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Radical Islamists hold on to gains in Mali - Houston Chronicle
Mali and its mining sector: A focus on gold, while minerals are unexplored
Well funded terrorists couldn't possibly do us any harm.
This is definitely not a problem. In fact I have never even heard of this stuff before.
Mali and its mining sector: A focus on gold, while minerals are unexplored
Lithium niobate is used to make cell phone.
Lithium is used to absorb neutrons in nuclear fusion.
Lithium can be combined with other metals (usually aluminum, cadmium, copper or manganese) to make airplane parts.
Lithium hydroxide and lithium peroxide are used to purify air in submarines and on spacecraft. Lithium peroxide is fantastic as it reacts with carbon dioxide to produce oxygen.
One of the most important uses of lithium is in the treatment of bipolar disorder and depression. Salts of lithium (such as lithium carbonate and lithium citrate) are mood stabilizers.
Lithium can be used in focal lenses for telescopes and common spectacles.
Lithium chloride and lithium bromide are effective desiccant. A desiccant is a substances that keeps something (usually a container) dry by absorbing (or adsorbing) water molecules.
Lithium, and its hydrides, are used as high energy additives in rocket propellants.
[Terrorist are always getting smarter. Are we?]
French President Francois Hollande said France, which used to rule Mali as a colony, is ready to help to the stop the Islamist extremists. He did not specify what assistance it is prepared to offer. French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian wrote on his Twitter account Friday: "On the phone with (U.S. Defense Secretary) Leon Panetta about the Malian crisis. This afternoon with my European counterparts."
Well that will stop those radical Islamists in their tracks for sure.The United Nations Security Council condemned the capture of Konna and called on U.N. member states to provide assistance to Mali "in order to reduce the threat posed by terrorist organizations and associated groups."
At least some countries still have a military.A top French diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, said that France is now able to deploy military assets notably air power over Mali "very quickly."
"I think the real target here is to seize the airstrip in Mopti, either to hold it or blow enough holes in it to render it useless," Pham said. "If you can seize the airstrip at Mopti, the Malian military's and African militaries' ability to fly reconnaissance in the north is essentially clipped."
Al-Qaida's affiliate in Africa has been a shadowy presence for years in the forests and deserts of Mali, a country hobbled by poverty and a relentless cycle of hunger. Most Malians adhere to a moderate form of Islam, where women do not wear burqas and few practice the strict form of the religion.
I seem to remember someone else saying they only wanted Poland.The Islamists insist they want to impose Shariah only in northern Mali, though there long have been fears they could push further south. Bamako, the capital, is 435 miles (700 kilometers) from Islamist-held territory.
Mali and its mining sector: A focus on gold, while minerals are unexplored
Well funded terrorists couldn't possibly do us any harm.
Currently, Mali is Africas third largest gold producer, after South Africa and Ghana. Hence, gold production forms the cornerstone of Malis mining industry and represents 95% of the countrys mineral production.(2) As such, this article will discuss Malis mining industry with regards to international involvement in the sector, as well as the implications of mine production for the African country.
This is definitely not a problem. In fact I have never even heard of this stuff before.
Several companies in Mali are currently carrying out uranium exploration in the Falea and Gao regions, where the uranium potential is estimated to be 5,200 tonnes. Furthermore, Mali has the potential to develop diamond explorations. In the Kayes administrative region, also known as Mining region 1, 30 kimberlitic pipes have been discovered of which eight show traces of diamonds. Diamonds have also been picked up in the Sikasso administrative region, in southern Mali.(6)
Mali and its mining sector: A focus on gold, while minerals are unexplored
For almost 100 years diatomite has been the workhorse of food and beverage processing. Almost every shelf in the grocery store contains a product which has been filtered by diatomite.Bauxite reserves are estimated to be 1.2 million tonnes
Uses of Lithiuman estimated potential of 4 million lithium reserves
Lithium niobate is used to make cell phone.
Lithium is used to absorb neutrons in nuclear fusion.
Lithium can be combined with other metals (usually aluminum, cadmium, copper or manganese) to make airplane parts.
Lithium hydroxide and lithium peroxide are used to purify air in submarines and on spacecraft. Lithium peroxide is fantastic as it reacts with carbon dioxide to produce oxygen.
One of the most important uses of lithium is in the treatment of bipolar disorder and depression. Salts of lithium (such as lithium carbonate and lithium citrate) are mood stabilizers.
Lithium can be used in focal lenses for telescopes and common spectacles.
Lithium chloride and lithium bromide are effective desiccant. A desiccant is a substances that keeps something (usually a container) dry by absorbing (or adsorbing) water molecules.
Lithium, and its hydrides, are used as high energy additives in rocket propellants.
[Terrorist are always getting smarter. Are we?]