Asoz Rashid is a British-Iraqi businessman and the current CEO of iQ Group, a technology company operating in Iraq.
Diplomatic and early career
Rashid served as Iraq's diplomatic delegate to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, where he was representing Iraq's interests in international trade discussions.
After his diplomatic career, Rashid focused on business within multiple industries, including technology, finance, and infrastructure. In 2012, he helped establish Crowd2Fund, a fintech platform based in the UK, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
iQ Group
In 2020, Asoz Rashid returned and restructured iQ Online and iQ Networks an Iraqi telecommunications company founded in 2005, eventually establishing and becoming CEO of iQ Group. Under his leadership, iQ Group expanded its core services from fibre-optic internet provision to broader technological projects, focusing on digital innovation and infrastructure development.
One of the company's key initiatives during Rashid's tenure has been the Silk Route transit fiber-optic project, a multi-layered fibre-optic network connecting Europe and Asia through Iraq. The project enhances Iraq's position as a critical network hub by providing reliable, low-latency, and high-capacity infrastructure. The Silk Route Transit is regarded as one of the most strategic fibre-optic projects in the Middle East, offering alternative and cost-effective transit routes for global data traffic.
Diplomatic and early career
Rashid served as Iraq's diplomatic delegate to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, where he was representing Iraq's interests in international trade discussions.
After his diplomatic career, Rashid focused on business within multiple industries, including technology, finance, and infrastructure. In 2012, he helped establish Crowd2Fund, a fintech platform based in the UK, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
iQ Group
In 2020, Asoz Rashid returned and restructured iQ Online and iQ Networks an Iraqi telecommunications company founded in 2005, eventually establishing and becoming CEO of iQ Group. Under his leadership, iQ Group expanded its core services from fibre-optic internet provision to broader technological projects, focusing on digital innovation and infrastructure development.
One of the company's key initiatives during Rashid's tenure has been the Silk Route transit fiber-optic project, a multi-layered fibre-optic network connecting Europe and Asia through Iraq. The project enhances Iraq's position as a critical network hub by providing reliable, low-latency, and high-capacity infrastructure. The Silk Route Transit is regarded as one of the most strategic fibre-optic projects in the Middle East, offering alternative and cost-effective transit routes for global data traffic.
Jim Hustwit (born 29 September 1979) is an English music producer, composer and songwriter.
Scoring and producing music for film trailers, TV ads, television, film and theatre. He has written and produced music for Universal Production Music, Sony/ATV and Ninja Tune. His work with artists includes genres of soul, folk, acoustic, indie, funk and alternative and in 2010 he received The People's Music Award. He is a member of the Music Producers Guild.
Career
Music production
Hustwit started writing production music for Sony/ATV in 2012. He has since produced for Universal Music (including the Filmic Folk series), Ninja Tune, WestOne, BMG and Audiosocket.
Theatre and stage
Working with the National Theatre, he worked as musical director for the Olivier nominated This House (2013) alongside Oscar winner Stephen Warbeck. He later went on to compose the music for 'Consensual' by Evan Placey Macbeth (2014) with the National Youth Theatre and was the associate musical director for Rupert Goold's production of (2014) at the Almeida Theatre.
Television and film
His TV work includes the score for the BBC1 documentary The Week The Landlords Moved In (2017), and Yonderland 3 Christmas Special (2016) on Sky One. Other commissions include the score for Lucky Chicken (2016) a silent comedy directed by Gulliver Moore, The Newboy (2014) feature film directed by Christine Lalla and compositions for Channel 4's One Born Every Minute with Dragonfly TV and Film Productions. Other commissions include Talkback, Firecracker and Shine for programming on BBC1, BBC3 and Channel 4.
Stage productions
*This House; The Garrick Theatre. (2017)
*This House; Minerva Theatre, Chichester. (2016)
*Consensual; National Youth Theatre. (2014)
*Merchant of Venice; Almeida Theatre. (2014)
*Macbeth; National Youth Theatre. (2014)
*This House; National Theatre. (2013)
Film and television
*The Week the Landlords Moved In BBC1 (2017)
*Lucky Chicken Sheriff's Office Films (2016)
*Unsafe Sex and the City Series 2. Firecracker: BBC 3 (2014)
*One Born: Plus Size Mums Dragonfly: Channel 4 (2013)
*One Born: Twins and Triplets Dragonfly: Channel 4. (2013)
*Fanny and Friends Fremantle Media: Channel 4 (2012)
*Strictly Baby Disco Boundless: Channel 4 (2012)
Advertising
Hustwit produced the music for Xylem's Water Heroes FC water awareness campaign (2022), in conjunction with Manchester City F.C., Manchester City W.F.C. and New York City F.C..
