Objective Capital's Industrial Metals, Minerals & Investment Summit 2010
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
3 November 2010
Speaker: Mark Bertolini, Metalysis
Proppant Prospects for Industrial Minerals Mike O'Driscoll IMFORMED at SME 2015Mike O'Driscoll
The quest for low cost, clean, and efficient energy sources has assisted the drive for the exploration and development of unconventional oil and gas resources worldwide, especially shale gas and shale oil resources. Advances in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies has enabled this resource exploitation. Imperative for this industry has been the evolution and development of proppants in hydraulic fracturing – mainly natural silica sand (frac sand), but also ceramic proppants manufactured from kaolin and bauxite. However, the supply of ceramic proppants is limited, especially outside North America, and meeting demand from the existing and anticipated boom in shale gas exploration and development is challenging. There are only certain industrial minerals that can meet ceramic proppant specifications, and their commercial development, until recently, has been somewhat limited. This paper highlights ceramic proppant raw materials, main sources, and supply to the oilfield industry – especially new markets in the Middle East, China, Asia-Pacific, South America – as we enter a new era of resource development which relies heavily on proppant utilisation.
Industrial Minerals Basics Executive Primer IMFORMED 2015Mike O'Driscoll
Ever wondered what makes the industrial minerals market tick? Just how does it differ from the metal minerals market? Thinking of investing in industrial minerals?
Industrial Minerals Basics: Executive Primer is a concise overview presentation for a quick but informed assessment of key elements of the industrial minerals business. Ideal as an introduction for first timers, or as a refresher for those already in the business.
Contents:
What are industrial minerals?
Why are they so important?
How is the market structured?
How is the market driven?
Summary
Which key factors influence success?
Please contact me with any questions or comments: mike@imformed.com
Ever wondered what makes the industrial minerals market tick? Just how does it differ from the metal minerals market? Thinking of investing in industrial minerals?
Industrial Minerals Basics: Executive Primer is a concise overview presentation for a quick but informed assessment of key elements of the industrial minerals business. Ideal as an introduction for first timers, or as a refresher for those already in the business.
Contents:
What are industrial minerals?
Why are they so important?
How is the market structured?
How is the market driven?
Summary
Which key factors influence success?
Please contact me with any questions or comments: mike@modriscollminerals.com
Review of industrial mineral supply chains and their significance to the refractory raw materials sector. Trends and developments in refractory minerals supply. Specific focus on andalusite, bauxite, graphite, and magnesia.
Machining and Thermal aspects (MGU S8 ME)Denny John
Thermal aspects of machining: Source of heat, temperature distribution pattern in chip,
shear plane and work piece, effect of speed, feed and depth of cut – tool temperature
measurement - Tool materials: properties of tool material, Carbon steel, HSS (
classification, structure, composition, properties) - cemented Carbides (structure,
properties), indexable inserts, coated WC, cermets – alumina (ceramic), sialon, cubic
Boron Nitride (cBN), diamond, diamond coated tools – Tool wear: flank and crater
wear – Tool wear mechanisms: adhesion, abrasion, diffusion and fatigue – Tool life,
Taylor’s equation, applications - effect of rake angle, clearance angle, chip temperature
and cutting time on tool life, simple problems - Tool wear criterion: allowable wear
land etc - Economics of machining – machineability of Ti, Al, Cu alloys and
machineability index – cutting force (quartz crystal dynamometer) - Cutting fluids:
effect of specific heat on selection of fluids, functions, classifications, specific
applications.
Proppant Prospects for Industrial Minerals Mike O'Driscoll IMFORMED at SME 2015Mike O'Driscoll
The quest for low cost, clean, and efficient energy sources has assisted the drive for the exploration and development of unconventional oil and gas resources worldwide, especially shale gas and shale oil resources. Advances in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies has enabled this resource exploitation. Imperative for this industry has been the evolution and development of proppants in hydraulic fracturing – mainly natural silica sand (frac sand), but also ceramic proppants manufactured from kaolin and bauxite. However, the supply of ceramic proppants is limited, especially outside North America, and meeting demand from the existing and anticipated boom in shale gas exploration and development is challenging. There are only certain industrial minerals that can meet ceramic proppant specifications, and their commercial development, until recently, has been somewhat limited. This paper highlights ceramic proppant raw materials, main sources, and supply to the oilfield industry – especially new markets in the Middle East, China, Asia-Pacific, South America – as we enter a new era of resource development which relies heavily on proppant utilisation.
