stores across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan +Manitoba + >7.0000 employees", for Its NATERA™ Protein Line - Jan 30, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140130…


Naturally Splendid 1st Ships Order of Its NATERA™ Protein Line, to London Drugs, In addition, the Company is "pleased to report that Marketplace IGA will also be replacing the Naturally Splendid line with the NATERA™ line." Marketplace IGA has 38 stores throughout British Columbia; Naturally Splendid's retail line of superfood products "was test marketed through '13 in >350 stores in BC +Alberta, including Save On Foods, Urban Fare, London Drugs, Sobeys +Marketplace IGA. "§Following successful sales throughout, this line was expanded to feature new flavors, sizes +more 'customer focused packaging', under the name NATERA™" - Feb 11, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140211…


Naturally Splendid Completes Warehouse Upgrades, +Receives Permits for New Natera™ Packaging Facility, which, With a total footprint of >6.000 sqft, upgrades the Natera™ warehouse capacity by 200%; B. Carson: "We "have streamlined our packaging +warehousing facilities, in order to accommodate larger volumes of sales +faster inventory turnover". Our new facilities "allow Naturally Splendid to provide a higher level of service to our customers +distributors". The company's Natera™ superfood line is now carried through both regional +national distributors, that service >7.000 retail stores +"is quickly becoming a 'recognized name in the Canadian functional food market' " " - Mar 3, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140303.…


Summit Specialty Foods, "one of Western Canada's leading distributors of organic, natural +gourmet foods" to Distribute Naturally Splendid's Atera(TM) Hemp Superfood Line, in BC +Alberta, distribution network "has increased from servicing 350 stores in Western Canada, to now ~8.000 " 'potential' retail clients nationwide", since the beginning of the year" - Mar 6, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140305.…


Nature’s Fare Markets to Carry Naturally Splendid’s NATERA™ Hemp Superfood Line - Mar 7, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140307…


Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd.: "Significant Milestone Achieved, in Development of Plant Based Omega Products"; Boreal "has successfully completed the 1st pilot scale production run of HempOmega™. The success of this pilot scale production run enables Naturally Splendid the ability to offer commercial sized production quantities of HempOmega™ +H2Omega™. Naturally Splendid has exclusive rights to market Boreal's full range of plant based omega products, throughout North America."; C. Goodwin: "This latest development "signals our 1st foray into the ingredient market for Naturally Splendid. Up to now our focus has been on our NATERA™ retail product, but this exciting announcement now means we can broaden our own retail product line, to include this sophisticated technology as well as make it available to ingredient suppliers, across North America. This is a very exciting and pivotal day, for both companies"." - Mar 11, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140311.…


Naturally Splendid's NATERA™ Hemp Based Superfood Line to Be Distributed Across Canada by Planet Foods™, a "market leader with a strong competitive advantage in the Western Canadian Natural Foods industry", giving the company >10.000 "potential" retail locations nationwide to market to - Apr 2, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140402.…


Naturally Splendid Receives Non-GMO Certification, for Its NATERA™ Hemp Based Superfood Line - May 6, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?&newsfile=nsp_20140506…
www.nongmoproject.org/product-verification/

Naturally Splendid Secures US Distribution For Hemp Based Superfood Line with Sonray Sales Ltd., a "Vancouver-based international broker, importer, +distributor of 'superior products', supplying >7.000 stores in the US", addition of Sonray to Naturally Splendid's existing distribution network gives the company ~20.000 'potential retail locations' throughout North America to market to market - May 7, 2014
www.naturallysplendid.com/news-detail?newsfile=nsp_20140507.…
www.naturallysplendid.com/docs/NSP_Presentation_2014.pdf
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Increased renewable energy in China +India "could affect Australian coal industry" - MT - May 6, 2014
www.mining-technology.com/news/newsincreased-renewable-energ…

"The higher uptake of renewable energy by new import markets such as India and China could pose a major financial risk for Australian coal mining industry, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

India-based Adani and GVK acquired coal assets from Gina Rinehart in 2011 to mine coal in the Galilee Basin, while Clive Palmer's China First mine is scheduled to be completed by 2017.

The study by IEEFA found that these two major coal mining projects in central Queensland are likely to prove uncommercial due to unfavourable market conditions in India.

The IEEFA analysis shows that the wholesale cost of electricity in India is almost half that of Galilee coal-fired power, which makes it unattractive for the Indian Government.

IEEFA Australasia Energy Finance Studies director Tim Buckley said this report is a wake-up call to global investors and industry, establishing the uneconomic basis of international coal projects, which rely on India as a potential growth market.

"India's perilous economic and financial situation creates further uncertainty for companies relying on its ability and willingness to import coal, with its associated implications for inflation, current account deficits, economic instability and energy security," Buckley said.

"The good news is that renewables are increasingly affordable and effective: wind, solar and hydro can be built faster and cheaper, in addition to acting as a deflationary driver in the economy."

According to Buckley, India will probably follow China in using renewable energy rather than coal-fired power.

Buckley said a greater reliance on imported coal undermines India's national energy security position and weakens its push for greater energy sector diversity.

"The global coal industry's economic models are flawed, the world's poor won't be helped and the demand that is used to justify ruining the environment is an illusion. Savvy operators are getting out of coal," Buckley added. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.622.509 von Popeye82 am 13.03.14 14:44:57

Zitat von Popeye82: TrueGold Mining - announces start of detailed engineering +design, @the Karma Project - Oct 17, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-10-17_Detailed…


True Gold Announces Positive Feasibility Study for Karma Project, Study "supports low-cost heap leach mine with strong NPV, IRR +"rapid payback", @US$1.250/oz gold, Conference call on Dec 17, `13 @10:30 a.m. EST - Dec 17, 2013

"Base Case Operating Highlights +Project Performance":

- Gold price: Base case economic evaluation: US$1.250/oz Au

- Probable Mineral Reserves: 33.200.000t @0.89 g/t, containing 949.000 oz Au

- Production: 97.000 oz Au/year(average), over an 8.5-year mine life

- Initial CAPEX: US$131.500.000(includes working capital +contingency)

- NPV @ 5%(after tax): US$178.200.000

- IRR(after tax): 43.1%

- Payback(after tax): 1.4 years

- Resilience: 21.3% IRR @US$1.000/oz Au ...
http://www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGold_N…


Burkina Faso Council of Ministers approves issuance of Karma mining permit - Dec 19, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-12-19_CoM_perm…


True Gold receives Environmental Permit for Kao - Jan 6, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-06_Kao_Envi…


True Gold starts Phase II barrage construction, @Karma Project - Jan 8, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-08_Barrage_…


True Gold Signs 'Financing Engagement Letter' With Barclays +Societe Generale, to arrange a senior loan for the Karma Project of "up to" US$90.000.000, True Gold's debt financing target - Jan 16, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-16_mandated…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGoldCorpPreso…


True Gold receives mining permit, for Karma Project - Jan 27, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-27_final_si…


True Gold Mining Raises C$51.900.000, Through Bought Deal Financing +Private Placement; M. O'Dea: “This financing structure addresses the equity component of True Gold’s project finance needs +"creates a pathway to production." With C$70.000.000 in cash, + >six months into the project debt process with our lead arrangers, we "are positioned to begin construction of Karma, in the 2nd half of `14." " In the meantime, we are advancing barrage construction, finalizing detailed engineering +design, +continuing resource expansion efforts, through ongoing drilling. Participation +support from our cornerstone investors over the past six months, in particular LMM +Teck Resources Ltd.(“Teck”), "have enabled us to 'rapidly advance' Karma through permitting, feasibility +now financing" " - Feb 18, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-02-18_TGM_fina…


True Gold Adds 1.660.000 Ounces of Gold +Doubles In-Pit Leachable Resource, @Karma's Largest Deposit - Mar 13, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-03-5_TGM_NKa…

True Gold "Launches Aggressive Drill Program @Karma Gold Project", 15.000-metre drill program for resource expansion +target generation - May 5, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-04-04_Explor…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TGMCorporatePrese…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.690.099 von Popeye82 am 24.03.14 16:49:20

Zitat von Popeye82: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories - "Announces the Creation of New "Recombinant Spider Silks" ", The "New Spider Silks, Which Have an Unusual Red Cast +Were Designed for Superior Strength" Are Collectively Designated by the Company as "Big Red" - Jan 14, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/14/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories to Launch Monster Silk(TM) Pilot Production Program - Jan 22, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/22/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories' Recombinant Spider Silk Product Development "Receives Coverage From Prestigious Textile Trade Publication WTiN" - Jan 28, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/28/kraig-bioc…
http://ei.wtin.com/article/fQowSDlzdX2/2013/01/24/commercial…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories +SSM Industries Sign Memorandum of Understanding, "to Jointly Commercialize Recombinant Spider Silk" - Feb 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/02/13/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Receives Invitation, From Foreign Government, to "Explore Production Opportunities" - Mar 12, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/12/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories' Monster Silk(TM) Cocoons Now Being Reeled - Mar 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/19/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Announces "Plans to Launch Initial Commercial Production of Monster Silk(TM)" - May 7, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/07/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories to Launch Commercial Production of Monster Silk(TM) , " "believed will be" the world’s 1st commercial scale production of "recombinant spider silk" " - Jul 15, 2013
www.kraiglabs.com/kraig-biocraft-laboratories-to-launch-comm…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Announces "Monster Silk(TM) Production at Quantities, Necessary for Producing Textile Prototypes" - Aug 19, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/19/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Announces "Highly Favorable Testing Results", for Its Big Red Spider Silk Fiber - Sep 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/10/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Announces That Monster Silk(TM) is Stronger Than Steel , "Confirms "Some" of Monster Silk's Extraordinary Qualities" - Sep 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/23/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Launches Commercial Production of Monster Silk(TM) - Oct 7, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/07/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories +Warwick Mills, a "leader in the engineering +development of advanced technical textiles +other protective materials", Sign Strategic Joint Development Agreement; "Joint Intellectual Property Agreement Covers the Collaborative Development of Spider Silk Based Textiles"; Joint development "will initially focus on Monster Silk™ weaving, testing +near term applications" - Oct 21, 2013

www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/21/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Delivers 1st Shipment of Monster Silk to Warwick Mills - Dec 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/09/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Confirms Reports in Vietnamese Media That the Company's CEO is Meeting With High Ranking Government Officials; Kraig is in "Advanced Discussions, Regarding the Establishment of Advanced Fiber Production in Vietnam" - Jan 9, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/09/kraig-bioc…
http://vovworld.vn/en-US/News/Kraig-Biocraft-Laboratories-CE…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories' Investigatory Team Reports Successful Discussions With the Government of Vietnam; Company's CEO Announces "Positive Assessment of 'Commercial Production Potential', for Monster Silk(TM) in Traditional Silk Producing Region" - Feb 6, 2014
http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/newsStoryPopup.go?story…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories' "Spider Silk is on Track, for Large Scale Production" - Mar 20, 2014
www.kraiglabs.com/kraig-biocraft-laboratories-spider-silk-is…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories' Spider Silk Production Efficiency Doubles; During the pilot production program, the yield rate of viable silk cocoons was ~30%. @those rates, the cost structure warranted the conversion of the pilot test program to a much larger scale. The latest reports from the current production ramp up point to a ' "dramatic" +unexpected increase' in yield to 70%; >double the output efficiency shown during the pilot phase. The initial assessment from the Company's scientific team is that the Monster Silkworms™ are acclimating to the production environment; K. K. Thompson: "This "dramatic boost in productivity was a surprise to us". Our plan was to methodically increase productivity rates over the next 18 months. Our team had drawn up plans, that included selective breeding +cross breeding, to achieve those goals. To "see such a remarkable gain in so short a time was beyond our expectations. The obvious benefits, should these rates continue, would include reduced production costs +reduced ramp up time." With this doubling in efficiency, we need to focus on emplacing the necessary infrastructure to support the increased productivity. As far as challenges go, these are good problems to have. We "have already taken action to beef up our production infrastructure, to support these larger numbers. The improvement in performance is "dramatic"; but, with such significant advancements I am cautious until I see that results are consistent over the next few months" " - Mar 24, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/24/kraig-bioc…

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories is Testing Its 'Big Red(TM) Genetically Engineered Spider Silk'; Company announced that it created Big Red(TM), a new genetically engineered silk fiber, last fall, by using spider silk gene sequences. Preliminary testing "indicated" that Big Red(TM) "might have" properties of strength +flexibility that "could have potential commercial applications". The Company ordered testing equipment to verify the preliminary results +, after taking delivery, had the equipment customized to account for the unique nature of recombinant spider silk based fibers - Apr 22, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/22/kraig-bioc…


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories' "Prepares for 1st Monster Silk(TM) Textiles"; Kraig previously shipped Monster Silk(TM) yarn to Warwick, which after studying the material, requested that it be processed to additional specifications. The material was shipped back to Kraig +then studied by a silk spinning expert who analyzed the fibers. The fibers were then processed according to the directions +specifications of the spinning expert. Recently, Kraig received the reprocessed Monster Silk(TM) +shipped the material to Warwick. Warwick is now testing +analyzing Kraig's Monster Silk(TM) recombinant spider silk +determining the best ply +cord twisting for yarn optimization, in preparation for creating sample textiles - May 5, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/05/05/kraig-bioc…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9671023
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9921195

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.643.907 von Popeye82 am 17.03.14 14:17:46

Zitat von Popeye82: Symbility Solutions - Partners With Digicall Solutions, a "market leader of technology-enabled outsourcing +software solutions", to Expand in South Africa; Symbility Mobile Claims is the "industry's most intuitive field estimating solution in enhancing adjuster +'3rd-party productivity' " - Jan 16, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/16/symbility-…


Advantage Benefits Plus, a "leader in providing effective employee benefit programs, @competitive rates, to small to midsize employers", & Affiliate Provident Agency, a "national leader in delivering speciality coverage for emergency service organizations, especially Volunteer Fire Departments", Sign Agreements With Adjudicare - Jan 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/21/advantage-…


Adjudicare & TPAAC, a "non-profit association, which includes some of the largest 3rd Party Administrators in Canada", "Join Forces, to Announce New Membership Category" - Mar 4, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/04/adjudicare…


Nexxus Solutions, a "leading mitigation, contractor +service provider management network", Group Signs Agreement With Symbility - Mar 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/06/nexxus-sol…


Eagle Adjusting Services, a "full service national property +casualty claims independent adjusting company", Signs Agreement With Symbility Solutions - Mar 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/11/eagle-adju…


Mid-America Adjusting Services Signs Agreement With Symbility - Mar 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/13/mid-americ…


Symbility Solutions +Weather Fusion Announce Strategic Partnership, to 'bring the "industry's leading professional-grade standard for forensic weather verification capabilities" to the Symbility platform' - Mar 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/18/symbility-…


PuroClean, a "premier fire +water damage emergency services response network of ~300 franchise offices around the US +Canada", Selects Symbility, to Unify Its Franchisee Network in the Cloud - Mar 28, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/28/puroclean-…


Dakota Claims Service Signs Agreement With Symbility - Apr 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/03/dakota-cla…


American Modern Insurance Group Joins the Symbility Cloud - Apr 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/09/american-m…


Brooks Way Adjusting Signs Agreement With Symbility - Apr 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/17/brooks-way…


IBEW Local Union 1687-Sudbury Signs Agreement With Adjudicare - Apr 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/18/ibew-local…


Branham300 2013 Report 'Recognizes Symbility Solutions as "#1 Mover +Shaker" ' - Apr 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/23/branham300…


ACUITY, a "property +casualty insurer that operates in 20 states", Joins the Symbility Cloud - Apr 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/25/acuity-joi…


Symbility Solutions Wins Contract, With "Major UK Insurer" - Apr 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/26/symbility-…


Winmar, a "Restoration Leader with >85 offices across Canada" Joins the Symbility Cloud - May 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/01/restoratio…


Symbility Signs Partnership With First Forensic Investigation Partner Donan, a "full-service, forensic investigation firm with offices throughout much of the United States" - May 7, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/07/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Partnership With Sensopia - May 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/23/symbility-…


Symbility +Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, the "leading provider of building cost information, residential +commercial analytics solutions +book of business management services for the property insurance companies, financial services organizations +government entities", Sign Agreement, to "Develop the Next Generation of Property +Preservation Tools" - May 28, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/28/symbility-…


Symbility Solutions' Partner, Innovation Group, Signs Contract With esure Group - May 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/30/symbility-…


Symbility Solutions Unveils Symbility Health Division - Jun 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/03/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Agreement, With "Leading US Floor Covering Supplier" - Jun 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/10/symbility-…


GuideOne Insurance, a "speciality insurer providing services to churches, schools, higher education institutions, senior living communities +home owners", Joins the Symbility Cloud - Jun 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/13/guideone-i…


Paul Davis Systems, "one of Canada's largest full-service mitigation, restoration +reconstruction companies with offices across the country", Adds Symbility's Cloud-Based Estimating Solution to Its Operations - Jul 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/10/paul-davis…


Symbility Solutions Signs Contract, With "Major German Insurer" - Jul 24, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/24/symbility-…


Erie Insurance Deploys Symbility, for its 'Next Generation Claims Estimating Platform' - Aug 14, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/14/erie-insur…


Symbility Health & Western Life Assurance, "subsidiary of the largest Canadian-owned property +casualty brokerage in Canada", Launch A 'Small Group Pooled Insurance Solution' - Sep 16, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/16/symbility-…


Symbility Health "Introduces 'Customizable Process Management', in Partnership With BioScript Pharmacy Ltd. - Sep 24, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/24/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract With US-Based Independent Contractor Network - Sep 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/30/symbility-…


Symbility Health Introduces Pharmacy Services, Through Express Scripts Canada - Oct 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/21/symbility-…


Symbility Solutions' Partner Innovation Group Plc. Signs 'Major Contract' With a "Leading UK Insurer", Lloyds Banking Group; Symbility now Adopted by All the 'Top Insurers in the UK' - Oct 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/22/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract, With "Major International Restoration Network" - Oct 28, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/28/symbility-…


Symbility Health Signs Contract With Puhl Employee Benefits, which "specializes in providing flexible, cost-effective +comprehensive employee benefit packages to various association business in Canada" - Oct 31, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/31/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract With Pekin Insurance - Nov 4, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/04/symbility-…


Symbility Health Signs Contract With TEN STAR Group Benefit Specialists Inc., a "national full service employee benefit provider" - Nov 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/25/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract With Librestream Technologies, the "leader in mobile video collaboration for the enterprise market"; Onsight Connect® video collaboration application will be integrated into Symbility's property claims workflow management solution Claims Connect®, +its smartphone +tablet-enabled field estimating application Mobile Claims®. This video collaboration solution "will 'transform' the way property damage is captured , by 'encouraging' customer self-service +providing live video support to field adjustors, minimizing the adjuster's physical presence onsite" - Jan 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/13/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract With CodeBlue, a 'contractor +3rd-party administrator network based in the Midwest' - Jan 20, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/20/symbility-…


Canadian Benefit Professionals, a "New Brunswick-based company with a network of >200 brokers servicing clients throughout seven provinces", Adopt Symbility's Adjudicare Platform - Jan 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/21/canadian-b…


Symbility's Estimating Solution Adopted by Paul Davis Restoration, a 'franchise organization with >300 locations across the United States providing restoration +water mitigation services to residential, commercial +institutional properties' - Jan 28, 2013
www.marketwired.com/press-release/symbilitys-estimating-solu…


Symbility's Estimating Software Adopted by ICA, subsidiary "of a nationally recognized adjusting company servicing the United States" - Feb 24, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/24/symbility-…


Symbility +Enservio Partner to Offer Integrated Claim Solution, "Combined Solution Reduces Time-To-Resolution, for Both Structural +Contents Claims" - Mar 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/17/enservio-a…

Symbility Solutions Partners With Evercloud, devision of "a market-leading provider of consulting, outsourcing +software solutions", to Expand in Poland - May 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/05/07/symbility-…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0001…

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Zitat von Popeye82: Electrovaya - Receives Purchase Order for Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® 2.0 Systems, for Smart Grid Project in the UK - Sep 12, 2013
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/PR/2013/PR20130912.pdf


Electrovaya Receives Initial Purchase Order for Lithium Ion SuperPolymer 2.0 Batteries, from OEM for the United Arab Emirates - Sep 24, 2013
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/PR/2013/PR20130925.pdf


Electrovaya Partners with Canadian Solar, "one of the world's largest solar power companies", for a Micro-Grid Energy Storage Project, to Supply a 'Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R)2.0 200kWh Battery System' - Mar 17, 2014
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/PR/2014/PR20140317.pdf


Electrovaya Delivers 'Next Generation Battery Packs' to Dongfeng Motors, "one of China's largest automakers", for Its Electric Vehicle Program, Increased battery capacity of 20% with the same battery pack size +weight; J. Chao: "DFM is one of China's largest automakers. This is a 'critical contract for both groups'. DFM "presently manufacturers >3.500.000 vehicles in China +its electric vehicle program has the "potential" to become 'one of the major players in the Chinese +Global markets' " " - Apr 7, 2014
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/PR/2014/PR20140408.pdf

Electrovaya Receives 1st Energy Storage Purchase Order from the Mining Industry, 'Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® 2.0' Reduces Expensive Diesel Fuel, for Operation in Remote Locations - Apr 22, 2014
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/PR/2014/PR20140422.pdf
www.electrovaya.com/pdf/marketing/Roth-Electrovaya.pdf
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=7&issuerNo=0000…
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0000…

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Chinese government fines Sina, over content - CER/WSJ - May 5, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65644

"The Chinese government fined Sina Corporation (SINA.NASDAQ) US$815,000 (RMB5.1 million) for transmitting “unhealthy and indecent content” and planned to revoke certain licenses, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a Friday statement by the Beijing-based Internet company.

Sina said the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television would revoke Sina's Internet-publication license and license for online transmission of audiovisual programs because of the content, which originated from third parties or was posted by users. The Beijing Municipal Cultural Market Administrative Law Enforcement Unit imposed the fine. "

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Xi vows to crush Xinjiang separatists, after bombing - CER/WSJ - May 5, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65646

"President Xi Jinping promised to crush separatists in China's Xinjiang province following the deadly bombing of a train station on Wednesday in the provincial capital Urumqi, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing state media.

Two people identified by state media as religious extremists are suspected of the bombing, which killed both bombers and a third person, and injured 79 people. The attacked marked a higher level of organization for separatists from the region. In March, a stabbing that Beijing attributed to separatists left 30 people dead in a train station in Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan. "

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Zitat von Popeye82: 'Top 10 Water Innovators' Celebrated in New Report - GreenBiz, OAKLAND - April 22, 2009

- By Matthew Wheeland -
www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/04/22/top-10-water-innovators

"OAKLAND, Calif. -- Water, it is often said, is the new carbon: the next critical piece of business operations to manage and use efficiently. But the vast majority of innovations in water technology are often overlooked by investors, the press and the public, according to Laura Shenkar, the principal at the Artemis Project.

"During this period when the challenges to water supply and water quality are just beginning to affect business, these are companies that are blazing the trail toward green recovery. They are creating what will be one of the great high-growth industries of the 21st Century," Shenkar said. "The Artemis Project Top 50 companies are just the tip of the iceberg for a major industry that will generate thousands of companies and green jobs."

To that end, Shenkar and a team of judges compiled a list of more than 120 companies that are pushing the envelope in terms of water treatment, purification and management. Those companies were then rated on four criteria: technology, intellectual property and know-how, team quality and market potential. The judges also applied ipCapital Group's proprietary ipDimensional Scoring algorithm, which objectively ranks companies within a particular sector based on the relative value of its patents.

The winning companies span a range of different technologies. The top prize was given to Arizona-based stormwater treatment company AbTech Industries, Massachusetts-based desalination experts Oasys Water and Vermont-based Seldon Technologies, makers of a nano-tube water-filtration system.

"The goal of this competition was to show the U.S venture capital community the diversity and investment potential of an international network of advanced water technology companies," Shenkar said. "The fact that the top three winners of this competition are U.S. based companies should serve as a wakeup call to the U.S. investment community. Water will be a big industry sooner rather than later; it's flourishing in our own backyard."

In general, Shenkar said the companies that made the list are working on one or more of the following six trends in water management:

+ Acoustic Water Purification

+ Wastewater Purification

+ Software for Water Management

+ Disinfection/Iodine and Ultraviolet and Advanced Oxidation

+ Waste Mining

+ Energy Recovery


In acoustic water purification, companies are using either sounds or lasers to make a bubble in the water, which then explodes; and the heat and electricity and the shock has an impact to the molecules around it in killing off bacteria and purifying the water. This technique has been used most often in small-scale projects in wastewater and medical settings.

Wastewater purification can be used to recycle water to almost any grade -- in Singapore, Shenkar explained, companies are taking wastewater and purifying it to drinking quality. Although that's not a level the U.S. is likely to reach soon, it is a technology with significant uses.

Water-management software is currently put to use at both macro and micro levels, from Global Information Systems (GIS) satellites reading the lay of the water to ground-level implementations of water sensors to maximize water efficiency in landscaping.

On the disinfection fronts, iodine and chlorine both get bad raps, but Shenkar explains that natural iodine is quite safe to use, and companies like BioLargo are putting it to use with advanced delivery methods. Ultraviolet light is an up-and-coming solution, Shenkar said, in large part because of companies developing LED ultraviolet lights, which are much smaller and less hazardous to dispose of.

Waste mining is a form of wastewater purification, where companies can take out the elements within the wastewater and use some of remnants for beneficial purposes. An example Shenkar offered was mining the nitrogen from the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico's dead zones -- companies are developing ways to remove the nitrogen and reuse it.

Finally, energy recovery takes away one of the largest obstacles for widespread adoption of desalination: it currently takes an enormous amount of energy to filter and purify water, but companies are working on methods that use the non-filtered water to power turbines that run the machine, thereby recovering as much as 95 percent of the energy needed to desalinate water.

For more details on the companies and a complete list of the Artemis Project's first annual Top 50 Water Companies Competition winners please visit www.TheArtemisProject.com . "


BioLargo - Completes 1st Order to US Government for New Products - Oct 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-completes-first-order…


BioLargo's Product "Wins 'Cat Fancy Magazine Editor's Choice Award' " - Oct 30, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargos-product-wins-cat-fan…


BioLargo "Granted Additional Patent, as It Lands 2nd Order From US Government" - Dec 4, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-granted-additional-pa…


BioLargo "Successfully Concludes 'Proof of Concept', +Progresses to Pilot Phase for Its Oil Sands Decontamination Project With University of Alberta"; University of Alberta +BioLargo demonstrated in its proof of concept testing that the AOS Filter can: Rapidly dismantle difficult soluble containments, Operate as a continual free flowing system, Function with very low power consumption +Compete @a fraction of the cost of other technologies; D. Calvert: "BioLargo's AOS Filter "has been shown to reduce total acid-extractable organics in water @a rate never before demonstrated commercially. Based on 'proof of claim' there is a "belief" BioLargo "may" have the lowest cost sustainable solution for the oil sands process-affected water ." Having tested our technology, the esteemed University of Alberta is entering the AOS Filter industrial pilot-scale-testing phase, which we "expect" to confirm its commercial viability to treat oil sands tailings ponds +then eliminate the need for them on a go forward basis. Oil sands are commonly considered one of the most difficult water contamination situations. As such, this pilot project is "expected" to provide the groundwork for additional water treatment applications, including refining, fracking, remediation, agriculture +industrial waste, among others" - Jan 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-successfully-conclude…


BioLargo Assigned Federal +Military Supply System National Stock Numbers, "Opens Recurring Sales Channels for Health Care Related Products, Establishes Working Capital Line of Credit to Support Sales Efforts"; company's body fluid solidifiers are "used to solidify bodily fluids evacuated during surgery, in hospital settings +military deployment situations". Using BioLargo's advanced iodine technology, the products "provide advanced holding power, increased safety +superior odor control, in an easy to use mechanism that requires no special handling" - Mar 19, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-assigned-federal-mili…


BioLargo Receives Patent for 'AOS Filter Design', 'Leading Center of Excellence' Conducts Industrial Pilot; D. Calvert: "The patent for our AOS Filter "provides added validation +protection to a valuable invention that we feel confident will be an effective solution to decontaminating water, in a variety of industries. Our AOS filter is a continuous flow device that instantaneously dismantles hard to manage, soluble contaminants, as the water passes through the device. It requires very low power +we "expect" its capital cost to be 'highly competitive'. Our AOS filter has a 'huge market opportunity', as it provides a scalable +low cost solution to the water industry's need, to process massive +varying volumes of water." Industrial pilot scale testing of the AOS filter is underway @the University of Alberta a 'leading center of excellence', serving the oil +gas industry. The pilot is " "expected" to demonstrate the commercial viability of the AOS Filter, the decontamination of wastewater @the Athabasca oil sands tailing ponds, the 'potential' to eliminate the future need for tailing ponds, +provide the basis for additional applications in refining, fracking, remediation, agriculture +industrial waste applications, among others" " - Apr 7, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-receives-patent-aos-f…

Growth Capital Expo Presentation Now Available - Apr 30, 2014
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42749/Growth%20Capital%2…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9896462
http://biolargo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/BioLargo-Annu…

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Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Cormark Securities Initiates Coverage - Mar 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/media/companies/v-xop/misc/03-13-14-Initi…

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Zitat von Popeye82: TrueGold Mining - announces start of detailed engineering +design, @the Karma Project - Oct 17, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-10-17_Detailed…


True Gold Announces Positive Feasibility Study for Karma Project, Study "supports low-cost heap leach mine with strong NPV, IRR +"rapid payback", @US$1.250/oz gold, Conference call on Dec 17, `13 @10:30 a.m. EST - Dec 17, 2013

"Base Case Operating Highlights +Project Performance":

- Gold price: Base case economic evaluation: US$1.250/oz Au

- Probable Mineral Reserves: 33.200.000t @0.89 g/t, containing 949.000 oz Au

- Production: 97.000 oz Au/year(average), over an 8.5-year mine life

- Initial CAPEX: US$131.500.000(includes working capital +contingency)

- NPV @ 5%(after tax): US$178.200.000

- IRR(after tax): 43.1%

- Payback(after tax): 1.4 years

- Resilience: 21.3% IRR @US$1.000/oz Au ...
http://www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGold_N…


Burkina Faso Council of Ministers approves issuance of Karma mining permit - Dec 19, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-12-19_CoM_perm…


True Gold receives Environmental Permit for Kao - Jan 6, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-06_Kao_Envi…


True Gold starts Phase II barrage construction, @Karma Project - Jan 8, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-08_Barrage_…


True Gold Signs 'Financing Engagement Letter' With Barclays +Societe Generale, to arrange a senior loan for the Karma Project of "up to" US$90.000.000, True Gold's debt financing target - Jan 16, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-16_mandated…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGoldCorpPreso…


True Gold receives mining permit, for Karma Project - Jan 27, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-27_final_si…


True Gold Mining Raises C$51.900.000, Through Bought Deal Financing +Private Placement; M. O'Dea: “This financing structure addresses the equity component of True Gold’s project finance needs +"creates a pathway to production." With C$70.000.000 in cash, + >six months into the project debt process with our lead arrangers, we "are positioned to begin construction of Karma, in the 2nd half of `14." " In the meantime, we are advancing barrage construction, finalizing detailed engineering +design, +continuing resource expansion efforts, through ongoing drilling. Participation +support from our cornerstone investors over the past six months, in particular LMM +Teck Resources Ltd.(“Teck”), "have enabled us to 'rapidly advance' Karma through permitting, feasibility +now financing" " - Feb 18, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-02-18_TGM_fina…


True Gold Adds 1.660.000 Ounces of Gold +Doubles In-Pit Leachable Resource, @Karma's Largest Deposit - Mar 13, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-03-5_TGM_NKa…

True Gold "Launches Aggressive Drill Program @Karma Gold Project", 15.000-metre drill program for resource expansion +target generation - May 5, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-04-04_Explor…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TGMCorporatePrese…
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Climate change may increase ‘hidden hunger’[+Podcast] - SciDevNet - May 8, 2014
www.scidev.net/global/nutrition/multimedia/climate-change-ma…

"Almost two billion people worldwide have too little zinc and iron in their diet, which can cause problems such as anaemia, especially in children. According to a new study published in Nature, climate change may significantly increase the problem in the coming decades.

The authors say that higher concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will reduce the amount of these nutrients in the most common crops such as rice, wheat and legumes. This means that people whose diets are based on these crops will get less zinc and iron despite eating the same quantity of food.

The scientists call for more research to develop crop strains that are more resistant to higher carbon dioxide levels or that are naturally richer in iron and zinc"

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Zitat von Popeye82: TrueGold Mining - announces start of detailed engineering +design, @the Karma Project - Oct 17, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-10-17_Detailed…


True Gold Announces Positive Feasibility Study for Karma Project, Study "supports low-cost heap leach mine with strong NPV, IRR +"rapid payback", @US$1.250/oz gold, Conference call on Dec 17, `13 @10:30 a.m. EST - Dec 17, 2013

"Base Case Operating Highlights +Project Performance":

- Gold price: Base case economic evaluation: US$1.250/oz Au

- Probable Mineral Reserves: 33.200.000t @0.89 g/t, containing 949.000 oz Au

- Production: 97.000 oz Au/year(average), over an 8.5-year mine life

- Initial CAPEX: US$131.500.000(includes working capital +contingency)

- NPV @ 5%(after tax): US$178.200.000

- IRR(after tax): 43.1%

- Payback(after tax): 1.4 years

- Resilience: 21.3% IRR @US$1.000/oz Au ...
http://www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGold_N…


Burkina Faso Council of Ministers approves issuance of Karma mining permit - Dec 19, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-12-19_CoM_perm…


True Gold receives Environmental Permit for Kao - Jan 6, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-06_Kao_Envi…


True Gold starts Phase II barrage construction, @Karma Project - Jan 8, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-08_Barrage_…


True Gold Signs 'Financing Engagement Letter' With Barclays +Societe Generale, to arrange a senior loan for the Karma Project of "up to" US$90.000.000, True Gold's debt financing target - Jan 16, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-16_mandated…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGoldCorpPreso…


True Gold receives mining permit, for Karma Project - Jan 27, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-27_final_si…


True Gold Mining Raises C$51.900.000, Through Bought Deal Financing +Private Placement; M. O'Dea: “This financing structure addresses the equity component of True Gold’s project finance needs +"creates a pathway to production." With C$70.000.000 in cash, + >six months into the project debt process with our lead arrangers, we "are positioned to begin construction of Karma, in the 2nd half of `14." " In the meantime, we are advancing barrage construction, finalizing detailed engineering +design, +continuing resource expansion efforts, through ongoing drilling. Participation +support from our cornerstone investors over the past six months, in particular LMM +Teck Resources Ltd.(“Teck”), "have enabled us to 'rapidly advance' Karma through permitting, feasibility +now financing" " - Feb 18, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-02-18_TGM_fina…


True Gold Adds 1.660.000 Ounces of Gold +Doubles In-Pit Leachable Resource, @Karma's Largest Deposit - Mar 13, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-03-5_TGM_NKa…


True Gold "Launches Aggressive Drill Program @Karma Gold Project", 15.000-metre drill program for resource expansion +target generation - May 5, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-04-04_Explor…

True Gold "Completes Construction of Major Water Infrastructure for Proposed Karma Mine", Barrage completed ahead of schedule +under budget - May 12, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-05-12-Barrag…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TGMCorporatePrese…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Lower precious metals prices bite into Silver Wheaton’s Q1 profit - MW/CMR, TORONTO - May 9, 2014

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/lower-precious-metals-prices-bi…

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"Midas Letter’s Top 10 Canadian Emerging Technology Stocks"; The "Canadian spirit of innovation is manifest in some emerging TSX Venture +CSE companies. With 10-bagger performance in some cases, +in others, still under the radar, these companies have the 'potential' to be 'game changers' in their respective fields" - ML - Apr 29, 2014

- J. West -
www.midasletter.com/2014/04/canadas-killer-technology-stocks…

"The Canadian spirit of innovation is manifest in some emerging TSX Venture and CSE companies. With 10-bagger performance in some cases, and in others, still under the radar, these companies have the potential to be game changers in their respective fields.


Here’s the Midas Letter list of top ten (publicly traded) technology companies in Canada (not in any particular order:

1. *Verisante Technologies Inc. (TSX.V:VRS) (OTCMKTS:VRSEF) is a British Columbia based developer of the Verisante Aura™ for skin cancer detection and the Verisante Core™ for lung, colon and cervical cancer detection. The Aura is already approved for sale in Canada and the European union, and China and the United States will soon follow. The cancer detection platform was developed by the BC Cancer Agency and the University of British Columbia and tested and refined on approximately 1,000 lesions at the Skin Care Centre at Vancouver General Hospital.

Verisante has begun building an international sales force, and according to CEO Thomas Braun, targets sales of “$1 million per quarter” by the end of 2015. If these technologies become industry standards in the United States and China, that number may seem puny in comparison actual sales. Thomas joined me for an interview and CEO podcast in April which you can listen to here.


2. RepliCel Life Sciences (TSX.V:RP)(OTCMKTS:REPCF), as its name implies, is in the biotechnology space of cell repair, replacement and regeneration. With applications as diverse as treatment for chronic tendon injuries to baldness, the company has the exclusive rights to market its products in Japan, China and South Korea. The concept of the technology is that Replicel uses cells isolated from a patient’s own healthy hair follicles to address specific cellular deficits.

The company is in the process of raising a targeted $7.5 million in a brokered private placement offering a share for $0.75 with a two year warrant at $1.00. The company reported a loss of $28,572 on revenue of $4.1 million, compared with a loss of $3.4 million on zero revenue in 2012. That is certainly movement in the right direction, and it will be sales of products in Asia that will drive the bus forward in 2014. An audio interview with CEO David Hall will be broadcast on Midas Letter’s iTunes CEO Podcast Channel next week.


3. *Theralase Technologies Inc. (TSX.V:TLT)(OTCMKTS:TLTFF) has a dual value proposition as well. The company uses low level lasers to treat pain and has successfully treated over 1 million patients so far. The other value driver is cancer therapy that has so far proven to demonstrate 100% efficacy, with zero side effects and zero percent instance of recurrence (so far in mice). Using a class of drugs called Photo Dynamic Compounds, these revolutionary drugs destroy cancer cells when activated by calibrated laser light sources.

According to a recent press release, “new research scientifically proves that Theralase’s patented PDC technology can be activated by Near Infrared (NIR) laser light destroying cancer cells that reside deep into tissue, providing a higher kill rate in a single Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) treatment, than previously possible, setting a new standard in the industry. The scientific and medical community considers the research pivotal because the Theralase PDCs are able to provide a solution to a problematic issue in cancer treatment, the ability to destroy cancerous tumours via PDT deep into tissue.” Listen to an interview with CEO Roger Demoulin-White here.


4. POET Technologies Inc. (TSX.V:PTK)(OTCMKTS:POETF) is revolutionizing integrated circuit design through the use of “planar opto” electronic technology on gallium arsenide chips. The result is an integrated circuit that delivers improvements in power efficiency up to 90x and enhancements in clock speed to 100x. Imagine a computer with 10 ghz chip speed that uses one tenth of the current power. This is the next evolution of the technology as predicted by Moore’s Law, which states that “the number of transistors on integrated circuits doubles approximately every two years.”

POET has no sales as yet, but the stock has appreciated by 400% in the last six months as investors eagerly await the execution of deal with any of a handful of megacap technology firms that would essentially provide the commercial “proof of concept” which is all that is missing from this micro cap gem. Listen to a an interview with CEO Peter Copetti here.


5. Sphere 3D Technologies (TSX.V:ANY) (OTCMKTS:SPIHF) has developed a platform that enables any software to run on any device or operating system. The company’s Glassware 2.0, as the product is called, delivers virtualization of many of the most demanding applications in the marketplace today; making it
easy to move applications from a physical PC or workstation to a virtual environment either on
premise and/or from the cloud.

This is another company with no sales so far and whose market valuation, which currently hovers in the neighbourhood of $200 million. Frankly I can’t understand why the valuation and its technology is esoteric to say the least, with a value proposition that strikes me as modest at best. That being said, I will be conducting a CEO Podcast with the company’s president, Peter Tassiopolous later this week, and I’ll see if I can begin to wrap my head around what’s got Pinetree Capital sufficiently intrigued to buy 12% of the company if it exercises all options and warrants. To see Pinetree buying stock in the market at this high valuation is a very bullish signal in my mind as the fund is not known for making foolish wagers.


6. Gener8 Media Corp. (CSE:GNR) (OTCMKTS:GREMF) has a three-pronged investor value proposition that combine to give investors a diversified shot at three distinct business lines. First, the bread and butter of the company is its 3D movie conversion business whereby the company converts Hollywood blockbuster franchises like Harry Potter and Spiderman into 3D versions. The second business line is a software platform that is derived from its experiences moving and managing the huge volumes of data associated with 3D movie rendering.

And the final prong is its majority ownership of Reelhouse Media Ltd, spurred by its partnership with Sundance, its participation in Warner Bros.’ Media Camp Accelerator Program and the distribution of top-tier Warner films including Gravity, The Great Gatsby and Man of Steel.


7. Urthecast Corp.(TSX:UR) (OTCMKTS:LFDEF) has two cameras attached to the International Space Station and proposes to “democratize the observation industry” and support scientific research in fields such as cartography, phenology, and Geographic Information Systems. In the simplest terms, it takes photos of earth from space. According to its press releases, “UrtheCast’s cameras will provide Ultra HD video and still imagery of Earth that will allow for monitoring of the environment, humanitarian relief, social events, agricultural land, etc. How the company makes money is the big question though, and obviously I’m not the only with that thought, as the company has been range bound between $1.22 and $2.90 since it became public via reverse takeover on June 27, 2013.

CEO Scott Larson is going to join us on Midas Letter CEO Podcast later today to shed some light on the company’s business model and how its going to make money. Certainly the prospect of anyone being able to access a camera on the space station to take selfies from space is compelling. The question is how much traction will that achieve in the nano-second attention span of 21st century human beings?


8. Tinkerine Studios Ltd. (TSX.V:TTD) is a pure play 3D printer manufacturer based in Vancouver that is Canada’ first (and at this point, only) 3D printer hardware and software company. Founded by Eugene Suyu a mere two years ago, the company at this point has very modest sales from a line of 3 models of printers which, at the very least, are super sexy designs.

CFO Martin Burian stated in a recent interview that the company will seek to re-invest any profits for the forseeable future, but does target profitability from steadily increasing sales by 2015. For a snapshot of what the future of a Tinkerine investment could look like, one need cast one’s glance across the border at 3D Systems Corp., the $5 billion gorilla in the space that has been around since the 80′s and controls the lion’s share of the market worldwide.


9. FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX.V:FLY)(OTCMKTS:AMSLF) is the manufacturer and vendor of the AFIRS (Automated Flight Information Reporting System) that very succinctly prevents aircraft from going missing. Though not something that one would have thought would be a problem in 2014, Malaysian Airways Flight MH370 changed some minds about that. More than just a location system, FLYHT’s suite of technologies provides ground crews of commercial airlines advance information about aircraft condition while in flight through satellite communications.

The technology is approved for use and OEM installation across most makes and models of modern commercial jet liner, and typically pays for itself within 12 months through cost efficiencies realized through its use. The company is slowly making inroads into commercial airlines companies worldwide, and the latent effect of MH 370′s disappearance will likely boost industry-wide adoption rates. Check out this CEO Podcast I did with Bill Tempany last week.


10. NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (TSX.V:SFD) (OTCMKTS:NSFDF) has a stock symbol that reflects its technology, not its name. Stress Field Detection is the science by which gravimetric anomalies and poro-elasticity are measured from aircraft to identify the location of hydrocarbon reservoirs in the earth’s crust. The technology has a perfect track record and has been used by National Oil Companies such as PEMEX and EcoPetrol to successfully find oil.

