#Minerals Logistic Company

[natalminerals]

https://www.natalmineralslogistics.com/gold-and-minerals-logistic-services-a-secure-and-streamlined-solution-for-gold-buyers-and-sellers/

[goldenfreightforwardingmarketing]

Economic Bounce Back & Busy Trade Lanes

New Kids on the Block: Emerging Trade Routes Geopolitical Musical Chairs: The world map of trade is getting a fresh paint job. Thanks to some geopolitical shuffle, places like Canada, America and India are turning into hotspots for trade. This shake-up is making freight companies rethink their game plans and routes.

Digital Swagger: The Freight Forwarding Tech Revolution With the economic landscape shifting, freight forwarders are all over digital tools. These tech solutions are game-changers, making operations smoother, adapting to market swings, and boosting customer satisfaction. Gone are the days of paper overload and headaches over manual tracking. Now, it’s all about slick, all-in-one systems that offer live tracking, automated paperwork, and smart analytics to keep businesses on their toes.

Green is the New Black: Eco-Friendly Shipping Eco Push: Everyone’s riding the green wave, and the shipping industry is no exception. Thanks to both carrot and stick approaches (think incentives and tough rules), shipping companies are moving towards cleaner, greener options like eco-friendly vessels and alternative fuels.

Rise of the Underdogs & Decentralization The global economy is less about the usual heavyweights and more about rising stars like Vietnam and India, reshaping the freight demand and flow. Plus, tech is levelling the playing field, enabling smaller companies to duke it out with the big dogs by offering top-notch service and efficiency.

Setting Sail: The Shift to Ocean Freight & Tech Tools With folks leaning into environmental concerns and wallet-friendly options, ocean freight is getting more attention. This has spiked the demand for ocean-specific freight software that makes maritime shipping smarter and smoother.

AI on Board: Smarter Ocean Freight Ocean freight’s getting a brain boost with AI. Think of AI as the new captain, helping predict delays, navigate the weather, and even cut down on fuel use. This isn’t just about keeping shipments on track; it’s about making them smarter and more cost-effective.

Better Together: Enhanced Collaboration Through Digital Platforms In today’s global village, smooth teamwork across borders is key. Modern freight systems are making it easier for everyone involved in shipping to stay on the same page. By sharing info and syncing up, these digital platforms are knitting a tight-knit shipping community.

Tailor-Made Tech: Custom Freight Solutions Just like no two people are the same, businesses have unique shipping needs. Enter custom freight platforms, offering services you can mix and match to fit your specific needs, from picking the best routes to managing your stockpile.

Economic Guard Dogs: Navigating Protectionism Some places are throwing up trade barriers to protect their turf, which can be a headache for the freight world. The antidote? Smart freight platforms that can weave through these regulatory mazes.

E-commerce Explosion & the Last-Mile Hustle The e-commerce boom is reshaping retail, cranking up the pressure for quicker, slicker last-mile deliveries. Freight systems that can click with e-commerce setups and give live updates are winning big.

Flexibility & Resilience: More Than Buzzwords The twists and turns of 2024’s economic rollercoaster highlight just how crucial it is for freight companies to stay nimble and resilient. Those ready to leverage tech, green up their act, and keep a global perspective are set to ride high.

So, there you have it: 2024’s freight forwarding landscape in a nutshell. It’s all about being tech-savvy, eco-conscious, and ready to adapt to the global beat. With the right tools and attitude, the future looks bright for the freight world.

[sirfrogsworth]

I've now watched 3 YouTubers climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

This is a very high elevation mountain in Tanzania, Africa. It's basically for people who want the thrill seeking experience of Everest without the freezing cold and high risk of death.

Though more people die on Kilimanjaro than on Everest every year. But that is a statistical thing. 30,000 climbers and up to 10 deaths per year vs 600 climbers and 4 deaths per year.

Kilimanjaro is still a huge test of endurance and pushing yourself, but it's a lot safer and you can actually enjoy the experience rather than just be miserable the entire time. Nothing about climbing Everest is fun or enjoyable. It's literally just an exercise in saying you did it. Maybe you get to enjoy the views for a few moments here and there. But most of the time you are just trying not to die. And when you pass "rainbow valley" you are reminded of your possible death.