Industrial Minerals Basics Executive Primer IMFORMED 2015Mike O'Driscoll
Ever wondered what makes the industrial minerals market tick? Just how does it differ from the metal minerals market? Thinking of investing in industrial minerals?
Industrial Minerals Basics: Executive Primer is a concise overview presentation for a quick but informed assessment of key elements of the industrial minerals business. Ideal as an introduction for first timers, or as a refresher for those already in the business.
Contents:
What are industrial minerals?
Why are they so important?
How is the market structured?
How is the market driven?
Summary
Which key factors influence success?
Please contact me with any questions or comments: mike@imformed.com
Ever wondered what makes the industrial minerals market tick? Just how does it differ from the metal minerals market? Thinking of investing in industrial minerals?
Industrial Minerals Basics: Executive Primer is a concise overview presentation for a quick but informed assessment of key elements of the industrial minerals business. Ideal as an introduction for first timers, or as a refresher for those already in the business.
Contents:
What are industrial minerals?
Why are they so important?
How is the market structured?
How is the market driven?
Summary
Which key factors influence success?
Please contact me with any questions or comments: mike@modriscollminerals.com
Review of industrial mineral supply chains and their significance to the refractory raw materials sector. Trends and developments in refractory minerals supply. Specific focus on andalusite, bauxite, graphite, and magnesia.
Machining and Thermal aspects (MGU S8 ME)Denny John
Thermal aspects of machining: Source of heat, temperature distribution pattern in chip,
shear plane and work piece, effect of speed, feed and depth of cut – tool temperature
measurement - Tool materials: properties of tool material, Carbon steel, HSS (
classification, structure, composition, properties) - cemented Carbides (structure,
properties), indexable inserts, coated WC, cermets – alumina (ceramic), sialon, cubic
Boron Nitride (cBN), diamond, diamond coated tools – Tool wear: flank and crater
wear – Tool wear mechanisms: adhesion, abrasion, diffusion and fatigue – Tool life,
Taylor’s equation, applications - effect of rake angle, clearance angle, chip temperature
and cutting time on tool life, simple problems - Tool wear criterion: allowable wear
land etc - Economics of machining – machineability of Ti, Al, Cu alloys and
machineability index – cutting force (quartz crystal dynamometer) - Cutting fluids:
effect of specific heat on selection of fluids, functions, classifications, specific
applications.
Titanium is named after the Titans, the
powerful sons of the earth in Greek mythology.
• Titanium is the forth abundant metal on
earth crust (~ 0.86%) after aluminium, iron and
magnesium.
Titans
homepage.mac.com
Rutile (TiO2)
mineral.galleries.com
Ilmenite (FeTiO3)
• Not found in its free, pure metal form in
nature but as oxides, i.e., ilmenite (FeTiO3)
and rutile (TiO2).
• Found only in small amount in Thailand...
Metallurgy is a domain of materials science and engineering that studies the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their intermetallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are called alloys. Metallurgy is also the technology of metals: the way in which science is applied to the production of metals, and the engineering of metal components for use in products for consumers and manufacturers. The production of metals involves the processing of ores to extract the metal they contain, and the mixture of metals, sometimes with other elements, to produce alloys. Metallurgy is distinguished from the craft of metalworking, although metalworking relies on metallurgy, as medicine relies on medical science, for technical advancement.
Metallurgy is subdivided into ferrous metallurgy (sometimes also known as black metallurgy) and non-ferrous metallurgy or colored metallurgy. Ferrous metallurgy involves processes and alloys based on iron while non-ferrous metallurgy involves processes and alloys based on other metals. The production of ferrous metals accounts for 95 percent of world metal production.
Chronological developments in Cutting Tool MaterialsBilal Syed
This is ap resentation showing the developments of cutting tools materials used from early life to present. their materials, properties, advantages, etc.
October 2014 Edition of BEACON, A Monthly Newsletter by SIMCON.
Inside this issue:
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS : Metal
COMPANY ANALYSIS : Tata Steel
Events Report
Concept of the Month
Quiz
Did You Know?
