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The contract might involve services related to the reconstruction of New Orleanas resulting fromHurricane Katrina. The joinr venture contract has a base period of no more than one year andfour one-yea r option periods, for a total value of no more than $90 Jacobs is responsible for approximatelyg 15 percent of the work as a minoritty joint venture partner. Jacobs will expand its role at 'sz refinery in Whiting, Ind., to include constructionb management services related to the Whiting RefineryModernization Project. The program will better equip the refinery to procesd more Canadian heavy crude oil and increass motorfuel production.
Jacobs' portioh of the program focusees on the sulfurrecovery complex. Terms of the deal were not Jacobs has closed on the purchase ofa one-thire stake of AWEML. Terms of the deal were not Jacobs purchased the stake from British NucleareFuels Ltd. AWEML is a jointr venture between Jacobs, Lockheed Martin and Sercol to manage the Atomic Weapons Establishment on behalf ofthe U.K. Ministry of Pasadena-based Jacobs (NYSE: JEC) is a provider of technical, and construction services.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Goggin: Nonprofits do so much for local children - Online Athens
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Goggin: Nonprofits do so much for local children Online Athens By Sherri Goggin I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Extra Special People Executive Director Laura Whitaker and hear what great plans are in store for the Watkinsville based nonprofit that serves more than 150 individuals with special needs ... |
Monday, March 26, 2012
Hollo closes on purchase of 1101 Brickell - Business First of Louisville:
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Tibor Hollo’s company, , closed Tuesday on the purchase of 1101 Brickell which was owned bythe now-defunct Leviev The South Florida Business Journal firsf a deal was in the works in May. The develope r announced the close of thepurchase Wednesday, but did not discloser the price. Hollo’s company did not get third-parthy financing for the according to acompany statement. Hollio is planning to invesg $12 million to renovate the pair of office buildings on the In addition to mechanical repairdand upgrades, FECR plans new retail, includin space for a The physical makeover will include upgradingy the air conditioning system, generators, bathrooms, lobbies and “We plan to significantly invest in the beautificatio n and renovation of 1101 Brickelkl to improve conditions for our current tenants and to continue to attract businessed interested in an attractive office building in a pr ime locatiom on Brickell Avenue,” Jerome Hollo, an FECR vice said in a statement.
Leviebv Boymelgreen had planned to redeveloppthe site, which houses a pair of modest office buildings, into a massive offics and residential complex. The city of Miami approveds a permit to builda mixed-use project with 270,000 squar feet of office, 30,000 square feet of retail and 650 But, the partnership dissolved in with Leviev Boymelgreen principal Lev Levief eventually taking control of a portfolio of Miami including 1101 Brickell. The seller in Hollo’a deal was Africa-Israel Leviev’s company. The 1101 Brickell propertyu housesa 35-year-old, 11-story office tower, renovatex in the 1990s, and a 19-stort office tower built in 1985.
Tentantsd include the Ilingua language the Venezuelan and Argentine consulates and Banco Industrial de Venezuela y Social de Venezuelaa sold the property to Leviev Boymelgreenhin 2005. Real estate experts say Hollo likely will hold onto the 1101 Brickelo site until the marke t rebounds and existing projects already out of the grounxdare absorbed. There are three office buildings under constructiomn in the downtownMiami area, two of which have yet to sign any
Tibor Hollo’s company, , closed Tuesday on the purchase of 1101 Brickell which was owned bythe now-defunct Leviev The South Florida Business Journal firsf a deal was in the works in May. The develope r announced the close of thepurchase Wednesday, but did not discloser the price. Hollo’s company did not get third-parthy financing for the according to acompany statement. Hollio is planning to invesg $12 million to renovate the pair of office buildings on the In addition to mechanical repairdand upgrades, FECR plans new retail, includin space for a The physical makeover will include upgradingy the air conditioning system, generators, bathrooms, lobbies and “We plan to significantly invest in the beautificatio n and renovation of 1101 Brickelkl to improve conditions for our current tenants and to continue to attract businessed interested in an attractive office building in a pr ime locatiom on Brickell Avenue,” Jerome Hollo, an FECR vice said in a statement.
