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16 hours ago
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'Communication is magical': Camp Bruce at ISU helps young people with significant needs
Four-year-old Karson Morge got to work his magic during Camp Bruce at Indiana State University. Magician Jason Brewer needed an assistant, and Morge stepped up to the task on Thursday. At first, Brewer showed his audience that his 'magic coloring book' was incomplete because all the pages were blank. But when Morge took some special wands, and did a little magic dance, the coloring book had colored pictures in it. Later, with Morge's assistance, the pictures disappeared —like magic. Morge was one of 16 children participating this week in Camp Bruce, which is for individuals with significant communication needs. Many of the campers are nonverbal and received assistance from ISU graduate students on how to better use communication devices. The theme for this year's Camp Bruce, which completed its 14th year, was 'Communication is magical.' The four-day program took place at ISU's Bayh College of Education. It is conducted by camp director April Newton, who also is a speech pathologist for the Vigo County School Corp. and teaches a graduate class at ISU called augmentative and alternative communication or AAC. For the graduate students, the camp provides a hands-on experience for them toward the end of the course, Newton said. Nineteen graduate students assisted with Camp Bruce this year. Campers benefit in many ways, as well. 'It's such a great experience for those kids, and they really benefit by seeing other kids using communication devices,' Newton said. 'They may be the only one in their school that uses it.' In addition, the campers 'make friends. They make connections,' Newton said. The kids rotate through different stations planned by the graduate students. This year, it included a magic room with science experiments; arts and crafts; and games. On Thursday, campers enjoyed a glow room that offered glow-in-the-dark bowling, hop scotch and ring toss; they also could receive tattoos that glowed in the dark. Among the campers this week was Caroline Barnett, age 5, who attended Camp Bruce for the first time. She received assistance in how to better use her communication device, an Accent 1000 eye gaze. Eye gaze technology uses specialized cameras that enable those with physical disabilities to control a computer using eye movements. Her mother, Madalyn Barnett, said, the camp 'has been amazing. She's had a great time and definitely gained some friendships and great experience learning with her tablet. They also have parent programs where we can learn more about their devices as well.' Thursday, the culminating day of camp, was also sibling day and Caroline's brother, Noah, participated in activities — and he was another who helped during Jason Brewer's magic show. It was Karson Morge's first year at Camp Bruce, said his grandmother, Rose Marie Morge, who was present for Thursday's culminating event in which campers received certificates and watched a video that highlighted their week at camp. 'I think it's a great resource for families to help with children work with these devices,' she said. Karson has looked forward to camp each day. Erica Barker, an ISU graduate student in speech language pathology, has worked closely with Karson during Camp Bruce. 'It's really awesome. We're obviously helping the students with their AAC devices and from my perspective as a graduate student, we are currently in an AAC class as well, so it's been really nice to take the information we are learning in class and apply it here in camp,' Barker said. Also, 'It's so rewarding to be making an impact on the children here by helping them use their devices,' said Barker, who is from Richmond. Veteran Camp Bruce camper Jack Magnuson proudly showed his glow-in-the-dark tattoos and shared that one of his favorite parts of camp was an interactive good-bye song at the end of each day. The program is funded through ARC of the Wabash Valley.
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07-03-2025
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Marula Mining subsidiary inks manganese ore sale deal with Baosteel
Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining's subsidiary Muchai Mining Kenya has entered a contract with Baosteel Resources South Africa for the purchase and sale of manganese ore from the Kilifi manganese processing plant in Kenya. Baosteel Resources is a wholly owned subsidiary of state-owned China Baowu Steel Group, the world's largest steel producer. Under the contract, Baosteel Resources will exclusively sell the manganese ore produced at the Kilifi plant as an agent. Muchai Mining will manage mining, loading and transportation to the designated handover destination, while Baosteel Resources will oversee export and sales logistics. The contract, which commenced on 1 March 2025, outlines a five-year term with an initial delivery of at least 5,000 tonnes (t) of manganese ore by 30 April 2025. Subsequent monthly deliveries will scale up from 10,000t to 20,000 wet tonnes, with each delivery forming a separate sale and purchase contract. The pricing for the manganese ore will be based on China Ferroalloy Online index rates, including provisional and final settlement mechanisms that account for product quality, moisture, grade adjustments and market-based revisions. A performance bond mechanism will ensure secure transactions and accommodate price fluctuations. A provisional payment of 90% of each monthly shipment will be made to Muchai Mining upon delivery, with the balance paid after final quality and quantity certifications. Marula Mining CEO Jason Brewer said:'This is a landmark agreement for Marula and the Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant. It marks a significant milestone for the company as we look to establish broad and long-term international partnerships, expand our mining and processing operations and enhance our profile with key industry players. 'We continue to work with key stakeholders here in Kenya and overseas to continue developing and growing Marula's battery and critical metals portfolio to production and with sales targeting the international markets. 'We are excited at the opportunities this relationship with Baosteel Resource provides and I believe it will strengthen our position in the manganese and other key sectors such as lithium and copper too.' Marula Mining formalised a deal to acquire 80% of Agarwal Metals and Ores, owner of Kenya's Kilifi manganese plant, in August 2024. "Marula Mining subsidiary inks manganese ore sale deal with Baosteel" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
