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AMD's presentation didn't dwell entirely on platformsthe company also revealed more details about future individual products. For instance, Rivas stated that we can expect 2.5GHz quad-core chips in the April-May time frame. On the graphics front, Bergman talked about the upcoming R680, which he confirmed will combine two graphics processors on a single graphics board and launch with a price tag in excess of $300.
AMD also has a pair of new mainstream graphics processors lined up for January: the RV620 and RV635, which will both feature DirectX 10.1 and PCI Express 2.0 support, Universal Video Decoder technology, and the ability to work in CrossFire X multi-GPU configurations. Driver support for CrossFire X three- and four-way GPU setups will become available some time in the first quarter of 2008, as well.
There's been talk among analysts and the press of AMD selling its fabs and outsourcing all production, but there were no traces of such plans in today's presentation. Doug Grose, Senior VP of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management, talked about AMD's manufacturing strategy, and he said the company is still pursuing its "asset smart" modeloutsourcing graphics processor production to TSMC and UMC, outsourcing some microprocessor production to Chartered Semiconductor, and handling remaining microprocessor production with its own fabs.
AMD's plans for a "Fab 4x" in New York are still on, too, with Hector Ruiz himself stating, "We're looking forward to the day that we ship the greatest products in the processing arena out of New York." Ruiz also added, "We want to continue to have a world-class manufacturing operation." Still, Chartered is ready to produce quad-core chips in 2008 should AMD choose to have it do so.
Moving on, Grose spoke about AMD's plans for the transitions to 45nm and 32nm process technology. 45nm production is still scheduled to ramp in the first half of 2008, with product shipments due in the second half.
As for the 32nm process, Grose said it's being jointly developed with IBM and that it's an efficient, "gate first" high-k/metal gate process. AMD has already done test ramps of 32nm SRAMs, and according to AMD's process technology roadmap, production is set for the 2010 time frame.
AMD Executive VP and CFO Bob Rivet then came on stage to talk about AMD's financial plans. He also uttered the "glass half full" mantra and stated, "We have a lot of opportunities staring us in the face."
Those opportunities were neatly listed on one of the presentation slides, as was Grose's guidance for 2008 unit growth. Grose expects growth of 15% or more in microprocessor units, growth of more than 6% in graphics units, and growth of more than 10.5% overall in the consumer electronics spacenumbers that should all equal or surpass the expected industry growth rate.
On to more nitty-gritty financial details, Grose said AMD is aiming for higher margins, lower research and development costs, lower marketing, general, and administrative costs, and a return to profitability in the third quarter. He also suggested the company would break even in Q2. In the meantime, AMD has something in the neighborhood of $2 billion in its piggy bank and an additional $600 million worth of assets it can monetize "at the appropriate time."
So where does that leave AMD in 2008? Based on what we heard today, we can expect disappointing financial results for the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of 2008. However, AMD is right about one thing: it has a fair amount of momentum, and if it manages to execute as planned, 2008 may very well turn out to be a good year.
On the microprocessor front, AMD should have 45nm tri- and quad-core chips ready in time to meet Intel's 45nm Nehalem processors. Even if it doesn't manage to keep up with Nehalem, AMD's plethora of platforms should help keep large PC vendors interested. AMD looks set to regain much-needed market share in the mobile graphics market, although how well the AMD graphics division will do on the desktop remains to be seen. The Radeon HD 3870 and Radeon HD 3850 are certainly encouraging efforts, though.
While it's probably still a little early to make any forecasts pertaining to 2009 and beyond, AMD's outlook and confidence suggest the company still has at least a few more rounds to goeven with naysayers predicting its imminent demise.
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Normandy Bike Tours
History Comes Alive
Though every region of Europe boasts a long history, Normandy has been deeply shaped by two watershed moments that are pillars of European history and culture: the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the Allied landing on June 6, 1944. Discovering this region is like turning the pages of a history book while riding through lush fields, along white sand beaches, past quaint thatched cottages and ancient churches; the combination of these elements has created in Normandy a unique region. The locals speak of their love for the land as they speak of their attraction to the sea—a feeling you will share as we bike the Channel coast, pass historic beaches and visit the magical Mont Saint-Michel in Brittany.
