Archive for December, 2009

S.Africa's coal port expansion delayed

It is reported that South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) has again delayed the commissioning date for a capacity expansion to 91 million tonnes from 76 million to the first quarter of 2010.

China Seizing The Moment?

China’s promises to clean up its act on a clean climate could well go up in smoke and add to the sooty blanket of smog that lines most cities. The country churns out 3 new coal-fired generating plants every week.

Westcore starts Drilling Program near Hudson Bay

Westcore Energy Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:WTR) today announced the initiation of the winter drilling program on its Hudson Bay North property, located immediately north of Goldsource Mines Inc.’s Border property near Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan.

Freewest & Cliffs Natural agreement amendment

Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) today announced that Freewest and Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF)(PARIS:CLF) have further amended their previously-announced Arrangement Agreement.

Alternative Fuel Technologies update on Army Contract

Alternative Fuel Technology, LLC, a 100% owned subsidiary of Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AFTC), reported today that the companies have been competitively selected for negotiation and possible award by the U.S. Army for a Phase 2 SBIR project. Alternative Fuel Technology, will apply materials technology and other lessons learned during the development of their well known DME common rail fuel system.

Goldsource starts Drilling on Manitoba Coal Permits

Goldsource Mines Inc. (TSX VENTURE:GXS)(FRANKFURT:G5M) today reported that the company has received all necessary approvals to begin its exploration work program on its 44,670 hectares of Coal-Quarry Permits in Manitoba and drilling is scheduled to begin immediately.

Kent Exploration's plan of work

Kent Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KEX) today reported that the company has received a Plan of Work approval for the Company’s proposed diamond drill program on the Gnaweeda Gold Project in the northern Murchison Province of Western Australia.