The document summarizes Vietnam's mineral industry in 2010. It states that Vietnam produced about 2%, 1.5%, and 1.1% of the world's tin, cement, and barite, respectively, and ranked eighth in crude petroleum production in Asia and the Pacific. Mineral production and exports increased for commodities like steel, salt, copper and ilmenite, while decreasing for petroleum, lime and rutile. The mining sector contributed about 4% to Vietnam's GDP and employed around 275,600 people. China was Vietnam's leading import partner while the US was the top export destination.
This presentation by Nikolay Begchin, Russian Federation, was made at the 10th Meeting of CESEE Senior Budget Officials held in Den Haag on 26-27 June 2014. Find more information at http://www.oecd.org/gov/budgeting/10thannualmeetingofseniorbudgetofficialsfromcentraleasternandsoutheasterneuropeanceseecountries.htm
Central fiscal revenues in Ukraine increased in the first four months of 2019 primarily due to a transfer of profits from the national bank, wage growth, and increased natural gas extraction. However, revenues were also lower than expected in some areas like VAT and tobacco taxes. Government expenditures were largely financed as planned, with the largest allocations going to wages, social protection, defense, and debt servicing. The budget surplus decreased compared to the same period in 2018. Ukraine recently transitioned from an IMF Extended Fund Facility program to a new 14-month Stand-By Arrangement.
The document provides an economic weekly report from Assocham Economic Research Bureau covering various macroeconomic topics in India and globally:
- In India, the RBI adjusted key policy rates, net direct tax collections were up, mineral production levels were reported, and freight revenue by railways increased.
- Globally, construction output rose in the Euro area, US and UK consumer price indices were reported for August.
- Financial market indicators like forex reserves and key stock market indices are included. The report provides an overview of the economic performance and statistics across sectors in India as well as developments internationally.
Tax competition in the EU - its consequences for tax revenue structureJan Huňady
Tax Competition and its Consequences for Tax Revenue Structure in Developed Countries: Empirical Evidence Using Panel Cointegration Approach
Publication is available at:
https://doi.org/10.11118/actaun201563061913
Abstract
The paper examines the long run changes in the tax revenue structure in developed countries. We are particularly focused on the testing of a potential shift from taxation on mobile tax bases to less mobile ones, which could be seen as one of the results of rising tax competition. We assume that a decrease in corporate tax revenues is compensated for by higher tax revenues from taxing work and property. Our dataset consists of panel date from 22 OECD countries within the period 1965 to 2012. We tested the potential causalities within the tax mix using Granger causality tests as well as the DOLS and FMOLS panel cointegration techniques in order to reveal possible long run causalities. As far as we know, these techniques have not before been used in this field. Long-run inverse causalities between corporate tax and personal tax revenue as well as corporate tax revenue and indirect taxes are found. Our results could have several important implications for the tax policies in developed countries.
Evaluation of government equity participation in the minerals sector of Tanza...James AH Campbell
This study evaluated the Tanzanian government's equity participation in the minerals sector from 1996 to 2015. It found that while the government established a state mining company called STAMICO to oversee its interests, several challenges emerged, including a lack of transparency surrounding agreements with private investors. Financial benefits to the government from taxes and royalties were also inadequately realized due to inconsistent payments from mining companies. The study recommends that Tanzania review its mining laws to include stronger mechanisms for ensuring all forms of government equity participation are properly accounted for.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Azerbaijan's economy and identifies opportunities for transitioning to a green economy. It finds that Azerbaijan has experienced strong economic growth driven primarily by oil and gas production, however faces challenges of overdependence on finite fossil fuels and lack of economic diversification. The document examines three key sectors - energy, agriculture, and transportation - and identifies priority areas for reform to promote a green transition, such as improving energy efficiency, supporting renewable energy and sustainable farming practices, and increasing investment in clean transportation. It also discusses enabling conditions Azerbaijan could implement to incentivize green economic development, including public procurement plans, regulatory systems, subsidy reform, and accessing global financing.
World: Lentils - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020IndexBox Marketing
IndexBox Marketing has just published its report: "World: Lentils - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020". The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global lentil market. It presents the latest data of the market value, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and food balance. The report shows the sales data, allowing you to identify the key drivers and restraints. You can find here a strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts illustrate how the market will be transformed in the medium term. Profiles of the leading producers are also included.
Pea & Lentil Council, Aus Growers Direct, Sask Pulse Growers, Cereals Canada, Grain Farmers of Ont
More than 70% of Cambodians depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Agriculture contributes around 32% to Cambodia's GDP. The Cambodian government aims to improve infrastructure like electricity, roads, railways and ports to become a leading rice exporter in Asia. The government provides tax incentives and encourages private sector investment in agriculture. Foreign direct investment in agriculture has increased, particularly in rice, rubber and cassava production, and comprises 10% of total foreign investment in Cambodia.
This presentation by Nikolay Begchin, Russian Federation, was made at the 10th Meeting of CESEE Senior Budget Officials held in Den Haag on 26-27 June 2014. Find more information at http://www.oecd.org/gov/budgeting/10thannualmeetingofseniorbudgetofficialsfromcentraleasternandsoutheasterneuropeanceseecountries.htm
Central fiscal revenues in Ukraine increased in the first four months of 2019 primarily due to a transfer of profits from the national bank, wage growth, and increased natural gas extraction. However, revenues were also lower than expected in some areas like VAT and tobacco taxes. Government expenditures were largely financed as planned, with the largest allocations going to wages, social protection, defense, and debt servicing. The budget surplus decreased compared to the same period in 2018. Ukraine recently transitioned from an IMF Extended Fund Facility program to a new 14-month Stand-By Arrangement.
The document provides an economic weekly report from Assocham Economic Research Bureau covering various macroeconomic topics in India and globally:
- In India, the RBI adjusted key policy rates, net direct tax collections were up, mineral production levels were reported, and freight revenue by railways increased.
- Globally, construction output rose in the Euro area, US and UK consumer price indices were reported for August.
- Financial market indicators like forex reserves and key stock market indices are included. The report provides an overview of the economic performance and statistics across sectors in India as well as developments internationally.
