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POSCO Enters LFP Cathode Market With Major Long-Term Supply Deal

PKX expands into LFP cathodes with a six-year, 190,000-ton supply deal, tapping rising ESS demand and its integrated raw-material supply chain.

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Madhurima Das

MP Sees 68% Surge in Revenues in 1H26: Can This Momentum Last?

MP Materials' revenue surge in 1H26 as NdPr sales and pricing rise, while magnetics expands. Can its growth initiatives sustain momentum?

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GrowGeneration Beats on Q2 Earnings, Hikes '26 Adjusted EBITDA View

GRWG posts narrower than expected Q2 loss as sales and margins improve, prompting a higher 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook and continued sequential growth.

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Chemours Expands Low-GWP Refrigerant Portfolio for Data Centers

CC expands its low-GWP Opteon refrigerant portfolio to meet rising cooling needs from AI-driven data centers and support decarbonization goals.

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Anindya Barman

Albemarle Stock Slides 28% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?

ALB's 28% slide reflects weak lithium prices and near-term margin pressure, but project ramp-ups and cost savings offer support.

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Nucor to Invest $59 Million in Major Vulcraft Indiana Expansion

NUE's $59 million Vulcraft Indiana expansion will add steel grating capabilities, create 20 jobs and broaden its downstream product portfolio.

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Tredegar Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Aluminum Extrusions Gains

TG's Q2 earnings per share and sales improve year over year as Aluminum Extrusions benefit from favorable metal dynamics and rising TSLOTS demand, offsetting softer volumes and weaker High Performance Films EBITDA.

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Valhi Q2 Earnings Surge Y/Y as Chemical Volumes, Margins Improve

VHI's Q2 earnings jump y/y as higher TiO2 volumes, lower costs and wider margins lift the results, supporting an improved 2026 operating outlook.

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Franco-Nevada Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Soar 57% Y/Y

FNV's Q2 revenues jump 57% y/y, fueled by higher precious metal and oil prices, while earnings miss estimates and margins contract.

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Madhurima Das

UUUU's ASM Deal Gets Shareholders' Nod: Rare Earth Strategy on Track?

Energy Fuels is advancing a mine-to-magnet rare earth strategy with its ASM deal, VAC acquisition plans and White Mesa expansion.

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