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NetSuite Inc. , a leading vendor of cloud computing business management software suites, today announced that it will bring its national business cloud computing seminar to the Chicago Trump International Hotel & Tower, November 3, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. This timely seminar on the latest advancements in business cloud computing will feature a ...

Cliffs Natural Resources 10/29/2009 CLEVELAND-Oct. 29, 2009-Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Commercial Metals Co. reported a precipitous drop in fiscal fourth-quarter earnings Friday as the steel maker struggled with weaker prices and demand amid the economic slowdown.

BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers has put a dampener on any expectations that the mining giant might be about to start mopping up small Pilbara iron ore neighbours, saying he would focus on larger deals.

Midland Exploration Inc. , in partnership with North American Palladium Ltd. , is pleased to announce the start of its first exploration program on the Laflamme project, located about 25 kilometres west of the town of Lebel-sur-Quevillon in Abitibi, Quebec.

Mongolia's parliament on Thursday confirmed one of the country's wealthiest men as the new prime minister of the impoverished but resource-rich nation.

BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers sees signs of a ``pullback'' in demand as China finishes rebuilding its inventories of raw materials.

RTI International Metals Inc., General Electric Co. and 600-plus other Ohio companies already benefit from the aerospace business, but one of the industry's largest players wants even more.

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation today reported net income of $23 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.14 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

NetSuite OneWorld Services Resource Planning delivers global visibility, resource optimization and integrated financial management across currencies, subsidiaries, projects and geographies 28 October, 2009 11:54 NetSuite Inc.

On October 31, 2009, the once largest aluminum plant in the world will shut down.

General Extrusions was auctioning about 90 percent of its fabricating and finishing equipment this morning, making it unlikely that laid off workers will be recalled, a union official said.

Get the latest news alerts: Follow LTW at Twitter. Local Tech Wire RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. Scientists at RTI International along with private sector partners will seek to develop an "oil" based on biomass with $3.1 million in funding provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Doe Run Co. is downplaying the extent of a lead contamination problem at properties near its eastern Missouri smelter that was raised by federal environmental authorities.

Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro ASA said Tuesday its third quarter net profit soared nearly threefold to 1 billion kroner as cost reductions more than offset a drop in demand, market prices and adverse currency effects.

NetSuite Inc. , a leading vendor of cloud computing business management software suites, announced today that ABS-CBN Global Limited and its worldwide subsidiaries have adopted the NetSuite OneWorld solution to strengthen some of its vital business processes.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing took office in May, campaigning on his acumen as a political outsider and business leader, a guy who could make the tough choices needed to right the listing ship of Detroit finances.

Australian mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. said Wednesday that its fiscal first-quarter iron-ore production rose 1% on year to a record 30.1 million metric tons, though some analysts had expected larger growth.

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Century Aluminum says it's eliminating health insurance for some workers who retired from its shuttered West Virginia smelter.

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Mining company Anglo American PLC said Thursday it plans to streamline its operations and sell noncore assets, including its zinc operations, representing 11 percent of its earning base.

The Doe Run Co. says it will clean up about 240 acres of former mining land in the western part of Jasper County.

BHP Billiton chairman Don Argus says Australia needs policies to ensure foreigners do not squeeze out locals to invest in the country's natural resources.

Most Asian stocks fell as renewed concern financial companies will be slow to recover from the recession overshadowed gains by commodities producers after oil topped $80 per barrel yesterday and metals prices rallied.

The continuing heavy demand for precious metals has pushed annual sales of the United States Mint's American Silver Eagle bullion coin to an all time high.

British shares declined on Wednesday, down for the fourth time in five session, with miners lower after a production update from sector giant BHP Billiton.

BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's biggest mining company, said Wednesday that first-quarter iron ore production rose to record levels in the wake of more positive economic news across much of the world.

RTI International Metals, Inc., , today announced a new operational management structure.

Analysts expect solid production data from mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd when it reports its first quarter results on Wednesday.

BHP Billiton Ltd. , the worlda s biggest mining company, could boost earnings and cut excess cash by purchasing Potash Corp.

NetSuite Inc. , a leading vendor of cloud computing business management software suites, today announced that Sydney-based Fresh Produce Group has increased its net profit margin by 100 percent in the first 18 months of its implementation of NetSuite ERP, helping the company save approximately $1 million per year.

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd says it expects to seal iron ore sales deals with Japanese and Korean steel mills in about the next 12 months.

Stocks to watch on the Australian Stock Exchange today: AMP - AMP LTD - down 20 cents, or 2.92 per cent, at $6.65 Funds manager and insurer AMP has launched a share sale facility so shareholders with small parcels can sell their stock without incurring brokerage or transaction costs.

Valmont Industries, Inc. , a leading global manufacturer of engineered support structures for infrastructure, mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, and a provider of coating services, reported third quarter sales of $434.0 million compared with $494.8 million for the same period of 2008.

China is seeking to set iron ore prices separately from the rest of the world to exercise its bargaining power as the largest buyer of the steelmaking ingredient.

AMCOL International Corporation announces the following Webcast: What: AMCOL International Corporation - Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Results Conference Call When: Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 11:00 AM EDT Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=62406 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above.

Drew Industries Incorporated , a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, will release its third quarter 2009 financial results after the market closes on Monday, November 2, 2009.

Rio Tinto PLC's record-setting US$38.1-billion bid for Alcan Inc. is expected to bring an abrupt end to the takeover battle for the Montreal-based company, as people inside and outside Alcan agree it will likely scare off other bidders.

