...The Sultanate’s mineral resources include chromite, dolomite, zinc, limestone, gypsum, silica, copper, gold, cobalt and iron, to name but a few. Several industries have grown up around them as part of the national development process which, in turn, have boosted the minerals sector’s contribution to the nation’s GDP as well as providing jobs for Omanis. Picture illustrate : 1) Chalcedony 2) Massive chalcopyrite 3) Marblized calacite 4) Albite feldspar 5) Specular hematite 6) Pyrite crystals Copper has been mined in Oman for thousands of years. The mineral sector’s operations include mining and quarrying. Several projects have recently been completed including: an economic feasibility study on silica ore in Wadi Buwa and Abutan in the Wusta Region, which confirmed that there were exploitable reserves of around 28 million tonnes at the two sites; a feasibility study on the production of magnesium metal from dolomite ore; a draft study on processing limestone derivatives; a project to produce geological maps of the Sharqiyah Region (Ibra); economic feasibility studies on the exploitation of gold and copper ores in the Ghaizeen area; a study on raw materials in the wilayats of Duqm and Sur for use in the Sultanate’s cement industry; and a study on the construction of a new minerals laboratory in Ghala in the Governorate of Muscat The sultanate produces copper, chromite, gold, and silver. Oman's main copper reserves are in the Suhar area on the Al Batinah coast...
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...content/dam/group/suppliers/downloads/VPC_Supplier Policy_A2_Code_of_ Ethical_Purchasing_(V3.0).pdf) and integrated from the initial qualification process all the way through to managing our suppliers’ performance. We conduct regular site assessments to ensure compliance with the Code and we work directly with our suppliers to help improve their sustainability performance. To target improvements further down the supply chain, we require our suppliers to demand similar standards of their own suppliers and check this through audits and performance management processes. We participate in industry initiatives to raise standards across the sector. Read on to find out more about our approach to this issue. Or go to the Performance section to read about our progress in 2014/15. Becoming a Vodafone supplier Vodafone’s Code of Ethical Purchasing and other supplier policies are based on our Code of Conduct and our policies for our own business, extending relevant requirements to suppliers, http://www.vodafone.com/policies. Sustainability is embedded throughout our procurement process across our global supply chain, including the assessment of new suppliers....
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...33 | 06 | FINDING AND SUGGESTION | 34 | 07 | QUESTIONARIES | 35-44 | 08 | BIBILIOGRAPHY | 45 | Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT:- The problem is preparation of the design of the research project. It includes export introduce to mineral water or mountain water. The project undertaken aims to find out the selling and marketing of mineral water or mountain water. The Act introduced to professional development for patents. In an effort to differentiate one brand from another. Some companies have introduced to vitamins ingredients. To sales with water flavoring about various industry efforts to improve. The naturals has introduced made with production and marketing reduce the products. The nutrition facts it stated that the organic shelled of introduced to the product. To the introduction of a variety of drinks marketed as delivering. I prepare the two companies comparative study of Sun rich Aqua Vs Bisleri mineral water or mountain water. I prepare the ozonated water treatment plant with mineral water resources. It is the stage purification process which include filtration and ozonisation mineral water....
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...POLICY REFORMS AND INITIATIVES TO REVITALIZE THE PHILIPPINE MINING INDUSTRY HORACIO C. RAMOS Director MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU Department of Environment and Natural Resources Republic of the Philippines September 2009, Manila Copper Gold Nickel Chromite Polymetallic Processing Plant OPERATING MINES 7 Major Mines: Masbate Gold Operation of Filminera Lepanto’s Victoria and Teresa Gold Mines Philex’s Padcal Copper Mine Rapu-rapu Polymetallic Project. Banahaw Gold Project, Philsaga Mining Corp. Carmen Copper Project Canatuan Copper-Zinc Project of TVI Resources 1 Medium-scale Chromite Mines Redondo Project of Krominco, Inc. 10 Medium-scale Nickel Mines Cagdianao Mining Corporation, Dinagat Province Berong Nickel Project, Quezon, Palawan Rio-tuba Nickel Mining Corp., Bataraza, Palawan Hinatuan Mining Corp. – Tagana-an Project, Surigao del Norte Taganito Mining Corp. – Claver, Surigao del Norte Platinum Group Metals – Cagdianao Nickel Project, Surigao del Norte CRAU Mineral Resources Corp. – Sta. Cruz-Candelaria Nickel Project, Zambales CTP Constn, and Mining Corp. – ACT Project and Carrascal Nickel Projects, Surigao del Sur SR Metals Inc. – Tubay Nickel Project, Agusan del Norte 4 Medium-scale Gold Mines Gold mine of Johnson Gold Mining Corporation Maco Mine, Apex Mining Company Inc. Diwalwal Direct State Development Project Acupan Gold Operations of Benguet 15 Cement Plants and Quarries 1 Nickel Processing Plant in Palawan 1 Copper Smelter (PASAR) in Leyte...
