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Caterpillar to Participate at Barclays Conference on February 20; Webcast Available DEERFIELD, Ill., Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Director of Investor Relations Amy Campbell will speak at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference 2019 on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She is scheduled to speak at 1:15 p.m. EST. There will be no presentation materials for this event. Restart of Pointe-Noire Pellet Plant Proposed Steelworkers and Bedrock Industries to begin contract talks for reopening Quebec facility SKF - Notice of Annual General Meeting GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- TUV Rheinland Becomes Registered Electrical Contractor Approved by EMSD HONG KONG, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- TUV Rheinland Hong Kong has been approved as a Registered Electrical Contractor under the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) (Registration number: 032487) to provide certification services for electrical installations. Its Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification (PITC) service for Fixed Electrical Installations in Hong Kong is provided in accordance with the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations. Failure to comply with these requirements presents safety hazards that may result in fire or power outages, for which offenders will be prosecuted. Certification for the above shall be presented on specified forms - the "Work Completion Certificate" (i.e. Form WR1) and "Periodic Test Certificate" (i.e. Form WR2). SSAB Announces GF Engineering as a Licensed Hardox(R) In My Body Member KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardox(®) In My Body, a customer program by high strength steel manufacturer SSAB is announcing one of its newest members -- GF (M) Engineering Sdn Bhd, a tipper trailer manufacturer in Ipoh. Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (CBBHF) JV Withdrawal Notice Served On 24 October 2018 Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) (FRA:COH) (OTCMKTS:CBBHF) elected out of the Earning Period process of the Exploration Farmin Joint Venture Agreement with Broken Hill Prospecting Limited (TJV Agreement). Kingston Resources Limited (ASX:KSN) Drilling confirms thick gold zones beneath old Misima pit Kingston Resources Limited (ASX:KSN) is pleased to report the results of further exploration drilling at its flagship 2.8Moz Misima Gold Project in PNG. Rumble Resources Ltd (ASX:RTR) CSIRO and Rumble Collaboration Update - Braeside Project Rumble Resources Ltd (ASX:RTR) (FRA:20Z) is pleased to provide an update on its collaborative research and development project with CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) into the alteration mineral footprints on the Company's Braeside Project in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. Continental Precious Minerals - Business Update TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Continental Precious Minerals Inc. (NEX-CZQ.H) ("Continental" or the "Company") announces that it has terminated an agreement with respect to a potential reverse takeover transaction involving High Speed Interconnects, Inc. ("HSI"), a company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, which extrudes and assembles high-performance RF microwave coaxial cable ranging from 16 to 52 AWG. HSI's low-loss, low-capacitance, phase and amplitude stable coaxial cables are available as SMA, SMP, SSMP assemblies; micro coaxial cable assemblies as small as 0.275mm in pitch; and fine wire, direct-to-board coaxial cable assemblies as small as 0.100mm in pitch. CRP Proposes Amendments to Private Placement and previously issued Warrant Terms WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (TSXV: "NZP" and NZAX: "CRP" or the "Company") announces that it intends to make application to the TSX Venture Exchange to amend the terms of 442,293 share purchase warrants issued in 2017 (the "2017 Warrants"), 1,172,885 warrants issued in June 2018 (the "June 2018 Warrants") and 381,780 warrants issued in August 2018 (the "August 2018 Warrants"). The purpose of the amendments is to extend the expiry date of the previously issued warrants to that date which is five years from the respective dates of issuance of the warrants. Mexican Federal Economic Competition Commission Approves Pan American Silver's Plan of Arrangement with Tahoe Resources VANCOUVER, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American") is pleased to announce that earlier today the Mexican Federal Economic Competition Commission approved the proposed transaction (the "Arrangement") whereby Pan American will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Tahoe Resources Inc. All required regulatory, shareholder and court approvals have been received at this time and the Arrangement is anticipated to be completed on or about February 22, 2019. Media Advisory - Ritchie Bros. To Host Fourth Quarter 2018 Results Earnings Conference Call on March 1, 2019 VANCOUVER, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) the world's largest industrial auctioneer and a leading equipment distributor, invites interested parties to participate in its fourth quarter 2018 earnings conference call, occurring on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11:00 am Eastern time / 8:00 am Pacific time / 4:00 pm BST. During the call company executives will discuss Ritchie Bros.' earning results and answer questions from analysts and institutional investors. The Company's fourth quarter 2018 earnings results will be released after NYSE and TSX markets close the day prior, on February 28, 2019. Canada Cobalt Ramps Up Drilling to Build on New Castle East Discovery Next to Three Past Producers COQUITLAM, BC, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada Cobalt Works Inc. (TSXV: CCW) (OTC: CCWOF) (Frankfurt: 4T9B) (the "Company" or "Canada Cobalt") is pleased to announce that nearly 2,000 meters of drilling in holes CS-18-15 through CS-18-18 has intersected a pyrite-rich Archean gold system (Castle East) in association with newly-discovered fault structures and a strong geophysical signature approximately 