The mega-catalyst for this stock is increasing adoption as oil reserves continue to deplete and finding oil gets tougher and tougher. Considered a ‘first pass’ prospecting tool, the technology can reduce the cost of discovery dramatically by indicating best shot targets for vastly more expensive 3D seismic. Could one of the super majors like Exxon Mobil, Chevron, BP or Shell take this company out at some point? I think there’s a reasonably good possibility of that. Check out a video interview I did with CEO George Liszicasz at Reuters studio in Times Square in New York. "

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Zitat von Popeye82: DragonWave - Horizon Compact+ and Avenue Link 60 GHz Frequency now 'Commercially Available' - Nov 13, 2013
http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ABEA-3DIC8B/283851527…

Saab +DragonWave 'Upgrade Sweden's National Security Communication Network' - Dec 9, 2013
http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ABEA-3DIC8B/283851527…

DragonWave, MADA Kuwait, a "pioneer in Wireless Broadband Data Communications within the State of Kuwait since mid-80's", Announce Backhaul Supplier Agreement, for 'Country's Largest Wireless Broadband Network', Horizon Compact +Horizon Quantum 'Selected for "Spectral Efficiency +Unmatched Throughput +Operational Flexibility" ' - Dec 17, 2013
http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ABEA-3DIC8B/283851527…

DragonWave +Xi'an Potevio Communications, subsidiary of "the 1st professional antenna manufacturer in China +one of three biggest microwave antenna manufacturers throughout the world", Establish 'Strategic Sales Agreement', for Chinese Mobile Market - Jan 15, 2014
http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ABEA-3DIC8B/290027890…

DragonWave, 'Gogo, the "global leader of in-flight connectivity +wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions", Enabling Connectivity @30.000 Feet'; GOGO using DragonWave's Horizon Quantum +Horizon Compact+ "to support service expansion on airline fleets +business jets"; Anand Chari: "Our requirements "are unique in that we needed to find a cost effective, reliable +quick solution to link our customers, back into a wired network from our remotely positioned towers." We've selected DragonWave, as we've had a strong relationship with them over the past few years +have had reliable performance, service +support of the company's products, which, in turn, has helped us provide a reliable quality of service to our inflight customers"; Delivering 'up to' 4 Gbps/link, Horizon Quantum split-mount system "provides dual-channel capability +high spectral efficiency, capacity +nodal intelligence, while occupying only half a rack unit +consuming the lowest power/bit of any solution today ". Horizon Compact+ "integrates a radio +modem into a single outdoor unit that delivers more capacity/channel than any other all-outdoor microwave system currently available" - Jan 22, 2014
http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ABEA-3DIC8B/290027890…


DragonWave Introduces 'New Harmony Trunk C' for All-Outdoor +All-Indoor Configurations; New 'hybrid trunking radio system' "offers proven advantages of company's versatile Harmony Trunk, optimized for long-haul transport in a reduced footprint", "provides greater trunking options for mobile operators, military, +broadcast applications worldwide." Available in STM-1, hybrid or full IP configurations, "the Harmony Trunk C shares complete hardware commonality with the standard Harmony Trunk." In addition, the solution is "similarly equipped with Gigabit Ethernet +STM-1 cards +advanced features, such as XPIC +Diversity" - Jan 28, 2014
http://investor.dragonwaveinc.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseI…


DragonWave Expands Portfolio, with Introduction of Harmony Eband; Company's newest radio system targets 70-80 GHz spectrum, "offering a cost effective, extended reach solution for fronthaul, macro backhaul +small cell deployments" - Feb 19, 2014
http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ABEA-3DIC8B/297096201…

DragonWave Opens India Service +Repair Center - May 12, 2014
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Nuclear startups "reimagine atomic energy" - US.net/TBG/MIT/NCA/CIC - May 11, 2014

- Martin LaMonica -
www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/05/10/nuclear-startups-rei…
www.uranium-stocks.net/home/nuclear-startups-reimagine-atomi…
http://nca2014.globalchange.gov/

"To most people, the outlook for nuclear power wouldn’t seem bright. The Fukushima disaster in Japan three years ago increased public resistance to the industry. Cheap natural gas is undercutting its competitiveness. Aging nuclear plants around the country, including Vermont Yankee in Vernon, Vt., are shutting down.

But into this bleak environment come two startups with roots at MIT hoping to revive an industry that has long struggled to make a comeback. Their technologies aim to solve issues that have bedeviled nuclear power for decades: safety, cost, and radioactive waste.

Transatomic Power, a three-person firm sharing incubator space at the Cambridge Innovation Center, is designing a reactor that would be cheaper than coal and generate electricity from spent fuel rods — aka radioactive waste — piling up in the nation’s nuclear plants. UPower Technologies is developing a miniature atomic power plant that would be cheaper and cleaner than diesel generators used in remote locations.



- Michael Short of MIT consults with Lesley Dewan and Mark Massie, alumni who founded Transatomic Power. -


Despite the political, economic, and technical challenges facing the industry, these companies, and handful of other startups, are betting that the increasing urgency of climate change will mean a bigger role in the energy mix for emissions-free nuclear power.




Last week, in an alarming report known as the National Climate Assessment, a panel of scientists concluded that climate change, accelerated by the burning of oil, coal, and natural gas, is already having serious effects. Many parts of the nation, including the Northeast, are experiencing them in the form of violent storms, increased flooding, extended droughts, and severe wildfires.

“Traditional environmentalists might shudder at this,” said Richard Lester, head of MIT’s department of nuclear science and engineering, “but our students see themselves as able to respond effectively to the climate change threat by devising cheaper, safer nuclear-generated electricity. That’s what’s motivating them.”

Leslie Dewan and Mark Massie got the idea for Transatomic as students at MIT, where they studied nuclear engineering. They saw the potential for nuclear to supply large amounts of electricity without producing greenhouse gases that raise global temperatures.

The pair decided to focus on improving the safety of power plants by doing away with water. Fuel rods are submerged in water and heat from the uranium fuel is converted into steam to turn a turbine and generate electricity. After a few years, however, the metal assemblies that hold the rods must be removed, even though only about 5 percent of the energy content is used.

Nuclear plants also rely on water to cool reactors in case there’s a need for a rapid shutdown. In the Fukushima disaster, pumps that circulate water to the reactors lost power, leading to dangerous overheating and core meltdowns.

Instead of water, Transatomic’s design uses salt. Uranium is dissolved in a tank of molten salt, meaning there are no metal assemblies to damage. As a result, the fuel can stay in the core for decades until nearly all its energy is extracted.

This technology, Transatomic added, could recover the remaining energy from spent fuel rods stored in US nuclear plants — more than 70,000 metric tons, enough to cover a football field about seven yards deep.

With the molten salt approach, the plant could cool itself without pumps, according to Transatomic. The salt and fuel in the core would simply drain to a containment tank, slowing the heat-producing nuclear reaction and freezing solid in the tank within a few hours.

“This technology is so good and it’ll be so useful — that’s what makes me personally want to fight for this,” said Dewan, the chief science officer. “It can do a great deal of good for the world.”

Dewan and Massie launched Transatomic Power three years ago, and later signed Russ Wilcox, the cofounder of E Ink, as chief executive. Wilcox sold his company, a maker of paper-like displays for e-books, to a Taiwanese firm in 2009.

Wilcox, who saw Dewan and Massie present their innovations at a conference, said he was inspired by their vision of an energy technology that could reduce the stress of drilling, mining, pollution, and other human activities on the world’s natural resources. “It was a powerful moment,” he recalled.

A growing number of entrepreneurs say it’s a good time to innovate in nuclear power, in part because of advances in other fields. Supercomputers, for example, can simulate material and nuclear reactions, saving the time and expense of building experimental reactors.

The Energy Department, led by an MIT physicist, Ernest Moniz, supports nuclear innovation as well. In announcing a grant to advance small modular reactors — scaled-down versions of today’s plants — Moniz said in December that the Obama administration is committed to “strengthening nuclear energy’s continuing important role in America’s low-carbon future.”

As Wilcox shows, the possibilities for nuclear power are attracting successful entrepreneurs from other areas of technology. Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder, is bankrolling TerraPower, a company near Seattle that also is designing a reactor to run on spent nuclear fuel.

Nathan Gilliland was a cofounder and president of Waltham-based Harvest Power, which develops projects to convert food and other organic waste into fertilizer and energy.

Earlier this year, he signed on as chief executive of a Canadian nuclear startup, General Fusion, that is trying to use nuclear fusion, as the sun does, to produce energy.

“The amount of energy you can create from just a small amount of nuclear fuel is so dramatically different than renewables,” Gilliland said. “It could really help solve the planet’s energy needs.”

The energy needs of remote parts of the planet are the target of UPower Technologies, another MIT startup.

The Boston firm, launched last year, designed a nuclear “battery” small enough to fit in a two-car garage and provide several years of emissions-free energy to areas that rely on expensive — and dirty — diesel generators.

The smaller size also means smaller development costs — thousands of dollars to test a full-size prototype compared to millions for other nuclear power technologies, said Jacob DeWitte, chief executive of UPower and a PhD candidate at MIT.

The firm has won about a total of about $100,000 from business plan competitions, including the MIT Clean Energy Prize and the Boston accelerator program MassChallenge.

“I’ve always been inclined toward entrepreneurial activity,” DeWitte said, “and really thought that nuclear was underutilized.”

Still, introducing new nuclear technology, never mind transforming the industry, requires a long, uphill climb.

Nuclear faces opposition from environmental groups, which say the risks from waste, accidents, and proliferation of nuclear weapons remain unacceptable.

Edwin Lyman, a senior scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, a science-based advocacy group in Cambridge, said even the latest safety improvements can’t take into account all possible catastrophes, such as the tsunami that devastated the Fukushima plant.

Nuclear startups also face lengthy regulatory processes and development costs that could reach into the billions. Transatomic so far has raised $1 million, but said it needs to raise $100 million or more to finance a scaled-down prototype reactor. It estimates that building its first full-size power plant could take 15 to 25 years.

Finding investors willing to put up this kind of money and wait that long for a potential payoff is another daunting challenge, industry officials said. More government funding of research and development could help, said Ray Rothrock, a venture capitalist at Venrock in Palo Alto, Calif., but regulations also need to be overhauled to accommodate new technologies, particularly a faster licensing process.

“The regulatory framework has to be able to adapt to all sorts of innovations,” said Rothrock, who invested his own money in Transatomic. “And right now, it can’t — it’s simply not equipped for it.”


Martin LaMonica can be reached at [e-mail]. Follow him on Twitter at @mlamonica. "

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Indonesia’s long-term ban on ore exports could harm the economy, warns World Bank - MT/WB/FT - May 9, 2014
www.mining-technology.com/news/newsindonesias-long-term-ban-…

"The long-term ban on unprocessed ore exports imposed by the Indonesian Government in January could affect the country's economy, warned the development lender World Bank.

According to the bank, the export ban will affect Indonesia's trade balance by about $6bn this year and incur losses of around $6.5bn from government revenues until 2017.

Following the ban, many mining companies across Indonesia, including the Harita's Air Upas mine, Ketapang mine andWest Kalimantan mine, came to a grinding halt, hitting country's economy in the first financial quarter.

The ban has forced Harita mine and its contractors to lose around 5,000 workers.

Harita bauxite mining division director Erry Sofyan was quoted by The Financial Times as saying that it is not only the mining companies that have been hit.

"There's been a domino effect on the local shops and suppliers and many employees have had their motorbikes repossessed by leasing companies," Sofyan said.

Indonesia is a major supplier of bauxite, nickel and other minerals and the move by the government was intended to enocurage investment in costly domestic processing facilities, such as smelters and refineries.

Indonesia Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources spokesman said the government wants to ensure that mining companies add value rather than just exporting their earth, and are willing to let companies start exporting again if they demonstrate that they are serious about building smelters or refineries.

According to Hong Kong's Bernstein analyst Vanessa Lau, the returns on an alumina smelter in Indonesia could be as low as 6% a year over a 20-year production cycle.

Lau said the world is already filled with refineries and smelters, especially in China.

"By building a whole new production system in Indonesia, why is it going to be more competitive?," Lau added. "

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Two South African rare earths project developers advance studies - MW/CMR, TORONTO - May 9, 2014

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/south-african-ree-project-studi…

" With two separate rare earths elements (REE) projects being moved up along the value curve towards production in South Africa, the country is poised to become a significant contributor to a market that is struggling to diversify from a China-dominant supply.

TSX-V-listed Great Western Minerals Group (GWMG) on Thursday published a feasibility study on its Steenkampskraal REE project, located in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.

The feasibility study indicated a C$274-million after-tax net present value and a 50% after-tax internal rate of return for the project.

The study outlined plans for developing a sophisticated underground mine and REE processing plant based on what it believes to be one of the highest-grade REE deposits globally.

GWMG, which has ambitions to become a fully integrated REE supplier and which already operates a REE alloys business based in the UK, said that the feasibility study demonstrated the economic viability of the project and confirmed that the Steenkampskraal project was a sound development foundation for GWMG's integrated business model.

The study envisioned a 13-year mine life, generating total revenues of about C$1.7-billion, from production of about 5 000 t/y of total rare earth oxides (REO), including yttrium oxide. However, lanthanum and cerium would not be produced as saleable products unless market conditions become more favourable.

The operation would produce saleable REO at an average yearly rate of 1 512 t.

The capital cost had been pegged at C$118.8-million, with post-commercial production capital expenditures of C$51.5-million.

GWMG believes that it can produce saleable REO at cash operating expenditures of C$38.67/kg.


The feasibility study undertook an economic analysis of the forecast price for each saleable REO, resulting in a unit price of $76.69/kg. 


The project currently has Canadian National Instrument 43-101-compliant proven reserves of 12 800 t of total REO and probable reserves of 56 600 t of contained total REO.

"The completion of the feasibility study is a major accomplishment for our company as we execute our mine-to-metal strategy. Importantly, it validates the potential of this project and that it is technically feasible, financially robust and environmentally sound.

“The Steenkampskraal project has many favourable attributes including its mining-friendly jurisdiction, well established local infrastructure, high-grade REE orebody, continued exploration potential and low capital requirements,” GWMG president and CEO Marc LeVier said.

He noted that with the positive outcome of the study, the company’s focus now turned to securing the necessary funding to develop the project and to get to production.


NORTHERN CAPE RIVAL

Meanwhile, TSX-listed Frontier Rare Earths, which is developing the Zandkopsdrift REE project in South Africa’s Northern Cape, on Thursday said that it had completed further studies required to improve the project’s proposed flow sheet, as proposed in a prefeasibility study (PFS) slated for release later this year.

The company said that this testwork was successful in confirming a number of the proposed engineering design and process improvements. As a result, a number of changes have been made to the PFS flow sheets, which were expected to have a significant positive impact on the current capital and operating cost estimates for the PFS.

The remaining engineering design work for the PFS is scheduled to start this quarter and is expected to be complete, together with the results of the PFS, in the fourth quarter.

Frontier also said that the recently completed metallurgical testwork had identified an opportunity to produce potentially significant quantities of manganese sulphate as a by-product at Zandkopsdrift.

Testwork on waste streams produced by the impurity pre-leach circuit, of which manganese is one of the principal constituents, had indicated that a simple, low-cost, evaporation and crystallisation process could produce a manganese sulphate product.

Manganese sulphate is used as a micronutrient in animal feed and in fertiliser and is also used as a chemical intermediate. Its high solubility in water makes it particularly desirable for the animal feed and fertiliser applications.

The testwork completed to date had resulted in manganese sulphate that met the specifications for animal feed and fertiliser applications and further testwork is currently being undertaken by HPD Systems, a division of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies.

Based on the results of this testwork, which is not expected to delay completion of the PFS, the PFS may also include provision for producing and selling a manganese sulphate by-product that could potentially generate significant additional revenue streams for the Zandkopsdrift project.

The project comprises mining and processing activities to produce a mixed rare earth product, a seawater desalination plant to be located 35 km from the mine and a REE separation plant to be located at the deep-water port of Saldanha Bay, in the Western Cape province, about 300 km from the deposit.

The Zandkopsdrift B zone had demonstrated the biggest total rare earth oxides grade and the highest grade of high-value heavy REO of significantly advanced rare-earth deposits outside of China.

Zandkopsdrift would have a target total production capacity of 20 000 t/y of separated rare earth oxides, and is expected to become one of the largest producers of high-demand critical rare earth oxides such as dysprosium, terbium, europium, neodymium and yttrium in separated, high-purity form.

Frontier in December struck an accord with Korean government-owned mining and natural resource investment company Korea Resources Corporation, which had acquired a 10% interest in Frontier's Zandkopsdrift project, along with an offtake right and obligation for 10% of the production.

The C$23.8-million deal was believed to make the company the only junior company in the rare earths sector to have signed and completed a definitive agreement with a significant strategic partner with offtake capability.

The company is fully funded through to completing its PFS and a definitive feasibility study. "

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Transition Therapeutics - LifeSci Advisors Initiates Coverage - LiSciA - May 8, 2014
www.lifesciadvisors.com/clientinfo/transition/Transition__LS…

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2013 Annual Report - IFPRI - May14

- After decades on the sidelines, agriculture +food security have recently found their place @the top of the global development +policy agendas. In a world where 900.000.000 people are undernourished +2.000.000.000 are micronutrient deficient, ensuring access to nutritious foods is critical to lifting >1.000.000.000 poor people out of poverty.

Land degradation, climate change, natural resource scarcity, as well as conflict, urbanization, +shifting diets, all pose substantial, looming threats to food security. In this time of unprecedented challenges, the work of the International Food Policy Research Institute(IFPRI) is more important than ever before. The Institute provides research to shape evidence-based policy options to sustainably reduce poverty +end hunger +malnutrition.

The ´13 Annual Report presents highlights of IFPRI’s 2013 activities that fall under the Institute’s six strategic research areas +its cross-cutting theme on gender. ...-
www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/ar13.pdf
www.ifpri.org/publication/ifpri-2013-annual-report?utm_sourc…

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"Leading Branding Expert Christopher Johnson Shares His Insights on Wearable Technology" - MW, NEW YORK - May 8, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/leading-branding-expert-ch…

"Apple's acquisition of the startup called LuxVue has revived the perpetual rumors of an impending iWatch introduction. LuxVue is a developer of micro-LED displays. The company is not well known but before the acquisition, LuxVue managed to gain $48 million from investors. It has also filed for eight patents related to LED displays and other technologies. Apple hasn't yet formally confirmed the acquisition, which is not surprising since the company has always been secretive.

Leading branding expert Christopher Johnson says, "I'm intrigued by LuxVue's technology, especially as part of Apple. Branding is ultimately about creating business value, and IP is a highly important part of this." Very true, however to outsiders it's hard to determine yet why exactly Apple acquired LuxVue. Johnson asks, "Did Apple make this acquisition for their display tech, or for an upcoming product, or just for long term experimentation?" Of course, there is a possibility that Apple could use the low-power, micro-LED-based display technology in its mobile devices or something entirely new -- such as the highly anticipated but speculative iWatch. If this technology were integrated into Apple's hardware it would deliver better battery life and increased screen brightness. This alone merits the acquisition.

Johnson continues, "The tech industry sees this acquisition as one clue that Apple may soon unveil its own wearable technology products -- possibly sometime this year, and interestingly may focused on our wrists, instead of our eyes. But Apple hasn't yet shown as much excitement about wearable tech as its rivals Samsung and Google. Every time Apple has been asked if they will unveil their own smart-watch, they have denied any such intentions."

But who could blame them? Wearable devices are futuristic and intriguing but so far, have been epic market failures. For instance, Samsung's Galaxy watch didn't perform as expected and has been described by critics as "bulky, sluggish and unintuitive." Johnson counters, "Whether this is true or not, most early versions of breakthrough products require rapid refinement." He asks, "Remember the first iPod? Visionary, yes, but also required additional work. This is common for breakthrough products, success delivers rapid evolution to versions two, three and five -- and will be the same for wearable tech. The question is, which product will break through? We already have it for our ears, so will it be for our eyes, wrists -- or for something else? Given how sophisticated we have become, my vote is that it will deliver benefits beyond the current approach to deliver mobile micro-delivery of existing product experiences."

Currently, Google Glass offers the most potential in wearable tech, however people are taking a wait and see approach -- while some are choosing to openly criticize. Only a few units have been sold, and there is well-documented concern that a wearable computer may be used to secretly monitor numerous aspects of public life. For this reason, a bar in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood has banned the device from its premises. There have also been reports of people who have been taunted or attacked for wearing Google Glass. Johnson counters again, "In some cases, it's natural for people to worry about new technology that feels intrusive. We know this from our history of development -- from the Bronze Age to TV to PCs -- there are those few who adopt early, while the majority wait to embrace the new behaviors that new tech enables." Just three decades ago, many people predicted that no one would want to own a personal computer, but now we can't do without them. Johnson says, "Wearable tech will follow a similar learning curve, eventually leading to almost universal use."

So it's logical to say that Apple may be taking their time. The company probably doesn't want to heighten our expectations only to deliver products that consumers resist. Samsung released its wearable gear prematurely and have unfortunately endured the common pressures of market-leading innovation. But, clearly Apple is going to enter the market space in some way, and sometime soon.

There are indications that Apple will take a completely different route with its iWatch. Johnson says, "Reports are that Apple is building a team of senior medical professionals and hardware experts. It would be interesting to consider how Apple may deliver wearable tech that delivers extraordinary benefits. For example, Apple technology can revolutionize how we choose to monitor the health of users, among other things." Fascinating, to say the least.

Most know that Apple has been under pressure to innovate and deliver in 2014. Johnson says, "In true fashion, Apple may extend wearable tech to its natural conclusion -- and Bio Tech could be one way to drive rapid consumer acceptance -- and leapfrog the competition." The last time Apple introduced a new product was in 2010 with the iPad. Experts in the Med Tech arena are predicting that Apple will develop an app-store platform so that start-ups can develop their own mobile medical apps, so this appears likely.

If indeed the company plans to deliver health-tracking technology to the general public, one possibility is that the next Apple innovation is more than just a PC on a wrist. Johnson concludes, "With their latest acquisition, Apple may only want to improve battery life in future smart devices -- or they may be preparing to further revolutionize this revolutionary new tech category. We can hope they will deliver another market changing product which gets it right from day one, changing our lives to the point where we can't imagine how we lived without, just like the iPod did for music." One thing is for certain, ready or not; wearable tech will become increasingly part of our lives.


About Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson is CEO of Whitehorn Group. He is a highly regarded authority on Branding and Business Innovation and on creating global brands, like JetBlue Airways and Infiniti Motors. He attended Carnegie Mellon University where he won the Tholenheimer Award and McCurdy Prize. He can be reached at [phone], [e-mail] or on Twitter, @Chris4Whitehorn.


About Whitehorn Group

Whitehorn is a premier brand strategy firm. They create what's NEW and NEXT through global branding, design, product innovation, political and celebrity brands, business strategy, global marketing and distribution. www.whitehorngroup.com "

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Stanford University to divest $18.700.000.000 endowment in coal mining companies - MT/SU/APIRL - May 8, 2014
www.mining-technology.com/news/newsstanford-university-to-di…

"Stanford University has finalised plans to divest its shares in coal mining companies held in a $18.7bn endowment fund, joining the growing number of institutions ending their investments in fossil fuels due to concerns about climate change.

The decision comes on the recommendation from the university's advisory panel on investment responsibility and licensing (APIRL), which comprises students, faculty, staff and alumni.

The panel spent several months reviewing the social and environmental implications of investment in fossil fuel firms that are primarily engaged in coal extraction for use in energy generation.

The university said it will divest any current direct holdings in such companies and recommend its external investment managers to avoid funding these public companies as well.

Stanford president John Hennessy said: "Moving away from coal in the investment context is a small but constructive step, while work continues at Stanford and elsewhere to develop broadly viable sustainable energy solutions for the future."

A student-led group Fossil Free Stanford had asked the university to divest from 200 fossil-fuel extraction companies, as part of a national divestment campaign.

The request was reviewed by APIRL's Environmental Sustainability Sub-Committee, which carried out extensive research and gathered inputs from other constituencies.

APIRL agreed with the findings of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on the role of fossil fuels in changes to the global climate system, and said that the use of coal for electricity production generates higher greenhouse gas emissions than other fossil fuels, such as natural gas.

The move by the college follows a campaign by climate groups which targeted US universities and colleges in 2011. Since then 11 colleges have agreed to divest their stakes from fossil fuel. "

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Nevsun turns a Q1 profit, as copper output gains momentum - MW/CMR, TORONTO - May 7, 2014
www.miningweekly.com/article/nevsun-turns-a-q1-profit-as-cop…

"TSX- and NYSE-listed Nevsun Resources, which is focused on extracting copper from its 60%-owned high-grade Bisha copper mine, in Eritrea, this week reported rising first-quarter profit as copper output ramped up.

The Vancouver-based miner late on Tuesday reported net income of $15.4-million, or $0.08 a share, for the three months ended March 31, compared with a loss of $4.2-million, or $0.03 a share, in the fourth quarter last year.

Revenue rose 39% to $99.1-million, as copper sales climbed 11% sequentially to 34-million pounds, offsetting a lower realised price of $3.01/lb, compared with $3.20/lb booked in the fourth quarter.

Red-metal output during the quarter totalled 39.7-million pounds, a 10% increase over last quarter, when the mine produced 36-million pounds.

Mine-site operating, general and administrative costs, freight, treatment and refining charges totalled $0.98 per payable pound of copper sold, which ranked among the lowest in the industry.

The mine produced low-cost gold/silver doré until mid-2013 when, through a $110-million copper expansion, throughput expanded to 2.4-million tonnes a year and the product switched to copper in concentrate. Later in the mine life, flotation capacity will be expanded again to also produce zinc concentrates.

As at the end of the period, the miner had $338-million cash in the bank and working capital of about $462-million, both figures improved over the previous quarter.

Nevsun said that it was poised to accelerate production during the current quarter and restated its 2014 production guidance of 180-million to 200-million pounds of copper in concentrate. "

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New species of metal eating plant uncovered , A new hyperaccumulator species of plant that absorbs heavy metals has been discovered in the Philippines - MA - May 8, 2014

- C. Latimer -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/new-species-of-metal-eating-…
www.pensoft.net/news.php?n=384&SESID=def131a9ecff89c651723c2…
www.miningaustralia.com.au/features/working-like-a-dog

" A new species of plant that absorbs heavy metals has been discovered in the Philippines.

The plant, dubbed Rinorea niccolifera, has been found to have accumulate nickel, up to 18 000 ppm, without being poisoned, according to PenSoft.

The discovery is a rare one, with only around 450 species of plant known worldwide to be hyperaccumulators of metals.

According to Dr. Marilyn Quimado, one of the lead researchers on the team, the plant was found in the western part of Luzon Island, in the Philippines, in an area known for its abundance of heavy metals in the soil.

"Hyperacccumulator plants have great potentials for the development of green technologies, for example, 'phytoremediation' and 'phytomining'," Dr. Augustine Doronila, from University of Melbourne School and a co-author of the report, explained.

The use of hyperaccumlators has a long and storied history in mining.

Previously plants known thrive in soils with heavy metals were used to uncover metal deposits.

The technique has been recorded as being used in China since the 5th century BC, and in fact Sweden's former Viscaria copper mine was actually named after the Viscaria aplina flower which prospectors used to discover the deposit, as the flower is known to grow in soils with heavy copper concentrations.

Australian natives such as Stackhouse tyronii and ­Hybanthus floribundus can also be used as lead and nickel indicators due to their hyperaccumulator ability, according to The Lead Group and to research carried out by CQ University professor Nanjappa Ashwatha and Dr. Poonam Bhatia.

In fact "Stackhousia try­onii is a serpentine-endemic, rare, native Australian plant and is reported to hyperaccumulate nickel up to 55,500 mg g-1 on a dry weight basis," the group explained.

The CSIRO's Ravi Anand has studied geo­botany and mining for some time in conjunction with the University of Adelaide, and explained that his group has studied eucalyptus trees and mulgas for mineralisation in their leaves.

Late last year it was also reported that native eucalypts were thriving around the highly acidic decommissioned Mt Morgan gold mine, near Rockhampton, and highlighted the potential for the plants to be used in mine site remediation.

"Seedlings were growing in highly acidic soil where the pH shouldn't support them, and they are thriving," Councillor Neil Fisher said.

"On the very edge of the water, 300-400 eucalypt seedlings are growing where plants normally would have died." "

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Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto "hints @"imminent" end of downturn" - M.com - May 8, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/miners-time-to-rejoice-rio-tinto-hints-at-imm…

"World’s second largest miner Rio Tinto (ASX, LON, NYSE:RIO) sees the bad times for the industry finally coming to an end and says its top management will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to make room for growth alternatives, WSJ.com reports.

Since assuming the company’s leadership in January last year, CEO Sam Walsh, 64, has taken several measures to build a more focused and accountable business, including aggressive cost cutting measures that saw the firm firing hundreds of people, shelving projects and selling non-core assets.

As a result the company — the world's No. 2 iron-ore producer after Brazil’s Vale— achieved higher underlying earnings of $10.2 billion in 2013, driven by its iron ore division and cost cutting, and increased dividends by 15%.



- iners from Bogdanka coal mine, Poland | Wikimedia Commons -


Speaking to Australian shareholders on Thursday, Rio’s chairman Jan Du Plessis, however, was quick to provide investors with a reality check. While he was somehow optimistic, he warned the world economy remains volatile and the political environment has become more fragile.

“While the outlook is now brighter in some parts of the world, we believe that volatility looks set to remain in the short to medium term as a number of structural deficiencies remain unresolved,” he was quoted by The Australian as saying.

But he also noted that Rio tends to out-perform most market indexes during times of such difficulty, and that meant the company should be able to capitalize over the next couple of years.

"If we play our cards well, a volatile world should actually suit us well," he added. "In really healthy boom conditions as a company we tend to be outperformed by the minor indexes.


Copper assets in sight

While Rio has said it is not planning major acquisitions this year, the company will focus expanding its iron ore and copper businesses, its two largest divisions.

For Walsh, the most obvious and significant growth opportunities for Rio are in the red metal sector. He told WSJ.com the company has high expectations for its Resolution project in Arizona, which has the potential to become North America's largest copper mine. He added Rio looks forward to proceeding with the underground development of Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia.

Other expansion opportunities include the La Granja project in Peru and a planned bauxite operation in Australia's Queensland state. "

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China ready for deep dive without foreign partners - CER/WSJ - May 13, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65685

"China no longer needs foreign assistance with deep-water drilling, The Wall Street Journal reported.

After spending years working with or buying foreign companies and investing heavily in equipment, China can now develop oil or gas reserves far under water largely on its own. For instance, China's main offshore oil company, Cnooc (CEO.NYSE, 0883.HKG), worked with Canada-based and Hong-Kong-owned Husky Energy (HSE.TSE) to drill deep-water wells at the Liwan gas field southeast of Hong Kong. "

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Beijing pumps more cash into affordable homes - CER/WSJ/CMoF - May 13, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65686

"Beijing has allocated US$19.2 billion (RMB 119.3 billion) to promote construction of low-income housing this year, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance.

The state-run China Development Bank, which is active in financing infrastructure projects, will set up a special arm to issue bonds to support new affordable homes in March, in China's latest measure to boost economic growth. The fund will focus its efforts on cities and counties that have been relying on resources for development and have a large number of small companies, the ministry said. "

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China needs to adapt to “new normal” growth: Xi - CER/BB/XNA - May 12, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65683

"China must adapt to a “new normal” pace of economic growth and remain “cool-minded” amid a slowdown, President Xi Jinping said over the weekend, Bloomberg reported citing state media.

The nation’s growth fundamentals haven’t changed and the country is still in a “significant period of strategic opportunity,” Xi said, according to a Xinhua News Agency report on the central government website on May 10. At the same time, the government must prevent risks and take “timely countermeasures to reduce potential negative effects,” he said. "

[Popeye82]

Central-bank official criticizes wealth management industry - CER/R - May 12, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65682

"A senior central-bank official said the wealth management industry should be restructured as fears grow over these largely unregulated funds becoming bloated stores of bad debt, Reuters reported.

Liu Shiyu, a deputy governor of China’s central bank, said the sector has pushed up funding costs for Chinese companies and encouraged savers to act like gamblers . Fuelled by savers' and companies' thirst for higher returns, China's wealth management sector has exploded in recent years. However, while wealth management products have rocketed in popularity, the opaque nature of the sector has fed concerns about the industry's health. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.929.800 von Popeye82 am 06.05.14 16:15:40

Zitat von Popeye82: GuestLogix Secures "Multi-Year Agreement" with European Airline Germania, Company to Deploy Onboard Retail Technology Platform across Germania Airline's Entire Fleet - Mar 22, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_05-02-13.html


GuestLogix - Signs 10-Year Agreement with IFE System Leader Thales, a "global technology leader for the Defence &Security +the Aerospace +Transportation markets", to Facilitate Transaction Processing through Seatback Screens; Industry's Most Prominent Transaction Processing Engine Now Used to Enable IFE Payment Acceptance Across Extensive Global Customer Base; GuestLogix +Thales "anticipate rollout to begin" Jul ´13. A joint deployment is currently underway onboard a 1st major airline custome - Mar 11, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_03-11-13.html


GuestLogix Secures 4-Year Agreement with 'Leading Asia Pacific Airline', Cathay Pacific +Subsidiary Dragonair in Major Duty-Free Agreement, with Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong; Cathay Pacific to Manage Entire Onboard Retail Operations with GuestLogix Onboard Retail Platform, new customer win represents >27.000.000 passenger trips for GuestLogix - May 2, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_03-22-13.html


GuestLogix Secures Multi-Year Agreement with "China's 1st Low Cost Carrier", Spring Airlines, agreement represents 9.100.000 passenger trips for GuestLogix - Jun 4, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_06-04-13.html


GuestLogix Announces 'Major Customer Win', with Signing of "Asia’s Largest Airline, for the 34th consecutive year/5th largest airline in the world", China Southern; Company to Enable Inflight Auction of Seat Upgrades Onboard China Southern Airlines - Jul 8, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_07-08-13.html


GuestLogix Strengthens Relationship with Momentum Services +Eurostar, with "New Merchant of Record Agreement"; Company 2Deploys Global Payment Services, to Support Growing Onboard Retailing Program Onboard Major Rail Customer" - Aug 15, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-15-13.html


Guestlogix - &Air Canada, "named “Best Airline in North America” for the 4th consecutive year in a worldwide survey of >18.000.000 airline passengers", Sign "Multi-Year Agreement", to Support Growing Inflight Entertainment Offerings Across Expanding Fleet; Onboard Retail Technology Leader to Provide IFE Payment Processing Service, to Facilitate Congruent Entertainment Experience for Canada’s Largest Airline - Aug 22, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-22-13.html


GuestLogix - Announces "Multi-Year Agreement" with "Scandinavia's Largest Regional Airline", Wideroe - Aug 28, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_08-28-13.html


GuestLogix - Global Rail Division Secures "North America's Largest Privately Owned Passenger Rail Service", Rocky Mountaineer; Company Expands Global Footprint with 1st North American Rail Customer Agreement - Sep 18, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_09-18-13.html


GuestLogix +NCR, the "global leader in consumer transaction technologies", to "Integrate Leading Technologies, to "Transform Self-Service Retail, throughout Global Travel Industry" " - Oct 21, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_10-21-13.html


GuestLogix +flydubai, "one of the Middle East's fastest growing airlines", Sign Multi-Year Renewal Agreement for Continued Use of the Onboard Retail Platform; Company's "Leading Solution Will Continue to Increase Efficiency for Onboard Sales @flydubai" - Nov 6, 2013
www.marketwired.com/press-release/guestlogix-flydubai-sign-m…


Deloitte Awards GuestLogix in the "2013 Technology Fast 50™ +Fast 500™"; Company "Ranked as One of Canada +North America's Fastest Growing Technology Companies", for 5th Consecutive Year - Nov 13, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_11-13-13.html


GuestLogix Signs 'Multi-Year Partnership Agreement' with Toronto-Based Carrier, Porter Airlines, 'rated "Best Small Airline in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards'; Company "to Launch Flagship Demo Location with Latest Retail Technology, @Airline’s Headquarters" - Dec 20, 2013
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_12-20-13.html


GuestLogix 'Recovers >US$1.000.000, in Previously Declined Revenues for Its Customers'; "Company's Global Payment Gateway Improves the Bottom Line for Airline +Rail Operators" - Jan 8, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-08-14.html


GuestLogix’ Global Rail Division Announces 'Major Mobile Ticketing +Retail Win', with Signing of a "Major European Rail Operator"; "operator will be the 1st to deploy the Company’s 'OnTouch® GuestPass™ ticketing validation technology', +represents the GuestLogix Global Rail Division’s largest contract signing to date" - Jan 13, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-13-14.html


GuestLogix Announces Renewal +Expansion Agreement, with "Leading North American Airline", Airline "to Benefit from Use of the Company's Onboard Retail Platform +OnTouch® Analytics" - Jan 28, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-28-14.html


GuestLogix Partners with KUBRA, which "provides customer interaction management solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, government, financial services, health care +communication companies across North America", to Enhance its Global Payment Gateway, Company "to Leverage KUBRA’s Payment Processing Services, to Support Global Airline +Rail Operators" - Jan 29, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_01-29-14.html


GuestLogix "Recognizes Momentum Services, for its 'Outstanding Retail Performance' Onboard Eurostar" - Feb 5, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_02-05-14.html


GuestLogix +Inflight Service Europe AB Strengthen Partnership in 3-Year Agreement with Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, the "3rd largest low-cost carrier in Europe, based on passenger trips"; Company's "Leading Solution to Support the Low-Cost Carrier's Onboard Retailing Initiatives" - Feb 13, 2014
http://guestlogix.com/pr/pr_02-13-14.html


GuestLogix "Unveils Corporate Rebrand +New Business Units, Reflecting Payment Technology Support Across Entire Travel Journey" - Mar 4, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-Un…


GuestLogix +Global Eagle Entertainment, the "leading full service provider of content +connectivity to the worldwide airline industry, whichs customer base includes >150 airlines worldwide", Collaborate to Enhance the Passenger Experience Onboard Airlines Worldwide - Mar 10, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…


GuestLogix Deploys Across Flybe, "Europe's Largest Regional Airline", in Catering +Duty Free Agreement with Skytrac Group, Flybe "to Enhance its Onboard Retail Operations, with GuestLogix' Onboard Retail Platform" - Apr 2, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/guestlogix-de…


GuestLogix Secures 3 Year Deal with Priority Travel Group, The "World's Leading Provider of Airport Lounge Access" - Apr 7, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-Se…


GuestLogix Announces New Cloud-Based Availability of its Global Payment Processing Technologies in Support of Common Use Transaction Processing™(CUTP™) for Ancillary Revenue, Company "Deploys Core Payment Components to the Cloud, to Enable Global Access +Increased Speed of Implementation to World’s Leading Travel Operators" - Apr 24, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…


GuestLogix Welcomes its 1st Japanese Airline Customer in Partnership with Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong, the "pioneer of airline concession operations, management +marketing" - Apr 28, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix_We…


GuestLogix +Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong "Continue Expansion in Asia Pacific, with New Customer Win"; I. Kostov: "Upon implementation of our technology, this new airline customer will see immediate gains in terms of richness of functionality +the ability to efficiently serve its customers. With the introduction of PCI-compliant credit card acceptance onboard, the airline both protects its operations, as well as enhances the inflight experience for its passengers" - May 6, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…

GuestLogix and Inflight Sales Group Hong Kong Secure Third Asia Pacific Customer Agreement of 2014 - May 13, 2014
www.guestlogix.com/media-center/press-releases/GuestLogix-an…
http://guestlogix.com/pdf/guestlogix_trend_report.pdf
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0002…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.941.100 von Popeye82 am 08.05.14 01:01:50

Zitat von Popeye82: Symbility Solutions - Partners With Digicall Solutions, a "market leader of technology-enabled outsourcing +software solutions", to Expand in South Africa; Symbility Mobile Claims is the "industry's most intuitive field estimating solution in enhancing adjuster +'3rd-party productivity' " - Jan 16, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/16/symbility-…


Advantage Benefits Plus, a "leader in providing effective employee benefit programs, @competitive rates, to small to midsize employers", & Affiliate Provident Agency, a "national leader in delivering speciality coverage for emergency service organizations, especially Volunteer Fire Departments", Sign Agreements With Adjudicare - Jan 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/21/advantage-…


Adjudicare & TPAAC, a "non-profit association, which includes some of the largest 3rd Party Administrators in Canada", "Join Forces, to Announce New Membership Category" - Mar 4, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/04/adjudicare…


Nexxus Solutions, a "leading mitigation, contractor +service provider management network", Group Signs Agreement With Symbility - Mar 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/06/nexxus-sol…


Eagle Adjusting Services, a "full service national property +casualty claims independent adjusting company", Signs Agreement With Symbility Solutions - Mar 11, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/11/eagle-adju…


Mid-America Adjusting Services Signs Agreement With Symbility - Mar 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/13/mid-americ…


Symbility Solutions +Weather Fusion Announce Strategic Partnership, to 'bring the "industry's leading professional-grade standard for forensic weather verification capabilities" to the Symbility platform' - Mar 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/18/symbility-…


PuroClean, a "premier fire +water damage emergency services response network of ~300 franchise offices around the US +Canada", Selects Symbility, to Unify Its Franchisee Network in the Cloud - Mar 28, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/03/28/puroclean-…


Dakota Claims Service Signs Agreement With Symbility - Apr 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/03/dakota-cla…


American Modern Insurance Group Joins the Symbility Cloud - Apr 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/09/american-m…


Brooks Way Adjusting Signs Agreement With Symbility - Apr 17, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/17/brooks-way…


IBEW Local Union 1687-Sudbury Signs Agreement With Adjudicare - Apr 18, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/18/ibew-local…


Branham300 2013 Report 'Recognizes Symbility Solutions as "#1 Mover +Shaker" ' - Apr 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/23/branham300…


ACUITY, a "property +casualty insurer that operates in 20 states", Joins the Symbility Cloud - Apr 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/25/acuity-joi…


Symbility Solutions Wins Contract, With "Major UK Insurer" - Apr 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/26/symbility-…


Winmar, a "Restoration Leader with >85 offices across Canada" Joins the Symbility Cloud - May 1, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/01/restoratio…


Symbility Signs Partnership With First Forensic Investigation Partner Donan, a "full-service, forensic investigation firm with offices throughout much of the United States" - May 7, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/07/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Partnership With Sensopia - May 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/23/symbility-…


Symbility +Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, the "leading provider of building cost information, residential +commercial analytics solutions +book of business management services for the property insurance companies, financial services organizations +government entities", Sign Agreement, to "Develop the Next Generation of Property +Preservation Tools" - May 28, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/28/symbility-…


Symbility Solutions' Partner, Innovation Group, Signs Contract With esure Group - May 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/05/30/symbility-…


Symbility Solutions Unveils Symbility Health Division - Jun 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/03/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Agreement, With "Leading US Floor Covering Supplier" - Jun 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/10/symbility-…


GuideOne Insurance, a "speciality insurer providing services to churches, schools, higher education institutions, senior living communities +home owners", Joins the Symbility Cloud - Jun 13, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/13/guideone-i…


Paul Davis Systems, "one of Canada's largest full-service mitigation, restoration +reconstruction companies with offices across the country", Adds Symbility's Cloud-Based Estimating Solution to Its Operations - Jul 10, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/10/paul-davis…


Symbility Solutions Signs Contract, With "Major German Insurer" - Jul 24, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/24/symbility-…


Erie Insurance Deploys Symbility, for its 'Next Generation Claims Estimating Platform' - Aug 14, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/14/erie-insur…


Symbility Health & Western Life Assurance, "subsidiary of the largest Canadian-owned property +casualty brokerage in Canada", Launch A 'Small Group Pooled Insurance Solution' - Sep 16, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/16/symbility-…


Symbility Health "Introduces 'Customizable Process Management', in Partnership With BioScript Pharmacy Ltd. - Sep 24, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/24/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract With US-Based Independent Contractor Network - Sep 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/09/30/symbility-…


Symbility Health Introduces Pharmacy Services, Through Express Scripts Canada - Oct 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/21/symbility-…


Symbility Solutions' Partner Innovation Group Plc. Signs 'Major Contract' With a "Leading UK Insurer", Lloyds Banking Group; Symbility now Adopted by All the 'Top Insurers in the UK' - Oct 21, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/22/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract, With "Major International Restoration Network" - Oct 28, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/28/symbility-…


Symbility Health Signs Contract With Puhl Employee Benefits, which "specializes in providing flexible, cost-effective +comprehensive employee benefit packages to various association business in Canada" - Oct 31, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/10/31/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract With Pekin Insurance - Nov 4, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/04/symbility-…


Symbility Health Signs Contract With TEN STAR Group Benefit Specialists Inc., a "national full service employee benefit provider" - Nov 25, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/25/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract With Librestream Technologies, the "leader in mobile video collaboration for the enterprise market"; Onsight Connect® video collaboration application will be integrated into Symbility's property claims workflow management solution Claims Connect®, +its smartphone +tablet-enabled field estimating application Mobile Claims®. This video collaboration solution "will 'transform' the way property damage is captured , by 'encouraging' customer self-service +providing live video support to field adjustors, minimizing the adjuster's physical presence onsite" - Jan 13, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/13/symbility-…


Symbility Signs Contract With CodeBlue, a 'contractor +3rd-party administrator network based in the Midwest' - Jan 20, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/20/symbility-…


Canadian Benefit Professionals, a "New Brunswick-based company with a network of >200 brokers servicing clients throughout seven provinces", Adopt Symbility's Adjudicare Platform - Jan 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/21/canadian-b…


Symbility's Estimating Solution Adopted by Paul Davis Restoration, a 'franchise organization with >300 locations across the United States providing restoration +water mitigation services to residential, commercial +institutional properties' - Jan 28, 2013
www.marketwired.com/press-release/symbilitys-estimating-solu…


Symbility's Estimating Software Adopted by ICA, subsidiary "of a nationally recognized adjusting company servicing the United States" - Feb 24, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/24/symbility-…


Symbility +Enservio Partner to Offer Integrated Claim Solution, "Combined Solution Reduces Time-To-Resolution, for Both Structural +Contents Claims" - Mar 17, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/17/enservio-a…


Symbility Solutions Partners With Evercloud, devision of "a market-leading provider of consulting, outsourcing +software solutions", to Expand in Poland - May 7, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/05/07/symbility-…

Symbility Announces Contract With 5th German Insurance Carrier - May 8, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/05/08/symbility-…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0001…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.759.811 von Popeye82 am 03.04.14 13:21:08

Zitat von Popeye82:
Cardia Sets Up Subsidiary, to Commercialise New Technology - AI - 12-Jan-2011
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=39678
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=228184

"Cardia Bioplastics has established a 100% subsidiary CO2STARCH Pty Ltd as a vehicle to commercialise the company’s patented novel CO2 polymer – starch blending technology.

