However, these geochemical investigations tended to be focused on the impacts of mining and mineral processing at a national level and in specific mining fields without taking account of the overall impact on larger hydrological and environmental domains across the continent.

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The HE sector also points out to Mr Tomlinson that the addition of the AS-level had increased the work involved in processing students' results.

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Airlines holding the auctions say they take care of elite-level frequent fliers by processing their upgrades before awarding seats to auction bidders.

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Psychologists say processing speed is important for social relationships, even at the level of having a conversation, she said.

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