Leviebv Boymelgreen had planned to redeveloppthe site, which houses a pair of modest office buildings, into a massive offics and residential complex. The city of Miami approveds a permit to builda mixed-use project with 270,000 squar feet of office, 30,000 square feet of retail and 650 But, the partnership dissolved in with Leviev Boymelgreen principal Lev Levief eventually taking control of a portfolio of Miami including 1101 Brickell. The seller in Hollo’a deal was Africa-Israel Leviev’s company. The 1101 Brickell propertyu housesa 35-year-old, 11-story office tower, renovatex in the 1990s, and a 19-stort office tower built in 1985.
Tentantsd include the Ilingua language the Venezuelan and Argentine consulates and Banco Industrial de Venezuela y Social de Venezuelaa sold the property to Leviev Boymelgreenhin 2005. Real estate experts say Hollo likely will hold onto the 1101 Brickelo site until the marke t rebounds and existing projects already out of the grounxdare absorbed. There are three office buildings under constructiomn in the downtownMiami area, two of which have yet to sign any
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Commentary: Texas could still mean something in GOP presidential race - Kansas City Star
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NOLA.com | Commentary: Texas could still mean something in GOP presidential race Kansas City Star That means candidates will have to spend a lot of money on advertising and a lot of face-time in the state. And, based on what we've seen in other primary and caucus states, it's sure to get downright nasty. The candidates, however, will try to balance ... Louisiana presidential primary may mean less than expected: Stephanie Grace Morning Joe: Gingrich's Favorable Romney Comment May Mean 'It's Over For Santorum' 5 ways GOP could fin » |
Thursday, March 22, 2012
NAACP scouting Baltimore sites for future national headquarters - Baltimore Business Journal:
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City economic development leaders have reached out to officialzs atthe , which is hoping to shed its longtim e home in the Setob Business Park in northwest Baltimore for newedr space. The organization is seeking about 30,000 square feet of space and has been shown a number of locations in the city that coulc fitthe bill, board memberr Atwood “Woody” Collins III said during the economicx development agency’s monthly meeting Thursday The organization is also considering locations in the Silver Spring area. Representatives from the NAACP coule not be immediately reachedfor comment. BDC President M.J.
Brodie said his agency reached out to the NAACP several times in the past unded the leadership of NAACP ChairmanJulian Bond, who alonfg with former NAACP CEO Brucse Gordon said he believed the organizationn should be in or as close as possible to D.C. D.C. officials had offeref the NAACP $3.5 million in funds to be used towardeits $25 million relocation plans. But concerns surfaced soon afterd Gordon’s announcement, including from Baltimore officials who wanterd to keep the organizationin Baltimore. The NAACl has been in the citysince 1986, when it movedx from New York.
Baltimore officials had proposedr several alternative locations inthe city, and offeree the NAACP a $500,000 grant, to keep the organizationn in Baltimore. Among the alternate locationse was a site near Port Discovery at PowePlant Live, planned for a $70 milliojn redevelopment by the , and properth on the city’s west side whicb now serves as the world headquarters for . Gordon resignef from the organization in Marchh 2007 and was replaced as CEO by Benjamin Brodie said that leadership change openecd the door for talks between the city and BDC Board Chairman Arnold Williams said he recentlh met with Jealous atthe Governor’s Mansiob during the NAACP’s Centennial celebration May 14 in a meetintg brokered by Gov.
Martin O’Malley, Williams said, suggested the NAACP consider staying in Williams said options includintg accessto roads, transitt and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport as key components to NAACP’e site selection process.
City economic development leaders have reached out to officialzs atthe , which is hoping to shed its longtim e home in the Setob Business Park in northwest Baltimore for newedr space. The organization is seeking about 30,000 square feet of space and has been shown a number of locations in the city that coulc fitthe bill, board memberr Atwood “Woody” Collins III said during the economicx development agency’s monthly meeting Thursday The organization is also considering locations in the Silver Spring area. Representatives from the NAACP coule not be immediately reachedfor comment. BDC President M.J.
