California Apparel News. Jump to content. By Deborah Belgum | Wednesday, October 7, 2015. After more than 40 years in the surf business, Bob Hurley is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Hurley International, which he sold to Nike Inc. in 2002.
Conflict minerals are minerals mined in conditions where armed conflict and human rights abuses occur. The term is often used to refer to four minerals â tungsten, tantalum, tin and gold (also known as 3TG) â that are mined in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These minerals are used in the production of various goods such as jewelry and virtually all electronic devices.
The Argyle mine, located in the Kimberley region in the far northeast area of Western Australia, is the world's largest single producer of diamonds. The mine lies some 550km southwest of Darwin by air. The region is remote, rugged and hot, with temperatures of more than 40Â°C during the wet season from October to March.he Argyle mine, located in the Kimberley region in the far northeast area of Western Australia, is the world's largest single producer of diamonds. The mine lies some 550km southwest of Darwin by air. The region is remote, rugged and hot, with temperatures of more than 40Â°C during the wet season from October to March.