Tax competition in the EU - its consequences for tax revenue structureJan Huňady
Tax Competition and its Consequences for Tax Revenue Structure in Developed Countries: Empirical Evidence Using Panel Cointegration Approach
Publication is available at:
https://doi.org/10.11118/actaun201563061913
Abstract
The paper examines the long run changes in the tax revenue structure in developed countries. We are particularly focused on the testing of a potential shift from taxation on mobile tax bases to less mobile ones, which could be seen as one of the results of rising tax competition. We assume that a decrease in corporate tax revenues is compensated for by higher tax revenues from taxing work and property. Our dataset consists of panel date from 22 OECD countries within the period 1965 to 2012. We tested the potential causalities within the tax mix using Granger causality tests as well as the DOLS and FMOLS panel cointegration techniques in order to reveal possible long run causalities. As far as we know, these techniques have not before been used in this field. Long-run inverse causalities between corporate tax and personal tax revenue as well as corporate tax revenue and indirect taxes are found. Our results could have several important implications for the tax policies in developed countries.
Evaluation of government equity participation in the minerals sector of Tanza...James AH Campbell
This study evaluated the Tanzanian government's equity participation in the minerals sector from 1996 to 2015. It found that while the government established a state mining company called STAMICO to oversee its interests, several challenges emerged, including a lack of transparency surrounding agreements with private investors. Financial benefits to the government from taxes and royalties were also inadequately realized due to inconsistent payments from mining companies. The study recommends that Tanzania review its mining laws to include stronger mechanisms for ensuring all forms of government equity participation are properly accounted for.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Azerbaijan's economy and identifies opportunities for transitioning to a green economy. It finds that Azerbaijan has experienced strong economic growth driven primarily by oil and gas production, however faces challenges of overdependence on finite fossil fuels and lack of economic diversification. The document examines three key sectors - energy, agriculture, and transportation - and identifies priority areas for reform to promote a green transition, such as improving energy efficiency, supporting renewable energy and sustainable farming practices, and increasing investment in clean transportation. It also discusses enabling conditions Azerbaijan could implement to incentivize green economic development, including public procurement plans, regulatory systems, subsidy reform, and accessing global financing.
World: Lentils - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020IndexBox Marketing
IndexBox Marketing has just published its report: "World: Lentils - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020". The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global lentil market. It presents the latest data of the market value, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and food balance. The report shows the sales data, allowing you to identify the key drivers and restraints. You can find here a strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts illustrate how the market will be transformed in the medium term. Profiles of the leading producers are also included.
Pea & Lentil Council, Aus Growers Direct, Sask Pulse Growers, Cereals Canada, Grain Farmers of Ont
More than 70% of Cambodians depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Agriculture contributes around 32% to Cambodia's GDP. The Cambodian government aims to improve infrastructure like electricity, roads, railways and ports to become a leading rice exporter in Asia. The government provides tax incentives and encourages private sector investment in agriculture. Foreign direct investment in agriculture has increased, particularly in rice, rubber and cassava production, and comprises 10% of total foreign investment in Cambodia.
- The Bhutanese flag features a white dragon on a yellow and orange background, representing Bhutan's name meaning "Land of the Thunder Dragon" and symbolizing prosperity.
- Bhutan has transitioned to a constitutional monarchy since the establishment of the Wangchuck dynasty in 1907. The country emphasizes Gross National Happiness over economic indicators alone.
- Bhutan has maintained close relations with India since gaining independence in 1949. It has a largely rural population engaged in agriculture and relies on tourism and foreign aid as key economic drivers.
1) The document is a Council Recommendation on Italy's 2014 national reform programme and delivering a Council opinion on Italy's 2014 stability programme.
2) It notes that Italy is experiencing excessive macroeconomic imbalances including high public debt and weak external competitiveness due to low productivity growth.
3) The budgetary strategy in Italy's Stability Programme aims for a balanced budget by 2016, but the Council is of the opinion that additional efforts are needed in 2014 to comply with EU fiscal rules given Italy's debt levels and economic conditions.
World: Quinces - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020IndexBox Marketing
IndexBox Marketing has just published its report: "World: Quinces - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020". The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market of quinces. It presents the latest data of the market value, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and food balance. The report shows the sales data, allowing you to identify the key drivers and restraints. You can find here a strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts illustrate how the market will be transformed in the medium term. Profiles of the leading producers are also included.
This document provides a summary of Pakistan's third quarter fiscal report for FY06. Key points include:
1) Fiscal indicators like the budget deficit, revenue balance, and primary balance weakened in FY06, though adjusting for earthquake relief spending, the fiscal picture improves somewhat with surpluses returning.
2) Total revenues reached Rs. 1095.6 billion in FY06, up 21.7% driven by growth in both tax and non-tax revenues. Tax revenues grew 22.2% led by sales tax, excise, and surcharges.
3) Total expenditures were Rs. 1423 billion, up 27.4% led by a 43.5% growth in
World: Sorghum - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020IndexBox Marketing
This document provides a summary of a report on the global sorghum market from 2007 to 2014 and forecasts to 2020. It includes information on production, consumption, imports, exports, and prices of sorghum by country. Tables and figures present data on market volume and value, production, harvested area, yield, trade, and prices. Major producers and consumption trends are also discussed. The report methodology sources data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and UN Comtrade database.
FDI in Russia has grown significantly since the 1990s following economic reforms. The top industries attracting FDI are oil and gas, metals, and finance. Most FDI goes to Moscow and surrounding areas, followed by St. Petersburg and resource-rich regions. Key determinants of FDI include market size, natural resources, infrastructure, skilled labor forces in major cities, and a developing legal framework. Russia remains an attractive destination for FDI due to its large consumer market, human capital, and natural resource wealth.
The document discusses the oversight role of the Tanzania Minerals Audit Agency (TMAA) in monitoring mining investment, production, and transportation of minerals in Tanzania. Some key points:
1. TMAA was established in 2009 to strengthen monitoring of mineral production and exports, which was previously inadequate. It oversees large, medium, and small mines for all minerals.
2. TMAA's roles include auditing mineral production and exports, monitoring environmental management, advising the government, and countering mineral smuggling. It stations auditors at mines daily.
