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Eskom price increase presents challenge for South African businesses

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has confirmed that the electricity price increase for 2014/15 will be 7% from 1 July 2014. In light of the continuing rise in energy tariffs, it is becoming increasingly important for enterprises and busin...

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Spot Brand Bikes Hires Former Maverick Engineer, Debuts Cream Titanium Hardtail

Spot Brand has been growing, adding a few more sales reps and bringing on Andy Emanual to help design and build their next generation of bikes. Emanual comes from five years under Paul Turner at Maverick.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Micromax Canvas Engage Vs Unite 2 A106: Who Will Get the 'Moto E Killer' Tag?

Indian smartphone makers, in recent times, have arrived in huge numbers. We are not necessarily stuck in those days when a choice for a handset was usually associated with the company that's from abroad.

Monday, July 7, 2014

New High-Energy Rechargeable Batteries Developed

Researchers have developed new molten air rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles which have a significantly higher storage capacity than lithium batteries.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Germany Imported 56469 mt Silicon Metal in Q1 2014

As the largest importer of silicon metal in the world, Germany imoported 218.4 thousands of silicon metal in 2013

Monday, July 7, 2014

Chinese Traders Suspend Spot Moly Oxide Offers

Platts reported that today some Chinese traders suspended offers for spot molybdenum oxide in Asia following a low deal. They are waiting for signs of improvement.

Monday, July 7, 2014

S. Korean Exporters Face Growing Protectionism

Korean companies are confronted with growing trade barriers in overseas markets as major economies toughen import rules amid the eurozone debt crisis and a subsequent global economic slowdown, industry sources said on Jul 6th.

Monday, July 7, 2014

North American Tungsten Completes Financing With Queenwood Capital Partners II LLC

North American Tungsten Corporation Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:NTC) ("NTC" or the "Company") announces the completion of an US$12.0 million loan (the "Queenwood II Loan") with Queenwood Capital Partners II LLC ("Queenwood II"), to replace its $12.0 million working capi...

Friday, July 4, 2014
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