Constellation Copper reports second quarter 2008 financial results Aug 13, 2008
9 million pounds of copper maturing over the remainder of 2008, at a contract price of $1. 85 per pound. (Canada Newswire)
Rising costs put brakes on road projects Aug 11, 2008
While District 11 has done its math, other engineering districts are still compiling information for PennDOT's Highway Administration Office in Harrisburg, so no statewide costs are available for contract price adjustments. But there's reason to believe the situation is the same elsewhere, and the cumulative impact on PennDOT's budget could exceed $100 million. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Disclosure Document Aug 11, 2008
The spot market for iron is small, but prices are currently much higher than the contract price. In recent years there has been a change in the price setting mechanism for iron ore. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Ventas Reports 20 Percent Increase in Second Quarter Normalized FFO to $98.7 Million Aug 6, 2008
The contract price represents $145,000 per unit and a capitalization rate of approximately 6. 5 percent on rent and EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent) at the assets. (PR Newswire)
Buying back value Jul 28, 2008
The futures contract price for rice, for instance, was widely reported when it surged 78% from US$14 per 100 pounds at the start of the year to a high of US$25 in April but it has since fallen to US$16 which is just 14% higher year to date. Likewise for corn futures that rose from US$4. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Measures to boost construction Jul 21, 2008
Contractors have walked off their jobs, refused to accept new tenders and re-negotiated for a higher contract price. Developers have acceded to their requests for fear of stalling their projects. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The Oilcorp saga Jul 19, 2008
The Oilcorp management says the contract price is RM110mil. However, BTMH says it has not obtained sufficient appropriate evidence to agree with that. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Accounting firm refutes Oilcorps allegations Jul 17, 2008
BTMH said it disagreed with Oilcorp directors' view that the contract price for the biodiesel plant was RM110mil, upon the final measurement of the contract. BTMH, however, said it had not obtained sufficient appropriate evidence for the final value. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Flawed foundations Jun 25, 2008
"If a house isn't finished," Jennings says, "and a consumer legally terminates a contract because the builder's not performing, then we apply the insurance contract and finish their home. In NSW and Victoria, they'll only pay 20 per cent of the contract price; we will finish their home and then recover from the builder. The consumers' problem has been fixed.". However, the Housing Industry Association, which represents builders, trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers but also benefits... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Coal of Africa explains share gains Jun 14, 2008
"Recent coking coal contract negotiations having been completed at around $300 per tonne, representing more than a 200 percent increase on last years contract price in addition to recent thermal coal contract prices concluded in excess of $135 per tonne," CoAL said. BUSINESS SERVICES. (Business Report, South Africa)
iGATE Opens Australian Facility in Ballarat Jun 13, 2008
Source: iGATE Global Solutions. June 13, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- iGATE Corporation (NasdaqGM: - ), an international integrated Technology and Operations (iTOPS) firm, announced that their new USD 2 million Australian-based Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facility in Ballarat, Victoria will officially begin operations on Friday, June 13, 2008. (Primezone Releases)
MELTDOWN: SAN DIEGO DEVELOPER NOW OFFERING 'BUY ONE, GETONE FREE' DEAL -- ON HOUSES! Jun 3, 2008
L.A. Land : Los Angeles Times : In Escondido: Buy one (house), get one free. In a sign of how difficult it is to sell new homes in Southern California right now, a San Diego developer is offering a "buy one, get one free" deal, pairing million-dollar homes with less expensive homes. (The Drudge Report)
More of this story May 25, 2008
The settlement statement for the sale of 5324 W. Short Third Ave., for instance, shows the contract price for the house as 91,000, 18 percent more than what the couple who purchased the house agreed to pay, according to the offer and acceptance contract they signed. To pay the increased costs, the couple signed a second mortgage with Progressive for 18,200. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
* Taiwan chipmakers' stock jumps May 21, 2008