3. Major reforms in the 1990s attracted increased mining investment. Several large gold mines opened between 1998-2009. TMAA works closely with other
Georgia has pursued economic diplomacy and integration with Western international organizations and countries since gaining independence in 1992. It joined the UN, signed agreements with the EU, and joined the WTO and Bretton Woods institutions. After economic struggles in the 1990s, reforms after the Rose Revolution improved relations with the West. Georgia signed an Association Agreement and DCFTA with the EU in 2014. It also participates in the Eastern Partnership and works to reduce dependence on Russia, especially for energy, through the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline. Personal connections between leaders also influenced relations. While economic ties with China are growing, full integration into China's One Belt, One Road initiative may allow Georgia to play
1. Annual inflation in Latvia remained low at 0.6% in July, with food and fuel prices decreasing due to lower global oil and agricultural prices. However, these decreases were not fully reflected in the July data.
2. Latvian GDP continued to grow in the second quarter of 2014, increasing 2.5% year-on-year according to a flash estimate. Manufacturing output and retail trade turnover also increased.
3. The Russian sanctions banning some food imports were limited and would have affected only 0.53% of Latvian exports in 2013, having a limited overall impact on Latvia's economy. However, the potential effects on regional economies and businesses cannot be ignored.
OECD, 10th Meeting of CESEE Senior Budget Officials - Marta Postula, PolandOECD Governance
This presentation by Marta Postula, Poland, was made at the 10th Meeting of CESEE Senior Budget Officials held in Den Haag on 26-27 June 2014. Find more information at http://www.oecd.org/gov/budgeting/10thannualmeetingofseniorbudgetofficialsfromcentraleasternandsoutheasterneuropeanceseecountries.htm
EU and UKRAINE Existing and future economic relationsEuropa-torgivlia
The document discusses Ukraine's trade relations with the EU and Russia. It provides statistics showing that in 2013, Ukraine's largest export partners were the EU (26.5% of exports) and Russia (23.8% of exports). However, in 2014 exports to the EU increased while exports to Russia decreased significantly due to sanctions and trade restrictions.
The EU and Ukraine have signed an Association Agreement that includes a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) aimed at facilitating trade and economic integration. The DCFTA will eliminate tariffs and reduce non-tariff barriers by aligning Ukrainian regulations and standards with those of the EU. Key areas of alignment include industrial goods, agricultural products, services, public
Papua New Guinea is an island country rich in mineral resources like gold, copper, and oil. In 2008:
- The economy grew despite declines in mining and construction, driven by higher commodity prices in the first half of the year.
- Gold and oil production and exports increased, but copper production and exports declined due to lower prices and demand.
- The government refused to renew a mining license due to concerns about impacting a historical hiking trail, leading to legal action.
- Major mining companies expanded existing operations or pursued new joint ventures and project acquisitions in the country.
The document appears to be the portfolio of interior decorator Jeena A. Jacob. It includes summaries and photos of several residential interior design projects completed between 2003-2012, including living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and a playroom. For each project, it lists the client names, project names, project descriptions, years completed and locations. Photos show the spaces before and after decoration, and itemized budgets are provided.
This document contains a glossary of terms related to sound design and production for computer games. It includes definitions that Adam Copeland researched for terms like Foley artistry, sound libraries, common audio file formats like .wav and .mp3, audio limitations of hardware like the Sound Processor Unit and Digital Signal Processor, and audio techniques like mono, stereo, and surround sound. For each term, Copeland provides a short definition from an online source as well as how the term relates to his own production practice, such as recording sounds for editing and using different file formats.
Adam Copeland created a 3D model of a sidekick robot for a creative media production course between March and May 2014. He started by scanning hand-drawn designs and building the head and torso using primitive shapes in a 3D modeller. Over subsequent sessions, he added arms, legs, and textures to various parts of the robot. Adam later refined the robot's face and added toes, then had the completed model sent for retexturing and photography from multiple angles.
This document contains a glossary of terms related to video game design and development. It provides definitions for terms like demo, beta, alpha, pre-alpha, gold, debug, automation, white-box testing, bug, vertex shader, and pixel shader. For each term, it gives a short definition from an online source and describes how the term relates to the production practice of video games.
I start by loading in a sound and replacing an already existing in-game sound without needing new sprites or commands. I then created my own background music sound by adding an event and selecting a sound to repeat continuously in the game. Here I changed the sound for the player's plane movement in a similar way, creating a new sound action and setting it to loop at a lower volume than the background music. This final part describes setting a louder death sound effect to play when the player dies while allowing the game to continue.
IG5 Assignment Final Major Project 2014-2015copelandadam
This document outlines the tasks and assessment criteria for a student's final major project. The project requires the student to:
1) Independently devise and manage a creative media production from pre-production to post-production. The project must relate to at least one discipline such as video, audio, motion graphics, photography or graphic design.
2) Develop initial ideas using techniques like mind maps and pitch a proposal for the selected idea.
3) Conduct research and create pre-production documents including a risk assessment, storyboards, scripts, and production schedules.
4) Produce the final media product according to the planned pre-production.
5) Gather audience feedback and evaluate the project
The document summarizes Burma's mineral industry in 2010. It discusses Burma's production of various mineral commodities as well as imports and exports. Major developments included a contract for a deep-sea port and industrial estate, and agreements for nickel and zinc mining projects between foreign companies and the Burmese government. China was Burma's largest foreign investor and trading partner for mineral exports.
Vietnam is an important producer of minerals such as crude petroleum, tin, cement, and barite. In 2012, the mining and quarrying sector contributed about 9.57% to Vietnam's GDP. The Government of Vietnam passed regulations supporting sustainable mineral development including the 2010 Mineral Law and directives in 2012 regulating mineral exploration and exports. Mineral production increased for commodities such as salt, titanium, zinc, zirconium, natural gas and petroleum while decreasing for others such as manganese, iron ore and tungsten. The mining industry employed about 279,100 workers in 2011.
- The Bhutanese flag features a white dragon on a yellow and orange background, representing Bhutan's name meaning "Land of the Thunder Dragon" and symbolizing prosperity.
- Bhutan has transitioned to a constitutional monarchy since the establishment of the Wangchuck dynasty in 1907. The country emphasizes Gross National Happiness over economic indicators alone.
- Bhutan has maintained close relations with India since gaining independence in 1949. It has a largely rural population engaged in agriculture and relies on tourism and foreign aid as key economic drivers.
