Mining & Metals News

Dig in for the latest news on mining and metals, related to the extraction and processing of iron ore and coke coal; precious metals, such as gold, silver, diamond and uranium; as well copper, zinc, nickel and titanium; and non-metallic mineral manufacturing. Discover the latest on business intelligence, innovations, partnerships, products and services for the mining and metals industry.

Conros Group Launches an All New Website Design

Conros Group is live on the Internet with a new design and website structure. With new look of the website; Conros believes it will increase its site's readability and efficacy for professionals. - June 26, 2009 - Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd.

Premium Exploration Inc. Clarifies Position with SNS Silver Corp.

Premium Exploration Inc. (TSX-V:PEM) (“Premium” or the “Company”) wishes to clarify the Company’s position with SNS Silver Corp. (“SNS”). On March 2nd 2009, Premium entered into two Letters of Intent (LOI) with SNS Silver Corp., with the intent of entering... - June 22, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.

Premium Exploration Announces Early Drill Start at High-Grade Gold Zone and Confirms True Dip of the Orogrande Shear Zone at Friday-Petsite, Idaho

Premium Exploration, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PEM) ("Premium" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the drilling on the high-grade gold zone commenced ahead of schedule, on June 14th 2009, and has confirmed the true dip of the Orogrande Shear Zone at the Friday-Petsite project in Idaho. - June 20, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.

The Silver Recycling Company Provides Bi-Weekly Status Report

The Silver Recycling Company (TSR - TSX venture) (ETR:YRE) (PINK:TSRCF) is providing its second Default Status Report in accordance with National Policy 12-203: Cease Trade Orders for Continuous DisclosureDefaults ("NP 12-203)- March 6, 2009, the Corporationannounced that it expected there... - June 20, 2009 - The Silver Recycling Company

San Dimas Mexico Gold/Silver Exploration Update

Bold Ventures Inc. (TSX.V: BOL) (“Bold” or the “Company”) and Gary F. Zak reports, that the Company is pleased to report that it has started the exploration program on the recently announced Causas Gold and Silver Project located in the San Dimas District. The Causas project... - June 07, 2009 - Bold Ventures Inc.

TSX-V Accepts Premium Exploration’s Oversubscribed Private Placement

Premium Exploration Inc. (TSX-V:PEM) (“Premium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange of its non-brokered private placement previously announced closed May 27th, 2009. - June 05, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.

IR Pro Communications and The Opportunity Show to Attend the Vancouver 2009 World Resource Investment Conference

The Vancouver 2009 World Resource Investment Conference main speaking halls and workshops have something for everyone including expert analysis and direct investing in the precious metals, commodities and clean energy sectors. This must attend event has over 125 resource companies and over 40... - June 04, 2009 - IR Pro Communications

IndustrialMRO Debuts Its New Metals and Alloys Marketplace and Social Network

The manufacturing and engineering social network site IndustrialMRO.com has launched its new metals marketplace and directory focusing on various steel, iron, aluminum, copper and other metal products. - June 04, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Premium Exploration Private Placement Oversubscribed

Premium Exploration Inc., (TSX-V:PEM) (”Premium”) reports that it anticipates its previously announced private placement may be oversubscribed by approximately $160,000 (1,600,000 units). The original expectation was to raise up to $500,000 (5,000,000 units). The offering will now... - May 29, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.

Matrix Design Group Announces MSHA Approval for Wireless Text Communicator and Opening of West Virginia Office

Matrix Design Group, LLC announced today the Intrinsic Safety approval of its Two-Way Text Communicator (2WC-T) for use with its approved Miner and Equipment Tracking System (METS) in underground coal mines by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration... - May 29, 2009 - Matrix Design Group

Premium Exploration Closes Private Placement

Premium Exploration, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PEM) ("Premium" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement of $673,900 through the offering of 6,739,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.10 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one... - May 29, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.

Liberty Packaging's Intercept Technology™ Packaging Saves JMI 90% on Storage Costs

With materials provided by Liberty Packaging Co., Inc., JMI completed a 28 month study showing that the Intercept Technology™ packaging can save J.M. Industries 90% of its cost to maintain inventory and keep their products spotless. Customers are happy and JMI retains its great reputation in the industry, all due to Intercept Technology's protective corrosion/rust preventive packaging. - May 28, 2009 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.