"Blue, Red, Orange, and Green colored jackets cover the dead bodies forever. Other than bodies, there are colorful garbage dumped, tents, cans, and oxygen tanks. From a distance, this area seems so colorful, like the rainbow; hence it is named the popular Rainbow Valley."

The thing that bothers me about these rich white folks doing this thrill seeking to the top of a mountain is that they don't do it alone. As they are fighting elevation sickness and trying to keep their lunch down, Tanzanian locals are carrying all of their shit up the mountain (while barely breaking a sweat). These porters carry 20kg/44lb packs up and down and get paid $10 per day. And, according to some redditor, tipping them $250 is "sufficient."

But these thrill seeking white people do not actually pay the porters their $10 per day salaries. That would actually be the company hired to arrange all of the trip logistics.

"Ah, so like a Tanzanian travel company books your flights and hires the porters and figures all of that out." you might be thinking.

Of course, that's not how it works.

For Smarter Every Day's trip up the mountain, he paid a company called "Killawarrior."

You pay them $7000.

They arrange everything.

And of that money, your porter gets $90.

The person making sure you get up the mountain alive and carrying all of your shit gets $90 for a 9 day trip on dangerous terrain.

And Gerry from Canada... gets a lot more.

And it's one of those things where... the inclination is to shame and boycott. "Don't go on these trips, the locals are paid nothing." But these are actually very good jobs for them. And they need this work.

It's just like the recent iPhone protest I saw. "Don't buy an iPhone. The battery is made from slave labor in the Congo." (All devices with Li-ion batteries are. And there are 2 billion more Android devices than iPhones. Would someone please start including Google in these protests?)

But if we all stopped buying stuff with batteries, the economy of Congo would collapse. As 9/10ths of their exports are minerals.

I saw a video where they followed a child around who was working on a cocoa farm. There was this 12 year old who would say he is 18, and they ask him how he felt about working on this farm. And he said, "I need this money for my family. My mother is sick and can't work, so I work."

It just seems like if we all stopped purchasing goods made from exploited labor, we'd be screwing a lot of poor and desperate folks. And if rich white folks stopped climbing mountains, those porters would have to settle for lower paying jobs.

So... what is the solution here?

It just seems like everyone is screwed no matter what.

Sorry for the cynical ending. I just got nothing positive or hopeful to say about this.

[manorpunk]

2️⃣

‘Comprador’ refers to an agent of a large multinational corporation whose typical job responsibility is taking a small underdeveloped nation and turning it into a vending machine for a natural resource - oil, coffee, coal, minerals - then getting that nation so dependent on selling those raw materials to that company that they effectively control it.

Unrelatedly, the Global Logistics Network was the single largest anything of 2069.

They weren’t a monopoly, no, no, no. They were… you see, the crowded and fragile system of intercontinental shipping was simply too important to be left in the hands of any single nation. You all saw what happened when the Brits monopolized it, and when the US monopolized it after them. You’ve seen how nations owning major canals turns them into a hive of corruption. Shipping belongs to the world, which means it belongs to the GLN.

They were headquartered in Qingdao, a major city in the Shandong province of China. Don’t be fooled, China fumbled the past few decades as much as everyone else, but every institution needs a head, and every head needs a headquarters, and the headquarters of the Global Logistics Network were located in Qingdao. The complex of skyscrapers that comprised GLNHQ was large and populous enough to form its own city-state, a closed loop of offices, gyms, fabricators, dormitories, labs, shops, copackers, cafeterias, and warehouses. You could spend your whole life there without ever setting foot on the earth itself. Many did.

Such was the Global Logistics Network. Like capitalism rising centuries ago from the sclerotic and shambling remnants of feudalism, the GLN rose from the old ways of hyper-financialized over-leveraged capitalism to create something new, something so new it didn’t even have a name yet. Much like the transition from feudalism to capitalism, things were better overall, but good lord, what a low bar to clear.

Towering above it all at the top floor of the central skyscraper sat Meng “Harold” Jianli, sole co-founder of the GLN. One might wonder how someone could be a ‘sole co-founder,’ and the answer was that the GLN was so powerful and omnipresent that its leader could have called himself a living god for all the power that sat upon his person. He certainly had more power than those who had historically claimed the title of living god.