1) The document is a Council Recommendation on Italy's 2014 national reform programme and delivering a Council opinion on Italy's 2014 stability programme.
2) It notes that Italy is experiencing excessive macroeconomic imbalances including high public debt and weak external competitiveness due to low productivity growth.
3) The budgetary strategy in Italy's Stability Programme aims for a balanced budget by 2016, but the Council is of the opinion that additional efforts are needed in 2014 to comply with EU fiscal rules given Italy's debt levels and economic conditions.
World: Quinces - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020IndexBox Marketing
IndexBox Marketing has just published its report: "World: Quinces - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020". The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market of quinces. It presents the latest data of the market value, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and food balance. The report shows the sales data, allowing you to identify the key drivers and restraints. You can find here a strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts illustrate how the market will be transformed in the medium term. Profiles of the leading producers are also included.
This document provides a summary of Pakistan's third quarter fiscal report for FY06. Key points include:
1) Fiscal indicators like the budget deficit, revenue balance, and primary balance weakened in FY06, though adjusting for earthquake relief spending, the fiscal picture improves somewhat with surpluses returning.
2) Total revenues reached Rs. 1095.6 billion in FY06, up 21.7% driven by growth in both tax and non-tax revenues. Tax revenues grew 22.2% led by sales tax, excise, and surcharges.
3) Total expenditures were Rs. 1423 billion, up 27.4% led by a 43.5% growth in
World: Sorghum - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020IndexBox Marketing
This document provides a summary of a report on the global sorghum market from 2007 to 2014 and forecasts to 2020. It includes information on production, consumption, imports, exports, and prices of sorghum by country. Tables and figures present data on market volume and value, production, harvested area, yield, trade, and prices. Major producers and consumption trends are also discussed. The report methodology sources data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and UN Comtrade database.
FDI in Russia has grown significantly since the 1990s following economic reforms. The top industries attracting FDI are oil and gas, metals, and finance. Most FDI goes to Moscow and surrounding areas, followed by St. Petersburg and resource-rich regions. Key determinants of FDI include market size, natural resources, infrastructure, skilled labor forces in major cities, and a developing legal framework. Russia remains an attractive destination for FDI due to its large consumer market, human capital, and natural resource wealth.
The document discusses the oversight role of the Tanzania Minerals Audit Agency (TMAA) in monitoring mining investment, production, and transportation of minerals in Tanzania. Some key points:
1. TMAA was established in 2009 to strengthen monitoring of mineral production and exports, which was previously inadequate. It oversees large, medium, and small mines for all minerals.
2. TMAA's roles include auditing mineral production and exports, monitoring environmental management, advising the government, and countering mineral smuggling. It stations auditors at mines daily.
3. Major reforms in the 1990s attracted increased mining investment. Several large gold mines opened between 1998-2009. TMAA works closely with other
Georgia has pursued economic diplomacy and integration with Western international organizations and countries since gaining independence in 1992. It joined the UN, signed agreements with the EU, and joined the WTO and Bretton Woods institutions. After economic struggles in the 1990s, reforms after the Rose Revolution improved relations with the West. Georgia signed an Association Agreement and DCFTA with the EU in 2014. It also participates in the Eastern Partnership and works to reduce dependence on Russia, especially for energy, through the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline. Personal connections between leaders also influenced relations. While economic ties with China are growing, full integration into China's One Belt, One Road initiative may allow Georgia to play
1. Annual inflation in Latvia remained low at 0.6% in July, with food and fuel prices decreasing due to lower global oil and agricultural prices. However, these decreases were not fully reflected in the July data.
2. Latvian GDP continued to grow in the second quarter of 2014, increasing 2.5% year-on-year according to a flash estimate. Manufacturing output and retail trade turnover also increased.
3. The Russian sanctions banning some food imports were limited and would have affected only 0.53% of Latvian exports in 2013, having a limited overall impact on Latvia's economy. However, the potential effects on regional economies and businesses cannot be ignored.
OECD, 10th Meeting of CESEE Senior Budget Officials - Marta Postula, PolandOECD Governance
This presentation by Marta Postula, Poland, was made at the 10th Meeting of CESEE Senior Budget Officials held in Den Haag on 26-27 June 2014. Find more information at http://www.oecd.org/gov/budgeting/10thannualmeetingofseniorbudgetofficialsfromcentraleasternandsoutheasterneuropeanceseecountries.htm
EU and UKRAINE Existing and future economic relationsEuropa-torgivlia
The document discusses Ukraine's trade relations with the EU and Russia. It provides statistics showing that in 2013, Ukraine's largest export partners were the EU (26.5% of exports) and Russia (23.8% of exports). However, in 2014 exports to the EU increased while exports to Russia decreased significantly due to sanctions and trade restrictions.
The EU and Ukraine have signed an Association Agreement that includes a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) aimed at facilitating trade and economic integration. The DCFTA will eliminate tariffs and reduce non-tariff barriers by aligning Ukrainian regulations and standards with those of the EU. Key areas of alignment include industrial goods, agricultural products, services, public
Papua New Guinea is an island country rich in mineral resources like gold, copper, and oil. In 2008:
- The economy grew despite declines in mining and construction, driven by higher commodity prices in the first half of the year.
- Gold and oil production and exports increased, but copper production and exports declined due to lower prices and demand.
- The government refused to renew a mining license due to concerns about impacting a historical hiking trail, leading to legal action.
- Major mining companies expanded existing operations or pursued new joint ventures and project acquisitions in the country.
The document appears to be the portfolio of interior decorator Jeena A. Jacob. It includes summaries and photos of several residential interior design projects completed between 2003-2012, including living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and a playroom. For each project, it lists the client names, project names, project descriptions, years completed and locations. Photos show the spaces before and after decoration, and itemized budgets are provided.
This document contains a glossary of terms related to sound design and production for computer games. It includes definitions that Adam Copeland researched for terms like Foley artistry, sound libraries, common audio file formats like .wav and .mp3, audio limitations of hardware like the Sound Processor Unit and Digital Signal Processor, and audio techniques like mono, stereo, and surround sound. For each term, Copeland provides a short definition from an online source as well as how the term relates to his own production practice, such as recording sounds for editing and using different file formats.
