WednesdayApr 28, 2021 2:02 pm

Prices of Iron Ore Reach Record Levels as Demand Surges

Despite concerns over environmental restrictions in the People’s Republic of China, the price of iron ore kept rising last week. The top steelmaking city in China, Tangshan, stated in March that it would be punishing companies that had discharged pollutants illegally or those that did not implement steps outlined in its emergency anti-pollution plan, which was released after weeks of heavy smog in the northern parts of the country. Companies in Tangshan’s heavy industry, which include the cement and steel sectors, have been ordered to stop or limit production on heavily polluted days in order to help decrease overall air…

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WednesdayApr 28, 2021 1:41 pm

Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Leading American Critical Minerals Production

Energy Fuels produces the raw materials that make numerous clean energy and advanced technologies possible UUUU is the largest U.S. producer of uranium, the fuel for carbon- and emission-free nuclear energy Company is beginning production of an intermediate rare earth element product with plans to integrate U.S. rare earth supply Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) has emerged as “America’s Critical Mineral Hub,” and a leader in the domestic production of uranium, vanadium and rare earth elements (REEs), which are the building blocks of many clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems, nuclear energy and advanced…

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TuesdayApr 27, 2021 3:10 pm

Leading Presidential Candidate in Peru Wants More Taxes on Mining

Pedro Castillo, the leading candidate in the presidential election of Peru, is planning on renegotiating mining contracts in the country’s mining industry. Instead of expropriating assets, Castillo wants a larger share of profits from mining companies in the country to benefit the state’s citizens. Ana Maria Cordova, the party’s legal representative, stated that the official platform of Free Peru highlights taking control of natural resources. However, she adds, Castillo isn’t considering nationalizing mining in the country, which is the second-largest copper industry globally. She explained that instead of seizing assets or nationalizing the mining firms in the country, Castillo’s move…

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MondayApr 26, 2021 1:12 pm

Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) Multifaceted Strategy Strengthens Shareholder Value, Grows Company

UEC is ideally positioned to be leading supplier of American-mined uranium for domestic utilities, U.S. government UEC’s main objective is adding value to shareholders, growing into largest and most profitable uranium company in the United States Uranium Energy (NYSE American: UEC) CEO Amir Adnani American has noted the company is a uranium pure play, with $110 million cash, equity and strategic U.S.-warehoused inventory holdings.  Recent press releases discuss UEC’s business objectives and highlight recent UEC achievements that are notable for the company’s future growth. With uranium spot prices below most producers’ cost of production, UEC has established a physical uranium initiative…

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MondayApr 26, 2021 11:39 am

Copper Prices Rise Due to Increased Chinese Imports

Last week, customs released data indicating that the imports of copper into China in the month of March increased by 25%. The General Administration of Customs revealed that the March arrivals of unwrought copper and products added up to 552,317 tons — an increase of about 111,000 tons compared with last year’s March imports. Last month, the manufacturing sector of China grew at a faster pace than anticipated, which saw activity in the construction sector grow as well, amid warmer temperatures. According to data obtained from Reuters, China’s copper imports for first-quarter 2021 added up to an estimated 1,440,000 tons,…

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ThursdayApr 22, 2021 2:53 pm

ESG Standards Adherence Gives Metals Producer Edge in Attracting Investors

During the first quarter of this year, the stock of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd rose 18%, which made it the top performer on the benchmark stock index in Malaysia. The company’s focus on ESG standards has made it popular among investors. Press Metal’s plants are powered using hydropower, an approach that has improved greatly amid higher metal prices. The company hopes that its products, which are manufactured with a smaller carbon footprint, will be high in demand. This is happening at a time when the Top Glove Corporation, which is the largest rubber glove manufacturer in the world, is…

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ThursdayApr 22, 2021 1:48 pm

Asia Broadband Inc. (AABB) Takes The Los Reyes Gold Mine Property Purchase Deal Further; Expands Management Team 

Asia Broadband takes the Los Reyes gold mine property purchase deal further with mapping and rock sampling assay results Asia Broadband announces the appointment of new management personnel AABB will be launching a new website with information highlighting all its development and operational goals with the managerial aspects of the company Asia Broadband (OTC: AABB) has received mapping and rock sample assay results during the ongoing due diligence process for acquiring a significant gold mine property and on-site processing unit in the productive mining region of Mascota in Jalisco, Mexico. The company had signed the Letter of Intent sometime back…

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ThursdayApr 22, 2021 1:14 pm

Excellon Resources Inc. (TSX: EXN) (NYSE American: EXN) (FSE: E4X2) Continues to Find Additional High-Grade Silver at its Platosa Mine in Mexico

In production since 2005, Platosa is Mexico’s highest-grade silver mine Recent drilling by Excellon highlighted by an intersect of 1,422 g/t silver equivalent over 8.9 meters, as well as multiple other assay results of 1,000+ g/t silver equivalent Drilling underway to define and discover new mineralization in the Gap Zone, an area of vertical mineralization inadequately tested by drilling from surface to date Excellon Resources (TSX: EXN) (NYSE American: EXN) (FSE: E4X2), a silver and base metals producer with precious metal projects in Mexico, Idaho and Germany, has announced compelling high-grade results from underground expansion and exploration drilling at the…

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WednesdayApr 21, 2021 2:44 pm

Chile Mining Minister Calls Proposed Mining Royalty Legislation Unconstitutional

Chile mining minister Juan Carlos Jobet stated on Monday that a proposal to increase royalties on lithium and copper miners currently being discussed by legislators was unconstitutional and noted that the administration of President Sebastian Piñera would be against it. The proposed bill, which had been introduced in 2018, would impose a 3% mining royalty on firms mining and exploring for lithium and copper in Chile. The country is known to have the biggest reserves of lithium and is also the top producer of copper globally. During the annual CRU World Copper Conference and CESCO Week, Jobet stated that the…

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WednesdayApr 21, 2021 10:18 am

Perpetual Industries Inc. (PRPI) Completes Key Acquisitions in Plan to Create Unique Offering in Growing Collector Car Space

PRPI’s blockchain expertise serves as perfect bridge between two new acquisitions Worldwide Auctioneers, AutoGrafic Software System both bring unique technology, experience and talent to the table Perpetual announced plans to create a new division Two recent acquisitions by Perpetual Industries (OTC: PRPI), a company whose mission is to perpetuate industry by bringing value-added technologies to market, are strategically aligned to create a unique offering in the world of collector cars. PRPI’s blockchain expertise serves as the perfect bridge between the two newly acquired companies, allowing them to come together in a synergistic offering designed to provide auto collectors, enthusiasts, restorers…

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