Boart Longyear Limited has appointed David Grzelak as a non-executive director of the company, effective Nov. 12, 2008. Grzelak currently serves as chairman and CEO of Komatsu America Corp.,
The widespread use of pesticides across the United States has been in practice for decades, with little knowledge of the long-term effects on the nation’s ground water. The results of
The International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo ‘09 takes place Mar 15-19, in Orlando, Fla. The event combines the International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC), the Geo-Institute of ASCE, and
Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences also must be considered, according to a new study by the
Nitrate is the most common chemical contaminant in the world's ground water, including aquifers used for drinking-water supply. Nitrate in drinking water of the United States is regulated by the
A new study suggests that geothermal power production could significantly add to the electric power-generating capacity in the United States. The recent U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) assessment finds that geothermal energy
The cool, rocky slopes of Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano that is Hawaii's highest mountain, will serve as a stand-in for the moon as researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics
Planetary geologist Chris Okubo is on a mission to understand the past roles of ground water and faulting on Mars by studying similar locations on Earth. Okubo works in the
Maptek is introducing a new corporate identity that will unify all of its products and services under one umbrella. Maptek, a global leader in mining software, services and solutions, is
Scientists have puzzled for years about why uranium contamination in ground water continues to exceed drinking water standards in an area located at the south end of the Hanford Site,
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