On April 17 2015 the Committee on Climate Change held their first meeting in Wales, Cardiff. A range of stakeholders were invited to discuss the challenges faced by Wales in implementing its low-carbon strategy.
Conducting an Organizational Assessment 4
Conducting an Organizational Assessment
Name: Michael Carlson
Instructor: Godwin Igein
Course: MGT416
Institution: Argosy University Online
Date: Nov 25, 2015
Tata Steel, the flagship company of Tata group, has crude steel production capacity of 30 million tonnes per annum. It was founded by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. It is the world’s second-most geographically diversified steel producer (Tata Steel, n.d.). They have their presence in almost 50 countries with an employee base of 80,000 people. As on March 31, 2015, the group had an overall turnover of Rs 139,504 crores (India Infoline, 2015).
They established their first steel plant in 1907 in Jamshedpur, India. From there on they have moved on to setting up new steel projects in Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Raw material integration is the strategy that sets them apart from their competitors. The prices of the raw materials used by them are highly volatile. The basic raw materials used by them are iron ore and cooking coal. They have their own mines and collieries which satisfy their raw material requirement. For additional requirement, they enter into future contracts with suppliers so as to ensure a continuous flow of raw material and have a hedge against price volatility. In fact, the company is exploring mining opportunities overseas also. The minerals that are grabbing their eyeballs overseas are Limestone and Ferro chrome. They want to have full control on raw material resources so that there is no interruption with its supply. This strategy also ensures that they are able to provide very competitive prices for their products.
The company has also been a continuous investor in various research and development projects to improve its quality and provide better rates to the customers. Tata Steel’s R&D centres are now conducting research programmes to improve the life cycle and sustainability of its products. These include projects to reduce energy consumption, CO2 and other emissions (Tata Steel, n.d.).
Tata Steel had also launched a program, Kar Vijay Har Shikhar. This program involves the use of Total Quality Management and various statistical tools to improve their process.
The company’s strategy for global markets is to become global benchmark in value creation and corporate citizenship in steel industry (Tata Steel, n.d.). They have their main focus on innovating new and distinct products for the international markets that satisfy the needs of their customers. They have been continuously investing in terms of time and money to improve their manufacturing facilities and provide best quality products at competitive prices.
The company has also been investing in a number of mergers and acquisitions to improve their global presence. They have acquired NatSteel and Millenium Steel thereby increasing their pr.
Day 1- Session 2: Speciality Metals
Outlook for Niobium
Objective Capital Global Mining Investment Conference 2010
Stationers' Hall, City of London
28-29 September 2010
Speaker:
Mark Sumich - Globe Metals & Mining
Titanium is named after the Titans, the
powerful sons of the earth in Greek mythology.
• Titanium is the forth abundant metal on
earth crust (~ 0.86%) after aluminium, iron and
magnesium.
Titans
homepage.mac.com
Rutile (TiO2)
mineral.galleries.com
Ilmenite (FeTiO3)
• Not found in its free, pure metal form in
nature but as oxides, i.e., ilmenite (FeTiO3)
and rutile (TiO2).
• Found only in small amount in Thailand...
Metallurgy is a domain of materials science and engineering that studies the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their intermetallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are called alloys. Metallurgy is also the technology of metals: the way in which science is applied to the production of metals, and the engineering of metal components for use in products for consumers and manufacturers. The production of metals involves the processing of ores to extract the metal they contain, and the mixture of metals, sometimes with other elements, to produce alloys. Metallurgy is distinguished from the craft of metalworking, although metalworking relies on metallurgy, as medicine relies on medical science, for technical advancement.
Metallurgy is subdivided into ferrous metallurgy (sometimes also known as black metallurgy) and non-ferrous metallurgy or colored metallurgy. Ferrous metallurgy involves processes and alloys based on iron while non-ferrous metallurgy involves processes and alloys based on other metals. The production of ferrous metals accounts for 95 percent of world metal production.
Chronological developments in Cutting Tool MaterialsBilal Syed
This is ap resentation showing the developments of cutting tools materials used from early life to present. their materials, properties, advantages, etc.
October 2014 Edition of BEACON, A Monthly Newsletter by SIMCON.
