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American Silicon Alloys and Metal Consumption at 68,900 tons in Jan-May 2015

In Jan-May, 2015, the total production of ferrosilicon and silicon metal was 213,000 tons, up by 5.4% Y-O-Y. The net export volume was 138,000 tons, decreasing by 6.8% Y-O-Y. At the end of May, the producers ‘ stock was 43,900 tons .

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

First Nickel Reports Financial and Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015

First Nickel Inc. ("FNI" or the "Company") (TSX:FNI) announces its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. The Company's unaudited condensed interim financial statements ("financial statements") and management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A...

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Celebrating 130 Years of History

BHP Billiton is today celebrating the 130 year anniversary of the incorporation of BHP and its significant contribution to the Australian economy and society for more than a century.

Monday, August 17, 2015

Is Glencore about to Dump $16 Billion of Stockpiles?

At the end of trading in London on Thursday shares in Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) was priced at 179p.

Monday, August 17, 2015

Glencore Sells Stakes in Three Assets, Gets Only $290 Million

Swiss commodities trader and miner Glencore (LON:GLEN) confirmed Friday it has sold its stakes in three assets it got after acquiring Xstrata in 2013, raising about $290 million.

Monday, August 17, 2015

IFM Fights Low Ferrochrome Price, Higher Input Costs

International Ferro Metals’ (IFM’s) financial performance and cash flows will likely remain under pressure unless there is a “sustained improvement” in the ferrochrome price, which has been hovering at the same level for three consecutive quarters.

Monday, August 17, 2015

Vale Ordered to Halt Production at Giant Amazon Nickel Mine

A Brazilian federal court on Friday ordered Vale, the world's number one nickel and iron ore producer, to halt activity at its Onça Puma nickel mine in northwestern Brazil.

Monday, August 17, 2015

TPT Gets go-ahead to Operate Manganese Terminal

Cabinet has approved the issuing to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) of a permanent operating licence to operate the manganese container terminal at the Port of Ngqura, near Port Elizabeth.

Monday, August 17, 2015
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