But Meng “Harold” Jianli was no god, living or otherwise. Despite the vast power seated upon his person, or perhaps because of it,he looked rather disheveled, with a jowly face like splotchy old parchment, a sagging belly, and a crudely functional flat-top of black hair. His suit was slack and rumpled - his weight had a tendency to fluctuate wildly thanks to the stress.

It was stressful, being in charge. Past a certain point, you don’t really get more powerful, you just have more people to babysit and more fires to put out. He had to keep an eye on Novo Karo Bioresearch, or they’d be so excited to show off their new research that they’d start doing eugenics. He had to keep an eye on Vae Victis Engineering, or they’d get so excited testing out their new tech that they’d start a world war. And now, with his hands steepled and his brow furrowed, he had to keep an eye on the vtuber that the American League had elected president.

 He stared at Sunny Roosevelt. Sunny smiled back and gave him a little wave.

“I am willing to work with you, miss Roosevelt. The GLN is willing to work with just about anyone, it’s one of our biggest strengths.” He shifted effortlessly between ‘I’ and ‘we,’ treating the two as synonyms. “The issue is, we are still trying to figure out what your administration actually intends to do.” 

“Hmm.” Sunny put a finger to her chin, pursed her lips, and looked upward. An ellipsis appeared over her head.  “You got a copy of my campaign objectives, right?”

“Are you referring to this?” He held up a single sheet of paper, on which was written ‘make anime real’ in 48-point font and nothing else.

“Yep!”

“And you think this qualifies as a roadmap for your presidency.”

“Personally, I think it’s quite ambitious.”

Harold puttered his lips. “Miss Roosevelt-”

“Please, call me ‘mommy.’”

“Miss Roosevelt, I understand that you are standing on rather shaky ground. The National Board of Directors is being dragged away from the provisional US government days,” he said, which neglected to mention how half of the National Board of Directors were former GLN big names, “and the new state congress acts more like a rehab clinic for celebrity podcasters than a governing body,” he said, which stood just fine without caveats.

“I understand,” Sunny said, nodding and still smiling, “I’m a bimbo who’s in way over her head, so you’re going to unveil the GLN’s big five year plan and tell me to follow it like a good little girl.”

Harold was already in the process of lifting a hefty unlabeled binder, intending to thump it dramatically atop his desk, but the accuracy of Sunny’s comment left him slightly deflated. “I prefer to think of it as an advisory-”

“And then I’ll kiss up to you during our conversations,” Sunny continued, “but stall and drag my feet when it comes to actually implementing anything, and you’ll say,” she loosened her face and dropped her voice, “dammit Sunny, are you trying to play me for a fool?”

“I don’t sound like that. I don’t sound like Richard Nixon,” Harold protested, sounding kind of like Richard Nixon.

“And then I’ll say, it’s not me, it’s the state governors, they just refuse to cooperate. The new congress is one big old boy’s club. Even the Board of Directors is demanding overly-detailed descriptions of everything before they’ll sign off on it, it’s malicious compliance!” Sunny hung her head and threw her hands, wailing, “you set me up to fail, Harold. You set me up to fail, you rat bastard!”

“Are you done?”

Sunny straightened back up. There was that smile again. “Yep. That was fun.”

“In any case, while I understand you are currently something of a figurehead, even figureheads cannot afford to do nothing. Not when a third of the country is still lacking even the barest measures of centralized government.”

“What, you mean the Midwest Autonomous Zone?” A little question mark appeared over Sunny's head. “I mean, yeah, but it’s not like that started with the fall of the old US. Missouri was a dump long before the thirties.”

“Be that as it may-”

“That’s the 2030s, because we’re in the future.”

“Miss Roosevelt.”

“Please, call m-”

“No. Miss Roosevelt, why did you become president if you are so averse to actually presiding?”

Sunny shrugged and let out a huffy little sigh. “Look, most people weren’t exactly begging to have America back. Not even Americans. They don’t want someone with a bold, inspirational vision. Bold, inspirational visions are what start world wars, for George’s sake. I, for one, believe that bench-warming is not just a good idea but a moral imperative.”

“George’s sake?” Harold repeated.