Trip Details
We use premium hotels that are unique expressions of the region. Often they've had a previous life as a monastery or a castle, but in every case they offer an exceptionally comfortable stay.
These are stylish 4-star properties that offer a casual and comfortable stay. Often without a 24-hour concierge or room service, they tend to be smaller family-run hotels that are perfect for the region.
"I can't say I really 'work out,' but I'm in good shape and am relatively active."
"I enjoy a good walk or ride, and feel comfortable while on the move."
"I get moving at least once a week, and don't mind a little sweat."
"I get moving a few times per week and enjoy some exertion."
"I want to feel invigorated each day and going hard is how I like to do that."
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
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Day by Day
Pedal along the coast from Trouville to the postcard-perfect harbour town of Honfleur and then back to pop across the river to chic Deauville before a memorable seafood dinner.
Visit the fascinating Pegasus Bridge and its museum, enjoy a Calvados tasting in a small village surrounded by the lush Norman countryside and bike through quaint villages en route to Bayeux.
Take in Juno Beach and the D-Day Landing Exhibit at Arromanches, later, jump back a millennium to admire the renowned Bayeux Tapestry.
Meet a former resistance fighter for a tour and hear his tales of bravery, ending at the American cemetery; spine-tingling history, up close and personal.
Visit magical Mont Saint-Michel, the island monastery rising like a dream from its bay. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit of this piece of lasting medieval history.
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel and farewells before heading to the Saint-Malo train station to catch your departures home.
Les Cures Marines, Trouville
An elegant contemporary restoration of a Belle Époque hotel on the Trouville waterfront, this chic five-star haven takes the hotel world up a notch. View hotel website »
Hotel Villa Lara, Bayeux
This 4-star, boutique hotel is located in the centre of historic Bayeux—and faces both an 11thC hotel and the Aure River. The contemporary rooms feature hand-made Moissonnier furniture, flat-screen televisions, air-conditioning and well-equipped mini bars; no convenience has been overlooked. The historic, 68-metre long Bayeux Tapestry is just minutes away. View hotel website »
Castelbrac, Dinard
Originally a 19thC castle, this stunning five-star boutique hotel with a chic contemporary aesthetic offers incomparable sea views, two restaurants and a warm welcome. View hotel website »
Activity Level
While most of the riding is relatively easy, expect to contend with the occasional challenging climb. On a couple of days, the ride is longer than the average 40 km (25 mi.), although the terrain on these days is fairly flat.
The Bikes
You can't enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip you'll be riding a customized hybrid or a racing bike with drop bars. We also equip you with handlebar bag, helmet and water bottle.
What's Included
- All hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners, including wine
- Services of B&R guides and support van
- All special events and private tours
- Use of a customized hybrid or a racing bike with drop bars, equipped with handlebar bag and helmet
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- All baggage transportation
- Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
At Your Service
We take pride in choosing guides who are not only exceptional travelling companions, but who'll go far beyond the call of duty to ensure an unforgettable experience.
"Our trip surpassed our expectations. We expected a great biking trip, which we experienced. We did not anticipate that we would laugh as much as we bonded with our travel group on the rides and during meals; that we would learn as much about the French culture and history… and that this would all take place in strikingly beautiful and varied locations."
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IIT Kharagpur MBA 2012 GD PI
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur is providing two year, four semester MBA programme. The candidates for admission to the MBA programme of VGSOM have to appear in JMET-2012 (Joint Management Entrance Test) like all for all IITs MBA programmes. The students short listed by JMET are invited Personal Interview and Group Discussion for final selection. Indian Institute of Technology held on admission procedure for its MBA programme.
