Tasman drilling update from Norra Karr REE project, Sweden

February 24, 2010 Filed Under: Rare Earth Elements  
Tasman drilling update from Norra Karr REE project, Sweden

Tasman Metals Ltd. Mr Mark Saxon, President and CEO, provides an update on developments regarding the Company’s 100% owned Norra Karr Rare Earth Element (REE) project. The drill program currently underway is nearing its conclusion with approximately 80 per cent of the program completed. In addition, a collaborative research project has been initiated, under the guidance of renowned REE expert... 

Ventyx Releases 2009 U.S. Coal Industry Map

September 15, 2009 Filed Under: Coal Mining  
Ventyx Releases 2009 U.S. Coal Industry Map

Ventyx®, the world’s largest private software, data and advisory services provider to the energy and utility industry, today announced the release of the new 2009 U.S. Coal Industry Map, providing the industry’s most comprehensive view of this vital sector of the U.S. energy industry. Utilizing data from the industry-leading Ventyx Velocity Suite energy intelligence solution, the 2009... 

Fronteer Reports 87.5% Uranium Recovery From Aurora’s Pilot Plant Testing

June 23, 2009 Filed Under: Uranium Mining  
Fronteer Reports 87.5% Uranium Recovery From Aurora's Pilot Plant Testing

Aurora Energy Resources, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fronteer Development Group Inc., announce that pilot plant leaching and resin-in-pulp (“RIP”) extraction tests on the Michelin and Jacques Lake uranium deposits in Labrador (the “Michelin Project”) provide strong support for the project’s viability and production potential. Highlights from the pilot plant and bench... 

Cavitation Technologies, Inc. Filed a Patent for Rapid Modification of Crude Oil

January 7, 2009 Filed Under: Oil and Gas  
Cavitation Technologies, Inc. Filed a Patent for Rapid Modification of Crude Oil

Cavitation Technologies, Inc. has filed a patent for rapid modification of crude oil. It is proven that cavitation in fluids provide superior mixing and may significantly accelerate rates of chemical reactions and processes. By applying this concept to oil refining industry the company was able to increase the efficiency of refining crude petroleum to gasoline, kerosene, diesel, jet fuel and other... 

ExxonMobil Technology Yields Worlds Largest LNG Carrier

December 17, 2008 Filed Under: Oil and Gas  

Exxon Mobil Corporation’s technology leadership in liquefied natural gas or LNG has resulted in an industry breakthrough in carrier design and size, enabling the more efficient transport of natural gas to markets throughout the world. The recent completion of the world’s first Q-Max LNG carrier, named ‘Mozah,’ marks a step change in LNG shipping by reducing transportation cost, while improving... 

Whitewater Mining Corporation Signs Letter of Intent for Coal Mining Concession in Colombia

December 2, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Whitewater Mining Corporation, a junior exploration company who is acquiring and developing mining concessions in Latin America, has just signed a Letter of Intent for a 10,000 hectare thermic coal mining concession in Valledupar, Cesar in Colombia. The concession in an area with large bituminous coal reserves of excellent quality. Its preliminary evaluation has also shown mining potential in gold,... 

GE, Sasol Sign Service Agreement for New Power Project That Could Help Ease South Africas Energy Crisis

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Oil and Gas  

GE Energy announced today that it has signed a 15-year service agreement with South African oil and gas company Sasol. Under the agreement, GE Energy will provide around-the-clock monitoring and diagnostics of Sasol’s new power plant in Secunda, which could help ease South Africa’s energy crisis. South Africa, which has Africa’s largest economy, is in the grip of an electricity supply crunch.... 

Asia-Pacific Surpassed North America As The World’s Primary Oil Consuming Region In 2007

October 20, 2008 Filed Under: Oil and Gas  

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Asia-Pacific Oil & Gas Sectors : A Company and Industry Analysis (August 2008)” report to their offering. This report updates the previous Asia-Pacific oil and gas report, focusing on the markets in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea Current Environment – Key Points - Crude oil prices rose 66% from... 

Coal Demand in India to Grow at a CAGR of 7.58% in the Next Two Years

October 16, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Indian Coal Industry” report to their offering. India is the third-largest producer and consumer of coal in the world. With proven reserves of 257.38 billion (Bn) tonnes, coal is one of the most abundant sources of energy in the country. In 2007, coal accounted for 51 percent of the primary energy consumed in the country. The coal... 

Dubai World forms Dubai Natural Resources World

October 5, 2008 Filed Under: Oil and Gas  

In response to tremendous growth opportunities in global natural resources business sector, Dubai World today announced the formation of a new business unit, Dubai Natural Resources World, designed to explore new long-term investment avenues, while contributing positively towards sustainable development. Dubai Natural Resources World will drive the growth of the Group’s interests across the entire...