Russian Research & Technology

About VNIIHT VNIIHT – The All Russian Research Institute of Chemical Technology will be guiding the implementation of improvements to historical methods of Rare Earth extraction and processing of final metals, alloys and oxides. VNIIHT has implemented the complete cycle of research and development of technologies and technological schemes of individual REE production out of different types of raw materials which were used at plants in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Estonia.

You & Rare Earth Minerals/ Green Tech.

Europium: Europium is used as a phosphor in all TVs and computer screens to create red and blue light, and when combined with green Terbium phosphors, trichromatic fluorescent lighting is created. Europium isotopes are the best known neutron absorbers and therefore the element is ideal for control rods in nuclear reactors. The element is also used in fluorescent light bulbs, alloys, as an agent in fluorescent glass, and to dope plastic and glass to make lasers. Gadolinium: When added to iron, chromium, or related alloys, gadolinium greatly improves the workability and raises resistance to high temperature oxidization. It is also utilized in microwave applications, CDs, computer memory devices, MRI image enhancing, neutron radiography, and for making phosphors in TV tubes. One final use of Gadolinium comes in nuclear reactors as an emergency shut-down mechanism. Terbium: Terbium is used in colour TV tubes and fluorescent lamps as a green phosphor. In combination with Europium blue and red phosphors, the three create trichromatic fluorescent lighting, which is much brighter than conventional fluorescent lighting. Another green application for Terbium can be found in combination with neodymium for production of the world’s most heat resistant super magnets. The element is also used in alloys, crystal stabilizers in fuel cells that operate at high temperatures, specialty lasers, and to dope calcium fluoride, sodium borate and strontium molybdate materials. Terbium is a component of Terfenol-D, a material that is used in transducers, high-precision liquid fuel injectors and in a new form of audio equipment that has the potential to revolutionize the speaker industry. Dysprosium: Dysprosium’s thermal neutron absorption cross-section and high melting point enables it to be used in nuclear control applications. The element can be added to Neodymium-iron-boron magnets to raise the strength and corrosion resistance of applications like drive motors for hybrid electric vehicles. Like Terbium, Dysprosium is a component of Terfenol-D; a very promising material for future technology applications. It is also used in CDs, chemical reaction testing, laser materials, and dosimeters ......and the list goes on and on...

Stans Energy Corp./REE

About Stans Energy Stans Energy Corp. is a resource development company focused on progressing Heavy Rare Earth (HRE) properties in areas of the Former Soviet Union. In December 2009, Stans acquired a 20-year mining license for the past-producing Kutessay II rare earth mine from the Kyrgyz Republic. On May 26, 2011 Stans completed the purchase of the Kashka Rare Earth Processing Plant (KRP) the same plant that previously refined REEs historically from Kutessay II. The KRP was the only hard rock plant to produce all rare earth elements outside of China, producing 120 different metals, alloys, and oxides. For over 30 years, Kutessay II produced 80% of the rare earth metals for the former Soviet Union. We seek safe harbour 8 King Street West Toronto,Ontario Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are any of the abundant metallic elements of atomic number 57 through 71, plus Scandium and Yttrium, of which the oxides are classified as rare earths. REEs have unique physical and chemical properties and are irreplaceable components of many advanced electronic devices, products for energy efficiency, and innovations focused on reducing greenhouse gases. As such they are essential to many of the world’s emerging green technologies. REEs are divided into two groups – Light Rare Earth Elements (LREEs), and Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs). HREEs are extremely rare in economic quantities, and therefore they are more valuable than the more common LREEs. The United States Geological Survey has predicted that most critical REOs in terms of future supply versus expected demand are Yttrium (Y), Dysprosium (Dy), Terbium (Tb), Neodymium (Nd), and Europium (Eu). Based on the breakdown of REOs contained within the Kutessay II deposit and their respective oxide prices, these critical elements, with the exception of Europium, are likely to represent the majority of Kutessay II’s value. The current world REEs supply is exported almost exclusively from China, but the Chinese demand for these elements is projected to match the domestic supply in the near future. If the projected demand for REEs comes to fruition, the rest of the world will be forced to secure its own strategic supply. In short, the near-term production of REEs located outside of China will be a crucial step in creating a greener future for the entire planet

Silver Bear Resources Inc.

The primary business of the Company is the evaluation, acquisition, exploration and development of silver properties in the Russian Federation. The Company's principal asset is its 100% owned Mangazeisky Project, located approximately 400 kilometres north of Yakutsk in the Republic of Sakha, Yakutia in the Russian Federation. Silver Bear's principal asset is its 100% owned Mangazeisky silver project located in the Republic of Sakha, Yakutia, in the Russian Federation. The Company's most recent NI 43-101 resource estimate dated February 25, 2011 estimates and Indicated mineral resource of 1.1 million tonnes averaging 514 grams per tonne of silver totaling 18 million ounces, and an additional Inferred mineral resource of 1.7 million tonnes averaging 554 grams per tonne of silver totaling 31 million ounces

Winter Roads

Three levels of Government working together in Manitoba

Toews,Selinger,Katz,and Grey at opening of Centre Port

CentrePort Canada is North America’s newest 20,000-acre inland port and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), offering unique access to tri-modal transportation (road, rail and air). Located next to Winnipeg’s James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, one of Canada’s top cargo airports, CentrePort Canada also provides companies with easy access to major national and international road, rail and sea corridors and gateways.. CentrePort Canada offers businesses a selection of high-quality industrial land and space for sale or lease. Currently there are more than 2,000 acres of land ready for new development and 550,000 square feet of industrial space available in existing warehouse facilities. CentrePort Canada is conveniently located in the central time zone, with well-established connections to important regional and international markets including eastern and western Canada, the United States, Mexico and Latin America, as well as Europe and Asia. As an FTZ, CentrePort Canada offers significant tax and cost savings to offer foreign investors and businesses looking for new ways to bring their products to the North American marketplace ◦$17 million for water and wastewater servicing for 1,100-acres of prime industrial land within CentrePort Canada. ◦More than 50 acres sold and under development within Brookside Business Park and Brookside Industrial Park West. ◦Construction continues on CentrePort Canada Way, a $212.5-million four-lane divided expressway. ◦New project underway to ship high-quality Manitoba agricultural products to Chongqing, China ◦New project underway to ship high-quality Manitoba agricultural products to Chongqing, China. CentrePort Canada has brought together two Chinese companies (Shanghai Invent Logistic & Technology Co. and Minsheng International Freight Co.), CN Worldwide and Canadian Pacific Logistics Solutions to develop a railway containerization project that would increase the export of high-quality Manitoba agricultural products to China. The project will involve exporting home-grown products such as soybeans, green peas and canola meal to Chongqing, China. ◦CentrePort Canada recently announced its intention to develop a common-use rail facility. Discussions are underway with all stakeholders, including three Class 1 rail carriers (Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National Railway and Burlington Northern Santa Fe), on a proposal that would benefit CentrePort-based businesses and increase rail volumes. A potential site for the facility has been identified and it could be built on land that will be transferred to CentrePort Canada from the provincial government. ◦One-Stop Shop for Foreign Trade Zone Benefits is now open for business and processing applications. CentrePort Canada is the only inland port in the country to offer single-window access to Foreign Trade Zone benefits including duty deferral, sales tax relief and customs bonded warehouse status