Vale Inco hit by suit over Voisey's Bay Vale operations at Voisey's Bay, Labrador International Royalty and Altius launch court challenge over alleged underpayment of royalties on the sale of nickel concentrates from Labrador project Denver - Published on Friday, Oct.

BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's biggest mining company, Friday launched a 204 million Australian dollars bid for United Minerals Corporation - a takeover that would force the smaller miner to scrap a Chinese deal.

Mark Donegan, chairman and chief executive officer of Precision Castparts Corp. , will host a conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2010 earnings on October 20, 2009, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Dr Stephen Joske: " Costello hated lobbyists but Swan seems to have let some of them get a foot in the door." Photo: Sanghee Liu In February 2008 the Chinese Government-owned aluminium giant Chinalco derailed BHP Billiton's plans for a full takeover of Rio Tinto by snatching 12 per cent of its London shares.

Xstrata Plc dropped a proposed 30.4 billion-pound hostile bid for Anglo American Plc after the U.K. Takeover Panel set an Oct.

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Copper's changing status: Like gold, but useful Copper cable ALY SONG/REUTERS No longer just a bet on a pickup in industrial activity, some investors are treating it more like a currency hedge Andy Hoffman Globe and Mail Update I t's said to have a PhD in economics, but copper has been acting more like a glamorous precious metal lately than a ...

Miners gained in London on Wednesday, with Rio Tinto and Fresnillo higher after detailing quarterly production figures, and as gold futures climbed again.

Rio Tinto to double stake in Ivanhoe Robert Friedland, Executive Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, seen here October 1, 2007 speaking at the Asia Pacific Forum on Mining and Minerals in downtown Vancouver.

Mayor Dave Bing says he is weighing whether to sell the steel company that bears his name and employs about 600 people.

Anne L. Stevens, former top ranking executive at Ford Motor Co., has resigned as chairman, chief executive officer and president of Carpenter Technology Corp., Spring Township, the company said Monday.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced Oct. 12 that it plans to exercise its right of first refusal and acquire U.S. Steel Canada's 44.6 percent interest and ArcelorMittal Dofasco's 28.6 percent interest in the Wabush Mines joint venture.

The Detroit City Council could crack down on tax breaks after learning the city cut taxes on $2.7 billion in investments in the past decade to businesses that failed to follow through on jobs promises.

Mining group Xstrata Plc agreed to sell its 70 percent interest in the El Morro copper-gold project in Chile for $465 million to Canada's Barrick Gold Corp , Xstrata said on Monday.

INVESTMENT: Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto will develop Oyu Tolgoi s copper and gold mines in a deal that will bring hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars to the area AFP , ULAN BATOR Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009, Page 10 Mongolia sealed a long-awaited multibillion-dollar deal with Ivanhoe Mines of Canada and Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto yesterday ...

A Doe Run employee was injured Tuesday afternoon at the company's Fletcher Mine when some ground gave way, falling on top of him.

Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of customized, performance-critical components for wireless systems and other advanced electronics applications, recently announced one of its EMC Technical Representatives and NARTE Certified EMC & ESD Engineer, Gary Fenical, has been recognized for co-developing the IEEE Std ...

CEO of AZZ Inc. David H Dingus sells 40,000 shares of AZZ on 10/06/2009 at an average price of $39.01 a share.

Valmont Industries, Inc. , a leading global manufacturer of engineered support structures for infrastructure, mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, and a provider of coating services, will hold its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Friday, October 16, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a.m. CDT.

NetSuite is holding a Business Cloud Seminar at the Museum of Contemporary Arts on Tuesday 20 October from 4pm.

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia-- --Today, World Growth International and World Growth Mongolia applaud the Government of Mongolia for signing a landmark mining agreement to develop Oyu Tolgoi.

VANCOUVERa 'After years of delays and setbacks, Ivanhoe Mines said Monday it and strategic partner Rio Tinto PLC finally will ink a deal with the Mongolian government to develop its key Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project.

L.B. Foster Company of Pittsburgh, PA has been awarded a contract to supply direct fixation fasteners and bonded insulated joints for the first phase of the new Dallas Area Rapid Transit Orange Line from the city center of Dallas to Irving, TX.

Noranda Aluminum in New Madrid will rehire 38 laid-off workers. Governor Jay Nixon announced the plant will return to full production Wednesday morning at the plant.

Verticent, Inc. today announced that Wheeling Corrugating Company will implement the Verticent Enterprise Resource Planning solution at each of its operating facilities.

BCBR Article Dynamic acquires Canadian firm By Business Report Staff October 2, 2009 -- BOULDER - Dynamic Materials Corp.

Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj said the government may sign a final agreement with Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.

European shares declined on Friday ahead of a key U.S. jobs report due later in the session that is expected to give more clues on the health of the U.S. economy.

Xstrata Plc , proposing a takeover of Anglo American Plc , must make a bid or walk away for six months after Anglo sought a ruling from the U.K. Takeover Panel, the Financial Times said, citing people familiar with the situation.

Nickel giant Vale Inco brought in non-union staff today to restart some of its northern Ontario operations without incident despite an ongoing strike.

A major southeast Missouri employer will receive an $8 million economic development package to help it retain jobs.

A shoplifter ran from the Fairgrounds Square Mall more than a half-mile along a busy highway as a witness followed in a car, then jumped off a bridge onto the Carpenter Technology Corp.