I BOUGHT SOME NOW

(SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THEM FOR 11P WHEN SHARES TIPPED THEM ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO

THE USA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAGANCY HAS CONFIRM THE LONG TERM EFFICACY OF VIROTEC TECHNOLOGY.

THIS MEANS A MULTI MULLION IN PROFITS AS ENVIROMENTALS LAWS ARE ENFORCE BY GOVERNMENTS WHOSE LAND IS POLLUTED BY MINING COMPANIES AND OTHER LAND & WATER POLLUTERS.

THE FINANCIAL TIMES TODAY 15/06/2004: PAGE 48 SECTION COMPANIES AND MARKET

VIROTEC GET A SHOT FORM ITS MAGIC BULLET

Virotec has been buzzing since it announced last Thursday 14/06/2004 that the US ENVIRONEMTAL PROTECTION AGENCY judged its VIROMINE reagent efective in the TREATMENT OF TOXIC MINING SITES. The SHARES JUMPED 26% to 29pence closed to an all time high, with Virotec watchers highly excited as they took on th news as strong affirmation of its BAUXSOL TECHNOLOGY, from which VIROMINE is developed.

Julian form DURLACHER called the technology a MAGIC BULLET for the remediation of land polluted by heavy metals from mining and other metal industries.

BAUXSOL is modified 'red mud' a toxic waste product from the aluminium industry which VIROTEC chemically transformsinto bening waste and then uses to treat other pollution.

BAUXSOL CAN ALSO CLEAN UP CHEMICALLY POLLUTED WATTER DURLACHER CALLED IT ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE WHILST NUMIS CALLED IT REVOLUTIONARY.

the EPA confirmation is the first endorsement by a regulator and could lead to commercial adoption. Durlacher estimates there are TEN UK WATER COMPANIES NEEDING THE TECHNOLOGY AND EACH COULD GENERATE AT LEAST 1.7 MILLION (that means 17 MILLIONS IN REVENUES A YEAR!!!

THE BROKER PUTS A SHORT TERM PRICE TARGET OF 50 PENCE ON THE STOCK BUT IT SAID THE SHARES HAVE CONSIDERABLE LONG TERM POTENTIAL, AS REMEDITITION OF MINES IS A GLOBAL MARKET WORTH HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS!!!!!

House broker NUMIS SECURITIES equally impress said the price could reach 100PENCE within 12 months.


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here is the report

Virotec International Ld
10 June 2004


US EPA confirms efficacy of Virotec technology in remediation trials
at Gilt Edge Mine, South Dakota


Virotec International Ltd (ASX/ AIM: VTI) is pleased to provide to the market,
information contained in a letter received this week from United States
Environment Protection Agency (US EPA) that confirms the long term efficacy of
ViroMine(TM) reagent developed from BauxsolTM technology. The letter and
accompanying data tables were provided by Mr. Ken Wangerud, Remediation Project
Manager, Superfund Remedial Program, USEPA - Region 8. They summarise the
findings to date of trials carried out at the Gilt Edge Mine Site which have
been ongoing since 2001.

Executive Chairman, Mr Brian Sheeran explains 'Virotec has patiently awaited the
results of these independent trials for over three years and they exceed our
highest expectations. At the Gilt Edge Mine site, our technology is achieving
excellent results in the field, in what we believe is potentially the world's
largest minesite remediation market, and we would draw attention to the
following highlights of the letter from the USEPA:

- All the trials followed US EPA protocols and no-one was allowed access
to the Site unless accompanied by US EPA representatives

- US EPA is evaluating cost-effective options for site remediation at
the Gilt Edge Mine consistent with the evaluation criteria in the US EPA's
National Contingency Plan.

- US EPA states that ViroMine(TM) reagents may have several potential
applications at the Gilt Edge Mine and possibly at other mine sites
similarly affected by problems associated with acid rock drainage.

- In particular, the Trench Trial data (Table 1) from one single ViroMine(TM)
application to some of the worst waste-rock encountered at the Site appears
to indicate that the ViroMine(TM) Permeable Reactive Barrier remains
active more than three years after the original treatment was carried out,
and leachates continue to meet or exceed established water quality criteria
for the Site.

- Additionally, in 2003 an electron beam microprobe examination of a treated
waste rock sample showed evidence of sulfide encapsulation.'

The contents of the correspondence are based on findings from site trials
conducted over a three year period (2001-2004) at the Gilt Edge Mine site - a
258 acre open pit, cyanide heap-leach gold mine in South Dakota - which has been
placed on the National Priorities List for hazardous and toxic waste cleanup.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM US EPA FINDINGS

Substantive ongoing 3 year results from the Permeable Reactive Barrier trial
(Table 1) show that the leachate pH was neutralised from 1.93 to 7.9; other
highlights include:

1. The concentration of the highly hazardous element arsenic (As) has been
reduced from 35,000 to less than 5 parts per billion (well below the strict
new drinking water standard of 10 parts per billion).

