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Seadrill Secures Long-Term Contract from Statoil for Ultra-Deepwater Drill Rig

Seadrill has received a four year deal from Statoil, which is a global energy firm, for the West Hercules ultra-deepwater drill rig to operate in harsh surroundings.

14 Sep 2011

NovaGold Mobilizes Drill Rig to Marifil's San Roque Project

NovaGold Resources has informed Marifil Mines that is moving a drill rig to the San Roque project in a few days.

From NovaGold Resources Inc. 14 Sep 2011

Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance to Showcase New GeoSpec2 NMR Core Analyzer at SCA Annual Symposium

Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance will showcase the new GeoSpec2 NMR Core Analyzer at the SCA Annual Symposium in Austin, Texas September 18-23.

From Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance 14 Sep 2011

Vale to Sell Giant Bulk Carriers to China

The Brazilian miner Vale SA is likely to sell its giant bulk carrier ships to China. The world’s largest iron ore producer had commissioned more than a dozen such ships but has decided that it does not want to become a major freight operator.

From Vale 6 Sep 2011

Online Particle Size Monitoring Increases Efficiency of Mineral Processing Operation

A new publication co-authored by experts from Malvern Instruments and specialist mineral processing technology provider Outotec, examines how minerals processing can be made more efficient and cost-effective by the continuous monitoring of particle size using online laser diffraction analysis.

5 Sep 2011

Demand for Products and Services Utilized in Shale Gas Development

There will be a rise in the demand for the products and services that are employed in the development of shale gas to $52 billion during 2015, as the industrial activity persists in shooting up in the budding Fayetteville, Marcellus, Haynesville shale plays.

31 Aug 2011

Zone Resources Moves Rig to Drill at Labrador Trough Iron Properties

Zone Resources has reported that the Ontario-based Discovery Diamond Drilling has moved a drill rig to the Labrador Trough for commencing the diamond drill program at the Zone Land Package.

31 Aug 2011

Castle Resources Mobilizes Fifth Drill Rig to Granduc Copper Project

Castle Resources is a junior mineral development firm based in Toronto and focuses on advanced and high-quality projects.

19 Aug 2011

ADX Energy Granted Offshore Exploration Permit in Italy

ADX Energy has announced the completion of the award process for the marine exploration permit license d 364 C.R-.AX in Italy. The nearby exploration permit d 363 C.R-.AX is under claim by ADX.

19 Jul 2011

NanoSteel Launches Rebate Program for Joint Hardbanding for Oil and Gas Drill Pipe

The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in coating technologies, today announced a new customer loyalty program that will provide a rebate on the purchase of the company’s Guardian™ alloy materials, utilized as tool joint hardbanding on oil & gas drill pipe.

13 Jul 2011