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Printer-versionBlackstone Ventures Inc. is currently funding exploration programs on the Espedalen property in south central Norway, and the Kenbridge property in northwestern Ontario; both programs are targeting nickel sulphide mineralization.
The Research Council of Norway wishes to promote increased bilateral research cooperation. This call for proposals encompasses a number of different measures. Firstly, research grants for conducting pre-projects and seed money are available for bilateral research projects in cooperation with the USA, Canada, Germany, France, Japan or China (section 1); and secondly, mobility grants are available between Norway, the USA and Canada (section 2).
A celebration of the French language will be held in Oslo during La Francophonie. Embassies from French-speaking countries have worked together to arrange a variety of cultural events for the 5th year.
Hydro is to upgrade its magnesium plant in Becancour, Canada. The program will see a production increase of 7,000 tons to 58,000 tons of cast primary metal per year.
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its wholly-owned oil subsidiary Pertra AS to Talisman Energy (UK) Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Energy Inc (Canada).
Researchers at the University of Toronto have invented a flexible plastic solar cell that is said to be five times more efficient than current methods in converting energy from the sun into electrical energy.
The Intelligent Community Forum announced its annual list of the Top Seven Intelligent Communities in the world. The list recognizes achievement by communities large and small in deploying broadband, building a knowledge-based workforce, bridging the digital divide, encouraging innovation and effective economic development marketing.
Digital V6 IP KVM switches provide companies servicing the Norwegian offshore market remote server configuration capabilities.