Cost-Saving Photoanalysis System Measuring Up to Client Expectations

WipWare's photoanalysis equipment is currently being used in thousands of mining, aggregate, agricultural and forestry operations worldwide. By simply taking a photo of the fragmented material in question, WipWare products will analyze the photo and graph the average size of the fragments in the photo. This technology works with pinpoint accuracy and allows for process and quality control optimization. - May 24, 2009 - WipWare Incorporated

American Right of Way Associates Holds Right of Way Training Program

American Right of Way Associates will hold a training class May 23rd, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Agent Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located in... - May 20, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates

Hammersmith Mfg. Introduces The FLEXX-RIGHT®

Hammersmith Mfg. introduces The FLEXX-RIGHT®…a new, dynamic and patent-pending product to the pipeline and utility location and inspection, excavation and site prep industry. The FLEXX-RIGHT® is Flexxible, Safe and Strong. In a groundbreaking assembly of A36 carbon steel and HDPE,... - May 20, 2009 - Hammersmith Mfg

Premium Exploration Signs Geologist & Road Access Contracts for High-Grade Gold Drill Program in Idaho

Premium Exploration, Inc., (TSX-V:PEM) (”Premium”) is pleased to announce it has signed a contract for minor road development to access new drill sites for the Phase-One High-Grade Gold Drill Program at the Friday-Petsite drill target in Idaho, USA. Premium also welcomes Mike Ostenson,... - May 15, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.

inXitu Introduces "BTX" a New Concept in X-Ray Diffraction Analysis

“BTX” a new bencthop XRD/XRF instrument. - May 15, 2009 - inXitu

inXitu’s, TERRA, Field Portable XRD/XRF Instrument Wins GOLD Prize for Innovation at 2009 Pittcon®

TERRA – Rock and Mineral Analyzer. - May 15, 2009 - inXitu

Goldline International, Inc. Becomes the Exclusive Gold and Precious Metals Company of The Mark Levin Show

Precious metals company Goldline International, Inc. becomes sponsor of The Mark Levin Show hosted by Mark Levin, bestselling author of Liberty and Tyranny. - May 09, 2009 - Goldline International, Inc.

In the Company of Sacred Cows: a True Story of Organizational Turnaround

Newly released book "In The Company of Sacred Cows" tells the story of Ottawa based telecom producer Mitel Corporation’s struggle to survive during the last economic downturn – and its dramatic turnaround, led by authors Geoff Smith and Stephen Quesnelle. Together they worked to help the company emerge both competitive and 40 times more profitable. - April 22, 2009 - Sacred Cow Company

Bold Ventures Arranges $200,000 Private Placement

BOLD Ventures Inc. (TSX.V: BOL). (“Bold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it is arranging a private placement of up to 2,000,000 Units (each unit consisting of one share and one warrant) at a price of $0.10 per Unit. Each warrant will be exercisable for a period of... - April 22, 2009 - Bold Ventures Inc.

American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Land Title Training Class

There is a need for trained land title abstractors. It is anticipated the development of the Haynesville Shale will continue for the next two decades. According to local professionals, land title abstractors working in the area of the Haynesville Shale typically earn between $45,000 to $90,000... - April 21, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates

Diamond Blade Dealer Provides Better Online Customer Experience

New DiamondBladeDealer.com website redesign offers same low prices with enhanced features. - April 14, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer

Ashton Capital Group, LLC. Alternative Business Solutions: Bringing Unconventional Financing Methods Into the Mainstream

Ashton Capital Group, LLC (ACG) have been providing financing to start-ups and established businesses for years. ACG are able to provide traditional and alternative financing with a specialty in accounts receivable financing and equipment financing. Unlike traditional banks, ACG are able to provide equipment financing to start-ups and businesses with good to poor credit ratings. - April 07, 2009 - Ashton Capital Group, LLC

MSE Earthstone Resources FZC Acquires 100% Economic Rights of Coal Tenement in Melabouh, Indonesia

Integrated Coal Mining limited, a RPG Group company from India entered into an agreement with MSE Earthstone Resources FZC to jointly explore this tenement. RPG Group has an option to acquire up to 51% economic interest of the mine subject to satisfactory exploration of the tenement. - March 26, 2009 - Earthstone Holdings Ltd

New Maryland Metals, Steel and Alloys Directory Introduced by IndustrialPR

The manufacturing and engineering news site IndustrialPR.net has completed its new metals and alloys buying guide and directory for buyers and suppliers of metals in the state of Maryland. - March 14, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Dr. Müller-Ziller Has Founded with His Competence-Team a Global Expert-Network for the Heat Treating Industry

With immediate effect a central internet-platform for the heat treating industry is available – always when special know-how for new tasks is required, technical problems occur or specific projects for heat treatment have to be solved, unique experts can be engaged worldwide and immediately. - March 13, 2009 - HEATREAT.DE GmbH

Matrix Design Group, LLC Announces MSHA Approval for M3 Proximity Detection System

M3 receives approval for use in underground coal mines. - February 26, 2009 - Matrix Design Group

RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Steel Industry Outlook to 2012

RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Indian Steel Industry Outlook to 2012" to its report gallery. This report highlights the investment scenario of steel consuming industries, including automotive, aerospace and marine, power, telecom and railways. - February 22, 2009 - RNCOS

VisaCenter.ca Resumes Expedited Processing of Visa Applications to Russia

Russian visa applications may now be expedited for Canadians. - February 20, 2009 - RCTC Corporation

Mining Stocks and Gold Stocks Investor Portals Update Directory

Directory Features Gold Stocks, Silver Stocks, Uranium Stocks, Copper Stocks, Zinc Stocks and Precious Metals TSX, TSX Venture, OTC, NASDAQ, AMEX, NYSE, ASX, AIM and other leading Stock Exchanges. - February 19, 2009 - InvestorIdeas.com

Corus Optimizes Production in Continuous Casting with Shapeline’s New 3D-Measurement System.