The technology uses CO2 emissions as a substitute for oil and then blends them further with starch as another substitute for oil to create a renewable and sustainable bioplastic with less reliance on fossil fuels.

Cardia launched the world’s first CO2 + Starch biodegradable carry bags in October 2010 and has since received much interest in the technology from international organisations. "


Cardia launches world’s 1st Bio-container, for nutritional supplement +cosmetics market - AI - Apr 16, 2012
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=42621
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=241144

"Cardia Bioplastics has announced that it has launched the world’s 1st food contact compliant Biohybrid™ container for the global nutritional supplement market +cosmetics industries.

Cardia is implementing a marketing strategy to launch the Bio-Containers globally. In the 1st step of this strategy, Cardia is currently working with both a US manufacturer of plastic containers +a major nutritional supplement company to launch the new Bio-Containers into the US market.

Cardia estimates that the packaging(including containers) for this industry alone represents a multi-million dollar business opportunity. This is further supported by “Research +Markets ”1 report on the US Nutritional Supplement industry which is estimated to be worth US$22.500.000.000/annum.

Cardia Bioplastics has produced “Bio-Containers” for packaging tablets +cosmetics using its new food contact approved Biohybrid™ resins. The Cardia Biohybrid™ resins are fully recyclable +comply with the US Food +Drug Administration(FDA) +EU regulatory requirements on materials +articles intended to come into contact with food.

Cardia’s Bio-Containers have been independently tested +validated to comply with the stringent performance requirements of the nutritional supplement +cosmetics industries. The Bio-Containers are well-suited to store vitamins, medical tablets, food +nutritional supplements, +cosmetic products. Bio-Containers offer excellent physical properties +shelf life for the stored products. In addition to their excellent performance, Bio-Containers require <oil to produce +have a >favourable environmental profile +carbon footprint than conventional plastic containers. "


Cardia Bioplastics - Breville, a "global designer +manufacturer of small kitchen appliances", goes green with Cardia - Mar 12, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=725407


Customs Bioplastics to market 'Bio-buddy dog waste bag ', using Cardia - Mar 14, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=725857


Cardia +University of Sydney 'explore PPC applications' - Apr 23, 2013
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=731789


Cardia signs supply contract with Ricoy Supermercados, "one of Brazil`s largest supermarket chains" - Feb 12, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=781889


Cardia wins waste management supply contract into Nanjing - Feb 17, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=782649


Cardia develops 'Biohybrid films technology' for BIB Water - Feb 27, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=785278


Ecoriginals' 'eco baby nappy' made from Cardia Compostable Tec - Mar 13, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=787971


Cardia Biohybrid bags gain EPA approval, in Maladives - Mar 17, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=788513


Cardia Tech used to develop compostable icecream sticks - Mar 19, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=788917


Supply contract for Biohybrid bags with Drogaria Araujo - Mar 24, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=789537


Organic waste diversion program extended, to Qixia District - Mar 26, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=789978


Supply contract for 'disposable compostable cutlery' - Mar 31, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=790666


" 'Leading American manufacturer' doubles orders" - Apr 3, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=791416

UK's LifeCycle Products selects Cardia as partner - Apr 15, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=792974


Palerang rolls out 'City to Soil progam', using Cardia - May 1, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=795242


Natureworks Packaging selects Cardia as partner - May 6, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=795902


Cardia secures Brazilian Sales @APAS 2014 Fair, increases sales orders in Brazilian retail market by $1.000.000 - May 13, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=796947
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=790919
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=794828

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.760.045 von Popeye82 am 03.04.14 13:49:09

Zitat von Popeye82: Sierra Mining - Positive Drill Results Extend Mineralisation @Mabilo, drills "up to" 74 metres @2.64% copper, 3.56g/tonne gold, 43.22% iron +22.3g/tonne silver - Oct 15, 2013
http://sierramining.com.au/upload/documents/investor/asx/201…


Highest Grade Intercept to Date @Mabilo Project, drills "up to" 53 metres @5.31g/t Au, 3.14% Cu, 11.0g/t Ag +51.06% Fe - Oct 28, 2013
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=654433


Further 'Excellent Results' @Mabilo, drills "up to" 68.4m @1.87g/t Au, 1.54% Cu, 6.1g/t Ag +52.99% Fe, drilling continues with a view to an initial resource estimation in the New Year - Nov 20, 2013
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=658274


Further 'Outstanding' Drilling Results @the Mabilo Project, drills 27.2m @4.35g/t Au, 11.00% Cu, 11.1g/t Ag, +37.43% Fe +114m @1.19 g/t Au, 1.21% Cu, 3.8 g/t Ag +33.88% Fe - Dec 5, 2013
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=660922


RTG Mining Inc. To Merge With Sierra Mining Limited - Feb 25, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=668663


Further 'Excellent Drill Results', @Mabilo, drills "up to" 115.1m @2.51g/t Au, 2.16% Cu +47.31% Fe +54.15m @2.77g/t Au, 2.02% Cu +50.72% Fe - Apr 3, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=673055

Further 'Outstanding Drill Results' @Mabilo, drills "up to" 166.2m @1.29g/t Au, 1.27% Cu, 8.3g/t Ag +32.46% Fe, 54.8m @1.01g/t Au, 2.40% Cu, 14.3g/t Ag +19.99% Fe +40.45m @1.81g/t Au, 1.38 Cu, 25.0g/t Ag +41.26% Fe - May 13, 2014
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=677587
http://sierramining.com.au/upload/documents/investor/present…
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SRM&E=ASX&N=665817

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.667.133 von Popeye82 am 02.10.12 01:13:16

Zitat von Popeye82:

Continental Gold - Announces an Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Buritica Project, Colombia -to 5.400.000 Ounces @~10.1g/t Gold, 212.300.000 Ib @~0.5% Zn +18.800.000 Ounces @~34g/t Silver M/I/I - Oct 1, 2012
www.continentalgold.com/_resources/news/nr_2012_10_01.pdf

Continental Gold Announces an Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Buritica Project, Colombia: 7.000.000 Ounces @~8.6g/t Gold, 201.100.000 Ib @~0.4% Zn +21.530.000 Ounces @~26g/t Silver/~9.0g/t AuEq M/I/I - May 13, 2014
www.continentalgold.com/files/doc_news/2014/05%20-%20May/NR_…
www.continentalgold.com/files/doc_presentations/2014/05%20-%…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=2&issuerNo=0000…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.429.488 von Popeye82 am 12.02.14 08:11:08

Zitat von Popeye82: Environmental Waste International - Announces 'Major Milestone', @its TR 900 Facility, "Successfully Completes Two Day Continuous Run of TR 900, Doubling Previous Record"; The two day continuous run is "a major step toward the Company's "goal" of continuous 24/7 operation of its waste tire facilities." The EWS engineering team "was able to monitor operations so that additional mechanical improvements could be made, rapidly moving the system toward full time operation", The consumption of tires continues to increase around the world with very few environmentally friendly options, to dispose of them. EWS's technology is "a viable alternative, that also breaks down into valuable by-products, such as carbon black." The Company "will continue to analyze +retest the TR 900 pilot plant, while aggressively establishing working relationships with customers for by-products" - Jun 25, 2013
www.marketwired.com/press-release/environmental-waste-intern…


Environmental Waste International - 'Completes "Landmark Continuous Four-Day Run", @its Waste Tire Facility' - Nov 21, 2013
http://web.tmxmoney.com/article.php?newsid=64119038&qm_symbo…


Environmental Waste International Carbon Black Evaluated, by "Global Automotive Industry Leader" - Dec 16, 2013
http://web.tmxmoney.com/article.php?newsid=64604577&qm_symbo…











Environmental Waste International Tire Recycling Technology "Demonstrates Significantly Reduced Carbon Emissions", results reported by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. "demonstrate that EWS's Reverse Polymerization™ process +'proprietary microwave delivery system' significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions, compared to the two most commonly used waste tire recycling options, incineration +crumb rubber recycling". According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association ~45% of waste tires in the United States are incinerated + ~29% are converted to crumb rubber; "Based on the results, Environmental Waste's technology emits significantly lower amounts of carbon dioxide, compared to the actual +avoided emissions associated with each alternative." The disposal of 1.000.000 scrap tires via the EWS process emits 12.166 tonnes fewer carbon dioxide equivalents, compared to incineration, +3.136 tonnes fewer carbon dioxide equivalents, compared to the production of crumb rubber. In a nutshell, EWI's process significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, the major cause of climate change, when compared to the alternatives; D. Kaute: "This analysis " "validates" our "belief " that we can evolve into 'one of the leading' "green" industrial companies." It is another "signpost", in our march to commercialization" - Feb 10, 2014
http://web.tmxmoney.com/article.php?newsid=65638536&qm_symbo…


InvestorIntel: Environmental Waste International "Introduces A 'Revolutionary' Tire Recycling Technology"; Dr. Kaute explains that ‘carbon black’ is the key component of EWS’s recycling process. Carbon black "is used in the production of new tires". The rest is used in a variety of automotive +other applications such as plastics, paint or printer toner cartridges. Dr. Kaute was keen to note that while many recycling +‘clean-tech’ companies rely on government subsidies to keep running, EWS has the "potential " to run autonomously , thanks to its investment +sales potential. Dr. Kaute added that EWS has "a unique technology +cleantech companies solve a problem. In our case the tire problem has been around ~100 year +nobody has offered a sustainable +viable solution". "Therefore, EWS has targeted a very real +large problem. The technology is unique": "We have developed a technology based on 'microwave transformation or reverse-polymerization of vaporizing tires', or gasification of tires, returning tires back to oil , syngas , steel +carbon black . Carbon black is the most valuable material"; Dr. Kaute noted that Pinchin Environmental "has (recently)published a study our technology +has measured the carbon impact on the environment. The "nice thing to say is that, as compared to incineration, we save ~12.000 tons of CO2 equivalent/one million tires treated." What is 12.000 tons of CO2? It is the equivalent generated by electricity generation for 3.000 homes, using natural gas" - Feb 10, 2014

- T. Welosky -
http://investorintel.com/technology-intel/environmental-wast…
http://web.tmxmoney.com/article.php?newsid=65650090&qm_symbo…

Environmental Waste International Receives 1st Order, for Carbon Black, for 2.000 pounds, with a 'potential' for 1.000 to 2.000 tons/year - May 13, 2014
www.marketwired.com/press-release/environmental-waste-intern…
www.sedar.com/CheckCode.do

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.728.181 von Popeye82 am 28.03.14 21:17:42

Zitat von Popeye82: "Great Green Ideas, @Fortune Brainstorm Green 2013" - YT/FBG13 - Jul 2, 2013
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xwIL27fYTA&feature=c4-overview&list…






SurePure - Announces renewal of Global License for Calf's Milk Purification Technology, with subsidiary of "one of the world's largest system providers for food +energy processes "; The technology is "an alternative to on-farm pasteurization to ensure hygienic, nutrient-rich milk." During the past four years, GEA Farm Technologies has sold >140 systems for on-farm use, mainly in North America, +"has accelerated plans to roll out the application to new markets", The SurePure system requires "up to" 92% less energy than traditional calf milk pasteurizers, when processing the same amount of waste milk. The system, which integrates seamlessly into the calf feeding system, "enables an automatic preparation process +the milk can be warmed up to the right feeding temperature for the calves." Feeding milk @98 degrees F to 104 degrees F helps to prevent Clostridia - Jan 22, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/01/22/surepure-a…


SurePure Seals Deal with Major Mexican Food Producer, the "Mexican leader in the production +distribution of refrigerated +frozen foods, +established as the company with the largest number of products on the tables of Mexican families ", "Signifying Continued Traction" - Feb 7, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/02/07/surepure-s…


SurePure Announces "Major Client Milestones", with a "major juice contact packer for one of South Africa's premium retailers" +"One of the top three global brewers "; C. Groeneveldt: "Both of these applications have evidenced better shelf stability +improved product quality. The adjunct brewing process has offered increased brewing capacity from the existing brewing kit +the FAB application "holds the "promise" of significant energy savings, by turning down the tunnel pasteurizer, as well as being a far more benign process for some of our more tender juice types" " - Apr 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/23/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces "Multi-Unit, Multi-Year Royalty +Distribution Agreement", with Moksha Yug Access, a "supply chain network that organizes the rural producer base, +moves their produce through technology-enabled supply chain management from villages to downstream markets @best quality standards @the lowest cost, "facilitating wealth creation, for millions of rural Indians" "; Harsha Moily: "We are "delighted with this royalty agreement with SurePure to bring a "cutting-edge milk processing alternative" to India." This "enables us to access a robust technology, which retains the integrity of milk while delivering milk in its most nutritious form to the consumers." There are some estimated 200.000.000 small dairy farmers in India, many of whom cannot participate fully in the formal economy. Our company +our Milk Route milk brand "open the door to a "new era" in Indian milk processing, with the SurePure technology" " - Apr 26, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/26/surepure-a…


SurePure Enters Exclusive Partnership with Turkish Distributor Karbon Strateji Danismanlik Dis Ticaret Limited STI, "one of the world's largest carbonated soft drink companies "; "Growing Roster of Distributors now includes Poland, Australasia, South America, Italy +Spain" - Apr 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/04/30/surepure-e…


SurePure Provides Solution "to Contain Alicyclobacillus Found, in Fruit Juices +Fruit Concentrates", Patented Technology "Shown to Eradicate the Sporeforming Bacteria that Survives Low pH Levels +Pasteurization"; Specifically, the SurePure treatment method was shown to reliably achieve 'in excess' of a 5 log10 reduction(99.99%) per 0.5 kJ L-1 of UV-C dosage in juice, water +concentrates inoculated with A. acidoterrestris. These bacteria can be a serious commercial problem because some of its strains are capable of producing a distinctive +powerful chemical taint in fruit-based drinks that are difficult to control once present in the processing environment. As they produce no gas the contamination is difficult to detect but financially damaging, resulting in consumer complaints +product withdrawals. In `84, large-scale spoilage of ambient-stable aseptically packed apple juice brick-type packs by heat resistant bacteria was reported in Germany. This was the 1st recorded incident of spoilage by bacteria now known as Alicyclobacillus. Since then, similar spoilage has been widely reported all over the world - Jun 14, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/14/surepure-p…


SurePure 'Teams up with the University of Johannesburg "to Determine Efficacy of Patented Turbulator Technology in Combating Mycotoxins" ', Early Tests "Point to "Promising" Results in Lowering Mycotoxin Levels Prevalent in Beverages, in South Africa"; Using its patented Turbulator technology, SurePure uses UV-C light to purify microbiologically sensitive liquids such as wine, fruit juice +milk. UVC light has shown efficacy in reducing the levels of mycotoxins +the SurePure technology appears especially promising in addressing the needs in South Africa. There are "indications that mycotoxins are prevalent in commercially available beverages in South Africa." A study by Dutton et al, `12 of the South African dairy industry showed all milk samples from sample dairy farms were positive for aflatoxin M, while retail milk was also frequently contaminated. Mycotoxins are a group of naturally occurring chemicals produced by certain molds. They can grow on a variety of different crops +be present in numerous foodstuffs including cereals, milk, apple juice +coffee. According to the UK Food Standards Authority, mycotoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans. Aflatoxins, including aflatoxin B1 are the most toxic +have been shown to be genotoxic, which means that they can damage DNA +cause cancer in animal species. In addition, there is "evidence that they can cause liver cancer in humans." Other mycotoxins have a range of other health effects including kidney damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, reproductive disorders or suppression of the immune system - Jun 24, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/06/24/surepure-t…


Research Shows That SurePure Technology "Offers Alternative to Thermal Pasteurization of Human Breast Milk", - Jul 9, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/09/research-s…
www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.…


SurePure Announces Regulatory Approval for Use of SurePure's Photopurification Technology as an Alternative to Dairy Pasteurization, in India; Harsha Moily: "We "believe that this royalty agreement with SurePure can bring a "cutting-edge milk processing alternative to India"." This "enables us to access a robust technology, which retains the integrity of milk while delivering milk in its most nutritious form to the consumers ." There are an estimated 70.000.000 small dairy farmers in India, many of whom cannot participate fully in the formal economy. Our company + our Milk Route milk brand "opens the door to a new era in Indian milk processing with the SurePure technology." We now await Product Approval from FSSAI" - Jul 30, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/07/30/surepure-a…


SurePure's Photopurification Technology" Demonstrates Sustainable Benefits to the Brewing Industry", Through its Collaboration with SAB Miller, "one of the world's leading brewers"; Substantial Energy Savings of 82% Achieved Through Proprietary Brewing Process; collaboration between SABMiller +SurePure has yielded measurable energy, cost +throughput benefits via the application of the SurePure UV Photopurification technology, as an innovative process alternative for treatment of liquids in the brewing process. The Photopurification technology uses UV light energy as opposed to heat to prevent microbial spoilage; Further " "blue skies" collaboration between SABMiller and SurePure has resulted in the commercial production of a popular lager brand that incorporates UV technology in the brewhouse process, yielding product results with double the shelf life of conventionally brewed beer." This is a world 1st for the Brewer. Interesting work carried out on beer packaged in clear glass "suggests that costly filtration processes can be superseded, by the introduction of UV Photopurification"; Craig Groeneveld: "SurePure "are game-changers in brewing +can help win the race for the reduction in energy +water costs, as well as improvement in quality +throughput". The "global brewing implications are enormous , if SurePure finds the resources to exploit them" " - Aug 8, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/08/surepure-s…


SurePure Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Milk Independent In Sub-Saharan Africa; James Fitzpatrick: "We "understand the massive opportunity for South Africa in food processing technologies". Taking "this one step further into the rest of Africa means that we can bring about important changes, such as reducing carbon footprint, improving nutritional delivery in dairy products, reducing the costs of dairy processing +bringing a better product to the market, @a lower cost" " - Aug 23, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/23/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Commercial Purification Deal with Global Wine Company Namaqua Wines, " world-renowned for the production +export of quality bag-in-box wines "; SurePure's technology will be employed to process Namaqua's grape juice concentrate, providing SurePure with an entry into the bulk wine market. "By employing SurePure's technology, winemakers can reduce or eliminate chemical preservatives that are added to their wine, guaranteeing the wine's microbiological integrity." SurePure +Namaqua are currently working on the optimal treatment for their larger volumes of finish product. A worldwide problem, that is becoming more prolific, is the infection of Zygosaccharomyces yeast +its ability to propagate regardless of what preservatives are used causing major spoilage problems in this industry. Furthermore, these yeasts cannot be removed in their entirety by ultra-filtration, "thus leaving SurePure as the only method of preventing an infection." This is achieved through its ability to cause irreparable damage to the micro- organism deeming it unable to replicate +thus preventing infection. Namaqua Wines "is minimalizing their risk of infection by treating their grape concentrate, as this is a common place for Zygosaccharomyces infection"; Len Knoetze: "This diverse +contrasting terroir has bred a sense of adventure +ongoing innovation. Namaqua Wines pioneers unique +customer driven product ranges, created to serve the needs of wine lovers worldwide. So our use of SurePure's innovative purification technology makes perfect sense - we can guarantee better quality wines, with great shelf life without sacrificing flavor, color or stability precisely the combination of quality +innovation that has typified our existence" - Aug 29, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/29/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Commercial Deal, with 'Major Liquid Egg Producer' - Nov 6, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/11/06/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Launch of Premium "Sulphur Free" Wines by Winemaker Using SurePure Technology, Neil Patterson Wines(NPW) has launched a premium range of no sulphite added wines using SurePure's patented photopurification technology. NPW employs SurePure's photopurification technology to microbiologically purify wine using ultra violet light instead of having to add sulphur-compounds to stabilise the wine. This not only provides a 'greener' alternative to traditional preservative methods, but also ensures a less harmful alternative to traditional chemical intervention for the consumer. The range of wines, which will be available @speciality wine merchants +in select restaurants, includes both younger wines as well as older, more matured wines including a 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, a 2012 Chenin Blanc, a 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, +a 2009 Merlot all sourced from single vineyards in different terroirs that are suited to the cultivars +to the particular style of wines Patterson was seeking to craft; Mr. Patterson: "We are pleased to be entering into an agreement with SurePure "as I believe there is significant market demand for a premium range, that offers high quality sulphite free wines for discerning wine drinkers who are searching for the ideal unpreserved 'green' alternative" "; According to Mr. Patterson, the range has under 10 parts per million of sulphites, which are produced naturally during fermentation, compared to the average of 80 to 120ppm normally found in wines; Steve Miller: "The launch of the Neil Patterson Wine range "marks the 1st time a full range of premium wines has been specifically tailored using the SurePure technology." It is "exciting for SurePure because it shows how a talented winemaker can use the SurePure technology as part of his wine crafting skillset, to extract the very best out of each varietal +still deliver the benefits of extraordinarily low sulphite levels to the consumer." We "believe it has pushed new boundaries for the technology +its oenological applications +with both fresh young wines +older, more matured wines under the same brand." This launch "paves the way for broader acceptance +use of the technology in the wine industry" " - Dec 3, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/12/03/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Commercial Deal, with a "global leader in specialty plant-based natural ingredients"; Wide Range of Industries Embody Innovative Use of SurePure's Photopurification Technology; Within the last year, SurePure has announced several agreements with companies in the wine, dairy, +liquid egg industries in which each company has employed its technology to improve, purify +/or extend shelf life of their respective products; To provide additional details on today's announcement, SurePure "demonstrated the efficacy of its technology, which uses UV light energy as opposed to heat, was exemplified in trials that have provided a significant reduction(Log 4) in yeasts +moulds in Spirulina extract rich in phycocyanine, without inducing any modification of product intrinsics, particularly the colouring capability"; Mr. Guy Kebble: "We are very pleased with the results of our trial work with a significant manufacturer +marketer of natural ingredients for the food, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, +cosmetic industries +the positive response it has had on their products, using our technology. This "is yet another novel +highly beneficial application of the SurePure photosterilization technology" " - Jan 31, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/01/31/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Developments in Non-Thermal Processing of Potato Rinse Water; spokesperson: "Potato processing plants are amongst the most water-intensive in the world. Rinse water has proven particularly difficult to clean microbiologically, because its heavy starch load makes it impossible to use traditional thermal pasteurization techniques. In order to rinse potato products thoroughly, huge amounts of clean water have to be used +then dumped. This is both costly +environmentally unsound. Rinse water can carry quite significant microbiological loads. Salmonella, ecoli +other pathogens are also often present, as a result of soil or fertilizer residues. It is crucial to rinse well, but increasingly important to conserve water. The "non-thermal SurePure system offers a real 'breakthrough', to potato chip producers" " - Feb 26, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/26/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Further Flavor Preservation Application +Technology Sale to Soda King, a "leading South African beverage producer", +South African Producer of Fruit Juice, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Water +Non-alcoholic Malt Drinks; spokesman: "SurePure's purification process "is gaining traction in the flavor world. The benefits of microbiological cleanliness, enhanced shelf-life +color preservation, without the downsides of sensorial degradation, are underscored by low operational costs +sparing energy usage". We " "believe" that the ability to produce consumer food products+beverages without preservatives will increasingly weigh in favor of the adoption of SurePure's technology" " - Mar 6, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/06/surepure-a…


SurePure "Announces Adjunct Brewing 'Breakthrough', for Craft Brewing"; announced the successful execution "of what is believed to be the world's 1st successful trial of the application of a photopurification process, to the brewing of craft beer"; Earlier this month, the brewer successfully brewed beer with a liquid adjunct using microbrewery equipment. Using the patented SurePure technology to produce a microbially stable liquid adjunct, which was added post the brewing process, yielded "up to" 30% more fermentable extract, using the same amount of energy as conventional brewing. The increase in fermentable extract leads to an even greater increase in the amount of beer produced; Not only were there significant volume improvements, but the energy +product cost/pint of beer decreased, as the SurePure system operated @ambient temperature without heat. Along with this, product quality +consistency improved, as well making greener +less expensive beer an attractive proposition for micro brewers to consider; In effect, the SurePure technology +adjunct brewing offers microbreweries 'big brewery' process benefits, while complementing their craft brewing artesian care +character. With the growth of the craft beer industry +microbrewery capital budgets constrained , SurePure's breakthrough "may offer a viable craft beer production expansion strategy"; Craig Groeneveld: "The SurePure process "opens up new vistas for small, volume-constrained craft brewers. Being able to get effectively 50% more saleable beer out of the brew process offers small brewers the bridge between nano-brewing +micro brewing, with minimal brewhouse investment". It stays true to the craft brewing ethic of using only natural raw ingredients +traditional brewing methods" - Mar 12, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/12/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Commercial Deal with HELPAC, a "Major Essential Oils +Floral Water Bio-Producer"; SurePure demonstrated the efficacy of its technology, which uses UV light energy as opposed to heat, was exemplified in trials that have provided a significant reduction(Log 4) in yeasts +moulds +total viable counts, without inducing any modification of product, particularly its fragrance. Sure Pure UV technology will replace a very costly 0,2 microns filtration process, +will enable HELPAC to bring its floral water under the 10 CFU/ml regulatory limit in cosmetic industry, @a very reasonable cost +with much less operational constraints; Mr. Guy Kebble: "We are very pleased with the results of our trial work with a significant manufacturer +marketer of natural biologic floral water for cosmetic industries +the positive response it has had on their products, using our technology. This is yet another novel +highly beneficial application of the SurePure photosterilization technology" - Mar 28, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/03/28/surepure-a…

SurePure Announces Publication in The World of Food Ingredients "Demonstrating Value of SurePure's Photopurification Technology in Protein Based Liquid Ingredients" - APr 4, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/04/surepure-a…


SurePure Announces Results Of Dairy Study, "Underlining Efficacy Of Patented Photopurification Technology", The study "A Microbiological, Biochemical +Sensory Characterisation of Bovine Milk Treated by Heat +Ultraviolet(UV) Light for Manufacturing Cheddar Cheese" was completed in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry @Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa +the Department of Biotechnology @the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. The results have been accepted for publication in "Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies" - Apr 9, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/09/surepure-a…
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1466856414000617


SurePure Announces " 'Breakthrough' in 'Contaminated Marine Diesel Purification, Without Biocides' "; The contamination of diesel fuel is a significant problem for the maritime shipping industry, leading to extensive waste of fuel +environmental contamination. The industry is seeking to improve 'conventional means' by which it cleans fuel, where micro-organisms have proliferated. SurePure, in conjunction with a South African oil industry consultant Lemon Tree Holdings, applied its 'proprietary Turbulator technology' in a test conducted in April @Stellenbosch, South Africa. In the test, a simple initial centrifuge 1st separated the slurry, formed as by-product of microbial growth in the marine diesel fuel on the diesel/water interface +split the bio-film "micro-web" that had formed inside the fuel. Then, the fuel was processed through SurePure's patented Turbulator technology, to kill the micro-organisms in the fuel. The results of the test showed a total log reduction of 3.40(log reduction is the accepted measurement for purification) achieved from a starting Total Viable Count(TVC) before centrifuge @some 24.800 colony forming units/millilitre(commonly referred to as cfu/ml) +finishing TVC after treatment by SurePure's Turbulator technology @only 10 cfu/ml. With an analysed industry average of "refinery fresh" diesel generally being measured @480 cfu/ml, the SurePure process results are "indicative of the 'potential' to clean marine diesel fuel, even if severely compromised by micro-organism infestation". Full color restoration to the normal yellow diesel colour, from a black contaminated diesel tone, was also observed in the test. Simple burnability +in-use in engine testing evidenced no deficiency in the rejuvenated diesel samples; Guy Kebble: "These early test data "are "extremely promising" for the marine diesel industry in particular, but possibly for all fuel diesel in time to come. Not only could the immediate environmental benefit from a significantly reduced amount of contaminated diesel fuels to be dumped or aimlessly burnt, but the recovery of severely contaminated marine diesel may be able to deliver considerable savings to the industry +increased profits to processors". Indeed, it may be possible in the future that small SurePure installations on-board ship 'could' help eradicate microbial contamination of marine diesel @the source, with commensurate savings in tank cleaning, +fuel loss. Cleaner fuels 'may' also ensure better fuel economy +engine efficiency +even the extension of the life of engine components. This "is only the beginning of our 'exploration' of the 'potential' benefits of SurePure's Turbulator technology in the diesel industry, but we "believe" that, together with the 'right petrochemical partners', we "may" be able to extract significant value from this application" - Apr 23, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/04/23/surepure-a…
www.surepureinc.com/2435_001.pdf
http://de.slideshare.net/GailBarnes/shelf-life-enhancement-o…
www.surepureinc.com/Food%20purifier%20feather%20in%20SA%27s%…
www.surepureinc.com/uvarticle.pdf
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9877835
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9886427

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.749.561 von Popeye82 am 01.04.14 23:58:18

Zitat von Popeye82: Hybrid Coating Technologies - US EPA 'Issues Action Plan, to Deal With Toxic Isocyanates', mentioned the company's technology as an alternative to toxic polyurethane coatings in its previously issued Action Plan; J. Kristul "Hybrid's patented technology is "the only formulation in the world today that produces polyurethane, without the use of any isocyanates in the entire production process." The polyurethane industry has "started to feel pressure to deal with toxic isocyanates, which puts the Company in a strong position." We "have received alot of interest from large players in our industry, both for the quality +durability of our products +for the environmental benefits of our isocyanate free technology" +we " "expect" some of this interest to translate into collaborations +commercial agreements in the "near future"." This is "the 1st time in over a decade that the US EPA has issued an action plan, for the polyurethane industry" "; Coating Technologies(HCT) is a San Francisco-based "innovator focused on improving the quality +safety of coatings +paint for industrial +commercial customers around the world." We are "the exclusive licensee of Green Polyurethane™ coatings +paint – the "world's 1st-ever patent protected polyurethane-based coatings +paint products, which eliminate toxic isocyanates from the entire production process" "; Conventional polyurethane(PU) paint +coatings have 'many disadvantages': they are porous, permeable +maintain poor hydrolytic stability. This "makes the material highly vulnerable to environmental degradation +ultimately leads to their chemical decomposition, especially when in contact with water. Even worse, the manufacture of conventional polyurethanes involves highly toxic components such as isocyanates, which can cause irritation of skin +mucous membranes, chest tightness, difficult breathing, upset stomach, fevers +prolonged exposure has been known to cause severe asthma +even death." Furthermore, strict +costly health & safety measures have to be implemented in the manufacture +application of conventional polyurethane, due to the toxicity of isocyanates. "This is why regulatory bodies around the world are now looking toward phasing out the use of isocyanates"; Green Polyurethane™ ("HNIPU") is a " "hybrid" material, which combines the high chemical resistance properties of epoxy +advanced durability +wear resistance properties of polyurethane, "making it the perfect application for high traffic +corrosive surface areas"." As a hybrid material with superior properties, Green Polyurethane ™ can be applied in one coating in most cases, "providing a welcome cost-saving substitute to currently used multi-layered flooring applications." Green Polyurethane™ "also provides the "1st sound solution" to the environmental +health hazards, associated with isocyanates in polyurethane." Its safety features "allow it to be applied, without the interruption of business due to public exposure, creating an additional 30 -60% savings on application costs for customers" - Jul 1, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/US-EPA-Issues-Action-Plan-to-D…
www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/mdi.pdf


US Department of Labor Moves Against Isocyanates - Jul 2, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/US-Department-of-Labor-Moves-A…
www.durabilityanddesign.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=9836


Hybrid Coating Technologies Issues Corporate Update +Guidance; The Company "is presently in discussions with 'several large industry players' " "expects" to enter into commercialization agreements with "some "potential" partners during ´13 +"is "targeting" to generate revenues in the range of $8.000.000 -$10.000.000, with net income of between $2.500.000 -$3.300.000 for its fiscal year of ´14" " " - Jul 11, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/Hybrid-Coating-Technologies-Is…


Hybrid Coating Enters Into Licensing Agreement, With "Major Coatings Manufacturer" - Jul 17, 2013
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/Hybrid-Coating-Enters-Into-Lic…


Hybrid Coating Receives Purchase Order, From 'Major Coatings Manufacturer', the "4th largest paints +coatings manufacturer in North America"; Hybrid is "in "advanced discussions" with other "substantial players" in its industry, as it continues to execute on its strategic "plan ", of partnering with "industry leaders" +"leveraging the infrastructure +distribution capabilities of these partners, to increase its revenue +market penetration" "; J. Kristul: "Our technology +products have undergone extensive testing @Comex's laboratories, prior to being incorporated in their supply chain. We are " "very excited " to establish a commercial relationship with Comex, which "is now the 2nd "multi-billion dollar company" to date, that we have partnered with in our industry" " " - Aug 5, 2013
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2013/08/05/hybrid-coa…


Polyurethane Magazine publishes article , about hybrid non-isocyante polyurethan(aka Green Polyurethane) - Oct 3, 2013

- Prof. Oleg Figovsky, Dr. Leonid Shapovalov, M.Sc. Alexander Leykin, M.Sc. Olga Birukova +M.Sc. Raisa Potashnikova -
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/AK_Aufsatz_Figovsky_PU_E_04-20…


Hybrid Coating Expands Technology With UV Curing; Company's "new formulation is the World's Only Isocyanate Free UV Curing Polyurethane Formulation"; Joseph Kristul: "We are 'very excited' by this new formulation; as it allows for the installation of a floor coating in one day; rather than several days which is presently the industry norm : this new addition to our technology is "yet another demonstration of our scientific team's ability to develop "cutting edge, market relevant, eco friendly products"; in the polyurethane industry" " - Jan 22, 2014
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/NEW_UV_Curing_Formulation1.22.…
www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_03-00-017.pdf
www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/mdi.pdf


Hybrid's 'World Renowned Scientist' Publishes Book "Advanced Polymer Concrete +Compounds With 'Leading Publisher', "one of the largest publishers in the world" - Feb 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrids-world-renowned-scienti…


Hybrid Enters Into 'Advanced Negotiations', With "Major Retailer, a Fortune 500 company", to modify +then commercialize one of its products based on its non isocyanate polyurethane platform technology. Hybrid expects to complete negotiations, enter into an agreement +commence product modifications in ~45 days. Upon successful completion of the product modifications, Hybrid "expects to give worldwide exclusive rights of the modified product to this commercial partner +to retain ownership of the intellectual property. Once commercialized +after a reasonable ramp up period, management expects revenues to Hybrid from the sale of this product to reach the $20.000.000 range/annum"; Hybrid is "in advanced discussions +testing with several other similar sized companies, as well +expects to enter into agreements with some of these in the near future. In all, Hybrid is @different stages of discussions +/or testing with >24 different companies, of which 11 of these are 'large multinationals' " - Mar 18, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrid-enters-advanced-negotia…


State of California "Places Isocyanates on Restricted List, of 1.100 toxic components, "May" Ban Outright Within 24 Months"; J. Kristul: "We "are encouraged by the announcement of the California DTSC with respect to isocyanates". This is a common process, that is followed prior to any new regulations being put into place. In the short span of a few years we have seen increased regulatory opposition to isocyanates. In `11 we saw the U.S. EPA up the pressure with its MDI Action Plan, then the U.S. Department of Labor followed suit in `13, with its National Emphasis Program against isocyanates +"now local state governments like California are taking their own action" " - Mar 25, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hcti-state-california-places-i…


Hybrid Enters into the Synthetic Leather Segment of the Polyurethane Industry; Hybrid is close to filing a patent on a variation of its nonisocyanate polyurethane platform technology for synthetic leather; J. Kristul: "The synthetic leather industry is looking for non toxic alternatives. Our nonisocyanate, VOC-free polyurethane platform technology "should prove quite attractive to the synthetic leather industry"."; Hybrid "is in discussions with a large influential company in the synthetic leather industry, for a 'potential' joint development +distribution deal" - Apr 1, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrid-enters-synthetic-leathe…

Hybrid "Enters Into the $35.000.000.000 Insulation Market", Hybrid is in the process of developing spray foam insulation based on its non isocyanate platform technology - May 9, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hybrid-enters-35-billion-insul…
www.hybridcoatingtech.com/pdf/HCT_brochure_SNGpg_Eng_jan20.p…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9966055

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African Energy Resources - 2.501.000.000 tonnes Inferred resource declared @Sese West, lifting total inventory to some 8.700.000.000 tonnes - May 13, 2014
www.africanenergyresources.com/media/articles/ASX-Announceme…
www.africanenergyresources.com/media/articles/Investor-Prese…
www.africanenergyresources.com/media/articles/ASX-Announceme…
www.africanenergyresources.com/media/articles/Quarterly-Repo…

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AnalytixInsight - 's Online Portal CapitalCube.Com Now Offers Company Analysis Service Covering 45.000 Stocks, Through A Mobile Enabled Platform - Sep 23, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/analytixinsight-inc-online-por…


AnalytixInsight, Samsung Electronics, "one of the world's leading mobile brands", +Proquote, "the information services unit of London Stock Exchange Group", Collaborate, to Bring Company Analysis +Real-Time Stock Prices to 'Millions of Consumers' - Jan 14, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/analytixinsight-samsung-electr…


AnalytixInsight Presents 'Cutting-Edge CapitalCube ETF Service' @Finovate Europe - Feb 11, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/analytixinsight-presents-cutti…


AnalytixInsight to Acquire OneUp Insights Inc. - Mar 4, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/analytixinsight-acquire-oneup-…


AnalytixInsight Product Offerings Recognized by Barron's Magazine as 'Top Tier' - Mar 17, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/analytixinsight-product-offeri…


Analytixinsight Announces Content Licensing Agreement With Dow Jones & Company, "one of the world's leading finance +business news conglomerates", to offer AnalytixInsight generated content on all Dow Jones news, wire, +information +data-delivery services for consumers +institutions, including 'leading finance news services +portals such as The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch +Barron's, as well as data services like Dow Jones Factiva', integration +launch of CapitalCube.Com content on Dow Jones websites is scheduled for end of Q2 `14 - Apr 14, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/analytixinsight-announces-cont…


AnalytixInsight Provides Corporate Update +Details of Samsung Launch; "Highlights" - Stockwall App for Samsung devices to launch on budget +on schedule - Stockwall to offer real time quotes +'deep analytics' for EUR5(~US$7.50)/month - Mr. Marco Roscio Ricon hired as CEO of Stockwall to execute launch - Company "fully funded for 'revenue growth' " - May 12, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/analytixinsight-provides-corpo…
www.midasletter.com/2014/05/analytixinsight-inc-chairman-pra…
www.sedar.com/CheckCode.do
www.capitalcube.com

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Industrial-Sized Rain Barrel Research in Washington State - CT/ENN - May 13, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/13/industrial-sized-rain-bar…

"In an effort to reduce the amount of polluted runoff reaching Puget Sound, the Port of Seattle is hosting a two-year study site for two unique metal boxes, which will bloom into rain gardens and help reduce pollutants.

“The Port of Seattle is working with many partners to restore Puget Sound.” said Commissioner Bill Bryant. “There is no single solution to saving Puget Sound, no silver bullet, but there are hundreds of different things we can do and this is one of them.”

Moving Green Infrastructure (MGIF) is a research/demonstration project to test the water quality performance of two innovative stormwater treatment techniques, a large “rain garden in a box” and a special soil mix with local, volcanic sands. Water quality from a roof in an industrial port area will be tested before and after going through the boxes to see how these two techniques perform. This research/demonstration project is part of growing efforts to reduce the amount of polluted runoff reaching Puget Sound, which is estimated to receive between 14 and 94 million pounds of toxic pollutants every year. Two large steel boxes, called Splash Boxxes, are being installed at Terminal 91. These boxes are a blend of rain garden and cistern, two practices referred to as low impact development, or LID.

“LID works,” said Amy Waterman of Gealogica, “resulting in 98-99% reduction in runoff volume and 83-99% reduction in key pollutants.”

The information from this study will help shed light on the potential for these bioretention planter boxes to improve water quality of polluted runoff in commercial/industrial areas and whether soil mixes used in rain gardens and bioswales could be improved. One box is going to have a unique soil mix with volcanic sands and the other will be a typical rain garden soil mix.

“We developed Splash Boxx for just this type of industrial application,” said David Hymel of Splash Boxx LLC. “We are very pleased to be able to provide the delivery system that tests an exciting new bio retention soil mix design.”

“King Conservation District in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities supported this project with a grant for $49,700 because we think it is important to explore innovative solutions for our stormwater issues,” said Sara Hemphill, Executive Director, King Conservation District.

The water going into each box from the roof runoff will be tested once a month during the rainy seasons for phosphorus, nitrogen, bacteria, zinc, and copper. Splash Boxxes are part of an innovative stormwater research and demonstration project funded by King Conservation District and managed by Sustainable Seattle through a contract with Gealogica LLC. The Port of Seattle is providing the site for two years. "

[Popeye82]

Ambit Biosciences - LifeSci Advisors Initiates Coverage - LiSciA - May 14, 2014
www.lifesciadvisors.com/clientinfo/ambit/Ambit__LifeSci_Init…

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Scoping review "confirms Tulu Kapi potential" - MW, JOHANNESBURG - May 14, 2014

- L. Kolver, T. Hancock -
www.miningweekly.com/article/scoping-review-confirms-tulu-ka…
www.kefi-minerals.com/files/announcements/kefi_tulu_kapi_min…

"Gold exploration and development company Kefi Minerals on Wednesday announced that a scoping-level review of the Tulu Kapi gold project, in Ethiopia, which it acquired on December 30, indicated potential for further improvement in the project’s economic performance.

Through its scoping-level review, Kefi confirmed that the targeted openpit mine production for the project could be increased to 1.2-million ounces a year, as opposed to the company’s preacquisition estimate of 800 000 oz/y.

The review also confirmed the project’s estimated all-in costs of around $700/oz, while the maximum amount of ore processed yearly still stood at 1.2-million tonnes a year.

"We are delighted with the sustained progress at Tulu Kapi. This increase in targeted openpit mine production further validates our strategy in acquiring the project five months ago,” Kefi MD Jeff Rayner said.

The company added that a revised Tulu Kapi mine plan had been developed reflecting Kefi’s selective mining approach. This mine plan would be further refined within the scheduled definitive feasibility study (DFS), which would take place later this year, following the completion of Kefi’s current drilling and trenching programme.

“[The mine plan] will then be integrated into a refined DFS that will take into account Kefi's metallurgical testing, engineering, cost verification and economic optimisation,” the company stated.

"As we continue to refine the selective mining techniques, we expect to report further improvements during the following months and to reactivate the mining licence application by the end of 2014. As a result, we remain confident of fulfilling our commitment to the Ethiopian government that production will start in 2016," Rayner concluded. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.732.023 von Popeye82 am 29.03.14 23:36:09

Zitat von Popeye82: " "Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif" proven commercially, Geomega’s technology "could" transform REE industry", A closely held Montreal-based rare earths elements(REE) development company Geomega Resources is "making steady progress, with research +development work on a 'proprietary technology' that "could" have the 'power to revolutionise the rare earths industry'." Despite it still being early days +the technology not having been commercially tested yet, speculators have so far this year been rewarded with handsome returns on investments, as Geomega’s TSX-V-listed stock had risen 690% in value, to C$0.77 apiece from the start of the year - MW/CMR, TORONTO - Mar 28, 2014

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/if-proven-commercially-geomegas…

Geomega proves REE separation technology, takeover talk 'speculative' - MW/CMR, TORONTO - May 14, 2014

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/geomega-proves-ree-separation-t…
http://ressourcesgeomega.ca/corporate-presentation/
www.sedar.com/CheckCode.do

"Montreal-based rare earth elements (REE) development company Geomega Resources on Wednesday announced conclusive benchmark results confirming that its proprietary technology can physically separate rare earth elements (REE) from a commercial mixed concentrate.

The Montreal-based company said that the objective of the test was to address the complexities of separating the constituent elements of a mixture bought on the open commercial market, including to test the behaviour of impurities and to set a benchmark for future developments.

The results proved that a laboratory-scale prototype plant could simultaneously separate REEs, including heavy REEs and impurities, in a single-step process, without any pre-treatment on the REE concentrate.

Geomega president and CEO Simon Britt told Mining Weekly Online that the true significance of the test results was that the process does not use solvents to extract REE.

He said that if the operating and capital numbers of the final engineering design are competitive with what it costs to produce REEs in China, our process would render solvent extraction obsolete.