Programme Offered
Eligibility Criteria for MBA:
The Candidate must have graduation in any field from the recognized University with at least 60 % aggregate to be eligible for this course.
Selection process for MBA
The candidates have MBA admission to appear in Personal Interview and Group Discussion conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Important Dates MBA 2012:
IIT Kharagpur has announced the dates of GD/PI for MBA 2012:
The following are the dates:
Mumbai: 9th to 12th March 2012
Kolkata: 20th to 22nd March 2012
Delhi: 27th to 30th March 2012
Bangalore: 3rd to 6th April 2012
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Another one of Andreessen Horowitz's seemingly endless supply of gold-tinged start-ups whose future is supposed to be theirs to lose has come out of start-up hiding to proclaim the existence of its newfangled SaaS-style data-warehouse-as-a-service for Big Data analytics running initially on Amazon.
It's called BitYota - a name derived from the combination of the smallest element of computer storage and the yotta, the biggest number, or 1024 - and besides Andreessen Horowitz BitYota's $12 million in seed and Series A funding comes from Globespan Capital, the Social+Capital Partnership, Dawn Capital, Crosslink Capital, Morado Ventures and individual investors like Yahoo founder Jerry Yang; Yahoo board member and former eBay COO, angel investor Maynard Webb; investor and financial writer Graham Summers; and MapReduce BitYota-like start-up ClearStory Data founder and Marc Andreessen buddy Sharmila Mulligan, who's evidently spreading her bets on Big Data analytics.
BitYota was one of eight start-ups hand-selected by Amazon to be showcased at re:Invent, the Amazon Web Service (AWS) inaugural customer and partner event in Las Vegas this week, where AWS happened to announce Redshift, its own strategic data warehouse service in the cloud currently in closed beta.
It's unclear if that surprised BitYota, which has garnered six beta customers in the last few months including an ad tech, an edu tech and a mobile house. All it can really do is characterize Amazon's move as validation.
The start-up says its widgetry is designed to run on cloud infrastructure without compromising functionality or scalability. It plans to expand its service to other public clouds besides Amazon in the near future and with Redshift in the offing guess it'll have to.
BitYota dramatically claims its SaaS platform frees Big Data "from the shackles of Big Costs and Big Headaches" and makes its analytics solution accessible in the fastest, most affordable way to the most users, with no compromise on functionality or service levels.
Its attributes include one-click data integration, fast analytics at scale and accessibility using familiar tools.
It was built from the ground up around its own shared-nothing massively parallel relational database and is supposed to unite the feature-rich functionality of a full-scale data warehouse with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of Amazon's cloud infrastructure so any company can unleash the value of their data to gain insights and make better business decisions.
BitYota figures it's got a fundamentally improved approach for those looking to harness the power of Big Data analytics. Key features include:
- Affordable SaaS: Customers no longer have headaches about hardware provisioning or maintaining homogeneous configurations; software versions, upgrades and installations; database administrators manage and maintain the throughput of workloads; advance planning for growth and burst needs; and concurrent users.
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"Companies across every spectrum have an undeniable need to use data to unlock new sources of economic value but relatively few companies have invested sufficient time, money or people to do this right," BitYota CEO Dev Patel, who worked on Hadoop at Yahoo, said. "We believe that data and analytics should be broadly accessible to everyone inside the company and it shouldn't take a fortune to analyze data. I'm proud to say that today BitYota launched a data warehouse-as-a-service that allows just that. We are a cost-effective, self-managing and intuitive service that empowers users to work with their own data in familiar ways, with little retooling or disruption."
The starter widgetry costs $1,500 a month for five users starting with 10 EC2 compute unit and 500GB. It's capable of five concurrent queries. There's a week's free trial on a smaller configuration at www.bityota.com/pricing/.
The market for Big Data technology and services is supposed to grow from $3.2 billion in 2010 to $16.9 billion in 2015, at a 40% CAGR. The forecast is split between 34.2% software, 27.3% servers and 61.4% storage.