Trailer music
Hustwit has had music featured in trailers including series Make or Break 2, the Netflix series Persuasion starring Dakota Johnson, and The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) World Cup campaign.
Scoring and producing music for film trailers, TV ads, television, film and theatre. He has written and produced music for Universal Production Music, Sony/ATV and Ninja Tune. His work with artists includes genres of soul, folk, acoustic, indie, funk and alternative and in 2010 he received The People's Music Award. He is a member of the Music Producers Guild.
Career
Music production
Hustwit started writing production music for Sony/ATV in 2012. He has since produced for Universal Music (including the Filmic Folk series), Ninja Tune, WestOne, BMG and Audiosocket.
Theatre and stage
Working with the National Theatre, he worked as musical director for the Olivier nominated This House (2013) alongside Oscar winner Stephen Warbeck. He later went on to compose the music for 'Consensual' by Evan Placey Macbeth (2014) with the National Youth Theatre and was the associate musical director for Rupert Goold's production of (2014) at the Almeida Theatre.
Television and film
His TV work includes the score for the BBC1 documentary The Week The Landlords Moved In (2017), and Yonderland 3 Christmas Special (2016) on Sky One. Other commissions include the score for Lucky Chicken (2016) a silent comedy directed by Gulliver Moore, The Newboy (2014) feature film directed by Christine Lalla and compositions for Channel 4's One Born Every Minute with Dragonfly TV and Film Productions. Other commissions include Talkback, Firecracker and Shine for programming on BBC1, BBC3 and Channel 4.
Stage productions
*This House; The Garrick Theatre. (2017)
*This House; Minerva Theatre, Chichester. (2016)
*Consensual; National Youth Theatre. (2014)
*Merchant of Venice; Almeida Theatre. (2014)
*Macbeth; National Youth Theatre. (2014)
*This House; National Theatre. (2013)
Film and television
*The Week the Landlords Moved In BBC1 (2017)
*Lucky Chicken Sheriff's Office Films (2016)
*Unsafe Sex and the City Series 2. Firecracker: BBC 3 (2014)
*One Born: Plus Size Mums Dragonfly: Channel 4 (2013)
*One Born: Twins and Triplets Dragonfly: Channel 4. (2013)
*Fanny and Friends Fremantle Media: Channel 4 (2012)
*Strictly Baby Disco Boundless: Channel 4 (2012)
Advertising
Hustwit produced the music for Xylem's Water Heroes FC water awareness campaign (2022), in conjunction with Manchester City F.C., Manchester City W.F.C. and New York City F.C..
Trailer music
Hustwit has had music featured in trailers including series Make or Break 2, the Netflix series Persuasion starring Dakota Johnson, and The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) World Cup campaign.
Tea for the Voyage is a six-piece Canadian ska band based in Kingston, Ontario. The group has been active in the Ontario and Quebec ska scenes since 2004. The group's music blends elements from ska, reggae, punk/ska, rocksteady and jazz into an eclectic and unique mix.
History
Tea for the Voyage formed in 2003 as a small ska and reggae trio (guitar, bass and drums). By 2006, a three-man horn section of two saxophones and one brass had been added, bringing the total number of musicians in the group to six.
Since 2006, the band has performed throughout Ontario and Quebec, and has shared the stage with notable artists such as The Planet Smashers, GrimSkunk, Chris Murray, Big D and the Kids Table, One Night Band, The Flatliners and The Johnstones. In 2007 Tea for the Voyage recorded their first full-length album, at Summit Sound in Westport, Ontario. The self-titled release consists of twelve tracks and was released on June 24, 2007.
During the summer of 2007, the band's track "Toast" was used by skateboard company Concrete Wave as the theme for their 2007 Evolutions DVD.
In spring 2009, Tea for the Voyage released their second full-length album "" independently. It was recorded at Long Shot Record's recording facility in Kingston, Ontario. The release contains 10 original tracks and was released on March 15, 2009.