China accounted for about 95% of the global supply of REEs in 2012, and outside of China, the world does not have significant alternative supply sources of REEs should China decide to impose export restrictions on the minerals, which are generally used to make permanent magnets, metal alloys and consumer electronics.

“A successful scale-up commercially would mean no supply risk of REEs, which is currently restraining the clean-energy industry,” he said.

Geomega’s proprietary physical separation process has the potential to reduce the capital required to build separation facilities when compared with conventional techniques such as fractional precipitation, ion exchange and solvent extraction, to optimise REE recoveries and mitigate environmental impacts.

The company said that it intended to use the same REE concentrate for optimisation testing until the initial scale-up parameters had been set. Subsequently, testing would be performed with the most recent concentrate from Geomega’s own northern Quebec-based Montviel REE project.

“Results show excellent simultaneous separation after one separation step without any recirculation. The number of steps required to purify all REE would be significantly less than the hundreds of steps currently required in solvent extraction.

“The efforts now shift towards increasing the concentration during the optimisation tests, which is scheduled to begin in June and expected to take up to six months,” Britt said.

Geomega’s development partner, biopolymers and bioparticles research firm FFE Service, based in Munich, Germany, under the leadership of Dr Gerhard Weber, performed the test. The company conducted all assays at the National Research Council Canada laboratory, in Boucherville, Canada.


VALUE IN SEPARATION

The selling price of a mixed REE concentrate depends mainly on the REE elemental distribution and the nature of impurities.

However, a concentrate with an excellent REE distribution is not always ready to move down the supply chain since further elemental or alloy processing requires high-purity individual REEs.

For that reason, the value of the REE in a mixed concentrate is between 25% to a 100% less than those in pure form. The difference in market value between the mixed form and refined form of an individual REE is also affected by the supply risk, required purity imposed by end-products and separation cost. As a result, having access to a REE refinery facility gives an enormous advantage to any REE producer, instead of just relying on selling the low-priced mixed concentrate.


TAKEOVER TALK

Geomega on last week Friday adopted a poison pill, or shareholders rights plan, which is designed to provide the board and the shareholders more time to consider any unsolicited take-over bid for Geomega, before certain rights become effective.

The company on Friday said that it did not implement the plan in light of any particular takeover bid, but investor speculation is rive that with the proven-up technology, a takeover offer from a larger REE rival such as US-based Molycorp, or Australia-based Lynas Corp is potentially on the way.

Britt on Wednesday dispelled the takeover talk as purely speculative, saying the poison pill was adopted as a measure of good governance. He did concede though that the company’s overarching strategy is to maximise shareholder value, and a buyout is but one option to achieve it.

Britt added that the company is currently in discussion with potential REE offtake partners, but not for a buyout of the company.

Geomega’s TSX-V-listed stock on Wednesday trended downwards in morning trade, giving back 14.75% to change hands at C$0.52 apiece. Since the start of the year, the stock had gained 510% in value. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.718.715 von Popeye82 am 27.03.14 18:54:01

Zitat von Popeye82: i-minerals - Teams Up With DURTEC GmbH, located in Neubrandenburg , to Study Halloysite Markets &Applications - Jun 27, 2011
www.marketwire.com/press-release/i-minerals-teams-up-with-du…


I-Minerals - Files 43-101 Report Covering Preliminary Economic Assessment Study of its Bovill Kaolin Halloysite Quartz +K-Spar Project in Latah County, Idaho USA - Jan 19, 2012

+ US$155.000.000 million After Tax NPV

+ 29% IRR

+ Total Life of Mine Capital costs $64.800.000

+ Inferred Mineral Resource of 38.400.000 short tons is based upon a cut-off grade of 20% clay +represents the largest deposits of high quality feldspar, quartz, kaolin +halloysite in the Western United States

+ 50+ year mine life with 0.26:1 strip ratio

+ 3 year estimated payback ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/I-Minerals-Files-43-101-prnews…
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/-minerals-Announces-Positive-c…


I-Minerals "Adds Value to Positive Prefeas, with New Drill Data" - ML - Oct 4, 2013

- Doug Hadfield -
www.midasletter.com/2013/10/minerals-adds-value-positive-pre…

"I-Minerals Inc. (CVE:IMA) is an industrial minerals project developer moving towards production on their 100% controlled Bovill Kaolin-Halloysite project near Bovill, Idaho.

Here’s the $150 million dollar question of the day: What are Halloysite and Kaolin? Ask around the water cooler at any securities firm in town and you’ll probably hear, “What the hell is Halloysite? Kaolin? Dunno! ”

These industrial minerals may not be household names, but they are household items, and they are part of an industrial mineral complex estimated to be worth $31 billion dollars in the US alone. (USGS).

In fact, industrial minerals are often overlooked even by prospectors in the field, or those surfing for opportunities on the Internet as they are considered by some to be a ‘big company’ only game. In spite of that, as technologies change and adapt over time, new uses are being found for minerals that were once used primarily for mundane uses like pottery and ceramics.

Take Halloysite, for example. Halloysite is traditionally seen as a simple ceramic material, but new end uses today are taking advantage of its unique mineral structure. Halloysite can be found in plastics, nail polish, cancer cures and body armour, to name but a few.

As with most things, new uses create new demand, which—all other things being equal—tends to push up prices. Keep in mind that industrial minerals generally trade on the open market, and fetch whatever price the market will bear, unlike gold, silver and other commodities that have a set price.

Halloysite today sells for between $350 and $1,500 per metric ton. Charles River and Associates, in a 2012 report on this subject, wrote that for certain applications such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals “prices for halloysite nanotubes could climb as high as $3,000 per metric tonne.“

Many investors still will read this with an obliging shrug of their shoulders, but to put that into startling perspective, let’s put those figures into action. In February this year, I-Minerals released an NI-43-101 Prefeasibility Technical Report on its Bovill Kaolin Project located in Latah County, Idaho. The project has economic quantities of Halloysite, potassium feldspar, high purity quartz and kaolinite.

In the report just 26 years worth of production was assessed, for an after tax NPV of $150 million (at a 6% discount). The IRR was 28%. Fine numbers, and if you read the Pre-feasibility it’s clear the company would be happy go into production with the existing resource at the existing minerals prices. Capital payback of $66 million would be three years.


The authors of the report (SRK) state:

“The results of the study indicate that aluminosilicate mineral products (kaolin, halloysite, metakaolin, K-feldspar) and quartz can be produced in the desired purity, and that market interest exists in a number of fields such as ceramics, personal care and cosmetic products, glass, bricks, and cement products. Project financial results justify advancing and refining the prefeasibility engineering designs to feasibility level during the next 12 to 18 months.”


Nevertheless, should the price of Halloysite adjust upward to the predicted $3,000 per tonne, annual revenues for the company would jump from $39,000,000 annually over the first eight years, to well over $60 million. Granted, there are going to be different prices for different products sold into different markets. Some may achieve the $3,000 per tonne mark; others will not.

The translate that into more easily discernable terms: That’s the equivalent of more than 43,000 ounces of gold per year or 345,000 ounces of gold over the first eight years. And if you extrapolate that over the 26 year mine life, it adds up to 1.1 million ounces of gold. Can all the halloysite be sold at $3000 per ton in the first 8 years? Probably not, but every tonne sold at this price increases the average price received and the economics of the project.

Presently, IMA shares trade at $0.17 per share, and yet these shares are completely bucking the market trend. Over the past year the company is up 9.37%; over six months up 84%; over three months up 169%.

And why anyways would you be talking about I-Minerals around the water cooler? I-Minerals announced today (October 2, 2013) that they have received initial results from the first 17 holes drilled on Kelly’s Hump. Kelly’s Hump is a relatively recently acquired part of the project, just east of the main mineralized zone known as Middle Ridge (where most of the resources are presently found).

Sixteen of the 17 holes intersected significant thickness of primary clay (IE that clay which tends to be mineralized). Of those, nine holes returned strong concentrations of halloysite with thicknesses ranging from 5 to 30 feet with halloysite concentrations (of the total rock mass) ranging from 11% to 19%. These data show an average thickness of the halloysite-rich areas at approximately 19.7 feet with the average concentration of halloysite being 13.7%.

The primary significance of this is that it answers one of the few “loose ends” on the project.

The January 2013 Prefeasibility study assumed that defined halloysite reserves were only sufficient to support the initial 10 years of halloysite production. The success at Kelly’s Hump in identifying multiple areas containing wide areas of significant concentrations of halloysite could provide halloysite reserves for the entire mine life when the Prefeasibility study is updated. This could add another $50 to $60 million (undiscounted at $600 per tonne halloysite) to the project’s already robust valuation.

Or, as Thomas Conway, President and CEO of I-Minerals put it, “The quick success at Kelly’s Hump has been very encouraging: Not only are we seeing strong concentrations of halloysite — selectively up to three times higher than the average in the Prefeasibility Study, but the halloysite appears to be noticeably whiter than that encountered elsewhere on the property. Needless to say the results exceed all expectations.”


Important Disclosure:

I-Minerals is a Client of Midas Letter Financial Group, and has paid a fee for the development and distribution of this article. This article should therefore be read in the context of advertising.

This is nooot a recommendation to buy or sell any security, and the reader warrants that they will not use any information on MidasLetter.com to make any investment decision. Resource investment is very risky and you could lose substantially all of your investment. Always consult a registered investment advisor in your jurisdiction Prior to making any investment decision. "


I-Minerals Completes Core Evaluations; Data Sent to SRK to Begin Resource Calculation, Completion of the mine plan +the Technical Economic Model(the "TEM") is expected to take about 30 to 45 days with the full NI43-101 compliant prefeasibility report filed within 45 days of the release of the TEM results - Mar 27, 2014
www.imineralsinc.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=644350

I-Minerals Receives Updated Resource Estimate on Bovill Kaolin Project From SRK: 11.200.000 tonnes @75% Quartz &K-Spar Sand, 14.8% Kaolinite, 3.2% Halloysite +7.1% Waste M/I, "Prefeasibility Study ongoing @increased production rate" - May 14, 2014
www.imineralsinc.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=653518
www.imineralsinc.com/i/pdf/ppt/CorporatePresentation.pdf
www.sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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US asks China , to reform RMB rate - CER/FT - May 14, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65695

"US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew pressed Beijing to allow market forces to play a bigger role in setting the value of China's currency, Financial Times reported, citing a Tuesday statement by Lew.

“It is important that China demonstrate a renewed commitment to move to a more market-determined exchange rate,” Mr Lew said on Tuesday in Beijing, where he met China's premier and central bank governor. The renminbi, which trades at RMB 6.24 to the dollar, has weakened about 4% against the dollar since January, ending four years during which the currency appreciated almost 12%. "

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China arrests US website contributor - CER/WSJ - May 14, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65696

"China arrested a Beijing man on suspicion of supplying prohibited news items to a US-based website, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a statement from the Beijing Public Security Bureau.

Authorities accused 62-year-old Xiang Nanfu of publishing false information on the Chinese-language site Boxun.com, which seriously harmed China's image and had a “vile” impact, they said. Boxun is among several overseas websites that provide an alternative channel for information suppressed in China. In a program broadcast on government-run China Central Television on Tuesday, Xiang appeared to admit to supplying thousands of items about protests and other disturbances. "

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China’s coal output, consumption "almost as much as world combined" - MW/CMR, TORONTO - May 14, 2014

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/chinas-coal-output-consumption-…

"China’s coal output and consumption had increased for the 13th consecutive year in 2012, consuming about four-billion tons and producing just over the same amount, which was almost as much as the total consumption and production of the rest of the world combined, a note by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.

EIA analyst Joseph Ayoub said that China is by far the world's largest producer and consumer of coal, accounting for 46% of global coal production and 49% of global coal consumption.

As a manufacturing powerhouse that has large electric power requirements, China's coal consumption fuels its economic growth. China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.7% in 2012, following an average GDP growth rate of 10%/y from 2000 to 2011.

Ayoub pointed out that the top ten coal-producing countries supplied 90% of the world's coal in 2012.

“China produced nearly four times as much coal as the second largest producer, the US, which had a 12% share of global production. China has accounted for 69% of the 3.2-billion ton increase in global coal production over the past ten years,” he said.

Further, the top ten coal-consuming countries consumed about 85% of the world's coal in 2012. Eight of the ten largest producers were among the top ten consumers, and China was the largest coal consumer, accounting for 49% of the world's total coal. The next largest, the US, consumed 11% of the world's total.

China's coal consumption increased by more than 2.3-billion tons over the past ten years, accounting for 83% of the global increase in coal consumption.

Ayoub noted that coal accounts for most of China's energy consumption, and coal had maintained about a 70% share of Chinese consumption on a British thermal unit-basis since at least 1980, the starting date for the EIA's global coal data.

By way of comparison, coal constituted 18% of US energy use and 28% of global energy use in 2012. "

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DOE’s Big Drop-in Biofuels RFI asks “where are we on the road to affordable hydrocarbon fuels?” - BD/DOE/EERE/BETO, WASHINGTON - May 12, 2014

- J. Lane -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/05/12/does-big-drop-in-b…
https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/05/08/doe-issues-rfi-on-…
www.caafi.org/news/News.aspx?id=199

"In Washington, the Department of Energy is seeking stakeholder input regarding the eight representative biofuel pathways that the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office has selected to guide its Research and Development strategy in the near-term.

DOE also seeks input on other pre-commercial pathways that they should consider in the near- to long-term.

DOE emphasized that “this is a Request for Information only. DOE will not pay for information provided under this RFI and no project will be supported as a result of this RFI. This RFI is not accepting applications for financial assistance or financial incentives. DOE may or may not issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement based on consideration of the input received from this RFI.”

Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of this RFI and where to submit questions regarding submission of responses can be found in the full RFI posted on the EERE Exchange website here. All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to [e-mail] with the subject line “Response to RFI” no later than 5:00pm (EDT) on MAY 30TH, 2014.

Responses must be provided as a Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF attachment of no more than 5 pages in length, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, not to exceed 2.5MB in size. Only electronic responses will be accepted.

1. Biological Conversion of Sugars to Hydrocarbons – biomass-derived sugars—separated from feedstocks through a series of chemical and biological processes—are further transformed, recovered, and purified to yield hydrocarbons for fuels and co-product commodities.

2. Catalytic Upgrading of Sugars to Hydrocarbons – biomass-derived sugars—separated from feedstocks through a series of chemical and biochemical processes—are upgraded via aqueous phase reforming into hydrocarbons for fuels and co-product commodities.

3. Fast Pyrolysis and Hydroprocessing – biomass is rapidly heated in a fluidized bed reactor to yield vapors, which are condensed into a liquid bio-oil. This bio-oil is subsequently hydroprocessed to produce hydrocarbon biofuel blendstocks.

4. Ex-situ Catalytic Pyrolysis – biomass is rapidly heated in a fluidized bed reactor containing a catalyst to yield vapors, which are catalytically modified and condensed into a partially stabilized and deoxygenated liquid bio-oil. This stable bio-oil is subsequently upgraded to produce hydrocarbon biofuel blendstocks.

5. In-situ Catalytic Pyrolysis – biomass is rapidly heated in a fluidized bed reactor containing a catalyst to yield a partially stabilized and deoxygenated bio-oil vapor. The vapor is condensed into a liquid bio-oil and subsequently upgraded to produce hydrocarbon biofuel blendstocks.

6. Whole Algae Hydrothermal Liquefaction – bio-oils are separated from water via heat and pressure, so they can be catalytically hydrotreated and converted to advanced hydrocarbon fuels.

7. Algal Lipid Upgrading – bio-oils are extracted from algal biomass via high-pressure homogenization and a hexane solvent; the algal oil can then be hydrotreated to produce advanced hydrocarbon fuels.

8. Syngas Upgrading to Hydrocarbon Fuels – biomass feedstocks are gasified to produce a clean syngas, which is used as a feedstock for hydrocarbon biofuel production.


CATEGORY 1: Input on Representative Pathways

DOE is interested in additional information on any or all of the Office’s eight (8) representative pathways, regarding:

a. Key process characteristics (including feedstock type(s), intermediate product(s), deconstruction and intermediate upgrading technologies, primary product(s), and co-products);

b. Product yields;

c. Current state of technology (including technology readiness level);

d. Current process economics (including finished product cost);

e. Near/Mid/Long-term techno-economic potential (including target costs for primary product(s) and finished fuel);

f. Time horizon for commercial relevance (including when first commercial plant is expected to be built);

g. Feedstock availability/flexibility;

h. Potential volumetric impact in 2030;

i. Environmental performance (including life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and water and air quality impacts);

j. Co-product economics.


The DOE is also seeking input on other potential pathways for the near-to-long term. "

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Purdue researchers launch spin-off with 'innovative cellulosic processes' - BD/PU/IT, WEST LAFAYETTE - Mar 27, 2014

- M. Sapp -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/03/27/purdue-researchers…
www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=64377

"In Indiana, Purdue University researchers are launching a company focusing on an innovative process that could revolutionize how lignocellulosic biomass is used to make biofuels and other bio-based products and chemicals. Spero Energy Inc., which is based in the Purdue Research Park, will be led by Mahdi Abu-Omar, the R.B. Wetherill Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and associate director of Purdue’s Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels (C3Bio). "

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Purdue University +the U.S. Navy Join Forces to Convert to Renewable Energy - BD/PU/U.S.N/U.S.MC/TR, WEST LAFAYETTE - May 12, 2014

- M. Sapp -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/05/12/purdue-university-…
www.therepublic.com/view/story/5b5b4dbab6d14aa19ee4e20dfa935…

"In Indiana, Purdue University and the U.S. Navy are working to help the military use alternative energy sources. The recently signed agreement will encourage the use of renewable energy in both the Nave and U.S. Marine Corps. The project hopes to convert up to 50 percent of the Navy and Marine Corps energy needs to renewable sources by 2020 , including biofuels, energy conservation and new technologies. In addition, petroleum use will be cut in half by 2015 . "

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RFF Webcast: " Energy 'Revolution': Utilities Confront the Shifting Energy Landscape" - RFF - May 13, 2014

- Phil Sharp, Chris Crane -

- Major changes in how energy is produced, priced, delivered, +consumed are reshaping the energy marketplace. Trends including the natural gas boom, renewable energy growth, smart grid, +distributed generation are changing the landscape for both suppliers +consumers. New challenges are compounded by current energy policies, which can have unintended consequences for markets, grid reliability, +the environment. Join Chris Crane, President +CEO of Exelon, one of the nation's leading competitive energy providers, for a one-on-one conversation with RFF President Phil Sharp about the massive shifts affecting the energy industry +how they will shape the economy in years to come. From the changing generation mix to new consumer behaviors to emerging technologies, Crane will share his thoughts on the future of energy. ...-
www.rff.org/Events/Pages/Energy-Revolution-Utilities-Confron…
www.rff.org/live/
www.rff.org/events

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Australian government eliminates mining tax - M.com/ABCN/MCoA/QRC - May 14, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/australian-government-eliminates-mining-tax-9…
www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-13/budget-mining/5441538
www.minerals.org.au/news/2014_15_federal_budget_minerals_cou…
www.qrc.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=3438

"Australia’s Federal Treasurer, Joe Hockey, unveiled the country’s toughest budget in almost two decades last night, slashing welfare entitlements and increasing taxes for high earners, but also abolishing the country’s debated mine tax.

In his speech, published by ABC News, the authority said mining had done much of the “heavy lifting over the decade,” and that it was turn to “fire up” the rest of the economy.

"An amazing 80 per cent of all investment in the recent mining and resources boom has come from new foreign investment in Australia," he was quoted as saying.

The eliminated Minerals Resource Rent Tax would have raised $3.4 billion over four years.




The budget provides $100 million over four years for minerals exploration, by giving small explorers not making any taxable income access to a refundable tax offset for their Australian shareholders.

It also seems to deliver on other key election commitments, such as ending the carbon tax and sparing mining an increase in the diesel fuel levy. Currently, mining companies and farmers get a rebate on excise (of about 38 cents a litre) for diesel used off-road.

The resource sector will also benefit from grants under the Coalition's Emissions Reduction Fund (part of Direct Action), which will offer $2.55 billion over ten years for measures to reduce pollution.

But for many in the industry, the government’s announcement was not as positive as it seems.

In a statement Tuesday, Brendan Pearson, CEO of The Minerals Council of Australia, said the budget spreads the fiscal burden and the mining sector will continue to do a lot of the heavy lifting.

"We've got $3.7 billion in new tax charges which will primarily hit the mining sector. They relate to changes to exploration deductibility, costs of mining rights, new research and development requirements and a revision of the thin capitalization ratio,” he said.

The Queensland Resources Council has called the Budget a “mixed bag” of positive and negative measures for the mining industry.

He said that while the organization welcomes the exploration development incentive of tax break for investors, he was surprised to see cuts in funding to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Australian Institute of Marine Science, especially at times when “when there is international focus on Australia's management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park” and mining plans in the area. "

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SEC sues "gatekeepers" for fraud, tied to China listings - CER/WSJ/SEC - May 6, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65653

"The US Securities Exchange Commission on Monday filed a lawsuit against a Toronto-based consultant and four others for fraud and stock price manipulation involving Chinese companies that listed in the US, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The five, who act as "gatekeepers " for Chinese companies entering US financial markets, were accused of arranging a “reverse merger” for China Auto Logistics (CALI.NASDAQ) and Guanwei Recycling (GPRC.NASDAQ), in which they paid the costs of helping the companies enter the US in exchange for 30% to 40% of the resulting stock. They then allegedly ran a pump-and-dump scheme, making millions of dollars in profit. "

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PwC survey shows biofuel trends not as expected - BD/PwC, CALIFORNIA - May 7, 2014

- M. Sapp -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/05/07/pwc-survey-shows-b…
www.pwc.com/en_US/us/technology/publications/assets/2014-bio…

"In California, PwC conducted a survey of global leaders from the biofuels industry. The survey covered a broad range of trends, from policy and funding to technology and markets. Interestingly, both Canada and the EU outrank Brazil as key regions for future growth. Asia, the Middle East, and Africa lag significantly. The role of venture capital funding in future biofuels production, at 54 percent, is much higher than expected. "

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Obama "Bypasses Congress +Turns to Big Business to Make Energy Efficiency Happen" - CT/EEM - May 14, 2014

- Elisa Wood -
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/14/obama-bypasses-congress-a…

"It’s never a bad thing to have the leader of the free world in your corner. And President Barrack Obama made clear again last week that he’s with energy efficiency.

At a Walmart in Silicon Valley, Obama laid out his next round of green energy expansion plans. Sexy solar got much of the play in the media coverage. But staid energy efficiency was in no way ignored by the president.

“More and more companies like Walmart are realizing that wasting less energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for business,” Obama said at the event. “It’s good for the bottom line.”

Obama convinced several household-name businesses to make new investments in energy efficiency – not just Walmart, but General Mills, General Motors, Whole Foods, UTC, Hilton and others. To put their commitments in perspective, Obama said that Walmart alone has agreed to reduce energy use across 850 million square feet. That’s more than half the size of San Francisco.

The businesses were joined by schools, local governments and organizations in the latest round of commitment to the federal Better Buildings Challenge.


Part of Bigger Effort

The Obama administration started the public/private program in 2011 to reduce energy use in buildings 20 percent in a decade. The initial effort drew 190 organizations and 600 manufacturers, which together are cutting their energy use 2.5 percent per year. So far, the participants have saved 36 trillion BTUs and $300 million, according to the White House.

The federal government is working on upgrading its own buildings, as well, with an additional $2 billion over three years in energy performance contracts. This adds to an initial $2 billion in the federal contracts.


Obama also announced:

- New appliance standards to reduce energy use 1.2 trillion kWh over 30 years, about as much electricity as US households use in a year. (The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy says the standards are the most important part of the announcement. See related article by the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.)

- Support by the Department of Energy for the latest commercial building energy code, the 2013 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, to provide an additional 8.5 percent energy savings over the previous standard.

- More outdoor high performance lighting through a federal accelerator program. This includes replacing 500,000 outdoor lighting poles and developing best lighting upgrade practices for cities. The first cities to participate will be Detroit, Michigan.; greater Kansas City, Missouri; West Palm Beach, Florida.; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Huntington Beach, California

- Expansion of financing for multi-family housing through Fannie Mae and HUD/Federal Housing Administration. Building owners must commit to achieve energy and water savings equal to at least five percent of the mortgage loan amount.


The green energy plans are part of what Obama calls the power of his phone and his pen – a series of executive actions that bypass a seemingly immovable Congress. They come as the U.S. Senate appears to once again be fumbling the Shaheen-Portman bill, the one piece of significant, clean energy legislation with a glimmer of a chance of passage in recent years. The bill would strengthen building codes and boost energy efficiency incentives and research. But it appears to be mired in political wrangling over unrelated issues once again, this time the Keystone pipeline.


Timing

Obama’s new energy efficiency push also comes as the industry awaits an announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency that could bring even greater activity to energy efficiency markets. Expected on June, the rules would set carbon dioxide limits for existing power plants. ACEEE recently issued a study to show how the EPA can use energy efficiency to meet the new carbon standard.

“The energy efficiency commitments made by the president today will not only benefit the environment by lowering carbon pollution, they are good news for our pocketbooks too,” said Neal Elliot, ACEEE associate director for research, “Energy efficiency can save money in every nook and cranny of our economy-these actions will reduce energy waste in industrial plants, commercial buildings, low-income housing, restaurants and supermarkets, water treatment plants, federal buildings, and more.”


This article is published under a cross licensing agreement with EnergyEfficiencyMarkets.com "

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NASA "Seeks 'Proposals' for New Energy Storage Tech" - EEM/NASA/DoE/STMD/SpaceTech-REDDI - Apr 10, 2014

- Elisa Wood -
www.energyefficiencymarkets.com/nasa-seeks-proposals-new-ene…
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/solicitati…

"NASA intends to make four awards for energy storage technologies, up to $250,000 each, in a solicitation to replace batteries both in space and on earth.

“NASA is focusing on creating new advanced technologies that could lead to entirely new approaches for the energy needs of the agency’s future Earth and space missions,” said Michael Gazarik, associate administrator for space technology at NASA Headquarters in Washington,D.C. “Over the next 18 months, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate will make significant new investments that address several high priority challenges for achieving safe and affordable deep-space exploration. One of these challenges, advanced energy storage, offers new technology solutions that will address exploration and science needs while adding in an important and substantive way to America’s innovation economy.”

The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency is acting as a program collaborator.


NASA seeks proposals in two categories:

1) High Specific Energy System Level Concepts, that focus on cell chemistry and system level battery technologies, such as packaging and cell integration.

2) Very High Specific Energy Devices, that focus on energy storage technologies that can go beyond the current theoretical limits of lithium batteries, while maintaining the cycle life and safety characteristics demanded of energy storage systems used in space.


Proposals will be accepted from NASA centers and other government agencies, federally funded research and development centers, educational institutions, industry and nonprofit organizations

The Advanced Energy Storage Systems Appendix is managed by the Game Changing Development Program within NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), and is part of STMD’s NASA Research Announcement “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2014″ (SpaceTech-REDDI-2014) for research in high priority technology areas of interest to NASA.

The SpaceTech-REDDI-2014-14GCDC1 Advanced Energy Storage Systems Appendix is available through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System at: http://go.nasa.gov/ru9LgH.


About Elisa Wood

Elisa Wood is an editor at EnergyEfficiencyMarkets.com. She has been writing about energy for more than two decades for top industry publications. Her work has been picked up by CNN, the New York Times, Reuters, the Wall Street Journal Online and the Washington Post. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.981.560 von Popeye82 am 14.05.14 18:53:31

Covered Companies' 2014 ASCO Abstracts - LiSciA - May 14, 2014
www.lifesciadvisors.com/pdfs/LifeSci_Advisors_2014_ASCO_Abst…

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The “right” to be removed from Google: what the big EU decision means +the reaction so far; A "right to be forgotten" ruling has surprised lawyers +the tech industry, +alarmed the media. Here's a Q&A to what it means, +a guide to further coverage - GO - May 14, 2014

- J. J. Roberts -
http://gigaom.com/2014/05/14/the-right-to-be-removed-from-go…

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Russian President says Ukraine must pay cash for gas - SH/TCP, MOSCOW - May 15, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/newswire/2014/05/15/russian-presiden…

"Russia has ratcheted up pressure on Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin saying in a letter released Thursday that it only will deliver gas to its struggling neighbour next month if it pays in advance.

Putin first warned of the move in April in a letter to European leaders whose nations are customers of Russian state-controlled Gazprom natural gas giant. He said that Moscow would switch to pre-paid deliveries if Ukraine, which serves as a major conduit for Russian gas supplies to Europe, failed to start settling its mounting gas debt.

In the second letter released by the Kremlin Thursday, Putin said that a meeting involving Russian, Ukrainian and the European Union officials has failed to settle the issue. He said that Ukraine's gas debt to Russia has kept rising and reached $3.5 billion, even though Ukraine has received $3.2 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.

``Given the circumstances, the Russian company has issued an advance invoice for gas deliveries to Ukraine, which is completely in accordance with the contract, and after June 1 gas deliveries will be limited to the amount prepaid by the Ukrainian company,'' Putin said in the letter.

The move is part of Russia's efforts to retain control over its struggling neighbour, which has been teetering on the verge of financial collapse and facing a mutiny in the east, where pro-Russian separatists seized administrative buildings, fought government troops and declared two regions independent following Sunday's referendum.

In his letter, Putin sought to cast the move as a purely economic decision, saying that Russia is ``still open to continue consultations and work together with European countries in order to normalize the situation.''

``We also hope that the European Commission will more actively engage in the dialogue in order to work out specific and fair solutions that will help stabilize the Ukrainian economy,'' he added.

Ukraine has said it could start paying off the debt if Moscow restores the gas discounts cancelled following the ouster of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych. He fled to Russia in February after months of protests, triggered by his decision to dump a pact with the EU in favour of closer ties with Moscow.

Gazprom has scrapped a discount granted to Yanukovych in December and then another rebate linked to a 2010 deal on Russian navy presence in Ukraine's Crimea, which Moscow annexed in March. Canceling the discounts raised the price by 80 per cent, which has quickly swelled the Ukrainian debt.

A possible halt in gas supplies could affect European customers as it did during previous pricing disputes, when Ukraine siphoned Russian gas intended for Europe. However, the threat of a halt in supplies comes in the summer, and the impact would likely be far less severe than a January 2009 shutdown that left European customers freezing amid a harsh winter. Gazprom also has built a new pipeline bypassing Ukraine and increased the capacity of existing ones. "

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NASA is considering recycling plastic , for 3D printing on the International Space Station; Made in Space +Tethers Unlimited will pursue two systems for plastic recycling, after receiving funding from NASA. Their solutions "could" cut how much material needs to be shipped into space - GO/NASA/MiS/TU - May 13, 2014

- S. Brewster -
http://gigaom.com/2014/05/13/nasa-is-considering-recycling-p…
https://gigaom.com/2013/07/22/how-a-3d-printer-will-change-l…
www.madeinspace.us
www.tethers.com
http://gigaom.com/2013/10/04/how-3d-printing-robots-will-inf…

"When NASA sends a 3D printer to the International Space Station, it will dramatically improve the crew’s ability to fix unforeseen problems like broken parts and supply shortages. It will also reduce how much mass needs to be carried into space; instead of having a spare copy of everything, astronauts can just print parts as they are needed.

NASA is considering taking that reduction in material one step further by putting a plastic recycler on the ISS. The Made in Space printer that will board the ISS later this year prints in ABS plastic, which is the same type used in Legos and other common items. A recycler would allow the ISS crew to turn broken parts and other unneeded items back into the raw material on which the printer relies.

NASA is supporting research into a recycler with two $125,000 grants. One went to Made in Space, which is developing a recycler known as R3DO. The other was awarded to Tethers Unlimited, a company based outside Seattle that is pursuing robotics-based systems that could 3D print and assemble large structures in space. Tethers Unlimited’s recycler is called “Positrusion.”



- A mock up of the SpiderFab system. Courtesy of Tethers Unlimited -


Tethers Unlimited added in its recycler proposal that its system will also be useful for 3D printers on Earth.

“Several small companies have advertised bench-top extruder machines for making filament, some even being designed to recycle scraps, but all of those we are aware of are emulations of the traditional industrial process and are not sufficiently reliable for the average user,” Tethers Unlimited wrote. “The Positrusion process would not be suited for high through-put industrial purposes, but it will be marketable to a large portion of the growing population of household and workplace 3d printer users to enable individuals to efficiently practice a self-sustaining 3D printer material cycle.”

These are both very early stage grants, but if NASA is putting a 3D printer on the ISS, it makes as much sense to send a recycler. Just as spare parts can become sparse and difficult to get to the station, the filament for an extruder can run out. And if space missions begin venturing farther and farther from Earth, it will become increasingly important to stretch supplies as far as they can go. "

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Vietnamese rioters attack Chinese factories - CER/SCMP - May 15, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65702

"Vietnamese rioters vandalized and burned allegedly Chinese-owned factories amid growing tensions over the South China Sea, South China Morning Post reported.

But reports indicate protesters indiscriminately targeted foreign factories. Foreign ambassadors from all over South East Asia expressed concerns over the riots and some suggested they would evacuate their nationals. The riots followed a large protest by workers on Tuesday against China's recent placement of an oil rig in disputed waters around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. "

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ICBC to speed up mortgage lending - CER/WSJ/ICBC/PBoC - May 15, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65698

"Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC; 1398.HKG, 601398.SHA), China's largest lender by assets, will speed up the processing of home mortgage loans at the request of the country's central bank, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a Wednesday statement by ICBC.

The People's Bank of China on Monday asked the country's major lenders to give priority in mortgage lending to first-time home buyers, amid concerns over the sluggish real estate market. ICBC, the first bank to publicly respond to the request, said it issued US$20.42 billion (RMB 127.2 billion) in new mortgage loans in the first four months of 2014. "

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China State Grid expects OK for US$33.000.000.000 grid project - CER/SCMP/SGC - May 15, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65701

"State Grid Corporation of China expects approval soon from the central government to build 12 power lines across the country, South China Morning Post reported, citing a statement on the firm’s website.

The utilities company will initially invest at least US$33.7 billion (RMB210 billion) into the project, which includes eight ultra-high voltage power lines. Once completed, the grid will allow China to relocate many power plants from populated areas near Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to remote inland areas. In effect, this will shift pollution to other areas. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.941.160 von Popeye82 am 08.05.14 02:43:15

Zitat von Popeye82: 'Top 10 Water Innovators' Celebrated in New Report - GreenBiz, OAKLAND - April 22, 2009

- By Matthew Wheeland -
www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/04/22/top-10-water-innovators

"OAKLAND, Calif. -- Water, it is often said, is the new carbon: the next critical piece of business operations to manage and use efficiently. But the vast majority of innovations in water technology are often overlooked by investors, the press and the public, according to Laura Shenkar, the principal at the Artemis Project.

"During this period when the challenges to water supply and water quality are just beginning to affect business, these are companies that are blazing the trail toward green recovery. They are creating what will be one of the great high-growth industries of the 21st Century," Shenkar said. "The Artemis Project Top 50 companies are just the tip of the iceberg for a major industry that will generate thousands of companies and green jobs."

To that end, Shenkar and a team of judges compiled a list of more than 120 companies that are pushing the envelope in terms of water treatment, purification and management. Those companies were then rated on four criteria: technology, intellectual property and know-how, team quality and market potential. The judges also applied ipCapital Group's proprietary ipDimensional Scoring algorithm, which objectively ranks companies within a particular sector based on the relative value of its patents.

The winning companies span a range of different technologies. The top prize was given to Arizona-based stormwater treatment company AbTech Industries, Massachusetts-based desalination experts Oasys Water and Vermont-based Seldon Technologies, makers of a nano-tube water-filtration system.

"The goal of this competition was to show the U.S venture capital community the diversity and investment potential of an international network of advanced water technology companies," Shenkar said. "The fact that the top three winners of this competition are U.S. based companies should serve as a wakeup call to the U.S. investment community. Water will be a big industry sooner rather than later; it's flourishing in our own backyard."

In general, Shenkar said the companies that made the list are working on one or more of the following six trends in water management:

+ Acoustic Water Purification

+ Wastewater Purification

+ Software for Water Management

+ Disinfection/Iodine and Ultraviolet and Advanced Oxidation

+ Waste Mining

+ Energy Recovery


In acoustic water purification, companies are using either sounds or lasers to make a bubble in the water, which then explodes; and the heat and electricity and the shock has an impact to the molecules around it in killing off bacteria and purifying the water. This technique has been used most often in small-scale projects in wastewater and medical settings.

Wastewater purification can be used to recycle water to almost any grade -- in Singapore, Shenkar explained, companies are taking wastewater and purifying it to drinking quality. Although that's not a level the U.S. is likely to reach soon, it is a technology with significant uses.

Water-management software is currently put to use at both macro and micro levels, from Global Information Systems (GIS) satellites reading the lay of the water to ground-level implementations of water sensors to maximize water efficiency in landscaping.

On the disinfection fronts, iodine and chlorine both get bad raps, but Shenkar explains that natural iodine is quite safe to use, and companies like BioLargo are putting it to use with advanced delivery methods. Ultraviolet light is an up-and-coming solution, Shenkar said, in large part because of companies developing LED ultraviolet lights, which are much smaller and less hazardous to dispose of.

Waste mining is a form of wastewater purification, where companies can take out the elements within the wastewater and use some of remnants for beneficial purposes. An example Shenkar offered was mining the nitrogen from the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico's dead zones -- companies are developing ways to remove the nitrogen and reuse it.

Finally, energy recovery takes away one of the largest obstacles for widespread adoption of desalination: it currently takes an enormous amount of energy to filter and purify water, but companies are working on methods that use the non-filtered water to power turbines that run the machine, thereby recovering as much as 95 percent of the energy needed to desalinate water.

For more details on the companies and a complete list of the Artemis Project's first annual Top 50 Water Companies Competition winners please visit www.TheArtemisProject.com . "


BioLargo - Completes 1st Order to US Government for New Products - Oct 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-completes-first-order…


BioLargo's Product "Wins 'Cat Fancy Magazine Editor's Choice Award' " - Oct 30, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargos-product-wins-cat-fan…


BioLargo "Granted Additional Patent, as It Lands 2nd Order From US Government" - Dec 4, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-granted-additional-pa…


BioLargo "Successfully Concludes 'Proof of Concept', +Progresses to Pilot Phase for Its Oil Sands Decontamination Project With University of Alberta"; University of Alberta +BioLargo demonstrated in its proof of concept testing that the AOS Filter can: Rapidly dismantle difficult soluble containments, Operate as a continual free flowing system, Function with very low power consumption +Compete @a fraction of the cost of other technologies; D. Calvert: "BioLargo's AOS Filter "has been shown to reduce total acid-extractable organics in water @a rate never before demonstrated commercially. Based on 'proof of claim' there is a "belief" BioLargo "may" have the lowest cost sustainable solution for the oil sands process-affected water ." Having tested our technology, the esteemed University of Alberta is entering the AOS Filter industrial pilot-scale-testing phase, which we "expect" to confirm its commercial viability to treat oil sands tailings ponds +then eliminate the need for them on a go forward basis. Oil sands are commonly considered one of the most difficult water contamination situations. As such, this pilot project is "expected" to provide the groundwork for additional water treatment applications, including refining, fracking, remediation, agriculture +industrial waste, among others" - Jan 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-successfully-conclude…


BioLargo Assigned Federal +Military Supply System National Stock Numbers, "Opens Recurring Sales Channels for Health Care Related Products, Establishes Working Capital Line of Credit to Support Sales Efforts"; company's body fluid solidifiers are "used to solidify bodily fluids evacuated during surgery, in hospital settings +military deployment situations". Using BioLargo's advanced iodine technology, the products "provide advanced holding power, increased safety +superior odor control, in an easy to use mechanism that requires no special handling" - Mar 19, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-assigned-federal-mili…


BioLargo Receives Patent for 'AOS Filter Design', 'Leading Center of Excellence' Conducts Industrial Pilot; D. Calvert: "The patent for our AOS Filter "provides added validation +protection to a valuable invention that we feel confident will be an effective solution to decontaminating water, in a variety of industries. Our AOS filter is a continuous flow device that instantaneously dismantles hard to manage, soluble contaminants, as the water passes through the device. It requires very low power +we "expect" its capital cost to be 'highly competitive'. Our AOS filter has a 'huge market opportunity', as it provides a scalable +low cost solution to the water industry's need, to process massive +varying volumes of water." Industrial pilot scale testing of the AOS filter is underway @the University of Alberta a 'leading center of excellence', serving the oil +gas industry. The pilot is " "expected" to demonstrate the commercial viability of the AOS Filter, the decontamination of wastewater @the Athabasca oil sands tailing ponds, the 'potential' to eliminate the future need for tailing ponds, +provide the basis for additional applications in refining, fracking, remediation, agriculture +industrial waste applications, among others" " - Apr 7, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-receives-patent-aos-f…


Growth Capital Expo Presentation Now Available - Apr 30, 2014
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42749/Growth%20Capital%2…

BioLargo's Patented AOS Filter Receives Additional Validation for Use in Water Treatment, Expanding Pilot with the University of Alberta to Include Agricultural Production +Food Processing Applications, Appoints Richard Smith, PhD as President of Canadian Subsidiary- BioLargo Water, Inc - May 15, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargos-patented-aos-filter-…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9992833
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9896462
http://biolargo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/BioLargo-Annu…

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Mine Australia Magazine: Issue 2 - MT - May 16, 2014
www.nridigital.com/mine-australia-magazine.html?wv=s%2FMINE%…

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China’s SMEs head for pawnbrokers, as credit tightens; The pawnshop industry may be small but it offers a window into the financial risks building among SMEs - CER/CAoSS/GT/HKTDC/DRC/SC - May 15, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65703
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/china-ordos-ghost-towns-over-inv…
http://english.cri.cn/6826/2014/05/13/189s826331.htm
www.globaltimes.cn/content/840078.shtml

"China’s tight credit environment has fostered some interesting financial innovation. In some cities, stacks of wool can be traded for an apartment. Amid this desperate demand for capital even pawnshops, a traditional lending channel, are changing how they operate.

Labelled as capitalist “bloodsuckers” by the Communist Party, pawnshops were banned in China from 1956 to 1987. Upon their return they were mostly frequented by people struggling to make ends meet who would pawn a family heirloom or other household item for a quick loan. In the past decade their role has expanded to provide capital to hard-pressed small businesses.

Pawnshops are now firmly part of China’s shadow banking industry. This is the murky world in which banks and other financial institutions come up with evermore creative ways of packaging loans and other forms of credit to companies. A report just released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a top state-backed think tank, puts the value of this industry at US$4.4 trillion – the equivalent to nearly one-fifth of the domestic banking sector's total assets.

That huge figure is the result of the difficulties small businesses face in raising money from banks. There are more than 11 million SMEs in China that employ over 85% of the national workforce. Yet almost two-thirds can’t get access to bank loans, according to a survey by the Development Research Center under the State Council last year. State-backed banks prefer to lend to large firms and enterprises affiliated to local governments.

In such an environment SMEs often turn to family financing, underground banks and loan sharks to fund their operations. They are forced to pay eye-watering interest rates well into double-digits. By contrast, the average rate at a retail pawnshop is usually much lower.

Step inside the retail unit of an upscale pawnbroker like Shanghai Hualian Pawn or Beijing’s Huaxia Pawnshop today and you’ll see the usual assortment of watches and jewellery that were common 20 years ago. But peer into an office behind the counter and you might well overhear negotiations for a loan in exchange for the keys to a luxury car or apartment deed. The average loan at a Chinese pawnbroker is about US$16,000 (RMB 100,000) versus US$150 in the US.

The industry is small compared to other shadow banking channels, but growing. China had 6,833 pawnshops at the end of September 2013 with a loan balance of US$11.83 billion, according to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, citing statistics from the Ministry of Commerce. Industry revenue rose 5.1% year-on-year in 2013 while profits climbed 3.6%, according to state media reports. But with policymakers keeping a close grip on credit growth and mounting scrutiny of informal lending rising, pawnshops could see a jump in demand for their lending services from business owners finding it harder to get cash.

As this begins to happen it might push up the cost of borrowing. Interest rates at some pawnbrokers can already go as high as 35% for a six month loan. That could attract more investors to the market. Pawnshops are funded by a combination of bank loans, trust companies, individual investors, private firms and SOEs, and – illegally – by individual depositors. Yet this murky market also comes with inevitable risks. In January, a pawnbroker and former official in Hainan province was arrested for defrauding investors of some US$132.24 million.

For now pawnbrokers remain a small part of the credit system. There are opportunities to grow but those are limited by the fact that in order for borrowers to get a loan they need to have something to trade in. Many struggling firms pledged the family silver a long time ago.

A bigger role for pawnbrokers could be to serve as a canary in the coal mine to flag incoming risks in the shadow banking sector. The short-term duration of the majority of pawn shop loans may provide some early warning signals of which high-risk borrowers can’t repay their debts."