BitYota's addressable target market is supposed to be a portion of the $5.8 billion operating on public clouds or roughly $3 billion.
It has visions of being to data warehousing what Salesforce has been to customer relationship management.
However, its immediate market would be companies with relatively small data warehouses, or folks already generating their data on Amazon cloud, if Amazon doesn't gobble them all up.
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PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA -- (Marketwired) -- 02/07/14 -- Paladin Energy Ltd (TSX:PDN)(ASX:PDN) ("Paladin" or the "Company") advises that its subsidiary company, Paladin (Africa) Limited (PAL), is suspending production at its Kayelekera Mine (KM or the Operation) in Malawi. The suspension will involve placing the Operation on care and maintenance until the price of uranium recovers. This decision will preserve the remaining ore body until a sustained price recovery occurs and Paladin determines that production may be resumed on a profitable basis.
The Government of Malawi (GoM), which has a 15% interest in PAL, has been notified of this decision and PAL will be working with the relevant GoM authorities on implementation of the suspension of operations.
Reasons for Decision
The decision to suspend production at KM was based on two factors, both beyond the control of PAL and the Company:
1. The continuing depressed price for uranium oxide, which has been severely negatively impacted since March 2011 following the nuclear reactor damage caused by the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami; and 2. The unsustainable cash demand to maintain the loss-making Operation at KM.
The Managing Director/CEO of Paladin, Mr John Borshoff, said that the decision to place KM on care and maintenance would be in the best long-term interest of all stakeholders, as the Operation would resume only when it was profitable to do so.
"The Kayelekera Mine has performed exceptionally well technically, with production levels recorded at or near nameplate capacity over the past 12 months and significant achievements made in PAL's cost reduction programme. That is a credit to all the staff at KM and something of which they can be very proud. Nevertheless, despite these considerable efforts, KM continues to operate at a loss due to the low prevailing uranium price. Paladin is unable to continue to provide the level of financial support that PAL has required in recent years, hence the decision at this time."
"By placing Kayelekera on care and maintenance now, we are preserving the remaining value of the ore body until it can be mined profitably to make a positive contribution to the Paladin Group. This is in the best interest of all PAL stakeholders, including the Government of Malawi," Mr Borshoff said.
Impact of Low Prices
PAL has maintained operations at KM since the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami of March 2011 at considerable financial cost to Paladin. During this period, the spot uranium price has more than halved from its pre-Fukushima level of US$72.63/lb to a current price of US$35.50/lb. While PAL has achieved successive cost reductions quarter by quarter, these efforts have not been sufficient to achieve cash break-even at KM. For example, during financial year 2012-13, PAL reduced KM's year-on-year direct cost of production (C1) by 24% to US$39.20/lb, while maintaining uranium production at optimal, near-nameplate levels. In the same period, the uranium spot price declined by 32% - from US$50.75/lb in June 2012 to US$34.50/lb in July 2013.
While PAL has successfully installed and commissioned one of two major cost-reduction initiatives at KM for FY 2013-14 - the Nano-filtration acid recovery plant; the second measure - aimed at significantly reducing KM's cost of power by connecting the Operation to Malawi's national power distribution grid - has not been achieved to date. During the 18-month negotiating period, uranium prices have continued to fall, making grid power - even if available at this time - ineffectual in achieving profitability at KM.
Since Fukushima, the negative impact on KM of the very low uranium spot price was partially offset initially by several higher-priced term sales contracts put in place before March 2011; however, KM delivered its last product under these contracts in September 2013. Subsequent uranium produced from KM is now fully exposed to the depressed uranium spot market. The very low continuing uranium spot price, together with the Operation's cash cost of production, which remains above the spot price, makes continued operation at KM unsustainable in both current market conditions and in conditions projected in the medium term.
