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6 www.resourceworld.com A P R I L / M A Y 2 0 1 8 APRIL/MAY 2018 Volume 16, Issue 3 Co-Publisher Editor-in-Chief Ellsworth Dickson Editor Kathrine Moore Associate Editor Peter Kennedy Co-Publisher Paul Dickson Contributing Editors Dr. Edward Schiller David Duval Robert Simpson Contributing Writers Rodney Blake • Jane Bratun Jennifer Getsinger • Peter Kennedy Bruce Lantz • Leonard Melman Thomas Schuster• Alf Stewart Stew Vorberg • Doug Wood Australian Correspondent Greg Barns Art Director, Production Manager Jocelyne Laflamme Circulation 1-877-484-3800 Advertising Irene Fournier, Advertising Manager Jay Moysey, Account Executive 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. ©2002-2018 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@resource- world.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 Geologists explore Argentina Lithium's 100%-optioned Arizaro lithium brine project in northern Argentina. Photo courtesy Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. Northern Vertex gets $100 million commitment from Sprott; pours first gold 53 by Peter Kennedy In an effort to eliminate investor risk, company transitions into gold and commodities trader 54 by Robert Simpson Cobalt 27 Capital: a different kind of cobalt company 55 Canada's only producing barite mine operated by Kelowna's Fireside minerals 56 by Dr. Edward Schiller Sego Resources to test multiple BC porphyry targets 57 by Ellsworth Dickson Vanadium: cornerstone of future energy storage 58 by Dr. Jennifer S. Getsinger MINING WORLD EXPLORATION & MINING GEAR 59 McCue pushes the boundaries of chemical precipitation for mine water treatment 60 by Kathrine Moore MacLean Engineering 62 by Kathrine Moore OIL & GAS OIL PATCH REPORT International Frontier spuds first Mexican well 64 by Bruce Lantz GREEN TECHNOLOGIES Developments in Green Technology 66 by Jane Bratun 55

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