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...country’s mineral wealth, the mining industry can be a key driver of economic growth. However, the industry is hounded by various issues and challenges. These include the social and environmental costs, a revenue sharing agreement that is seen as unfair and inequitable, the overlapping and weak enforcement of mining laws, and other problems relating to the mining sector. Unless these are addressed through a clear, consistent and competitive mining policy, the sector’s huge potential to bring economic benefits will unlikely be realized. The SEPO Policy Brief, a publication of the Senate Economic Planning Office, provides analysis and discussion on important socioeconomic issues as inputs to the work of Senators and Senate Officials. The SEPO Policy Brief is also available at www.senate.gov.ph. Introduction The mining industry has a great potential to be a key growth sector in the Philippines given the country’s vast and rich mineral resource deposits. Mining can spur economic growth and generate employment opportunities in local communities as mining companies invest in infrastructure, utilities and other facilities within the mining sites. It can likewise contribute to the country's foreign-exchange earnings through exports and bring much needed revenues to the government through taxes and fees paid on mining and other related activities. It appears though that the Philippine mining industry has not lived up to its potential. Critics have argued that the industry has had negligible...
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...basically, Mining and Mineral exploration law is dealt with under the New South Wales System of Regulation under the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 and accompanying Regulations. These acts of parliament are essential in order to understand the way that the the regulation of mining operates in New South Wales. Many people are unaware that despite owning land, you do not necessarily own the mineral titles which are found on the land and that these can be resumed by the government if there is no license. For this reason a mining licence is necessary to establish the correct title to a mine if the minerals are under the jurisdiction of New South Wales Law. Administratively, this area is handled by the department of primary industries in New South Wales. The Mining Industry has a large body of law and regulations The Department fulfils a number of functions in the administration of mining title in New South Wales. It creates records of exploration licenses, assesses leases and processes mining lease applications. The headquarters of the Department of primary industries in New South Wales is Maitland. The department keeps a register of mineral titles and prospecting licenses. The Department also maintains the computerised Title Administration System (TAS). The overall function of the system of mining title is to provide the control mechanism for government by allowing the government to dictate the operating and environmental conditions of mineral titles in the state...
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...Digging deep into history, mining in the Philippines is one of the oldest industries in the country. Gold mining in Luzon started even in the 3rd century as reported by the Chinese merchants. Before the advent of the Spanish rule, metals—primarily gold—played an important role in shaping traditions and rituals, in indigenizing certain features of Filipino beliefs, and in developing patterns of wealth, power and authority during the period. The spirit of Spanish expansionism was at its crest when it reached the Philippines in the second half of the sixteenth century. The archipelago became the base of further efforts to conquer and evangelize new areas and design new trade routes in search primarily of spices but also of gold and other precious merchandise. The Spaniards failed to develop mining in the country, but left behind one of the basic building blocks of the present-day mining laws–the Regalian Doctrine. In essence, the Regalian Doctrine stipulates that all minerals and substances underneath all lands, public or private belong to the state. In effect, the law rests on the principle of eminent domain which reserves to the state the right to develop the mines on its own initiative or through private concessions. With the Americans, mining industries accelerated as the country’s economy strengthened its links to the needs of the industrialized countries like the US. The growth of the mining industry in the Philippines under the Americans may be said to have undergone three...
