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EXHIBIT D <br /> TABLE D,(G).1 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COMMODITIES -3 of 3 <br /> • <br /> Secondary Magnetite Fe304 • Steel Production Magnetite is a major source of iron,making it a crucial raw material in the No <br /> production of steel.Its high iron content makes it a valuable ore for iron and steel industries <br /> Water treatment <br /> • Coal Washing.Magnetite is used in the coal washing process.Its magnetic properties enable <br /> the separation of coal from impurities Coal particles are mixed with magnetite and water,the <br /> mixture is then subjected to a magnetic field which separates the coal from heavier impurities <br /> • Dense Media Separation.In dense media separation processes,magnetite is used as a dense <br /> medium This is particularly common in mineral processing to separate minerals with different <br /> densities,a method often used for separating diamonds from other material <br /> • Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) Due to its magnetic properties,magnetite nanoparticles <br /> are used as contrast agents in MRI scanning. <br /> • Catalysis Magnetite is used as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions,including the <br /> production of ammonia in the Haber process. <br /> • Electronics and Magnetic Storage.Due to its ferromagnetic nature,magnetite is used in <br /> magnetic tapes and hard drives for data storage <br /> • Energy Storage.Research is being conducted on the use of magnetite in energy storage <br /> systems and as a material for building lithium-ion batteries. <br /> • Soundproofing and Insulation:Magnetite's density makes it useful for soundproofing and as an <br /> insulating material in construction <br /> Secondary Zircon ZrSiO4 • Ceramics Industry:Zircon is extensively used in the production of ceramics,particularly in the Yes <br /> manufacture of tiles,sanitary ware,and tableware It acts as an opacifier,imparting a white, <br /> opaque appearance and improved strength and toughness to ceramic products <br /> • Refractory Materials.Due to its high heat resistance,zircon is used in the production of <br /> refractory materials,like furnace linings and foundry molds It is especially valuable in high- <br /> temperature applications where robust and heat-resistant materials are needed <br /> • Foundry Sands.Zircon's high thermal stability makes it an excellent material for use in foundry <br /> sands for casting metals It can withstand the high temperatures of molten metal without <br /> breaking down,ensuring the precision and quality of cast metal products. <br /> • Zirconium Production.Zircon is the primary source of zirconium metal,which has applications <br /> in nuclear reactors due to its low neutron absorption characteristics.Zirconium is also used <br /> in the production of super alloys and in various chemical applications due to its corrosion <br /> resistance <br /> 22 <br /> HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION AuPt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1 970 306 1784 <br />