US opens first biodiesel pipeline
Pipeline company Kinder Morgan Energy Partners has announced the first successful commercial shipment of biodiesel to be transported through a pipeline in the US. New Focus on Nuclear website
As of 3 July 2009 KCI Publishing’s Focus on Nuclear website has been revamped, offering its readers a more up-to-date look. USA: natural gas discovery
San Leon Energy has reported a significant discovery of natural gas in the Palo Pinto County, Regular (Gas) Field, District 07B, Texas, which will produce at commercial rates. San Leon holds a 25% interest in the first well, Nichols # 1, which is operated by McCown Engineering and will have an 80% interest in the remaining three wells to be drilled in this field. METALFORM Mexico continues as planned
The Precision Metalforming Association, The American Welding Society, The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and The Society of Manufacturing Engineers have announced that their show in Mexico, scheduled for 2-4 June 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico, will continue as planned. MIM wins awards
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) was a winner at the 2009 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation. 
White Mountain Titanium Corp. has entered into an agreement with SGS Lakefield to complete the Stage 2 pilot plant test work program. 
The Nickel Institute1, the body that represents 90% of the world's nickel producers, has announced a change in focus that will result in a modification of its organisational structure. 
AMCI, headquartered in Terryville, Connecticut, has developed a family of IP67 rated, stainless steel resolver transducers. 
Metal recycler Sims Metal Management has acquired US-based Fairless Iron & Metal, a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous recycler. 
Sherritt International, of Toronto, Canada, has finalized arrangements with its partners on the Ambatovy nickel project in Madagascar, who will provide loans to fund Sherritt's share of the remaining capital spending on the project.