Aspen Aerogels, the Massachusetts-based developer of the nanotechnology-enabled aerogel blankets, announced today that it will invest heavily in the Oil Sands market, beginning with a new laboratory in Edmonton, set to open in August. “The Oil Sands represents a significant opportunity for Aspen, one that we estimate will represent a $75MM market... 
Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI ) CEO and President Alan J. Gotcher, PhD, will brief the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, June 14 on the important role Altairnano could play in the deployment of alternative energy sources, including those that could be used to power electric automobiles, critical facilities and installations,...
A new industrial training program now offered at Mesabi Range Community & Technical College’s Eveleth campus is aimed at meeting changing mining industry needs, and filling mining job vacancies expected to occur soon.
Industrial technology with mining emphasis is now being offered this fall as a two-year course for an associate of applied...
The construction of a natural gas pipeline to connect Colombia with Venezuela and eventually offer access to markets in Asia will begin next month, officials said Thursday.
Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister Pavel Rondon, speaking on the sidelines of talks between Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez and his Colombian counterpart, Carolina Barco,...
Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for delivery of a new drilling rig system to Eastern Drilling’s West E-Drill project. The contract value is approximately NOK 700 million. The project will start immediately at Aker Kvaerner’s subsidiary Aker Kvaerner MH, with delivery of the drilling equipment package...
Hy-Drive is pleased to announce their upcoming involvement in the 2006, 21st annual Elko Mining Expo, in Elko Nevada. This invitation stems from the very positive results generated by Mining Technologies Inc. (MTI) in its recent testing of Hy-Drive’s Hydrogen Generating System (HGS) units on certain mining equipment as contemplated in the previously...
After a string of fatal accidents in West Virginia and Kentucky, Congress yesterday passed a bill to make coal mining less risky.
In a 381-37 vote, the House endorsed a bill that would require mine operators to put more oxygen supplies underground and move rescue teams closer to mines.
The bill previously won Senate backing and now goes to President...
Fitted with breathing equipment, gas detectors and mining helmets, dozens of coal miners gathered at the Boone County Civic Center in Madison on Thursday.
Teams of a half dozen miners erected wood frames and hung plastic barriers on the wooden gym floor. When they reached certain rooms, labeled with white cards taped to the gym floor, they ”rescued”...
Kennametal Inc., a maker of metal-cutting tools and mining and construction equipment, said Thursday it completed the sale of J&L Industrial Supply to MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. for $349.5 million.
Kennametal’s balance sheet will show a pretax gain of $215 million to $225 million in the second quarter. Earnings per share will be impacted...
Pacific Energy Development and Blast Energy Services Sign Merger Agreement
Pacific Energy Development Corp. (“PEDCO”), a privately-held oil and gas company engaged...
Silvore Fox Updates Progress on Winston Lake and Coxheath
Silvore Fox is pleased to announce that they have received the results of the Geotech Ltd VTEM...
Goldcorp Supports Acquisition Of Primero Mining Corp By Northgate Minerals Corporation
GOLDCORP INC. today agreed to support the proposed transaction by which Northgate Minerals...
Spanish Mountain Announces Closing of $20 Million Financing
Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. announce that it has closed its private placement offering (the...
Sandstorm Gold Acquires a Gold Stream on the Xstrata Operated Bracemac-McLeod Property
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. announce the completion of a gold purchase agreement (the “Agreement”)...