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Rio Tinto Finalize Sale and Purchase Agreement for Jacobs Ranch Coal Mine

Rio Tinto has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell its Jacobs Ranch coal mine to Arch Coal, Inc. for a total cash consideration of US$761 million. Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary closin...

9 Mar 2009

World's Largest Laser Gears Up for Experiments

Construction of the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world's largest and highest-energy laser system, was essentially completed on Feb. 26, when technicians at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where the laser is located, fired the first full system shot to the center of the NIF target chamber.

8 Mar 2009

First Measurement of Electric Current from Single Molecular Nano Wire

For the first time researchers ) have measured the ability of a single, very long molecular wire to carry electric current. Until now, there were only statistical measurements on a collection of wires a few nanometers long.

8 Mar 2009

PC Technology Successfully Incorporated in Industrial Coating Thickness Measurement Instruments

The new generation FMP handheld range of coating thickness measurement instruments from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd offers a new approach to the coating thickness measurement world and the latest product releases fo...

8 Mar 2009

Aluminium Producer to Close Sheet Rolling Mill in the UK

Novelis
today announced that its aluminum sheet mill in Rogerstone, South Wales, UK,
will cease operations by the end of April.

From Novelis Corp 5 Mar 2009

Potential On-Off Switch for Nanoelectronics

As electronic circuits shrink from finely etched lines in silicon wafers to
nearly elusive proportions, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
(Berkeley Lab) and Columbia University are studying how electrons flow through
a molecular junction-a nanometer scale circuit element that contacts gold atoms
with a single molecule.

5 Mar 2009

Aluminum Extrusion Makes Flourescent Light Lights Safe yo Use in Hazardous Environments

This hazardous location area rated fixture's housing is made with an aluminum
extrusion, making it lighter weight for easier installation.

5 Mar 2009

Dream Car Station and Vibrance Color Collection Attract Attention at Auto Customization Expo

PPG's
Dream Car Station and Vibrance Collection finishes by PPG piqued attendees
interest in new, expressive color trends for automobiles during the 8th China
International Auto Customization Expo.

From PPG Industries Inc. 5 Mar 2009

Applied Materials Highlights Social Responsibility in New Report

Applied Materials,
Inc. released its 2008 Citizenship Report highlighting many aspects
of the Company's corporate social responsibility strategy including business
operations, innovative energy-saving and solar products, supplier clean-tech
initiatives and community involvement.

From Applied Materials Inc 5 Mar 2009

Platinum Group Metals Secure More Funding

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PTM-TSX; PLG-NYSE Alternext US) ("Platinum Group") announces an agreement with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation ("JOGMEC"), an incorporated administrative ins...

5 Mar 2009

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