Copper – Amid declining ore grades and rising mining costs, investors may want to look closely at regions with low geopolitical risk. After a couple of years of declining production, the United States is set to increase its copper output for a second year on the back of a slew of promising projects.
Iron – CNBC reported Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE:CLF) says it will lay off about 625 people at a Michigan mine and cuts production at a Minnesota iron ore mine.
Nickel – Duluth Metals Limited (TSX:DM,TSX:DM.U) announced a third drill rig has been mobilized on Duluth Metals exploration properties in the Duluth Complex in Minnesota.
Nickel – Duluth Metals Limited (TSX:DM,TSX:DM.U) announced it has started drilling on the first target at the Nickel Lake Macrodike in Minnesota.
Palladium – Duluth Metals Limited (TSX:DM,TSX:DM.U) announced a new mineral resource estimate showing the Twin Metals Minnesota project to be one of the largest base and precious metal deposits in the world.
Palladium – Duluth Metals Limited (TSX:DM,TSX:DM.U) announced assay results for continued drilling on the Twin Metals Minnesota Project in northeastern Minnesota.
Palladium – Duluth Metals Limited (TSX:DM,TSX:DM.U) announced assay results for 15 holes drilled on the Twin metals project in Minnesota with three holes showing higher grade palladium, platinum and gold.
Manganese – Brainerd Dispatch reported that Minnesota senators are visiting a proposed manganese site to discuss environmental impact.
Coal – Platts reported that Minnesota's Governor rejected a bill that supported coal power over high costs and health concerns.
Coal – Platts reported that Minnesota legislators are nearing the lifting of a ban on coal plants that produce CO2 emissions.
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