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Agreements reached on trans-Guinean infrastructure in milestone for Simandou iron ore project

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Rio Tinto and the Simfer joint venture (Simfer) reached an important milestone by concluding key agreements with the Republic of Guinea (West Africa) and Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on the trans-Guinean infrastructure for the world class Simandou iron ore project. Aerial view of Simandou project.

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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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Since producing aluminum is highly energy-intensive, the use of green power such as solar electricity offers considerable potential for reducing CO 2 emissions. Green power is also used to produce it. Due to its use of inorganic sand cores, the casting process is virtually emission-free.

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Tsuneishi Shipbuilding receives AiP for its Kamsarmax LNG dual-fuel vessel

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Measuring 229-meters, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding’s new LNG dual fuel Kamsarmax is suitable for berthing at the Port of Kamsar (Republic of Guinea), where the major loading terminal is restricted to vessels of up to 229-meters in length.

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Researchers show mechanism by which diesel exhaust particles trigger respiratory “flare-ups”

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The team tested the effects of exposure in a guinea pig model and animal nerve tissue. The researchers say that the small size of the particles helps the chemicals to reach deep into the lungs, and cross membranes, where they can activate the nerves.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

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Southern Electric will be responsible for the electricity infrastructure in the research area and is committed to supplying ‘green energy’ to all drivers of the MINI E.* Oxford Brookes University’s Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre will manage the collation of qualitative and quantitative research throughout the UK project.

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