“Saint George Washington. Oh, right, America’s got a brand new religion now, it’s called Founderism. We took the whole Founding Father worship thing and made it an official heresy. Also, Jesus was a small business owner.”

Harold grimaced and considered leaving the former USA to the wolves for a few more decades.

[mariacallous]

The controversial expansion of Tesla’s only European Gigafactory was approved on Thursday, as the local council in the German municipality of Grünheide voted in favor of the carmaker’s plans to grow its facility near Berlin.

The majority of 19 council representatives supported Tesla’s plans to expand the factory. Eleven councilors voted in favor of the expansion, six voted against, while two abstained. The vote improves Tesla’s chances of being able to build more space for logistics, including a train station, although the company still has to secure the approval of local environment authorities. In July, Tesla announced plans to build 1 million electric cars per year at the site.

Around 50 protesters gathered outside the local government building as the result was announced, according to local reports. “It's pretty disappointing,” says Esther Kamm, spokesperson for the anti-Tesla protest group, Turn Off the Tap on Tesla (TDHA), who watched the vote take place. She said the group would still try to stop the expansion by continuing to hold protests while exploring their legal options.

“It was a bad decision today, and this makes things harder, but it's definitely not the end of the story.”

TDHA is just one of a wide alliance of environmental groups who oppose the expansion, claiming that the factory’s presence threatens to pollute local water supplies and describing the carmaker’s reputation as an environmentally friendly company as misleading.

"I'm pissed,” says Manu Hoyer, spokesperson for the Citizens Initiative Grünheide (Bürgerinitiative Grünheide), which represents local residents who oppose the factory, in a statement. “Today the local council ignored the vote of me and my fellow citizens.” In February, 65 percent of locals voted against the expansion plan in a nonbinding poll.

Last week, during a demonstration against the expansion, hundreds of protesters attempted to storm the factory, amid clashes with police. As part of a five-day protest, police said 23 demonstrators were detained and 27 officers injured.

Anti-Tesla protesters say they want to draw attention to the mineral mining necessary to build electric car batteries and the problems that can pose to local communities. Compared to conventional cars, electric car batteries require 170 kilograms more minerals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt, according to 2021 figures published by the International Energy Agency.

Since February, a handful of protesters have been living in treehouses in the forest, just footsteps away from the Tesla factory, in another attempt to stop the site’s expansion. They currently have permission to stay until May 20. An attempt by police to force the camp to leave before that date was rejected today by a German court.

[zvaigzdelasas]

[DW is German State Media]

"We must stop exporting soil," Paul Chanda Kabuswe tells the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, a specialist conference on battery metals that aims to pave the way for a new industry in Congo. "We must move up the value chain until the end so that now there will be benefits to the people that live where those minerals are."[...]

Today, Congo accounts for about two-thirds of global cobalt production. The metal is exported largely unprocessed and used primarily in batteries. Zambia also produces cobalt, which is important for the energy transition.[...]

In addition to cobalt, lithium, nickel and manganese are also required for the production of basic batteries. And the primary product that Congo has in mind already contains all of these raw materials. Resources are available in the country, but they are not currently being mined. This means that other countries would have to supply the planned special economic zone for the time being. The BloombergNEF research organization lists African countries such as Gabon, Madagascar and Zimbabwe in this regard.[...]

Against this backdrop, many companies want to wait and see what the Congolese government and its partners actually deliver. Specialized mining companies will hardly be able to get involved in further processing anyway. The most promising candidates therefore come from China, which already dominates the battery supply chain. Zhou Jun is Vice President of CMOC, a group headquartered in Luoyang, China. They operate mines in Congo and support the government's plans explicitly. "This is a significant and promising development in which we will play an important role," he says. For one thing, local processing of raw materials helps us to reduce logistics costs," he says, adding that the company's goal is to promote industrial development in the Congo.

29 Sep 23

[colonelrajyavardhanrathore]

Eye on Making Investments a Reality: Rajasthan Government’s Strategic Move to Attract Investors

Rajasthan: A Growing Economic Powerhouse

Rajasthan, India’s largest state by area, is home to a diverse economic landscape that ranges from agriculture and mining to tourism and industrial growth. Historically, the state has seen substantial contributions from sectors such as mineral resources, textiles, and craftsmanship. However, with the changing times, the state government has recognized the need to diversify and expand the economy by inviting more modern, high-impact industries, especially in technology, manufacturing, and renewable energy.

