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Modern technology means that megaprojects now are on a scale the ancients could only dream of. China’s are the grandest. The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangzi river, which went into full operation in 2012, involved the flooding of hundreds of villages and the displacement of 1.2m people. The reservoir it created is 600km long. Besides providing energy for one of the world’s biggest power stations, the project was touted for improving navigation and preventing floods. Ever since it was first mooted as an idea a century ago, however, the dam has been controversial, with worries about its impact on biodiversity, cultural heritage and even seismology.

- Sustaining capital for continuing operations for 2018 increased compared to the corresponding period of 2017 due to the addition of Hounde and an increase at Agbaou, which were offset by a decrease at Ity as illustrated in the below table. Further details by assets are provided in the above mine sections.

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Mineral Reserve estimates follow the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") definitions standards for Mineral Resources and Reserves and have been completed in accordance with the Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Reported tonnage and grade figures have been rounded from raw estimates to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimate. Minor variations may occur during the addition of rounded numbers. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The 2019 Resource estimate is based on a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade. The Updated 2019 Mineral Resource has an effective date of February 8, 2019 and is constrained by a conceptual $1,500/oz Pit Shell. The Qualified Person for the Kalana Main Resource Estimate is Geoff Booth, FAusIMM, Mining Consulting Manager, Snowden Mining Consultants. The Qualified Person for the Kalanako Estimate is Helen Oliver, FGS, CGeol, Endeavour Mining. The Qualified Person for the Tailings Resource is Ivor Jones FAusIMM, Principal, Denny Jones Pty Ltd. For additional notes relating to the 2019 Resource Estimates, please consult the section below entitled "Kalana Resource Modelling".

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the term “noise rock” was coined. It’s not a buzzy catchphrase like “shoegaze” or “krautrock.” It’s simply two ideas smashed together — noise and rock, the marriage of conventional rock structures and melodies with the techniques of experimental noise music. It’s arguably an oversimplified, generic way to describe a style of music, but after decades of eardrum trauma, notoriety and musical stunts, “noise rock” speaks volumes.

As you’d expect for the latest TV, the ZT60 supports all of the features announced for the Panasonic Smart Viera 2013 smart TV platform, including dual tuners.

The next morning the news is worse, as the sinkhole is now 11 feet across. “This is no good,” says Marty. The deeply concerning development means that the entire area is now too unstable for the 220 ton crane and oscillator.

IN: Will Cliff (Bristol Rugby), WillGriff John (Doncaster Knights), Marc Jones (Bristol Rugby), Faf de Klerk (Lions), James O’Connor (Toulon), Jono Ross (Stade Francais), Josh Strauss (Glasgow Warriors), Alexandru Tarus (Bezier).

- Non-sustaining exploration capital increased in line with Endeavour’s strategic objective of unlocking exploration value.

offices of the exchange were the norm, said Seehofer, “even if one is affected”. In the beginning was melancholy, now a mixture of gratitude and relief outweighs “the”. Because the office of the CSU Chairman, was connected with a great responsibility. “It is always the existence of a political community,” he said.

• Many older boys and men may not want to face an operation even though they wish to be circumcised.

"That was it, that’s what I saw in my dream," he recalled, tearing up. "That’s when I knew that this was supposed to happen."