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6 www.resourceworld.com F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 1 5 February/march 2015 volume 13, issue 2 Co-publisher editor-in-Chief ellsworth Dickson editor Kathrine moore Co-publisher paul Dickson Contributing editors Dr. edward Schiller David Duval robert Simpson Contributing Writers Laura Barker • Rodney Blake Jane Bratun • Brian Burt Peter Caulfield • David Forest Jennifer Getsinger • Bruce Lantz Leonard Melman • Barry Muir Simon Rees • Thomas Shuster alf Stewart australian Correspondent greg Barns art Director, production manager Jocelyne Laflamme Circulation 1-877-484-3800 advertising irene Fournier, advertising manager 1-877-484-3800 Resource World Magazine is published 6 times a year by Resource World Magazine Inc. #709–700 West pender St., vancouver, BC v6C 1g8. ©2002-2015 Resource World Magazine Inc., all rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the expressed permission of the publisher. reprints available by request at the above address or by emailing: info@resourceworld.com. DiSCLaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in Resource World Magazine, and the reliability of sources, the publisher in no way guarantees nor warrants the information and is not responsible for errors, omissions or forward looking statements made by advertisers. articles and advertisements in Resource World Magazine, are not solicitations to buy, hold or sell specific securities; they are for information purposes only. opinions and recommendations made by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher, its directors, officers or employees. investors should be aware that risk is associated with any security, strategy or investment and are advised to seek the counsel of a competent investment advisor before making any investment, or utilizing any information contained in this publication. Subscription, advertising and circulation information can be obtained by visiting our website: www.resourceworld.com or contacting our offices by phone: 1-877-484-3800 or by writing to the address below. publication mail agreement No. 40845066 return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Circulation Department 709-700 West pender Street vancouver, BC Canada v6C 1g8 email: info@resourceworld.com issn 1712-253 printed in Canada by mitchell press Los Andes showcasing Vizcachitas 51 project by thomas Schuster miNiNg WorLD eco oro minerals pleased with 53 Colombia land decision Skytem offers unique geophysical 54 surveys Caterpillar's new hydraulic 55 mining shovel oiL & gaS the impact of lower oil prices 58 by Bruce Lantz troposcatter technology aiding arctic 61 communications by Brian Burt Former oilfield now 62 a park and museum oiL patCH report 63 tuscany energy's cash flow triples – profit posted by Bruce Lantz Kinder morgan announces 2015 64 financial expectations aLterNative eNergy Samsung, pattern energy and Six 65 Nations complete wind energy project in ontario aLterNative eNergy revieW 66 by Jane Bratun Cover Image: A diamond drill intersecting two types of mineralization –porphyry and an epithermal gold/quartz type deposit. Illustration by Visual Capitalist. APRIL – MAY ISSUE South America Exploration Highlights Industrial Minerals Advanced Mineral Projects Maya Gold & Silver

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