New Gold Announces Approval of El Morro Environmental Impact Assessment

New Gold Inc. announces that authorities in Chile have approved an Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) for the El Morro project in northern Chile. New Gold is a 30 percent joint venture partner in the project, with Goldcorp Inc. (“Goldcorp”), the project developer, holding 70 percent. The granting of the EIA facilitates commencement... 

Lightbridge Corporation Provides More Detailed Background on All-Metal Nuclear Fuel Technology at Roth Capital Partners OC Growth Stock Conference

Lightbridge Corporation the leading innovator of advanced nuclear fuel designs and provider of nuclear energy consulting services to commercial and governmental organizations, today filed an 8-K to disclose new information on its proprietary all-metal fuel technology. The disclosure outlines more detailed safety benefits of the Company’s all-metal... 

High-Temperature Ceramic Coating Protection, by Furnace Mineral Products Incorporated, a Feature of “Industry Today” on Industrialinfo.com

Industrial Info Resources will host special guest Furnace Mineral Products (Stouffville, Ontario) as part of this week’s “Industry Today” webcast. Furnace Mineral Products is a recognized global leader in advanced high-temperature ceramic coatings for the power generation industry. The high-temperature ceramic coatings offered by Furnace... 

IC Potash announces commencement of preparation of the Ochoa Project Prefeasibility Study

IC Potash Corp. is pleased to announce the commencement of the Ochoa Project Sulphate of Potash (“SOP”) Pre-feasibility Study. Through this study and concurrent environmental work, the Company will establish the engineering basisfor the Ochoa Project for mining, processing, and SOP marketing. This announcement complements recent operating... 

Alpha Natural Resources and Massey Energy Agree to $8.5 Billion Combination

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. and Massey Energy Company announced today that they signed a definitive agreement under which Alpha will acquire all outstanding shares of Massey common stock, subject to customary closing conditions including stockholder approval of both companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Massey stockholders will receive, at... 

Alpha agrees to buy Massey Energy for about $7.1 billion

Alpha Natural Resources said on Saturday it agreed to a $7.1 billion deal to buy Massey Energy Co, which was rocked by a deadly coal mining accident last year. The deal — the latest in a wave of consolidation sweeping the industry — creates the second largest U.S. coal miner by market value, holding 110 mines and combined coal reserves of... 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Statement on NTSB Metallurgical Report

This afternoon, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) issued the following statement from President Chris Johns on the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) most recent report in its investigation into the September 9, 2010, natural gas pipeline accident in San Bruno, California: “While additional work still lies ahead to reach... 

Voyager Petroleum Forms Joint Venture Operation to Export Used Motor Oil

Voyager Petroleum Inc. an emerging leader in eco–friendly processing, oil distribution and specialty recycling programs targeting the automotive service center industry, today announced an agreement creating a controlling-interest in a Joint Venture Operation with an international trading firm for the purpose of exporting Used Motor Oil and other... 

Philadelphia University and MAG Establish New Composites Institute to Develop Textile-Based Composites for Industrial Applications

Philadelphia University and MAG are establishing the Philadelphia University MAG Composites Institute for research and development of new textile-based composites that could have wide application in industry, including the aerospace, automotive and energy sectors. The new research institute will be funded in part by $1.1 million from MAG, whose chairman... 

MagneGas Gains Legislative Exposure With Congressman’s Visit, Subsequent Announcement

MagneGas Corporation the producer of a technology that converts liquid waste into a hydrogen-based metal working fuel and natural gas alternative, announced today that Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis visited the Company during the week of January 5th. After receiving a tour and comprehensive demonstration of the Company’s newest Refinery, Congressman...