Shapeline, the Swedish maker of online flatness measurement systems for the steel and metal industry, enters a new application area with successful trials at the Corus Direct Sheet Plant in the Netherlands. - February 14, 2009 - Shapeline AB

CRL Sweden Releases microC-Core; OEM Mesh Drivers for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)

CRL Sweden, specialist of Mesh Software for Wireless Networks, is releasing μC-CORE, a new OEM/ODM Mesh driver for high demanding applications in Wireless Sensor Networks and embedded radio systems requiring performance and robustness. μC-CORE can be seen at the CeBIT fair first week of March where CRL Sweden will attend. - February 12, 2009 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB

Buy American Launched Florida Adhesives and Sealants Buying Guide

IndustrialLeaders.com, publisher of the Buy American trade portal designed to promote US-based manufacturers overseas, has launched its new directory of Florida manufacturers and distributors of adhesives and sealants. - February 01, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com

WEXCO Upgrades Wire EDM Capabilities for Faster More Efficient Production

Wexco announces upgrades on their AGIECUT 350 HSS wire EDM equipment to reduce set up cost and maximize throughput capacity. Wexco’s wire machine is one of a few comparable in size that are located in North America. It gives Wexco a unique and versatile cutting ability on parts such as grooved ID geometries, twin bore extruder barrels and other large complex parts. - January 31, 2009 - Wexco Corporation

UC HUB Mining Update

UC HUB disccusses expansion of Mineral assets and energy exploration. - January 31, 2009 - UC Hub

Convergence Training Launches New MSHA Part 46 Compliancy Website

Convergence Training launches MSHASafetyTraining.com, a new website designed to provide online resources and showcase compliancy tools for MSHA Part 46. - January 23, 2009 - Convergence Training

Intercept Technology Packaging from Liberty Packaging Co., Inc., Protects Inventories and Equipment in the Down Times

Due to recent economic uncertainty, hard decisions are being made by many manufacturing companies to terminate plants and lines due to inactivity or to consolidate operations. Construction companies find their inactive equipment rusting in yards. In these cases, whether the inactive equipment, inventory, and machines are being transported or put into storage, Liberty Packaging's Intercept Technology™ packaging can protect them. - January 21, 2009 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.

On-Site Analysis and LubeTrak Share Their New Options for 2009. Oil Analysis Has Never Been so Easy and Affordable.

New options for 2009 make oil analysis easy and affordable. They now offer a full testing and reporting option for mining, railroad, trucking, industrial, oil & gas and marine applications. - January 13, 2009 - On-Site Analysis

UC HUB Does Gold Mining Due Diligence

UC HUB has done a thorough check on title and lien checks for gold mining properties. - January 11, 2009 - UC Hub

Engineered Software, Inc. Names New COO and VP of Engineering

Engineered Software has taken another prodigious leap forward by appointing new leadership and naming Michael Blondin as the new chief operating officer, and Christy Bermensolo as the new vice president of engineering. Former Vice President of Engineering, Ray Hardee, P.E., will now be operating solely as the chief executive officer for Engineered Software. Both moves are effective immediately. - January 07, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.

Conros Group Expands Capacities

India’s Conros Group is planning to triple its pipe-making capacity. - December 12, 2008 - Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd.

Serov Plant Selects Broner Metals Solutions to Streamline Its Production Processes

Broner Metals Solutions, the world’s leading provider of supply chain planning, scheduling and manufacturing execution systems, specifically for steel and aluminium industries, has been awarded a contract to supply an advanced production management and optimisation solution to “Metallurgical plant named after A.K. Serov” (Serov) in Russia. - December 10, 2008 - Broner Metals Solutions

CRL Sweden Releases Powerful Network Management for Large Scale Mesh Networks

Specialist of OEM Mesh Software Technology for Wireless Networks – CRL Sweden - is releasing a centralized Network Management System (CRL NMS) with a set of sophisticated tools for remote configuration, monitoring, analyzing and security for large scale networks. Network administrators might... - November 21, 2008 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB

RNCOS Releases a New Report- US Steel Industry Outlook

RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “US Steel Industry Outlook” to its report gallery. The latest RNCOS report identifies the growing importance of the US steel industry at global level. The study assesses the present status of steel industry in the US and... - November 21, 2008 - RNCOS

American Right of Way Associates Has Booth at The Haynesville Shale Expo

ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 21st, 2008. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) based out of Fort Worth, Texas. ARWA now... - November 18, 2008 - American Right of Way Associates

FUTEK Enhances Tension & Compression Load Cell

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. is pleased to present the redesigned LCF400 Tension & Compression Load Cell. The new design features structural changes and complete welding which drastically improves this models output symmetry and accuracy. In addition to this, the LCF400 is now available with USB output and metric threads. - November 18, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.