Production Rundown
While mining operations at KM are being suspended, processing of ore will continue during a transitional rundown phase until reagents and consumables on site have been depleted and the production circuit has been emptied and cleaned. At this time, the plant will be sterilised, shut down and placed on care and maintenance. This rundown/sterilisation phase is expected to be completed by April/May of this year.
PAL is committed to maintaining the mine and infrastructure at KM in good working order to facilitate a rapid resumption of production when market conditions dictate that it is possible to profitably do so. For this reason, PAL will retain some 194 Malawi national employees and 27 expatriate staff to maintain the site, including staff to strengthen physical security measures at the Operation.
Generous Redundancy Package
This decision will result in a significant level of redundancy at KM and the process has commenced to retrench employees not required during the period of care and maintenance. In appreciation of their endeavours to drive down costs and improve efficiency, retrenched national employees will receive generous redundancy packages that exceed Malawi's minimum legal requirements. Based on length of service, allowances and entitlements and an ex-gratia payment, the average payout for national employees will be the equivalent of 10.7 months' salary. It is the Company's hope that this gesture will assist employees in their transition from employment at KM. In addition, national employees will be offered financial planning advice and training in business skills.
Financial and Guidance Impact on Paladin
Supporting KM has been a substantial drain on Paladin's cash resources during the past three years. Based on a uranium price of U$35/lb, Paladin would have had to inject a further US$20M-US$25M in cash for each of the next two calendar years to maintain the Operation.
Placing KM on care and maintenance will improve Paladin's forecast cash flow position by US$7-10M in calendar year 2014 and US$20-25M in calendar year 2015. Paladin anticipates that the ongoing cost of maintaining KM on care and maintenance of approximately US$12M per annum will be funded from proceeds to be received from the sale of uranium oxide on hand and produced during the rundown phase. The previously announced repayment of PAL's Project Financing Facility has saved an additional US$30M cash requirement in 2014.
Production and cost guidance at Paladin's Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, which has a significantly lower cost profile than KM, will not be affected by this move.
Following the decision to place KM on care and maintenance, Paladin is revising its FY14 production guidance from 8.3-8.7Mlb U3O8 to 7.8-8.0Mlb U3O8.
Commitment to Malawi
Paladin remains committed to its vision of the long-term viability and strength of the nuclear sector and to its presence in Malawi. Paladin intends to maintain its presence in Malawi and to continue exploration activities in the country, with the objective of identifying and delineating additional uranium resources in order to assure the long-term future of KM.
The Company will also sustain its commitment to PAL's Corporate Social Responsibility programme in Malawi, albeit at a reduced expenditure level in line with KM's non-producing status.
PAL will also maintain its strict environmental management of the Operation.
Impact on Supply Side
Paladin has consistently stated that current pricing levels for uranium oxide are unsustainable. KM is one of numerous uranium mines currently operating at or below break-even. PAL's decision to place KM on care and maintenance is the latest in a sequence of closures, production suspensions and deferrals of major planned greenfield and brownfield expansions in the uranium sector, including Paladin's decision in 2012 to suspend evaluation of a major Stage 4 expansion of the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia.
Mr Borshoff stated: "We will not contemplate any such an expansion until uranium prices reach at least US$75/lb and are sustainable at or above this level." He added that, consistent with that decision, Paladin would invest in future production only when it made economic sense to do so - and this included recommencement of production in Malawi, as well as expansion in Namibia.
"This unfortunate but necessary curtailment of world uranium production will have impacts well into the future. Even when uranium prices improve, it is inevitable that the lead-time to return mothballed operations to production and re-evaluate the development timeframe for deferred brownfield and greenfield projects will exacerbate the uranium supply-demand imbalance that will become increasingly evident in the course of this decade."
Positioning for the Future
During its dynamic period of growth and expansion, Paladin has demonstrated that it could simultaneously develop and commission two state-of-the-art uranium projects utilising technological innovations. During its consolidation phase, Paladin demonstrated that its operations units could perform consistently near or better than nameplate capacity in an African environment, while attaining commendable safety standards. Paladin retains its installed capacity of 8.5Mlb pa, including the 3.3Mlb pa at KM that will be available for the future.
