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Nanoparticle-enhanced metals could radically change cars

Scientists at UCLA have found a new way to inject silicon carbide nanoparticles into a molten alloy of magnesium and zinc, resulting a metal nanocomposite that demonstrates "record levels" of stiffness-to-weight and specific strength, and "superior stability" ...

Friday, January 8, 2016

Struggling Queensland Nickel Vows to Pay Workers

The management of embattled miner Queensland Nickel on Thursday said it was doing all in its power to ensure the company remained afloat, despite rumors to the contrary.

Friday, January 8, 2016

Chrome Resources In South Africa Due To Super Volcanoes

According to researchers, South Africa's wealth of valuable natural minerals including diamonds, gold, platinum and chrome is as a result of ancient super volcanoes.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Yingli Green Energy Regains Compliance with NYSE's Continued Listing Requirement

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE: YGE), one of the world's leading solar panel manufacturers, today announced that it was notified by the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") that the Company had regained c...

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Major Fire Breaks out at TS Alloys Factory in Odisha

A major fire broke out in Anantpur village based TS Alloys factory situated in Athgarh, Cuttack district of Odisha late last night, a blast furnace of the steel factory was completely gutted in the accident.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

India's Mineral Production Rises 4.7% in October 2015

The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of October (new Series 2004-05=100) 2015 at 130.0, was 4.7% higher as compared to October 2014. The cumulative growth for the period April-October 2015-16 over the corresponding perio...

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Indonesian Gov Would Postpone Its Concentrate Ban

A few days ago, Sudirman, the minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Department in Indonesia, claimed that the government would relax its regulations on concentrate export but maintain the original ore ban.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Google helps analyze if rooftop solar panels are good deal

The company that lets you compare air fares and translate foreign languages online wants to make it easier to weigh the costs and benefits of installing solar panels on household rooftops.

Thursday, January 7, 2016
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