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New York (Platts) -- 14Nov2008 -- A Northeastern US scrap processor Friday reported taking an order for 1,500 long tons of shredded scrap at a price of $225/lt delivered to US Midwest mills, including a $10/lt freight component. As the...

New York (Platts) -- 14Nov2008 -- A strong recovery in equities markets across the globe, helped trigger a general commodities rally Friday in the US, despite a steady dollar against the Euro. Gold defied the steady dollar, with...

New York (Platts) -- 14Nov2008 -- Cobalt prices in the US sank sharply amid sagging demand linked to the financial crisis and the lack of confidence in the market. Prices for both high-grade and Russian material were particularly...

John C. McCord, co-founder of Fellon-McCord & Associates Inc., will return to the energy consulting and management company as board chairman.

HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) Production Enhancement Group, Inc. (TSX: WIS) ("PEG" or the "Company") today announced financial and operating results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez said on Friday Eclipse Aviation might soon close on new financing. Eclipse distributed a media alert Friday afternoon saying it would deposit all past due payroll owed to employees no later than Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Xcel energy Inc. wants to raise electricity rates in Colorado by $174.7 million, the utility announced Friday. (XEL)

Mahalo Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS (MARKET WIRE) Tethys Petroleum Limited ("Tethys" or the "Company") (TSX: TPL) today announced its third quarter 2008 financial results, and also gave a brief operational update.

The company also reduced the production of nickel, manganese, aluminum and other metals and announced a slower ramp up in Goro and Onca Puma nickel projects. Nickel prices have also fallen sharply in recent months. ...