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BP, Rio Cancel $2 Billion Australian Power Project
Rio Tinto Group, the world's third- largest mining company, and BP Plc, Europe's second-largest oil producer, canceled a plan to build a coal-fired power plant in Australia that would capture and store carbon ... via Peak Oil
BHP Billiton to Buy Anglo Potash for $282 Million to Gain Canada Project
BHP Billiton Ltd. , the largest mining company, agreed to buy Anglo Potash Ltd. for C$284 million to gain access to a project in Canada. via Bloomberg.com
Oxiana Shares Surge in Sydney on Speculation Xstrata May Make Takeover Bid
Oxiana Ltd. , buying Zinifex Ltd. to become the world's second-largest zinc producer, rose the most in seven weeks in Sydney trading amid speculation of a possible takeover offer from Xstrata Plc. via Bloomberg Business News
Communique from Boliden AB's Annual General Meeting, held on 8th May 2008
The dividend is scheduled for disbursal by VPC on 16th May 2008. Withdrawal of the company's own shares The 2007 Annual General Meeting mandated the Board of Directors to buy a maximum of 10 per cent of the ... via PR-inside.com
Mustang Reports Positive Results From Prefeasibility Study at Maskwa Open Pit Nickel Project
"Based on more recent open cycle studies... further improvements to recovery may be available by modifications to the reagent scheme." Mustang Minerals Corp., today announced positive results from the prefeasibility study completed for the Company's Maskwa nickel-copper-platinum group metals project located near Lac du Bonnet Manitoba. via Earth Times
Earnings: Reading-based Carpenter Technology reports $120 million in net income
"Our third-quarter financial results fell short of our original expectations, due to reduced demand in our economically sensitive markets and higher operating costs" Carpenter Technology Corp., Spring Township, on Tuesday reported net income for the third fiscal quarter of $120.0 million or $2.49 per diluted share, compared with $66.6 million or $1.27 per diluted share a ... via Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Higher expenses help cut Cleveland-Cliffs 1Q profit
Iron ore and coal producer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell 49 percent as higher expenses and a one-time charge offset record revenue. via International Business Times
Petaquilla Copper Delivers Arbitration Notice to Teck Cominco
Trading Symbol TSX: PTC VANCOUVER, April 29 /CNW Telbec/ - Petaquilla Copper Ltd. via Canada NewsWire
Corporate boards' pay grows with workload, regulations
"People are not joining boards because of the compensation" After ConAgra Foods' board slashed the company's dividend by 34 percent as part of a restructuring plan, a few shareholders suggested the board should also feel the pain and slash its own pay by roughly one-third. Not surprisingly, the suggestion shareholder Don Hudgens made during the 2006 annual meeting, didn't fly even though former ConAgra chief executive Mike Harper supported that idea. Board chairman Steven Goldstone was quick to defend what ConAgra pays its directors, saying it is difficult to find and keep good people on the board. Read more
Sale of shares to employees
Norsk Hydro ASA`s employees have purchased shares under a general arrangement offered to the employees of Norsk Hydro ASA each year. via Market Wire
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Nucor to set up joint venture with Italy's Duferco
Nucor Corp. said Tuesday it is forming a joint venture with Italy's Duferco S.A. to produce steel beams that will be sold in Europe and North Africa. via WCNC
SAIL signs MoU with BEML for crucial equipment supply
Bangalore, May 12: The Steel Authority of India Limited today signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangalore-based Bharat Earth Movers Limited , for supply of crucial equipment required for the company's ... via Daily India
Gerdau Ameristeel First-Quarter Profit Rises to $163 Million From Year Ago
Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. , the U.S. unit of Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau SA, said first-quarter net income rose to $163 million from $133.5 million a year earlier. via Bloomberg.com
`Ratan Tata among the biggest brain in business'
"Brilliance comes in many forms, whether it is founding a startup that kicks sand in Microsoft's face or creating an affordable car for the developing world. A small number of innovators influence the rest of the influencers in business" New York, May 11: After being chosen as one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine, Ratan Tata of Indian conglomerate Tata Group has been named among the biggest brains in business by ... via Central Chronicle
Three running for Hancock Commissio.....
"If elected, I promise to work hard for the benefit of all citizens of our county." Hancock County Commissioner Danny Greathouse will face two challengers, Joe Barnabei and Mike Chek, for his seat in Tuesday's Democratic primary. via Weirton Daily Times
Fraud trial opens for former Oregon GOP chief
"Craig Berkman went for a whale and his whale was bcIMC" The fraud trial against the former head of the Oregon Republican Party opened with an admission that he used $3.8 million from investors to pay off personal debts and finance his lifestyle. via Statesman Journal
Dispute with AK Steel may cost widow home
"If they made a mistake, it's a purposeful one" A possible miscalculation by AK Steel involving a widow's pension benefits could cost her more than $5,500 a year. via Journal News
OmniSource acquires South Carolina recycler
"Our strength has always been based in the Southeast, and we are now excited to provide regional leadership as part of a larger network of companies" OmniSource Corp. late Thursday announced its $500 million acquisition of Recycle South LLC. via Journal Gazette
Memorial honors CBJ owner McConnell
"I'm going to do whatever it takes to bring an NHL franchise to Columbus." COLUMBUS, Ohio - There were captains of industry, professional athletes, famous coaches, celebrities and even little kids wearing Blue Jackets jerseys and quietly filing into Nationwide Arena on Wednesday ... via Coshocton Tribune
Steel makers offer to cut prices to ease...
New Delhi, May 7: Steel producers today agreed to roll back prices of the alloy after an assurance from the government that it would look into their demand for not imposing duty on steel exports. via Sahara Samay National
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The Australian May 14 2008 12:43AM GMT
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Alcoa-Yadkin Power Generating Division Upgrades to Telvent's OASyS DNA
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L. N. Mittal becomes Arcelors chief
The Hindu May 14 2008 12:00AM GMT
Gold miner Hidalgo buys Fifa Mining, gains African gold site
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Mittal to buy into Indiabulls trust
Times of India May 13 2008 9:48PM GMT
Asian stocks close mostly up as oil price eases
Ein News May 13 2008 9:48PM GMT
General Steel Holdings Sees No Adverse Impact on Its Operations in China Caused by the Recent Earthquake in Sichuan Province
Ein News May 13 2008 9:48PM GMT
Govt may scrap steel export duty
Times of India May 13 2008 9:44PM GMT
Perseus Mining May Have Another Star In The Stable In Cote D'Ivoire
Minesite May 13 2008 9:42PM GMT
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Ein News May 13 2008 9:33PM GMT
Zinifex says expects lower earnings in H2
Steel Week May 13 2008 9:29PM GMT
TEAL president and CEO retires
Mineweb May 13 2008 9:23PM GMT
Linear Metals announces new discovery at Cobre Grande
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TEAL release quarterly update
Mineweb May 13 2008 9:16PM GMT
Tata Steel to maintain reduced prices
Business Standard India May 13 2008 9:12PM GMT
Govt may scrap steel export duty
Business Standard India May 13 2008 9:12PM GMT
Mittal is chairman of ArcelorMittal
Times of India May 13 2008 9:12PM GMT
Tata Steel promises to hold prices
Business Standard India May 13 2008 9:10PM GMT
Lakshmi Mittal to buy 3.9 pc in Indiabulls' Singapore trust
DNA India May 13 2008 9:08PM GMT
World Leading Aluminium Producer Announce Closure of Mexico Operations
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