2. The extremely high concentrations of iron (21,000,000 parts per billion)
and aluminium (1,200,000 parts per billion) were reduced to less than 50
parts per billion and have remained at very low concentrations ever since.

3. The concentrations of many other trace metals including: antimony (Sb),
cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), copper, (Cu), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb),
manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), silver (Ag), vanadium (V) and zinc (Zn) were
all reduced from potentially hazardous concentrations to concentrations
that were near or below the analytical detection limits and well below
discharge water quality standards.

4. The total dissolved solids concentration (i.e. salinity) was substantially
reduced immediately and decreased further the longer the trial continued.

5. The concentrations of many ions such as sodium and sulphate, which are
difficult to remove, have continued to decrease substantially the longer
the trial has continued.

Substantive ongoing results from Waste Rock Remediation trials (Table 2) wherein
leachate pH was neutralised from 1.92 to 7.21 and highlights include:

1. The concentration of the highly hazardous element arsenic (As) has been
reduced from 23,000 to near or below the analytical detection limits and
well below discharge water quality standards (well below the strict new
drinking water standard of 10 parts per billion).

2. The extremely high concentrations of iron (19,000,000 parts per billion)
and aluminium (1,400,000 parts per billion) were reduced to near or below
the analytical detection limits and well below discharge water quality
standards.

3. The concentrations of many other trace metals including: antimony (Sb),
cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), silver
(Ag), vanadium (V) and zinc (Zn) were all reduced from potentially
hazardous concentrations to concentrations that were near or below the
analytical detection limits and well below discharge water quality
standards.

4. The total dissolved solids concentration (i.e. salinity) was substantially
reduced.

Substantive results from 'in situ' Pit Lake Treatment trials (Table 3) wherein
leachate pH was neutralised from 2.59 to 7.09 and highlights include:

1. The analysis of water showed a significant improvement after just 42 days.

2. The concentrations of many trace metals including: aluminium (Al), chromium
(Cr) and lead (Pb) were reduced from potentially hazardous concentrations
to concentrations that were near or below the analytical detection limits
and well below discharge water quality standards.

3. The total dissolved solids concentration (i.e. salinity) was reduced.

4. The concentration of sulphate, which is difficult to remove, was decreased.

Substantive results from ViroFilter Passive Treatment trials (Table 4) wherein
leachate pH was neutralised from 4.47 to 8.38 and highlights include:

1. The analysis of water showed that passive filter treatment could produce
even better quality water than a direct addition 'in situ' treatment.

2. The concentrations of many trace metals including: aluminium (Al), cadmium
(Cd), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), were
reduced from potentially hazardous concentrations to concentrations that
were near or below the analytical detection limits and well below discharge
water quality standards.

3. The high concentration of manganese (10,263 parts per billion) was reduced
to less than 3 parts per billion.


. The Gilt Edge mine was developed in sulfidic (acid-generating) rock at the
headwaters of cold-water fisheries and local water supplies. When the
operator went out of business, they left behind 150 million gallons of
acidic, heavy-metal-laden water in three open pits and millions of cubic
yards of acid-generating waste rock that need cleanup and long-term
treatment.

Going forward, the US EPA has directed that further studies be conducted to
enable the USEPA to determine how Virotec's upgraded range of products,
including the recently developed ViroMine(TM) pellets, might be effectively used
at the Gilt Edge Mine site and to acquire and assess quantitative data regarding
metal-loading/sorption capacity.

Full text of the letter from the EPA will be available at
www.virotec.com
.

For further information please go to
www.virotec.com
or contact us on +617 5530
8014.

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FoxHammond - 25 Feb'05 - 11:29 - 332 of 344


This significant?:

30 Projects Frozen on Environmental Grounds (China)

http://www.china.org.cn/english/BAT/118317.htm

"On Tuesday, the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) announced the suspension of 30 large projects that have failed to meet environmental standards.

Twenty-six of them are hydropower stations, thermal-power plants and other energy projects, including two in the Three Gorges area, said Pan Yue, the SEPA's vice director.

One of the biggest, the Xiluodu hydropower plant, is in the area bordering Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, along a section of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It had involved an investment of 44.6 billion yuan (US$5 billion).

The Three Gorges underground power plant, with an investment of 6.997 billion yuan (US$846 million), is also on the list of frozen developments.