History
Tea for the Voyage formed in 2003 as a small ska and reggae trio (guitar, bass and drums). By 2006, a three-man horn section of two saxophones and one brass had been added, bringing the total number of musicians in the group to six.
Since 2006, the band has performed throughout Ontario and Quebec, and has shared the stage with notable artists such as The Planet Smashers, GrimSkunk, Chris Murray, Big D and the Kids Table, One Night Band, The Flatliners and The Johnstones. In 2007 Tea for the Voyage recorded their first full-length album, at Summit Sound in Westport, Ontario. The self-titled release consists of twelve tracks and was released on June 24, 2007.
During the summer of 2007, the band's track "Toast" was used by skateboard company Concrete Wave as the theme for their 2007 Evolutions DVD.
In spring 2009, Tea for the Voyage released their second full-length album "" independently. It was recorded at Long Shot Record's recording facility in Kingston, Ontario. The release contains 10 original tracks and was released on March 15, 2009.
Vortex electrowinning is an electrowinning technology developed by one of the founders of Electrometals Mining (later to become emew Corporation) trying to develop an efficient copper powder production method. It was discovered that there were very significant improvements in metal recovery rates and selectivity as a result of the high flow rate and vortex design enhancing mass transfer in the cell. In contrast, traditional electrowinning involves placing an anode and cathode in a bath of slowly circulating or stagnant electrolyte, where metal ions gradually diffuse to the cathode surface for plating.
History
In 1992 Neil Barr, Robert Dedenus, and Patrick Treasure pioneered the vortex electrowinning technology and registered the world's first patent on the process. One of the original inventors (Patrick Treasure) founded Euralba Mining which was later to become Electrometals Mining and after that emew Clean Technologies in order to develop and commercialize the technology. Over the next decade, there were technological innovations, including nickel recovery and metal powder production, leading to the establishment of commercial plants in the U.S. and Chile.
During this period, the company developed new technologies for metal recovery, including innovative solutions for silver recovery from cyanide and next-generation copper plants, establishing itself as an industry leader.
In 2000, a patent was issued for powder extraction from metal-rich solutions using an electrowinning cell. The first fully automated silver electrowinning cells were based on this patent which uses the electrolyte to flush high purity silver crystals from the cell at regular intervals.
Application
The technology was patented in China by Ke Fei in 2009 and has been adopted by others such as Electramet in the USA as an effective method to recover copper and other metals from solution as a high-quality metallic product.
There are now many established applications for the technology for producing copper, silver, tin, nickel, gold, and other metals efficiently and safely with no toxic gases or mists in the working environment.
Copper Recovery
Vortex electrowinning technology has advanced the process of copper electrowinning by enhancing traditional methods used to recover copper from acidic solutions.
Typically, copper is recovered by applying an electric current to plate the metal onto a cathode from a slowly moving or stagnant electrolyte tank. In comparison, vortex electrowinning uses high flowrate to improve mass transfer rates, allowing recovery of high-purity copper, even from low-concentration solutions (<5 g/L) and feeds containing mixed metals and contaminants.
This technology also assists in copper concentration control and electrolyte purification in copper refineries. As copper dissolves at the anode faster than it deposits onto the cathode, electrowinning cells play a crucial role in maintaining copper levels and removing impurities in a copper refinery tankhouse. Cell design in vortex electrowinning reduces working capital requirements, eliminates hazardous gas formation, and enhances impurity management, as seen in operations like those at Hindustan Copper Limited.
Precious Metal Recovery
High mass tansfer flow cells can also produce high-purity metal powders at high efficiceny for precious metals such as silver, gold, and palladium. These systems, designed for the recovery of metals from solutions with low metal concentrations, employ higher current densities and lower flow rates. Metal powders are automatically harvested through a flush process, optimizing recovery efficiency.
The closed design of these systems ensures greater security in precious metal recovery applications, reduces losses, and improves metallurgical accounting. In addition to precious metals, this technology is also employed for the production of specialty powders, including electrolytic copper and copper arsenide.
Nickel Recovery
Vortex electrowinning technology has also been applied in the recovery of high-purity nickel cathodes from various feed sources, including wastewater treatment sludges and spent nickel solutions. This method ensures high efficiency and purity in nickel recovery, making it suitable for multiple industrial applications. The enclosed design of the cell eliminates the formation of acid and nickel mist, contributing to safer working conditions.