Inside this issue:
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS : Metal
COMPANY ANALYSIS : Tata Steel
Events Report
Concept of the Month
Quiz
Did You Know?
On April 17 2015 the Committee on Climate Change held their first meeting in Wales, Cardiff. A range of stakeholders were invited to discuss the challenges faced by Wales in implementing its low-carbon strategy.
Conducting an Organizational Assessment 4
Conducting an Organizational Assessment
Name: Michael Carlson
Instructor: Godwin Igein
Course: MGT416
Institution: Argosy University Online
Date: Nov 25, 2015
Tata Steel, the flagship company of Tata group, has crude steel production capacity of 30 million tonnes per annum. It was founded by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. It is the world’s second-most geographically diversified steel producer (Tata Steel, n.d.). They have their presence in almost 50 countries with an employee base of 80,000 people. As on March 31, 2015, the group had an overall turnover of Rs 139,504 crores (India Infoline, 2015).
They established their first steel plant in 1907 in Jamshedpur, India. From there on they have moved on to setting up new steel projects in Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Raw material integration is the strategy that sets them apart from their competitors. The prices of the raw materials used by them are highly volatile. The basic raw materials used by them are iron ore and cooking coal. They have their own mines and collieries which satisfy their raw material requirement. For additional requirement, they enter into future contracts with suppliers so as to ensure a continuous flow of raw material and have a hedge against price volatility. In fact, the company is exploring mining opportunities overseas also. The minerals that are grabbing their eyeballs overseas are Limestone and Ferro chrome. They want to have full control on raw material resources so that there is no interruption with its supply. This strategy also ensures that they are able to provide very competitive prices for their products.
The company has also been a continuous investor in various research and development projects to improve its quality and provide better rates to the customers. Tata Steel’s R&D centres are now conducting research programmes to improve the life cycle and sustainability of its products. These include projects to reduce energy consumption, CO2 and other emissions (Tata Steel, n.d.).
Tata Steel had also launched a program, Kar Vijay Har Shikhar. This program involves the use of Total Quality Management and various statistical tools to improve their process.
The company’s strategy for global markets is to become global benchmark in value creation and corporate citizenship in steel industry (Tata Steel, n.d.). They have their main focus on innovating new and distinct products for the international markets that satisfy the needs of their customers. They have been continuously investing in terms of time and money to improve their manufacturing facilities and provide best quality products at competitive prices.
The company has also been investing in a number of mergers and acquisitions to improve their global presence. They have acquired NatSteel and Millenium Steel thereby increasing their pr.
Day 1- Session 2: Speciality Metals
Outlook for Niobium
Objective Capital Global Mining Investment Conference 2010
Stationers' Hall, City of London
28-29 September 2010
Speaker:
Mark Sumich - Globe Metals & Mining
Century Iron Mines Corporation | Corporate Presentation | November 2012
Speaker: Sandy Chim, C.A., Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Company Information:
as of Nov 2012
TSX Venture: FER
52-Week high/low: C$0.92-C$2.50
Market Cap: C$97.0m
Recent Price: C$1.02
Shares: 94.9 million
Fully Diluted: 103.8 million
Website: www.centuryiron.com
Century Iron is Canada’s largest holder of iron ore land claims in a public company, with interests in several properties in the Provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador. Century’s vision is to exploit its large property asset base to become one of the country’s largest iron ore producers.
Century has structured a unique strategic formula to pave the way to achieving its vision: It has attracted
WISCO and MinMetals, two of the largest Chinese state-owned enterprises, as equity investors and strategic partners (25% and 5% respectively). WISCO is a further 40% JV investor in individual projects, and these partners have committed to 60‑70% off-take agreements for future product. They will also procure to provide up to 70% of production capex on positive feasibility, in the form of nondilutive debt financing for the Canadian company.