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Northern Vertex Mining - Presentation - Apr14
www.northernvertex.com/i/pdf/Northern_Vertex_Corporate_Prese…

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"Demand for Vanadium "to" Double, in Next Decade" - II - May 15, 2014
http://investorintel.com/rare-earth-intel/demand-vanadium-wi…

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Offshore Magazin - May14
http://digital.offshore-mag.com/offshoremag/201405#pg1

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OTC 2014 New Technology Awards - OM - Apr 28, 2014
www.offshore-mag.com/articles/slideshow/2014/04/otc-new-tech…

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"Junior Sector Investors Turn to 'De-Risked Cash-Flowing Stories' " - E.com - May 15, 2014

- Etienne Moshevich -
www.equities.com/editors-desk/investing-strategies/buy-hold-…

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Iron ore price crashes to $100, on China steel crisis; Iron ore price gives up 2% on Friday falling to a 21-month low, as Chinese steel price drops to record low - M.com - May 16, 2014

- F. Els -
www.mining.com/iron-ore-price-crashes-to-100-56523/?utm_sour…

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Riesiger Dino entdeckt, Forscher finden größte bislang bekannte Saurier-Art, die "möglicherweise größten Tiere, die je über die Erde gestampft seien" - W/DPA, TRELEW - May 16, 2014
http://web.de/magazine/wissen/tiere/18944954-sensationsfund-…

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Zitat von Popeye82: BioSyent - Releases Q2 +Six Month Results: Six Month Sales Increase 57% +Profit Before Tax Up 68% - Aug 22, 2013
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsd…


BioSyent Pharma "Signs Exclusive Licence +Distribution Agreement for a New Women's Health Product Already Approved by Health Canada", 2014 Launch "Planned" - Oct 1, 2013
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsd…


BioSyent Pharma Signs 'Exclusive Licence +Distribution Agreement' for a New Gastrointestinal Health Product, "Already Approved by Health Canada, `14 Launch "Planned" " - Mar 4, 2014
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsd…


BioSyent Releases Q4 +Full Year `13 Results: Full Year Sales Increase 55%, Net Income Up 25%, 3 Year CAGR 67%, Q4 Sales Increase 61%, Seventeen consecutive quarters of continued pharmaceutical sales growth - Mar 12, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biosyent-releases-q4-full-2013…

BioSyent Releases 1st Quarter `14 Results, Sales Increase 59%, Net Income After Tax Up 49%, "Eighteen consecutive quarters of continued pharmaceutical sales growth" - May 16, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biosyent-releases-first-quarte…
https://6d898bb6-a-62cb3a1a-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/bi…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Swiss Reject World’s Highest Minimum Wage, Jet Purchase - BB, BERN - May 18, 2014

- Catherine Bosley -
www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-18/swiss-reject-world-s-highe…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.534.457 von Popeye82 am 27.02.14 14:08:42

Zitat von Popeye82: Akers Biosciences - Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock, +Listing on NASDAQ - Jan 23, 2014
www.akersbiosciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/23JAN14_…

Akers Biosciences Starts Clinical Trials for 'PIFA PLUSS Chlamydia Assay', the "world's 1st rapid test for Chlamydia diagnosis using a finger stick blood sample" - Apr 30, 2014
www.akersbiosciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/30APR14_…


Akers Biosciences Signs Distribution Agreement for Infectious Disease +Cholesterol Rapid Tests, in Middle East, Australia, +Singapore, with Thirty Six Strategies General Trading LLC - May 7, 2014
www.akersbiosciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/AKER_36S…


Akers Biosciences Signs Agreement to Market Rapid Tests, in India, with Jai Capital LLC - May 16, 2014
www.akersbiosciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/16May14_…
http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/AMDA-2AXZNZ/298810417…
www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/123610/?popup=true
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9986923
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9884692

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"How to stop big companies , from leaving the U.S." - FY/R - May 15, 2014

- Rick Newman -
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/how-to-stop-big-…

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Nanotech pits copper against cancer, A team of researchers have made an accidental discovery with copper that 'could' permanently change the treatment of cancer - MA/UoA/JoBN/CfSA/M.com, ARLINGTON - May 19, 2014

- B. Hagemann -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/nanotech-pits-copper-against…
www.mining.com/copper-based-experiment-leads-academic-to-fin…

" A team of researchers have made an accidental discovery at the University of Texas at Arlington, one which could permanently change the treatment of cancer.

Professor Wei Chen, a physicist and co-director of the Centre for Security Advances via Applied Nanotechnology, made his discovery while in the process of developing a light-emitting nanoparticle for detecting radiation for security purposes.

He found that a copper-cysteamine complex, which was created by him in a laboratory, would emit a toxic by-product when exposed to X-rays.

This toxin is called Singlet Oxygen, and it is naturally produced through photosynthesis in the leaves of plants.

Singlet oxygen is utilised in Photodynamic Therapy, or Photochemotherapy.

Photodynamic Therapy is a treatment for cancer, in which singlet oxygen kills malignant cells by becoming toxic when exposed to light.

Professor Chen found that his nanoparticles significantly slowed tumour growth when combined with X-ray exposure, in experiments conducted on breast and prostate cancer cells.

The new nanoparticle, now dubbed Cu-Cy, has low toxicity to healthy cells.

Chen has said that the findings are promising, and is heading a federally funded cancer research program.

“This new idea is simpler and better than previous photodynamic therapy methods,” he said.

“You don’t need as many steps.

“This material alone can do the job.”

Chen’s paper is expected to appear in the August edition of the Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology. "

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Catalysts mimic platinum in renewable energy technologies, MIT team develops a process to create inexpensive catalysts that can replace platinum catalysts in renewable energy technologies - MA/MIT - May 19, 2014

- K. Gomez -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/catalysts-mimic-platinum-in-…

" The rapid depletion of unsustainable resources has sparked global research on renewable-energy technologies, such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and lithium-air batteries.

Unfortunately there is a common unsustainable thread that links these burgeoning technologies: a dependence on platinum-group metals (PGMs).

These elements — platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and osmium — are the six least-abundant in the Earth’s lithosphere, yet are the most stable and active catalysts.

Even with efficient recycling, numerous studies have indicated that the Earth simply does not contain enough PGMs to support a global renewable-energy economy. Thus, PGMs can be considered unsustainable resources that are currently needed to enable renewable energy technologies.

MIT researchers believe is is possible to replace PGMs with metals that are more plentiful.

Rather than finding new materials to replace PGMs in specific reactions, is it possible to modify the electron density of earth-abundant early transition metals [groups IV to VI on the periodic table] to catalytically mimic the PGMs.

Tungsten, with six valence electrons, can be electronically modified to mimic platinum, which has 10 valence electrons, by reacting it with carbon (four valence electrons) to give the ceramic material tungsten carbide (WC).

WC is indeed platinum-like, and able to catalyze important thermo- and electrocatalytic reactions that tungsten metal cannot.

Importantly, tungsten is more than three orders of magnitude more abundant than platinum in the Earth’s crust, making it a viable material for a global renewable-energy economy.

While platinum nanoparticles are relatively easy to synthesize, until now, there have been no known methods to synthesize WC nanoparticles less than 5 nanometers and devoid of surface impurities.

Tungsten carbide forms at very high temperatures, typically over 800 degrees Celsius. These high temperatures cause nanoparticles to sinter into large microparticles with low surface areas.

Methods to date that alleviate this agglomeration instead result in nanoparticles that are covered with excess surface carbon. These surface impurities greatly reduce, or completely eliminate, the catalytic activity of WC.

To solve this problem, the MIT team developed a “removable ceramic coating method” by coating colloidally dispersed transition-metal oxide nanoparticles with microporous silica shells.

At high temperatures, they show that reactant gases, such as hydrogen and methane, are able to diffuse through these silica shells and intercalate into the encapsulated metal oxide nanoparticles.

This transforms the oxide nanoparticles into transition metal carbide (TMC) nanoparticles, while the silica shells prevent both sintering and excess carbon deposition.

Next steps include the synthesis of other bimetallic TMCs, as well as transition metal nitride (TMN) nanoparticles. The team is investigating these materials for other electrocatalytic reactions as well as thermal catalytic reactions, such as hydrodeoxygenation for biomass reforming. "

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Burkina Faso approves manganese mega mine - MA/R/BRW/MW, OUAGADOUGOU - May 19, 2014

- Cole Latimer -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/burkina-faso-approves-mangan…
www.mineweb.com/mineweb/content/en/mineweb-fast-news?oid=241…
www.brw.com.au/p/brw-lounge/slump_list_exit_frank_timis_lose…

"Pan African Minerals $1 billion Burkina Faso Tambao manganese mine has been approved.

The mine, which is located on the country’s border with Niger and Mali, is believed to contain more than 100 million tonnes of manganese and will be the largest manganese mine in the world once operational, according to Reuters.

Pan African Minerals Romanian Australian head Frank Timis explained that with this latest approval, the “project will happen in the next three years and will require an investment of nearly $1 billion”.

While Pan African Minerals won exploration sites in 2012 it has only now been awarded the permits.

Production at the operation is slated for around three million tonnes annually.

It will begin producing in July, with shipments by road kicking off in October. "

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"Revolutionizing the Utility Model in New York" - CT/TVSI, NEW YORK - May 16, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/16/revolutionizing-utility-m…

"On the heels of New York’s historic commitment to develop ten times more solar, the state is continuing to think big and bold when it comes to transforming its energy landscape.

This week, the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) kicked off a major proceeding called ‘Reforming the Energy Vision’ (REV) that aims to fundamentally rethink how electric utilities do business (details here). The main thrust is to move towards an energy landscape that is increasingly decentralized with consumers playing a more active role in climate-friendly energy decisions.

Rethinking the century-old utility paradigm continues to be a hot topic as growing consumer demand for solar and other distributed energy resources raises fundamental challenges and questions. And New York regulators want to take these questions head-on and make bold changes to support the energy future that New Yorkers want for their state. “Business as usual just doesn’t cut it anymore,” suggested Public Service Commission Chair Audrey Zibelman, as quoted in a recent New York Times editorial.

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. New Yorkers want more clean, renewable energy powering their homes, businesses and communities – as stated by Zibelman, our outdated utility system is simply not designed to support that local, decentralized and clean energy.

We need a new utility model that’s built from the ground up to allow New Yorkers to take action into their own hands and repower their state with sunshine and other clean energy resources. As this process unfolds before the PSC, we believe state regulators should pay special attention to these three goals as they’re considering what comes next:

- Build a more inclusive clean energy marketplace that allows and even encourages direct customer participation.

- Design an energy marketplace that properly recognizes and rewards the very real value of that clean, local power to the state’s grid, public health, environment, and economy.

- Ensure that existing programs – like NY-Sun, the Renewable Portfolio Standard, Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard and Systems Benefit Program – can continue to fulfill their purpose of successful market transformation in the new energy marketplace.


The PSC will be deliberating the REV over the coming months, and likely years. We are happy to see the agency starting by designing an inclusive and transparent process that will give stakeholders like Vote Solar the opportunity to weigh in along the way. We look forward to participating in this exciting visioning process with our own focus on empowering New Yorkers to go solar. "

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The "Future of Electric Powered Public Transit is 'Here' " - CT - May 16, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/16/the-future-of-electric-po…

"If Tesla is the undisputed leader of electric cars, then Proterra is the current holder of that title in the electric powered public transit arena. Not only did a battery-electric bus built by the company recently set a record for the most miles traveled in a day – driving more than 700 miles in a 24 hour period – it did it with an average fuel efficiency of nearly 27 miles per gallon, nearly six times that of a diesel bus and seven times that of CNG.

While the record was set as part of testing conducted on Proterra buses before they are delivered, the bus used for this test is set to go into revenue service in the Southeastern United States within the next few months. In addition, the test was conducted on a route designed to simulate both commuter and central business district routes and drive cycles.

The bus, which ran an average of 29 miles per hour with the HVAC system running, was charged periodically throughout the day, using Proterra’s proprietary fast-charging process. This technology allows a bus to fully charge in less time than it takes to charge a cell phone .

According to Proterra Inc. CEO Garrett Mikita, “this record offers definitive proof that all-electric Proterra buses combine the durability and functionality of conventional buses, while significantly reducing total cost of ownership, fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions. We are even more proud of the fact that we demonstrated this performance using a regular production bus with the same features and performance we build into all our buses.”

Proterra is the only EV bus manufacturer with buses currently in revenue service in the United States. Its buses operate in San Antonio, Worcester, Reno, Stockton, Pomona and Tallahassee, with deliveries scheduled for Nashville and Louisville, among others. Based on the strong performance of its buses, Proterra has earned repeat orders from several agencies and played a key role in spurring the interest in and growth of EV transit throughout the country.

The company has backing from a strong group of investors, including KPBC and GM Ventures. "

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Tensions Escalate in the South China Sea - E.com/IG - May 19, 2014
www.equities.com/editors-desk/international-investing/asia/t…

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IEA report confirms CCS critical, but too slow; The International Energy Agency(IEA) has published the 4th volume of its Energy Technology Perspectives report, which concludes that business-as-usual is not an option if we are to transition to a sustainable energy future - CCJ/IEA/ZEP - May 14, 2014
www.carboncapturejournal.com/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=3455
www.iea.org/Textbase/npsum/ETP2014SUM.pdf
www.zeroemissionsplatform.eu/library/publication/240-me2.htm…

"The report underlines that Carbon Capture and Storage has a critical role to play in decarbonizing the power sector and energy intensive industries as well as supporting energy efficiency.

Speaking after the publication of the report, Dr. Graeme Sweeney, ZEP Chairman, said, “We commend the IEA for this comprehensive report that reiterates the value of CCS in the mitigation of CO2 emissions. The report’s conclusions come at a crucial time in EU energy policy discussions on ensuring security of supply for Europe, while staying in line with our emission reduction objectives. Following recent political developments in its eastern neighbourhood, the EU faces an uncertain energy future. It is clear that we must increasingly look towards our indigenous energy sources – CCS plays an essential role in enabling this.”

“The IEA has made clear that CCS is crucial for decarbonizing large-scale fossil fuel use for power generation and in energy-intensive industry. The agency previously concluded that in principle this technology can reduce full life-cycle CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel combustion at power stations and industrial sites by 65-85%. Moreover, by providing flexible back-up power, CCS is an essential complement to renewables and energy efficiency,” Sweeney added.

Yet, the IEA has confirmed, as ZEP has often pointed out, that the deployment of CCS is occurring too slowly due to high costs and a lack of political and financial commitment. Increased progress in CCS research, development and demonstration is needed to ensure cost-competitiveness and timely deployment.

“Based on ZEP’s own analysis, if we act now, with the right investment framework and support measures, CCS can become commercially available post 2030. The next step is to scale up to large, integrated projects, which have a huge potential to drive down costs. This is achievable through the introduction of transitional support measures and the creation of a level playing field with other low carbon technologies. Ultimately, the EU must embed CCS in its energy security strategy and 2030 energy and climate framework,” Dr. Sweeney concluded. "

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The White House's Climate Assessment Heats Up The Discussion About Nuclear Power, Last week, the Obama Administration unveiled the enormous 3rd National Climate Assessment, Climate Change Impacts in the United States(the “Assessment”). The Assessment has received some modest criticisms from libertarian think tank Cato Institute, and others. And of course, energy interests across the spectrum—coal, gas, oil, biofuel, wind, solar, etc.—are puzzling, over what the report means for the future of energy policy - US.net/F - May 19, 2014
www.forbes.com/sites/michaelkrancer/2014/05/16/the-white-hou…
www.uranium-stocks.net/home/the-white-houses-climate-assessm…

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Rio Tinto to sign $20.000.000.000 deal, to develop Simandou iron ore deposit in Guinea; Mining giant Rio Tinto is 'close' to signing a $20.000.000.000 deal for developing the Simandou mine iron ore deposit in Guinea, which is said to be the world's biggest untapped iron ore deposit in West Africa - MT - May 21, 2014
www.mining-technology.com/news/newsrio-tinto-to-sign-20bn-de…

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Newcrest Mining opens Australia’s largest underground gold mine - MT - May 21, 2014
www.mining-technology.com/news/newsnewcrest-mining-opens-aus…

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Rio Alto Mining - &Sulliden Gold to Combine, "to Create a Leading Americas Focused Mid-Tier Gold Producer" - Max 21, 2014
www.rioaltomining.com/news/index.php?&content_id=210

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"Critical Metals in an Age of Excess: Profiting from Disruption +Un fairness" - DDJ - May 21, 2014

- C. Berry -
www.discoveryinvesting.com/blog/2014/5/19/profiting-from-dis…

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China inks 30-yr, $400.000.000.000 gas supply deal with Russia - SH/TCP, SHANGHAI - May 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/newswire/2014/05/21/china-inks-30-yr…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.662.885 von Popeye82 am 19.03.14 23:54:16

Zitat von Popeye82: SQI Diagnostics - &Algorithme Pharma, a "major global player in Clinical Research +Bioanalysis"; to Develop 'Multiplex Heparin Immunogenicity Assay' - Jan 24, 2013
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2013/sqi-diagnostics-and-alg…


SQI Diagnostics "Provides Update on Commercial Milestones with ' 'Multiple' Global Pharma Projects' " - Jul 30, 2013
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2013/sqi-diagnostics-provide…


Bristol-Myers Sqibb, a "leader in health +personal care, including pharmaceuticals, nutritionals, medical devices +consumer medicine"; "Presentation +Poster, to Highlight SQI's Technology" - Oct 8, 2013
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2013/bristol-myers-squibb-pr…
http://sqidiagnostics.com/sites/default/files/pdf/sqi-immuno…


SQI Diagnostics Announces Agreement with Isis Pharmaceuticals - Oct 31, 2013
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2013/sqi-diagnostics-announc…


SQI Diagnostics Wins Commercial Agreement, with "Global Pharma" - Dec 18, 2013
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2013/sqi-diagnostics-wins-co…
http://sqidiagnostics.com/sites/default/files/resources/pdfs…


SQI Diagnostics Receives Health Canada Medical Device License, for its 'Celiac Test Kit' - Ig_plex® Celiac DGP Panel "simultaneously quantifies peptide +antibody biomarkers, associated with celiac disease"; A. Morris: "This panel "will provide clinicians with a 'valuable +rapid tool' to quantify the levels of multiple key biomarkers, associated with celiac disease. Furthermore, this panel "quantifies both peptide biomarkers +antibody biomarkers simultaneously, highlighting the ability of SQI's platform to detect, measure +subtype a range a protein types within a single multiplexed test, enabling a whole new class of diagnostic combinations to be possible" "; panel operates on the sqid-X™ system, an automated diagnostic analyzer that can process hundreds of patient samples/hour. The Company is filing for regulatory approvals for the Ig_plex Celiac DGP Panel, in additional jurisdictions - Feb 24, 2014
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2014/sqi-diagnostics-receive…


SQI Diagnostics Signs Commercial Agreement, with "Global Pharma Customer", SQI "to Develop 'Custom 21-Plex Protein Microarray' for Drug Epitope Mapping" - Mar 19, 2014
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2014/sqi-diagnostics-signs-c…

SQI Records 1st Revenues, from Sales to 'Global Pharmaceutical Customers' - May 12, 2014
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2014/sqi-records-first-reven…


SQI Diagnostics Hired by 'Global Pharmaceutical Company', "one of the ten largest pharmaceutical companies in the world", to Develop Two Prototype Multiplex Immunoassays for Evaluation, "customer base to date includes 4/50 largest pharmaceutical +biotech companies, which have contracted SQI to develop custom assays for evaluation to facilitate their immunogenicity testing" - May 20, 2014
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2014/sqi-diagnostics-hired-g…
http://my.alphastox.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Edison-Re…
http://sqidiagnostics.com/media/2014/sqi-diagnostics-signs-c…
www.sedar.com/CheckCode.do
www.sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0002100…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.795.257 von Popeye82 am 09.04.14 19:08:10

Zitat von Popeye82: Senomyx - Receives Generally Recognized as Safe(GRAS) Determination for S6973 Sucrose Enhancer; S6973 is a new flavor ingredient that enables up to 50% reduction of sucrose while maintaining the sweet taste of natural sugar - Oct 23, 2009
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Announces Decision by Firmenich to Proceed with Commercial Development of S6973 Sucrose Enhancer - Jan 29, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Announces Corporate Update and Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results; Highlights Include:Firmenich's decision to proceed with commercial development of Senomyx's S6973 Sucrose EnhancerNew commercial launches by Nestlé and Ajinomoto of products that contain Senomyx flavor ingredientsPositioned to conclude development activities for S6821 Bitter Blocker by end-2010 in preparation for regulatory filings - Feb 4, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx announces Recent Progress in Sweet Enhancer and Bitter Blocker Programs; Highlights Include: Identification of the first Fructose Enhancers that provide a "taste proof-of-concept"; Expanded GRAS categories for S6973 Sucrose Enhancer; Advances with new Sucrose EnhancersBitter Blockers: Accelerated timing for S6821 regulatory filing; Development Phase initiated for S0812 - Mar 16, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx +the Coca Cola Company-execute term sheet, regarding the potential continuation and expansion of their flavor technology collaboration - Apr 26, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Signs 'Letter Agreement' with PepsiCo, Regarding Potential Collobaration related to the Discovery, Development +Commercialisation of new Sweet Flavor Ingredients - Jun 24, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx to Collaborate with Firmenich, for Commercial Development of its S6973 Sucrose Enhancer in Beverage Applications - Oct 25, 2010

+ Exclusive worldwide license covers use of S6973 in instant and ready-to-drink milk, tea, and coffee beverages

+ S6973 has demonstrated the ability to reduce up to 50% of the sucrose in a variety of products while maintaining the taste of natural sugar ...
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx &Firmenich extend their Collaboration Regarding Novel Flavors that Provide a Cooling Taste Effect; Collaborative research period extended for two additional years; Taste tests being conducted with promising new cooling flavors - Nov 8, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Announces Expansion of Firmenich Collaboration, to Include Discovery, Development &Commercialisation of Natural Sweet Enhancers; Firmenich rights include natural sweet enhancers for use in all food product fields - Dec 2, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Announces New Development &Commercialization Collaboration with Cadbury Adams USA LLC, a Unit of Kraft Foods Inc. - Jan 3, 2010
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Granted U.S. Patent Covering the Use of S2383, a Highly Effective Enhancer of the Sweetener Sucralose; Further Expands Its Intellectual Property Portfolio Regarding the Discovery, Composition, &Use of Novel Flavor Ingredients; Firmenich SA, a global leader in providing ingredients &flavor systems to major consumer companies, has exclusive worldwide rights to market S2383 as either a stand-alone ingredient or as part of a flavor system in all food &beverage product categories; SVP/CSO: "Our pioneering research @Senomyx represents some of the most innovative work in the field of flavor technology ... We are very pleased with the issuance of this key U.S. patent for one of our sweetness enhancers, &we believe it speaks to Senomyx's leadership in the identification &development of products that can substantially reduce the use of added sweeteners in a broad range of food and beverage applications" - Apr 25, 2011
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx - Granted U.S. Patent Covering the Composition &Use of Novel Bitter Blockers in Foods, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, &other Products; patented bitter blockers can help manufacturers improve taste characteristics of their products - May 11, 2011
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx CEO hints @PepsiCo interest in enhancer to cut HFCS; Flavour ingredients house Senomyx has hinted @PepsiCo's interest in its work on developing an enhancer to reduce high fructose corn syrup(HFCS) levels in beverages +foods by up to 33% - FN - Mar 2, 2012

- Ben Bouckley -
www.foodnavigator.com/Product-Categories/Sweeteners-intense-…


Senomyx - Announces Regulatory Approvals for S6973, S2383, S6821, &S7958, in many International markets - Jul 9, 2012
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx - Receives Generally Recognized as Safe(GRAS) Determination, for New S9632 Flavor Ingredient; K. Snyder: "S9632 provides Senomyx with an important new commercial "opportunity". The rising consumer focus on health +wellness has increased the demand for foods +beverages with reduced calories. S9632 "is a solution for manufacturers "seeking to create new offerings that meet this need", but retain the taste consumers enjoy" " - Oct 1, 2012

+ S9632 is a new flavor ingredient with modifying properties that restores the taste profile in products that have reduced sucrose

+ GRAS status allows S9632 to be used in a broad range of products in the U.S. +elsewhere ...
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx - Announces Approval of its Savory Flavors +S2383 Flavor Ingredient, In the European Union - Oct 9, 2012
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


SENOMYX - Announces Receipt of Generally Recognized as Safe(GRAS) Determination, for new Sweetmyx™ Flavor Ingredient - Mar 11, 2014

+ The new Sweetmyx flavor ingredient maintains the taste of reduced-sugar products

+ GRAS status allows usage in a broad range of foods & beverages, in the U.S. +elsewhere ...
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…


Senomyx Enters Into Research Agreement With PepsiCo, the "2nd largest food +beverage company in the world" To Identify New 'Salt Flavor Modifiers', Partnership "Focused on 'New Ingredients, to Reduce Salt in Product' " - Apr 9, 2014
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…

Senomyx Announces Two-Year Extension of Sweet Program Collaboration with PepsiCo - May 19, 2014
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.601.965 von Popeye82 am 10.03.14 22:33:56

Zitat von Popeye82: NanoStruck Technologies - Announces Completion of Trial Period With Food Specialties; R. Morley: "Thank you NanoStruck. We are very pleased with the results of your work. We "have graduated, guided by your knowledge, from a primitive wastewater treatment system to one that exceeds our expectations. You showed us how to use most of the equipment we had already installed with a small addition which you built just to meet our needs. The improvement has been wonderful." We "know the municipality is still monitoring our effluent regularly, but we have received no more notifications from them" "; NanoStruck has the "right technology +people to not only clean the most contaminated waters, but to also recover various types of precious metals", a "powerful suite of proprietary nano-biotechnology Solutions, that can transform even the most contaminated waters into pure, safe, +drinkable water, for "a fraction of expected costs." It is "a radical disruptive discovery; the result of relentless research +engineering." We "are now able to provide green solutions to water purification, restoration +contamination problems globally." ... Our products "do not require expensive infrastructure or specialized processes; they are simple to use +some of the most powerful +safe solutions "on earth" " - Nov 15, 2013
www.marketwatch.com/story/nanostruck-announces-completion-of…


Mining World Article - MW - Nov13(S.10++)
http://miningworld.com/online/mw-vol2-iss1/


NanoStruck Technologies Appoints Somail S. Bains as Chair Of Advisory Board, a director of bid operations @Xerox, a "Fortune500 Company" - Nov 22, 2013
http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/newsStoryPopup.go?story…


Water filtration company " "targeting " "estimated" $1.000.000.000.000 worth of precious metals, sitting in old mining sites" - M.com - Feb 3, 2014

- Ana Komnenic -
ww.mining.com/canadian-water-filtration-company-targeting-es…


NanoStruck Announces "as much as" 96% Recovery of 9.1 GMS/Ton, from Tailing Samples, "much higher than expected by industry observers", NanoStruck is in discussions with the owners of the source site regarding potential contracts for processing the mine tailings @the source site; head assays +sampling were done by SGS SA +optical microscopic study performed by Petrolab Ltd, to verify the representativeness of the tailing samples as well as percentage of precious metal contained in them. Recovery rates +processes used were also monitored +verified by certified 3rd party experts +laboratory testing, including electron microscope analysis; The value of precious metals left in mine tailings in `12 "alone" by mining companies, such as Anglo American Plc(LON: AAL), Barrick Gold Corp.(TSX: ABX, NYSE: ABX), Goldcorp Inc.(TSX: G, NYSE: GG) +Rio Tinto Group(ASX: RIO), was 'estimated' to be ~US$20.000.000.000, @current market prices. Of that, gold represented >80% of the value, with ~360 tons of gold left behind in tailings, due to their micronic size, complex minerology as well as political +environmental concerns related to cyanide leaching; NanoStruck’s environmentally conscious approach did not involve the use of cyanide leaching. All chemicals +organic substances used were recycled +reused. More details on the refractory gold tailing samples +specifics of the results will be published in the weeks ahead, along with 'highlights' from an environmental impact study, as well as a volumetrics +grade survey; Bundeep Singh Rangar: "We are very excited to announce these 'tremendously' high recovery rates, involving non-cyanide hydrometallurgy +nanotechnology based processes, "that "could" be transformative for the mining industry "."; Brian Mok: "High value refractory ore +tailings " "would" be very well suited for this process, as well as jurisdictions where the use of toxic materials, such as cyanide is undesirable or unacceptable" " - Feb 7, 2014
www.financialpost.com/markets/news/NanoStruck+Announces+Reco…







NanoStruck TV Interview on BNN Commodities Show, with Andrew Bell - Feb 14, 2014
www.bnn.ca/Shows/Commodities.aspx
http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/newsStoryPopup.go?story…


Nanostruck Signs 'Letter of Intent' With TNM, To Recover Gold +Silver; LOI is "to 'explore' the "potential" of TNM engaging NanoStruck to recover gold +silver from TMN’s tailings material, using the NanoMet Technology @TNM’s Noche Buena Mine site, located in Zacatecas state, 10 kilometers northeast of Goldcorp’s Peñasquito Mine. The Noche Buena mine began operations sometime between `26 +`30 +was worked continuously until `92, when it was shut down due to the collapse of metal prices"; B. Mok: "This "is a great "opportunity" for NanoStruck to demonstrate its technology +expertise in the mine tailings industry"."; Bundeep Singh Rangar: "A "credible counter-party 'greatly' accelerates the development, +go-to-market strategy of our 'unique' mine tailings processing technology"." - Feb 18, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nanostruck-signs-letter-intent…


NanoStruck Announces Nano Africa +New World Sanitations Cooperation, "whereby NWS intends to increase sales of its sanitation system, which utilizes NanoStruck's NanoClear Filters, as well as Nano Africa marketing +promoting NanoStruck’s NanoPure water purification +NanoMet precious metal retrieval systems in South Africa"; NWS has developed a sewage digester unit, that is designed to reduce water usage for a family of five to 300 liters/year, while an average family uses between 70.000 liters to 90.000 liters of water, to flush their toilet/year. An environmentally conscious system, it uses no outside sources of water or power +is especially suitable for areas where there is no sewage system. NanoStruck's nano polymer based NanoClear filtration system is "a critical component of NWS' digester unit, +gives NWS a competitive edge in the South African market". It "is anticipated that NWS "shall require" @least 5.000 NanoClear filters in `14; Nano Africa is "in dialogue with a number of companies in South Africa, who are interested in utilizing NanoStruck’s NanoPure water purification System +NanoMet precious metal recovery technologies"; J. Graupe: "This "broad cooperation further builds the relationship between NanoStruck +his companies +enhances Nano Africa's ability to introduce +market NanoStruck’s innovative solutions, into the water purification +mining industries in South Africa"; Bundeep Singh Rangar: "Nano Africa +NWS are trusted partners, that have identified several business opportunities for NanoStruck. Their understanding of local complexities helps de-risk our plans in South Africa, which is an important market for our growth" - Feb 25, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nanostruck-announces-nano-afri…


NanoStruck Signs Wastewater Treatment 'Letter of Intent' for Mexico’s El Tuito, to treat wastewater from the municipality of Cabo Corrientes in Mexico; parties "are in dialogue for the treatment of household residual water, which contains food, biodegradable matter, kitchen waste +organic materials. The Company’s NanoPure solution uses chemical-free processes +proprietary nano powders, that can be customised to remove such contaminants"; Homero Romero Amaral: "NanoStruck’s NanoPure technology is a proven solution for the treatment of residual water in an environmentally friendly way. Its low energy consumption means it also maintains a low carbon footprint" - Mar 10, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nanostruck-signs-wastewater-tr…

NanoStruck Signs Sale Agreement with Buttcon for GO Transit, the "regional public transit service for the Greater Toronto +Hamilton Area, with routes extending to communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. GO Transit carries >65.000.000 passengers/year, in an extensive network of train +bus services, that spans >11.000 square kilometres", Facility; New Sales Contract, Wastewater Treatment Plant to Be Supplied to GO Transit, New Sector for Revenue Generation Identified; contract is for the supply of a plant to treat wastewater @the GO Transit Halton Hills Bus Facility just outside Toronto, Ontario. The plant, which utilizes NanoStruck’s 'proprietary NanoPure technology', removes aliphatic +aromatic hydrocarbons, oils, grease, xylene, benzene, toluene +phosphates from detergents, all of which are present in the wastewater produced @the GO Transit facility, as a result of pressure washing of buses +trucks. The objective is to meet or exceed environmental standards, for the release of the water or re-use it for washing the buses; Bundeep Singh Rangar: "We are delighted to collaborate with a company that works closely with the regional public transit service for the Greater Toronto +Hamilton Area" - May 20, 2014
www.nanostruck.com/cmsUploads/press/files/20140519NSKNewSale…


NanoStruck Signs Maintenance Agreement With Metrolinx, which "is working to provide residents +businesses in the Greater Toronto +Hamilton Area with a transportation system that is modern, efficient +integrated" - May 21, 2014
www.nanostruck.com/cmsUploads/press/files/20140521NSKAgreeme…
www.sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=7&issuerNo=0002556…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.705.441 von Popeye82 am 26.03.14 12:29:59

Zitat von Popeye82: Highfield Resources - Taylor Collison Initiates Coverage - Nov 2, 2012
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/ReportTaylorCollison02Nov…


Highfield deliver maiden JORC Mineral Resource, for the Javier Potash Project, Northern Spain - Oct 8, 2013

+ Maiden JORC Inferred Resources estimate of 163.200.000 tonnes of sylvinite @10.9% K2O(17.3% KCl) for Javier Project

+ The infill +step-out drilling campaign that commenced in Jul ´13 is "aimed" @upgrading +expanding the current Inferred Resource, beyond the limits of historical drilling

+ The "Exploration Target*" of 250.000.000 -400.000.000 tonnes of sylvnite ranging in grade between 9% -12% K2O "supports the "potential" upside, in the drilling campaign"

+ JORC resource estimates "expected" for the Company´s additional Spanish projects over the coming months ...
http://highfieldresources.com/pdfs/HighfieldDeliversMaidenIn…


Javier Potash Project -Initial Production Target - Investor Presentation - Oct 9, 2013

+ Work commenced on "target mine", of 4.600.000t/a of sylvinite ore

+ Underground conventional mine accessed via a decline proposed

+ Initial mine engineering work commenced

+ Basic engineering for processing plant prepared

+ Preliminary transport study for 3.000.000 tonnes of finished product completed

+ Development timeline sees Definitive Feasibility Study completed, in 2014
...
http://highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/InvestorPresentationJa…


Arrowhead BID Initiates Coverage - Oct 15, 2013
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/ReportArrowhead15Oct13.pd…


Numis Securities Initiates Coverage - Oct 16, 2013
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/ReportNumisSecurities16Oc…


Maiden Pintano Potash Project JORC Mineral Resource Estimate -of 187.000.000 tonnes of sylvinite @11.2% K2O(17.8% KCl), "covering only a small percentage of the entire project area" - Nov 20, 2013

+ Maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 187.000.000 tonnes of sylvinite @11.2% K2O(17.8% KCl)

+ The Mineral Resource estimate covers a small percentage of the entire project area(12 kms2 of project area of 125 kms2)1

+ Drilling campaign to start in Jan ´14 Quarter aimed @upgrading +expanding the Mineral Resource estimate

+ Project provides scale upside to Javier potash project, where a drilling campaign is underway designed to upgrade the existing JORC Mineral Resource estimate ...
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/MaidenPintanoPotashProjec…


Javier Drilling Delivers New Vipasca Project Area - Nov 29, 2013
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/JavierProjectDrillingDeli…


Canaccord Genuity Initiates Coverage - Feb 13, 2014
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/ReportCanaccordGenuity13F…


PFS for Javier Potash Project in Final Stages - Mar 27, 2014

+ Final Draft of Javier Project PFS being peer reviewed

+ Results of Javier Project PFS expected to be released early in June Quarter

+ JORC compliant Resource estimate being completed for Sierra del Perdón Project

+ Drilling campaign commenced @Pintano Project

+ Three investigation permits granted in current Quarter ...
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/PFSForJavierPotashProject…

Upgraded JORC Compliant Resource Estimate for Javier Project: 268.000.000 tonnes @11.2% K2O/17.8% KCl M/I/I, 'Significant potential upside' remains in unexplored areas of the Project, PFS for Project to be released shortly - May 16, 2014
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/UpgradedJORCCompliantReso…


Canaccord Genuity Update: Grade Up, Tonnes up @Javier - May 19, 2014
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/ReportCanaccordGenuity19M…




Highfield Resoruces Delivers 'Compelling PFS' for Javier Potash Project - May 20, 2014

+ Post tax NPV10 of US$1.060.000.000

+ Post tax, unlevered IRR of 48.4%, with EBITDA in 1st year of full production estimated @$US235.000.000

- A high grade resource of 154.000.000t @12.9% K2O(21.5% K60 product), prepared by Agapito Associates, derived from the 268.000.000 tonnes JORC Mineral Resource estimate

+ Initial 20 year mine life, commencing in `16, with 'significant potential upside' from recent drilling success

+ An average production target of 860.000 tonnes of potash(K60 product)/annum

+ `16 FOB Vancouver potash price reference of $384/tonne(nominal)

+ Pre-production capital cost estimated @<US$250.000.000(from total capital cost estimate of US$307.900.000), with 94.5% of physical capital cost estimates supported by Spanish contractor budget pricing ...
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/HighfieldDeliversCompelli…


GMP Securities: Initiation of coverage - May 22, 2014
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/ReportGMPSecurities20May1…
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/UpdatedJavierPotashProjec…
www.highfieldresources.com.au/pdfs/QuarterlyActivitiesReport…

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E. coli, a bacteria that lives in the intestines, found in highest abundance in placenta - SH/UPI/STM, HOUSTON - May 21, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/05/21/e-coli-a-b…

"The placenta, once thought to be sterile, contains a unique placental microbiome -- an aggregate of microorganisms -- bacteria, viruses and fungi -- on the surface and in deep layers of tissue.

Dr. Kjersti Aagaard, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, said the findings provide insight on the structure of the placental microbial community, its organisms and its impact on pregnancy.

"After we completed our studies of the vaginal microbiome in pregnancy, we noted that the most abundant microbes in the mom's vagina were not what populated the baby's intestinal microbiome," Aagaard said in a statement.

"We reasoned that there must be another source 'seeding' the infant's gut at birth, so we sought to examine the placenta."

E. coli, a bacteria that lives in the intestines of healthy individuals, was the species with the highest abundance in most individuals, while Prevotella tannerae and non-pathogenic Neisseria species, both species of the oral cavity, were also detected in highest abundance.

"Interestingly, when we looked very thoroughly at the placenta in relation to many other sites of the body, we found that the placental microbiome does not bear many similarities to microbiomes closest in terms of anatomic location," Aagaard said.

"Specifically, it is not much like the vaginal or intestinal microbiome, but rather is most similar to the oral microbiome."

The placental microbiome is also unique based on whether a preterm birth occurred, the researchers found.

"Exposure of the fetus to a placental microbiome may have fundamental implications for early human development and the physiology of pregnancy," said study co-author Dr. James Versalovic, a professor of pathology at Baylor and head of pathology at Texas Children's Hospital.

The findings were published in the journal Science Translational Medicine."

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.523.877 von Popeye82 am 26.02.14 01:49:30

Zitat von Popeye82: Bassari Resources - Resource Upgrade -to 1.000.000 Ounces @2.6 g/t Gold I/I - Makabingui Gold Project - Dec 4, 2012
www.bassari.com.au/bassari/skillsEDIT/clientuploads/88/04121…


"High Grade, Strong Cashflow, Quick Payback Makabingui Gold" - Feb 26, 2014

"HLs":

+ "High gold grade, high processing recovery, strong cash flow, low capital cost, +significant infrastructure already established"

+ Study "demonstrates robust economics +technically viable project"

+ Conventional open-cut mining, from four high grade pits

+ " 'Simple processing path', with gravity & Carbon In Leach(CIL)"


+ Study summary, @US$1200/oz gold price:

- Annual production ~ 50.000 ounces
- Gold grade to the mill >6.0g/t gold
- High recovery >95%
- Cash Cost(C1) ~$700/oz
- Processing rate ~300kt/a
- Payback well within 12 months


+ Existing infrastructure +previous operating experience in country "enables
production to be fast tracked"

+ "Significant upside" –"Much larger potential, from within existing gold resource +across 'extensive land package' "

+ Senegal –"Stable democratic country, modern mining code, supporting development of mining industry" ...
www.bassari.com.au/skillsEDIT/clientuploads/88/260214%20Maka…

Bassari 'Fast Tracking Development, of its Makabingui Gold Project', Definitive Feasibility Study on track for completion Q2, `14 - May 22, 2014
www.bassari.com.au/skillsEDIT/clientuploads/88/220514%20Maka…
www.bassari.com.au/skillsEDIT/clientuploads/88/221113%20Pres…
www.bassari.com.au/skillsEDIT/clientuploads/88/300414%20Marc…
www.bassari.com.au/skillsEDIT/clientuploads/88/310314%20AR%2…

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China, India gold investment demand plunges, 55% - M.com/WGC - May 20, 2014

- F. Els -
www.mining.com/china-india-gold-investment-demand-plunges-55…
www.gold.org/sites/default/files/GDT_Q1_2014_v3.pdf

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China defense ministry denies US hacking allegations - CER/WSJ/CDM - May 21, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65736

"China's Defense Ministry issued a blanket denial on Tuesday in its first response to hacking charges filed by US attorneys on Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The US has accused five Chinese military officials with hacking US companies for commercial gain. "Government and military had never taken part in any acts to steal commercial secrets via the internet," Spokesman Geng Yansheng said in a statement on the ministry's website. Also on Tuesday, China's official Xinhua news agency said the Foreign Ministry had summoned Max Baucus, the US ambassador, to lodge "a solemn representation with the US side" over the matter. "

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China to allow local government bond sales - CER/R/NDRC - May 21, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65728

"China's top economic planning body signaled it would let local governments directly sell municipal bonds for the first time, Reuters reported, citing a Tuesday statement by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on its website.

Chinese media previously reported that Beijing was set to allow direct bond sales for ten governments including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangdong. The NDRC statement did not refer to these plans, but said China will create a financing system for local governments that will let the sale of municipal bonds be a major source of funding. Opaque financing vehicles will also be phased out. "

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China "considering rare earth export tax increase" - MA/SAoT/SC/CD/MoF - May 22, 2014

- Dorothy Kosich -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/china-considering-rare-earth…

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Port Hedland strike to cost iron-ore miners A$100.000.000, a day –BHP; Mining giant BHP Billiton has warned that a possible industrial action @the port of Port Hedland could have severe consequences for Australia’s exports +could damage the country’s reputation. BHP iron-ore president Jimmy Wilson was responding to a threat from the Maritime Union of Australia(MUA), that tugboat operations planned to down tools in a dispute with Teekay Marine - MW, PERTH - May 21, 2014

- E. Swanepoel -
www.miningweekly.com/article/port-hedland-strike-to-cost-iro…

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Lamar Smith has conducted more hearings about aliens than climate change - SH/UPI, WASHINGTON - May 22, 2014
www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/05/22/lamar-smit…

"The House committee for Science, Space, and Technology has held more hearings on finding extraterrestrial life than the repercussions of climate change.

Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, chairman of the committee is a known climate change skeptic. In the 113th Congress, Smith has held 15 hearings with three on the subject of finding evidence of extraterrestrial life and two on the repercussions of climate change.

Smith is not the only one at fault. During this Congress, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has held only one hearing on climate change, and the House Natural Resources Committee has not yet addressed the issue in this Congress.

There are several climate change skeptics and deniers on the science committee. Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wisc., has called evidence on climate change an "international scientific fraud."

The Senate side, though not as rife with climate change skeptics, has not done much more.

The Senate Commerce Science and Space Subcommittee has only held one hearing on climate change. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee addressed it last in 2012. Leading the pack, he Environment and Public Works Committee has held three hearings in the 113th Congress. "

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Delivery of China's 1st commercial airliner delayed - CER/SCMP - May 22, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65741

"Commercial Aircraft Corp of China's (Comac) Chief Financial Officer Tian Min said at a media briefing on Wednesday that the maiden flight of China's first large commercial passenger jet, the C919, will be delayed until the end of next year, with planes expected to be delivered to buyers in 2018, South China Morning Post reported.

The 168-seat C919 had been expected to make its maiden flight this year, before delivery to buyers in 2016. The delay reflects the difficulties China has faced in its efforts to make a large aircraft able to compete with jets produced by global aviation giants Airbus and Boeing. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.824.235 von Popeye82 am 15.04.14 03:07:07

Zitat von Popeye82: TNG - JORC Resource Increase Mount Peake Project -to 160.000.000t grading 0.3% V2O5, 5.0% TiO2 &23.0% Fe I/I - Oct 12, 2011

HL:

+ Updated Indicated &Inferred Resource of 160Mt grading 0.3% V2O5, 5.0% TiO2 &23.0% Fe

+ 70% of the resource, or 112Mt, in the Indicated category, available for conversion to Ore Reserves

+ High-grade zone identified along entire strike length of the deposit – grades >0.7% V2O5, 38% Fe, 12% Ti02.