1.5 km east of the Castle mine. Drilling of hole CS-18-19 begins during the week of February 18. Sable Receives Drillhole Results from Don Julio TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Sable Resources (TSX.V: SAE) (the "Company" or "Sable") reports that the company has received full assay results from the company's recently completed 11 drillhole, 3072m program at the Don Julio High-Sulphidation Gold Project located in San Juan Province, Argentina. Don Julio is one of 6 active or planned drill projects in the Sable portfolio for 2019. No significant results were intercepted. Sable will now take stock of results to plan a way forward at Don Julio and prioritize with our Lodo, San Gabriel and newly defined Colorado drill targets in Argentina, Scorpius Project in Peru plus Margarita and Vinata drill projects in Mexico. ABI Backs Out of Anticipated Negotiations in 13-Month Lockout BÉCANCOUR, QC, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The United Steelworkers (Syndicat des Métallos) is disappointed by ABI's decision to withdraw from a return to negotiations that was anticipated in coming days. Canada Invests in Climate Change Research for Abandoned and Orphaned Mines SUDBURY, ON, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada recognizes that climate change has a significant impact on Canadians, which is why we continue to invest in climate adaptation and climate resilience research. Silver Viper Announces Balance of 2018 Drill Results, Outlines 2019 Exploration Activities At The La Virginia Gold-Silver Project, Sonora, Mexico. VANCOUVER, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Silver Viper Minerals Corp. (the "Company" or "Silver Viper") (TSX-V: VIPR) is pleased to provide drill results representing the balance of the 2018 diamond drilling at the La Virginia Gold-Silver Project, ("La Virginia"), Sierra Madre, eastern Sonora, Mexico. The Company commenced the exploration program in late September 2018, and by mid-December had completed 4,753m in 20 drill holes, over five distinct prospect areas, distributed along 11km of the prospective structural trend. Results contained herein relate to the fifth and final target of 2018, the Con Virginia target area. Monarch Gold Announces Its Second Quarter Results Strong performance with net earnings of $2.2 million Signicast Expands Precision Casting Capabilities into Europe with Acquisition of CIREX CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that will expand the precision casting leader's footprint outside the US, Signicast, a Form Technologies company, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire CIREX, a European investment casting specialist based in the Netherlands, from Amsterdam based investment companies Convent and Nedvest. Automotive Suspension Bushes Market Will Reach at a CAGR of 4% From 2019 to 2027: Persistence Market Research NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistence Market Research delivers key insights on the global Automotive Suspension Bushes market in its report titled 'Automotive Suspension Bushes Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2027'. Based on product type, control arm bushes are expected to remain the widely utilized Automotive Suspension Bushes throughout the forecast period. The passenger cars vehicle type segment will wield major share throughout the forecast years in the global Automotive Suspension Bushes market. Webcast Alert: Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - USIMINAS Announces Fourth Quarter 2018 Results Webcast BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - USIMINAS (OTC: USDMY,USNZY) (BM&FBOVESPA: USIM3, USIM5, USIM6) (Latibex: XUSIO, XUSI) announces the following Webcast: Cobalt 27 to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com February 20th 2019 Cobalt 27 invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend real-time, interactive presentation on VirtualInvestorConferences.com Rover Metals to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com February 20th VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Rover Metals Corp. (TSXV: ROVR)(OTCQB: ROVMF), based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, focused on Gold Exploration, today announced that Judson Culter, CEO, will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on February 20(th). Dynacor to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com February 20th MONTREAL, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynacor (TSX: DNG) (OTC Pink: DNGDF), based in Montreal, Canada, focused on purchasing and processing gold ore, today announced that Jean Martineau, President and CEO, will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on February 20(th). Tronox Announces Redemption of Exxaro's 26 Percent Ownership in UK Subsidiary STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tronox Limited (NYSE:TROX) ("Tronox" or the "Company"), a global mining and inorganic chemicals company, today announced the redemption of Exxaro's 26 percent ownership interest in Tronox Sands LLP, a U.K. limited liability partnership ("Tronox Sands"), for consideration of approximately ZAR 2.06 billion (or approximately $148 million) in cash. The transaction is the first step in a series of transactions contemplated by the Mineral Sands Transaction Completion Agreement (the "Completion Agreement") announced on November 26, 2018, which addresses several legacy issues related to Tronox's 2012 acquisition of Exxaro's mineral sands business and its ongoing relationship with Exxaro. The redemption is being wholly funded by cash currently held in Tronox's 74 percent owned South African subsidiaries and will enable future cash generated in South Africa to be repatriated for general corporate purposes. Taseko Completes Acquisition of Yellowhead Mining VANCOUVER, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB) ("Taseko" or the "Company") and Yellowhead Mining Inc. ("Yellowhead") (TSXV: YMI) announce the completion of the previously announced transaction between Taseko and Yellowhead whereby Taseko has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Yellowhead (the "Arrangement"). AAM Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results