Xstrata nickel reaches agreement with union
Xstrata Nickel has announced that the company's Sudbury Operations has reached a tentative agreement for a new Collective Agreement with the United Steelworkers Union Local 2020, which represents Xstrata Nickel's Sudbury office, clerical and technical employees. Stellram 1B turning insert
ATI Stellram has released a new turning geometry for the finish turning of components manufactured from steel and difficult-to-machine materials, such as high-temperature alloys. Stainless steel cord reel
Reelcraft, headquartered in Columbia City, Indiana, has released a stainless steel cord reel designed for applications where corrosion or sanitation is a concern. Belgo Mineira iron mine returns to ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal’s Brazilian division is resuming operations of an iron mine rented to mining company Vale in 2004. International Nickel Ventures changes name
International Nickel Ventures Corp.’s board of directors has approved the change of the company's name to INV Metals Inc. 
A new line of universal Type 27 unitized abrasive wheels for grinding, blending, and polishing stainless-, mild steel, and aluminum is being introduced by Rex-Cut Products Inc. of Fall River, Massachusetts, US. 
First Point Minerals Corp. has reported the discovery of nickel-iron alloy on its 100%-owned Klow property. 
Chevron Corp. has announced that it will build a solar power plant near a mine that a subsidiary operates in New Mexico. 
Judges have now narrowed entries to five university teams to compete in the finals of the Student Titanium Pedestrian Bridge Design Competition sponsored by the Defense Metals Technology Center (DMTC) and The University of Akron.