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Drenthe (drĕn`tə), province (1994 pop. 451,400), c.1,030 sq mi (2,670 sq km), NE Netherlands, bordering Germany in the east. Assen is the capital, and Emmen is the chief industrial center. The province is comprised largely of heath country where farming is pursued. Manufactures include food products, textiles, and metal goods. An oil industry has gradually developed near Schoonebeek. Long subject to the bishops of Utrecht, Drenthe passed (1536) to Emperor Charles V. It was part of the United Provinces of the Netherlands from 1581, but was not entitled to a seat in the States-General until 1796. Drenthe a province of the NE Netherlands: a low plateau, with many raised bogs, partially reclaimed; agricultural, with oil deposits. Capital: Assen. Pop.: 481 000 (2003 est.). Area: 2647 sq. km (1032 sq. miles) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Anooraq Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ARQ)(AMEX:ANO) announces that the results from the infill core drilling program have confirmed the continuity of the mineralization within the Drenthe platinum group metals ("PGM") and nickel deposit. VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Anooraq Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ARQ)(AMEX:ANO) announces additional assay results from an on-going multi-rig core drilling program at the Drenthe and Overysel North platinum group metals ("PGM") and nickel deposits, located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex, 250 kilometres north of Johannesburg, South Africa. VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Anooraq Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ARQ)(AMEX:ANO) announces the results of a preliminary economic assessment of the Drenthe and adjacent Overysel North platinum group metals ("PGM") deposits. |
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