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Zinc is Poised to Galvanize the Energy Storage Market
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Zinc Challenges Lithium and Lead-acid Batteries in the Developing Energy Storage Market According to Andrew Green, Executive Director at the International Zinc Association, zinc producers are the “up and coming group” in the developing $30 billion energy storage market for electrical grids. (more…)
Wyoming and Montana Square Off Against Washington State Over Coal Exports to Asia
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Supreme Court Battle Looming Over Lucrative Clean-burning Coal Exports to Asian Markets As any mining professional can tell you, mineral resources must be taken where they’re found. But in today’s mining industry, sitting on lucrative rich deposits is no guarantee that those resources will be able to find their way…
Platinum Group Metals: A Sustained Rally Anticipated For Palladium in 2020
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Despite Declining Auto Sales, Industry Demand For Palladium Rose 2% in 2019 Stricter emissions regulations around the globe are sustaining the palladium rally of the past decade and precious metals experts at Metals Focus are predicting that the metal so vital for efficient catalytic converters will continue to rally strong…
President Trump’s Controversial Commitment To Revitalizing the Coal Industry
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$64 Million in Funds Allocated For a Revitalized US Coal Industry The Trump administration is fulfilling yet another campaign pledge to “bring back the coal industry” which President Trump in 2016 said was “decimated” by predecessor Barack Obama. (more…)
3D Printing in the Foundry Industry: Keeping Pace With Manufacturing Demands in 2020
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US Foundries: The Backbone of U.S. Manufacturing in 2019 and Beyond According to the American Foundry Association, metal casting fuels a $33.7 billion industry that directly employs 200,000 workers in the U.S. alone. (more…)
$26.2B Slated in 2020 For Upskilling in the Manufacturing Sector
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Closing the Skills Gap With New and Existing Employees Securing a pipeline of valuable talent in a historically tight labor market has the manufacturing industry investing big to “upskill” their existing workforce and provide attractive, lucrative career paths to attract new employees. (more…)