Separately, DRAMeXchange expected the contract price of DRAM chips to recover by an additional five percent to 10 percent in the second half of this month, helped by slower output expansion and early demand for back-to-school shopping season. ADDITIONAL REPORT BY BLOOMBERG This story has been viewed 398 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Corn planting delay pushes price higher May 8, 2008
But in the last seven weeks, the Kansas City Board of Trade wheat contract price has fallen by about 37 percent. Will it fall further. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Centennial Coal mine stays open May 3, 2008
There have been reports that the contract price of Macarthur's PCI (pulverised coal injection) type coals could reach $US235 a tonne, well up on last year's settlement of just $US66-$US68 a tonne. Shares in Centennial rose 5. (The Australian)
China caught inpotash crunch Apr 22, 2008
According to Baumgertner, at the start of this year the contract price for India was $270 ... On April 1, the BPC's Petrov said he would use the Indian price as the benchmark for the Chinese negotiations; the China term-contract price negotiated last year, and running through this spring, was $250. (Asia Times Online)
1st Dist. Congressional seat to be decided Tuesday Apr 20, 2008
Also, the GMC Yukon he asked for was a few thousand dollars above the state contract price for a mayor s car a Crown Victoria but a Crown Victoria wouldn t hold up on construction sites and other development work, he said. Regarding tax increases, he said he didn t know what his opponent was talking about. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Mud flies in race for U.S. House Apr 17, 2008
Davis answered the vehicle allegation by saying city employees have gotten pay raises every year and that the GMC Yukon he asked for was a few thousand dollars above the state contract price for a mayor's car, a Crown Victoria. But a Crown Victoria wasn't going to hold up on construction sites and other development work, he said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Cost of Lockeford's new park Apr 16, 2008
A story on Page 8 of Thursday's News-Sentinel gave an incorrect contract price. Add Your Comments. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Big rise in coking coal prices boosts ratings on Fording's units Apr 9, 2008
He now expects Fording will be able to negotiate a metallurgical coal contract price of $275 (U.S.) a tonne, up from a previous estimate of $160, and that in turn was the driving factor behind the increase in his forecast for annual cash distributions through 2009. He rates the units as a "hold - above-average risk." They gained $4. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Mosaic profit skyrockets Apr 5, 2008
The 2008 contract price is more than double the year-ago price. Russian exporters also recently signed a potash export agreement with India at the same price. (ABC News -- Wire)
She'll be right . . . unless debt problems really bite Apr 4, 2008
The contract price we get for iron ore in the coming year may rise by 65 per cent, while the contract price for coal may double. If so, our terms of trade - export prices relative to import prices - may improve by a further 10 per cent.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bonds weaker after offshore sell-off Apr 2, 2008
On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June 10-year bond futures contract price was at 93 ... 960, while the June three-year contract price was at 93 ... Australian bonds opened weaker at 0830 AEDT, but staged a brief rally mid-morning, with the June 10-year bond futures contract price rising from 93. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The State of Large-Scale Solar Apr 1, 2008
Most companies that discussed price focused on the target contract price of 15 cents per kilowatt-hour, as the price at which companies could turn a decent profit and also ensure construction occurs. The price for electricity from new baseload natural gas plants is about 9 cents per kilowatt-hour, and rises to 12 to 48 cents per kilowatt-hour for peak power, depending on what report you read. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Lourdes' Golden Year Mar 28, 2008
The contract price was $244,228 but the finished value of the building was $400,000. The cornerstone was laid Sunday, Nov. 23, 1958. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
KB Home sued over appraisals Mar 23, 2008
The Ruvacalbas had used an outside appraiser who, after looking at four comparable sales of the same model in the same development ranging from $373,000 to $414,000, refused to appraise the house at $469,000, the initial contract price. When faced with these numbers, KB Home agreed to lower the price of the home by nearly $61,000. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Duvernay Enjoys Record 2007 Mar 20, 2008