Brodie said his agency reached out to the NAACP several times in the past unded the leadership of NAACP ChairmanJulian Bond, who alonfg with former NAACP CEO Brucse Gordon said he believed the organizationn should be in or as close as possible to D.C. D.C. officials had offeref the NAACP $3.5 million in funds to be used towardeits $25 million relocation plans. But concerns surfaced soon afterd Gordon’s announcement, including from Baltimore officials who wanterd to keep the organizationin Baltimore. The NAACl has been in the citysince 1986, when it movedx from New York.
Baltimore officials had proposedr several alternative locations inthe city, and offeree the NAACP a $500,000 grant, to keep the organizationn in Baltimore. Among the alternate locationse was a site near Port Discovery at PowePlant Live, planned for a $70 milliojn redevelopment by the , and properth on the city’s west side whicb now serves as the world headquarters for . Gordon resignef from the organization in Marchh 2007 and was replaced as CEO by Benjamin Brodie said that leadership change openecd the door for talks between the city and BDC Board Chairman Arnold Williams said he recentlh met with Jealous atthe Governor’s Mansiob during the NAACP’s Centennial celebration May 14 in a meetintg brokered by Gov.
Martin O’Malley, Williams said, suggested the NAACP consider staying in Williams said options includintg accessto roads, transitt and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport as key components to NAACP’e site selection process.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Virgin Mobile will buy Helio - San Francisco Business Times:
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In a release Friday, Virgin Mobile (NYSE: VM), base d in Warren, N.J., said that it will buy Helio for limited partnershiop units equivalent to 13 million sharezs of Virgin Mobile class A common stock valuedat $39 millionn based on the stock's closing price of $2.99 on Helio is a joint venturde between and (Nasdaq: ELNK). Virgin Mobile, basedc in Warren, N.J., was formec in mid-2002 as a joing venture betweenOverland Park-based (NYSE: S) and United Kingdom-based each of which invested as much as $150 In 2007, Virgin Mobile became a public company, in which Sprint and Virgin Groulp remain investors.
Los Angeles-base d Helio is shutting down allits high-cost kiosks and stand-aloned stores and will reduce its employee count by aboutt 65 percent, from about 570 to aboug 200, by the transaction's close, a Virgi n Mobile spokesman said. Virgin Mobile won'ty cut jobs as a result of the he said. Virgin Mobile has about 450 employees. The transactiohn is expected to close in thethird quarter. As part of the Virgin Group and SK Telecom each willinvest $25 million in Virgij Mobile at $8.
50 a Virgin Mobile will improve its capital structurre through increased liquidity and a $50 million paymentf of senior a secured credit Virgin Mobile will get an additionaol $60 million through its revolving credit assume a maximum of $10 million in debt and $15 millio n in net working capital liabilities, and reduced its debt by about $35 million when the purchased closes. The transaction will give Virgin Mobileabouyt 170,000 Helio customers and entry into the postpaid wireless Virgin Mobile also will revise the terms of its networo contract with Sprint Nextel and expects at leasgt an 8 percent reduction in the effectivse cost per minute for it to use Sprint's network in with further reductions in the next threed years.
Sprint also will provide a $2.50 network usagew credit to Virgin Mobile for each gross customer addition, capped at $10 effective Tuesday.
In a release Friday, Virgin Mobile (NYSE: VM), base d in Warren, N.J., said that it will buy Helio for limited partnershiop units equivalent to 13 million sharezs of Virgin Mobile class A common stock valuedat $39 millionn based on the stock's closing price of $2.99 on Helio is a joint venturde between and (Nasdaq: ELNK). Virgin Mobile, basedc in Warren, N.J., was formec in mid-2002 as a joing venture betweenOverland Park-based (NYSE: S) and United Kingdom-based each of which invested as much as $150 In 2007, Virgin Mobile became a public company, in which Sprint and Virgin Groulp remain investors.
