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DRC Mining Week: "We Believe in This Sector and in This Country"
“There is no doubt that 2016 is a challenging year for the mining sector and therefore, also for the DRC,” says Elodie Delagneau, event director for the upcoming DRC Mining Week that is taking place in June in Lubumbashi, the heart of DRC’s Katanga mining region. She continues:... - April 01, 2016 - DRC Mining Week
Enhance Oil Furnace Efficiency with Tune-Up Service from Mannion Petroleum
Ottawa, ON-based fuel tank experts, Mannion Petroleum are inviting local area homeowners to review their oil furnace tune-up service. The company’s technicians are now helping property owners maximize the performance efficiency of their oil furnaces and reduce future repair costs through... - March 31, 2016 - Mannion Petroleum
Indodrill Establishes Subsidiary in Papua New Guinea
The Indodrill Group is pleased to announce the establishment of Indodrill Papua New Guinea Limited (‘Indodrill PNG’) based out of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Indodrill PNG was recently granted certification to carry out business in Papua New Guinea by the Investment Promotion... - March 23, 2016 - Indodrill Group Holdings Pte Ltd.
Green Alternative Systems Announces Expansion Into CNG and Alternative Fuel Options
A flood of scientific articles point to the dangers greenhouse gases pose to the environment, especially the emissions created by vehicles. Alternative fuel options are more popular than ever, both with the federal government and consumers. - March 19, 2016 - Green Alternative Systems
Dacon Completes Major Pipeline Inspection Project in Tianjin, China
Dacon Inspection Services has successfully completed an Ultrasonic Intelligent Pigging inspection of a pipeline for a global oil company in Tianjin, China. - March 11, 2016 - Dacon Inspection Services Co., Ltd.
eSight Energy to Help Organizations Go Green with ENVI
eSight Energy, developers of the leading eSight energy management software, have launched eSight ENVI, an innovative energy dashboard to display engaging and interactive energy data. The launch strengthens the company’s portfolio of energy management products by offering a universally... - February 27, 2016 - eSight Energy
Mon Valley Integration Expands Services with New Division and Leadership
James Lunden, member/manager of Mon Valley Integration LLC (MVI) is pleased to announce the creation of a new business unit, The MVI Motion Group, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The expansion will add expertise to MVI’s resume of professional electrical engineering services in the specialized... - February 24, 2016 - Mon Valley Integration LLC
Mannion Petroleum Helping Clients Reduce Environmental Impact of Oil Tanks with Expert Underground Oil Tank Removal
Almonte, ON-based specialists for oil tank maintenance work, Mannion Petroleum have recently announced that they’re now helping property owners to remove oil tanks. The company’s underground oil tank removal services are designed to help mitigate environmental issues and ensure that... - February 19, 2016 - Mannion Petroleum
Dacon Launch "Long Range Ultrasonic Testing"
Dacon successfully held Long Range Ultrasonic Testing Grand Opening event with other inspection technology showcases. - February 18, 2016 - Dacon Inspection Services Co., Ltd.
Green Alternative Systems Announces Newly Expanded Facilities That Increase Fleet Propane Conversion Capacity
Green Alternative Systems provides fleet conversion to alternative fuels that saves money and the environment. The popularity of fleet propane conversion throughout 2014 and 2015 prompted Green Alternative Systems to invest a considerable sum of money to increase their conversion capacity. Green Alternative Systems currently operates a dozen facilities in the United States and the newest service center in Chicago is scheduled to come online in 2016. - February 05, 2016 - Green Alternative Systems
Transportation Grants for "Every Kid in a Park," Top Priority for National Parks Foundation Board Member
Ohio Businessman Stephen Hightower to Raise $10 Million for Making National Parks Accessible to Over One-Million African-American Youth, an Extension of “Every Kid In A Park” - January 25, 2016 - Stephen L. Hightower
Mallika Kaekla Takes Over as CEO of Dacon Inspection Services
Dacon Inspection Services, Asia's leading Inspection Services Company, has appointed New CEO. - January 22, 2016 - Dacon Inspection Services Co., Ltd.
CM Labs Simulations Releases Vortex Software Solution 6.6
Powerful new features across the simulation creation workflow, from model import and editing to scene design and replay. - January 20, 2016 - CM Labs Simulations Inc.
