News Headlines

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Carbo Ceramics Hit by Decline in Gas Prices

Volume: 26 Issue: 02. Date: January 30, 2012

Carbo Ceramics Inc of Houston, TX has reported a fourth quarter net income of US$33.1 million on revenues of US$158.1 million, increases of 59% and 32%...

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U.S. Silica to Receive US$42 Million from IPO

Volume: 26 Issue: 02. Date: January 30, 2012

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc of Frederick, MD has commenced an initial public offering (IPO) of 11.8 million shares of common stock pursuant to a registration statement filed with...

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i-minerals Files Report for Idaho Kaolin Project

Volume: 26 Issue: 02. Date: January 30, 2012

i-minerals inc of Vancouver, BC has filed a NI 43-101 technical report regarding the preliminary economic analysis for its Bovill kaolin deposit. The company says the deposit...

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Mega Graphite Prepares for Launch of IPO

Volume: 26 Issue: 02. Date: January 30, 2012

Mega Graphite Inc of Oakville, ON is targeting the end of the first quarter for the launch of an initial public offering (IPO). The company says the process...

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Rio Tinto Increases Borates, Titanium Output

Volume: 26 Issue: 02. Date: January 30, 2012

Rio Tinto plc of England has reported 2011 borates production of 504,000 tonnes, 1% higher than in 2010. The increase was achieved despite a 10% decline in the...