Government Initiatives to Attract Investments

The Rajasthan government has been taking a series of proactive measures to make the state a hub for both domestic and foreign investments. These initiatives include:

Investor-Friendly Policies: The government has launched a variety of tax incentives, subsidies, and reduced bureaucratic hurdles to create a more streamlined investment environment. This helps both new startups and established multinational companies to enter the market with ease.

Infrastructure Development: The state has significantly boosted its infrastructure, building robust transportation networks, logistics hubs, and industrial zones in key regions such as Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur. This development ensures that businesses have access to world-class facilities that facilitate smooth operations.

Dedicated Investment Promotion Units: The Rajasthan government has set up specialized bodies, such as the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO), to act as a one-stop solution for investors. These units help streamline processes related to land acquisition, approvals, and permits.

Focus on Renewable Energy: Rajasthan’s commitment to sustainable energy is also notable. With vast open spaces and favorable climatic conditions, the state has become a leader in solar power generation in India. This attracts investors focused on clean energy solutions.

Col Rajyavarshan Rahtore: A Visionary Leader in the Investment Drive

One of the key figures behind Rajasthan’s investment drive is Col Rajyavarshan Rahtore, whose leadership and strategic insights have helped shape the state’s future. With a background in the Indian Army, Col Rahtore brings a unique perspective to governance and economic development, combining disciplined military strategies with innovative policy-making.

A Strong Advocate for Investor Relations

Col Rahtore is known for his strong advocacy of cultivating good relations with both domestic and international investors. He believes that fostering long-term partnerships with the private sector is crucial to ensuring the state’s economic prosperity. Under his leadership, the government has worked to build trust and create a stable investment climate that encourages both large-scale and small-scale investors.

Collaborative Approach to Investment Promotion

Col Rajyavarshan Rahtore understands that attracting investments goes beyond policy implementation. He has emphasized the need for collaboration between local entrepreneurs, large corporates, and foreign investors. By establishing public-private partnerships, he has played a pivotal role in creating a more inclusive environment for various industries, such as technology, healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

Focus on Sector-Specific Growth

While Col Rahtore’s initiatives have been broad-reaching, he has also directed special attention to specific sectors with the highest potential for growth. These include:

Tourism and Hospitality: Rajasthan has long been a popular tourist destination, known for its palaces, forts, and cultural heritage. Under Col Rahtore’s leadership, the state has focused on developing world-class infrastructure for tourism and hospitality. This includes the construction of modern hotels, resorts, and convention centers that cater to international visitors.

Renewable Energy: With a sharp focus on sustainability, Col Rahtore has played a central role in Rajasthan becoming a leading state in India for solar power generation. The government’s efforts to build large solar parks, such as the Bhadla Solar Park, have attracted significant investment from global renewable energy firms.

Industrial Growth: The government’s push to develop industrial corridors in Rajasthan has opened doors for a range of industries. Special emphasis has been given to attracting automobile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and defense industries to set up shop in the state.

Rajasthan’s Investment Ecosystem: Key Strengths and Opportunities

As the Rajasthan government accelerates its investment initiatives, several aspects of the state’s economic ecosystem make it an attractive proposition for investors. These factors are contributing to the state’s growing reputation as an investment hub.

Strategic Location and Connectivity

Rajasthan’s geographical location in India is one of its key advantages. The state is well-connected to other major Indian markets, as well as global trade routes. With excellent rail, road, and air connectivity, businesses can easily transport goods both within India and abroad. The government has also made substantial investments in improving infrastructure at ports, airports, and highways.

Skilled Workforce and Educational Institutions

Rajasthan is home to several leading educational institutions that produce a highly skilled workforce. These include prestigious engineering colleges, business schools, and medical universities. The state is positioning itself as a key player in producing the next generation of workers in industries like IT, biotechnology, and manufacturing.

Large Consumer Market

With a population of over 80 million people, Rajasthan offers access to a vast and growing consumer market. As incomes rise, there is increasing demand for goods and services in sectors such as consumer electronics, food processing, and healthcare. This provides significant growth potential for companies looking to expand their reach in India.

