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Nexan 2009 spending plans

Nexen Inc. is cutting capital spending on oil and gas projects by about 15% to CAN 2.6 billion next year.

CO2 enhanced oil project

An enhanced oil recovery pilot project that has the potential to increase oil production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions is being tested in SW Manitoba, Canada by Tundra Oil & Gas.

Fitzpatrick joins Twin Butte board

David Fitzpatrick, a co-founder of Shiningbank Energy Ltd, has joined the board of Twin Butte Energy Ltd as its chairman.

FNX suspends production

FNX, which mines mainly nickel and copper in Canada's Sudbury Basin, will halt nickel output at its McCreedy West mine and extend the suspension of nickel production at its Levack mine, where it initially halted production in October.

Africo recognized for community service

At London’s Mines and Money Awards Dinner on 3 December 2008, Africo Resources Ltd, a Canadian-based company dedicated to exploring for and developing base metals in Africa, was recognized for its community service in the Katanga Copperbelt, where the company’s major project is located.

Hick appointed by Aeroquest

Aeroquest International Ltd has appointed Mr John Hick to the board of directors of Aeroquest International, effective 5 December 2008.

Oil discovery appraised

Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Corridor Resources Inc. has announced plans to appraise an oil discovery 3km SE of its McCully gas field in southern New Brunswick.

AISI scholarships

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation (AIST Foundation) have announced that applications for the FeMET and StEEL Scholarships are being accepted now through 5 March 2009

Vale Inco cuts production

Vale Inco Ltd is cutting production at its Canadian operations to help deal with a worldwide slide in commodity prices as economies falter.

RTI delays projects

RTI International Metals is delaying a major expansion project in light of the current economic uncertainties and the overall short-term softening in demand for titanium.