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...any country on the international scene, it has got its own weaknesses and challenges. The given below SWOT Analysis shows Australia’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Strengths: * Today Australia is one of the best thriving amongst the world economies with a strong GDP indicator which has been growing over the last twenty years (!). It continues to grow strongly based on sound macroeconomic policies and improving in international competiveness. The primary strength of the Australian economy is the segment of business service and finance (20.7% GDP). In this condition, it is very attractive to new business in search for financing, capital and starting-up. The clear size of this segment allows for the greatest range and multiplicity of services * Other positive traditional indicators of economic performance: budget surplus since 2002, low inflation, rising household income, low unemployment rate (decreasing 3.3% over last ten years), and consistent rise in labor productivity, * The country has got a strongly performing mineral sector. It’s a major exporter of minerals, metals, and fossil fuels (up to 75% of its export) and agricultural products as well * Excellent domestic and international transportation services. There are almost 420 airports, numerous ports for ships, 38,550 km railroad tracks and 913,000 km worth roads throughout the country * There are also numerous pipeline systems to transport crude oil (2500 km) or natural gas (5600...
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...ANALYSIS OF MARKETING STRATEGY OF MINERAL WATER INDUSTRY [A CASE STUDY OF BISLERI] A RESEARCH REPORT SUBMITTED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TO INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY, DELHI (2004-06) Submitted To : Submitted By : Mrs. Harpreet Kaur Nitesh Kumar BLS INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT MOHAN NAGAR GHAZIABAD CONTENTS CONTENTS Acknowledgement Executive Summary INTRODUCTION • About the industry Mineral Water Industry- Current Market Scenario Company Profile Marketing Strategy Advertising Campaign of Bisleri Packaging and Distribution Marketing Mix Competition in Market Product Profile Manufacturing • Objective • METHOD OF STUDY • Research Design • Tools and Instrument Used for the Study • Procedure and data collection • RESULT AND DISCUSSION • Findings and Statistical Analysis • SWOT analysis Conclusion • Recommendation • Limitations • Bibliography Annexures ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The accomplishment of my research was possible only due to the cooperation, coordination and united efforts of different individuals, several sources of material, knowledge and time. Pertaining to this I therefore take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to entire staff and employees of the Bisleri...
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...FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATION COMPANY OVERVIEW Goldcorp is a leading mineral resource company engaging in the operation, exploration and acquisition of precious metals in regions across North and South America. The company has continued to focus primarily on the gold, silver, copper, lead & zinc. Goldcorp’s shares are jointly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New- York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Operations: As at December 2013, Goldcorp’s principal producing mining properties are located in Red Lake, Porcupine and Musselwhite gold mines in Canada; the Peñasquito gold/silver/lead/zinc mine and the Los Filos and El Sauzal gold mines in Mexico; the Marlin gold/silver mine in Guatemala; the Alumbrera gold/copper mine (37.5% interest) in Argentina; the Wharf gold mine in the US; and the Pueblo Viejo gold/silver/copper mine in the Dominican Republic (40% interest). The Company's 66.7% interest in the Marigold mine in the US was reclassified as a discontinued operation at December 31, 2013. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK Goldcorp operates in the Metals and Mining industry which involves the extraction and sale of minerals such as gold, silver, iron, copper, zinc and other precious metals. The industry is largely dominated by large multinational miners due to huge entry barrier created by the capital intensiveness of the business. The companies that operate in this industry are highly leveraged operationally and enjoy a significant advantage due to economies of...
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...system, the correct fluid must be used. When adding fluid to a system, use the type specified in the aircraft manufacturer’s maintenance manual or on the instruction plate affixed to the reservoir or unit being serviced. The three principal categories of hydraulic fluids are: 1. Minerals 2. Polyalphaolefins 3. Phosphate esters When servicing a hydraulic system, the technician must be certain to use the correct category of replacement fluid. Hydraulic fluids are not necessarily compatible. For example, contamination of the fire-resistant fluid MIL-H-83282 with MIL-H-5606 may render the MIL-H-83282 non fire-resistant. Mineral-Based Fluids Mineral oil-based hydraulic fluid (MIL-H-5606) is the oldest, dating back to the 1940s. It is used in many systems, especially where the fire hazard is comparatively low. MIL-H-6083 is simply a rust-inhibited version of MIL-H-5606. They are completely interchangeable. Suppliers generally ship hydraulic components with MIL-H-6083. Mineral-based hydraulic fluid (MIL–H-5606) is processed from petroleum. It has an odor similar to penetrating oil and is dyed red. Synthetic rubber seals are used with petroleum-based fluids. Polyalphaolefin-Based Fluids MIL-H-83282 is a fire-resistant hydrogenated polyalphaolefinbased fluid developed in the 1960s to overcome the flammability characteristics of MIL-H-5606. MIL-H-83282 is significantly more flame resistant than MIL-H-5606, but a disadvantage is the high viscosity at low temperature...