Gulf Coast Western Subsidiary Acquires Assets of Orbit Energy Partners with Plans to Develop Large Acreage Position in Southern Louisiana
Dallas-based Gulf Coast Western, LLC announced today its subsidiary, Orbit Gulf Coast Exploration, LLC, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Lafayette, Louisiana-based Orbit Energy Partners, LLC. The acquisition includes proprietary rights and access to hundreds of square miles of 3D seismic data in Southwestern Louisiana, working interests in 13 producing wells and 140 defined drilling locations with approximately 30 million barrels of oil equivalent of total reserve potential. - January 17, 2016 - Gulf Coast Western
Southern Pipeline Services, LLC Acquires New Division
Southern Pipeline Services, LLC (“SPS”) announced that it has acquired Louisiana based Compeaux Construction, a heavy equipment civil contractor founded in 2010, specializing in heavy equipment work. The addition of this business unit expands their strong presence and capabilities for... - January 14, 2016 - Southern Pipeline Services, LLC.
High Growth Expected in Mobile Payments & E-Commerce
The 7th Mobile Money + E-Commerce Summit 2016 will convene on the 28th and 29th of January 2016 in Yangon, Myanmar, bringing together government authorities, industry experts and key private sector partners from in and around Myanmar and the Greater Mekong Subregion to dissect the critical issues, share valuable insights and perspectives, and develop new and practicable solutions to the challenges currently facing these rapidly emerging Asian markets. - January 11, 2016 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Fluitec’s Jo Ameye Receives the ASTM Award of Merit
Highest Award given by ASTM, Jo Ameye becomes ASTM Fellow. - December 22, 2015 - Fluitec
Cameroon’s ENEO CEO Says iPAD Cameroon Was "a Great Platform for Dialogue and Discussions"
“The iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum proved to be a great platform for dialogue and discussions between the various actors in our sector,” says Mr Joel Nana Kontchou, CEO of ENEO Cameroon, the country's state utility. He adds: “I had some very interesting meetings... - December 19, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
CartoPac International, Inc. Has Been Selected by CIO Review for the 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers 2015
Annual list showcases the 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers 2015; CartoPac International, Inc. makes it to CIO Review’s 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers list for its expertise in providing solutions for the Oil & Gas Technology landscape. - December 10, 2015 - CartoPac International, Inc.
White House and National Parks Foundation Targeting African-American Youth with "Every Kid in a Park" Initiative
Ohio Businessman and National Parks Foundation Member Has Partnered with President Obama to Encourage Over One-Million African-American Youth to Experience Our National Parks Across the United States,” An Extension of “Every Kid In A Park” - December 10, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
Organisers of iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in Abuja Call Event “a Huge Boost for the Country’s Mining Sector”
“Gathering all the stakeholders to discuss the challenges and the way forward in Nigeria’s mining sector has been a huge boost in confidence for the industry and mining professionals in the country are very optimistic about the sector’s imminent rejuvenation.” This is... - December 06, 2015 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
Great Dykes Mining Company Announces Bushbuckridge Stainless Steel Project Milestone Pass
US$8 Billion Bushbuckridge Stainless Steel (BBRSS) Macro Beneficiation Project passes Proof of Concept milestone, progresses to next phase. - December 04, 2015 - Great Dykes Mining Company (Pty) Ltd
DRC Mining Week Launched After Hugely Successful iPAD DRC and Katanga Mining Week in October
The organisers of the hugely successful iPAD DRC and Katanga Mining Week have announced that the two longstanding mining events in this country are to merge into one strategic show, namely DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 8-9 June next year. “Thanks to the support of the DRC mining... - December 02, 2015 - DRC Mining Week
ProductionBrokers.com Booming Despite Tough Times in the Energy Sector
ProductionBrokers.com Has Found a Favorable Spot Within the Oil & Gas Industry, with Plans for Long Term Growth. - November 25, 2015 - ProductionBrokers.com
Mannion Petroleum Helping Clients Ensure Their Oil Furnace Reaches Peak Winter Performance Through Latest Service Options
Ottawa, ON-based furnace maintenance specialists, Mannion Petroleum is now offering their service expertise to clients with oil furnace equipment. The company’s oil furnace service specialists have several years’ experience within the marketplace and can ensure that furnace systems are... - November 25, 2015 - Mannion Petroleum
Universal Pumping Inc. Installs Wastewater Pumps for City of Watertown, NY
City of Watertown, NY uses Universal Pumping for Wastewater management pumps. - November 18, 2015 - Universal Pumping
Globeleq Diamond Sponsors at iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum in Yaoundé in December
Globeleq, a leading African independent power producer, is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the inaugural iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum in Yaoundé from 1-2 December. Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will officially open... - November 18, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
Fluitec Strengthens Its Global Sales Force
Fluitec International Appoints Two New Regional Sales Managers and Inside Sales Representative. - November 14, 2015 - Fluitec
200 Mining Experts to Gather for iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in Abuja Next Week
Some 200 mining experts will gather for the inaugural iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in Abuja, Nigeria from 18-19 November as the industry expects to gather momentum in the near future. The upcoming iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in partnership with PwC Nigeria, is regarded as a long overdue strategic... - November 14, 2015 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum: Can Nigeria Expect an Investment Boom in Its Mining Sector?