+ Deposit remains open to the east – with new targets to be drilled before year-end

+ Significant Exploration Target1 -of 500.000.000 -700.000.000t with a grade range of 0.2-0.4% V2O5

+ Optimisation work proceeding well for commencement of pilot plant test work

+ Legal &Financial Due Diligence for transaction with ECE proceeding on schedule ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TNG&E=ASX&N=560916


TNG - NT Government awards "major project Status", for Mount Peake Vanadium-Titanium-Iron Project - Sep 25, 2013
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


TNG - acquires 100% of TIVAN Process - Oct 1, 2013
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


TNG - Offshore option for TIVAN processing 'boosts Mount Peake' - Mar 18, 2014

+ Technical review completed to assess the merits of locating the TIVAN® downstream processing plant for Mount Peake concentrates in Malaysia.

+ The review, carried out @AUD1:USD1 exchange rate demonstrates an enhancement to the current view of the pre-tax financial outcomes outlined in the Jul '12 Mount Peake Pre-Feasibility Study, +updated in the Feb '13 Technical Review, including:

– a reduction in capital costs, of A$43.000.000AUD
– a reduction in operating cost, of A$2/tonne
– an increase in net annual cash flow, from A$395.000.000 to A$420.000.000;
– an increase in Net Present Value(NPV8%), from A$2.600.000.000 to A$2.800.000.000; +
– an increase in pre-tax IRR, from 38% to 43%.


+ Projected financial outcomes are further enhanced, by the the effect of the falling AUD exchange rate. @an exchange rate of AUD 0.9: USD1 results showed:

– an increase in pre-tax life-of-mine revenues, from A$13.600.000.000 to A$15.600.000.000;
– an increase in pre-tax net annual cash flow, to A$496.000.000
– an increase in pre-tax Net Present Value(NPV8%), to A$3.398.000.000; +
– an increase in pre-tax IRR, to 46%.


+ International consulting firm ENVIRON engaged, to act as advisor for the
Mount Peake project in Malaysia.

+ Mount Peake Definitive Feasibility Study progressing. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


TNG signs 'MoU' with WOOJIN IND., CO., Ltd, a "leading Korean Vanadium company +one of the world’s leading suppliers of ferro-vanadium +related products", "Encompassing off-take, marketing +assistance with financing" - Mar 28, 2014

+ Non-binding MoU signed with leading Korean ferro-vanadium group WOOJIN IND., CO., Ltd for long-term strategic cooperation.

+ Woojin is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ferro-vanadium +related products.

+ The MoU will consider binding agreements on off-take of the products +by-products from TNG’s Mount Peake Vanadium-Titanium- Iron Project in the NT, including marketing +sales.

+ The agreements will be structured to assist TNG, in securing future financing for Mount Peake. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…


Drill results increase Mount Peake potential, Drilling "shows large area of thick gabbro @the East Target, similar to that which hosts the resource @Mount Peake - Apr 15, 2014

+ Assay results received from RC drilling @key regional magnetic targets @Mount Peake Vanadium Project.

+ Large area of magnetite gabbro, with vanadium +titanium mineralisation outlined @the regional East Target.

+ Mineralised gabbro found to be "up to" 270 m thick.

+ "Potential" for this to be larger than Mount Peake resource, subject to further drill testing

+ Analyses show "potential" for further resource additions.

+ Aquifer drilling positive for the future Mount Peake mine plan. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…

TNG signs Development MoU with POSCO E&C, "part of a global steel giant +world- leader in resource development +construction", for Mount Peake, Encompassing Feasibility Study completion, project construction +development plus potential project finance via K-ECA or Korean Banks - May 23, 2014

+ Non-binding MoU signed with 'leading Korean conglomerate POSCO Engineering +Construction(E&C)', for construction +delivery of the Mount Peake Vanadium-Titanium-Iron Project in the Northern Territory.

+ POSCO E&C is part of the 'multi-billion dollar POSCO Group of companies', a 'global steel giant +world- leader in resource development +construction'.

+ The MoU provides for strategic cooperation to complete +deliver the Mount Peake Definitive Feasibility Study +consider the award of a contract for Engineering, Construction +Development of the Project.

+ POSCO E&C also has the opportunity to assist with financing project delivery, via the Korean Export Credit Agency or Korean Banks ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…
www.brrmedia.com/event/123721/paul-burton-managing-director?…
www.tngltd.com.au/images/tngltd---ifooveseez.pdf
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/tngltd/article.asp?as…

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"Reef Wars" - MAM - May 26, 2014
www.nridigital.com/mine-australia-magazine.html?wv=s%2FMINE%…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.939.502 von Popeye82 am 07.05.14 19:17:24

Zitat von Popeye82: Eco-Tek Group(OTCQB) - Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' with Distributor, for Peru; Eco-Tek "is Dedicated to the development +marketing innovative +cost effective "green" lubrication products, for the transportation, industrial +marine industries, +development by their experienced chemists +engineers with extensive knowledge in the science of lubrication +related studies". Eco-Tek Group Inc. "is dedicated to formulating "cutting edge products", that make a "significant contribution to the reduction of fossil fuel consumption", without sacrificing quality or performance" - Jul 15, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces EPA Certification, of Its Eco-Tek 4 in 1 Fuel Treatment for Gasoline; S. Tunks: " 'Eco-Tek 4 in 1 Fuel Treatment' "effectively cleans +lubricates fuel injectors, fuel pumps +valves, while extending mechanical life, reducing emissions +increasing horsepower +torque." '4 in 1' "can prevent freezing in winter +has been shown to dramatically reduce fuel consumption. Management "believes" the EPA Certification provides a competitive advantage, +"should" benefit Eco-Tek, to gain entry into Big Box retailers, in North America" " - Jul 16, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ep…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Eco-Tek 'ByPass 24 Program', program "combines a blend of Eco-Tek lubricant products with our ByPass Filter System, creating an oil care program 'unique' to the marketplace". Customers who join the program pay a low monthly fee for the ByPass Filter System +receive the system, installation, +all filter supplies, oil +lab reports for a two year period; S. Tunks: "The customer "can experience "up to" $70 dollars savings/month, or more, on oil changes from the 1st month, with no up front cost". Our lubricants "are designed to enhance the engine's reliability, reduce fuel usage +carbon emissions. while our ByPass filter cleans the oil". Our trials "have gone "perfectly", +we are now announcing the program to the public" " - Jul 17, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ec…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Master Distributor Agreement', in Canada - Jul 19, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ma…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Customer Orders, in Peru - Jul 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Agreement With Distributor, for Northern Ontario - Aug 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ag…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Trial Demonstration Order', in Chile - Aug 26, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-tr…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Agreement With Distributor, for Northern Quebec - Sep 16, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ag…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' for Distributor, in Chile - Oct 8, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' with Distributor, for Ukraine - Oct 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Orders, From Manohego Inc. Customers - Oct 28, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order, From Ukraine Distributor - Oct 31, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Successful Test Installations', in Chile - Dec 18, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-su…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Fleet Orders, from Manohego Inc. Customers - Dec 19, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order, From Chile - Dec 19, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces an 'Exclusive Agreement' With a New Distributor, for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota +Montana - Feb 26, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Six 'Eco-Tek Lube Centers', a "banner program designed to help garage owners +auto centre owners promote the environmental +performance benefits of synthetic oil, while increasing their sales +especially their profits"; S. Tunke: "Eco-Tek "provides an attractive awareness program, that assists owners in proving to their customers that using Eco-Tek synthetic products, not only help the environment, they also enhance performance, while saving the motorist "real money". We expect to have >30 program participants in our Toronto area pilot project by this summer. We "hope" to kick-off a national program, later this year"." - Feb 27, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Substantial Order', From Chile - Feb 28, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-su…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces the Establishment of a 'Booked Order Tracking System' - Mar 3, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-es…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 1st Order Shipment to North Central Supply LLC, Our New Distributor for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota +Montana - Apr 16, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-fi…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces 'Exclusive Agreement' With Distributor, for Mexico - Apr 22, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-ex…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces New Order From Global Vu, EcoTek's Distributor in the Ukraine - May 5, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-or…


Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces Large Re-Order from Peru Distributor, ANC Inversiones Generales EIRL - May 7, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-la…

Eco-Tek Worldwide Announces the Establishment of Eco-Tek EU - May 23, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eco-tek-worldwide-announces-es…
www.ecotekworldwide.com/about-us.htm
www.ecotekworldwide.com/online-products.htm
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9621270
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=etek

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Mexico’s government to fund rare earth exploration, The country "sees a growing opportunity for other players, beside China" - SGM/M.com/E/USNAoS/EU - May 23, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/mexicos-government-to-fund-rare-earth-explora…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.741.711 von Popeye82 am 31.03.14 23:29:46

Zitat von Popeye82: Maya Gold &Silver - Acquires the Boumadine Polymetalic Mine(Zn, Pb, Ag +Au) in Morocco, with "historical resources" of 4.096.000tonnes grading 3.8% Zn, 1.5% Pb, 200 g/t Ag(23.900.000 oz) +3.50 g/t Au(418.000 oz), including surface tailings, represents "one of the most 'prospective' mining terrane within the Kingdom of Morocco" - Mar 4, 2013
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-acquires-the-boum…


Maya Announces " "Potential" Quantity +Grade" -of 1.000.000 to 1.200.000 Tonnes Grading Between 360 +380g/t Ag(11.000.000 -14.000.000 Ounces) +1st Underground Drilling Results, @Zgounder - Aug 14, 2013
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-announces-potential-quantity-…


Maya Gold &Silver - Intersects "up to" 18.6meters @1.494g/t Ag, @its Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco, expects to complete +release resources estimates on Zgounder by the end November of the current year - Oct 31, 2013
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-intersected-1494g…


Maya Gold &Silver Files NI43-101 on Historical Resources, @Boumadine - Nov 6, 2013
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-files-ni43-101-on…


Maya Gold & Silver Reports 1st NI 43-101 Mineral Resources Estimate, @the Zgounder Silver Mine: 11.205.000 Ounces @~393g/t Ag M/I/I - Feb 19, 2014
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-reports-first-ni-…


Maya Gold & Silver Reports 'Positive NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment' - Mar 5, 2014

"HLs:"

+ A mining life of 10 years, with the current resources;

+ 1st year silver production of 647.000 ounces, followed by a regular production of 1.027.000 ounces/year;

+ Very high mill feed grade estimated @360g/t Ag;

+ Total operating cost of USD113.46/tonne(averaged over the expected mine's life);

+ Additional capex requirements of USD3.800.000, including the concentrator expansion;

+ Internal rate of return of 174 per cent;

+ Net present value of USD65.900.000(discounted @6.5 per cent) @silver price of USD22/ounce;

+ The Zgounder PEA was prepared as a strictly underground mine related solely to the mineral resources reported on Feb 19, `14. ...
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-reports-positive-…


Maya Gold & Silver Completes CAD 10.000.000 Financing - Mar 28, 2014
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-completes-cad-10-…

Maya Gold & Silver Announces 1st Mineral Reserves @Zgounder Silver Mine: 5.845.000 Ounces @317.3g/t AG P/P, +Files a Pre-Feasibility Study(PFS) - May 22, 2014
http://mayagoldsilver.com/maya-gold-silver-announces-first-m…
http://mayagoldsilver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-19…
http://mayagoldsilver.com/wp-content/images/Maya_Gold_And_Si…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 47.041.646 von Popeye82 am 25.05.14 02:05:34

The ocean floor "is rare earth miners 'new frontier' —report"[+Video] - M.com/BBCN/UN/UNSA/UKHoC/MoSFaC - Mar 17, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/the-ocean-floor-is-rare-earth-miners-new-fron…
www.bbc.com/news/business-26611073
www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm140124…

"The demand for hard-to-find rare-earth elements needed for portable electronics and batteries for hybrid vehicles continues to push mining companies to scour the ocean floors.

Since 2001 the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority has issued 30 exploration permits for the Pacific, Mid-Atlantic and Indian Oceans. But BBC News correspondent Nick Davis says there has been a rush of late, with another seven ready to be issued.




Last year, the United Nations published an update to its plan for developing a regulatory framework for deep sea mining, saying private firms would be allowed to apply for mineral, oil and gas extraction licenses as soon as 2016.

“We are at the threshold of a new era of deep sea mining,” told the UK House of Commons in January the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire. He added a recent assessment of the Pacific Ocean has estimated over 27 billion tonnes of “rock nodules” —small mineral-rich rocks from the seabed— may be lying on its floor, including 290 million tonnes of copper, 340 million tonnes of nickel and an undetermined but immense amount of rare earth elements, among several other rcihes.

You can watch the BBC report here: ..."

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Europa bekommt Netz alternativer Tankstellen - NTV/DPA/EU - Apr 15, 2014
www.n-tv.de/ticker/Europa-bekommt-Netz-alternativer-Tankstel…

"Europa soll künftig ein dichteres Netz an Tankstellen für Erdgas, Strom und Wasserstoff bekommen. Das EU-Parlament in Straßburg fasste einen entsprechenden Beschluss und bestätigte damit eine informelle Einigung mit den Mitgliedsländern.

Derzeit stockt der Absatz von Wagen, die von solchen alternativen Kraftstoffen angetrieben werden - auch, weil es an der nötigen Infrastruktur mangelt. Neben einem besseren Tankstellennetz soll es künftig auch einen einheitlichen Ladestecker für Elektroautos geben. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 47.041.670 von Popeye82 am 25.05.14 06:01:21

Weltweit >400.000 Elektroautos unterwegs, ZSW legt neue Zahlen zum globalen Marktwachstum vor -Deutschland noch kein Leitmarkt - EW/ZSW - Apr 1, 2014

- Dr. Franz -
www.eco-world.de/scripts/basics/econews/basics.prg?session=4…

"Anfang 2014 ist die Zahl elektrisch angetriebener Automobile weltweit auf gut 400.000 gestiegen. Das hat eine Analyse des Zentrums für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) ergeben. Der Bestand an Fahrzeugen hat sich in den zwölf Monaten des vergangenen Jahres verdoppelt, ein stolzes Plus von 200.000.

Die größere Nachfrage findet besonders in den weltweiten Leitmärkten USA, Japan und China statt, so die Daten der Ulmer Forscher. Deutschland folgt erst auf Platz sieben - nach Frankreich, Holland und Norwegen. Auffällig ist: Auf dem Zukunftsmarkt Elektromobilität liegen Länder mit Marktanreizprogrammen vorne. Japanische und amerikanische Automobilkonzerne zählen heute zu den Leitanbietern. Die Batterien kommen vorwiegend aus Asien.



- Foto by pixabay.com -

Marktanreizprogramme haben in den Leitmärkten einen Run auf E-Autos erzeugt. Davon profitieren besonders die Vorreiter Nissan, General Motors und Toyota. "Auch die Anstrengungen in Deutschland können sich sehen lassen", sagt Prof. Dr. Werner Tillmetz, ZSW-Vorstand am Standort Ulm. Die Batterieforschung wurde deutlich ausgebaut und die Automobilhersteller entwickeln fortschrittliche Elektroantriebe auf Hochtouren. "Um aber einen Leitmarkt hierzulande mit einer durchgängigen Wertschöpfungskette inklusive der Schlüsselkomponente Batterie zu etablieren, bedarf es weiterer enormer Anstrengungen. Sonst verlieren wir den Anschluss an den globalen Wettbewerb."


Seit drei Jahren 'konstant rasantes Marktwachstum weltweit'

Laut ZSW-Untersuchung hat sich die Zahl der angemeldeten Elektrofahrzeuge in den letzten drei Jahren um jährlich gut 100 Prozent erhöht. Anfang 2012 waren weltweit knapp 100.000 Elektroautos auf den Straßen unterwegs. Ein Jahr später erhöhte sich die Gesamtzahl auf 200.000. Zu Beginn dieses Jahres waren es bereits 405.000. Bleiben die Wachstumsraten der letzten drei Jahre auf dem gleichen Niveau, dann werden schon Anfang 2016 mehr als eine Million Elektrofahrzeuge weltweit unterwegs sein. Betrachtet haben die Forscher die globalen Zulassungszahlen bei Autos mit batterieelektrischem Antrieb, Range Extender und Plug-In Hybride. Nicht mitgezählt wurden Krafträder, LKW und Busse sowie die inzwischen mehr als sechs Millionen Full-Hybridfahrzeuge.

Weit vorne liegen die Vereinigten Staaten mit 174.000 Elektroautos. Danach folgen Japan (68.000) und China (45.000). In Holland wurden fast 30.000 Elektrofahrzeuge zugelassen, in Deutschland nur 17.500. Ein ähnliches Bild ergibt sich beim Ranking der Automobilkonzerne. Hier führt Nissan mit bisher über 90.000 verkauften "Leaf"-Modellen, gefolgt von General Motors mit über 60.000 "Ampera" bzw. "Volt" und Toyota mit über 40.000 "Prius Plug-In".

Auch beim Herzstück der Stromer, der Batterie, sieht die Rangliste für Europa ernüchternd aus. Die Produktion von Lithium-Ionen-Batterien für Fahrzeuge liegt wie schon bei der Konsumerelektronik fast ausschließlich in asiatischer Hand. "Ein Großteil der Fahrzeugbatterien stammt aus Japan oder Südkorea", erklärt Wissenschaftler Tillmetz. Die Energiespeicher sind die Schlüsseltechnologie für die Antriebe der Zukunft und bestimmen unter anderem Kosten, Reichweite und Sicherheit der Fahrzeuge.

"Wenn Deutschland den hohen Anteil der Batterien an der Wertschöpfung sichern möchte, braucht es einen koordinierten strategischen Ansatz zur Etablierung einer deutschen Produktion", fordert der Leiter des ZSW-Geschäftsbereichs Elektrochemische Energietechnologien. "

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California Pairs Solar +Storage - CT/VSI - May 23, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/23/california-pairs-solar-an…

"We get very excited about the idea of a next-generation approach to power markets that takes full advantage of the suite of clean energy technologies available (what can we say, we’re electricity geeks). We want solar and renewables to work with storage, demand response, conservation and smart grid to repower our system with affordable, reliable, low-carbon electricity. Last Thursday, we took one step closer to that vision in California.

The California Public Utilities Commission issued a decision that will make it significantly easier for energy customers to pair their solar system with an energy storage device. In its Final Decision in the Net Energy Metering Paired Storage proceeding, the Commission decided to allow solar customers who add energy storage to continue to qualify for the standard net metering program, and exempting these customers from burdensome interconnection fees, standby charges and metering requirements. Responding to recommendations from Vote Solar and other parties, the Commission also required utilities to refund customers who were inappropriately charged these fees over the past year. Put this down as a win for California energy customers and a cleaner grid!

Under the newly adopted rules, customers with energy storage devices 10 kW or smaller will not be required to size the storage to meet either their maximum load or the maximum solar output. Furthermore, these customers, which includes a significant number of residential and some smaller commercial customers, are now exempt from having to install costly and unnecessary utility-grade meters and can instead rely on the estimated output. The Commission will issue a separate ruling to determine the precise method for making estimates, but customers with paired storage can still qualify to participate in the net metering program now.

Customers who install energy storage devices larger than 10 kW must limit their storage system size to no more than 150% of the maximum output of their solar system. These customers must also install more accurate meters, subject to a $600 cost cap for all but the most complex metering configurations. Anyone who installs larger storage devices with output greater than the 150% limit qualifies under the existing net metering Multiple Tariff schedules, which exposes them to additional costs and potential distribution system upgrades.

The decision is a significant milestone for both solar energy and energy storage. Prior to the decision, utilities have interpreted language from a recent update to the California Energy Commission (CEC) Renewables Portfolio Standard Eligibility Guidebook in a way that made it difficult and expensive for solar owners to add storage under the standard net metering tariff. The Commission’s decision clears away those unfair roadblocks and opens the door to a new era for clean energy supporters.

Storage paired with solar addresses many of the concerns utilities have about the intermittency of PV and allows solar customers to provide more value to the grid. For example, a solar customer can store clean energy produced during the daytime and discharge it to the grid in the evening when most people are coming home, turning on their air conditioners and driving up demand for energy. It’s a pretty simple concept, but a real game-changer for clean energy. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.967.696 von Popeye82 am 12.05.14 23:11:28

Zitat von Popeye82: TrueGold Mining - announces start of detailed engineering +design, @the Karma Project - Oct 17, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-10-17_Detailed…


True Gold Announces Positive Feasibility Study for Karma Project, Study "supports low-cost heap leach mine with strong NPV, IRR +"rapid payback", @US$1.250/oz gold, Conference call on Dec 17, `13 @10:30 a.m. EST - Dec 17, 2013

"Base Case Operating Highlights +Project Performance":

- Gold price: Base case economic evaluation: US$1.250/oz Au

- Probable Mineral Reserves: 33.200.000t @0.89 g/t, containing 949.000 oz Au

- Production: 97.000 oz Au/year(average), over an 8.5-year mine life

- Initial CAPEX: US$131.500.000(includes working capital +contingency)

- NPV @ 5%(after tax): US$178.200.000

- IRR(after tax): 43.1%

- Payback(after tax): 1.4 years

- Resilience: 21.3% IRR @US$1.000/oz Au ...
http://www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGold_N…


Burkina Faso Council of Ministers approves issuance of Karma mining permit - Dec 19, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-12-19_CoM_perm…


True Gold receives Environmental Permit for Kao - Jan 6, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-06_Kao_Envi…


True Gold starts Phase II barrage construction, @Karma Project - Jan 8, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-08_Barrage_…


True Gold Signs 'Financing Engagement Letter' With Barclays +Societe Generale, to arrange a senior loan for the Karma Project of "up to" US$90.000.000, True Gold's debt financing target - Jan 16, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-16_mandated…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGoldCorpPreso…


True Gold receives mining permit, for Karma Project - Jan 27, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-27_final_si…


True Gold Mining Raises C$51.900.000, Through Bought Deal Financing +Private Placement; M. O'Dea: “This financing structure addresses the equity component of True Gold’s project finance needs +"creates a pathway to production." With C$70.000.000 in cash, + >six months into the project debt process with our lead arrangers, we "are positioned to begin construction of Karma, in the 2nd half of `14." " In the meantime, we are advancing barrage construction, finalizing detailed engineering +design, +continuing resource expansion efforts, through ongoing drilling. Participation +support from our cornerstone investors over the past six months, in particular LMM +Teck Resources Ltd.(“Teck”), "have enabled us to 'rapidly advance' Karma through permitting, feasibility +now financing" " - Feb 18, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-02-18_TGM_fina…


True Gold Adds 1.660.000 Ounces of Gold +Doubles In-Pit Leachable Resource, @Karma's Largest Deposit - Mar 13, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-03-5_TGM_NKa…


True Gold "Launches Aggressive Drill Program @Karma Gold Project", 15.000-metre drill program for resource expansion +target generation - May 5, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-04-04_Explor…


True Gold "Completes Construction of Major Water Infrastructure for Proposed Karma Mine", Barrage completed ahead of schedule +under budget - May 12, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-05-12-Barrag…

True Gold Announces Agreement to Purchase Mining Fleet - May 20, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/NewsRelease14-22_…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TGMCorporatePrese…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0000…

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Cleantech Open Expands Into Six Countries, Launches Cleantech Accelerators In Partnership with GEF +UNIDO/CO[+Video] - CT/UNIDO/GEF - May 22, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/22/cleantech-open-expands-in…

"Cleantech Open, the world’s largest cleantech accelerator, is expanding its program for startups to six countries. In partnership with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and local partners, Cleantech Open is launching six international cleantech accelerators in Armenia, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Africa and Turkey through a joint initiative, the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for SMEs. The mission of each national accelerator is to find, fund and foster small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) that can tackle the most urgent energy, environmental and economic challenges in those countries.

Participating countries will have access to UNIDO’s in-country resources and to the Cleantech Open’s proprietary events, training, materials and an online global platform that connects entrepreneurs to a global network of mentors, industry experts and investors. Each national cleantech accelerator is led by national executing partners and teams in country, hosted by major institutions, universities, and supported by local industrial associations and key stakeholders.

Key national partners already on board in participating countries include the Malaysian Industry-Government group for High Technology (MiGHT), the Technology Innovation Agency (South Africa), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), TUBITAK (Turkey), and the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (Armenia).

“Right now, entrepreneurs around the world are developing ingenious solutions to major challenges in the generation, distribution and storage of energy, air and water pollution, waste management, new forms of transport, and sustainable construction techniques,” said Rex Northen, executive director of the Cleantech Open. “The GEF and UNIDO are the perfect partners to clone the Cleantech Open DNA in countries that can most benefit from our proven accelerator program. Our objective is to help those entrepreneurs turn their ideas into transformative commercial successes.”

“The planet has entered a new ecological era in which human activities will lead to unprecedented environmental and resource challenges. We must leverage technological innovation and action from across the private sector, especially the small medium enterprises which drive the majority of the world’s economies,” said Dr. Naoko Ishii, CEO and chairperson of the GEF. “By combining the Cleantech Open’s global platform, mentors and proven methodology with UNIDO’s international network and resources, we have a unique opportunity to tackle our biggest environmental challenges through breakthrough innovation on multiple levels, including technological, business model and policy innovation.”

“We are proud to join hands with such strong partners as the GEF and the Cleantech Open to engage with thousands of energy entrepreneurs and small businesses around the world to systematically raise the awareness, acceptance and significance of innovation and investment in clean technologies in each participating country,” said Dr. Pradeep Monga, director of the Energy & Climate Change Branch at UNIDO.

The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for SMEs blends local market experience and networks with proven resources and programs. The GEF has more than twenty years of experience investing in pioneering and innovative country-driven projects that address local needs and deliver global environmental benefits. UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability, and has been supporting the growth of SMEs in developing countries for more than 20 years.

The Cleantech Open was founded on the premise that entrepreneurial innovation is the answer to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, and the key to economic growth for all nations. In the United States, nearly 900 startups have participated in the Cleantech Open accelerator and raised capital in excess of $950M, creating thousands of jobs. The partnership with the GEF and UNIDO leverages their unique contributions to protecting the global environment by promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development in developing countries and economies in transition, and aims to nurture cleantech innovation that can address global challenges. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.781.095 von Popeye82 am 07.04.14 18:19:45

Zitat von Popeye82: Newlight raises $9.200.000 in Series C financing round, to expand 'AirCarbon commercialization' - BD, CALIFORNIA - Apr 3, 2014

- Tom Saidak -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/biobased/2014/04/03/newlight-raises-9…

"In California, Newlight Technologies has successfully completed a Series C financing round, raising $9.2 million from both new and existing investors, and bringing the company’s total capital raise to $18.8 million.

Newlight has developed and is now using its patented, award-winning methane-to-PHA bioconversion technology to convert methane (such as biogas) from farms, water treatment plants, and municipal landfills into a high-value PHA-based thermoplastic material called AirCarbon at commercial scale."

Biodegradable Plastics, Made From GHGs : Sprint & Dell Release Carbon-Negative Packaging - CT/EL/S/D/NYT - May 21, 2014

- S. Strube -
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/21/biodegradable-plastics-ma…
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/16/climate-change-threat-to-…
http://newlight.com/index.php
www.nytimes.com/2014/05/09/opinion/egan-can-the-kochs-hold-b…

"It sounds like something straight out of a science fiction novel. Capturing carbon from the air and turning it back into plastic. But thankfully (given the latest flurry of government data on climate change) it’s already a reality. Coined AirCarbon, the biodegradable PHA-based plastic material is made from air and greenhouse gases and is being manufactured by Newlight Technologies, a California-based bio-tech company.

The new AirCarbon packaging is greener and less expensive to manufacture than oil-based plastic packaging. So luckily, before this too good to be true thermoplastic, carbon-negative technology got hushed up by any mightier than thou fossil fuel proponents, conscientious corporations like Sprint and Dell have jumped at the chance to integrate this ‘true cradle to cradle sustainability’ packaging into their respective product lines.

Last week, Sprint announced it will be using AirCarbon in its black and pink cell phone cases for the iPhone® 5 and iPhone® 5s (available later this month at Sprint.com). And just today Dell said it will be incorporating AirCarbon-based packaging around the new Dell Latitude series notebooks this Fall.

Dell, which is piloting AirCarbon packaging in the United States, plans to extend it globally for use in both packaging and products.

“Dell is using greenhouse gases that would otherwise become part of the air we breathe to replace materials traditionally made by oil,” said Mark Herrema, CEO, Newlight Technologies. “We commend Dell for being the first in the IT industry to introduce packaging that reverses the impact of climate change. Introducing greener packaging at a lower cost per unit than traditional oil-based plastics is good for the environment and Dell’s bottom line.”

While almost all plastics today are developed from fossil fuels, Newlight’s Technologies makes its plastic from a process that sequesters more carbon than it produces, pulling carbon from the air and generating a net positive impact on the environment.

On a large-scale, continuous basis, Newlight converts air and greenhouse gases, such as methane and carbon dioxide (which can be derived from a range of sources, including wastewater treatment systems, digesters, landfills and energy facilities), into biodegradable PHA-based plastics that can out-compete oil-based plastics on price and performance.




Along with these two telecommunication and IT mega corps., Newlight currently sells its sustainable plastics to customers with applications ranging from furniture parts to storage containers to packaging films, and is currently expanding commercial production capacity towards the company’s objective of commodity-scale operations.

AirCarbon has been independently verified by Trucost in cooperation with NSF Sustainability as a carbon-negative material on a cradle-to-grave basis. "

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Widespread Greenland Melting, Due to Forest Fires +Warming, Study Says - CT/YE360/NASA/P/NAoS/SD - May 21, 2014
http://cleantechies.com/2014/05/21/widespread-greenland-melt…
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140519160704.htm

"Rising temperatures and ash from Northern Hemisphere forest fires combined to cause large-scale surface melting of the Greenland ice sheet in 2012, an echo of a similar event that occurred in 1889, a new study finds.

The massive Greenland ice sheet — the second largest ice body in the world after the Antarctic ice sheet — experiences annual melting at low elevations near the coastline, but surface melt is rare in the dry snow region in its center. In July 2012, however, satellites observed for the first time surface melt across more than 97 percent of the ice sheet, generating reports that the event was almost exclusively the result of climate change.




These NASA maps show how, within the space of four days in the summer of 2012, Greenland’s vast ice sheet faced a degree of melting not seen in three decades of satellite observations. The image at left shows the ice sheet on July 8, 2012, with a large part of it experiencing no melting (shown in white) in summer, as is typical. By July 12, 2012, the surface of virtually the entire ice sheet was melting (shown in red). (Image credit: NASA)

In the new report, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers analyzed an ice core from the dry snow region of the ice sheet. Their findings indicate that in both 2012 and 1889 exceptionally warm temperatures combined with black carbon sediments from Northern Hemisphere forest fires to darken the surface of the ice sheet to a critical albedo threshold, causing the large-scale melting events. Since Arctic temperatures and the frequency of forest fires are both expected to rise with climate change, large-scale melt events on the Greenland ice sheet may begin to occur almost annually by the end of century, the researchers say. "

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An almond farm +a “big ass battery” show the future, of energy in California; Startup EnerVault has hit a major milestone: a demonstration site for its flow battery, made of iron +salt water - GO - May 23, 2014

- K. Fehrenbacher -
http://gigaom.com/2014/05/23/an-almond-farm-a-big-ass-batter…

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Google’s 3D-scanning Project Tango is coming, to small tablets; Google is bringing its Project Tango technology to 7-inch tablets, where the slates will have dual cameras +multiple sensors to "see" the world around them. The hardware part is easy. Creating compelling software for Project Tango is the bigger challenge - GO - May 23, 2014

- K. C. Tofel -
http://gigaom.com/2014/05/23/googles-3d-scanning-project-tan…
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142405270230374990…
http://gigaom.com/2014/02/20/googles-project-tango-its-like-…

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This working drone was made , with a 3D printing pen; When I tried the 3Doodler 3D printing pen last year, it was fun but seemed kind of useless. The video below, which was noted by 3Ders.org, might just change my mind. Aerial cinematographer +maker Matt Quest depicts how he used a 3DAirPen, to build the body of a tiny drone that looks much like the DJI Phantom. He then attaches propellers +electronics, +flies it off into the distance - GO/3Ders.org - May 22, 2014

- S. Brewster -
http://gigaom.com/2014/05/22/this-working-drone-was-made-wit…

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Google is working with Ruckus Wireless, to build a Wi-Fi network in the cloud; Gigaom has learned Google's plans to offer business Wi-Fi services in a very Google-like way. It's building a virtual Wi-Fi network in the cloud, that could connect hundreds of thousands of wireless nodes - GO - May 22, 2014

- K. Fitchard -
http://gigaom.com/2014/05/22/google-is-working-with-ruckus-w…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 47.043.676 von Popeye82 am 26.05.14 02:51:14

Google reportedly plans to target businesses with Wi-Fi; Google's wireless ambitions may be taking a very business-like turn. According to The Information, Google plans to start selling cheap high-performance Wi-Fi gear to small businesses; to help it build a giant wireless network - GOti - May 21, 2014

- K. Fitchard -
http://gigaom.com/2014/05/21/google-reportedly-plans-to-targ…
www.theinformation.com
https://gigaom.com/2014/03/07/hotspot-2-0-inches-its-way-int…

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If you think our security sitch is bad now, wait till you get a load of the internet of things; Most people grok that they need to update their software +watch what they browse. But very few suspect that their own printer could do them in - GO - May 21, 2014

- B. Darrow -
http://gigaom.com/2014/05/21/if-you-think-our-security-sitch…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.491.979 von Popeye82 am 20.02.14 07:11:09

Zitat von Popeye82: Flux Power Holdings - New Advanced Lithium Battery Pack Completes 3rd Successful Commercial Pilot, The 24V LiFT™ Pack 250 is "Recognized for Outperforming +Outlasting All Other Premium Lead-Acid Batteries, in Material Handling Equipment Implementations" - Jun 11, 2013
http://fluxpwr.com/2013/06/flux-powers-new-advanced-lithium-…


Flux Power's " "Revolutionary" Lithium Battery Pack for Material Handling Equipment Now Available, for Purchase or Lease", Dripless, sealed battery pack "provides superior safety, +reduces maintenance costs" - Jun 17, 2013
http://fluxpwr.com/2013/06/flux-powers-revolutionary-lithium…


Flux Power Announces 'Letter of Intent', to Acquire KleenSpeed Technologies - Jun 26, 2013
http://fluxpwr.com/2013/06/flux-power-announces-letter-of-in…


Flux Power Expands Distribution Network for Lithium Battery Products, +Teams with Wesley Int'l, a "leading manufacturer of industrial materials handling solutions", to Develop Lithium Pack for Electric Tow Vehicle Market - Nov 20, 2013
http://fluxpwr.com/2013/11/flux-power-expands-distribution-n…


Penguin ASI, a "leading force in telerobotics, with a comprehensive approach to software development, systems integration +field-testing", Selects Flux, to Deliver High-Power Battery Pack to Power Three-Ton Robot, for Mining &Civil Construction - Dec 23, 2013
http://fluxpwr.com/2013/12/penguin-asi-selects-flux-to-deliv…


Flux Power Provides Lithium Storage for HDT Global Solar Power Solution, a "leading provider of highly-engineered mobile military +emergency response solutions +Widely recognized as a leader in power generators for expeditionary applications", for Military Field Operations; The military has typically relied on generators +costly +hazardous long-distance fuel deliveries, to meet their in-field power needs. HDT has integrated Flux’s portable power packs into its self-sustaining system that uses solar panels, to charge the power packs, significantly reducing its reliance on generators. Flux’s lithium-ion battery technology +battery management systems support high efficiency storage in a light +durable unit. In addition, the unit’s charge/discharge rate, longer average cycle time +absence of noise emission make Flux power packs ideal for remote military operations in extreme conditions; Carl Pates: "Flux’s portable power packs "provide performance, reliability, extended life +durability, that meet the needs of today’s advanced military equipment." We were sold on their experience, design +technical expertise, the overall performance of their solution +their commitment to customer support. We are pleased to partner with them, to deliver an exciting new solution for Forward Operating Base power" - Jan 7, 2014
http://fluxpwr.com/2014/01/renewable-solar-power-for-militar…


Flux Power Advanced Lithium Battery Packs Approved for Use in Toyota, the "world’s number one selling lift truck manufacturer, the largest automobile manufacturer in `12, the 14th-largest company in the world by revenue +the largest listed company in Japan by market capitalization"; +Raymond Forklifts, a "global provider of material handling solutions, that improve space utilization +productivity, with lower cost of operation +greater operator acceptance"; Following an extensive testing process, the Flux LiFT-24V battery pack was approved for use in Toyota +Raymond Class III lift trucks, both new trucks +as a replacement option for existing trucks. The Industrial Truck Association(ITA) defines Class III “walkies” as electric-motored lift trucks, operated by an individual walking behind the vehicle; Compared to most lead-acid batteries used in forklifts, Flux LiFT Packs deliver longer run times, superior performance +longer life cycles, require no regular maintenance +provide lower total cost of ownership over the battery’s lifetime; R. Dutt: "Toyota +Raymond are leaders in researching +commercializing new technologies, to improve power +performance in the electric lift truck market. This approval "represents a significant step for Flux, in achieving industry acceptance +expanding awareness for a battery pack that will benefit customers, through lower operational costs +improved fleet efficiencies" " - Feb 12, 2014
http://fluxpwr.com/2014/02/flux-power-advanced-lithium-batte…


Lithium Battery Innovator - Flux Power - Reviews Q2 Progress +Hosts Investor Update Call Tues., Feb. 18 @11:30 am ET, R. Dutt: "We completed commercial testing with a top ten U.S. beer distributor +a 'major soft drink distributor' with favorable results +had similar success in tests via a forklift distributor in the Southwest. We are now working to progress these dialogues into initial orders, in the coming months. ... Equipment manufacturers +end-users that have tested our battery packs are calling them a 'game-changer' in material handling +distribution. Initial implementations in high use, diverse environments demonstrated our packs’ superior performance +underscored "potential" cost savings of "up to" 70 %, of long-term battery expenses" - Feb 15, 2014
http://fluxpwr.com/2014/02/lithium-battery-innovator-flux-po…
http://de.slideshare.net/fluxpwr/

Lithium Battery Innovator -- Flux Power -- Reviews Q3 Progress +Hosts Call Today @4: 30 p.m. EDT, Flux LiFT Packs Undergoing Testing @16 Customer Locations; Lithium Batteries Challenging Lead-Acid +Fuel Cells in Material Handling Market - May 15, 2014
https://engage.vevent.com/production?eid=3324&seid=465
www.fluxpwr.com/flux-power-reviews-q3-progress/
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9995820

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Tianjin's anti-pollution measures to restrict traffic - CER/R - May 20, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65726

"The city of Tianjin announced that it would halve the number of vehicles on the road on severely polluted days, just one of many measures the local government plans to employ in the fight against gray skies, Reuters reported.

It also said it would halt construction and manufacturing, close schools and halt large-scale outdoor activities. The measures follow Tianjin’s decision last month to ban new steel and cement plants, after similar statements from neighboring Hebei province and Beijing. China has identified the region of Beijing, Hebei and Tianjin as one of the key targets in curbing polluting industries. "

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Inequality gap worse in China than US, study says - CER/BB/UoM/P/NAoS - April 29, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65630
www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-28/gap-between-rich-poor-wors…

"China's Gini coefficient, a measure of income inequality, is higher than that of the US and among the highest in the world, Bloomberg reported, citing a University of Michigan study that will be published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Using data from surveys conducted by universities in China from 2010 through 2012, researchers found that the Gini coefficient for family income in China was around 0.55 compared with 0.45 in the US. A coefficient of 0.5 or higher indicates a severe gap between rich and poor. "

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Kidnapped Nigerian school girls 'forced to marry captors' - TI - Apr 30, 2014

- Kashmira Gander -
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/kidnapped-nigerian-s…

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PBOC official warns of delveraging risks - CER/R/CSJ/PBoC - April 29, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65628

"Lowering government and corporate leverage ratios could take a toll on an already slowing Chinese economy, Reuters reported, citing remarks made by a senior central bank official state-run China Securities Journal.

He said the slowdown could expose, in particular, the property sector and local government financing vehicles to high risks. Sky-rocketing credit in recent years has driven concerns that falling growth rates would sink these debt-swollen entities into the red. The central bank’s governor Zhou Xiaochuan made similar remarks, saying earlier this month that the government must be wary of the dangers of high leverage in the corporate sector. "

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Bill Gates calls for China philanthropy in People's Daily - CER/SCMP/CM/PD - April 29, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65629

"Bill Gates has urged China's super-wealthy to give more to charity, South China Morning Post reported, citing an editorial by the world's richest man in Monday's issue of People's Daily.

Gates currently runs the US$40.200.000.000 Bill +Melinda Gates Foundation, which has been working in China since `07. In his editorial in the official newspaper, Gates appealed on China's rich to "invest in the poor" for their own sake. Most wealthy Chinese do not engage in philanthropy. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg donated >China’s 100 most charitable entrepreneurs combined last year, according to Chongqing media. "

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Understanding the drivers +characteristics of risk finance in the green sector - GGKP/OECD - Mar 31, 2014

- Chiara Criscuolo, Carlo Menon -

- "Environmental Policies +Risk Finance in the Green Sector", by the OECD, aims to better understand the drivers +characteristics of risk finance in the green sector. The paper provides a detailed description of risk finance in the green sector across 29 OECD +BRIICS countries over the period `05-`10 and identifies the role that policies might have in shaping high-growth investments in this sector. The results suggest that both supply-side policies +environmental deployment policies, designed with a long-term perspective of creating a market for environmental technologies, are associated with higher levels of risk finance relative to more short-term fiscal policies, such as tax incentives +rebates ...-
www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/download/5jz6wn918j37.pdf?ex…
www.oecd-ilibrary.org/science-and-technology/environmental-p…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 47.046.910 von Popeye82 am 26.05.14 15:43:47

"Assessing green industrial policies, in India" - GGKP/IISD/GSI - Mar14

- Karthik Ganesan, Poulami Choudhury, Rajeev Palakshappa, Rishabh Jain, Sanyukta Raje -
www.greengrowthknowledge.org/sites/default/files/downloads/r…

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"Promoting subnational strategies, in low carbon development" - GGKP/CDKN/ICLEI - Apr14

- Barbara Anton, Ali Cambray, Mairi Dupar, Astrid Westerlind-Wigstroem, Elizabeth Gogoi -

- In their new paper, "Close to home: Subnational strategies for climate compatible development", CDKN +ICLEI explore successful strategies +measures for climate resilience +low carbon development that communities +leaders have pursued @the subnational level. The authors find that opportunities exist @the subnational level because local decision-makers often have a sound understanding of climate trends in their area, based on first-hand experience +local +indigenous knowledge. They have a good sense of solutions that are effective in the local context +they have the ability to mobilize local resources for implementation, including people's time +knowledge. The paper draws on the practical experiences of CDKN's project partners +the broader ICLEI network. ...-
www.greengrowthknowledge.org/sites/default/files/downloads/r…
www.greengrowthknowledge.org/resource/close-home-subnational…

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'Cinema is dead', says Quentin Tarantino - TI - May 24, 2014
www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/cannes-2014-q…l

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The Cost of Limiting Climate Change Could Double, without Carbon Capture Technology; When it comes to technology for averting climate change, renewable energy often gets the limelight. But a relatively neglected technology-capturing carbon dioxide from power plants-could have a far bigger impact on the economics of dealing with climate change, according to a U.N. report released earlier this week; The economics of combating climate change may depend on an underfunded technology - MITTR/IPPC/UN - Apr 18, 2014

- K. Bullis -
www.technologyreview.com/news/526646/the-cost-of-limiting-cl…
http://mitigation2014.org
www.technologyreview.com/news/526411/averting-disastrous-cli…

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GE research manager: Carbon capture, new tech can triple oil production from enhanced recovery operations, The general manager of GE’s new oil +gas research center said an increased supply of carbon dioxide could magnify the domestic oil boom - NewsOK/GE, TULSA - Apr 15, 2014

- Jay F. Marks -
http://newsok.com/ge-research-manager-carbon-capture-can-tri…

"Carbon dioxide presents a “huge” opportunity for the oil and natural gas industry, the general manager of General Electric’s first industry-specific research center said Tuesday.

It has the potential to triple domestic oil production from enhanced recovery operations if the supply of available carbon dioxide doubled, combined with continued advances in technology, said Oil and Gas Technology Center General Manager Michael Ming. He spoke to a packed house at Tuesday’s lunch for the 2014 Improved Oil Recovery Symposium.

He said GE could help make that happen by capitalizing on the synergy between oil and gas production, electricity generation and carbon dioxide capture. The technology giant is involved in all three businesses.

Ming said GE is poised to bolster its position in the oil and gas industry with next summer’s opening of its research center in Oklahoma City. The company already is involved in all aspects of the industry, with 43,000 employees in 120 countries and revenues approaching $20 billion a year.

