Largo Appoints Project Manager; Strengthens Local Team to Develop Maracas Vanadium Project (Brazil)

Largo Resources Ltd. Mr. Tim Mann, VP Engineering, announce the appointment of Rodrigo Costa as Project Manager for Maracas and the formation of its Owner’s Team that will be responsible for the future construction and operation of the Maracas Vanadium Project, in Bahia State, Brazil. Rodrigo brings extensive Brazilian experience to Largo. Most recently he was the Metallurgy Manager with a major... 

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Novelis Wins Aluminum Contract for BMW X6

Novelis Inc. has been selected by BMW to supply aluminum sheet for the lightweight hoods of its all-new X6 crossover SUV. Novelis is the world’s leading supplier of high performance aluminum sheet for use in automotive applications. “The X6 is yet another landmark vehicle from BMW, and we are proud that Novelis was chosen to supply our advanced aluminum sheet for the vehicle’s hood,”... 

Skaneateles to extend mining moratorium

The Skaneateles Town Board plans to extend for 60 days a mining moratorium scheduled to expire next month. The sharply divided board debated Wednesday night whether it should allow mining north of Old Seneca Turnpike, as the latest comprehensive plan provides; not allow it there; or approve one of two proposals Town Engineer Douglas Wickman offered Jan. 4. One alternative would limit mining to existing... 

Conservationists oppose further bauxite mining in Cockpit Country

LOCAL conservationists have mounted a campaign to pressure the government against the reissuing of a prospecting licence for bauxite mining in the Cockpit Country, which is believed to be one of the richest sites of biological diversity locally. The Cockpit Country Stakeholders group, which includes the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET), the Southern Trelawny Environmental Agency (STEA) and the Windsor... 

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BACIF can match the quality of fabricated mining equipment being imported by Brazilian miners

Works Superintendent of the Brass, Aluminium and Cast Iron Foundry Ltd (BACIF) Rondel Ally has told Stabroek Business that the local foundry can match the quality of the fabricated components being imported by Brazilian miners operating in Guyana and that the company is seeking to improve its share in that market. “There is an increasing Brazilian presence in the local mining industry and most... 

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