Transition metals

Zinc Chloride Market - Global Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2021-2026: Key Players are American Elements, TIB Chemicals, Vijaychem Industries, Flaurea Chemicals, and Zaclon - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Reducing agents, Transition metals, Commodity chemicals, Zinc, Chemical industry, Chloride, Ethyl acetate

A major factor that will drive the growth of the zinc chloride market during the forecast period is the growth of the textile industry, which is expected to lead to an increase in the demand for zinc chloride.

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  • A major factor that will drive the growth of the zinc chloride market during the forecast period is the growth of the textile industry, which is expected to lead to an increase in the demand for zinc chloride.
  • Additionally, zinc chloride is used in the chemical industry for manufacture of dyes, intermediate chemicals, and solvents, like ethyl acetate.
  • A rise in the demand for zinc chloride from the textile processing industry is the major factor that is driving the global zinc chloride market.
  • Some of the key players operating in the market include American Elements, TIB Chemicals AG, Vijaychem Industries, Flaurea Chemicals, and Zaclon LLC.

Imperial Mining Crater Lake Drilling Returns Wide Scandium and Rare Earth Intersections: Driving to Deliver 43-101 Resource Estimate by June

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Lanthanides, Reducing agents, Transition metals, Scandium, Rare-earth element, Yttrium, Lanthanum, Praseodymium

Elevated levels of total rare earth oxides plus yttrium (TREO+Y) of up to 0.38 % characterize the scandium-bearing horizon.

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  • Elevated levels of total rare earth oxides plus yttrium (TREO+Y) of up to 0.38 % characterize the scandium-bearing horizon.
  • At current prices for the magnet rare earths (Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb) the rare earth mineralization will provide the project with important bulk concentrate value for the potential operation.
  • MONTREAL, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Mining Group Ltd. ("Imperial") (TSX VENTURE: IPG; OTCQB: IMPNF) is pleased to announce that it continues to receive strong scandium and rare earth assays from Crater Lake drilling the TG scandium mineralized Zone (the Zone).
  • The winter drilling results at the Crater Lake property continue to build an important scandium and TREO+Y resource at the TGZ target, said Peter Cashin, Imperials President & Chief Executive Officer.

Defense Metals Announces Plans for 2021 Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit Resource Expansion and Definition Diamond Drill Program

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Transition metals, Native element minerals, Metallic elements, Rare-earth element, Earth, Yttrium, Diamond, Metal

VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce plans to complete a diamond drill campaign during 2021 at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce plans to complete a diamond drill campaign during 2021 at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit.
  • The Company plans to complete a minimum of 2,000 metres and up to 5,000 metres of diamond drilling designed to expand the deposit and further delineate existing resources.
  • Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, stated:"Defense Metals is pleased toannounce its plans to complete further resource expansion and delineation diamond drilling at Wicheeda.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Nickel Creek Platinum Announces COVID-19 Precautionary Measures for Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Ferromagnetic materials, Transition metals, Nickel, Cobalt

TORONTO, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Nickel Creek Platinum Corp. (TSX: NCP) ("Nickel Creek" or the "Company") announced today that in light of ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, and in order to mitigate potential risks to the health and safety of its shareholders, employees, communities and other stakeholders, Nickel Creek is strongly encouraging its shareholders and others not to attend Nickel Creek's annual general meeting ("AGM") in person, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2021 (the "Meeting").

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  • TORONTO, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Nickel Creek Platinum Corp. (TSX: NCP) ("Nickel Creek" or the "Company") announced today that in light of ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, and in order to mitigate potential risks to the health and safety of its shareholders, employees, communities and other stakeholders, Nickel Creek is strongly encouraging its shareholders and others not to attend Nickel Creek's annual general meeting ("AGM") in person, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2021 (the "Meeting").
  • Shareholders of the Company are invited to submit questions in advance of the meeting by email at [email protected] .
  • About Nickel Creek Platinum Corp.
    Nickel Creek Platinum Corp. (TSX: NCP; OTCQB: NCPCF) is a Canadian mining exploration and development company and its flagship asset is its 100%-owned Nickel Shw Project.
  • Our vision is to create value for our shareholders by becoming a leading North American nickel, copper, cobalt and PGM producer.

NORNICKEL STRENGTHENS ITS MANAGEMENT TEAM

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Norilsk, Norilsk Nickel, Palladium, Nickel, Sergei Stepanov

Moscow, May 25, 2021 - Nornickel, the world's largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, announces appointments intended to strengthen its management team and bolster the Company's efforts in operations, innovations and communications.

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  • Moscow, May 25, 2021 - Nornickel, the world's largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, announces appointments intended to strengthen its management team and bolster the Company's efforts in operations, innovations and communications.
  • Sergey Stepanov has been appointed Senior Vice President - Operational Director of Nornickel.
  • Vitaly Busko has fifteen years of experience as a management consultant and executive in Russian and international companies.
  • Since 2013, she has been the Head of Human Resources, Social Policy, and Public Relations at Nornickel.

Canada Nickel Preliminary Economic Assessment Confirms Robust Economics of Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Ferromagnetic materials, Transition metals, Nickel, Cobalt

Metal prices used (US$) were $7.75/lb nickel, $15/lb cobalt, $90/tonne magnetite, $1.04/lb chromium, $1,600/oz Pd, and $800/oz Pt.

