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- The stacked grade decreased as mining activity at the high-grade Bakatouo pit ceased for heap leach operations and low-grade ore stockpiles were used.

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- Despite the expected higher grades mined, the average processed grade is expected to decline due to the use of lower-grade stockpiles. This marks a change compared to the previous mine plan due to the company’s strategic focus on reducing working capital.

Half of all group revenues came from Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) with the Americas representing Mincon’s second most significant market, accounting for 29 per ent of turnover. Revenues in the company’s Australasia division rose from 17 per cent of group turnover to 22 per cent last year.

“Instead of scraping the rock, as does the fishtail bit, the Hughes bit, with its two conical cutters, took a different engineering approach,” explained ASME in 2009 — when designating it as an Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.

When circumcision is delayed beyond the onset of sexual activity, the impact of a period of abstinence must be considered. Analysis of data from three RCTs found that relatively few men engaged in sexual intercourse within 42 days of circumcision [158]. It has been suggested, not unreasonably, that this period of complete abstinence (from both intercourse and masturbation) is "often daunting and serves as a disincentive for men to undertake the procedure" [159], and the recommended post-surgical abstinence period was found to be a significant barrier to MC uptake in Kenya [111]. Circumcision in infancy, or indeed at any time before puberty, eliminates such an obstacle.

In 2018, Endeavour continued to deliver against its strategy, with good progress made across its four strategic levers:

When the bit hits water, fluid inside the rods changes density, alerting drill operators. Clean water is usually found between 90 to 150 feet below the surface, and the Village Drill can reach that depth in eight hours.

Little Beaver designed the LST1G+HDA for longevity and ease of use. The frame, rotary and swivel are constructed of high-strength welded steel for enhanced durability, and all crucial maintenance and greasing points are easily accessible.

OUT: Darren Allinson (Bath Rugby), Gerard Ellis (Dragons Rugby), Luke Narraway (Coventry) Jerry Sexton (Jersey Reds) Jebb Sinclair, Joe Trayfoot, Tevita Koloamatangi, George Robson (all released), Tom Court (retired).

Another neat feature of the KDL-40W905A is near-field communication (NFC). Both the TV and the small secondary remote control have built-in NFC readers, which means you can pair compatible Xperia smartphones and tablets to the TV for instant screen mirroring. We had no luck with a Samsung Galaxy S4, though, so this is only useful for Sony device owners.