"Electing to take Kayelekera "off-line" at this time is a prudent and sensible step to preserve shareholder value and position Paladin to take best advantage of the opportunities that will present to the Company when the uranium sector enters its next exciting phase of growth and profitability," Mr Borshoff said.
Appendix 1: ASX Determination Required under Chapter 11 of the Listing Rules
Paladin does not intend to seek the approval of shareholders to the suspension of operations at KM unless ASX requires it under Listing Rule 11.1.2 or 11.2.
Paladin intends to apply to ASX for a determination as to whether shareholder approval is required under Chapter 11 of the Listing Rules. After ASX has made its determination in respect of Paladin's application, Paladin will update the market accordingly. In the event that ASX determines that the approval of shareholders is required under Listing Rules 11.1.2 or 11.2, Paladin will provide further details regarding the process and timetable for seeking such approval.
Details of the Assets subject to the Suspension
As indicated above, the suspension will involve placing the Kayelekera Mine (KM) operation on care and maintenance until a recovery in the price of uranium enables production to resume on a profitable basis. Production at Paladin's Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia will not be affected.
KM is Paladin's producing uranium mine in Malawi, southern Africa. The Mining Licence (ML 152) was granted in April 2007 for a period of 15 years following the signing of a Development Agreement (DA) with the Government of Malawi. Construction commenced in June 2007 and was completed in April 2009.
KM is wholly-owned by Paladin (Africa) Limited (PAL), a subsidiary of Paladin incorporated in Malawi. Paladin's wholly owned subsidiary, Paladin Energy Minerals NL, holds an 85% interest in PAL. The remaining 15% interest is held by the GoM, pursuant to the terms of the DA.
The mining method used at KM is conventional open pit and the Operation's resin-in-pulp processing plant has operated at or near its design capacity of 3.3Mlb pa. Details of the Kayelekera project's Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are detailed below.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mineral Resource at 300ppm U3O8 cut-off ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mt Grade ppm U3O8 t U3O8 Mlb U3O8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Measured Resources 0.87 1,071 931 2.05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indicated Resources 13.43 722 9,694 21.37 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Measured and Indicated 14.30 743 10,625 23.42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stockpiles 1.54 945 1,454 3.21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inferred Resources 5.4 623 3,336 7.4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Figures may not add due to rounding and are quoted inclusive of any Ore Reserves and are depleted for mining to end of June 2013.
As noted in Paladin's 2013 Annual Report, the Mineral Resource is unchanged from that previously reported except for depletion due to mining activities to 30 June 2013. The Mineral Resource estimate is based on Multi Indicator Kriging techniques with a specific adjustment based on parameters derived from the mining process.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ore Reserve at 400ppm U3O8 cut-off ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mt Grade ppm U3O8 t U3O8 Mlb U3O8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proved Reserve 0.49 1,230 605 1.33 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Probable Reserve 5.98 907 5,423 11.96 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stockpiles 1.54 945 1,454 3.21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Ore Reserve 8.01 934 7,483 16.50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Figures may not add due to rounding and are depleted for mining to end of June 2013.
As noted in the 2013 Annual Report, the underlying Ore Reserve is unchanged from the one announced in 2008 and has only been depleted for mining until 30 June 2013. With the exception of the prevailing uranium price the parameters and assumption used to estimate the reported Minerals and Ore Reserves have not materially changed since the estimations were undertaken.
This information in the tables above relating to KM was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated since to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information that the estimates are derived from has not materially changed since it was last reported.
Financial Impact
The financial impact on Paladin's balance sheet will be immaterial, given that the value of the KM asset has already been written down to zero. The suspension of operations will result in an impairment of inventory, stores and consumables of approximately US$32M.
As noted earlier, Paladin has revised its production guidance for FY14 from 8.3-8.7Mlb U3O8 to 7.8-8.0Mlb U3O8.
