Heather is an experienced freelance writer and has been frequently published, both in print and in online media. After years of working as a professional in various industries, including finance and sales and marketing, she decided to document her lessons and observations, and now writes freelance full time, covering mining and resources, real estate and banking and mortgages. Heather has a degree in English literature from Bishop’s University and a Professional Writing Certificate from Centennial College. Heather is also a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists.
China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited (NASDAQ:CHOP) announced that after an aggressive marketing campaign they have increased their international customer base.
Reuters reported that India’s largest copper smelter, owned by Sterlite Resources is to remain closed until at least April 29th over complaints of toxic emissions.
Vulcan Minerals Inc. (TSXV:VUL) that they have acquired a 51% working interest in the Tasisuak Lake property in northern Labrador from Nortec Minerals Corp for 1,000,000 common shares.
Reuters reported that Sterlite Industries has been fined 1 billion rupees for breaking environmental regulations at an Indian plant that has recently been closed because of environmental hazards.
Mining Weekly reported that benefication has taken a big step forward in South Africa with the introduction of R&D tax incentives for mining companies, which could mean an extra 50 percent income tax deduction on eligible R&D expenditures.
Vulcan Minerals Inc. (TSXV:VUL) announced that it has acquired Nortec Minerals Corp’s 51% working interest in the Tasisuak Lake property in northern Labrador.
The Sudbury Star reported that the “Ring of Fire” deposit’s economic success hinges on support from infrastructure. However, the construction of roads and rail lines is mired in controversy.
