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Callao , city (1993 pop. 376,165), capital of the constitutional prov. of Callao, W Peru, on Callao Bay of the Pacific Ocean. It is Peru's major seaport. The harbor is sheltered by an island and a small peninsula. Its main exports are metals, minerals, and fish products; imports include wheat, lumber, and machinery. Callao was founded in 1537, at the same time that Francisco Pizarro founded Lima. As the gateway to Lima it was frequently attacked. The English navigator Sir Francis Drake sacked the city in 1578. It was held by Spanish loyalists until 1826, even though Peru achieved independence in 1821. During the War of the Pacific (see Pacific, War of the ), Callao was occupied (1881-83) by Chile. Subjected to earthquakes and tsunamis, the city was completely destroyed in 1746 and was severely damaged in 1940. Several landmarks from the colonial period survive. An airport, a university, and Peru's military and naval schools are in Callao.
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Pure Biofuels Acquires Land for Callao Port Biodiesel Refinery.
Business Wire December 6, 2006 700+ words ...the land necessary to build its proposed Callao Port biodiesel refinery. The refinery...in any unmodified diesel engine. The Callao Port refinery is scheduled to begin full...s largest industrial district. The Callao district is located just minutes from... |
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Crystallex Proposes to Acquire Minority Shares of El Callao.
PR Newswire June 25, 2004 700+ words ...today that it has entered into an agreement with El Callao Mining Corp. ("El Callao") (TSXV: ECM) with respect to a proposed plan...arrangement is approved by the shareholders of El Callao and implemented: - shareholders of El Callao... |
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Bema agrees to sell its interest in El Callao Mining Corporation.
PR Newswire September 13, 2000 700+ words ...agreements to sell its controlling interest in El Callao Mining Corporation ("El Callao") to Crystallex International Corporation...Bema is selling its 45% interest in El Callao, approximately US$14.3 million of debt owed... |
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Pure Biofuels Appoints General Contractor for Callao Port Biodiesel Refinery.
Business Wire November 29, 2006 700+ words ...in the construction of the Company's planned Callao Port biodiesel refinery. The Callao Port refinery is scheduled to be completed in...for general contract work at Pure Biofuels' Callao Port refinery and will provide on-site engineering... |
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Pure Biofuels Engages Engineers for Callao Port Biodiesel Refinery.
Business Wire November 22, 2006 700+ words ...schematics for the Company's intended Callao Port biodiesel refinery. Capricorn is...operational, it is estimated that the Callao Port refinery will process up to 48...with local fuel distributors for all of Callao Port's anticipated annual biodiesel... |
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El Callao Mining Private Placement.
Business Wire December 13, 1996 700+ words ...VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 1996--El Callao Mining Cor (VSE: ECM.) PRIVATE PLACEMENT El Callao Mining Corp. ("El Callao") is pleased to announce that it has, subject to regulatory approval, negotiated... |
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El Callao - Lo Increible Gold Project, Venezuela gold production to commence.
Business Wire April 15, 1996 700+ words ...BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 1996--El Callao Mining Corp. ("El Callao") is pleased to announce that all permits have...the La Victoria ore. Beginning this week, El Callao will start site preparation activities leading... |
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CALLAO CITY CLERK INDICTED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT.
News Wire article from: States News Service January 15, 2010 700+ words ...embezzlement of approximately $150,000 of Callao City funds, Acting United States Attorney...to the indictment, as the long-time Callao City Clerk, Allred received cash payments...instead of depositing those cash funds into Callao's B and L Bank accounts, she embezzled... |
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El Callao Mininig Corp. -- Private Placement.
Business Wire May 8, 1996 700+ words ...BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 1996--El Callao Mining Corp. (VSE:ECM ) ("El Callao") is pleased to announce that it has, subject...share at $1.85 per share for two years. El Callao will use the proceeds to commence exploration... |
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El Callao Mining - La Victoria Production Update.
Business Wire November 28, 1995 700+ words ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 1995--El Callao Mining Corp. ("El Callao" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that...deposit on the Lo Increible Gold Property near El Callao, Venezuela. This permit, along with an environmental... |
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Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...the old Inca capital of Peru. The second was a line from Callao, the port of Lima, to what was then the silver-mining region...and Chinese coolies. Many of the latter settled in the Lima-Callao region once the railroad jobs were completed, and to this day... |
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Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World ...half of the eighteenth century. Spaniards also sailed from Callao, the port city of Peru. Á lvaro de Menda ñ...they returned by the established route to Mexico and back to Callao. In 1605 Quiros again sailed westward from Peru and came across... |
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Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the World ...Peru Major Cities: Lima, Arequipa Other Cities: Cajamarca, Callao, Cerro de Pasco, Chiclayo, Chimbote, Cuzco, Huancayo...desert area on the Rimac River, 8 miles from the Pacific Port of Callao and about 475 feet above sea level. Its coordinates are 12... |
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Sir Francis Drake
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...He traveled along the coasts of Chile and Peru, capturing and destroying Spanish ships but sparing Spanish lives. Between Callao and Panama Drake took an unarmed treasure ship, bearing gold, emeralds, and all the silver the Golden Hind could carry... |
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