“Nigeria is perhaps the last remaining frontier for mineral investment in the region. With the wide occurrence of minerals and a history of mineral production, Nigeria presents a rare opportunity for serious investors and that opportunity is worth exploring.” This is according to... - November 07, 2015 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
Quantum Technology Sciences Partners with Centremis Security & Hosts Intrusion Detection Demo
Quantum Technology Sciences has partnered with physical security integrator Centremis Security to offer seismic-acoustic sensor technology for surveillance and intrusion detection. The companies will host a hands-on technology demonstration on November 11, 2015 in Columbus, Texas. - November 05, 2015 - Quantum Technology Sciences
iPAD Cameroon Launches in Yaounde in December as Cameroon Emerges as the Next Power Investment Destination in Central Africa
Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will officially open the inaugural iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum on 1 December as more than 200 utility experts, financiers and prospective investors gather in Yaoundé to focus on... - November 05, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
Mannion Petroleum Providing Full Service Suite for GENSETS
Ottawa, ON-based experts for fuel tank installation and maintenance services, Mannion Petroleum has recently announced it’s now offering a full service suite for GENSET operators and/or property management companies. - November 04, 2015 - Mannion Petroleum
New CorDEX Portable, Intrinsically Safe Lighting Solutions Transform Market with Best in Class Functionality, Zone 1 Interchangeable Battery Pack and Renowned Ruggedness
CorDEX GENESIS FL4700 portable work light and GENESIS FL4725 lanterns are ATEX certified for Zone 1 IIC T4 hazardous locations and are powered by the revolutionary EXIS 740 interchangeable, hot swappable battery pack meaning a simple change of battery right there in the hazardous area for virtually unlimited runtime. - November 03, 2015 - CorDEX Instruments Ltd
Asteroid Initiatives LLC “Pixie” Spacecraft Swarm Probes Selected for Study Phase in Asteroid Defense Test
Asteroid Initiatives LLC “Pixie” Spacecraft have been selected for consideration in the European Space Agency Asteroid Impact Mission, part of the ESA / NASA “AIDA” planetary defense test. Pixies, tiny 40 gm (1.4 oz) femtospacecraft, would be used to instrument the moon of the Didymos asteroid in preparation for a high velocity impact by the US DART spacecraft. - November 03, 2015 - Asteroid Initiatives LLC
GGP’s Water-Tek® Wins 2015 ICIS Innovation Award
Advanced technology awarded Best Benefit to the Environment and Sustainability - October 29, 2015 - Global Green Products
Randgold Resources and Tenke Fungurume Big Winners at this Year’s DRC Mining Industry Awards at iPAD DRC
Randgold Resources Limited CEO Dr Mark Bristow was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the DRC Mining Industry Awards during a sold-out gala dinner ceremony on Thursday evening in Kinshasa. - October 18, 2015 - iPAD DRC
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC - Update Central America, Bimbo Foods
Over the last three months Bimbo Foods has been testing the ECO-2 unit on its smaller fleet of delivery trucks in Central America. Results were successful, 8%+ in fuel savings. - October 18, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
The Other Side of the Volkswagen Scandal: THEnergy Sees Increasing Pressure on Remote Hotels and Resorts to Replace Diesel with Solar and Wind Energy
Solar and wind can considerably lower health risks for tourists and employees at luxury resorts. At the same time, substantial electricity-cost savings are possible through solar and wind power. - October 17, 2015 - Dr. Thomas Hillig Energy Consulting
eSight Again Named Energy Management "Leader" in Independent Report
As part of a report from independent analyst firm Verdantix, eSight energy management software has been named a ‘Leader’ among the 27 software solutions included in the study. The comprehensive survey, which compares energy management software solutions based on 130 functionality and... - October 17, 2015 - eSight Energy