Los Angeles-base d Helio is shutting down allits high-cost kiosks and stand-aloned stores and will reduce its employee count by aboutt 65 percent, from about 570 to aboug 200, by the transaction's close, a Virgi n Mobile spokesman said. Virgin Mobile won'ty cut jobs as a result of the he said. Virgin Mobile has about 450 employees. The transactiohn is expected to close in thethird quarter. As part of the Virgin Group and SK Telecom each willinvest $25 million in Virgij Mobile at $8.
50 a Virgin Mobile will improve its capital structurre through increased liquidity and a $50 million paymentf of senior a secured credit Virgin Mobile will get an additionaol $60 million through its revolving credit assume a maximum of $10 million in debt and $15 millio n in net working capital liabilities, and reduced its debt by about $35 million when the purchased closes. The transaction will give Virgin Mobileabouyt 170,000 Helio customers and entry into the postpaid wireless Virgin Mobile also will revise the terms of its networo contract with Sprint Nextel and expects at leasgt an 8 percent reduction in the effectivse cost per minute for it to use Sprint's network in with further reductions in the next threed years.
Sprint also will provide a $2.50 network usagew credit to Virgin Mobile for each gross customer addition, capped at $10 effective Tuesday.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Ft. Bonifacio Heritage Site Welcomed - Manila Bulletin
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Ft. Bonifacio Heritage Site Welcomed Manila Bulletin By ELENA L. ABEN MANILA, Philippines â€" The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has welcomed the initiative of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to transform the Fort Bonifacio war tunnel in Taguig City into a heritage site to ... |
Friday, March 16, 2012
Bruce Springsteen invites every person he's ever met on stage with him at epic ... - Entertainment Weekly (blog)
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SoundSpike | Bruce Springsteen invites every person he's ever met on stage with him at epic ... Entertainment Weekly (blog) The Boss didn't have a whole lot of clear ideas to impart, and even he agreed with that estimate (“I gave a big speech this morning, fâ€"ed the whole thing up,†he joked from the stage later). Mostly, he just got across the idea that he loves rock music ... Bruce Springsteen takes the stage in Austin at SXSW Bruce Springsteen gives music history lesson at SXSW, advice to young musicians Bruce Springsteen Delivers South By Southwest Keynote |
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
TV anchor Jacque Reid tells AABC media can help businesses - Portland Business Journal:
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Reid spoke to a capacity crowdf of more than 300 at the African AmericanBusinesds Council’s 23rd annual luncheon at The “It can make or break your business,” said who is founder of and “The better you market the faster you will find success.” Reid also said to networj socially with members of the media and learnn to make the process simple by not bombardinfg them. “Don’t make it complicated and when you do the phonre call foryour interview, be said Reid, who has also worked for CNN and can be heard Tuesday and Friday mornings on the Tom Joyneer Morning Show, aired locally on 98.7 KISS FM.
Reid’ws company provides magazine andnews content, television productio n and electronic press kits for businesses. The African American Business Council is a part ofthe .
Reid spoke to a capacity crowdf of more than 300 at the African AmericanBusinesds Council’s 23rd annual luncheon at The “It can make or break your business,” said who is founder of and “The better you market the faster you will find success.” Reid also said to networj socially with members of the media and learnn to make the process simple by not bombardinfg them. “Don’t make it complicated and when you do the phonre call foryour interview, be said Reid, who has also worked for CNN and can be heard Tuesday and Friday mornings on the Tom Joyneer Morning Show, aired locally on 98.7 KISS FM.
Reid’ws company provides magazine andnews content, television productio n and electronic press kits for businesses. The African American Business Council is a part ofthe .