In many cases, vortex electrowinning is combined with Ion Exchange (IX) or Solvent Extraction (SX) techniques to allow for the selective removal of nickel from different solutions or sludges. The nickel is then recovered as a high-purity cathode that may be sold commercially or recycled without additional refining. The process can be customized based on the feed stream’s composition and volume, offering flexibility in nickel recovery operations.
Summary
Vortex electrowinning technology provides advanced metal recovery solutions for a range of applications, including copper, silver, tin, nickel, and precious metal extraction. Key features of the technology include enhanced mass transfer rates and modular cell designs, which enable efficient recovery from low-concentration solutions. These systems offer an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option for industries seeking sustainable metal recovery methods.
History
In 1992 Neil Barr, Robert Dedenus, and Patrick Treasure pioneered the vortex electrowinning technology and registered the world's first patent on the process. One of the original inventors (Patrick Treasure) founded Euralba Mining which was later to become Electrometals Mining and after that emew Clean Technologies in order to develop and commercialize the technology. Over the next decade, there were technological innovations, including nickel recovery and metal powder production, leading to the establishment of commercial plants in the U.S. and Chile.
During this period, the company developed new technologies for metal recovery, including innovative solutions for silver recovery from cyanide and next-generation copper plants, establishing itself as an industry leader.
In 2000, a patent was issued for powder extraction from metal-rich solutions using an electrowinning cell. The first fully automated silver electrowinning cells were based on this patent which uses the electrolyte to flush high purity silver crystals from the cell at regular intervals.
Application
The technology was patented in China by Ke Fei in 2009 and has been adopted by others such as Electramet in the USA as an effective method to recover copper and other metals from solution as a high-quality metallic product.
There are now many established applications for the technology for producing copper, silver, tin, nickel, gold, and other metals efficiently and safely with no toxic gases or mists in the working environment.
Copper Recovery
Vortex electrowinning technology has advanced the process of copper electrowinning by enhancing traditional methods used to recover copper from acidic solutions.
Typically, copper is recovered by applying an electric current to plate the metal onto a cathode from a slowly moving or stagnant electrolyte tank. In comparison, vortex electrowinning uses high flowrate to improve mass transfer rates, allowing recovery of high-purity copper, even from low-concentration solutions (<5 g/L) and feeds containing mixed metals and contaminants.
This technology also assists in copper concentration control and electrolyte purification in copper refineries. As copper dissolves at the anode faster than it deposits onto the cathode, electrowinning cells play a crucial role in maintaining copper levels and removing impurities in a copper refinery tankhouse. Cell design in vortex electrowinning reduces working capital requirements, eliminates hazardous gas formation, and enhances impurity management, as seen in operations like those at Hindustan Copper Limited.
Precious Metal Recovery
High mass tansfer flow cells can also produce high-purity metal powders at high efficiceny for precious metals such as silver, gold, and palladium. These systems, designed for the recovery of metals from solutions with low metal concentrations, employ higher current densities and lower flow rates. Metal powders are automatically harvested through a flush process, optimizing recovery efficiency.
The closed design of these systems ensures greater security in precious metal recovery applications, reduces losses, and improves metallurgical accounting. In addition to precious metals, this technology is also employed for the production of specialty powders, including electrolytic copper and copper arsenide.
Nickel Recovery
Vortex electrowinning technology has also been applied in the recovery of high-purity nickel cathodes from various feed sources, including wastewater treatment sludges and spent nickel solutions. This method ensures high efficiency and purity in nickel recovery, making it suitable for multiple industrial applications. The enclosed design of the cell eliminates the formation of acid and nickel mist, contributing to safer working conditions.
In many cases, vortex electrowinning is combined with Ion Exchange (IX) or Solvent Extraction (SX) techniques to allow for the selective removal of nickel from different solutions or sludges. The nickel is then recovered as a high-purity cathode that may be sold commercially or recycled without additional refining. The process can be customized based on the feed stream’s composition and volume, offering flexibility in nickel recovery operations.
Summary
Vortex electrowinning technology provides advanced metal recovery solutions for a range of applications, including copper, silver, tin, nickel, and precious metal extraction. Key features of the technology include enhanced mass transfer rates and modular cell designs, which enable efficient recovery from low-concentration solutions. These systems offer an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option for industries seeking sustainable metal recovery methods.