DETROIT, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), (NYSE: AXL) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018 and confirmed its full year 2019 financial outlook. CRU Phosphates 2019 Returns to Florida for the 12th Event in the Series to Explore the Supply, Demand and Technical Dynamics Shaping the Global Phosphate Industry LONDON, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Monarch Gold resumes drilling on Croinor Gold property 1,750-metre program aimed at drilling high potential targets Sierra Metals Reports Strong Q4-2018 Financial Results at its Sociedad Minera Corona Subsidiary in Peru TSX: SMT BVL: SMT NYSE AMERICAN: SMTS Copper Mountain Mining Announces Q4 and Full Year 2018 Financial Results VANCOUVER, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CMMC | ASX:C6C) (the "Company" or "Copper Mountain") announces fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results. All currency is in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated. All results are reported on a 100% basis. The Company's Financial Statements and Management Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A") are available at www.CuMtn.com and www.sedar.com. /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - PS Lefebvre to Announce Support for Climate Change/ OTTAWA, Feb. 14, 2019 /CNW/ - Paul Lefebvre, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, will announce funding to support a climate change project linked to the remediation of abandoned mines in Canada. Gold Fields Limited: Year ended 31 December 2018 JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (NYSE: GFI) (JSE: GFI) announced normalised profit from continuing operations of US$27 million for the year ended December 2018 compared with normalised profit of US$154 million for the year ended December 2017. Champion Iron Reports Strong FY2019 Third Quarter Results Champion Iron Reports Strong FY2019 Third Quarter Results Mithril Resources Limited (ASX:MTH) Billy Hills Zinc Project - Exploration Update Mithril Resources Ltd (ASX:MTH) is pleased to advise that all tenements (EL's 04/2497, 04/2503, and 80/5191) at the 100% - owned Billy Hills Zinc Project (located adjacent to the former Pillara Zinc Mine, 25kms east of Fitzroy Crossing WA - Figure 1 in link below) have now been granted and the Company will commence field activities (primarily geophysics and drilling) once the Northern Wet Season concludes in late March 2019. Steelworkers Denounce Plea Agreement in Worker's Death "The consequences of workplace deaths and injuries must be more than a cost of doing business." Northwest Territories Government Signs Contract to Construct Tlicho Road Construction of all-season road to Whati to begin this year for anticipated completion in 2022 Orvana Announces Results of Annual Shareholders' Meeting TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX:ORV) (the "Company" or "Orvana") announced today that, at its annual shareholders' meeting (the "Meeting") held on February 13, 2019, the individuals noted below were elected as directors of the Company. The report on proxies provided by the Company's transfer agent indicated the following: Genius Metals Announces Option to Acquire 100% of the A-Lake Cu-Sn-Zn Property in New Brunswick (Canada) ST-SAUVEUR, QC, Feb. 14, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Genius Metals Inc. (CSE: GENI) ("Genius") is pleased to announce it has entered into an option agreement (the "Agreement") with Atlantic Vanadium Corporation ("AVC") to acquire 100% of the A-Lake Cu-Sn-Zn Property in New Brunswick (Canada). Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) Market to Reach $660 Billion by 2020, Says Beroe Inc RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The global market for MRO is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 1.72 percent until 2020, according to Beroe Inc., a procurement intelligence firm. The scope of the MRO market lies in the shale gas processing equipment market, which includes compressors and pumps, heat exchangers, electrical machinery, and measuring and controlling devices. Recon Secures Ten Year Energy Performance Contracting Services Contract BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RCON) ("Recon" or the "Company"), a China-based independent solutions integrator in the oilfield service, environmental protection, electric power and coal chemical industries, today announced that the Company's 75% subsidiary Qing Hai BHD New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Qinghai BHD") has achieved a long-term vote of confidence in its energy management contract ("EMC") services through its 10-year contract with Qinghai Jiajie Property Management Co., Ltd. ("Jiajie"), a local property management company in Qinghai province. The new services are helping Jiajie save about RMB 13,000 (approximately USD1,925) in monthly gas fees. Lincoln International represents Techniks Tool Group, a subsidiary of Frontline Tooling Solutions and portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its sale to an affiliate of Z Capital Partners CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Frontline Tooling Solutions, an Audax Private Equity portfolio company, has divested Techniks Tool Group to an affiliate of Z Capital Partners. Santacruz Silver Reports 2018 Annual Production Results TSX.V: SCZ FSE: 1SZ Ascinsure Specialty Risk Promotes Steve Keinard to Assistant Vice President & Underwriting Manager PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascinsure Specialty Risk LLC is excited to announce the recent promotion of Steve Keinard as its newly appointed Assistant Vice President & Underwriting Manager. Within this new role, Mr. Keinard will provide leadership, support, and guidance to Ascinsure's underwriting team, ensuring the department's efficiency and quality continues to meet company standards. As such, he will spearhead efforts to ensure his department achieves goals and objectives vital to the organization's success. Ascinsure is an operating company of Allied Insurance Brokers, Inc. Great Panther Silver to Announce Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results on February 28, 2019 TSX: GPR NYSE American: GPL