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HERTFORDSHIRE, UK – A push is on to expand a joint Congolese-NGO program aimed at securing mines across the nation, ensuring a steady supply of "conflict-free" minerals from the war-torn region. The Democratic Republic of Congo's national Ministry of Mines and the iTSCi Programme team are undertaking an evaluation of conflict-free mines in four provinces: North and South Kivu, Maniema and Katanga.

Read more: Funding Needed for 'Conflict-Free' Mining Expansion

MELVILLE, NY -- Park Electrochemical's high-performance materials are making up an increasing percentage of the company's laminate sales, a trend company executives believe will continue. High-performance (non FR-4) laminate comprised 88% of the business unit's sales in the most recent quarter, up two points from the previous quarter and six points from last year.

Read more: Park Electrochemical FR-4 Business Fading Away

COSTA MESA, CAIPC and CALCE will host the 7th International Symposium on Tin Whiskers here Nov. 12–13.

Read more: IPC, CALCE to Host Int’l Tin Whisker Symposium

MELVILLE, NY -- Park Electrochemical reported second-quarter net sales of $44.5 million, down 3.2% from a year ago. For the period ended Sept. 1, the printed circuit laminate manufacturer reported net earnings of $8.1 million, up from $3.3 million in the August 2012 quarter.

Read more: Park Electrochemical Profits Up on Special Items

FREMONT, CABay Area Circuits has relocated to a 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility here.

Read more: Bay Area Circuits Expands in Silicon Valley

BANNOCKBURN, IL — A Chinese government agency has postponed implementation of a new regulation that would eliminate cyanide-gold plating effective at the end of 2014. Despite opposition from several trade groups, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China issued the requirement to eliminate auric potassium cyanide gold electroplating and potassium aurocyanide gold plating processes last February.

Read more: China Suspends Cyanide-Gold Plating Ban

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