Conclusion: Rajasthan — A State to Watch for Future Investments

Rajasthan’s strategic initiatives and the leadership of Col Rajyavarshan Rahtore have set the stage for a future where the state becomes one of India’s top destinations for investment. With its investor-friendly policies, focus on infrastructure development, and an eye on key sectors such as renewable energy, tourism, and manufacturing, Rajasthan is well on its way to becoming a beacon of economic growth.

The efforts being made to streamline processes and build strong relationships with investors are already bearing fruit. With more and more companies looking to invest in the state, Rajasthan is poised to realize its potential as a significant economic powerhouse in India’s growth story. As Col Rajyavarshan Rahtore continues to guide the state forward, there is no doubt that Rajasthan will remain a key player in shaping the country’s economic future.

[elbiotipo]

In your average space opera setting there's always a free-trader/smuggler/guy with a space ship stock character, but nobody ever asks where he got the spaceship or who he works for. Not in mine though. In my setting, there's economics and paperwork. There is a Guy With A Spaceship, but he also owns a business, you don't just go randomly going from planet to planet, you need to buy insurance first and such. Few people just own spaceships like cars or such, they are more like planes or... ships, and you need to make bank with them (unless you are some rich asshole and can buy them on a whim)

Anyways. Economics. There's no faster-than-light radio or communication. Communication is done by ultra-fast mail ships that carry data. Even so, they take weeks for getting from one side of the Galaxy to the other. Now that I think about it, life on a planet might seem fast compared to life in the spaceways... In any case, the only connection worlds have to the rest of the galaxy is visiting spaceships.

Most civilian spaceships are from these:

Big shipping corporations: These are the ones who have monopolized most of the big routes and the great lucrative contracts (like say, food for sprawling city worlds or transport of rare materials) Many are centuries old, others more recent (many times from state interventions that breaks them down in smaller companies) They are big, bad, and you are beneath their notice.

State shipping: Interstellar states, of course, own their own merchant marines (a bit like national airlines actually) for domestic purposes. There are socialist states where interestellar transport is completely controlled by worker's cooperatives: corporations are constantly trying to undermine them. Of course there's also state science, industrial, etc. interests, though some are contracted to corporations.

Relativist Clans: Before aetheric FTL travel was widespread, all interstellar travel was done by nomadic generation ships. In modern days, they have mostly settled in orbits (though some are still roaming around) and have spawned many smaller shipping companies and families that remain connected. They are in an interesting middle ground between company, nation, and institution. The so called "free-traders", ships that do work outside the main routes (like Our Heroes) mostly come from this background)

Belters: Space miners is the thing that most people think when they hear Belters, but in established systems, asteroids can be gardened palaces managing huge space factories. They usually don't care about interestellar affairs unless there's the promise of a mining rush in another star; in a way, that keeps the Belter exploring spirit alive. Many descend from relativist clans.

Mercenaries, bounty hunters, pirates, corsairs, guerrillas...: The idea of the single "elite" space-fighter facing against their enemies is an invention to sell holos. To maintain a single spaceship is a costly task; groups that kill for money (a profitable business, unfortunately, whatever the name) are often large by sheer logistics. Of course, what are dismissed as pirates or gangs might actually be well-organized revolutionary groups.

Starters: Named because they only remain around a single star, they are the ones who pilot the planet-to-orbit shuttles, maintain the spaceports, do in system mining and research, etc. They are space people too, though they don't travel across the galaxy like others, so a few assholes don't really consider them "astronauts".

Rich people who buy like, yatchs: there's plenty of these around.

There's actually a lot of other stuff you can find in space, I haven't even gotten into the space whales yet (of course there are space whales) but these are the main economic players so to speak.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Brazil aims to expand rail system with funds from prior contracts

Brazil plans to expand its railway network with a 40 billion reais ($8 billion) fund that will be financed by removing discounts given to rail companies by previous government contracts, Transport Minister Renan Filho told Reuters.

