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Our dedicated news department gathers news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the stainless steel industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the manufacturer, supply and use of corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs).
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Ecometals appoints CFO

Ecometals Ltd, a Canadian-listed mineral exploration and development company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Robertson as the company's Chief Financial Officer, effective as of 1 January 2009.

Victory Nickel acquires

Victory Nickel has completed its acquisition of fellow Canadian-based Independent Nickel, after the transaction was approved by Independent shareholders on 23 December 2008.

Canada: Solara drills well

Solara Exploration Ltd has announced that it is currently tieing-in an operated natural gas well for production in the Provost area of Alberta, Canada.

Bucking Horse resignations and appointment

Bucking Horse Energy Inc., an oil and gas exploration and production company focused in SW Wyoming, US, has announced the resignation of Clifford V Adams as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operational Officer and Anthony Gale as Senior VP of Operations.

EPA raises concerns

The US Environmental Protection Agency is raising concerns about a proposed 36in pipeline and LNG terminal in Coos County, namely that one of the routes under consideration - through Coos Bay - could harm aquatic species.

GeoPetro acquires treatment plant

GeoPetro Resources Co. has announced the acquisition of a natural gas treatment plant and related gas gathering pipelines and related facilities from Madisonville Gas Processing LP (MGP).

Closure funds titanium project

Medallion Resources Ltd has announced the closure of two non-brokered Flow-Through private placements of the company's shares.

OceanWorks relocates

OceanWorks International, a subsea technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of manned / unmanned subsea systems and specialized equipment for military, oil and gas, scientific, and other marine markets, has announced the relocation and expansion of their Canadian office to a brand new 37,000sq/ft facility in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

New No.4 AP production line

Acerinox, in its subsidiary, North American Stainless (Kentucky, USA) has started up the new No.4 AP production line.

USA: nuclear power plant

A construction contract has been signed for a new nuclear power plant in the USA.