Mining Invasion Expected in Lubumbashi Next Week as Katanga Mining Week Kicks Off
Hundreds of mining professionals, global partners, investors and suppliers will descend on Lubumbashi next week for the annual Katanga Mining Week at the Grand Karavia from 20-21 October. The mining community will gather to focus on the local challenges of the province as the copper and cobalt mining hub. - October 15, 2015 - Katanga Mining Week
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC to Share Their Knowledge on How to Reduce Carbon Pollution & Save Fuel at the Ft. Lauderdale Florida International Trade & Cultural EXPO
On October 12th through October 16, 2015, ECO Fuel Systems will be exhibiting solutions to reduce Fuel Consumption and Carbon Pollution. - October 10, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Finalists Announced in DRC Mining Industry Awards
Ivanhoe Mines, Tiger Resources and Tenke Fungurume are just some of the leading names in mining that have been nominated for the DRC Mining Industry Awards which will be announced at the gala dinner ceremony during iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba on 15 October in Kinshasa. The awards will take place for the second time and celebrate the top people and projects in the sector. - October 09, 2015 - iPAD DRC
Viscount Announces Drill Contract and Mobilization at Cherry Creek Nevada
Viscount Mining Corp. is pleased to report that it has begun mobilizing for the 2015 Phase 1 drilling program at its flagship Cherry Creek Nevada Property. - October 06, 2015 - Viscount Mining Corp.
iPAD DRC Diamond Sponsor Ivanhoe Mines Says "This is the Best Time for Mines to Invest and Seek Operational Efficiencies to Remain Competitive"
Mr. Louis Watum, Managing Director, Ivanhoe Mines DRC, says "Now is the time to invest and to look for ways to improve our respective operational efficiencies in order to stay competitive.” - September 30, 2015 - iPAD DRC
KPC Group Are Increasing Exploration for Oil and Gas in Africa
The rise in seismic surveys in the region opens the possibility of increasing future exploration activity for many companies not yet active in the area. - September 29, 2015 - KPC Group
Ohio Businessman to Bring United Soccer League (USL) to Cincinnati
Stephen L Hightower and Partners Have Acquired American Football Club FC Cincinnati, The USL’s 26th Franchise, to Begin Play in Downtown’s Nippert Stadium in 2016. - September 21, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
Indodrill Contributes Rig to World Class Mine Training Facility
Tuesday, 8th September saw the opening ceremony for a US$2 million Underground Mine Training Environment situated at the Site Skills facility within the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines. The Indodrill Group is proud to have provided a new Sandvik DE150 Underground Rig as its contribution... - September 20, 2015 - Indodrill Group Holdings Pte Ltd.
Lubumbashi Prepares for Katanga Mining Week: Free Workshops, New Technologies, High-Level Conference
The DRC’s mining community, as well as global partners, investors and suppliers, will meet up for the sixth edition of Katanga Mining Week at the Grand Karavia in Lubumbashi from 20-21 October. The event will focus on the local challenges of the province as the hub of copper and cobalt mining... - September 18, 2015 - Katanga Mining Week
Centurion Terminals Breaks Ground on Processing and Storage Facility at Port of Brownsville
The Port of Brownsville welcomed its new tenant, Centurion Terminals (www.CenturionTerminals.com), at the company’s groundbreaking Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Centurion Terminals, LLC is a premier provider of crude transportation, storage and processing. With its strategically located crude terminals in the Permian Basin and along the Gulf Coast at the Port of Brownsville, Centurion is able to offer a full crude logistics solution. - September 14, 2015 - Centurion Terminals, LLC