The discounts were given to iron ore miner Vale (VALE3.SA) and logistics companies Rumo (RAIL3.SA) and MRS (RAIL3.SA) in 2022 under the government of former President Jair Bolsonaro when they received an early renewal of their contracts for 35 years. The Federal Audit Court is now reviewing those extensions after the government of President Lula da Silva disputed the discounts.

"We think that some procedures adopted in the contracts are unacceptable," Filho said in an interview on Friday.

The contracts did not receive the normal public bidding process, and instead the Bolsonaro government allowed the rail operators to make an advance payment, deducting unamortized assets from what they owed for their concessions, he said.

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[natalminerals]

https://www.natalmineralslogistics.com/not-all-that-glitters-needs-a-brinks-truck-secure-gold-transport-solutions/

[usafphantom2]

Brazilian Navy sinks the former aircraft carrier São Paulo, after several impasses

In a statement, naval force said that the procedure was done with safety and technical competence, in the late afternoon of Friday (3).

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/03/2023 - 21:58 in Brazilian Navy, Military

The Brazilian Navy sank in the late afternoon of Friday (3) the deactivated aircraft carrier São Paulo, which had been sailing for months in the sea after being banned from entering Brazil and abroad.

"The procedure was conducted with the necessary technical and safety competence by the Brazilian Navy, in order to avoid logistical, operational, environmental and economic losses to the Brazilian State," says the naval force, by means of a note (at the end of the news).

This Friday, the Federal Regional Court of the 5th Region (TRF-5) released the Navy to sink the aircraft carrier, rejecting a request from the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF), which saw serious environmental risk in the decision.

Three holes in the hull of the vessel caused the ship to fill with water, which made the sinking inevitable, according to an inspection carried out by the Brazilian Navy.

According to the document, if nothing was done, the aircraft carrier would sink uncontrollably until mid-February.

Risk of environmental damage

The Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) evaluated that the sinking of the ship can cause the following environmental damage:

The release of polluting materials contained in the structure can cause disturbance in filtering capacity and difficulty of growth in aquatic organisms;

The physical impact on the ocean floor can cause the death of species and the deterioration of ecosystems;

Emission of gases (CFCs and HCFCs) used in the insulation of rooms contribute, from the corrosion of the walls, to the degradation of the ozone layer;

The carcass can attract invasive species harmful to native biodiversity;

Microplastics and heavy metals present in vessel paints can become protagonists of undesirable bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms.

Photo of the deactivated aircraft carrier São Paulo, captured via satellite by Greenpeace. (Photo: Disclosure/Greenpeace Brazil)

Because of this, Ibama asked the Navy for information to study alternatives to reduce environmental damage. The environmental agency also wanted to map the bottom area of the ocean where the ship would be sunk.

According to the MPF, the scrap of the vessel has 9.6 tons of asbestos, a substance that has toxic and carcinogenic potential. The hull also has 644 tons of paint and other hazardous materials.

Aircraft carrier has three holes in the hull and should sink by the middle of this month, says Navy inspection

While wandering on the Brazilian coast, aircraft carriers forbidden to dock could have arrived in any port in the world, says former owner of the ship. According to Ibama, the ship did not carry toxic cargo, but hazardous materials are an "indissociable" part of its structure.

One of these materials is asbestos, a mineral fiber considered toxic. Currently banned in more than 60 countries, asbestos was used in several industrial segments.

Since 2017, a decision of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) has totally banned the use of asbestos in Brazil.

The Navy only took over the management of the aircraft carrier after MSK, the company that transported it between Brazil and Europe, threatened to abandon the hull in the middle of the ocean.

Toxic ship: understand why old Navy aircraft carrier is prohibited from doming

In the note released by the Brazilian Navy, there is confirmation that the old São Paulo aircraft carrier was shipwrecked in Águas Jurisdicionais Brasileiras (AJB), 350 kilometers from the Brazilian coast and with an approximate depth of 5,000 meters.

The document also says that the area “was selected based on studies conducted by the Navy Hydrography Center and the Almirante Paulo Moreira Sea Studies Institute”.

"The analyses considered aspects related to navigation safety and the environment, with special attention to the mitigation of impacts on public health, fishing activities and ecosystems," says the Navy's text.

