Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO) announced a new record in copper and gold production for its first quarter of 2021. The company reported a production of 16,943 tonnes of copper and 18,143 ounces of gold, up from the 15,536 tonnes of copper and 16,766 ounces of gold in the prior quarter. The increase in production…
Aluminum production has come under threat as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the nation’s ban on exports of alumina, an ingredient of aluminum. The ban, which came in response to Russia’s involvement in the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, is likely to have far reaching implications—particularly on production of the light metal and…
Gold is a precious metal that has been recognized for its value since ancient times. It has been used as money, as a medium of exchange, and as a store of value. But despite its long history and its many uses, gold often gets overlooked or “no respect” in comparison to other metals. This is…