Adam Copeland created a 3D model of a sidekick robot for a creative media production course between March and May 2014. He started by scanning hand-drawn designs and building the head and torso using primitive shapes in a 3D modeller. Over subsequent sessions, he added arms, legs, and textures to various parts of the robot. Adam later refined the robot's face and added toes, then had the completed model sent for retexturing and photography from multiple angles.
This document contains a glossary of terms related to video game design and development. It provides definitions for terms like demo, beta, alpha, pre-alpha, gold, debug, automation, white-box testing, bug, vertex shader, and pixel shader. For each term, it gives a short definition from an online source and describes how the term relates to the production practice of video games.
I start by loading in a sound and replacing an already existing in-game sound without needing new sprites or commands. I then created my own background music sound by adding an event and selecting a sound to repeat continuously in the game. Here I changed the sound for the player's plane movement in a similar way, creating a new sound action and setting it to loop at a lower volume than the background music. This final part describes setting a louder death sound effect to play when the player dies while allowing the game to continue.
IG5 Assignment Final Major Project 2014-2015copelandadam
This document outlines the tasks and assessment criteria for a student's final major project. The project requires the student to:
1) Independently devise and manage a creative media production from pre-production to post-production. The project must relate to at least one discipline such as video, audio, motion graphics, photography or graphic design.
2) Develop initial ideas using techniques like mind maps and pitch a proposal for the selected idea.
3) Conduct research and create pre-production documents including a risk assessment, storyboards, scripts, and production schedules.
4) Produce the final media product according to the planned pre-production.
5) Gather audience feedback and evaluate the project
The document summarizes Burma's mineral industry in 2010. It discusses Burma's production of various mineral commodities as well as imports and exports. Major developments included a contract for a deep-sea port and industrial estate, and agreements for nickel and zinc mining projects between foreign companies and the Burmese government. China was Burma's largest foreign investor and trading partner for mineral exports.
Vietnam is an important producer of minerals such as crude petroleum, tin, cement, and barite. In 2012, the mining and quarrying sector contributed about 9.57% to Vietnam's GDP. The Government of Vietnam passed regulations supporting sustainable mineral development including the 2010 Mineral Law and directives in 2012 regulating mineral exploration and exports. Mineral production increased for commodities such as salt, titanium, zinc, zirconium, natural gas and petroleum while decreasing for others such as manganese, iron ore and tungsten. The mining industry employed about 279,100 workers in 2011.
The Philippines is a major producer of nickel, copper, gold, and other minerals. In 2009, mineral production increased significantly for many commodities. Nickel production rose 70% and copper production increased 131%. Gold production grew 3.7% while coal output rose 30%. The mining sector contributed 2% to GDP, up from 1.7% in 2008. The country's top trading partners for minerals were the US, Japan, China and Singapore. Several new mining projects commenced production or advanced plans that will boost mineral production in coming years.
Lawyer in Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann - Mining Industry in Vietnam - Basics:Dr. Oliver Massmann
There is little publicly available information about Vietnam's mining industry. What information exists is contained in general reports by the Ministry of Industry and Trade that are not specific to mining. The reports indicate that coal production will increase between 2016-2020 to help fuel economic development while a portion is exported. The Vietnamese government strongly encourages foreign direct investment as seen through various trade agreements. Specifically for mining, foreign direct investment reached $7.7 billion in the first half of 2017, accounting for 10.6% of total foreign investment. All mines in Vietnam are government-owned, but there are approximately 20 joint ventures between the government and foreign investors ranging from $1 billion or more in investment capital. The market for minerals in Vietnam primarily serves domestic
The document discusses biodiversity, economic, and development issues in Mongolia. It notes that Mongolia has the largest intact temperate grasslands which are habitat for gazelles and other wildlife. The economy relies heavily on animal husbandry by nomadic herders, though overgrazing is an issue. Recent economic growth from mining and infrastructure projects risks further development pressures on these grasslands and wetlands important for migratory birds.
The document provides an economic assessment of the impact of Mongolia's proposed new mineral law. It summarizes the methodology used, which is a dynamic computable general equilibrium (CGE) model, to analyze two scenarios - an existing mineral law scenario and a new mineral law scenario. The modeling results show that under the new mineral law scenario, Mongolia's average GDP growth from 2013-2030 would be 4 percentage points lower than under the existing mineral law, resulting in over MNT 358 trillion (US$358 billion) in lost GDP over that period. Mining production and foreign direct investment in mining would also be severely restricted under the new law and policy uncertainty.
Vietnam experienced moderate economic growth of 4.9% in the first half of 2013, driven by the service sector growing at 5.9%. Inflation eased to 6.7% due to falling international commodity prices. Exports increased by 16% in the first half, led by electronics such as phones. Foreign direct investment was a major contributor to export growth, with Japan being the largest investor in 2012. Vietnam joined the WTO in 2007 which opened its markets and reduced tariffs.
- Colombia's mineral production was dominated by fuel sector such as petroleum and coal. Petroleum exports accounted for 27% of total exports while coal was the largest non-petroleum mineral export.
- The government passed several laws in 2002 aimed at promoting mineral development, including legalizing informal mining and establishing new royalty rates for various minerals.
- Several key minerals saw production decreases in 2002 compared to 2001, with the exception of ferronickel and iron ore which increased. Coal and nickel remained the top minerals by production value after petroleum.
The presentation is about current economic indicators of Kazakhstan and new accelerated innovative-industrial strategy of Kazakhstan development till 2015.
It was presented by Anuar Kuzhikayev, Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to USA on 21 January 2011.
This document summarizes Kazakhstan's mineral industry in 2011. Some key points:
- Kazakhstan was a major global producer of minerals like uranium, chromite, titanium sponge, and more. Minerals contributed significantly to GDP and exports.
- The mining industry grew 7.5% in 2011. Mining and quarrying made up 18.2% of GDP. State-owned and private companies dominated different mineral sectors.
- Major mineral exports included petroleum, metals, and chemicals. Exports funded 91% of total exports. The government encouraged increasing domestic processing of raw materials.