"The projects were halted because they failed to pass environmental impact assessments," said Pan, adding that they posed considerable threats to the environment.
"

FoxHammond - 25 Feb'05 - 11:32 - 333 of 344


more: http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/

FoxHammond - 25 Feb'05 - 13:13 - 334 of 344


how many patents granted?

PKW - 25 Feb'05 - 13:41 - 335 of 344


I suspect that this will very soon be looked back upon as being a staggeringly obvious moment to have loaded up to the gunwales with VTI. All the signposts
are pointing in the same direction - this company looks to be on the point of
making a quantum leap forward. My guess is that we could achieve a share price
double this level within the next month if USA deals are announced and
Durlacher gets the institutions fully behind the company(which looks very
likely).

Scaleyman - 25 Feb'05 - 13:54 - 336 of 344


PKW I think u may b right.
Now do I remortgage the house or sell our lass??? Hmmmmm.

PKW - 25 Feb'05 - 14:21 - 337 of 344


Scaleyman - house first; we are gentlemen, after all!

show me the money13 - 25 Feb'05 - 15:38 - 338 of 344


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PKW - 25 Feb'05 - 15:52 - 339 of 344


The MMs will be very happy to take stock at these prices: my advice is
DON'T give it to them - there is huge upside here and soon imo.

northwards - 26 Feb'05 - 10:09 - 340 of 344


tipped in todays Mail...suggestion that a big US deal is on the cards and that institutions are buying...

stoaty1 - 26 Feb'05 - 10:38 - 341 of 344


what does the mail say please. this is a very exciting time.

Don Bosco - 26 Feb'05 - 14:38 - 342 of 344


"... So this is a long game. But Virotec is growing more confident. It has lined up a supply of 100,000 tonnes of the red mud from alumina refineries from which Bauxsol is made. This is a clear signal that it expects big orders ...

... the big break may be coming closer at last."

mcbainn - 26 Feb'05 - 15:44 - 343 of 344


There is much more evidence this time round than last June when the sp shot up. Rumours of deals with the major water companies were circulating and Numis giving a 50p target price and 100p long term which sounds realistic now IMO.

Just had a freebie read in Asda whilst shopping and the article in the Mail is pretty good and more than just a paragraph, a snippit from Don Bosco shows part of the piece.

Very nearly lost hope with these 2-3 months ago but stuck with the fact enviromental issues now are so high profile a business like this can only go from strength to strength with a product like this, of course IMO.

Good luck,

Nick.

VITAMAL - 26 Feb'05 - 18:35 - 344 of 344


From The Express

"There was heavy trading in water treatment firm Virotec International, up 3/4p, amid growing speculation a major deal in the US was about to be sealed"

kaziko - many thanks for this fascinating if voluminous outpouring - equivalent to bb leachate?!

my guess(fantasy?) financials delayed whilst Brian Sheeran flies US to sign deal with PennDOT, hence not published 24 Feb when they thought it would be done by - suggests delay good news to me.

happy reader off for comfortable sleep on soft pile of VTI shares

SD

my exact suspition, stockdog
would be even happier if it's something else, as we know PennDOT is in a pipeline

Has anyone any news regarding regarding new contracts?

Pretty dully presented half year report IMO - albeit showing solid values.

A bit of positive prospective news, like they're going to sell their loss making mining interests and concentrate on their chemicals operations, would have been nice. Maybe there's gold in them thar hills, so I hope the NPV justifies the continuing losses.

Di, I can hear her now, probably sees this as a great top up opportunity. She's right - sour grapes, no cash ;-( There seem to be some serious players out there who agree with me. See if I can rake some reserves up before the price tips up again.

SD

cheer up, guys

http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/11340206.htm

this will bkow its load soon enough

hang onto your seats news isnt far off

im wearing a seat belt racing harness 3 buckles i dont take chances

However you like to be dressed for trading, GAGA44, I respect you.

Good luck.

SD

Gteat news and an 11% rise today!

VIROTEC TO COMMENCE IN-SITU ACID ROCK TREATMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA, USA

Virotec International Ltd (ASX/AIM: VTI) is pleased to announce that the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ('PennDOT') has completed their review
of Virotec's proposal for the treatment of waste rock at Interstate 99, Skytop
Mountain, Pennsylvania and have authorised the immediate commencement of work.
Virotec will initially treat at least 55,000 cubic yards of pyritic rock in this
pilot project and will receive between AUD$1,335,500 (USD $1 million) and
AUD$1,736,000 (USD $1.3 million) based on the amount of waste rock finally
treated.

