Xstrata's Eland mine in South Africa hit by strikes
Reuters.co.uk Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:42 AM PDT
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Workers at Xstrata's Eland platinum mine in South Africa have embarked on an illegal strike, leaving the plant operating on skeleton staff, a spokesman said on Monday, the latest in a wave of wildcat walkouts in the platinum sector. Related Stories Terra Firma plans up to $5 billion energy fund - source UBS's revamp efforts hampered by internal strife - sources Chrysler ... |
Renewable Energy Roundup
Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:40 AM PDT
THE GREENEST TRANSPORTATION -- Ian Meredith of Austin, age 12, rides atop “Bingo,†who is led by Russell Hutton of Yee Haw Ranch Outfitters. Hutton brought Bingo to Fredericksburg to help kick off the 12th Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair, held Saturday and Sunday at Marktplatz. In spite of the rains, organizers noted a good turnout for the event which drew attendees from around ... |
NOR - Proxy Rights at Extraordinary General Meeting
wallstreet:online AG Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:37 AM PDT
Stavanger, 8 October 2012 Ståle Kyllingstad, Chairman of the Board of Norwegian Energy Company ASA (the "Company"), has in connection with the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company on 26 October 2012, so far received proxy … |
Ministers Challenged Over Green Energy Policy
Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:36 AM PDT
Plans for green energy are under threat of losing investment because of confused Government policy, some of Britain's best known companies have warned.Fears have been voiced after it emerged letters have ... |
Canadian minister calls on Ashwani Kumar
New Kerala Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:33 AM PDT
Canadian Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver, accompanied by a high level delegation including the Canadian High Commissioner to India, called on Ashwani Kumar, Minister of State for Planning, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, on Monday in New Delhi to discuss India’s planning perspective in advancing Canada’s energy perspectives. |
Find the cheapest gas prices near you
Daily Telegraph Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:32 AM PDT
Gas and electricity prices vary across the UK so cheapest advertised deal may not be the cheapest gas prices or electricity prices in your area. The only way to be sure is to do a quick energy price comparison. |
Powering Half the World with Wind by 2030
Renewable Energy World Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:31 AM PDT
Last year, nearly 200,000 wind turbines met 2.5 percent of global energy needs. These numbers are impressive, but wind energy has the potential to pack an even bigger punch â€" according to a new study, wind could power half the world with clean energy by 2030. |
Under the Election-Season Radar, Signs of Bipartisan Support for Clean Energy
Renewable Energy World Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:31 AM PDT
I'm not optimistic that our nation's clean-energy future will suddenly turn into the campaign issue that it should be. But looking beyond the November 6th election, I've seen some recent signs that a more bipartisan push for clean-tech growth might be possible. |
Creating a Hybrid Hydro-Wind System on a Spanish Island
Renewable Energy World Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:30 AM PDT
The island of El Hierro, a part of the Canary Islands chain off the coast of Spain, is implementing a hybrid hydroelectric and wind plant to meet its energy needs using renewable sources. This facility integrates a pumped-storage plant with 11.32 MW of generating capacity and 6 MW of pumping capacity with an 11.5 MW wind farm. Working together, the two technologies will help create reliable ... |
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