- Production of minerals like gold, uranium, steel, and aluminum either increased from 2010 levels or remained steady
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2. The Mineral Industry of Vietnam
By Yolanda Fong-Sam
In 2010, Vietnam produced about 2%, 1.5%, and 1.1% of the exploration project and at least 30% for a mining project. The
world’s tin, cement, and barite, respectively and the country law introduces new provisions regarding the auctioning of
ranked eighth in the production of crude petroleum in the Asia mining rights and the fees involved in the acquisition of mining
and the Pacific region (U.S. Energy Information Administration, rights. The state is in charge of collecting all fees related to the
2010; Carlin, 2012; Miller, 2012; van Oss, 2012). Other acquisition of mining licenses, and rates are based on the quality
minerals produced in the country included chromium ore, coal, and type of the minerals to be mined, the mining conditions,
natural gas, ilmenite, lead, lime, crude petroleum, phosphate the reserves, and the value of the property. Under the new law,
rock, salt, steel, and zirconium. As for major processed minerals, previous prerequisites for the acquisition of mining licenses
Vietnam produced cement, refined copper, rolled steel, refined are changed or eliminated. The requirement for a prospecting
tin, and zinc (table 1). license is eliminated; under the new law, the interested party
(which must be eligible to conduct mineral exploration in the
Minerals in the National Economy country) is required only to have written permission from the
Provincial government to conduct field surveys and collect
According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, the surface samples for exploration purposes at the location of the
output value of the mining and quarrying sector (which included proposed exploration area. Under the new law, the Government
mineral fuels and nonfuel minerals) in 2010 decreased by encourages the export of minerals as long as domestic needs are
11.5% to an estimated $1.15 billion1 (in 1994 constant dollars) met (Mayer-Brown JSM, 2011).
from $1.3 billion in 2009. This was equivalent to about 4%
of the country’s total estimated gross domestic product of Production
$29.15 billion (in constant 1994 dollars) compared with 4.4% in
2009 (General Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010d). In 2010, mineral production increased mainly for crude steel
(by about 60%), salt (55.7%), refined copper (33.3%), ilmenite
Government Policies and Programs (30.5%), and cement (14.3%). Mineral commodity production
decreased, however, for crude petroleum (by 8.5%), lime
In November 2010, the National Assembly of Vietnam (8.2%), and rutile (6.2%). Data on mineral production are in
passed the 2010 Mineral Law, which became fully effective on table 1.
July 1, 2011. The new mineral law replaces the 1996 Mineral
Law, as amended in 2005. The new law protects unexploited Structure of the Mineral Industry
minerals, regulates geological surveys for mineral resources,
regulates mineral exploration and mining, and regulates the According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, the
management of minerals located within all the territory under number of employees working in the mining and quarrying
the control of Vietnam, including its islands, onshore bodies sector in 2010 was approximately 275,600, which accounted for
of water, sea territory, contiguous zones, exclusive economic about 1% of the total number of employed people in the country.
zones, and continental shelf. The Government encouraged the Investments in the mining and quarrying sector for 2010
development of a mineral strategy and mineral master plans accounted for about $1.47 billion (in 1994 constant dollars),
to promote sustainable development and ensure that mined which represented about 7% of the total investments in the
products are used in a cost-effective and efficient way. A new country (General Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010c, e). Table 2
mineral strategy is required every 10 years and must include is a list of major mineral industry facilities.
an outlook that covers 20 years into the future. The Ministry of
Natural Resources and Environment oversees and coordinates Mineral Trade
with other ministries to prepare the mineral strategy and then
submits it to the Prime Minister for approval (Mayer-Brown In 2010, total trade in Vietnam increased by approximately
JSM, 2011). 23.6% to $157 billion from $127 billion 2009. The total value of
The new law implements changes to the existing legal exports in 2010 was $72.2 billion compared with $57.1 billion
framework for mineral exploration and exploitation, including in 2009, which represented an increase of about 26.4%. Exports
reforming the process for acquiring mining licenses and of coal decreased by about 20.7% to approximately 19.8 million
requiring financial commitments on the part of the license metric tons (Mt) from about 25 Mt in 2009; exports of crude
holder. The license holder is required to have at least 50% oil decreased by 40.3% to 58.7 million barrels (Mbbl) from
equity in the total proposed capital investment for an 98.3 Mbbl mainly owing to the commissioning of the country’s
first refinery in 2009, the Dung Quat refinery. In 2010, the total
1
Where necessary, values have been converted from Vietnam dong value of imports increased by 21.3% to $84.8 billion from
(D) to U.S. dollars (US$) at the rate of D18,921=US$1.00 for 2010 and $69.95 billion 2009. Imports of refined petroleum products,
D17,490=US$1.00 for 2009.
Vietnam—2010 [ADVANCE RELEASE] 26.1
3. fertilizer, and iron and steel decreased by 25%, 22.3%, and General Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010c, Investments—Investment at
6.8%, respectively compared with that of 2009 (General constant 1994 prices by kind of economic activity, in Statistical yearbook of
Vietnam: General Statistics Office of Vietnam. (Accessed January 19, 2012, at
Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010a, b, f–h). http://www.gso.gov.vn/default_en.aspx?tabid=471&idmid=3&ItemID=11397.)
Vietnam’s main trading partners in 2010 were Australia, General Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010d, National accounts—Gross domestic
China, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, product—Constant 1994 prices by types of ownership and by kinds of
Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and the economic activity, in Monthly statistical information: General Statistics
Office of Vietnam. (Accessed January 19, 2012, at http://www.gso.gov.vn/
United States. The United States was Vietnam’s leading export default_en.aspx?tabid=468&idmid=3&ItemID=12103.)
partner; the United States imported $14.2 billion in Vietnamese General Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010e, Population and employment—
goods (which was equivalent to 19.7% of Vietnam’s total Employed population at 15 years of age and above as of annual 1 July
exports), followed by Japan, which imported $7.7 billion by industry, in Statistical yearbook of Vietnam: General Statistics Office
of Vietnam. (Accessed January 19, 2012, at http://www.gso.gov.vn/
(10.7% of Vietnam’s total exports), and China, which imported default_en.aspx?tabid=467&idmid=3&ItemID=11673.)
