China | Draft standards for Jet fuel

ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants (D02) has created a new standard (soon to be released as D8185) that will serve as a guide for determining how to measure viscosity of in-service oil.According to committee members, anyone with a technical backg...

When you’re rushing round the aisles of the supermarket or picking up something from the shop, with so many green labels and claims lining the shelves, it can be hard to tell which ones to trust. The EU Ecolabel logo makes it simple to know that a product or a service is both environmentally friendly and of good quality.To qualify for the EU ...

The International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI) announced today that Gold Fields Limited’s Damang Mine in Ghana has been recertified in full compliance with the International Cyanide Management Code (Cyanide Code).The Damang Mine was initially certified in full compliance with the Cyanide Code in May 2008, and recertified in October 201...

Accreditation of Trade Operators - The National Customs Service of Ecuador (SENAE) is responsible for the accreditation of authorised economic operators (AEOs, operadores económicos autorizados - OEAs), who benefit from a privileged treatment in Ecuador. The applicable provisions have been summarised in a separate ch...

The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara is a documentary film directed by MacGregor. Concepted and produced in partnership with Antonio Aguilar, Tim Hyten, and Aaron Mckenzie, the film also features a score by award-winning composer Rhian Sheehan.Built to transport Mauritania’s vast iron ore reserves, the Mauritania Railway is a ...