Type of Contract Quantity Time Period Contract Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- AECO Fixed Price 3,000 gjs/day April - October 2008 $6 ... 68 U.S./bbl average (157) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Fair Value (332) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Company has entered into the following contracts subsequent to December 31, 2007: Type of Contract... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Delphi Energy Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2007 Production and Positions for Continued Growth Mar 20, 2008
The Company has fixed the price applicable to future production through the following contracts: Type of Quantity Contract Price Time Period Commodity Contract Contracted ($/unit) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2007 Natural - March 2008 Gas Physical 3,000 GJ/d $9 ... Type of Quantity Contract Price Time Period Commodity Contract Contracted ($/unit) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2007 - $9... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Judge orders negotiation before border fence property seizure Mar 9, 2008
Tamez s lawyers argued in a Feb. 7 hearing that the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act requires negotiations and an effort to reach a fixed contract price before eminent domain seizures, even for a temporary easement. Tamez, a 72-year-old nursing professor who stands to lose land that s been in her family for centuries, viewed the ruling as a victory. (KHOU.com, TX)
Sulfuric acid costs jump due to ethanol demands Feb 29, 2008
Sibert said last year's contract price was for $90 per ton. In November, the city had to buy at open market pricing for $112 per ton. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Pimco Power in Treasuries Prompts Class-Action Suit Gross Says Is Nonsense Feb 21, 2008
The contract price rises and falls with the price of the underlying 10-year Treasury note. Posting Margin. (Bloomberg)
Tokyo Electric, Japanese Utilities Face $3.5 Billion Increase in LNG Cost Feb 20, 2008
An adjusted amount can be generated depending on the contract price over which we are holding talks with Australian suppliers,'' Osaka Gas's Kinukawa said in a Jan. 17 interview from Osaka City. If any, we should deal with it properly. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
SYNOPSIS OF COUNTY BOARD MEETING Feb 14, 2008
M/Seeboth, S/Berg, to authorize the purchase of a Motorola XLT2500 radio in the amount of 2,608 and a Motorola in car repeater in the amount of 3,000 from Alpha Wireless at the Minnesota State contract price to be installed in the 2008 Ford Expedition, carried. M/Guggisberg, S/Seeboth, to accept the resignation of Benjamin Schaefer, FT Senior Appraiser effective 2-6-08 and ratify authorization to post the vacancy according to contract/policy, carried. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
CME Group Announces Increased Limits in Wheat Futures and Options Feb 8, 2008
The price limit increases are necessary to align the company's Wheat contract price limits with those of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange and Kansas City Board of Trade. All three markets serve North American grain market participants worldwide. (PR Newswire)
KB Home, Countrywide sued for inflating prices Feb 8, 2008
If a post-construction appraisal shows the property value has fallen below the contract price, buyers can walk away from the deal, according to the complaint. The Boldens and Contreras each purchased homes in 2005 at KB's Oak Knoll development. (MSNBC -- Business)
Crop Insurance Products Compared Feb 8, 2008
The base price for corn is the average of December s futures contract price during February. (For soybeans, it s the average of November s futures contract price during February. (Agri-View, WI)
Grande Cache Coal Corporation Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial and Operating Results Feb 7, 2008
For the quarter, the average price achieved on U.S. dollar denominated sales was U.S.$87 per tonne, down slightly from U.S.$89 per tonne last year reflecting a decline in hard coking coal contract price settlements offset by a lower proportional volume of Pulverized Coal Injection (PCI) sales. The product sales mix in the current quarter included hard coking coal sales (96%) at an average price of U.S.$88 per tonne and PCI sales (4%) at an average price of U.S.$68 per tonne. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Mittal mines a Russian mystery Feb 2, 2008
"At the 2007 contract price of around $68/tonne of concentrate these assets were loss making. We note that Severstal reported production costs of $30/tonne of concentrate at these assets in 2005. This implies an increase in costs of over 100% in just two years.". According to Kavanagh, "the Kuzbass assets, those sold to Mittal, were not considered strategic to the supply of coal to Cherepovets. The price offered by Mittal was a good one, similar to the price of Raspadskaya [acquired by Evraz].... (Asia Times Online)
