Transition metals

Copper's Rising importance in Growing Infrastructure & Technology Needs Causing the Supply and Demand to Remain High

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Zinc alloys, Copper, Brass, Zinc, Bronze, Copper in architecture

Large amounts are also used to make alloys such as brass (copper and zinc) and bronze (copper, tin, and zinc).

Key Points: 
  • Large amounts are also used to make alloys such as brass (copper and zinc) and bronze (copper, tin, and zinc).
  • Copper is an essential component in the motors, wiring, radiators, connectors, brakes, and bearings used in cars and trucks.
  • The world's production (supply) and consumption (demand) of copper have increased dramatically in the past 25 years.
  • Because of its importance in construction and power transmission, however, the impact of any copper supply disruption would be high.

Copper's Rising importance in Growing Infrastructure & Technology Needs Causing the Supply and Demand to Remain High

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Zinc alloys, Copper, Brass, Zinc, Bronze, Copper in architecture

Large amounts are also used to make alloys such as brass (copper and zinc) and bronze (copper, tin, and zinc).

Key Points: 
  • Large amounts are also used to make alloys such as brass (copper and zinc) and bronze (copper, tin, and zinc).
  • Copper is an essential component in the motors, wiring, radiators, connectors, brakes, and bearings used in cars and trucks.
  • The world's production (supply) and consumption (demand) of copper have increased dramatically in the past 25 years.
  • Because of its importance in construction and power transmission, however, the impact of any copper supply disruption would be high.

Copper Prices in the Spotlight After Rebound from Two Month Low

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Economic geology, Copper, Porphyry copper deposit, Mining, Molybdenum

NEW YORK, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The price of Copper rebounded on Monday and Tuesday after previously hitting a two month low last week.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The price of Copper rebounded on Monday and Tuesday after previously hitting a two month low last week.
  • The mining market is segmented into mining services; general minerals; stones; copper, nickel, lead and zinc; metal ore and coal, lignite, and anthracite.
  • The first core drillhole at Big Sandy (BS-1) drilled deep into a new porphyry copper system (see January 12, 2021 news).
  • It produces copper concentrates containing copper, gold, and silver; molybdenum concentrates; and zinc metals.

Fathom Commences 2021 Summer / Fall Exploration Program at the Albert Lake Property

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Ferromagnetic materials, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Nickel, Cobalt

Commences 2021 Summer / Fall Exploration and Drilling Program at Albert Lake Nickel, Copper, Cobalt, PGE Sulphide Project in Saskatchewan.

Key Points: 
  • Commences 2021 Summer / Fall Exploration and Drilling Program at Albert Lake Nickel, Copper, Cobalt, PGE Sulphide Project in Saskatchewan.
  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2021) - Fathom Nickel Inc. (CSE:FNI) (FSE: 6Q5) (the "Company" or "Fathom"), announces the summer / fall exploration program has commenced at its Saskatchewan Albert Lake Nickel, Copper, PGE project and provides an overview of the planned activities including a 5,000m drill program scheduled to begin late August (the "2021 Summer / Fall Exploration and Drilling Program").
  • Field exploration crews arrived at the Albert Lake camp during the week of June 14, 2021 to kick off a five-month field program.
  • "We are eager to begin our 2021 Summer / Fall Exploration and Drilling Program which builds on the key learnings from the Q1-2021 Program results.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Announces Appointment of Enoch Godongwana to Company's Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Chemical elements, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Precious metals, Native element minerals, Noble metals, Transition metals, Platinum group, Platinum, Palladium, Lithium-ion battery, Lithium

Vancouver, British Columbia and Johannesburg, South Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2021) - Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) ("Platinum Group" "PTM" or the "Company") announced today that Mr. Enoch Godongwana has been appointed as a non-executive independent director to the Company's board, bringing the number of directors to seven.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia and Johannesburg, South Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2021) - Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) ("Platinum Group" "PTM" or the "Company") announced today that Mr. Enoch Godongwana has been appointed as a non-executive independent director to the Company's board, bringing the number of directors to seven.
  • Platinum Group CEO R. Michael Jones commented, "We are very pleased to welcome Enoch Godongwana to the Board of the Company.
  • Platinum Group is the operator of the Waterberg Project, a bulk underground deposit in northern South Africa.
  • Platinum Group Metals is also co-founder of Lion Battery Technologies with Anglo American working on cutting edge patented technology to put palladium and platinum in lithium batteries.

Val-d'Or Mining Annual Meeting Reminder

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Val-d'Or, Zinc, Proxy, Copper, Newsfile

Val-d'Or, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - June 21, 2021) - Val-d'Or Mining Corporation (TSXV: VZZ) ("Val-d'Or Mining" or the "Company") provides a reminder that the Company's annual general meeting (the "Meeting") is scheduled for June 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).