Executive Chairman, Mr Brian Sheeran states 'We are pleased to be involved in
this project. Our technology has continued to achieve excellent results in the
field, and we are confident of successfully treating this initial quantity of
waste rock, thus providing PennDOT with an affordable treatment option of $AUD24
($US18) per cubic yard for the remainder of the contaminated waste rock, which
has become an urgent problem. It has been reported that there could be up to 1
million cubic yards of waste rock that requires treatment. Virotec expects to
commence the treatment of the remaining waste rock at Skytop on successful
completion of the pilot project. We look forward to working with PennDOT on this
and possibly other projects.'

Virotec's proposed treatment will neutralise existing acid, prevent the
formation of additional acid in the contaminated rock, trap the trace metals,
prevent leaching and improve the quality of water running off into local
streams. Virotec proposes to treat the waste rock in its current location,
eliminating the need for PennDOT to remove the pyritic rock. Virotec expects to
complete the pilot project by 30 August 2005.

Virotec will utilise the expertise of Montgomery Watson Harza to assist in the
engineering and project management of the treatment.

Chief Technical Director, Professor David McConchie adds 'Virotec has been
working with PennDOT for several months to demonstrate the ability of our
ViroMineTM Technology to remediate the problems created by Acid Rock Drainage at
Skytop. The pilot project at Skytop is very similar to the successful trench
trials that have been completed by the USEPA at the Gilt Edge mine site. In fact
there is less sulphides to treat at Skytop than was present at Gilt Edge'.

For further information please contact Virotec on telephone +617 5530 8014, or
visit our website at
www.virotec.com
.


Project Background:

Construction crews unearthed the pyritic rock at Skytop in 2003 during the
construction of Interstate-99. The rock was placed in spoil piles and fill
areas. When pyrite is exposed to air and water, it forms sulphuric acid, which
dissolves heavy metals such as lead, iron, aluminium and manganese into water
contaminants. PennDOT and the Department of Environmental Protection have been
working to keep the sulphuric acid runoff from the pyrite out of area streams
and groundwater while working to devise a permanent solution to the problem.
Construction on the road has been delayed pending resolution of this problem.
For further information on the project refer to the PennDOT website at

www.dot.state.pa.us

what has that got to do with Hydrodec, which also had a good rise today?
FT

the bauxsol is on site does anyone have a price target once this job is done . my personal thoughts are that this job should open up more work in the usa in quick time . so i would find this hard to value as it becomes blue sky

we have break out higher price and voll with over 7mill shares traded

high 35.75p i buyer for 1.5mill shares

1 pound here we come

i-99 results wont be far off

gaga142 - I agree, it's been a very good week for VTI.

Play of the week in shares mag last week with good outlook but decreased since???

I sold last week at 35p having bought at 15p. However, the shares are still on my watchlist so may be tempted back if they fall below 30p. Good luck to all holders.

Some new to this share....

Anyone got any thoughts as to where the SP may go, up, down ? Has it peaked & does anyone have any idea when the possible may be announced ?

Would b inerested in your views !!

pumben

if you do some serious research and watch the buy sells . you may come to realise that .
(1) they have some serious products in all modes of commercialisation ( world leaders)

(2) the big boys are accumulating

(3) the rest wether lone traders or big boys . are either waiting for results of i-99 / uk sewage / concrete etc etc etc . or dont know of vti .

for starters try a google search of .centredaily . try bauxsol . i-99 . interstate i-99 .bausol .

queen1 congratulations on your good 133% gains . however i think you have sold way to early i doubt it will ever hit 30p . but might in 10 yrs hit 30 pound .

To add to gaga's post - news s/b imminent from the I-99 trials. If sucessful, which is what us holders expect, then VTI should start a rapid climb.

Also gaga makes reference to the range of VTI's offerings which is what gives this share that little bit extra imo.

Pumben - let us know your views after you've done you're research. Be interesting to see what you find.

Any current thoughts on this? I like the look of this company and there is no doubt that environmental waste issues are and will be high on the agenda for years to come. Fidelity have been increasing their stake and in the last month bought 1%, 2.5m shares at what appears to be 39-42p. Todays sp is 37.25p!! Also, Directors spend approx. 750,000k of their own dosh at approx. 30-31p in July.
So, is the sp being kept low to allow further stake-building, are people taking profits or did the sp claimb high hoping for early results on the water-treatment trials? I like the look of this and will probably invest very soon, pick the right price again though!!

anyone still in this one ??

seems very quiet....i imagine because it has not ended up generating much cash.......

However, a Saudi licensing deal was done a few months ago, which has a Sales performance target of $5M over the ensuing 18 mths; the US Interstate 99 job is due to be completed in mid-November, with results out shortly afterwards........and the full report of the Waste Treatment Study in Swindon was "due out within the next few months" as of 4th Oct05......