Ballast Nedam Confirms Profit Forecast for 2007 Jan 21, 2008
The contract price for this project amounts to approximately EUR 13 million. Renovation - The Accor group has contracted Ballast Nedam to renovate the Hotel The Grand in Amsterdam. (PR Newswire)
Ore talks: miners confident Jan 20, 2008
AUSTRALIA'S big mining companies believe bargaining power has shifted further in their favour during this year's deadlocked iron ore contract price negotiations ... Analysts are lining up to raise their estimates for this year's contract price rise ... "The market has tightened in recent weeks," said Mike Komesaroff, a consultant with strong links to China who previously predicted a rise of 25 to 50 per cent. "I now expect a contract price rise of more than 50 per cent.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Big miners confident of iron ore price rise Jan 20, 2008
AUSTRALIA'S big mining companies believe bargaining power is shifting in their favour at this year's deadlocked annual iron ore contract price negotiations ... Analysts who are not conflicted by the BHP-Rio merger proposal are lining up to raise their estimates for this year's contract price rise ... "I now expect a contract price rise of more than 50%.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Global concerns drive dollar down Jan 18, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Be careful of unlicensed contractors Jan 12, 2008
There are other requirements including putting the agreement in writing, limitations on how much of the price can be demanded in advance of the work, and that the contract price to be paid in segments, with the balance of the full cost only due and payable after all of the work is completed. Licensed contractors are required to carry workers compensation insurance for their employees and unlicensed contractor rarely if ever does. (Gridley Herald, CA)
China-Australia Axis Turns on Iron, LNG, Mandarin-Speaking Prime Minister Jan 5, 2008
That was four times the contract price, which doesn't include shipping and insurance. Pricing Power. (Bloomberg)
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Orders Four 58,000 dwt Supramax Vessels Jan 4, 2008
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ) announced today it has exercised options for the construction of four 58,000 dwt Supramax vessels from the Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group, the parent of the Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding Co. (China), at a contract price of $42. 3 million per vessel. (Primezone Releases)
Mayor gives the dirt on North Dec 26, 2007
One of the concerns that people have is the idea that Gee, we have not set a contract price yet and yet [the construction manager] is the only one we are dealing with, so doesn t he have a monopoly on us and can t he set his price and aren t we subject to that. the mayor said. (Newton Tab, MA)
Contractor is key to successful reroofing Dec 21, 2007
The law states that the contractor can receive only 10 percent of the contract price or 1,000, whichever is less, as a down payment. - Will the contractor furnish a written contract with explicit payment instructions and total price. (North County Times)
Linn Energy to Acquire Oil and Gas Properties From Lamamco Drilling Company For $552 Million Dec 21, 2007
HOUSTON, Dec. 21, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Linn Energy, LLC (NasdaqGS: - ) announced today that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire certain oil and gas properties located primarily in the Mid-Continent from Lamamco Drilling Company for a contract price of $552 million, subject to purchase price adjustments. The Company anticipates the acquisition will close in early 2008 and will be financed with a combination of borrowings under its existing revolving credit facility and... (Primezone Releases)
Fighting Rio piles on the prospects Dec 19, 2007
Rio said that it would look to take advantage of bumper spot prices for iron ore ($US190 a tonne in December) compared with current contract prices ($US85 a tonne, but expected to rise by as much as 50% in the 2007-08 price negotiations) ... If it were to get a $US100 a tonne premium to the 2007 contract price, the revenue boost would be $US1. (The Age)
NYMEX Announces Updated Fee Schedule for NYMEX and COMEX Futures and Options Contracts Dec 15, 2007
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NYMEX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMX), the parent company of the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (NYMEX), announced today that effective January 2, 2008, an updated fee schedule will be put into effect containing per contract price increases for NYMEX and COMEX futures and options products ranging from $0. 05 to $0. (PR Newswire)
City buys two new police cars through grant Dec 14, 2007