$7.3 billion (10.1% of Vietnam’s total exports). Vietnam’s General Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010f, Trade, price and tourism—Exports
imports came mainly from China (which supplied 23.6% of of goods by country group, by country and territory, in Statistical yearbook of
Vietnam’s total imports valued at an estimated $20 billion), Vietnam: General Statistics Office of Vietnam. (Accessed January 19, 2012, at
http://www.gso.gov.vn/default_en.aspx?tabid=472&idmid=3&ItemID=11820.)
the Republic of Korea (11.5% of total imports valued at an General Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010g, Trade, price and tourism—Imports
estimated $9.76 billion), and Japan (10.6% of total imports of goods by country group, by country and territory, in Statistical yearbook of
valued at about $9 billion) (General Statistics Office of Vietnam, Vietnam: General Statistics Office of Vietnam. (Accessed January 19, 2012, at
2010f, g). http://www.gso.gov.vn/default_en.aspx?tabid=472&idmid=3&ItemID=11816.)
General Statistics Office of Vietnam, 2010h, Trade, price and tourism—
More-extensive coverage of the mineral industry of Some main goods for exportation, in Statistical yearbook of Vietnam:
Vietnam can be found in the 2009 U.S. Geological Survey General Statistics Office of Vietnam. (Accessed January 19, 2012, at
Minerals Yearbook, volume III, Area reports—International— http://www.gso.gov.vn/default_en.aspx?tabid=472&idmid=3&ItemID=11819.)
Asia and the Pacific, which is available on the Internet at Mayer-Brown JSM, 2011, Vietnam’s 2010 mineral law: Mayer-Brown JSM.
(Accessed January 19, 2012, at http://www.mayerbrown.com/publications/
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/country. article.asp?id=10599&nid=6.)
Miller, M.M., 2012, Barite: U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity
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taBLe 1
VIETNAM: PRODUCTION OF MINERAL COMMODITIES1
(Metric tons unless otherwise specified)
Commodity2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010e
metaLS
Bauxitee 60,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 e
80,000
Chromium ore, gross weight 73,037 103,830 55,880 37,105 40,000
Copper:
mine output, Cu content 11,400 12,500 11,000 11,300 r
11,000 e
metal, refined 4,800 11,000 2,200 6,000 e
8,000
Golde kilograms 2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,500
iron and steel:
iron ore, Fe contente 510,000 530,000 530,000 530,000 530,000
metal:
Pig iron thousand metric tons 583 790 800 e
800 e
800
Steel, crude do. 1,869 2,024 2,250 e
2,700 r
4,314 3
Steel, rolled do. 3,837 4,612 5,001 6,531 r
7,935 3
Lead, mine output, Pb contente 14,900 19,200 14,200 7,700 7,400
See footnotes at end of table.
26.2 [ADVANCE RELEASE] U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MINERALS YEARBOOK—2010
4. taBLe 1—Continued
VIETNAM: PRODUCTION OF MINERAL COMMODITIES1
(Metric tons unless otherwise specified)
Commodity2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010e
metaLS—Continued
manganese concentrate, gross weighte 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Pyrite, gross weighte thousand metric tons 500 500 500 500 500
tin:
mine output, Sn contente 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400 3
metal, smelter 2,665 3,369 3,583 2,747 r
3,042 3
titanium:
ilmenite concentrate, gross weight4 604,700 653,500 r
709,500 r
698,700 r
912,000
Rutile, gross weight 437 574 681 631 r
592
Zinc:e
mine output, Zn content 45,000 45,600 42,000 r
38,000 r
36,000
metal, powder 23,000 23,000 23,000 23,000 23,000
Zirconium, gross weighte, 5 26,100 22,000 22,000 6,800 r
6,900
INDUSTRIAL MINERALS
Barite 100,000 r
120,000 r
90,000 r
75,000 r
85,000
Cement, hydraulic thousand metric tons 32,690 37,102 40,009 48,810 r
55,789 3
Clays, kaoline 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000
Fluorspare 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Graphitee 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Gypsume thousand metric tons 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Lime do. 1,592 1,438 1,619 1,584 r
1,454 3
nitrogen, n content of ammonia 230,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000
Phosphate rock:
Gross weight thousand metric tons 1,232 1,523 2,101 2,047 r
2,268 3
P2O5 contente do. 370 460 630 614 r
680
Pyrophyllitee 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Salt thousand metric tons 842 857 717 679 r 1,057 3
Sand and gravel do. 115,000 r 117,000 r 112,000 r 123,000 r 118,000
Silica sande do. 200 200 200 200 200
Stone, building stone do. 208,343 241,379 317,429 355,932 r 385,572 3
Sulfure 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 2,200
MINERAL FUELS AND RELATED MATERIALS
Coal, anthracite thousand metric tons 38,778 42,483 39,777 44,078 r 44,011 3
Gas, natural, gross million cubic meters 7,000 7,080 7,499 8,010 9,240
Petroleum, crude thousand 42-gallon barrels 123,194 116,741 109,291 119,968 r 109,753 3
e
estimated; estimated data are rounded to no more than three significant digits. rRevised. do. Ditto.
1
table includes data available through January 30, 2012.
2
in addition to the commodities listed, antimony, bentonite, refractory clay, construction aggregates, gemstones, granite, lignite, marble, rare earths,
silver, and tungsten were mined but not reported. available information is inadequate to make reliable estimates of output.
3
Reported figure.
4
Estimated figures based on Vietnam's inferred exports of titanium ores to China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and the United States.
5
estimated figures based on Vietnam inferred exports of zirconium ore to China.
Sources: Vietnam's General Statistics Office, 2009–10; World Steel Association, Steel Statistical Yearbook, 2008; World Metal Statistics, December 2009;
South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute, Crude Steel Production, Annual Statistics, 2009–10; The Barytes Association, World Barytes Production 2000–10;
international Lead and Zinc Study Group, Lead and Zinc Statistics, monthly Bulletin of the international Lead and Zinc Study Group, February 2007;
Copper Bulletin of the International Copper Study Group, 2009; International Chromium Development Association, Statistical Bulletin-2010–11;
U.S. Geological Survey, Minerals Questionnaire, 2004–7.
