05.12.2022

Glencore reaches Agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo over past Conduct

Glencore has reached an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) covering all present and future claims arising from any alleged acts of corruption by the Glencore Group in the DRC between 2007 and 2018.  

04.12.2022

A Day to Honor Saint Barbara - Patron of Gunners, Miners, and Others who work with Explosives

A Day to Honor Saint Barbara - Patron of Gunners, Miners, and Others who work with Explosives

December fourth is the feast day of Saint Barbara. There is a vivid legend about this saint. Apparently, Saint Barbara was a maiden of great beauty whose father locked her in a tower to remove her from many ardent suitors who were not to his liking. He also wanted keep her from indulging in a habit of constantly helping the poor.

In Germany there is a great tradition in St. Barbara's Day.

The early days of December are good for bringing in flowering branches for forcing to bloom. Apple, chestnut, cherry, lilac and jasmine branches are well suited for that. If outdoor temperatures have been around 32 to 40 F for six weeks, most buds are ready for forcing. Cut stems on a mild, none-freezing day. Look for branches with swollen buds. Mash the ends and put the branches in a bathtub of cool, not icy, water for several hours. Leave branches for a few days in a cool place. As soon as the buds appear to swell bring them into a warm room, but not too close to the source of heat. Spray from time to time with lukewarm water, and when the bloom buds appear, place them on a window sill for they need a lot of light and cool air, so that the bloom will stay fresh longer. Change water every two days. Thin branches force quicker than thick ones; the flowers should appear anywhere from one to five weeks later.

All the best

Your GeoResources Team

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02.12.2022

Fugro supports coastal resilience in Texas and Louisiana through NOAA contracts

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded Fugro two mapping projects on the US Gulf Coast to monitor and quantify shoreline change in this flood-prone region.  

01.12.2022

Epiroc presents world’s first underground mine truck made using fossil-free steel from SSAB

Epiroc is pioneering a battery-electric underground mine truck prototype made using fossil-free steel from SSAB.  

01.12.2022

Cimic's CPB Contractors selected for Sydney Metro West - Eastern Tunnelling Package

Cimic Group’s construction company CPB Contractors, in joint venture with John Holland and Ghella, has been selected by Sydney Metro to deliver the Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package. CPB Contractors is a 40 per cent joint venture partner delivering the $1.63 billion project.