He said the dealership had two 2008 unequipped Crown Victorias left at 2007 state contract prices ( 21,229 each) and that was the only day available to go there ... Dan Burchfield (Ward 2) offered a motion to buy the two cars after the fact at state contract price. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Nigeria: Wilbros Scandal - Ex-President Defends Defence Chief Dec 3, 2007
The EGGS Phase I contract price was approximated at $216,500,000, the EGGS coating optional scope price was approximated at $216,500,000, while the EGGS Phase II price was approximated at $141,000,000; bringing the combined total scope of work price at approximately $387,5000,000. The former General Manager of Wilbros, Mr. Jason Edward Steph, is at present, facing prosecution under the Foreign Corrupt Act for being the mastermind that distributed the $6 million to the senior Nigerian government... (allAfrica.com)
US doldrums a dead weight on dollar Nov 29, 2007
On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the December 10-year bond futures contract price was at 94 ... 150, while the December three-year contract price was at 93. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Indochine, New Art Interior await hearing on four-year dispute Nov 14, 2007
New Art Interior claimed that Indochine only paid part of the S 680,000 contract price initially agreed. It also claimed that the chain did not pay for additional works that amounted to 248,107, ignored invoices for a glass panel worth S 22,750 and defaulted on a further 93,000 for equipment sold and delivered to the Wisma Atria outlet. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
County gas prices soar 13.3 cents this week Nov 10, 2007
If you are a small, independent business owner and either lost property due to the fires or shut down, please contact reporter David Washburn by phone at (619) 498-6653 or e-mail. SIGNONSANDIEGO NEWS SERVICES. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Housing glut hits luxury builder Toll Brothers Nov 9, 2007
The canceled high-end contracts and a shift in demand to the builder's condominiums, which tend to be cheaper than single-family homes, cut the average contract price to $557,000. Without the cancellations, the price would have averaged $646,000, down 3 percent from the prior quarter. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Gulfport Energy Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results Nov 8, 2007
93 Gulfport Energy Corporation Forward Sales Contracts As of November 7, 2007 Weighted Daily Period Daily Volume Contract Price ------- ------------ -------------- Jul 2007 - May 2008 3,500 70. 29 Jun 2008 3,500 71. (Primezone Releases)
AGL, Arrow buy Queensland's gas pipeline unit Nov 7, 2007
"The contract price with Enertrade was quite low, so buying back that is positive," said John Colnan, senior resources analyst at Shaw Stockbroking in Sydney. "Getting the right to build the pipeline to Gladstone opens up new coal-seam gas opportunities along the route - and Gladstone is the growing market.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
City to clamp down on vacant buildings Oct 30, 2007
Approval was given for the Utilities Department to purchase a 2-ton truck chassis at state contract price of $42,068. Approval was given for Judy Tyree to attend the Mississippi Judicial College Leadership conference in Natchez in November. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
PotashCorp Reports Record Third-Quarter Earnings Oct 25, 2007
These price increases will widen the gap between spot-market prices and the 2007 contract price with China to more than $100 per tonne, a measure of the substantial change in the potash industry over the past several months. Although China buys mainly lower-cost standard grade potash and has historically received a discount for being the largest volume buyer, the changed fundamentals in the potash industry are expected to close this gap considerably. (Canada Newswire)
$16m Kickback: GPHA Boss Stands Indicted Oct 25, 2007
The cost of the modification was $1,535,000,000 bringing the final Contract Price to $16,755,000. (Copy of modification specification attached as Exhibit E). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Council goes back to school Oct 19, 2007
The total contract price is $77,000. Assistant City Engineer Brian Gleason said that a protective membrane covers the floor and tarps cover the walls. (Washington Journal, IA)
Subcontractors, payment case decided Oct 13, 2007
Here, Snow said, there is evidence that the school district paid Constructart the full contract price - at least the one after some change orders reduced the fees. The case is Stephens dba Rainbow Construction vs. Deer Valley Unified School District (1 CA-CV 06-0742). (AZCentral -- Business)
Home builders' headaches far from finished, may top '80s pain Oct 9, 2007
Guarantee buyback at original contract price. 3. (USA Today -- Money)