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5. taBLe 2
VIETNAM: STRUCTURE OF THE MINERAL INDUSTRY IN 2010
(Thousand metric tons unless otherwise specified)
annual
Commodity major operating companies and major equity owners Location of main facilities capacity
Cement Chinfong Hai Phong Cement Corp. [Chingfong Group min Duc near Hai Phong City 1,400
of taiwan, 70%; Hai Phong municipal Government,
15.56%; Vietnam National Cement Corp. (VICEM),
14.44%]
Do. morning Star Cement Ltd. [Holcim Group, 65%, Hon Chong, Kien Giang Province 4,500
and Vietnam National Cement Corp. (VICEM),
35%]
Do. nghi Son Cement Corp. [taiheiyo Cement Corp., nghi Son, thanh Hoa Province 2,150
45.5%; Mitsubishi Materials Corp. of Japan,
19.5%; Vietnam National Cement Corp. (VICEM),
35%]
Do. Vietnam National Cement Corp. (VICEM) (100% Bim Son, But Son, Da nang, Ha tien i, 18,000
state owned) Ha tien ii, Hai Phong, Hai Van,
Hoang mai, Hoang thach, and
tam Diep
Chromite, gross weight thai nguyen nonferrous metal Co. [wholly owned nui nua, thanh Hoa Province 10
subsidiary of state-owned Vietnam national
Minerals Corp. (VIMICO)]
Coal, anthracite Vietnam National Coal Corp. (VINACOAL) (100% Cam Pha, Cao Son, Coc Sau, Vang 42,000
state owned) Danh, Dong trieu, Ha Lam, Ha tu,
Hong Gai, Khe Cham, Mao Khe,
mong Duong, Deo nai,Cua Ong,
Uong Bi in Quang Ninh Province
Copper:
Concentrate, Cu content Lao Cai Copper Complex [wholly owned subsidiary Sin Queyen, Lao Cai Province 11
of Vietnam National Minerals Corp. (VIMICO)]
Refined tang Loong Lao Cai Copper Smelting enterprise tang Loong Long Commune, Bao 11
[wholly owned subsidiary of Vietnam national tang District, Lao Cai Province
Minerals Corp. (VIMICO)]
Fertilizer:
nitrogen, ammonia Vietnam National Chemical Corp. (VNCC) (100% Ha Bac, northern Vietnam 375
state owned), and Phy my nitrogenous Fertilizer and Phu my, Ba Ria-Vung tau
Chemical Joint Stock Corp. Province
Superphosphate do. Lam thao, Phu tho Province 800
Gas, natural million cubic VietSovPetro (a joint venture of Vietnam Oil and Offshore Bach Ho oilfield, Rang 20
meters per day Gas Corp. and Zarubeznheft), and the joint Dong oilfield, and Lan tay and Lan
venture of PetroVietnam, BP p.l.c., Oil and Do gasfields
natural Gas Co., and ConocoPhilips Co.
Gold, gold content kilograms Bong Mieu Gold Mining Company Ltd. (Bong Mieu Quang Nam Province Ho Gan open pit 400
of mine output Holdings Ltd., 80%; Mineral Development Co., and Nui Kem underground mines
10%; Quang Nam Mineral Joint Stock Co., 10%)
iron ore, gross weight thai nguyen iron and Steel Corp. [wholly owned trai Cau and tein Bo in thai nguyen 850
subsidiary of Vietnam national Steel Corp. Province; Thach Khe in Ha Tinh
(VNSTEEL)] Province
Petroleum, crude thousand VietSovPetro (a joint venture of Vietnam Oil Offshore Bach Ho, Rong, Rang Dong, 320
42-gallon barrels and Gas Corp. and Zarubeznheft) Ruby, Bunga Kekwa, Dai Hung, and
per day Sutu trang oilfields
Do. thousand Vietnam Government Dung Quat refinery, in Quang Ngai 6,500
42-gallon barrels Province
Phosphate rock, gross weight Vietnam apatite Limited Co. [Vietnam national Cam Duong and tang Loong, Lao Cai 1,250
Chemical Corp. (VNCC), 100%] Province
See footnotes at end of table.
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VIETNAM: STRUCTURE OF THE MINERAL INDUSTRY IN 2010
(Thousand metric tons unless otherwise specified)
annual
Commodity major operating companies and major equity owners Location of main facilities capacity
Salt Vietnam national Salt Corp. nam Dinh, nghe an, and Hai tin 12,000
Provinces
Steel, crude Vietnam National Steel Corp. (VNSTEEL) Cai Lan, thai nguyen Province, and 2,000
Phu my, Ba Ria-Vung tau Province
tin: Cao Bang nonferrous metal Co. and nghe tinh Pia Oac, Cao Bang Province; Quy 4
Concentrate, Sn content nonferrous metal Co. [wholly owned subsidiaries Hop, nghe an Province; and tam
of state-owned Vietnam national minerals Corp. Dao, Tuyen Quang Province
(VIMICO)]
Refined thai nguyen nonferrous metal Co. thai nguyen, Bac thai Province 2
titanium, ilmenite Bimal Minerals Co. Ltd. (Malaysia Mining Corp. Cat Khanh, Qui Nhon, and Binh Dinh 70
and Syarikat Pendorong Sdn. Bhd., 60%, and Provinces
Binh Dinh Minerals Co., 40%)
Do. Ha tinh minerals and trading Co. Cam Hoa, Ky Annh-Cam, Xuyen, 450
Ky Khan, and Ky Ninh, Ha Tinh
Province
Do. Mineral Development Co. No. 4 and No. 5 [wholly Vinh City, nghe an Province; tuy 50
owned subsidiaries of Vietnam national minerals Hoa, Dong Xuan in Phu Yen
Corp. (VIMICO)] Province; and Quang Ngan, Vinh
my in thua thien-Hu Province
Zinc: thai nguyen nonferrous metal Co. [wholly owned Cho Dien, Bac Can Province 50
Concentrate, Zn content subsidiary of state-owned Vietnam national
Minerals Corp. (VIMICO)]
Refined The Ta Pan Zinc-Lead Plant (a Chinese private Lung Vay, Bac me District, Ha Giang 6
firm, 70.2%, and Ha Giang mineral exploiting Province
and Engineering Co., 29.8%)
Do. thai nguyen Zinc Refinery [wholly owned subsidiary thai nguyen City, thai nguyen 10
of state-owned Vietnam national minerals Corp. Province
(VIMICO)]
Do., do. Ditto.
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