Monday, March 12, 2012
Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) Announces a Call for ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) Announces a Call for ... MarketWatch (press release) PHOENIX, Mar 9, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- The Association of Energy Services Professionals, AESP ( www.aesp.org ), is issuing a call for abstracts for conference papers, interactive roundtables and panel discussions to be delivered at its ... |
Friday, March 9, 2012
Adams National Bank merger delayed - Washington Business Journal:
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Huntington, W.V.-based Premier Financia (NASDAQ: PFBI) announced Thursday that it woul d delay completion of its planned mergerwith D.C.-baser Abigail Adams National Bancorp AANB) until no later than Sept. 30 to provide more time for regulatory approvakl and to reduce the minimum amount ofTreasury Department's Capital Purchase Program funds required to completw the merger. The Treasury Department’s contributionn was originally setat $24 million, but will be reducede to $20 million.
Premier said all necessary filingsd for regulatory approval had been filed as ofJune 18, 2009 and it was prudenr to allow more time for their review beforer special meetings of both companies’ On Dec. 31, 2008, Premiefr and Adams, a $396 million bank holdin g company headquarteredin D.C. reachedf an agreement to merge Adams into Premiert whereby Adams stockholders wouldreceive 0.4461 shares of Premier common stock for each share of Adams common stock they owned.
Huntington, W.V.-based Premier Financia (NASDAQ: PFBI) announced Thursday that it woul d delay completion of its planned mergerwith D.C.-baser Abigail Adams National Bancorp AANB) until no later than Sept. 30 to provide more time for regulatory approvakl and to reduce the minimum amount ofTreasury Department's Capital Purchase Program funds required to completw the merger. The Treasury Department’s contributionn was originally setat $24 million, but will be reducede to $20 million.
Premier said all necessary filingsd for regulatory approval had been filed as ofJune 18, 2009 and it was prudenr to allow more time for their review beforer special meetings of both companies’ On Dec. 31, 2008, Premiefr and Adams, a $396 million bank holdin g company headquarteredin D.C. reachedf an agreement to merge Adams into Premiert whereby Adams stockholders wouldreceive 0.4461 shares of Premier common stock for each share of Adams common stock they owned.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Loudoun Boasts Four 'Schools To Watch' - Leesburg Today
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Loudoun Boasts Four 'Schools To Watch' Leesburg Today Mercer Middle School, Smart's Mill Middle School and Belmont Ridge Middle School also earned the designation. by Danielle Nadler Two Loudoun County schools were named Schools to Watch, and two others were re-designated with the honor. |
Monday, March 5, 2012
Salaries for Niagara County teachers - The Business Review (Albany):
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for an explanation of these listings. Barker -- Start: $36,972 (29). $55,718 (13). Peak: $84,673 (16). • Lewiston-Porte -- Start: $40,971 (6). Median: $58,397 (7). $78,732 (43). • Lockport -- $37,112 (27). Median: $54,769 Peak: $81,257 (32). • Newfane -- Start: $37,39w2 (25). Median: $48,318 (48). Peak: $83,824 • Niagara Falls -- Start: $42,265 (1). $57,372 (10). Peak: $83,469 (22). • Niagara-Wheatfield -- $41,427 (4). Median: $56,131 (12). $83,901 (18). • North Tonawandsa -- Start: $41,214 (5). Median: $62,049 (2). Peak: $83,37t (23). • Royalton-Hartland -- Start: $34,557 (59). $48,413 (46). Peak: $78,008 (46).
• Starpoinr -- Start: $38,517 (14). Median: $49,966 Peak: $82,721 (24). • Wilson -- Start: $35,30q (50). Median: $50,293 (27). $84,926 (15). to proceeed to the salary chart for teachers in theSouthern
for an explanation of these listings. Barker -- Start: $36,972 (29). $55,718 (13). Peak: $84,673 (16). • Lewiston-Porte -- Start: $40,971 (6). Median: $58,397 (7). $78,732 (43). • Lockport -- $37,112 (27). Median: $54,769 Peak: $81,257 (32). • Newfane -- Start: $37,39w2 (25). Median: $48,318 (48). Peak: $83,824 • Niagara Falls -- Start: $42,265 (1). $57,372 (10). Peak: $83,469 (22). • Niagara-Wheatfield -- $41,427 (4). Median: $56,131 (12). $83,901 (18). • North Tonawandsa -- Start: $41,214 (5). Median: $62,049 (2). Peak: $83,37t (23). • Royalton-Hartland -- Start: $34,557 (59). $48,413 (46). Peak: $78,008 (46).