Key Points: 
  • Val-d'Or, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - June 21, 2021) - Val-d'Or Mining Corporation (TSXV: VZZ) ("Val-d'Or Mining" or the "Company") provides a reminder that the Company's annual general meeting (the "Meeting") is scheduled for June 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
  • We also encourage shareholders to attend the Meeting via teleconference by following the registration instructions, as outlined in the 2021 MIC.
  • We request that shareholders return their completed proxies or voting instructions by the proxy cut-off date, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
  • The mineral commodities of interest are broad, and range from gold, copper-zinc-silver, nickel-copper-PGE to industrial and energy minerals.

Western Sierra Resource Corporation Enters Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in a Gold Mining Operation With Enhanced Recovery Net Income Projected at $3.2 Billion

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Atoms, Chemical elements, Native element minerals, Noble metals, Transition metals, Precious metals, Rhodium, Palladium, Platinum, Mining

The Sage Hen claims are located adjacent to the Relief Canyon Mine in the Oreana Tend.

Key Points: 
  • The Sage Hen claims are located adjacent to the Relief Canyon Mine in the Oreana Tend.
  • In addition to gold and silver, the enhanced recovery system assays have indicated platinum, palladium and rhodium.
  • Projected annual net income from the 100 ton/day and 1,100 ton/day operation is $269 million and $3.2 billion respectively.
  • About Western Sierra Resource Corporation:
    Founded in 1907, Western Sierra Resource Corporation (a Utah corporation), has historically been a gold and silver mining company which continues to own several historical precious metal reserves in Arizona.

Blackstone Plans Subsidiary to List in the US Capital Markets

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Other Energy, Natural Resources, Finance, Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, Professional services, Mining, Minerals, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Reducing agents, Cobalt, Lithium, Manganese, Electric battery

Blackstone Resources AG (SWX: BLS) is considering a extension of our battery interests in the subsidiary Blackstone Technology GmbH to list in the US market to raise additional capital and diversify its current investor base.

Key Points: 
  • Blackstone Resources AG (SWX: BLS) is considering a extension of our battery interests in the subsidiary Blackstone Technology GmbH to list in the US market to raise additional capital and diversify its current investor base.
  • At present, Blackstone Resources AG is listed on the Swiss SIX exchange (Symbol BLS) in Switzerland and has invested huge amounts into Blackstone Technology.
  • There are already a number of companies that focus on battery technology listed in the US who have already raised significant capital.
  • Therefore, Blackstone Resources sets up, develops and manages production-refineries for battery-metals such as lithium, cobalt, manganese, graphite, nickel and copper.

Anomet Products' Clad Metal Rod, Wire & Ribbon Combine Properties to Optimize Performance

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Metals, Refractory metals, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Inconel, Niobium, Nickel, Stainless steel, Exotic material

SHREWSBURY, Mass., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anomet Products has introduced custom clad metal wire that can achieve specific performance properties for a wide range of fuel cell and large electrical distribution applications.

Key Points: 
  • SHREWSBURY, Mass., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anomet Products has introduced custom clad metal wire that can achieve specific performance properties for a wide range of fuel cell and large electrical distribution applications.
  • Anomet Clad Metal Products are metallurgically bonded with up to three layers including copper core materials with an outer sheath of nickel, Inconel, or custom alloys to achieve specific performance properties.
  • Featuring 2% or more cladding thickness, Anomet Clad Metal Products can include, platinum, gold, palladium, or silver clad to copper, stainless steel, Kovar, niobium, nickel-iron, molybdenum, tantalum, and titanium core materials.
  • Anomet Clad Metal Products are typically 10X less expensive than solid precious metal products.

NORNICKEL'S PALLADIUM FUND LAUNCHES FIRST NICKEL AND COPPER ETCS ON LSE

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Chemistry, Chemical elements, Physical sciences, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Dietary minerals, Precious metals, Norilsk Nickel, Nickel, Norilsk, Palladium, European Train Control System

The listings follow the launch of GPF's physically backed, low-cost gold, silver, platinum and palladium ETCs at the beginning of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The listings follow the launch of GPF's physically backed, low-cost gold, silver, platinum and palladium ETCs at the beginning of 2021.
  • The new nickel and copper ETCs will track the respective LME cash prices.
  • The new physical copper and nickel ETCs benefit from our low pricing, enhanced transparency and security and sustainable supply source."
  • MMC Norilsk Nickel is a diversified mining and metallurgical company, the world's largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper.