Altitude Resources Inc. has announced the receipt of formal Alberta Government approval for a drill program at its Palisades property located in west - central Alberta, Canada. The Palisades drill permit is valid for two years.

After 24 years of service to the company, Doug Hoerr, Caterpillar vice president of MH&U, has elected to retire from Caterpillar.

A bill filed in the U.S. House would allow private donations help revitalize the nation’s abandoned mines so they can be used for recreational areas.

MSA Safety Incorporated today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globe Holding Company, LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at $215 million.

The FerroCheck 2000 unit, which measures ferrous wear particles in oils, is now joined by the FerroCheck 2100 version that adds the capability to quantify up to 15% ferrous debris in grease.

China plans to ban coal imports starting July 1 at ports that were set up through approvals by provincial authorities, according to people with knowledge of the situation.