He said the research center will incorporate technology from GE’s other core businesses to improve oil and gas operations by focusing on commercialization opportunities.

“It’s not an ivory tower lab,” Ming said.

He said new enhanced oil recovery technology could transform the industry, if supply challenges can be overcome. That includes reducing the cost of capturing carbon dioxide from power plants and other industrial sources.

“If we can drive this cost of capture down, it really opens up this prize,” Ming said.

He said Oklahoma looked at the potential of enhanced oil recovery while he was energy secretary, concluding such practices could equal the state’s historical production if there was a sufficient supply of carbon dioxide.

Ming praised Oklahoma City-based Chaparral Energy Inc. for embarking on the state’s largest enhanced recovery project in Osage County’s Burbank Field.

“We need more of that kind of vision,” he said.

GE also is working with Statoil to study the possibility of using carbon dioxide as a replacement for water in hydraulic fracturing.

Ming said that means finding a way to capture carbon dioxide and pump it to a well site, then recapture it when it flows back to the surface.

“It’s not a system that comes together tomorrow,” he said. “It’s something that takes time.” "

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Regenerating plastic 'can patch bullet holes' - SP/UoI/S/SM, ILLIONOIS - May , 2014
www.smartplanet.com/blog/bulletin/regenerating-plastic-can-p…
http://aerospace.illinois.edu/directory/profile/swhite
www.sciencemag.org/content/344/6184/620
www.chemistry.illinois.edu/faculty/jeffrey_moore.html

"Researchers have devised a new chemical concoction that can repair damaged plastics like never before. Until now, the self-healing properties of polymers have been limited to microscopic defects only, like cracks as wide as hair. The new system paves the way for synthetic materials capable of filling large holes after ballistic impacts -- or maybe even big cracks on airplanes and spaceships midflight.

Liquid mixtures of specific organic molecules have been known to quickly form solid structures when combined. But the challenge has been finding a way to deliver liquids to punctured sites and have them stick around long enough (without leaking away) for chemical reactions to occur and solidify them in place.




So, a team led by Scott White from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, developed a vascular system to deliver those raw ingredients to holes in polymeric materials. They created a network of channels filled with those restorative liquids, allowing them to run through plastics like arteries and veins. It basically works like a blood clot.

Two reactions need to happen, and timing is everything. First, the liquids have to mix to form a gel at the site quickly, but it also has to allow enough time for the second, slower polymerization reaction to take place. Pictured above, a time sequence showing an impact-damaged specimen undergoing the restoration process.

- They embedded the 330-micrometer-diameter channels into a plastic sheet. Then punctured it.

- When the damage occurs, the channels rupture and the regenerative chemicals are delivered through two isolated fluid streams (dyed red and blue) that infiltrate the cracks, wetting the inner surface of the damage.

- The mixing of the liquids immediately forms a semisolid gel, creating a scaffold for continuing the delivery of the restorative chemicals.

- After the damaged region and the cracks are filled, the gel hardens into a rigid polymer to create a seal, and the material goes back to its original function.


"What we did here was what I like to call repair by regrowth ," Illinois's Jeffrey Moore tells Science. Their network of capillaries filled holes that were nearly a centimeter in diameter -- with cracks radiating out more than 3.5 centimeters (just over an inch). That's about 100 times larger than any such previously self-repaired defect, he adds. The holes were filled in about 20 minutes, and the gel continued to solidify into a hard plastic for three hours.




The system was able to recover (not all but) 62 percent of the material's original strength. "We have demonstrated repair of a nonliving, synthetic materials system in a way that is reminiscent of repair-by-regrowth as seen in some living systems," Moore explains in a news release.

They tested the system using a 9 millimeter bullet and a thin epoxy sheet. Sure enough, the system autonomously replaced mass that was lost from the ballistic impact. The team envisions commercial plastics and polymers embedded with vascular networks that are filled with regenerative agents ready to be deployed whenever damage occurs -- just like biological healing . Self-repair capabilities like this would be very useful for commercial goods (like car bumpers) and also for parts that are harder to repair, like spacecrafts in orbit.

The work was published in Science earlier this month. "

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Moving Below Zero: Understanding Bioenergy with Carbon Capture & Storage - TCI/GCCSI/JSKM - Apr14
www.climateinstitute.org.au/verve/_resources/MovingBelowZero…
www.carboncapturejournal.com/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=3447

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Cleantech start-ups 'attracting heavy emitters', Big oil, coal +concrete companies supporting technologies geared @carbon capture, +re-use - CM/ZC/CCEMC/GC, EDMONTON - Apr 18, 2014

- Lisa Wichmann -
www.canadianmanufacturing.com/technology/cleantech-start-ups…
www.zero2014.com
http://ccemc.ca/media_release/1553/

"Money was on the minds of cleantech entrepreneurs at the Zero2014 conference in Edmonton in April; held to announce 24 winners who will each receive $500,000 in seed funding from the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC).

The winners—part of the CCEMC’s first round of its Grand Challenge—had the opportunity to present their technologies and reflect on the hurdles and highlights they’ve encountered so far.

“The landscape has changed dramatically in the last three or four years,” said Kyle Teamey, CEO and co-founder of Liquid Light Corp., a Monmouth, NJ-based company focused on converting carbon dioxide into usable chemicals. “The number of financial investors in [cleantech] has declined.”

Teamey recalled the excitement and ready financing in the cleantech space several years ago, but “with any new industry, or emerging industry, there are mistakes made early on.”

He likened the recent fizzle to the IT crash in the early 2000s. “We’re in a similar area right now with cleantech. There was a little bit of a bubble…But the industry as a whole is stronger from it.”

Despite the decline in financing, Liquid Light managed to tap into venture capital, but it also sought help from industry grants. The $500,000 CCEMC funding will allow it to move from the lab phase and build a pilot plant in Canada.

But the company is also drawing interest and investment from big oil and gas, such as BP.

Liquid Light’s technology will not only divert greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, but generate a cheaper, widely available and more environmental chemical feedstock to replace traditional petrochemicals.

“Essentially, all that CO₂ that’s going into the air is kind of like burning revenue . So if they can repurpose that carbon into products it’s a win win.”

Solidia Technologies Inc.—another Grand Challenge winner at Zero2014—attracted cement manufacturer Lafarge North America Inc. as a co-applicant for the grant. Cement is carbon-intensive to produce, so companies such as Lafarge are warming to the idea of cost and emissions savings.

“Solidia’s patented technology has created a new generation of cement that reduces the CO₂ footprint by approximately 70 per cent,” said Brian Leary, project manager with Solidia.

“The result…is increased efficiency and profitability…over and above the sustainability benefits.”

Down in Austin, Tex., Skyonic Corp. is taking a similar tact—approaching big oil and energy companies to help solve their emissions problems.

Skyonic captures carbon and turns it into products such as sodium bicarbonate and hydrochloric acid—providing the one-two punch of carbon diversion and a cheaper feedstock.

Cenovus, Conoco, BP and other investors are buying in, and Skyonic has plans to expand in Alberta’s energy industry.

“Having a plant in San Antonio that’s knocking 75,000 tons of carbon out of the smokestack…is a good start,” said Joe Jones, president and CEO. His company will use the CCEMC grant to grow its commercial operations.

Though big-name energy companies are supporting Skyonic, Jones is also cultivating government and quasi-government funding streams.

“The people who really come forward are the grant providers, who are looking for something other than the binary business as usual or carbon tax,” he said.

Tapping into finance is one part of the challenge. The other is convincing large, traditional enterprises in risk-averse industries to even contemplate the technology.

In that case, it’s best to go gently, said Brett Henkel, vice-president of operations with Vancouver-based Inventys Thermal Technologies Inc. of Burnaby, BC.

Inventys provides a system for enhanced oil recovery. It’s winning business from large oil and coal companies, not only because the technology improves yields, but equally important, it can be layered onto existing technology, such as heat exchangers.

“We always say we’re not re-inventing the wheel,” said Henkel. “We’re replacing the internal parts of these heat exchangers with an adsorbent…We’re using as much of the current proven technology that people are comfortable with, and costs are known for.”

Clearly, the go-to-market strategy can make or break cleantech start-ups. When they get it right though, investment tends to follow from grant providers, government agencies, and increasingly, industry emitters looking to address their carbon and cost pain points. "

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Goodbye Fuel from Food, Hello Food From Fuel : Calysta's 'Big Methane-to-Protein Play'; Alan Shaw "has a one-step solution for making the world food secure, +using up all that spare, cheap, greenhouse-nasty shale gas. Make proteins from methane." Solving two big problems @once- &Alan & Co, ahem, just happen to have the technology in hand. The Digest investigates - BD - May 20, 2014

- J. Lane -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/05/20/goodbye-fuel-from-…

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Glencore’s CEO Glasenberg blames big miners, for iron ore collapse ; He said rivals BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, +Vale has put too much pressure on prices through their aggressive brownfields expansions - MA - May 21, 2014

- C. Jamasmie -
www.mining.com/glencores-ceo-glasenberg-blames-big-miners-fo…

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China opens 80 state projects, to outside investment - CER/CG/SC - Apr 24, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65607

"China will open 80 projects for private investment in industries dominated by state-owned firms, Bloomberg reported, citing a statement posted on the central government’s website Wednesday that referred to a State Council meeting.

The projects are in industries including railways, ports, clean energy, oil and gas pipelines, coal-to-chemicals and petrochemicals, and information technology. They will be open for public tender and outside capital will be able to participate through joint ventures, sole ownership and franchising. China's leadership has been pushing to give markets a bigger role, in the allocation of resources. "

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PBOC opens up CDs, to public - CER/WSJ/PBoC - May 26, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65757

"The People's Bank of China will soon let banks offer large-denomination certificates of deposits to individuals and companies, as it continues financial reforms, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources close to the central bank.

The minimum investment will be set at around US$16,000 (RMB100,000) and the interest rate offered has been set at 3.4% on one-year CDs, slightly higher than the maximum 3.3% that banks can pay on a one-year fixed deposit. The CDs will be available on a trial basis involving more than 10 banks as early as the end of this month. "

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'Top e-cigarette firms' move production, from China to US - CER/R - May 26, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65754

"Growing concerns about quality and the prospect of tighter federal regulations have prompted leading US e-cigarette manufacturers including Mistic and White Cloud to shift their production from China to the US, Reuters reported.

As the US Food and Drug Administration demands more oversight over the manufacturing process, the move will make compliance easier as well as allaying consumer concerns about the quality of Chinese products. Most companies, however, remain pleased with the quality of Chinese output and plan to keep production facilities there. US sales of e-cigarettes are expected to outpace that of conventional cigarettes by 2020."

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China tells SOEs to drop foreign consultants - CER/FT - May 26, 2014
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/65755

"Chinese state-owned firms have been ordered to sever ties with US consulting firms such as McKinsey and BCG, Financial Times reported, citing unnamed sources close to top Chinese leaders.

The move came just days after the US Justice Department indicted five Chinese army officers of cyber-espionage. The ban on cooperation with state business is expected to harm but not cripple the operations of western management consultants, who continue to work with private and multinational companies. China also announced last Thursday that all IT products and services sold there will be subject to a new security screening process, and that any company, product or service that fails the test will be banned. "

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Toshiba expands to food production, with indoor vegetable factory - GM/T - May 20, 2014

- Nick Lavars -
www.gizmag.com/toshiba-food-production-vegetable-factory/321…

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Harvard researchers find protein that 'could' reverse the aging process - GM/HU/S - May 7, 2014

- A. Wood -
www.gizmag.com/gdf11-protein-aging-mice-harvard/31929/

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Safe, wirelessly charged implants "could" replace drugs - GM/SU/P/NAoS - May 20, 2014

- Dario Borghino -
www.gizmag.com/rechargeable-medical-implants/32150/
www.pnas.org

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Fermentable cellulosic sugars for capex of 6.5 cents /gallon? "Freakishly low-cost venture" still @early-stage, It's a capex figure "soooooooooooo low that it sounds like a decimal point is missing"; Though early-stage +' "just" developing data out of its pilot' -"it's well worth seeing what Sustainable Ethanol Technologies is up to, as it "aims" to drive down the capital costs, of extracting cellulosic sugars from biomass" - BD - May 18, 2014

- J. Lane -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/05/18/fermentable-cellul…

"Among the many technologies that work on the front end of cellulosic biofuels — that is, extracting fermentable sugars from a targeted non-food biomass, we hadn’t ever heard of a system that cost $65K per million gallons in capex, and 60 cents per gallon (excluding the cost of biomass) in the opex, until we ran into Sustainable Ethanol Technologies — very early-stage and just now emerging out of stealth-mode in North Carolina.




Systems usually run into the millions, even at small-scale, for the front end saccharification — that biomass just doesn’t want to give up its sugars, it’s worse than prizing a winning lottery ticket out of someone’s hand. So, it’s costly.

“Our advantage is low cost,” says CEO Julie Goodliffe, whose startup out of UNC Charlotte received the first strategic corporate partnership award from the Charlotte Venture Challenge for their patent-pending process to produce cellulosic ethanol from any kind of biomass.

“Nature has solved the problem of breakdown, our fungi grow through the biomass, and the fungi can degrade the lignin and then get to the sugars.”

How does it work? “We allow our fungi to grow on biomass, then breakdown the living system in a pile of woodchips or stover. We allow them to do it for 45 days, then mechanically grind. No acids or enzymes.”

Why so low-cost? “We don’t need a stainless steel tank, a concrete slab will do,” Goodliffe added. ” We don’t need lots of water, nor do we have hazardous chemicals in the process.”



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How does this compete or pair up with existing technologies that extract sugars? “The cellulosic ethanol industry and others like Sweetwater are reducing costs but still need improvement. Their process is complimentary, they can use our fungi, our biomass, and it doesn’t doesn’t interfere downstream.

Where is the company in terms of scale-up? “The research has been done at lab scale,” Goodliffe told the Digest, “and we’ve shown that our fungi will grow on different types of biomass; we’ve studied sugars in woodchips, pine, corn stover. We have been getting enough to ferment the sugars. And, we haven’t been using autoclaves or other systems that wouldn’t be used in the field. We’ve used barrels, very dirty, with biomass from MSW at the EcoComplex and tipped yard waste. We innoculated it with fungi, left it, then grind it via a hammer mill, and tipped into a fermentation tank, then distilled it and got ethanol.

The yields? “We can convert 14% of woody biomass into sugars,” Goodliffe said. So, that translates into something like 40 gallons per ton, which is low. “we’ll need more time and funding to optimize the process, and validate at scale.”

The business model? Goodliffe explained: “The model is licensing the technology; we’ll need third parties to test, such as an ethanol producer or lab.”

Why 45 days? “At this stage, its optimal in terms of maximizing sugars and having very little loss, if any, of the biomass itself,” the CEO continued, “The fungi are going to eat a little bit, so we use whiterot fungi to eat through lignin, that’s 30 days. Then we use then the brown rot for 15 days to get through to the sugars. We stop there because otherwise they will eat the sugar.”

Are there economies of scale in that $65K cost per million gallons process? “They are there, but we’re going to need engineering resources to study that.”


The Digest’s Bottom Line

An ingenious concept, very early-stage. Complimentary to other processes that use harsher, faster measures at larger scale. But well suited to the concept of extracting the sugars locally, right on the farm — think about transporting 280 pounds of sugars instead of a ton of biomass, from either on-farm operations, or local sugar extraction locations.

How much can the process be optimized, what mixes of sugars (e.g. C5, C6) can be obtained, hoe are adverse weather conditions tolerated, how much water in the biomass can be tolerated — these are questions that need to be answered. But any system that can produce sugars with these kind of upfront costs — 6.5 cents per gallon — is going to attract attention and investigation.

One is of the pilot plant (one 500-gallon fermentation tank, one 600-gallon distillation tank, one condensation tank attached to the distillation tank, and the hammermill in the foreground), and one is of wood chips with our fungi growing on them (white on the wood chips). "

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Computer vision enables researchers to screen earlier for autism - GM/DU - May 23, 2014

- H. Hoopes -
www.gizmag.com/computer-vision-early-screening-autism/32217/

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15 -year-old wins Intel prize for software that detects cancer-causing genes; Intel has announced the winners of its `14 International Science +Engineering Fair(ISEF). According to Intel, the contest is the world's largest high school science research competition - GM/I/GISEF - May 19, 2014

- Stu Robarts -
www.gizmag.com/intel-2014-international-science-and-engineer…





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Scientists build 'super-maglev train', that "could" hit 1,800 mph(2,900 km/h) - GM/SJU/DM - May 23, 2014

- Stu Robarts -
www.gizmag.com/1800mph-maglev/32213/

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Roombots can transform into 'reconfigurable furniture' - GM/BioRob/EPFL/R&AS - May 23, 2014

- Lakshmi Sandhana -
www.gizmag.com/roombot-robots-reconfigurable-furniture/32211…

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- Reconfigurable Roombot modules can attach to existing furniture, or rearrange themselves to create furniture of any shape (Photo: Biorobotics Laboratory, EPFL)
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Envision small robotic modules, lifting the lid of a storage box, spilling out, rearranging themselves to be the box's legs and transporting it to where you might be seated. That's exactly what Swiss researchers are aiming to create with Roombots, reconfigurable robotic modules that connect to each other to transform themselves into any type of furniture and change shape when needed (from a chair to a table, for example). Designed to help the disabled or elderly, by morphing to suit their needs, the adaptive robotic furniture modules can even be attached to existing furniture to give greater flexibility and the power to move.













Created by the Biorobotics Laboratory (BioRob) at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), the self-assembling Roombots can band together to make static furniture like a box, a sofa or a wall. They attach to each other via connectors which enables them to take on the desired shape. The team's main goal is to create self-assembling interactive furniture that can be used in a variety of ways.




For instance, a person lying down on a Roombot bed, could slowly be moved into a seated position, or a table could scoot over to a corner or tilt itself to help a book slide into a person's hands. The team has solved a number of significant milestones, such as the having the Roombots move freely, to bring all this multi-functionality closer.

"We start from a group of Roombot modules that might be stacked together for storage," Massimo Vespignani, a PhD student at BioRob, tells Gizmag. "The modules detach from this pile to form structures of two or more modules. At this point they can start moving around the room in what we call off-grid locomotion. We are currently trying to control larger structures, while trying to reduce as much as possible the energy consumption and impacts with the ground."

The Roombots can even climb up a wall or over a step, when the surface is outfitted with connector plates. They're are also capable of picking up connector plates and arranging them to form, say, a table's surface.

"A single module can autonomously reach any position on a plane (this being on the floor, walls, or ceiling), and overcome a concave edge," says Vespignani. "In order to go over convex edges two modules need to collaborate."




Aside from helping the elderly, the Roombots could be used to create interactive art, programmable conference rooms, fun robotic kits or come in handy on search and rescue or space missions.

"The advantage would be that the modules can be tightly packed together for transportation and then can reconfigure into any type of structure (for example a robotic manipulator)," explains Vespignani.

The team is giving the Roombots the ability to attach themselves to passive elements and structures, too, allowing them to be manipulated more easily.

"We can 'augment' existing furniture by placing compatible connectors on it and attaching Roombots modules to allow it to move around the house," says Vespignani.




Currently engaged in improving the robustness and reliability of the Roombots modules, the team hopes to have them ready for industrial development in about 15 years time.

"Our ultimate goal is for sure to improve the quality of life," Vespignani tells us. "There are still a lot of research questions and technical challenges to solve. I would say they could be in the market in 20 years."

The team's paper on the research is due for publication in the Journal Robotics and Autonomous Systems (July 2014) "

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MIT "developing a robotic "Swiss Army knife" that changes shape, to suit the job" - GM/MIT - Dec 3, 2012

- David Szondy -
www.gizmag.com/swiss-army-robot-mit/25251/

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OPERA "confirms earlier "claims", of faster-than-light neutrinos" - GM/OPERA/I/CERN - Nov 18, 2011

- B. Coxworth -
www.gizmag.com/opera-confirms-faster-than-light-neutrinos/20…
http://inspirehep.net/record/928153/files/arXiv:1109.4897.pd…
www.gizmag.com/neutrinos-faster-than-light/19933/
http://press.web.cern.ch/press-releases/2011/09/opera-experi…

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On September 23rd, researchers from the European OPERA project made the now-famous announcement that they had observed neutrinos traveling faster than the speed of light. Given that Einstein's special theory of relativity states that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, their proclamation was naturally met with some skepticism - various physicists stated that there was likely a flaw in the design, implementation or calculations involved the experiment. To their credit, the OPERA collaborative made a point of inviting other scientists to try to replicate their results. In the meantime, however, they've replicated those results themselves, and announced today that neutrinos still appear to be the speediest particles in the universe.

The original set of experiments consisted of generating a neutrino beam at the Geneva-based CERN particle accelerator, and shooting it 730 kilometers (454 miles) south to an underground laboratory in Gran Sasso, Italy. While photons (light particles) had been repeatedly detected at Gran Sasso 2.4 milliseconds after leaving CERN, the neutrinos reportedly made the same trip in 60 nanoseconds less time.

In the more recent experiments, very short neutrino beam pulses were used in order to ensure precise measurements. Those pulses were just 3 nanoseconds long, separated by gaps of up to 524 nanoseconds. Twenty "clean neutrino events" were detected at Gran Sasso, which the researchers claim were precisely associated with pulses leaving CERN. In all cases, the measurements confirmed the findings that were originally presented.

As before, however, OPERA has stated that an outside party must independently verify the measurements before they can be officially confirmed. "

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Scientists "announce 'breakthrough', in quest for fusion power" - GM/N/LLNL - Feb 13, 2014

- David Szondy -
www.gizmag.com/fusion-breakthrough/30814/
www.nature.com/nature/journal/v506/n7488/full/nature13008.ht…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boosted_fission_weapon

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In a perfect example of beating swords into plowshares, a team of scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF) in California reached a milestone, in the quest for practical fusion power, using a process designed for the development and testing of nuclear weapons. The announcement in the February 12 issue of Nature claims that the team used the world’s most powerful laser barrage, to produce a controlled fusion reaction where more energy was extracted from the fuel, than was put into it .

If there is an ultimate engineering dream, then nuclear fusion is about as close as close as one can get. By literally harnessing the power of the stars, it holds the promise of what is, for all practical purposes, unlimited clean energy. Since man-made fusion was first demonstrated in 1951 with a boosted fission weapon, scientists and engineers have worked on some way to produce a practical fusion reactor instead of a hydrogen bomb.

The story of the fusion reactor is one of both great progress, but also constant frustration. When work began, the first reactor was predicted to be 25 years away. Since then and up until today, it’s still 25 years away. That’s because although nuclear fusion is relatively simple in theory, getting a controlled reaction started outside of the heart of a star is extremely difficult. The trick is to reach the “ignition” point, where the energy released by the reactor is greater than what’s put into it and the reaction becomes self-sustaining.

A fusion reactor works by simulating the conditions inside the Sun. Put simply, hydrogen atoms fuse in the Sun because its huge mass squashes the atoms together to form helium, releasing huge amounts of energy as the strong nuclear force that keeps them apart is overcome. A hydrogen bomb does the same thing, only with a fission bomb creating the necessary conditions for a millionth of a second.




A fusion reactor creates the right pressures and temperatures by taking an ionized plasma of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium or tritium and squeezing it using magnetic fields or lasers to set off the reaction. Not surprisingly, this requires huge amounts of energy, which set off various processes that heat the plasma to incredible temperatures.

The NIF breakthrough isn’t ignition, but it is a significant waypoint. The NIF team achieved what is called a “fuel gain”. Using an array of 192 high-energy lasers aimed at one tiny plastic sphere filled with a mixture of deuterium and tritium, the scientists subjected the droplet of cryogenic fuel to 1.9 megajoules of light to produce sun-like temperatures for a tiny fraction of a second. The result was a fusion reaction where the energy put into the fuel was exceeded by the energy that came back out – something that until now has never been achieved anywhere outside of a star or a hydrogen bomb, and is ten times greater than anything previously seen. The key to this is something called "boot-strapping".

Boot-strapping works by using alpha particles, which are helium atoms stripped of their electrons. Normally, when a fusion reaction produces such particles, they shoot off, carrying energy with them. In bootstrapping, the deuterium/tritium mixture is made to capture the alpha particles, which heats the plasma more and releases more alpha particles to increase the reaction.

According to the team, the key to boot-strapping was to keep the plastic shell that contains the fuel from disintegrating during compression under a high-energy laser pulse by altering the timing of the pulse to "fluff up" the ablative plastic, making it more resilient. The team believes that this disintegration in previous tests hindered the reaction and by modifying the laser they were able to prevent this.

"What's really exciting is that we are seeing a steadily increasing contribution to the yield coming from the bootstrapping process we call alpha-particle self-heating as we push the implosion a little harder each time,” says Omar Hurricane, lead author of the team’s report.

Ironically, power generation wasn’t the team’s primary goal. The NIF is designed to provide hard data for computer models that simulate the explosion of a nuclear warhead as part of the US program to produce new warheads and to ensure that the existing stockpiles remain safe and reliable. Up until the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty, this would have been done using underground test explosions, but the US government now relies on lasers and supercomputers for the National Nuclear Security Administration's Stockpile Stewardship Program.

Eventually, the scientists hope the boot-strapping process will lead to ignition, but that remains in the future, as does practical application in a working commercial reactor. Currently, the experiment is only able to produce of net gain of about one percent. "There is more work to do and physics problems that need to be addressed before we get to the end," said Hurricane, "but our team is working to address all the challenges, and that's what a scientific team thrives on".

The team’s results were published in the journal Nature. "

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Swiss company ' "aims" to fly satellites into space'; If you want to launch a satellite in the 'usual way' – on top of a rocket – it will typically cost you @least US$50.000.000. Newly-inaugurated aerospace firm Swiss Space Systems(S3), however, 'claims' that it "will" be able to put your small satellite into orbit for ~10.600.000 bucks. Why so cheap? S3 is planning on flying satellites into space, using an airliner +an unmanned shuttle - GM/DM - Mar 15, 2013

- B. Coxworth -
www.gizmag.com/swiss-space-systems-a300-shuttle-satellites/2…

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Terahertz tech ' "could" keep cars from rusting' - GM - May 21, 2014

- Ben Coxworth -
www.gizmag.com/terahertz-radiation-car-paint/32174/

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Solar panels made three times cheaper & four times more efficient - GM/TS/RMIT - Mar 14, 2010

- D. Quick -
www.gizmag.com/cuess-solar-panel-photovoltaic/14507/
www.gizmag.com/nanopillars-cheap-efficient-solar-cells/12217…
www.gizmag.com/superhydrophobic-surface-treatment/11336/
www.gizmag.com/carbon-nanotubes-solar-cell/12819/
www.rmit.edu.au
www.techniquesolar.com.au

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- The Concentrated Universal Energy Solar System (CUESS) to be commercialized by Technique Solar
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As regular readers will know, we cover more than our fair share of breakthroughs promising next-generation super-efficient solar cells. Everything from growing photovoltaic crystals, applying special coatings or using carbon nanotubes teases us with cheaper, more efficient solar energy - eventually. In this latest news, scientists are using current technology in a new type of concentrating array which they say is four times more efficient and three times cheaper than current solar cells.

The technology was originally developed at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and will be commercially produced by a spinoff company called Technique Solar. Each solar module consists of nine "troughs" that feature a concentrating acrylic lens and reflective walls to focus the sun’s rays onto a strip of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which enables the number of PV cells to be cut by 75 percent. The PV cells are used to generate electricity, while a heat exchanger located under them is used to generate heat for circulating water and storage tanks for a hot water system. Additionally, to maximize the sun’s rays the array has a motor drive mechanism with tracking sensor to follow the sun.
Each CUESS module consists of nine troughs




The company says its Concentrated Universal Energy Solar System (CUESS) makes it possible to deliver solar energy more economically and more efficiently than other current forms of solar energy generation. Each 3.5 square meter array apparently produces a total of around 2.1-kW of power, while a standard PV panel would need to be around 12-14 square meters to produce around the same amount. Technique Solar says its panels can supply heat load (hot water) and electrical energy at one quarter of the energy costs of conventional solar energy systems.

It must be highlighted however that these figures refer to total energy output – which combines both the electrical and heat power – not just electrical output, as is the case with standard solar cells. The standard CUESS panel produces 400 watts of electrical power and 1700 watts of heat power for a total of 2100 watts. It is this combination of heat and electrical energy output that allows the developers of the CUESS technology that allows them to claim a lifting of efficiency from around 18 percent for standard solar panels to over 50 percent.

Technique Solar has teamed with Magna Cosma, one of the world’s largest car component manufacturers boasting 242 manufacturing facilities spread over 25 countries. It will build 10 pre-production models in North America for testing and demonstrations at various sites around the world from June 2010 to obtain the final commercial accreditation and rating.

Technique Solar doesn’t plan to sell its system as an off the shelf purchase to consumers. Rather it intends the modules to be rolled out as infrastructure complementing existing energy supplies from the grid. The modules will be owned/leased by a Power Utility (or in some instances/countries by local councils, government or large corporations) who will then arrange for installation onto residential, commercial, industrial as well as school premises to complement or substitute existing energy supply. "

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Handheld device detects +analyzes soil contamination, within seconds; Contamination of soil from petroleum spills is an ongoing problem that threatens to adversely affect the environment +the health of the people in it, so rapid testing of sites is a pressing issue. However, with laboratory samples +results requiring @least a number of days turn around, particularly in remote locations, rapid analysis is not usually possible. RemScan is a self-contained, hand-held hydrocarbon contamination testing device designed to address this problem. Recently released on the US market, the world 1st device developed by CSIRO Australia +its industry partner, Ziltek, is capable of testing many hundred samples/day, providing data on the spot, within seconds, +completely without the need of a laboratory - GM/CSIRO - May 21, 2014

- Colin Jeffrey -
www.gizmag.com/remscam-detection-soil-contamination-hydrocar…

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DARPA releases video of floating tank-like CAAT vehicle; So the year is 2015, +you're in a serious disaster – one that requires the immediate provision of food, water, medical care, +shelter for a hundred thousand people. In other words, not something that a few airlifts will handle. If there is navigable water anywhere nearby, you 'could' be saved by a future version of one of DARPA's new toys: the Captive Air Amphibious Transporter(CAAT) - GM/DARPA/PopSci - Aug 22, 2012

- B. Dodson -
www.gizmag.com/caat-disaster-relief-darpa/23828/




- DARPA's one-5th scale prototype of the Captive Air Amphibious Transporter - walks on land, marsh, +water (Photo: DARPA)
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World's smallest nanomotor "could" power cell-sized nanobots, for drug delivery - GM/UoT/NC - May 20, 2014

- D. Borghino -
www.gizmag.com/nanomotor-for-nanobot-drug-delivery/32160/

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New "dual carbon" battery charges 20 times faster, than Li-ion - GM/PJP/KU - May 19, 2014

- D. Borghino -
www.gizmag.com/dual-carbon-fast-charging-battery/32121/
http://powerjapanplus.com/about/news.html
www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/english/index.php

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- A Japanese company has announced the development and planned mass-production of a disruptive dual carbon battery that can be charged twenty times faster than an ordinary lithium-ion cell (Image: Power Japan Plus)
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Japanese company Power Japan Plus has announced the development and planned mass-production of "Ryden," a disruptive carbon battery that can be charged 20 times faster than an ordinary lithium-ion cell. The battery, which is cheap to manufacture, safe, and environmentally friendly, could be ideal to improve the range and charging times of electric cars.













We've seen electric cars and motorbikes make huge strides forward in recent years. Up to a few years ago, electric vehicles were a synonym of peculiar designs, poor performance, and very low range; but now, more and more people associate them with instant torque and high performance. Further improving range, charging time, and cost would make electric vehicles an even more compelling product.

A new battery developed by Power Japan and Kyushu University promises that – and more. The researchers describe their battery as "dual carbon" since both electrodes are made out of carbon. They claim that their design not only has high energy density, but is also economical, very safe, reliable, and environmentally sustainable. Most importantly, it can charge 20x faster than its Li-ion counterpart.




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According to the company, their technology would allow you to charge the battery of a Nissan Leaf in 12 minutes instead of four hours. Because that battery has a capacity of 24 kWh, a back-of-the-envelope extrapolation would give us a charging time of 42 minutes for the 85 kWh battery of a top of the line Tesla Model S.

Power Japan also claims that their battery has energy density comparable to state of the art lithium-ion, with manufacturing costs that are equal or lower. This is because carbon, which is widely available in nature, is the only active ingredient, and the batteries can fit into a standard 18650 cell (the one used in laptops and electric cars), requiring no significant change to existing manufacturing lines.

Further characteristics that make it particularly suitable for electric cars are a long lifetime of 3,000 charge/discharge cycles (Li-ion's life is closer to 1,000 cycles) and the ability to discharge fully without the risk of short-circuiting and damaging the battery. Moreover, the battery doesn't heat up, so it wouldn't require the extensive cooling systems that appear in current electric cars. Thermal stability also makes the battery much safer, because it eliminates the risk of thermal runaway, which can cause explosions. And it would be more powerful than other batteries, operating at over four volts.



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The battery would also be highly sustainable, as it is fully recyclable. Power Japan is planning to produce the battery using an organic carbon complex, developed in-house from organic cotton, to obtain a greater control over the size of the carbon crystals in its electrodes.

Power Japan is planning to start production of 18650 dual carbon cells later this year for specialty applications such as medical devices and satellites, and they plan to license the technology to other companies for use in electric vehicles.

The video below illustrates the advantages of the battery. "

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Scientists use Silly Putty ingredient, to improve batteries; If you see a group of scientists playing with a blob of Silly Putty, they might not be goofing off, they may be working on a technological breakthrough. That turned out to be the case with researchers @the University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering, who have developed a way to use an ingredient in Silly Putty, to improve lithium-ion battery life between charges, by three times the industry standard - GM/UoC/N - May 16, 2014

- David Szondy -
www.gizmag.com/silly-putty-battery/32089/

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Structural supercapacitors "could" make batteries +power cords obsolete - GM/VU/NL - May 26, 2014

- Lakshmi Sandhana -
www.gizmag.com/structural-supercapacitors-batteries-obsolete…
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/nl500531r?journalCode=na…
www.gizmag.com/volvo-battery-infused-structural-components/2…
www.gizmag.com/graphene-supercapacitor-energy-density-record…
www.gizmag.com/silicon-supercapacitor/29515/

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- Structural supercapacitors could allow energy to be stored directly in structural materials, such as a phone's casing (Photo: Joe Howell / Vanderbilt)
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Imagine using a mobile phone powered entirely by its casing , or an electric car that runs off power stored in its chassis . Researchers at Vanderbilt University have created a structural supercapacitor that could, they believe, bring this closer to reality , making batteries and power cords obsolete . The structural supercapacitor could make it possible to store energy directly in structural materials, allowing them to deliver power long-term, while surviving the real-life mechanical stresses they're bound to experience.

The team's new supercapacitor looks like a thin grey wafer, and is made of silicon electrodes that have been chemically treated to have inner surfaces containing nanoscale pores . Instead of storing energy in chemical reactions, like batteries, the supercapictor stores power by assembling electrically-charged ions on the surface of the porous material . In a recent test, the supercapacitor was able to store and release power without a hitch , the team reported, even when it was subjected to vibrational accelerations exceeding 80 g and stresses of up to 44 psi.

“These devices demonstrate – for the first time as far as we can tell – that it is possible to create materials that can store and discharge significant amounts of electricity while they are subject to realistic static loads and dynamic forces, such as vibrations or impacts,” said Cary Pint, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University.

Being able to create hardy structural materials that can efficiently store and deliver energy opens up many exciting possibilities. For instance, instead of being inert, the walls of a home or a building could store and deliver power to all the home's lights and appliances.

"The majority of building materials that we use in these systems have absolutely no function than to just maintain mechanical integrity," Pint tells Gizmag. "What if we could take the tons of materials used in homes and convert them to energy storage systems that were not more expensive, could perform the same mechanical function as building materials, but could have decades worth of energy storage capability built in?".

"For a home or stationary powered system, this technology is the seed to putting solar panels on the roof and enabling power delivery around the clock without the need for a grid, even when the sun isn't shining," he adds.



- The engineers suspended a heavy laptop from the supercapacitor to demonstrate its strength (Photo: Vanderbilt Nanomaterials and Energy Devices Laboratory)-


While we've seen a lot of high-energy storage and powerful supercapacitors before, including a silicon supercapacitor from Pint's lab, the present research is reportedly the first to test how structural supercapacitors function under realistic mechanical loads. Making the device more mechanically robust to withstand stresses, Pint says, didn't compromise its energy storing capabilities.

"In an unpackaged, structurally integrated state, our supercapacitor can store more energy and operate at higher voltages than a packaged, off-the-shelf commercial supercapacitor, even under intense dynamic and static forces,” says Pint.

Compared to batteries that charge for hours and operate for thousands of cycles, the way the structural supercapictor stores energy, the researchers say, will allow it to charge and discharge in minutes and operate for millions of cycles. That's a clear advantage, especially when you consider how supercapacitors typically lag behind batteries when it comes to energy storage.

“Battery performance metrics change when you’re putting energy storage into heavy materials that are already needed for structural integrity,” says Pint. “Supercapacitors store ten times less energy than current lithium-ion batteries, but they can last a thousand times longer. That means they are better suited for structural applications. It doesn’t make sense to develop materials to build a home, car chassis, or aerospace vehicle if you have to replace them every few years because they go dead.”

A mobile phone powered by supercapacitors and charged wirelessly would only need upgrades to its processor or other components over time. While the researchers' current silicon-based structural supercapacitors are more suited for solar cells and consumer electronics, they're confident that they'll be able to carry over the core technology into other materials like aluminum and carbon nanotubes. It may even be possible, they say, to eventually incorporate integrated energy storage into airborne systems.

"I feel that the bridge to a world where flying robots deliver our mail, or police our streets – something that may seem like science fiction now, but the technology has already been developed for – is to develop ways to efficiently power these systems," Pint tells us. "What makes me most excited about load-bearing energy storage is not necessarily the advances that we can achieve to the technology that is 'known,' but rather the advances that will come in technology when we start to put some imagination to what these materials can do."

A paper describing the research recently appeared in the journal Nano Letters. "

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Volvo to replace body parts, with energized carbon fiber panels - GM/V - Oct 18, 2013

- By Angus MacKenzie -
www.gizmag.com/volvo-battery-infused-structural-components/2…

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- Carbon fiber composite panels infused with nano-batteries and super capacitors could replace a vehicle's 12 V battery
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For automobile manufacturers, the electric elephant in the room continues to be bulky and weighty battery packs. This week, Volvo unveiled an innovative potential solution to the problem that it has been working on for the past three and a half years with other European partners; replace steel body panels with carbon fiber composite panels, infused with nano-batteries and super capacitors .













The conductive material used around the vehicle to charge and store energy can be recharged via the vehicle’s regenerative braking system or via the grid. When the system and motor requires a charge, the energized panels behave like any traditional battery pack and discharge accordingly. According to Volvo, the material charges and stores faster than a typical system.

Using a Volvo S80 as a test platform, the team replaced the vehicle’s trunk lid and plenum cross member over the engine bay with the new material. Volvo claims the composite trunk lid, which is stronger than the outgoing steel component, could not only power the vehicle's 12 volt system but the weight savings alone could increase an EV's overall range and performance as a result.

Under the hood, Volvo wanted to show that the plenum replacement bar is not only capable of replacing a 12 volt system but is also 50 percent lighter than the standard steel cross-member and torsionally stronger. The very much revolutionary concept, chock full of cost and engineering challenges, presents an interesting solution that could not only reduce overall weight but increase charge capacity relative to a vehicle’s surface area.




When it comes to weight savings, the battery pack in Tesla’s Model S for example, not only adds significant cost but also brings with it over 1,000 lb (453 kg), making the electric argument a difficult one for many. With Volvo’s concept, that huge chunk of weight would not only be lighter under this scenario, but would be spread out evenly over a vehicle’s body. In theory, vehicle handling and performance characteristics would thus improve as a result of this revised displacement idea.

But the idea of using body panels as battery packs does come with its share of particular concerns. Lamborghini, McLaren and Pagani charge a hyper-premium for their exotics as a result of extensive carbon fiber use, so for this idea to become reality and make it to mass production would require a significant reduction in the cost of carbon fiber.




Then there’s the issue of broken panels or those damaged in an accident. In the event of an accident not only would body panels be extremely costly to replace but they could present unprecedented problems for emergency crews. Electrical surges coming from broken body panels could be potentially harmful were rescue persons unaware of the underlying electrical issues.

On a fossil fuel-powered note, cars using traditional 12 volt batteries, which weigh anywhere from 45 - 61 lb (20-28 kg), this technology could also prove beneficial by relocating that hefty chunk of lead from the nose of the car out across larger surface areas.

According to Volvo, weight savings of 15 percent or more could be achieved by replacing a vehicle’s traditional body and relevant electrical components with these new nano-infused carbon fiber panels. Volvo is also keen to point out the positive sustainability aspect that comes as a result of such weight reduction. "

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Seatower's ' "game-changing" wind turbine foundations' "could" reduce the cost of offshore wind farming; Offshore wind farming combines the clean, green, environmentally neutral benefits of land-based wind turbines, while being a lot less visually intrusive ... +restricting the usual NIMBY opposition to crustaceans +invertebrates. It's currently a lot more expensive to install turbines out @sea, though, +that's restricting the sector's development. Which is why the Seatower Cranefree turbine platform "could" be such a significant step forward. Cheaper +easier to install, +requiring less gargantuan +specialized equipment, than standard monopile foundations, the Seatower base "could" help offshore wind farms reach profitability a lot quicker - GM - May 13, 2014

- Loz Blain -
www.gizmag.com/seatower-cranefree-offshore-wind-turbine-base…

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IBM discovers 1st new class of polymers , in decades - PM/IBM/SM - May 15, 2014

- By David Szondy -
www.gizmag.com/ibm-polymer-discovery-plastic/32088/
www.sciencemag.org/content/344/6185/732.abstract

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- A Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) image of the new ultra-strong polymer reinforced with carbon nanotubes (Image: IBM)
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The chemical tree got a bit of a shake this week with scientists at IBM announcing the discovery of the first new class of polymer materials in decades. Discovered using a combination of lab experiments and computer modelling, the new plastics have properties that 'could potentially' have a huge impact in manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, and micro electronics.

Since the first synthetic plastics were invented in the 19th century, the use of polymers has spread from artificial billiard balls to become one of the key materials of the 21st century. They’re used so widely in modern life that this could almost be called a plastic age, though the names are rarely familiar with such non-household labels as polyesters, polyacrylates, polyethylene, polyolefins, polystyrene, epoxies, polyamides, and polyimides.

Despite this ubiquity, plastics aren't all that they should be. While they have a reputation for indestructibility, they’re actually very sensitive to the environment. Ultraviolet light, oxygen, heat, alcohols, and solvents can all destroy plastics in short order. Try using a polystyrene cup to measure out petrol and you’ll get a dramatic demonstration of this. They’re also very difficult to recycle because once they've been cured they can’t be remolded, and over time some can exude toxic chemicals if left in a landfill.

Up until now, polymer chemistry was regarded as a mature field where all the big discoveries have been made and it's now just a matter of filling in the details. It’s been decades since the last family of polymers was discovered, and most plastics research today involves combining, tweaking, and generally learning how to work plastics. It’s a bit like making advances in woodworking without discovering new species of trees. Now IBM have discovered the first new family of trees ... or rather, polymers in decades

We call chemistry a science, but in many ways it's an art that relies on the experience and intuition of the chemist. Computational chemistry combines the empirical work in the synthetic polymer chemistry lab with the modelling power of the computer to predict chemical reactions. It doesn't replace experiments, but it does cut out a lot of the trial and error. And it’s through computational chemistry that the new polymers were discovered.

The IBM polymers consist of two related classes of plastic materials. They’re formed by combining paraformaldehyde and 4,4ʹ-oxydianiline in what’s called a condensation reaction. When heated to 250⁰ C (482⁰ F) the material becomes very strong as covalent bonds form and the solvent is forced out, forming the first of two versions of the polymer. Both versions are highly elastic, resistant to solvents, and are recyclable. One version can even self-heal .



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These polymers also show new physical properties. The first version is lightweight, stiff, resistant to cracking, shows more strength than bone, and can also turned into new polymer structures with half again as much strength. However, it is very brittle, like glass. When mixed with carbon nanofibers and heated, it forms an extremely strong, lightweight composite material that is similar to metal, yet has a degree of self-healing when cracked.

Another version of the plastic forms an elastic gel because it’s formed at low temperature and traps the solvent in its molecular network. This gel is not only very stretchy, but It’s “self-healing” because if you cut a bit in two, they bond back together again in seconds when they touch. According to IBM, this property makes the gel polymer useful as an adhesive, a way of making other polymers self-healing, or as a method for transporting dyes or medicines.

Both versions are also recyclable. Water doesn't affect the polymer, but when the water is acidic, the polymer melts and can be recovered and reformed into new products. This property means that the plastic can be selectively removed without affecting surrounding materials, which has great potential for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing, and advanced composites.

