Print2online CMS 4.0 http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/ ©2007 CBJ http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/files.php?file= http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/ http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/african_rail_company.html February 10 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:25:00 -0600 A Rail Focused Supply Chain Service for AfricaMoving large volume products such as ore, fuel and raw materials, across Southern Africa for import and export has been a historically tricky and frustrating business. Forcing companies (for example the region’s world-class mining operations), to tackle the ongoing challenges of supply chain management and stealing valuable focus from a company’s core reason for existence, is an all-too http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/alltype_engineering_services.html February 10 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:21:00 -0600 The Future oF FAbricAtion in Auustralia Alltype Engineering Services (AES) of Perth, Western Australia, was established in 1985, pri­marily to service the power generation industry. Since then, they have developed the business into a fabrication and installation company and now concentrate on the supply and installation of pipe work systems, structural steel and plate work for the water Industry, mining infrastruc­ture and oil and gas http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/972.html February 10 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:17:00 -0600 Safety done right There is a movement underfoot in the corporate management and perception of safety and risk. Safety and risk are at the head of every company’s list, but how many of them truly understand these concerns enough to pay them more than just lip service? Thanks to SAFEmap, the answer is more and more. SAFEmap is a progressive and http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/marenica.html February 10 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:17:00 -0600 Marenica marks the Spot  In 1976, the first commercial uranium mine in Namibia opened. Fast-forward to the present, and the World Nuclear Association predicts a 33 per cent increase in uranium demand between 2010 and 2020. Today, Namibia remains supportive and encourages uranium mining within the country. Perhaps then, it comes as no surprise to see that those in the know are doing exactly that.Meet http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/hewitt_equipment_limited.html February 10 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:17:00 -0600 Survival of the Fittest Hewitt Equipment Limited thrives in a tough Canadian climateA tough economy only accelerates and exposes the Darwinian nature of industry. Only the strong survive. And indeed, it has not been an easy year for the Canadian industry, particularly for the construction, commercial and industrial sectors. For example, the Heavy Equipment industry is down 25 per cent in Québec and 23 per http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/noront_resources_limited.html February 10 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:17:00 -0600 The ring of fire heats up “It’s been an exciting time for Noront,” says Wes Hanson, President and CEO. “There has been a lot of activity and positive news. We have ex­panded our resource significantly from when we first discovered it. We continue to see a great deal of exploration and success in the ring of fire.”Developing a mineral beltThe ring of fire is a http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/unconventional_gas_resources.html February 10 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:41:00 -0600 Rising to the challenge Formed in 2007 by the founders of MGV Energy, Unconventional Gas Resources (UGR) is a Canadian-based company with an appetite for unconventional gas in North America. With offices in Alberta and Texas, company leaders Mike Gatens and George Voneiff have been interested in this niche for years.Although unconventional gas has a historical­ly unpopular reputation in the field—ignored and even avoided for http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/australasian_resources_limited.html February 10 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:12:00 -0600 A pivotal year for a pioneering company Australasian Resources Limited, a West Austra­lian mining company focused on developing its iron ore project in Pilbara, a mining hotspot in West Australia, had a big year in 2006.Although the company initially listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1984 as Central Kalgoorlie Gold Mines, then became known as Sherlock Bay Nickel Corporation Limited, this was the year http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/poseidon_nickel_limited.html February 10 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:06:00 -0600 The Nickel Investment Ideal How does a 25 to 30 per cent growth in investment sound to you?Poseidon Nickel Limited, an exploration miner focused and hailing from Western Australia, shows just how this plays out, with their 100 per cent-owned Windarra Nickel project.IRJ speaks with David Singleton, CEO at Poseidon, to hear about the exciting discover­ies, potential for further discoveries, and unique shareholder opportunity the http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/resource_in_action/february_10/letseng_diamonds.html February 10 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:41:00 -0600 Diamonds in the sky Nestled high in the breathtaking Maluti Mountains of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa is diamond mining com­pany, Letšeng Diamonds, part of the Gem Diamonds Group.  Diamonds produced at the Letšeng Mine sell for the highest price per carat of any kimberlite mine. Around 90 per cent of the diamonds recovered at the Letšeng Mine are gem quality which achieve The International Resource Journal