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(11) EP 1 235 942 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
04.09.2002 Bulletin 2002/36

(21) Application number: 00972449.3

(22) Date of filing: 27.10.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7C22B 23/06, C22B 9/05
(86) International application number:
PCT/AU0001/318
(87) International publication number:
WO 0103/2945 (10.05.2001 Gazette 2001/19)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 29.10.1999 AU PP375499

(71) Applicant: WMC Resources Ltd
Perth, W.A. 6000 (AU)

(72) Inventors:
  • LALLENEC, Serge
    East Victoria Park, W.A. 6101 (AU)
  • PICKERING, Gareth
    Yangebup, W.A. 6164 (AU)
  • CLARK, Ian
    Attadale, W.A. 6156 (AU)
  • FRENCH, Seamus
    Wembley Downs, W.A. 6019 (AU)

(74) Representative: Dealtry, Brian 
Eric Potter Clarkson,Park View House,58 The Ropewalk
Nottingham NG1 5DD
Nottingham NG1 5DD (GB)

   


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