Canasia Industries: Reed Lake Drilling Now Underway

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Canasia Industries Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CAJ)(OTCBB:CANSF)(FRANKFURT:45C) reported that drilling has commenced to test the highest priority targets on the Reed Lake Prospect.

North American Gem Upgrades Operation of Coal Preparation

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

North American Gem Inc. (NAG) (TSX VENTURE:NAG) reported the completion of several upgrades at the North American Tipple Facility which will increase the overall efficiency and coal capacity.

Sherritt Announces Availability of Disclosure Documents

Monday, March 29, 2010

Sherritt International Corporation (TSX:S) reported that the company has filed its Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2009, which includes the disclosure and reports relating to reserves data and other oil and gas information required pursuant to National Instrument 51-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators.

Macarthur coal resumes Australia coal shipments

Monday, March 29, 2010

Macarthur Coal Ltd (MCC.AX), the world’s largest producer of pulverized injection coal (PCI) for steelmaking, is reported to have resumed its coal shipments following the resumption of rail and port services at Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.

Essar Oil to seek approval to raise $1.7bln

Friday, March 26, 2010

On Thursday, it was reported India’s Essar Oil (ESRO.BO) would seek shareholders’ approval next month to raise up to $1.7 billion to finance its expansion plans, while its unlisted parent said it had agreed to buy coal mines in Indonesia.

Indonesia Bukit Asam & China Railways sign $4.8 bln deal

Friday, March 26, 2010

Indonesian state-owned coal miner, PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA.JK) reported that the company has signed contracts for a total of $4.8 billion for a new rail project to transport its coal to a port in Sumatra.

North American Gem’s Update

Friday, March 26, 2010

North American Gem Inc. (NAG) (TSX VENTURE:NAG)reported that the company is nearing full production at North American Gem #1 Mine with shipments of coal being sent to market daily.

Vega’s Georgia Manufacturing Plant to Produce Bio-Coal

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Vega Promotional Systems, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: VGPR) reported that its Georgia manufacturing plant will produce bio-coal.

Brookfield Reports Progress on DBCT Regulatory Proceeding

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE: BIP) (TSX: BIP.UN) announced progress in its regulatory proceeding for the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal in Australia with the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA), the regulatory agency responsible for overseeing DBCT.

Teck Releases Annual Disclosure Documents

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) reported that the company has filed its audited annual financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and annual information form in respect of the year ended December 31, 2009.

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