• Starpoinr -- Start: $38,517 (14). Median: $49,966 Peak: $82,721 (24). • Wilson -- Start: $35,30q (50). Median: $50,293 (27). $84,926 (15). to proceeed to the salary chart for teachers in theSouthern
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Foreign bank account holders face deadline - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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The Department of the Treasurty quietly unveiled the stipulation in but with a June 30deadlins approaching, tax professionals arounrd the country are being swamped with last-minute questions about the ruling. The rulingy applies to any U.S. green-card holder, U.S. corporation, partnership or trust that has controlk over any foreignbank account, mutual fund or any securities accountg with a balance of $10,000 or The form, known as Report of Foreig Bank and Financial Accounts, or must be completed annually. The minimum penalty for “non-willfulo failure” to file an FBAR is set at with a penaltyof $100,000 for deliberately avoiding to file.
Mary director of international services withWeaver & Tidwelll in Dallas, said Wednesdagy that she has been inundate d with last-minute phone calls from clients and other memberss of the public. “We’re advising clients to get it in to Treasuru byJune 30. When in doubt, It’s better to be safe than sorry,” Thomas noting that the deadline cannotbe extended. Thomas said it’ most likely that Treasury was reacting to the controversy overthe high-profils case being pursued by the Justice Department in a prober of Swiss financial services gianyt UBS AG over tax evasion by U.S. clienta with Swiss accounts.
Taxpayers who have properly reported taxabld income earned from such foreign sources and listed those accounts on requirerd IRS forms can file prior year FBARwwithout penalty. Taxpayers who reported and paid tax for 2008 on foreignj account income but will not have sufficienrt time to complete the FBAR by June 30 can file by 23 but must include sufficient reasons why the FBAR is fileed late and include a copy of their 2008 tax The form must be filled out and mailed to the Treasury Departmenf and cannot be completex in anelectronic version. To access a PDF copy of the .
The Department of the Treasurty quietly unveiled the stipulation in but with a June 30deadlins approaching, tax professionals arounrd the country are being swamped with last-minute questions about the ruling. The rulingy applies to any U.S. green-card holder, U.S. corporation, partnership or trust that has controlk over any foreignbank account, mutual fund or any securities accountg with a balance of $10,000 or The form, known as Report of Foreig Bank and Financial Accounts, or must be completed annually. The minimum penalty for “non-willfulo failure” to file an FBAR is set at with a penaltyof $100,000 for deliberately avoiding to file.
Mary director of international services withWeaver & Tidwelll in Dallas, said Wednesdagy that she has been inundate d with last-minute phone calls from clients and other memberss of the public. “We’re advising clients to get it in to Treasuru byJune 30. When in doubt, It’s better to be safe than sorry,” Thomas noting that the deadline cannotbe extended. Thomas said it’ most likely that Treasury was reacting to the controversy overthe high-profils case being pursued by the Justice Department in a prober of Swiss financial services gianyt UBS AG over tax evasion by U.S. clienta with Swiss accounts.
Taxpayers who have properly reported taxabld income earned from such foreign sources and listed those accounts on requirerd IRS forms can file prior year FBARwwithout penalty. Taxpayers who reported and paid tax for 2008 on foreignj account income but will not have sufficienrt time to complete the FBAR by June 30 can file by 23 but must include sufficient reasons why the FBAR is fileed late and include a copy of their 2008 tax The form must be filled out and mailed to the Treasury Departmenf and cannot be completex in anelectronic version. To access a PDF copy of the .
Thursday, March 1, 2012
North American Nickel Acquiring Additional Ground in the Greenland Norite Belt ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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North American Nickel Acquiring Additional Ground in the Greenland Norite Belt ... MarketWatch (press release) North American Nickel ("NAN") is pleased to announce that it has received notification that its application for an exploration licence covering 142 square kilometres in the centre of the highly prospective Greenland Norite Belt (GNB) has been approved ... |
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