(1) Samsung needs the ROF to move quickly.
"Because it always comes from the same mine, consistency of quality is guaranteed – a very important factor for the foundry industry. With backwards integration through to the actual mining of the ore, customers are also ensured of maximum reliability of supply. "
The above words can be found from the Lanxess website. link below. Lanxess markets foundry grade chromite to the world.
http://lanxess.com/en/media/press-releases/detail/20287/
I bring this up because everywhere I look there is a new job opportunity that can arise from the Ring of Fire. We can have a "lanxess like company"...here.
The windmill blades for Samsung require large castings. I think of the words from Lanxess and I think to myself, "it's no wonder Samsung picked Ontario to build wind turbines not only for Ontario but for the world.
Lanxess chrome iron ore mine is in Rustenburg, South Africa.
When you read this link below, from Sept. 30, 2011, you understand why Samsung picked Ontario.
http://www.zimbabwesituation.org/?p=30704
When you read the link and you realize the importance of Consistent quality from the SAME mine. ..you realize something.
With the generations of chromite available here in Ontario, the fact that lots can come from the same mine without the continual challenges seen in South Africa...is a big thing.
Large castings ..are expensive to make and expensive if they need to be scrapped. During the process you need assurance of excellent quality of materials and excellent POWER reliabilty in the plant.
We are a big yes for both. We know inflation is coming at us like a freight train. You will want dependable, high quality materials close by.
(2)
Indian chromite mines among US's secret interest: WikiLeaks
AGENCIES Dec 7, 2010, 09.25am IST
WASHINGTON: Two little known chromite mines in Orissa and Karnataka, besides a factory in Gujarat that manufactures critical chemotherapy drugs are among global "key infrastructures" which could pose a danger to America's national security if they come under terrorist attack, a secret US cable released by WikiLeaks has revealed.
The classified State Department cable dated February 18, 2009 asks its diplomatic posts to update a secret list of key infrastructures across the globe which are vital of America's national security interests and needs to be protected from any terrorist attacks.
The secret list includes only three infrastructure projects from India. "Orissa (chromite mines) and Karnataka (chromite mines) Generamedix Gujurat: Chemotherapy agents, including florouracil and methotrexate," the cable said.