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...Mineral Sands: An Overview of the Industry Greg Jones1 ABSTRACT Mineral sands are different to most commodities, however they share similarities with other commodity types, such as the importance of quality constraints of iron ore and coal or the importance of physical properties of diamonds. The mineral sands industry consists of two principal product streams; titanium dioxide minerals – in the form of rutile, ilmenite and leucoxene; and zircon. The principal valuable heavy minerals (VHM) include ilmenite, leucoxene, rutile and zircon. Variations of other titanium minerals occur between the end members of ilmenite and rutile, including pseudo rutile and anatase. Most mineral sands deposits are found in unconsolidated fossil shorelines several hundreds of metres to tens of kilometres and occasionally hundreds of kilometres inland from the present coastline. Mineral sands orebodies essentially fall into two categories based on the mode of deposition: alluvial or aeolian. Alluvial deposits are further split into marine beach placers (or strandlines) and lacustrine heavy mineral (HM) accumulations. Exploration for mineral sands involves the positive identification of key criteria leading to the focus of exploratory surface sampling, augering and drilling. Assaying is primarily focused around determining the percentage of HM contained within a given sample. Other results of interest include clay fines, sand and oversize. Metallurgical/mineralogical assessment is often undertaken...
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...to the environment. However, the bans were later lifted in 2008 due to economical and political reasons (Hill). While the ban no longer affects Dicore’s operations, it shows the efforts of U.S. government towards avoiding any environmental risks associated with drilling and the protection of local crude oil and minerals. Drilling companies’ profitability is highly dependent on mineral prices. Since the financial crisis in 2008, Dicore was able to recover steadily with share price reaching an all-time high of $5.12 per share in early 2012 (Bremner, 5). However in 2013, fluctuations of gold and other base metals prices had affected the whole mining industry (Goddart). This has caused Dicore’s stock price to fall to...
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...Previous View 2012 Cisco CSR Report Website How to Use This Report We Welcome Your Feedback C1 Supply Chain Overview Our Supply Chain Embedding Sustainability in Core Business Processes Partnering with Suppliers to Improve Performance and Build Capability Working with Industry Groups Watch the Video! Supply Chain We expect our suppliers to meet the same high standards on ethics, labor rights, health and safety, and the environment that we apply to our own people and operations. Cisco works closely with suppliers to manage these sustainability issues and improve their performance throughout the supply chain and at every stage of the lifecycle of our products. We look to use our relationships with our network of suppliers and peer companies to multiply the impact we can have on sustainability in the information and communications technology (ICT) supply chain. 2012 Cisco CSR Report < Previous View 2012 Cisco CSR Report Website How to Use This Report We Welcome Your Feedback C2 Supply Chain > Overview Our Supply Chain Embedding Sustainability in Core Business Processes Partnering with Suppliers to Improve Performance and Build Capability Working with Industry Groups Overview These first five pages give readers an overview of Cisco’s objectives, key challenges, progress, and performance with regard to Supply Chain. We have used this overview as part of our Executive Summary, which can be downloaded here. We focus our performance monitoring...
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...natural resources ought to be a source of joy and prosperity but gloom and doom greets many poor Africans at the mention of minerals. From land, water and mineral deposits, natural resources have become one of the biggest sources of conflict for many African countries today and have continued to paralyse a large section of Africa instead of improving people’s economic lives. Whether there were to be blessings, curses prevail. Business and human rights, as is fronted by extractive industry in Kenya today, is one of the new and emerging human rights issues across Kenya today. In picking from previous lessons within and without, the Kenya National commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is positioning itself to engage at initial stages with the mining and exploration activities in conjunction with communities, investors and other stakeholders. The discovery of oil in Northern Kenya and coal mining in Kitui County are just but afew of the opportunities the commission is already engaging in to ensure that communities, investors and other stakeholders infuse human rights standards in their practice and interaction to ensure that these excavation activities adhere to both international and human rights standards. While promising economic growth and social development from the exploitation of natural resources, it has been observed that most of extractive industries could have contributed to the devastation of the local communities social, economic and cultural fabric as well as countries...
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