According to the Navy, this place was chosen for five reasons:

Location within the area of the Exclusive Economic Zone of Brazil;

Location outside Environmental Protection Areas;

Interference-free area with documented submarine cables;

Area without interference from water works projects (e.g. wind farms);

Area with depths greater than 3,000 meters.

Experts said that the aircraft carrier could be sunk with the use of explosives. Wanted. The Navy did not detail the operation.

Here is the Official Note of the Brazilian Navy:

BRAZILIAN NAVY

NAVY SOCIAL COMMUNICATION CENTER

OFFICIAL NOTE

Brasília - DF. On February 3, 2023.

In relation to the hull of the former Aerodrome Ship "São Paulo", in view of the facts presented in the Joint Official Note of the Ministry of Defense, Attorney General of the Union and Navy of Brazil, it should be reported that the smoothing operation, through the planned and controlled sinking, occurred in the late afternoon of today (03), strictly as conceived.

The procedure was conducted with the necessary technical and safety competence by the Brazilian Navy, in order to avoid logistical, operational, environmental and economic damage to the Brazilian State.

The area for the final destination of the hull, located in Brazilian Jurisdictional Waters (AJB), 350 km from the coast and with an approximate depth of 5,000 meters, was selected based on studies conducted by the Navy Hydrography Center and Almirante Paulo Moreira Institute of Sea Studies.

The analyses considered aspects related to navigation safety and the environment, with special attention to the mitigation of impacts on public health, fishing activities and ecosystems.

Finally, the Brazilian Navy pays legitimate reverence to the former Ship Airfield "São Paulo". Boat that houses a belligerent soul perpetuated in the minds of men and women who garnished their conves, worthy servants of the French National Navy and the Brazilian Navy, under the aegis of naval traditions and high sailor spirit.

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Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Los Pelambres Mine! It’s one of the largest copper mines in Chile, located in the Coquimbo Region in the Andes mountains, roughly 200 km north of Santiago. It is operated by Antofagasta PLC, a major Chilean mining company, and it has been producing copper concentrate since the late 1990s.

Los Pelambres is known for its substantial copper and molybdenum reserves, as well as its commitment to sustainable practices, such as water reuse and renewable energy initiatives. The mine faces some significant challenges, including complex rock formations, high altitudes, and water scarcity in the region, which has led to innovations like a pipeline that brings seawater for processing. It’s also noted for its large-scale open-pit operations and advanced infrastructure, which includes one of the longest conveyor belts in mining and a complex system of tunnels and pipelines to transport ore and concentrate.

Los Pelambres hosts a significant porphyry copper-molybdenum deposit, with copper sulfide minerals like chalcopyrite and bornite being the primary sources of copper. It also contains molybdenum as a valuable by-product. The deposit is characterized by mineralization within quartz veins and breccia structures, formed from the intrusion of granodiorite and other igneous rocks associated with the Andean orogeny (mountain-building process).

Los Pelambres is a large-scale open-pit operation with multi-stage blasting and bench mining to extract the ore. Given its high-altitude location, careful attention is paid to slope stability and pit design. The mine processes the extracted ore via crushing, milling, and flotation to produce a high-grade copper concentrate. The molybdenum by-product is separated in a subsequent flotation process. With annual production typically around 350,000–400,000 tonnes of copper, Los Pelambres is one of the largest copper producers in Chile. The molybdenum output is also significant, adding economic value to the operation.

The mine features one of the longest overland conveyor belts in the world, stretching over 12.7 km. This system transports crushed ore from the pit to the concentrator and is a crucial part of reducing truck haulage within the mine. The copper concentrate produced is pumped through a 120-km pipeline to the port of Los Vilos for shipment. This system, which crosses mountainous terrain, minimizes environmental impacts from road transportation. Given the arid environment, water is a critical resource. The mine has implemented extensive water recycling measures, achieving a high recycling rate. Additionally, a pipeline brings seawater from the coast, which is desalinated for use in processing.

The mine’s location at 3,200 meters above sea level poses logistical challenges for transporting materials and maintaining workforce health. Water management remains an ongoing challenge, pushing innovation in desalination and recycling. Los Pelambres has invested in improving its tailings management systems, focusing on both safety and sustainability. Tailings are thickened and stored in a dam, with continuous improvements to address seismic risks in the Andes.

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