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VALE Stock Gains on Increased Iron Ore Production Forecast for 2024

Vale expects to produce iron ore of 323-330 Mt in 2024, suggesting a rise from the 321 Mt produced last year.

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Hawkins' Shares Jump 60% in Six Months: What's Driving the Stock?

HWKN is thriving due to strong earnings, strategic Water Treatment expansions and a healthy growth trajectory.

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BASF Unveils ChemCycling Products in Automotive Refinish Market

Using BASFY's ChemCycling technology, recycled feedstock produced from discarded tires is converted into certified Ccycled products.

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Nucor Battered by Lower Steel Prices: Reasons to Hold Onto the Stock

While NUE benefits from its actions to grow through acquisitions and capacity expansion, weaker steel prices cast a pall on its prospects.

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Dow Updates Q3 Outlook Due to Texas Incident & Headwinds in Europe

DOW updates third-quarter guidance, citing a Texas cracker disruption and European margin pressures while anticipating a recovery in the fourth quarter.

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Coeur Mining Provides Operational Updates on Rochester Mine

CDE announces positive trends observed at the Rochester mine, which is on track to meet its 2024 production guidance.

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IP Submits Regulatory Filings for Its Pending DS Smith Acquisition

International Paper shareholders are set to vote at a special meeting next month on a proposal to issue new shares related to the DS Smith acquisition.

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BASF Partners Takazuri to Aid Climate-Resistant Construction in Africa

BASFY's expertise has been vital in developing additive packages adapted for extreme weather conditions in this region.

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Anindya Barman

AEM Stock, Riding Gold Price Rally, Up 41%: Buy, Sell or Hold?

While AEM is well-placed on a strong pipeline of growth projects, solid financial health and a healthy growth trajectory, its high costs warrant caution.

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Centrus Secures $1.8 Billion in Contingent Sales Commitments

LEU signs a long-term supply commitment deal with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.

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Madhurima Das

5 Silver Mining Stocks to Watch in a Promising Industry

The near-term prospects of the Zacks Mining - Silver industry look upbeat on rising silver prices and strong demand. Stocks like FNLPF, HL, AG, MAG and VZLA are worth keeping tabs on.

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Madhurima Das

IAMGOLD Stock Rises 39% in 3 Months: How Should You Play the Stock?

IAG gets a boost, with the Cote mine delivering a full quarter of production. Let's find out if this rally will last and this is a good time to invest in IAG.

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Here's Why You Should Add Axalta Coating Stock to Your Portfolio Now

AXTA shows strong momentum, driven by consistent earnings outperformance, upward guidance revisions and strategic acquisitions.

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Barrick to Boost Throughput and Production at Lumwana With Expansion

GOLD to expand its Lumwana mine in Zambia. It is aiming to boost copper production and enhance cost efficiency, with construction starting in 2025.

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Mark Vickery

PPI, Jobless Claims Steady; Pre-Markets Flattish

Year over year PPI on headline came in at +1.73%, down 40 bps from last month.

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LyondellBasell Invests in New Recycling Center in Germany

The investment aligns with LYB's goal of producing and marketing at least 2 million metric tons of recycled and renewable-based polymers annually by 2030.

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Dow Unveils its First Bio-Circular Product for Carpet Tile Backing

DOW envisions a lower-carbon plastics ecosystem, and bio-circular materials are a vital component.

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Harmony Gold Mining's Earnings and Revenues Increase in FY24

HMY's earnings and revenues increase year over year in the fiscal 2024 on higher average gold prices.

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Newmont Sells Telfer and Havieron to Greatland Gold for $475M

NEM is selling its Telfer operation and Havieron project to Greatland Gold plc as part of its non-core asset divestiture strategy.

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AngloGold Ashanti to Buy Centamin to Boost Production Capacity

AU inks deal to acquire Centamin. The deal is set to add a low-cost and large-scale gold-producing asset, Sukari, and boost free cash flow and production profile.

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Implied Volatility Surging for Tronox (TROX) Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to Tronox (TROX) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Here's Why You Should Hold Onto DuPont's Stock for Now

While DD faces headwinds from soft demand, it gains on its focus on growth through innovation and acquisition as well as productivity actions.

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Here's Why You Should Buy Kronos Worldwide Stock Right Now

KRO gains on higher demand for TiO2, increased selling prices and its actions to reduce costs.

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Rimmi Singhi

4 High Earnings Yield Value Stocks That Investors May Buy Now

Stocks with higher earnings yields are undervalued, while lower yields suggest overpricing. WWW, PRAA, GLDD and KRO are strong value picks due to their earnings yield strength.

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U.S. Steel Unveils ZMAG-Coated Steel to Meet Environmental Challenges

In addition to greater strength and flexibility, X is providing an exclusive 25-year warranty on ZMAG-coated steel.

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