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  • Metal prices used (US$) were $7.75/lb nickel, $15/lb cobalt, $90/tonne magnetite, $1.04/lb chromium, $1,600/oz Pd, and $800/oz Pt.
  • Based on the range of grade and ratio of sulphur to nickel at Crawford, recovery could be expected to range from 10% - 60%.
  • Canada Nickel provides investors with leverage to nickel and cobalt in low political risk jurisdictions.
  • Canada Nickel is currently anchored by its 100% owned flagship Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project in the heart of the prolific Timmins-Cochrane mining camp.

SHAREHOLDERS OF NORINICKEL APPROVED THE FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE FY 2020

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Chemical elements, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Native element minerals, Noble metals, Precious metals, Transition metals, Norilsk Nickel, International Financial Reporting Standards, Osmium, Norilsk, Palladium

b"Additionally, the shareholders approved the annual report for 2020, RAS accounts, the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS for 2020 and approved JSC KPMG as the auditors for 2021 RAS accounts and IFRS consolidated financial statements.

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  • b"Additionally, the shareholders approved the annual report for 2020, RAS accounts, the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS for 2020 and approved JSC KPMG as the auditors for 2021 RAS accounts and IFRS consolidated financial statements.
  • The shareholders voted in favor of all the other items of the AGM agenda.\nThis announcement contains inside information in accordance with Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014 of 16 April 2014.\nFull name and position of person making the announcement - Vladimir Zhukov,\xc2\xa0 Vice - president, Investor Relations\nMMC 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.
  • The company also produces cobalt, rhodium, silver, gold, iridium, ruthenium, selenium, tellurium, sulphur and other products.\nThe production units of Norilsk Nickel Group are located at the Norilsk Industrial District, on the Kola Peninsula and Zabaykalsky Krai in Russia as well as in Finland and South Africa.\nMMC Norilsk Nickel shares are listed on the Moscow and on the Saint-Petersburg Stock Exchanges, ADRs are traded over the counter in the US and on the London, Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges.\nPhone: +7 (495) 785 58 00 Phone: +7 (495) 786 83 20\n"

Battery Mineral Resources Commences Drilling at Mapes-Johnson Historic Cobalt-silver Producer at Elk Lake

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Chemical elements, Natural sciences, Dietary minerals, Ferromagnetic materials, Transition metals, Cobalt, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Nickel, Lithium

b'Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2021) - Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSXV: BMR) ("Battery" or "BMR" or the "Company") completed the design and commenced a diamond drill exploration program at the historic cobalt-silver producing Mapes-Johnston ("Mapes") target on its 100% owned Elk Lake property.

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  • b'Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2021) - Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSXV: BMR) ("Battery" or "BMR" or the "Company") completed the design and commenced a diamond drill exploration program at the historic cobalt-silver producing Mapes-Johnston ("Mapes") target on its 100% owned Elk Lake property.
  • The 1,221 claims of the Elk Lake property are centred on the town of Elk Lake covering 20,902 hectares (209 square kilometres) in a contiguous block.\nMining in the Elk Lake area started in 1906 following the discovery of native silver which gave rise to Elk Lake as a mining camp.
  • Battery is engaged in the discovery, acquisition, and development of battery metals (cobalt, lithium, graphite, nickel & copper), in North America and South Korea.
  • Battery is the largest mineral claim holder in the historic Gowganda Cobalt-Silver Camp, Canada, with various high-grade primary cobalt silver-nickel-copper targets located in the Cobalt Belt of Ontario and Quebec.

First Quantum Minerals Announces Sale of 30% of Ravensthorpe Nickel for $240 Million

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Chemical elements, Natural sciences, Dietary minerals, Ferromagnetic materials, Transition metals, Ravensthorpe, Cobalt, Nickel, Lithium, XE-class submarine

First Quantum will retain a 70% interest in Ravensthorpe and continue to be the operator.

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  • First Quantum will retain a 70% interest in Ravensthorpe and continue to be the operator.
  • POSCO will be provided with a long-term offtake agreement for 7,500 tonnes of nickel in mixed nickel-cobalt hydroxide precipitate (\xe2\x80\x9cMHP\xe2\x80\x9d) per year produced at Ravensthorpe, beginning in 2024.
  • The balance of Ravensthorpe\xe2\x80\x99s production will continue to be marketed by First Quantum.
  • The Transaction is subject to certain conditions including approval by the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (\xe2\x80\x9cFIRB\xe2\x80\x9d).

SHINE selects location in northern Netherlands for European isotope production facility

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Engineering, Medical Supplies, Health, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Nuclear, Medicinal radiochemistry, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Dane County, Wisconsin, Janesville, Wisconsin, SHINE Medical Technologies, Chemical elements, Transition metals, Isotopes in medicine, Molybdenum, Shine

b"SHINE Medical Technologies LLC today announced that it has selected the municipality of Veendam in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands, as the location of its European medical isotope production facility.

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  • b"SHINE Medical Technologies LLC today announced that it has selected the municipality of Veendam in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands, as the location of its European medical isotope production facility.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005557/en/\nRendering of the SHINE medical isotope production facility that will be built in Veendam, the Netherlands.
  • (Graphic: SHINE Medical Technologies)\nSHINE\xe2\x80\x99s European facility will be focused initially on the production of molybdenum-99, a diagnostic isotope relied on for procedures that identify heart disease, cancer and other conditions.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe production facility will be a solution for all of Europe, enabling SHINE to deliver a reliable, flexible supply of a broad range of critical medical isotopes to European customers, starting with molybdenum-99.