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4 www.resourceworld.com D E C E M B E R / J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 7 DeCemBer/JaNUarY 2017 Volume 15, Issue 1 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 • Jennifer Getsinger Bruce Lantz • Daniel Maarsman Leonard Melman • Andrew Nelson Barry Muir • Simon Rees Stew Vorberg • Thomas Schuster Doug Wood australian Correspondent Greg Barns art Director, production manager Jocelyne Laflamme Circulation 1-877-484-3800 advertising Irene Fournier, advertising manager Jessica Katrichak Jay moysey 1-877-484-3800 Resource World Magazine is published 6 times a year by Resource World Magazine Inc. #604–700 West pender St., Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8. ©2002-2017 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 604-700 West pender Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1G8 email: info@resourceworld.com Issn 1712-253 printed in Canada by mitchell press advantage Lithium and orocobre to partner in argentina 48 minera alamos advancing La Fortuna toward production 49 argentina Lithium commences exploration program 50 playfair mining exploring for gold in Ireland 50 Freegold Ventures intersects 93.5 metres of 0.55% Cueq at Shorty Creek 51 San marco resources exploring mexican prospects 54 by Laura Barker Zimtu Capital looking for good project ideas 55 by ellsworth Dickson eagle plains farms out Fisher project to Silver Standard 56 by ellsworth Dickson Gold panning championships 69 MINING WORLD miners receive recognition for investing in renewable energy 57 by Kathrine moore mining and aviation – a prosperous partnership 58 by Kathrine moore Curing a bad case of acid rock drainage 61 OIL & GAS oIL patCH report oUtLooK 2017 62 by Bruce Lantz Select Sands mining arkansas silica sands for fracking 64 GREEN TECHNOLOGIES Developments in Green technology 66 by Jane Bratun

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