Economic geology

Marifil Reports a Positive Opening NI 43-101 Resource at San Roque

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Monday, July 22, 2019

**Conforms to NI 43-101, Companion Policy 43-101CP, and the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.

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  • **Conforms to NI 43-101, Companion Policy 43-101CP, and the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
  • Based on the geological and resource model generated by Tetra Tech, Marifil believes there is sufficient evidence at San Roque to imply that the multiple zones modeled are hosted along the same geologic trend and structure.
  • As a result, Marifil feels that with additional expansional drilling between the zones, the San Roque Property and Mineral Resource Estimate has continued potential to be rapidly and progressively expanded upon.
  • The resource estimate herein was prepared by Tetra Tech of Vancouver, a company which is independent from Marifil.

Marifil Reports a Positive Opening NI 43-101 Resource at San Roque

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Monday, July 22, 2019

**Conforms to NI 43-101, Companion Policy 43-101CP, and the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.

Key Points: 
  • **Conforms to NI 43-101, Companion Policy 43-101CP, and the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
  • Based on the geological and resource model generated by Tetra Tech, Marifil believes there is sufficient evidence at San Roque to imply that the multiple zones modeled are hosted along the same geologic trend and structure.
  • As a result, Marifil feels that with additional expansional drilling between the zones, the San Roque Property and Mineral Resource Estimate has continued potential to be rapidly and progressively expanded upon.
  • The resource estimate herein was prepared by Tetra Tech of Vancouver, a company which is independent from Marifil.

CRU: Making Iron Ore Investment Decisions in Times of Uncertainty

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Price volatility has been significant over the past decade and this volatility is expected to continue making investment decisions difficult.

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  • Price volatility has been significant over the past decade and this volatility is expected to continue making investment decisions difficult.
  • In this Insight, we explain the importance of understanding and quantifying the inherent uncertainty associated with iron ore price forecasting and valuations to support robust investment decision making and explain how CRU's risk adjusted decision making tools including Real Options, can help.
  • Following a sharp decline in iron ore prices in 2014 (iron ore prices declined from $120 /t in Q1 to $74 /t in Q4), the iron ore industry saw a large number of mostly small-scale miners exit the market.
  • From an investment perspective, the two main features of iron ore projects are a long investment horizon and high capital intensity of the project.

CRU: Making Iron Ore Investment Decisions in Times of Uncertainty

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 18, 2019

Price volatility has been significant over the past decade and this volatility is expected to continue making investment decisions difficult.

Key Points: 
  • Price volatility has been significant over the past decade and this volatility is expected to continue making investment decisions difficult.
  • In this Insight, we explain the importance of understanding and quantifying the inherent uncertainty associated with iron ore price forecasting and valuations to support robust investment decision making and explain how CRU's risk adjusted decision making tools including Real Options, can help.
  • Following a sharp decline in iron ore prices in 2014 (iron ore prices declined from $120 /t in Q1 to $74 /t in Q4), the iron ore industry saw a large number of mostly small-scale miners exit the market.
  • From an investment perspective, the two main features of iron ore projects are a long investment horizon and high capital intensity of the project.

Warrior Announces Resignation of Trevor Mills from Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) today announced that Trevor Mills submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors effective as of the close of business on July 15, 2019.

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  • Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) today announced that Trevor Mills submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors effective as of the close of business on July 15, 2019.
  • Mr. Mills decided to resign from the Board and this decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Companys operations, policies or practices.
  • Warrior Met Coal is a large-scale, low-cost U.S. based producer and exporter of premium hard coking coal (HCC) operating highly efficient longwall operations in its underground mines located in Alabama.
  • Warrior Met Coal sells all of its met coal production to steel producers in Europe, South America and Asia.

Callinex Clarifies Technical Disclosure on Pt. Leamington Property

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Friday, July 12, 2019

Based on the foregoing, the inferred mineral resource for the Point Leamington Property contained in the Report (the "Resource Estimate") is not supported by a compliant National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") technical report, which is contrary to NI 43-101.

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  • Based on the foregoing, the inferred mineral resource for the Point Leamington Property contained in the Report (the "Resource Estimate") is not supported by a compliant National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") technical report, which is contrary to NI 43-101.
  • As a result, the Resource Estimate should not be relied upon until Callinex files a compliant technical report.
  • Callinex Mines Inc. (TSXV: CNX) (OTC: CLLXF) is advancing its portfolio of zinc rich deposits located in established Canadian mining jurisdictions.
  • Except as required under applicable securities laws, Callinex does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

The Global Coal Gasification Market Expected to Grow Over 24% during the Forecast Period, 2019-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 12, 2019

The growing demand for energy across the world is expected to positively impact the growth of the global coal gasification market size at a CAGR of over 24% during 2019-2023.

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  • The growing demand for energy across the world is expected to positively impact the growth of the global coal gasification market size at a CAGR of over 24% during 2019-2023.
  • Additionally, the strong demand for oil from the petrochemicals sector is expected to hinder the growth of the global coal gasification market size.
  • Factors such as the rise in global energy demand and the economic benefits of coal gasification will provide significant growth opportunities for coal gasification companies.
  • Commenting on the report, an analyst from the research team said: The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is the rising collaborations in the coal gasification market.

Roxgold Announces Updated Mineral Reserves & Mineral Resources Statement Including Maiden NI 43-101 Mineral Resources Statement for the Séguéla Gold Project

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

(1)Mineral Reserves are reported in accordance with NI 43-101 with an effective date of December 31, 2018 and are included in Mineral Resources.

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  • (1)Mineral Reserves are reported in accordance with NI 43-101 with an effective date of December 31, 2018 and are included in Mineral Resources.
  • Mining dilution and mining recovery vary by deposit and have been applied in estimating the Mineral Reserves.
  • Mineral Reserve estimates include mining dilution at grades assumed to be 1.2 g/t and 1.0 g/t gold for 55 Zone and Bagassi South respectively.
  • (3)The 2018 Mineral Reserves were prepared under the supervision of Benny Zhang, Principal Mining Engineer at SRK, PEng (PEO # 100115459).

RNC Minerals Files Dumont Nickel-Cobalt Project Updated Feasibility Study

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Unless otherwise indicated, RNC has prepared the technical information contained in this news release ("Technical Information") based on information contained in the feasibility study dated July 11, 2019 relating to the Dumont Nickel-Cobalt Project, available under RNC's company profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

Key Points: 
  • Unless otherwise indicated, RNC has prepared the technical information contained in this news release ("Technical Information") based on information contained in the feasibility study dated July 11, 2019 relating to the Dumont Nickel-Cobalt Project, available under RNC's company profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .
  • Readers are encouraged to review the full text of the feasibility study which qualifies the Technical Information.
  • Geo., Vice President Exploration of RNC and Johnna Muinonen, Vice President Nickel of RNC, both Qualified Persons under NI 43-101.
  • Even with the completion of the feasibility study, there are no assurances that Dumont will be placed into production.

Tin Mining Subsidence

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

A Bill to require the Coal Authority to undertake remedial works on properties with subsidence damage as a result of tin mining; to make provision for the Coal Authority to make compensation payments in lieu of such works; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to require the Coal Authority to undertake remedial works on properties with subsidence damage as a result of tin mining; to make provision for the Coal Authority to make compensation payments in lieu of such works; and for connected purposes.