August 2014 Vol.1

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BHP Reconsiders Heap Leaching for Olympic Dam Project
http://www.theage.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/bhp-changes-its-tune-on-olympic-dam-project-20140802-zzp9d.html

Geosynthetics Solutions for Victoria Desalination Plant
Fabricator & Installer:  Colorado Lining Intl. Inc., Geosynthetic material welding:  Demtech hot-wedge welders, Geotextile: TerraStop 600 CAD, Polyfabrics Australia Geomembrane:  CSPE-R, 45- & 90-mil, Burke Industries
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0814_f2_australian_desalination.html

ExcelPlas Expands Queensland Geomembrane Testing Lab with Additional 3 Staff and 3 Testing Stations
http://www.excelplas.com/geomembrane-testing

Design of Santos Leewood Brine Ponds (Declassified)
http://www.resourcesandenergy.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/449922/Santos-Leewood-Phase-1-REF_20121219-_Part2.pdf

Food Manufacturer Improves Sustainability with Biogas Recovery with Polyethylene Covers
http://www.sustainabilitymatters.net.au/case_studies/68793-Food-manufacturer-improves-sustainability-with-biogas-recovery

Electrical Leak Location Method Receives New ASTM Standard Designation
http://www.astm.org/Standards/D7953.htm?A

Maccaferri Australia Distributing New Fluoropolymer Liner (totally chemical and UV resistant)
http://www.maccaferri.com.au/wa.asp?idWebPage=37319&idDetails=258

Liners for Capping of Remediation Sites (Guidance Document)
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/srp/guidance/srra/capping_remediation_sites.pdf

Watershed Geosynthetics Gives Makeover to Landfill With Closure Turf
http://www.cbs19.tv/story/26158322/watershed-geosynthetics-gives-long-awaited-makeover-to-tangipahoa-parish-landfill-with-closure-turf

Tensar International Strengthens Presence in Shale region
http://www.shaleenergyinsider.com/2014/07/30/tensar-international-strengthens-presence-in-bakken-shale-region/

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