“Although there has been significant work in high-performance materials, today’s engineered polymers still lack several fundamental attributes," says James Hedrick, Advanced Organic Materials Scientist, IBM Research. "New materials innovation is critical to addressing major global challenges, developing new products and emerging disruptive technologies. We’re now able to predict how molecules will respond to chemical reactions and build new polymer structures with significant guidance from computation that facilitates accelerated materials discovery. This is unique to IBM and allows us to address the complex needs of advanced materials for applications in transportation, microelectronic or advanced manufacturing.”

The IBM team’s research was published in Science. "

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Graphene +carbon nanotubes combined, to create flexible, wearable supercapacitor - GM/NTU/TU/CWRU/N - May 15, 2014

- C. Jeffrey -
www.gizmag.com/flexible-supercapacitor-improves-volumetric-e…
http://blog.case.edu/think/2014/05/13/flexible_supercapacito…
www.nature.com/nnano/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nnano.2014.9…

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- The flexible supercapacitor composed of graphene and carbon nanotubes (Photo: Dr.Dingshan Yu, Nanyung Technical University, Singapore)
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An international team of researchers has developed a supercapacitor composed of graphene and carbon nanotubes that is claimed flexible enough to be woven into clothing and potentially powerful enough to offer a real alternative to batteries for use in portable devices. Capable of being charged and discharged in excess of 10,000 cycles, the new supercapacitor also promises to be significantly lighter, faster to charge, and more robust than current battery technology.

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, produced the supercapacitor by heating and bonding micro-scale graphene sheets and carbon nanotubes to form a continuous, interconnected network of filaments. The result is reported to be a complex hybrid fiber so densely packed that its capacitive surface area is a whopping 396 sq m (4,262 sq ft) per gram.

The researchers say that this results in a capacitance of 300 Farads per cubic centimeter, and a volumetric energy density of 6.3 microwatts per cubic millimeter which, in practical parlance, means that the newly-developed supercapacitor is comparable in power to a 4-volt, 500 microamp, thin film Lithium-ion battery. This is more than enough to run many currently available low-power devices, as well as electronic components such as LEDs.

The team has so far produced a 50 meter (164 ft) long set of interwoven fibers in a continuous melding process in the laboratory that yielded approximately 1 m (3 ft) per hour. It is expected that, scaled-up, this process could eventually see large quantities of supercapacitor fibers made on a commercial scale, bringing down the price and increasing its availability.



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"The fiber supercapacitor continues to work without performance loss, even after ending hundreds of times," said researcher Dingshan Yu. So, when this supercapacitor material does become commercially viable, its ability to be bent continuously out of shape while maintaining its charge and structural integrity could lead to it being woven into clothing, backpacks, shoes, and other items to produce a wearable power system.

In turn, these could then power devices such as medical monitors, GPS devices or any of the other myriad accoutrements to our technological life that would allow us even more mobile freedom. It could also be woven into textiles for use by the military to power soldiers’ equipment, incorporated into other materials to form the case of a device that is also its power supply, or even double as the cover and the battery for an eReader.

But more than this, the low mass, high volumetric density of a graphene and carbon nanotube supercapacitor is so great that it may well provide a solution to a more pressing problem for electric vehicles: weight. At a mere fraction of the bulk of storage batteries, and capable of being charged and discharged for more than 10,000 cycles (less than 1,000 is the norm for rechargeable batteries), this type of superlight power storage could prove to be the answer to the electrical motor industry's prayers.

And, by taking advantage of its bendable nature, it could be so densely packed that many thousands of feet of charged supercapacitor material could be shoehorned into any number of spaces on a vehicle, no matter the shape, thereby freeing electric vehicle designers from the tyranny of having to find very large, very flat areas to house the batteries.

There's still more work to be done, but this new material promises to open up whole new avenues for incorporating electric storage devices as intrinsic components, rather than as separate adjuncts to devices. "

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Shape-changing implantable transistors grip living tissue - GM/UTD/AM - May 15, 2014

- Lakshmi Sandhana -
www.gizmag.com/shape-changing-implantable-transistors-grip-t…
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.201400420/ab…

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A multinational group of scientists has developed implantable shape-changing transistors that can grip nerves, blood vessels and tissues. According to the researchers, these soft electronic devices can change shape within the body, while still maintaining their electronic properties, allowing them to be used in a variety of applications and treatments.

The result of a collaboration between scientists at the University of Tokyo, Japan and The University of Texas, Dallas, the soft transistors are being designed to change shape in ways that are more biologically compatible.

"Scientists and physicians have been trying to put electronics in the body for a while now, but one of the problems is that the stiffness of common electronics is not compatible with biological tissue," says Jonathan Reeder, the study's lead author. "You need the device to be stiff at room temperature so the surgeon can implant the device, but soft and flexible enough to wrap around 3D objects so the body can behave exactly as it would without the device."

To get the device to behave accordingly, the group integrated the electronics into softening and shape-changing polymer material and also added layers of flexible electronic foils. In their normal state outside the body, the transistors are rigid. Once implanted, they become soft when heated and can flex to grip living tissue.

"We used a new technique in our field to essentially laminate and cure the shape memory polymers on top of the transistors," said the team's Dr. Walter Voit. "In our device design, we are getting closer to the size and stiffness of precision biologic structures, but have a long way to go to match nature’s amazing complexity, function and organization.”

In tests conducted in rats, the scientists heated the implanted transistors to get them to grip a cylinder 2.25 mm (0.08 in) in diameter. The device maintained its electronic properties, the researchers reported, even after it had wrapped itself around tissue.

The group's overall goal is to engineer shape changing electronic devices whose presence within the body is less intrusive as an alternative to flexible plastic-based electronic devices that continue to hold on to their shape and stiffness. Moving forward, the researchers plan to equip these soft electronics with more sensors and shrink the device's size to enable it to flex around even smaller objects.

The research is due for publication in the print version of Advanced Materials shortly. "

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'Groundbreaking experiment' "aims" to create matter from light - GM/ICL/NP - May 18, 2014

- By Colin Jeffrey -
www.gizmag.com/experiment-to-turn-light-into-matter/32107/

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- Researchers at Imperial College London have devised a method of achieving light to matter transformation at power levels orders of magnitude lower than previously thought possible (Image: Shutterstock)
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In what "could" be a landmark moment in the history of science , physicists working at the Blackett Physics Laboratory in Imperial College London have designed an experiment to validate one of the most tantalizing hypotheses in quantum electrodynamics: the theory that matter could be created, using nothing more than pure light .

Premised on a discussion that they had over one day and a few cups of coffee, the three physicists – two from Imperial College and one visiting from the Max Planck Institute in Heidelberg, Germany – recognized that their work on fusion energy also offered possibilities in the theory of light to matter creation, suggested in a theory 80 years ago by two American physicists, Breit and Wheeler. These two physicists had premised the idea that because annihilating electron-positron pairs produce two or more photons, then colliding photons should, in turn, produce electron-positron (or “Breit-Wheeler”) pairs.

In devising an experiment aimed at attempting to produce these Breit-Wheeler pairs, the physicists working at Imperial College propose a two-step process. Firstly, a high-energy electron beam accelerating electrons in a vacuum close to the speed of light would be fired into a target of pure gold several millimeters thick. Via a process called “Bremsstrahlung” (German for “Braking radiation”) the high-energy electrons bombarding the target would lose kinetic energy but, in so doing, release gamma-ray photons.



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Secondly, a magnetic field within the apparatus would collimate and direct this gamma-ray photon beam into a hohlraum (German for “cavity”). Simultaneously, to ensure that any subsidiary electron-positron pairs created at this point would be separated by a further magnet containment field, the hohlraum would be bombarded with a high-energy laser beam effectively rendering it as a black-body thermal radiation chamber. As the beam of high-energy photons entered the cavity they would rise to a super-excited state where they would collide en masse with the photons generated by the laser aimed at the hohlraum and, all going to plan, hundreds of thousands of Breit-Wheeler pairs would be generated to form a continuous stream from the cavity. In fact, it is anticipated that, in using a 2-GeV electron beam and a 400-eV hohlraum laser, the yield would be in excess of 100,000 electron-positron pairs.



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If this experiment comes to fruition it would represent not only the first realization of a pure photon–photon collider, but a method of achieving light to matter transformation at power levels orders of magnitude lower than previously thought possible. And, without the requirement for a massive particle accelerator, it could be easily achieved in a modestly-equipped laboratory.

Given the potential to open up a relatively low-energy, simple way to investigate a cornerstone of quantum electrodynamics, this proposal should allow many more researchers access to this field. As a result, this could help add to our knowledge of the processes that took place in the first 100 seconds of the universe and possibly shed more light on those mysterious denizens of deep-space: gamma-ray bursts emanating from exploding massive stars.

Lastly, validating the Breit-Wheeler theory would also provide the seventh and final in the line theories describing the simplest ways in which light and matter interact. These include Dirac's 1930 theory on the annihilation of electrons and positrons, Einstein's 1905 theory on the photoelectric effect, and Blackett and Occhialini’s single-photon annihilation. Those theories are all associated with Nobel Prize-winning research.

Details of the research were published this week in the journal Nature Photonics. "

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Refrigeration efficiency 'breakthrough' - GM - ???
www.gizmag.com/go/1829/

"Kelix Energies has developed a heating and cooling system that performs effectively without the use of a refrigeration compressor. Cooling systems can only operate if the refrigerant is maintained at a constant high pressure, a task performed by high-maintenance, inefficient compressors in conventional systems. By replacing compressors with a process called Centrifugal Heat Transfer (CHT), Kelix have reduced the amount of electricity needed for effective cooling and created a system with fewer moving parts that's less susceptible to mechanical failure.

CHT technology creates the necessary pressure differential via centrifugal force - heat transfer is achieved as the refrigerant passes from the condenser section, through a throttling device, and into the evaporator section.

The highly scalable Kelix heat transfer system allows the use of a wide variety of environmentally safe refrigerants at lower amperage rates. Combined with minimal space requirements and the ability to operate independently of any internal combustion engine, the Kelix system has the potential to dramatically expand air-conditioning applications at home, in the office and in automobiles. "

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UNC study "finds massive cost savings in 'high-tech pathogen-identification method' "; Researchers @UNC Health Care have found that using a new method for identifying bacteria +fungi in patient specimens led to a 92 percent cost reduction in the reagents needed to run clinical microbiology tests. During the year-long study, the new technology – called MALDI-TOF MS – was also found to take much less time. In most cases, lab technologists identified a pathogen in about an hour; test results from conventional molecular methods take @least a day, +often longer - IT/UNCHC, CHAPEL HILL - May 20, 2014
http://news.unchealthcare.org/news/2014/may/unc-study-finds-…

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Growing Meat, in the Lab, Scientists Initiate Action Plan to Advance Cultured Meat - IT/SD/CUoT - Sep 8, 2011
www.innovationtoronto.com/2011/09/growing-meat-in-the-lab/
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110906085145.htm

"Late last week, an international group of scientists took a step closer to their goal to produce cultured meat. They agreed on important common positions about how to bring the research forward during a workshop in Gothenburg, Sweden, arranged by Chalmers University of Technology and the European Science Foundation.

Many technology components are now coming into place in order to realize the concept of cultured meat. This includes a cell source that is possible to use, several alternative processes to turn these cells into muscle cells for meat, and nutrients free of animal components which can be produced from sunlight and carbon dioxide.

In addition, a life cycle assessment of cultured meat compared to traditionally produced meat was recently published. It shows that the environmental benefits of cultured meat are very large (see attached fact sheet). For example, compared to the rearing of cattle, cultured meat would entail dramatic reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, land use and water use.

Despite these obvious advantages, the area is still very poorly funded. The interdisciplinary group of scientists has decided to form a community to try to attract more funding and to create a faster development in the area of cultured meat. During the workshop last week, they also reached consensus about important issues in the research field. For instance, the nutrients for growing the cells for meat must be produced with renewable energy and without animal products. The best source for this is to use a photosynthetic organism, such as blue-green algae.

Many important decisions remain about how to proceed in the research and development on cultured meat, and the scientists now feel that it is time to spread the discussion outside the research community.

“We want to invite all stakeholders into discussions to tackle these issues and identify in which directions to go,” says Julie Gold, associate professor in biological physics at Chalmers, and one of the convenors of the workshop. “To date, there are only limited dedicated research activities in cultured meat. To move forward, research activities have to increase substantially.”

The workshop in Sweden engaged an interdisciplinary group of 25 scientists who all have special interest in cultured meat. Some of them have specialties in tissue engineering, stem cells and food technology. Others are environmental scientists, ethicists, social scientists and economists. All of these areas have been discussed during the workshop. The result is encouraging regarding the possibility to actually be able to supply consumers with cultivated meat in the future, and the scientists have not found any crucial arguments against cultured meat. "

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Germany Sets New Record For Renewable Energy: 74% Of National Demand, World renewable energy frontrunner Germany has set yet another new record, for itself. Last Sunday, renewable energy, including wind, solar, hydro, +biomass, accounted for 74% of national demand, during the middle of the day - T9B - May 13, 2014

- John Johnston -
www.the9billion.com/2014/05/13/germany-sets-new-record-for-r…

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German Coal Mine " 'May' Be Turned Into Giant Battery, For Renewable Energy " - T9B - May 4, 2014

- J. Johnson -
www.the9billion.com/2014/05/04/german-coal-mine-may-be-turne…

"


As we’ve discussed many times, Germany is one of the industrialized countries leading the transition to renewable energy, and an important part of this transition will be finding efficient ways to store renewable energy. As one innovative solution, a German engineering professor, André Niemann, wants to turn an old, underground coal mine into a giant battery for renewable energy.

As part of Germany’s big push toward renewable energy, the federal subsidies the carbon-intensive coal industry has relied heavily on are due to expire in 2018. When that happens, Germany’s 3 existing hard-coal mines will no longer be viable. It’s one of these mines Niemann wants to put to use as a giant battery.

The proposal involves turning the deep tunnels of the Bergwerk Prosper Haniel mine, which is about an hour from the city of Cologne, into pumped storage. Renewable energy that is not needed at any given time would be used to pump water into an above ground reservoir. To retrieve that energy later when its needed, the water would be drained downhill (just using gravity) into the mine and through turbines, making the whole system into a massive hydraulic battery . Some renewable energy would be used to pump water back to the surface again.

To be clear, this is not a new idea, it’s proven, and a few of these types of systems are already operating around the world, including in Germany and the United States. However, this would be the first time preexisting coal mine infrastructure would be put to use.

Watch the embedded video form more details on the proposed project, Germany’s remaining coal use, and the country’s push for renewable energy. "

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Saphonian bladeless turbine 'boasts impressive efficiency, low cost' - GM/SE/ENN - Nov 7, 2012

- Adam Williams -
www.gizmag.com/saphonian-bladeless-wind-turbine/24890/
www.gizmag.com/bladeless-wind-turbines/14977/
www.gizmag.com/bird-friendly-wind-turbine/23961/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27_law
www.enn.com/business/article/45171

"

- The Saphonian bladeless wind turbine draws inspiration from the design of a ship's sails
Image Gallery (2 images) -


Tunisian green energy startup Saphon Energy has created a new bladeless wind turbine which draws inspiration from the design of a ship’s sails, and promises to convert the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity at up to double the efficiency – and half the cost – of a typical wind turbine.

Dubbed the “Saphonian,” in honor of an ancient wind divinity worshiped by the Carthaginian Mediterranean culture which predated modern Tunisia, the current iteration of bladeless wind turbine is the second prototype developed by the company thus far.




As illustrated by the development of the Solar Aero and Catching Wind Power bladeless turbines, there is a perceived need for wind turbines which can offer renewable energy while also avoiding the use of rotating blades, which can cause noise pollution and be harmful to birds.

The Saphonian turbine implements a patented system called “Zero-Blade Technology” in order to harness the wind’s energy. This is said to involve channeling the wind in a back and forth motion, until it is converted into mechanical energy using pistons. The pistons then produce hydraulic pressure, which can be instantly converted to electricity via a hydraulic motor and a generator, or stored in a hydraulic accumulator.

The savings in manufacturing result from being able to discard the blades, hub and gearbox needed in a traditional wind turbine, according to Saphon Energy. In addition, though we've been given no hard figures, the company claims that the Saphonian works to a level of efficiency which exceeds the Betz limit – a proposition which leaves us feeling skeptical, though admittedly intrigued.

The Saphonian bladeless turbine received an international patent this March, and Saphon Energy is currently seeking collaboration with a manufacturer in order to bring the technology to market, a process which the company estimates could take up to two years.

The promo video below features a little more information on the project. "

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Japan Plans to Have a Power Plant in Space, in a Decade, Actually, the plan to power the globe with gigantic space-based solar panels has been kicking around since the ’60s. But thanks to a perfect storm of technological advances—strong but lightweight tether materials, swarming worker robots that can self-assemble, more efficient solar panels, +cheaper payload launches—this thing is 'actually' looking feasible - MB/JAXA/IEEE/CfCS/WFS - May 14, 2014

- Meghan Neal -
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/japan-plans-to-have-a-power…
http://global.jaxa.jp/article/interview/vol53/index_e.html
http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/space-elevators-are-totally…
http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/solar/how-japan-plans-to…
http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/this-satellite-could-be-bea…
www.wfs.org/blogs/thomas-frey/next-great-space-race-space-ba…

"Japan, where the disastrous Fukushima meltdown heightened the search for safe, sustainable alternative energy, is answering that need by sending a power plant into space.

Actually, the plan to power the globe with gigantic space-based solar panels has been kicking around since the '60s. But thanks to a perfect storm of technological advances—strong but lightweight tether materials, swarming worker robots that can self-assemble, more efficient solar panels, and cheaper payload launches—this thing is actually looking feasible.

JAXA, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, recently announced that it intends to stick a solar-generated power station in orbit for the first time by 2025—just over a decade.

Picture this: Floating 24,000 miles above the Earth's surface is a mammoth power plant (power satellite may be more accurate) that stretches several miles long, weighs 10,000 metric tons, and is covered with solar panels basking in the sun and storing up its powerful energy.




The solar station is tethered to a base station on the ground with six-mile-long wires. This acts as a counterforce to offset the gravitational pull so the satellite is essentially pulled in tow as the Earth turns, keeping it at a fixed point in geostationary orbit. It’s the concept astrophysicists proposed to build our future space elevators, as explained Professor Emeritus at JAXA Susumi Sasaki in an editorial in IEEE.

The problem is that part of the Earth's rotation spins it away from the sun, which doesn't do much good for a solar power station. So the scientists hacked the initial model by adding in a couple mirrors to reflect the sunlight and point it directly on the panels, 24/7. These mirrors are just floating free, and scientists on the ground have to configure the whole setup with extreme precision.



- Floating mirrors would reflect the sunlight onto the solar panels. Image: JAXA -


That’s just the beginning of this multibillion-dollar challenge, however. After launching the station and mirrors up into the sky, the station then has to beam back energy to a small target on Earth, relying on wireless power transmission—something humans have been studying for decades but have yet to perfect.

According to the plan, the solar energy collected by the giant power satellite will be converted to microwaves, which are capable of traveling long distances while avoiding obstacles like weather and debris. The microwaves are beamed down to a receiving site on the ground speckled with antennas, where it's converted to electricity.

The planned space-based station can process 1 gigawatt of power, on par with the nuclear plants here on the planet. But it can do this ostensibly indefinitely, as long as the machinery (and the sun) hold out.

Solar panels in space are up to 10 times more efficient than the ones we've got on Earth, so the potential is beyond intriguing. If JAXA's or other current plans to build space-based solar power stations work—and according to the JAXA site, "we are getting close to the stage where it is feasible"— that could be a revolutionary change for society. A lot of industries would be turned on their heads.




In a blog post on the World Future Society, futurist Thomas Frey speculated that once one orbital solar station proves to be successful, other nations with space programs would rush to launch power plants into space, too. He believes the JAXA project marks the beginning of the next space race.

Maybe it could be: Energy is one of the most pressing issues of our generation, and probably the generation after that even more so. At the dawn of the space exploration age and peak techno-optimism, the temptation to look for an answer in the skies makes sense. "

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Researchers have developed a coating method, which accelerates bonding with bone by 3 times; Dr. Masanori Kikuchi, Group Leader of the Bioceramics Group, International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics(MANA) +a research group @Tokyo Medical +Dental University succeeded, in developing a coating method which accelerates bonding with bone by 3 times - IT/NIfMS/BG/MANA/TM&DU - May 26, 2014
www.innovationtoronto.com/2013/05/researchers-at-the-interna…
www.nims.go.jp/eng/

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NanoSteel "promises lighter +more fuel efficient cars, without compromising safety" - IT/NS/GM - Aug 16, 2012
www.innovationtoronto.com/2012/08/nanosteel-promises-lighter…
http://nanosteelco.com/index.php/news/breakthough_ahss_steel…
www.gizmag.com/nanosteel-lighter-cars-gm/23721/

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.991.996 von Popeye82 am 15.05.14 22:27:53

Zitat von Popeye82: 'Top 10 Water Innovators' Celebrated in New Report - GreenBiz, OAKLAND - April 22, 2009

- By Matthew Wheeland -
www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/04/22/top-10-water-innovators

"OAKLAND, Calif. -- Water, it is often said, is the new carbon: the next critical piece of business operations to manage and use efficiently. But the vast majority of innovations in water technology are often overlooked by investors, the press and the public, according to Laura Shenkar, the principal at the Artemis Project.

"During this period when the challenges to water supply and water quality are just beginning to affect business, these are companies that are blazing the trail toward green recovery. They are creating what will be one of the great high-growth industries of the 21st Century," Shenkar said. "The Artemis Project Top 50 companies are just the tip of the iceberg for a major industry that will generate thousands of companies and green jobs."

To that end, Shenkar and a team of judges compiled a list of more than 120 companies that are pushing the envelope in terms of water treatment, purification and management. Those companies were then rated on four criteria: technology, intellectual property and know-how, team quality and market potential. The judges also applied ipCapital Group's proprietary ipDimensional Scoring algorithm, which objectively ranks companies within a particular sector based on the relative value of its patents.

The winning companies span a range of different technologies. The top prize was given to Arizona-based stormwater treatment company AbTech Industries, Massachusetts-based desalination experts Oasys Water and Vermont-based Seldon Technologies, makers of a nano-tube water-filtration system.

"The goal of this competition was to show the U.S venture capital community the diversity and investment potential of an international network of advanced water technology companies," Shenkar said. "The fact that the top three winners of this competition are U.S. based companies should serve as a wakeup call to the U.S. investment community. Water will be a big industry sooner rather than later; it's flourishing in our own backyard."

In general, Shenkar said the companies that made the list are working on one or more of the following six trends in water management:

+ Acoustic Water Purification

+ Wastewater Purification

+ Software for Water Management

+ Disinfection/Iodine and Ultraviolet and Advanced Oxidation

+ Waste Mining

+ Energy Recovery


In acoustic water purification, companies are using either sounds or lasers to make a bubble in the water, which then explodes; and the heat and electricity and the shock has an impact to the molecules around it in killing off bacteria and purifying the water. This technique has been used most often in small-scale projects in wastewater and medical settings.

Wastewater purification can be used to recycle water to almost any grade -- in Singapore, Shenkar explained, companies are taking wastewater and purifying it to drinking quality. Although that's not a level the U.S. is likely to reach soon, it is a technology with significant uses.

Water-management software is currently put to use at both macro and micro levels, from Global Information Systems (GIS) satellites reading the lay of the water to ground-level implementations of water sensors to maximize water efficiency in landscaping.

On the disinfection fronts, iodine and chlorine both get bad raps, but Shenkar explains that natural iodine is quite safe to use, and companies like BioLargo are putting it to use with advanced delivery methods. Ultraviolet light is an up-and-coming solution, Shenkar said, in large part because of companies developing LED ultraviolet lights, which are much smaller and less hazardous to dispose of.

Waste mining is a form of wastewater purification, where companies can take out the elements within the wastewater and use some of remnants for beneficial purposes. An example Shenkar offered was mining the nitrogen from the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico's dead zones -- companies are developing ways to remove the nitrogen and reuse it.

Finally, energy recovery takes away one of the largest obstacles for widespread adoption of desalination: it currently takes an enormous amount of energy to filter and purify water, but companies are working on methods that use the non-filtered water to power turbines that run the machine, thereby recovering as much as 95 percent of the energy needed to desalinate water.

For more details on the companies and a complete list of the Artemis Project's first annual Top 50 Water Companies Competition winners please visit www.TheArtemisProject.com . "


BioLargo - Completes 1st Order to US Government for New Products - Oct 22, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-completes-first-order…


BioLargo's Product "Wins 'Cat Fancy Magazine Editor's Choice Award' " - Oct 30, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargos-product-wins-cat-fan…


BioLargo "Granted Additional Patent, as It Lands 2nd Order From US Government" - Dec 4, 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-granted-additional-pa…


BioLargo "Successfully Concludes 'Proof of Concept', +Progresses to Pilot Phase for Its Oil Sands Decontamination Project With University of Alberta"; University of Alberta +BioLargo demonstrated in its proof of concept testing that the AOS Filter can: Rapidly dismantle difficult soluble containments, Operate as a continual free flowing system, Function with very low power consumption +Compete @a fraction of the cost of other technologies; D. Calvert: "BioLargo's AOS Filter "has been shown to reduce total acid-extractable organics in water @a rate never before demonstrated commercially. Based on 'proof of claim' there is a "belief" BioLargo "may" have the lowest cost sustainable solution for the oil sands process-affected water ." Having tested our technology, the esteemed University of Alberta is entering the AOS Filter industrial pilot-scale-testing phase, which we "expect" to confirm its commercial viability to treat oil sands tailings ponds +then eliminate the need for them on a go forward basis. Oil sands are commonly considered one of the most difficult water contamination situations. As such, this pilot project is "expected" to provide the groundwork for additional water treatment applications, including refining, fracking, remediation, agriculture +industrial waste, among others" - Jan 21, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-successfully-conclude…


BioLargo Assigned Federal +Military Supply System National Stock Numbers, "Opens Recurring Sales Channels for Health Care Related Products, Establishes Working Capital Line of Credit to Support Sales Efforts"; company's body fluid solidifiers are "used to solidify bodily fluids evacuated during surgery, in hospital settings +military deployment situations". Using BioLargo's advanced iodine technology, the products "provide advanced holding power, increased safety +superior odor control, in an easy to use mechanism that requires no special handling" - Mar 19, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-assigned-federal-mili…


BioLargo Receives Patent for 'AOS Filter Design', 'Leading Center of Excellence' Conducts Industrial Pilot; D. Calvert: "The patent for our AOS Filter "provides added validation +protection to a valuable invention that we feel confident will be an effective solution to decontaminating water, in a variety of industries. Our AOS filter is a continuous flow device that instantaneously dismantles hard to manage, soluble contaminants, as the water passes through the device. It requires very low power +we "expect" its capital cost to be 'highly competitive'. Our AOS filter has a 'huge market opportunity', as it provides a scalable +low cost solution to the water industry's need, to process massive +varying volumes of water." Industrial pilot scale testing of the AOS filter is underway @the University of Alberta a 'leading center of excellence', serving the oil +gas industry. The pilot is " "expected" to demonstrate the commercial viability of the AOS Filter, the decontamination of wastewater @the Athabasca oil sands tailing ponds, the 'potential' to eliminate the future need for tailing ponds, +provide the basis for additional applications in refining, fracking, remediation, agriculture +industrial waste applications, among others" " - Apr 7, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargo-receives-patent-aos-f…


Growth Capital Expo Presentation Now Available - Apr 30, 2014
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42749/Growth%20Capital%2…


BioLargo's Patented AOS Filter Receives Additional Validation for Use in Water Treatment, Expanding Pilot with the University of Alberta to Include Agricultural Production +Food Processing Applications, Appoints Richard Smith, PhD as President of Canadian Subsidiary- BioLargo Water, Inc - May 15, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargos-patented-aos-filter-…

BioLargo's Odor-No-More Product Selected by the U.S. Army, for Addition to Troop Deployment Assemblages, Received 1st Order From the U.S. Air Force; Joe Provenzano: "Having our products selected by the U.S. Army +serving our troops deployed throughout the world "gives us great confidence in the future for these +our entire line of American-made products. With the NSNs in place +initial product shipments behind us, we are now qualified +have begun the registration process for the Veterans Administration(VA) +General Services Administration(GSA) schedules"."; Dennis Calvert: "Being listed on the VA +GSA schedules "will expand the availability of our products to the entire federal government, +a long list of 'qualified purchasers worldwide' " " - May 27, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/biolargos-odor-no-more-product…
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9992833
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9896462
http://biolargo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/BioLargo-Annu…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 47.042.828 von Popeye82 am 25.05.14 17:34:01

Zitat von Popeye82: TrueGold Mining - announces start of detailed engineering +design, @the Karma Project - Oct 17, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-10-17_Detailed…


True Gold Announces Positive Feasibility Study for Karma Project, Study "supports low-cost heap leach mine with strong NPV, IRR +"rapid payback", @US$1.250/oz gold, Conference call on Dec 17, `13 @10:30 a.m. EST - Dec 17, 2013

"Base Case Operating Highlights +Project Performance":

- Gold price: Base case economic evaluation: US$1.250/oz Au

- Probable Mineral Reserves: 33.200.000t @0.89 g/t, containing 949.000 oz Au

- Production: 97.000 oz Au/year(average), over an 8.5-year mine life

- Initial CAPEX: US$131.500.000(includes working capital +contingency)

- NPV @ 5%(after tax): US$178.200.000

- IRR(after tax): 43.1%

- Payback(after tax): 1.4 years

- Resilience: 21.3% IRR @US$1.000/oz Au ...
http://www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGold_N…


Burkina Faso Council of Ministers approves issuance of Karma mining permit - Dec 19, 2013
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/13-12-19_CoM_perm…


True Gold receives Environmental Permit for Kao - Jan 6, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-06_Kao_Envi…


True Gold starts Phase II barrage construction, @Karma Project - Jan 8, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-08_Barrage_…


True Gold Signs 'Financing Engagement Letter' With Barclays +Societe Generale, to arrange a senior loan for the Karma Project of "up to" US$90.000.000, True Gold's debt financing target - Jan 16, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-16_mandated…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TrueGoldCorpPreso…


True Gold receives mining permit, for Karma Project - Jan 27, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-01-27_final_si…


True Gold Mining Raises C$51.900.000, Through Bought Deal Financing +Private Placement; M. O'Dea: “This financing structure addresses the equity component of True Gold’s project finance needs +"creates a pathway to production." With C$70.000.000 in cash, + >six months into the project debt process with our lead arrangers, we "are positioned to begin construction of Karma, in the 2nd half of `14." " In the meantime, we are advancing barrage construction, finalizing detailed engineering +design, +continuing resource expansion efforts, through ongoing drilling. Participation +support from our cornerstone investors over the past six months, in particular LMM +Teck Resources Ltd.(“Teck”), "have enabled us to 'rapidly advance' Karma through permitting, feasibility +now financing" " - Feb 18, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/14-02-18_TGM_fina…


True Gold Adds 1.660.000 Ounces of Gold +Doubles In-Pit Leachable Resource, @Karma's Largest Deposit - Mar 13, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-03-5_TGM_NKa…


True Gold "Launches Aggressive Drill Program @Karma Gold Project", 15.000-metre drill program for resource expansion +target generation - May 5, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-04-04_Explor…


True Gold "Completes Construction of Major Water Infrastructure for Proposed Karma Mine", Barrage completed ahead of schedule +under budget - May 12, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-05-12-Barrag…


True Gold Announces Agreement to Purchase Mining Fleet - May 20, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/NewsRelease14-22_…

True Gold "Holds 'Ground Breaking Ceremony', to Mark the Start of Construction of the Karma Mine", Construction will take place over the next 18 months, with the 1st gold pour 'anticipated' @the end of `15 - May 26, 2014
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/2014-05-26_Ground…
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/EventPhotos.pdf
www.truegoldmining.com/sites/default/files/TGMCorporatePrese…
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0000…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 45.707.453 von Popeye82 am 28.10.13 14:29:57

Zitat von Popeye82: MAG Silver - Reports Initial Mineral Resource Estimate @Cinco de Mayo: 12.450.000 Tonnes @132 g/t Ag, 0.24 g/t Au, 2.86% Pb +6.47% Zn , for 52.700.000 Ounces Ag, ~93.000 Ounces Au, 785.000.000 Ib Pb +1.777.000.000 Ib Zn I; D. MacInnis: "We are pleased, but not surprised, to see a significant resource begin to materialize at the Bridge Zone/Jose Manto. Combined with Juanicipio, Cinco de Mayo now gives MAG two significant high grade assets. Although we are still in the early stages, Cinco de Mayo is showing very strong potential for an increase to a substantial size. We expect to follow our exploration model +link the Bridge Zone/Jose Manto to the new Pegaso Zone discovery @depth. The 61 metre thick massive sulphide intercept in Pegaso Zone discovery hole CM-12 431,(Press Release July 18, ´12) "strongly indicates that there is "abundant potential" for a much larger resource, to emerge @depth" " - Oct 3, 2012
www.magsilver.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=550945


MAG Silver Announces Start of Juanicipio Underground Development - Oct 28, 2013
www.magsilver.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=609155

MAG Silver Announces Updated Juanicipio Resource Estimate: 226.000.000 Ounces @~609g/t Silver, 864.000 Ounces @~1.8g/t Gold, 621.000.000 Ib @~1.8% Lead +1.095.000.000 Ib @~3.2% Zinc I/I - May 27, 2014
www.magsilver.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=655284
www.magsilver.com/i/pdf/presentation.pdf
http://sedar.com/CheckCode.do
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=1&issuerNo=0001…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 46.701.491 von Popeye82 am 25.03.14 21:21:29

Zitat von Popeye82: C-COM Satellite Systems - "Next Generation Antennas" deployed, in Japan - Jun 18, 2013
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…


C-COM Announces Partnership, with "South Africa`s Largest Independent TelCo" - Jul 23, 2013
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…


C-COM Announces Partnership with "Leading Asian Global Electronics Manufacturer" - Aug 13, 2013
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…


C-COM Satellite Systems - Announces Global Strategic Partnership, With Vislink - Aug 29, 2013
www.marketwire.com/press-release/c-com-announces-global-stra…


C-COM Satellite Systems - New Generation Mobile Antenna Receives Certification for Use with Hughes HN/HX Systems - Sep 24, 2013
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…


C-COM "Ships More Mobile Antennas to Russia", which will be used for oil +gas exploration in Russia by "one of the world's largest oilfield services companies" - Jan 14, 2014
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…


C-COM Antenna Provides 'Assured Communications', @Super Bowl 48; B. Barton: "The Exede service data rates "provided reliable levels of primary +back-up service, to the operations compound in the event of a failure or overload of terrestrial services." A five day joint effort got the system delivered, installed, commissioned +in service @the compound in time for pre-event testing"; J. Luczyk: "The high speeds provided by the Exede service in conjunction with the mobile iNetVu® Ka-75 "are allowing responders to communicate faster +easier than ever before" "; L. Klein: "We "are pleased to be able to assist 1st responders with a cost effective +reliable solution, that the combined C-COM manufactured iNetVu® +the ViaSat provided Exede service delivers" " - Feb 11, 2014
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…


C-COM Flyaway Antenna Receives 'ViaSat Type Approval', the "1st auto-deploying flyaway product to be authorized for use on ViaSat's Exede® Entreprise service in the USA"; Leslie Klein: "This "highly portable light weight system, which can be assembled by one person without any tools in <10 minutes, is "aimed" for SNG +1st Responders, who require quick field setup +high speed broadband connectivity" "; Kristin Scheib: "We "are very excited about the 'many enterprise applications' that ViaSat's Exede® Enterprise Service enables." The iNetVu® Fly-75V "provides a great fly-away antenna solution for applications, such as Satellite News Gathering +1st Responders"." - Mar 5, 2014
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…


C-COM "Increases its Sales Presence, in the Middle East +Africa" - Mar 25, 2014
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…

C-COM +ViaSat, "one of the world's leading satellite operators +service providers", to Develop 'Low Profile Land Mobile SatCom-On-The-Move Ka-band Antenna', 1st pre-production in-motion antenna system units are 'expected' to be available by the fall of `15 - May 27, 2014
www.c-comsat.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt0…
http://sedar.com/GetFile.do?lang=EN&docClass=7&issuerNo=0001…

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Zitat von Popeye82:
Abakan - MesoCoat "ranked @50 in Forbes list of "America's 100 Most Promising Companies" " - Dec 2, 2012
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2011_12_02.html
www.forbes.com/lists/2011/28/most-promising-companies-11_lan…
www.midasletter.com/index.php/abakans-robert-miller-and-andy…
www.abakaninc.com/media/brochures/abakan_brochure.pdf


Abakan - Powdermet Announces Partnerships, with the U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of Energy +the U.S. Navy, ""to Commercialize "Breakthrough" Nano-Composite Materials, for Energy Efficiency" - Jun 7, 2013
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2013_06_07.html


Abakan’s CermaClad(TM) Clad Pipe Manufacturing Technology Wins the "AMM Steel Excellence Award, of the Year" - Jun 24, 2013
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2013_06_24.html


Abakan Launches Terves Inc., "to Commercialize "Proprietary Reactive Materials Technology", Designed to Improve the Safety +Efficiency of Oil +Gas Well Isolation, Perforation, +Completion" - Jul 23, 2013
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2013_07_23_Abakan-Launches-Terves-Inc.h…


Abakan Announces Incorporation of MesoCoat Coating Services Inc., to "Accelerate Entry in the "High Value Coating Services Market" " - Aug 6, 2013
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2013_08_06_Abakan-Announces-Incorporati…


MesoCoat Inc. "Ranked @15 "Fastest-Growing Manufacturing Company, in the Annual Inc. 500|5000 list" of Fastest-Growing Companies, in the U.S." - Aug 22, 2013
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2013_08_22_MesoCoat-Inc-Ranked-15-Faste…


Abakan’s Subsidiary, MesoCoat, Signs "Exclusive Sales Agreement", with Metallurgic Solutions, S.A. de CV, for Mexico +Central America - Sep 16, 2013
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2013_09_16_MesoCoat-Signs-Exclusive-Sal…


Abakan, Inc. Robert Miller CEO Interview - TSR - Sep 27, 2013
http://thestockradio.com/abki-abakan-inc-robert-miller-ceo/


MesoCoat +NASA "Collaborate, to Accelerate Technology Commercialization" - CL.com - Dec 6, 2013

- Robert L. Smith -
www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2013/12/nasa_to_help_cl…


Abakan Subsidiary Awarded $1.500.000 Loan, to 'Scale-Up PComP(TM) Production +Expand PComP(TM) Coating Services', MesoCoat's PComP™ product lines(cermets fabricated into a hierarchical structure, using a patented process to engineer particle sizes down to the nano-scale) "serve the thermal spray coating industry, which is currently a $10.000.000.000 industry globally, catering to the oil +gas, mining, aerospace +defense, automotive, infrastructure, heavy equipment, chemical, +processing industries." The PComP™ family of coatings is "positioned to replace the very expensive tungsten carbide coatings, +toxic electrolytic chrome plating"; PComP™ nanocomposite metal-ceramic coatings offer the wear +corrosion resistance of ceramic materials, such as diamond or glass, but with the toughness +resilience of metals. These nanocomposite coatings impart wear +corrosion resistance to metal surfaces +reduce friction in sliding wear applications. The PComP™ cermet coatings "are easy to apply +machine to tight tolerances for dimensional restoration of worn industrial components". The PComP™ family of coating materials "has been designed to act as a drop-in replacement, for competing thermal spray materials, that can be used in existing application systems based on a unique, patented coating microstructure, that combines the high hardness zones of a ductile metal in an optimal geometry." PComP™ coatings are "up to" 70% lighter than tungsten carbide(WC) coatings, +"up to" 40% lighter than the hard chrome alternative, due to the use of light +low-cost, nitride-based reinforcements; Mr. R. Miller: "Our PComP™ current powder production expansion plan is ramping up annual production to 18 tons, increasing sales to $240.000/month. The $1.500.000 loan "will assist MesoCoat to increase the scale up of PComP™ production, from 18 tons to 160 tons/year, increasing 'projected' powder sales revenues to $1.600.000/month +thermal spray revenues of $1.000.000/month, over the next few years". We " "anticipate" that the PComP™ production ramp up will result in an average annual growth rate of ~75% over three years, from our fiscal year end May '15 to May '18. PComP™ nanocomposite powder coatings "have shown impressive results in the three major aspects of performance, time, +value proposition of cost, versus life". Our PComP™ powders "have consistently demonstrated 3 to 8 times longer life for treated components, @lower life-cycle costs , which lead to reductions in downtime +losses ". We " "believe" that this is the right time to step-up our efforts, towards driving 'rapid' adoption of these breakthrough coatings " " - Feb 18, 2014
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2014_02_18_Abakan-Subsidiary-Awarded-1-…


Abakan Subsidiary Receives $2.7500.000 From Canadian Agencies, to Establish 'Wear-Resistant Clad Pipe Facility'; MesoCoat "Will Collaborate With Northern Alberta Institute of Technology to Commercialize Wear-Resistant Clad Pipes +Components", Improvements in wear resistance are " "expected" to make a significant impact in reducing losses, due to maintenance +downtime, while increasing productivity in oil sands +other mining applications"; R. Miller: "Our "objective in Alberta is to fast-track the commercialization of our CermaClad™ long-life, wear-resistant clad pipes +components. "Once" our products are adopted in Alberta, we "anticipate" acceptance for mining applications around the globe. Currently, pipes have to be rotated every three to four months +are replaced every 12 to 15 months. We "intend" to increase the life of these pipes +components using, a combination of our advanced materials +high-speed large-area coating technology". The oil majors that mine the oil sands in Alberta have primarily been using the same two coating materials for the past forty years, tungsten-carbide +chrome-carbide, to protect their hydro-transport pipe. Our wear-resistant clad products "have shown two to four times improvement in wear +corrosion resistance in laboratory tests, compared to weld overlays currently in use, @costs that are lower than currently available alternatives". Producers "are looking to extend the life of carbon steel transport pipes with harder, tougher coatings, that protect them from the abrasiveness +high acidity of the tar-like bituminous oil sands. CermaClad wear-resistant clad products, that will be developed through this collaborative effort with NAIT, can provide that economically viable, long-term solution" - Mar 11, 2014
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2014_03_11_Abakan-Subsidiary-Receives-2…


Abakan's CermaClad(TM) Awarded "Innovation of the Year" by NACE International, which is "recognized globally as the premier authority for corrosion control solutions +has become the leader in developing corrosion prevention +control standards, certification +education"; C. Miller: "Our goal is to improve the useful life of metals beyond current cladding technology standards. It's common knowledge that corrosion is the number one limiting factor in the life of metals. CermaClad™ anti-corrosion +anti-wear cladding technology "represents a 'revolutionary advancement' in corrosion prevention +mitigation technologies, because it can produce an 'exceptional product' @a lower cost +a fraction of the manufacturing time of competing technologies. In short, it is a significantly better, cheaper +faster alternative to current industry standards". It is extremely motivating for our team to see the world's preeminent corrosion association honoring CermaClad™ technology as the top anti-corrosion coatings technology available today. This award, along with several others received for CermaClad™, coupled with the support we've received from many Oil +Gas majors and some of the world's largest offshore pipe manufacturers provide further validation for the enormous potential of our technology. We're thrilled to be recognized with this highly-esteemed award" - Mar 13, 2014
www.abakaninc.com/pr_2014_03_13_CermaClad-Awarded-Innovation…

Abakan Subsidiary Receives Funding From the EPA, to Develop CermaClad(TM) as an Alternative to Toxic Galvanizing; Mr. Miller: "The galvanizing process was invented in the 17th century, when toxic materials +EPA regulations were not a consideration. Applying zinc coatings on metal parts is a very effective method for preventing corrosion. We " 'believe' that the application of our CermaClad(TM) technology to zinc coatings we 'may be able' to provide a better +more economical zinc coating solution for some applications". The CermaClad(TM) process " "would" significantly reduce toxic waste streams +unhealthy work environments. 'Initial estimates suggest' that with our CermaClad(TM) technology, we can offer a better zinc coating solution @costs that would provide a better overall value proposition, than those costs associated with galvanizing"." - Apr 23, 2014
www.abakaninc.com/pr.html


Abakan Q1 Newsletter - Apr 29, 2014
www.abakaninc.com/abakan_news/abakan_Q1_2014.html


Abakan: "Finding Better Ways to Reduce Metal Corrosion" - Apr 29, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/abakan-finding-better-ways-red…


Abakan "Addresses Crucial Need for 'Next-Gen Surface Engineering, in Critical Infrastructure' " - May 27, 2014
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/abakan-addresses-crucial-next-…
www.nace.org/Publications/Cost-of-Corrosion-Study/
www.abakaninc.com/media/Abakan_Presentation_Feb10-2014.pdf
www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingPdf?FilingID=9948544