There will be no effect on Paladin's capital structure as a result of the suspension of mining activities at KM.
Indicative timetable
As noted above, PAL is currently in the process of suspending operations at KM, but processing of ore will continue until early in the June 2014 quarter when reagents and consumables on site will have been depleted. All remaining in-circuit inventory will then be recovered and the plant cleaned in preparation for care and maintenance which will commence by the end of the June quarter.
The information in this Announcement relating to exploration and mineral resources and ore reserves is, except where stated, based on information compiled by David Princep B.Sc and Andrew Hutson B.E. who are both Fellows of the AusIMM. Messrs Princep and Hutson have sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves", and as a Qualified Person as defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101. Messrs Princep and Hutson are full-time employees of Paladin Energy Ltd and consent to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears.
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Protest over cancellation of Smithtown church bazaar -
There are 19 comments on the Newsday story from Aug 30, 2007, titled Protest over cancellation of Smithtown church bazaar -. In it, Newsday reports that:Parishioners at the Byzantine Church of the Resurrection in Smithtown plan hold a "quiet" protest Sunday over a priest's cancellation of its popular and financially successful four-day bazaar.
Join the discussion below, or Read more at Newsday.
#1 Aug 30, 2007
#2 Aug 30, 2007
Keep the fair! This has been tradition for years!
#4 Aug 30, 2007
If they let this tragedy take place
all I can say that there ain't no God!Oh wait there ain"t one anyway..
The church is a breeding ground of
corruption and target practice for
child molestors.Pardon my spelling as i did not attend Catholic school
#5 Aug 31, 2007
I think the best thing for the parish is to go back to its Orthodox roots. The Roman Catholic Church only wants to downplay and eventually outlaw its Eastern Catholic liturgy because of its Greek "Schismatic" tradition. The Pope's recent classification of Orthodoxy as "flawed" is proof of this fact! Remember 1204 and the Fourth Crusade!
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#6 Aug 31, 2007
I am so disappointed by the news that the Byzantine Church has cancelled its bazaar. I have been looking forward to it all summer and planned to attend tomorrow to watch the wonderful dancing, eat the fabulous food, and visit the beautiful church.
I sincerely hope that priest and parishoners can work together to bring back this joyful event.
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#7 Aug 31, 2007
This sux.
#8 Sep 3, 2007
I think you are on your own now. Its too bad you can't find a site and a place to cook. You could continue having your bazaars for just a few more years and build your own church!
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#9 Sep 3, 2007
There was indeed a protest on Sunday September 2nd with over 300 parishioners attending. Red Sunday almost to man they were wearing the red Byzantine Bazaar T shirts. the church was almost full with the exception of the pews in the front. There was much hugging and tears as old friends met once more. Resurrection is truly a Parish family we care for one another. Is sad the our family has been torn apart as there is no provision for teaching and nurturing our children; they have they have just been cast aside by Harry. We used to have an active teen club - no more there are no teens in church they too have been chased away. We have been insulted, demeaned and accused by Harry. Yet Harry has no oversight as to how he spends our money. He fired our long tem bookeeper a parishioner who donated her services. Now out-sourced at substantial cost to the parish. Not only is he cruel to the parishioners but the animals have suffered too. Three kittens were found in a covered garbage can one in some sort of caustic liquid which burned all four feet. After a trip to the animal emergency and several to a vet the kittens will survive.
#10 Sep 4, 2007
I like the way you think.
#11 Sep 4, 2007
My parents, Helene and Dan Maruse,vich, were part of the parish. They worked there every year...This was not only working for the church, but a celebration for all the families. This year, my family lloked in the paper, and it was cancelled. We were very surprised, and I bet so were, all the people that have past.
Where can you get kielbasi as good as the one at the bazzar? We never missed one, and the church, and Smithtown lost out on a great oppurtunity to shine, to the rest of Long Island,
God bless all the past participants who have past, and started a family tradition.
