Solar farm opens in Ontario
Canada's largest solar farm is now producing power in the township of Stone Mills, near Napanee. Vale taken to court over royalties
International Royalty Corp. and minority partner Altius have launched a court challenge against mining giant Vale Inco over alleged underpayment of royalties on the sale of nickel concentrates from the Voisey's Bay mine in northern Labrador, Canada. AK Steel honours women
In recognition of women who have overcome obstacles to make a difference in the lives of others, the AK Steel Foundation is underwriting the inaugural Steel Magnolia Awards – honouring eight women who reside in the vicinity of the company’s corporate headquarters and plant operations. Modal Shop hires Sokolowski
The Modal Shop Inc. has announced the hiring of Frank Sokolowski as the NDT Field Sales Manager for North America. ITP celebrates final construction phase
International Titanium Powder (ITP) officials have celebrated the final phase of construction on its new production facility with highly-produced special ceremonies and animated video tours of the plant for local dignitaries. 
Striking workers at a Vale Inco nickel mine in Sudbury have taken their fight against the miner to Ontario's Labour Relations Board. 
Newfield Exploration Co. and Hess Corp. plan to start drilling in 2010 on a joint exploration venture to exploit gas in Devonian Marcellus shale in NE Pennsylvania. 
Severstal Wheeling, the US’s fourth largest integrated steel producer, has expanded its use of Emerson Process Management’s Smart Wireless technology to improve process, fire safety, and environmental monitoring at its fully integrated, 80in hot strip mill in Mingo Junction, Ohio. 
Harting Inc. of North America has released a new housing series of industrial connectors. 
Greenerd Press & Machine Co. Inc. has built and delivered hydraulic presses to complete three orders, involving machines ranging in capacity from 330tns to 1000tns. All three machines were designed and built at Greenerd’s Nashua, New Hampshire, plant for different US manufacturers.