* Nov S.African bid at $79.10, offered at $80/T * India's imports seen at 100 mln T in 2012 LONDON Oct 15 (Reuters) - Prompt physical coal prices fell by around $2 a tonne on Monday although few trades were reported. Despite unusually high coal consumption in many European countries, spot demand remains minimal, utilities said. More significantly, Indian and … [Read more...] about Euro Coal-Prices fall to fresh lows, seen dropping more
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Cities can get greener by 2030 as new urban areas built -UN
* Most urban areas of 2030 not yet built - U.N. study * Means chance to include parks, trees in city plans * Most city growth projected for China, India By Alister Doyle OSLO, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The world's urban areas will more than double in size by 2030, presenting an opportunity to build greener and healthier cities, a U.N. study showed on Monday. … [Read more...] about Cities can get greener by 2030 as new urban areas built -UN
UPDATE 1-Nigeria’s Starcomms to merge with Multilinks, MTS-regulator
* Three operators have submitted applications for merger * Mobile subscribers in Nigeria to hit 120 million next year (Adds quotes from official) DUBAI Oct 15 (Reuters) - Three of Nigeria's CDMA mobile operators - Starcomms, Multilinks and MTS - are seeking approval to merge, the Nigerian telecoms regulator said on Monday. Lolia Emakpore, a director of the … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Nigeria’s Starcomms to merge with Multilinks, MTS-regulator
Seabird atlas shows 3,000 ocean sites key to conservation
* Could help guide wind turbines, oil and gas exploration * Important areas for birds cover 6.2 percent of oceans OSLO Oct 16 (Reuters) - A new atlas of the world's oceans issued on Tuesday shows more than 3,000 sites important to seabirds from albatrosses to penguins as part of a drive to improve conservation. The free online atlas … [Read more...] about Seabird atlas shows 3,000 ocean sites key to conservation
Rugby-Nonu set for Highlanders switch
Oct 16 (Reuters) - All Blacks midfielder Ma'a Nonu is set to stay in New Zealand next season after deciding to play for the Highlanders, the Super Rugby team said on Tuesday. Nonu, who played for the Blues last season after spending nine years with the Hurricanes, will join up with the Dunedin-based side early next year if contract negotiations are completed … [Read more...] about Rugby-Nonu set for Highlanders switch