#12 Sep 5, 2007
The Roman Catholic Church (the Byzantine Rite is a subordinant, not equal, of the Roman Church) is nothing but a big business. The properties that belong to the Church of the Resurrection are worth millions of dollars. The former priest,Father Dan, was much loved and respected, and was the center of the parish. He was one of a kind and really can't be replaced. I am sure that Bishop Andrew sees this parish as much less profitable without Father Dan and therefore, would love to sell this off these properties. The bottom line, time and time again, Eastern Rite Parishes have returned to Orthodoxy. It's time for the parishioners of the Church of the Resurrection to return to the true Catholic Church. I hope that either the Orthodox Church of America or the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church would be willing take them in.
#13 Sep 5, 2007
Who would have thought 120 years ago that our beautiful "Greek Catholic" church in America would be destroyed by her own bishops and clergy?
Diabolical is the only word for this!
#14 Sep 5, 2007
Yes lets not forget the mission of the church is to make money.
#15 Sep 7, 2007
As priest of Assumption Church in Port Jefferson,New York I was appalled when one of my parishioners showed me the article about the cancellation of the Byzantine festival. I know that it is an event many of my parishioners enjoyed attending.
We extend to you open arms and welcome you to join us in continuing worshiping the Lord in the true Orthodox tradition rather than give in to the attempts of trying shut down this wonderful parish in Smithtown.
#16 Sep 7, 2007
To the people of the Smithtown Parish. Don't give andrew pataki any more money for the eparchy appeal! All Byzantine parishes should REVOLT against this evil man and withhold EVERY PENNY to the annual appeal! It is time we start complaining to Rome. One thing andrew does not understand is that WE have the power. andrew does not understand that, in this age of instant communication NOTHING can be swept under the rug! andrew will go down in history as one of the worst bishops America ever had. Instead of waiting for him to close all our parishes amybe WE should all leave and go Orthodox- then he would be the bishop of nothing. Oh, excuse me, he already IS a nothing bishop!!!
#17 Sep 7, 2007
I am reading this from another of Passaic's dying parishes, far from NY. Your invitation to the people of Smithtown brought me to near tears.
Appealing to Rome is pointless. They don't even know the Byzantine Church exists.
Imagine a church where the Shepherd actually WANTS people to come and worship, regardless of their ethnicity or church of baptism! what a concept!
We have been persecuted from the outside for centuries and we survived. Now we are being spiritually murdered inside our own walls by our own shepherd. Is this from God? I think not.
I know it is time to go home to the True Church, our true roots, where we will be loved as God's children once again.
Thank you for your post. You've helped me make up my mind once and for all. God Bless you!
#18 Sep 7, 2007
My family was one of the original 8 families that started the Church of the Resurrection over 30 years ago. I remember as a child going to the church and rectory to get it ready for Father Dan. We cleaned and made sure that he would feel welcome in his new home. Years later, we worked at the bazaar, and after my father passed away, I continued to work there for him. I am saddened by what has happened at the church, it was always a welcoming place to all who attended, and even if I did not attend on a regular basis I always felt like I was home on Sundays when I went there. I am so sorry that this has happened, I will miss the church, and especially the bazaar that I grew up with, as well as my children. We always looked forward to Labor Day on every other year.
#19 Mar 22, 2008
I truly have no idea how I didn't find this out sooner. My heart breaks...truly.
#20 Jun 9, 2008
It is ashame what one man could do to Fr.Dan. Then allow his hinchman to take apart our family parish brick by brick, that was built by the parishioners for the parishioners. I can not believe it was possible to do so! but yes it is happening,so far the byzarre office , garage, and first aide bldg is down, as of this past week. I understand the parking lot, and two houses that were attached to the church property where also sold off. no more play ground for the children, but then again, there are no children there,that was seen too also. How can anyone live with themselves ,knowing this was a thriving parish as of the last byzarre 2005..what ashame, my mom is turning in her grave!!!!
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