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Rare Metal Tantalum Faces Supply Conflict Produced By Dodd-Frank
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- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 12:45
- Written by Tom Vulcan
With nearly 25 percent of supply off limits due to the conflict-mineral provision of new regulation, will new producers jump in?
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Cobalt: Increasing Use, Reduced Production & Finding The Right Price
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- Published on Monday, 11 March 2013 15:17
- Written by Tom Vulcan
More demand coming from battery makers, but global cobalt metal production actually dropped in 2012.
Beryllium Basics: Building On Strength As A Critical & Strategic Metal
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- Published on Friday, 14 December 2012 10:41
- Written by Tom Vulcan
Lighter and stronger than steel with a very high melting point, beryllium's role is growing more and more important to defense industries.
Tungsten: One Of The Heaviest Metals & A Hard Act To Follow
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- Published on Monday, 19 November 2012 11:29
- Written by Tom Vulcan
Global demand for the industrial metal is growing robustly, but keep an eye on China.
Chinese Overseas Direct Investment In Metals & Mining Sure To Expand, As Will Concerns
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 October 2012 00:00
- Written by Tom Vulcan
When it comes to base metals in particular, China meets demand through direct investments; are rare earths next on shopping list?
The Commodity Investor: Future Quite Bleak For Rare Earths Miner Molycorp
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 August 2012 08:19
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Strategic missteps have put the company’s future in jeopardy and shareholders are paying the price.
‘Conflict Minerals’ Gold, Tin & Tungsten Face New Layer Of Regulation
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- Published on Tuesday, 31 July 2012 08:57
- Written by Tom Butcher
Dodd-Frank Act seeks to cut funding of armed groups engaged in conflict and human rights abuses through disclosure rule.
Un-Hyping Graphite With Basic Facts For Investors
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- Published on Wednesday, 23 May 2012 08:02
- Written by Tom Vulcan
While much of graphite’s interest comes in the form of future expectations, we offer some basic facts and fundamentals of what many see as the ‘next big mineral thing.’
The Commodity Investor: Molycorp Takeover Will Trigger Other Deals
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 08:10
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Rare Element Resources, Avalon Rare Metals and Quest Rare Minerals could be the next acquisition targets in the space.
The Commodity Investor: Rare Earth Provider Molycorp Offers Discounted Entry Into Sector
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2012 08:29
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
With high-tech and green technology fueling demand in this niche asset class, one company is well positioned to capitalize on price increases.
Strategic Metals: Where To Dig For Information Sources & Resources
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- Published on Wednesday, 29 February 2012 09:23
- Written by Tom Vulcan
We offer insight into where to find vital information on under-the-radar commodities of strategic metals and rare earth elements.
Rare Earths And Strategic Metals: A Lateral Look At 2011
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 08:52
- Written by Ton Vulcan
Nationalism, the search for substitutes and deals to address short supplies consumed the spotlight in 2011 for rare earth elements.
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea: The Last Commodity Frontier
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 06:43
- Written by Tom Vulcan
Plenty of unknowns accompany ability to dive deeper in oceans to mine metals and minerals.
Scandium, A Rare Earth That’s Not Really A Rare Earth?
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- Published on Wednesday, 03 August 2011 06:16
- Written by Tom Vulcan
While found in small quantities, scandium is scattered plentifully throughout the world.
Bhappu: Some Metals Flying Under The Radar
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- Published on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 17:00
- Written by Tom Vulcan
As undervalued metals become harder to find, minor metals and strategic minerals offer opportunity.
Strontium: From Sugar Beet To Dirty Bombs
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 April 2011 08:47
- Written by Tom Vulcan
This versatile metal may provide investors with unrealized opportunities.
Malcolm Gissen: China, India Key To Commodities Prices
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 April 2011 04:14
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor
Mark Smith: Reviving The US Rare Earth Industry
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- Published on Friday, 25 March 2011 04:28
- Written by Tom Vulcan
The president and CEO of Molycorp, Inc. shares his thoughts on the how the U.S. can fit into the increasingly important global rare earth metals industry.
Kevin Kerr: Cautious On Commodities
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 17:00
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor
Kris Van den Broeck: The Benefits Of Metals Recycling
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- Published on Thursday, 03 February 2011 17:00
- Written by Tom Vulcan
