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basic-materials: Archive
Reasons Why You Should Hold Nutrien Stock in Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
NTR is riding strong fertilizer demand, cost cuts, and strategic deals despite pressure from rising input costs.
KGCPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change NTRPositive Net Change
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AREC and ERI Join Forces to Strengthen U.S. Rare-Earth Supply Chain
by Zacks Equity Research
American Resources teams up with ERI to turn recycled electronics into high-purity rare-earth oxides, advancing a domestic supply chain.
BPositive Net Change ARECPositive Net Change EQXPositive Net Change CSWNegative Net Change
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RIO vs. VALE: Which Global Mining Powerhouse is the Better Buy Now?
by Madhurima Das
Rio Tinto and Vale battle for upside as iron ore output, energy-transition metals growth and earnings outlooks diverge.
VALEPositive Net Change RIONegative Net Change
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PAAS vs. AG: Which Silver Mining Stock is the Better Buy?
by Sreeja Deb
PAAS boosts production, cash flow and dividends as silver prices surge, sharpening its edge over a fast-growing rival.
PAASPositive Net Change AGPositive Net Change
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BASFY Opens PolyTHF Technology Licensing to Clients & Partners
by Zacks Equity Research
BASF opens access to its PolyTHF production technology, offering partners lower-cost innovation and faster delivery to reshape the textile market.
KGCPositive Net Change BASFYPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change
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Hudbay Minerals vs. Teck Resources: Which Copper Miner Looks Stronger Now?
by Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
HBM's cost gains and Copper World momentum contrast with TECK???s scale push and QB-driven long-term growth ambitions.
HBMPositive Net Change TECKPositive Net Change
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Can ALB's Cash Strength Power Bigger Shareholder Returns Ahead?
by Anindya Barman
Albemarle's $3.5B liquidity, rising cash flow, and 30-year dividend growth streak signal strength for future shareholder returns.
ALBPositive Net Change SQMPositive Net Change ICLPositive Net Change
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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Cabot Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to Cabot stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
CBTNegative Net Change
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GFI vs. CDE: Which Gold-Mining Stock is the Better Buy Right Now?
by Soumya Roy
Gold Fields records surging output, lower costs and stronger cash flow as Coeur Mining boosts production and pursues a major acquisition.
GFINegative Net Change CDEPositive Net Change
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UAMY vs. TMC: A Faceoff Between Two Emerging Critical Minerals Strategies
by Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
UAMY's rapid domestic antimony revival and TMC's long-cycle seabed strategy highlight two distinctly different approaches in critical minerals.
UAMYPositive Net Change TMCPositive Net Change
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AU vs. SSRM: Which Gold Mining Stock Is the Better Buy?
by Sreeja Deb
AU's surging production, major acquisitions and standout price performance sharpen the showdown with rival gold miner SSRM.
AUNegative Net Change SSRMPositive Net Change
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4 Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Consider From a Thriving Industry
by Madhurima Das
The outlook of the Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry is promising, backed by strong demand. Stocks like SCCO, LUNMF, CDE and LEU are poised to benefit from this.
SCCOPositive Net Change CDEPositive Net Change LUNMFPositive Net Change LEUPositive Net Change
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WPM Expands Long-Term Reserves With Closing of Hemlo Mine Financing
by Zacks Equity Research
Wheaton Precious Metals closes Hemlo Mine financing, adding immediate gold output and expanding its long-term reserve base.
NEMPositive Net Change BPositive Net Change ORPositive Net Change WPMPositive Net Change
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Trilogy Balances Project Progress With Cautious Development Spending
by Zacks Equity Research
TMQ keeps spending tight as Ambler Metals advances Upper Kobuk work, with costs running below budget and financial exposure well controlled.
BPositive Net Change TMQPositive Net Change NBPositive Net Change
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Barrick Mining Completes Sale of Hemlo to Strengthen Balance Sheet
by Zacks Equity Research
B wraps up Hemlo divestment to strengthen its balance sheet and refocus on new regional opportunities.
KGCPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change BPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change
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LAC vs. ALB: Which Lithium Stock Has More Upside Potential Now?
by Lavina Shahu
ALB's rising output, cost cuts and cash strength highlight its edge as investors weigh which lithium stock to invest in.
GMPositive Net Change ALBPositive Net Change LACPositive Net Change
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Washington Just Handed Steelmakers a Huge Win: ETFs to Gain
by Aparajita Dutta
Trump's move easing EPA rules boosts the steel supply chain, setting ETFs like XME up for firmer pricing power and steadier volumes.
SLXNegative Net Change XMEPositive Net Change IYMPositive Net Change
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BASFY Launches Advanced Dispersant Production Line in China
by Zacks Equity Research
BASF boosts its China presence with a new Nanjing dispersant line using CFRP tech to strengthen supply, sustainability and performance.
KGCPositive Net Change BASFYPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change
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FCX vs. SCCO: Which Copper Mining Giant Should You Bet on Now?
by Anindya Barman
Freeport and Southern Copper face copper price swings, but both push ahead with major projects leveraging strong cash flows.
FCXPositive Net Change SCCOPositive Net Change
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Can Nutrien's Cost Savings Drive Sustained Future Momentum?
by Zacks Equity Research
NTR's sharp Q3 expense cuts boost profitability and Retail margins, underscoring how cost discipline is strengthening its resilience in a mixed market.
CFPositive Net Change MOSPositive Net Change NTRPositive Net Change
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LEU vs. UEC: Which Uranium Stock Offers Better Upside Now?
by Madhurima Das
Centrus Energy gains momentum with rising uranium demand, HALEU leadership and major expansion plans fueling its long-term growth outlook.
UECPositive Net Change LEUPositive Net Change
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Will Lithium Americas' Supply Chain Keep Thacker Pass on Track?
by Zacks Equity Research
LAC pushes Thacker Pass forward with long-term supply deals and early-2026 equipment arrivals to keep construction on track.
BHPNegative Net Change LACPositive Net Change TMCPositive Net Change
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BASF's New Localized Ultradur Supply to Answer High Demands
by Zacks Equity Research
BASFY boosts its India presence with localized Ultradur supply, meeting rising demand with faster delivery, stronger reliability and tailored performance.
KGCPositive Net Change BASFYPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change
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SCL Wraps Up Subsidiary Divestment, Core Operations Enhanced
by Zacks Equity Research
Stepan sells its Philippine unit to Masurf to sharpen core operations, backed by a tolling deal that maintains service across Southeast Asia.
KGCPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change SCLNegative Net Change
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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Hawkins Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to HWKN stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
HWKNNegative Net Change
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