Objective Capital's Industrial Minerals & Metals Resources Investment Forum 2012
Ironmongers' Hall, City of London
6 November 2012
Speaker: Alan Cruickshank, Gensource
Objective Capital's Industrial Minerals & Metals Resources Investment Forum 2012
Ironmongers' Hall, City of London
6 November 2012
Speaker: Catherine Feore, Adroit Resources
Objective Capital's Global Resources Investment Forum 2012
Ironmongers' Hall, City of London
25 September 2012
Speaker: Richard Williams, Helio Resource
Objective Capital's Global Resources Investment Forum 2012
Ironmongers' Hall, City of London
25 September 2012
Speaker: Gary Billingsley, Great Western Minerals
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@Pi_vendor_247
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview.pptxmarketing367770
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
Key Features of USDA Loans:
Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
Flexible Credit Requirements: USDA loans have more lenient credit score requirements, helping those with less-than-perfect credit.
Guaranteed Loan Program: The USDA guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and expanding borrowing options.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: The property must be located in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area. Many areas in California qualify.
Income Limits: Applicants must meet income guidelines, which vary by region and household size.
Primary Residence: The home must be used as the borrower's primary residence.
Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
Pre-Qualification: Determine your eligibility and the amount you can borrow.
Property Search: Look for properties in eligible rural or suburban areas.
Loan Application: Submit your application, including financial and personal information.
Processing and Approval: The lender and USDA will review your application. If approved, you can proceed to closing.
USDA loans are an excellent option for those looking to buy a home in California's rural and suburban areas. With no down payment and flexible requirements, these loans make homeownership more attainable for many families. Explore your eligibility today and take the first step toward owning your dream home.
Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
The European Unemployment Puzzle: implications from population agingGRAPE
We study the link between the evolving age structure of the working population and unemployment. We build a large new Keynesian OLG model with a realistic age structure, labor market frictions, sticky prices, and aggregate shocks. Once calibrated to the European economy, we quantify the extent to which demographic changes over the last three decades have contributed to the decline of the unemployment rate. Our findings yield important implications for the future evolution of unemployment given the anticipated further aging of the working population in Europe. We also quantify the implications for optimal monetary policy: lowering inflation volatility becomes less costly in terms of GDP and unemployment volatility, which hints that optimal monetary policy may be more hawkish in an aging society. Finally, our results also propose a partial reversal of the European-US unemployment puzzle due to the fact that the share of young workers is expected to remain robust in the US.
BYD SWOT Analysis and In-Depth Insights 2024.pptxmikemetalprod
Indepth analysis of the BYD 2024
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer that has snowballed over the past two decades to become a significant player in electric vehicles and global clean energy technology.
This SWOT analysis examines BYD's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats as it competes in the fast-changing automotive and energy storage industries.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, BYD started as a battery company before expanding into automobiles in the early 2000s.
Initially manufacturing gasoline-powered vehicles, BYD focused on plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, leveraging its expertise in battery technology.
Today, BYD is the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, delivering over 1.2 million electric cars globally. The company also produces electric buses, trucks, forklifts, and rail transit.
On the energy side, BYD is a major supplier of rechargeable batteries for cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.
how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024 - Ricerca sulle Startup e il Sistema dell'Innov...Quotidiano Piemontese
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024
Una ricerca de il Club degli Investitori, in collaborazione con ToTeM Torino Tech Map e con il supporto della ESCP Business School e di Growth Capital
what is the best method to sell pi coins in 2024DOT TECH
The best way to sell your pi coins safely is trading with an exchange..but since pi is not launched in any exchange, and second option is through a VERIFIED pi merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and pioneers and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive amounts before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade pi coins with.
@Pi_vendor_247
when will pi network coin be available on crypto exchange.DOT TECH
There is no set date for when Pi coins will enter the market.
However, the developers are working hard to get them released as soon as possible.
Once they are available, users will be able to exchange other cryptocurrencies for Pi coins on designated exchanges.
But for now the only way to sell your pi coins is through verified pi vendor.
Here is the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor
@Pi_vendor_247
Exploring Abhay Bhutada’s Views After Poonawalla Fincorp’s Collaboration With...beulahfernandes8
The financial landscape in India has witnessed a significant development with the recent collaboration between Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank.
The launch of the co-branded credit card, the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card, marks a major milestone for both entities.
This strategic move aims to redefine and elevate the banking experience for customers.
1. INDUSTRIAL METALS, MINERALS
AND MINEABLE ENERGY
INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2010
LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ● WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2010
www.ObjectiveCapitalConferences.com
Refining titanium for industrial use
Mark Bertolini – CEO, Metalysis