SHREVEPORT, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Performance Proppants, LLC (“Performance Proppants”) today announces the completion of its Hat Creek frac sand facility and the addition of another 60 million tons of reserves. Performance Proppants began construction on its Hat Creek Facility in February of 2017 and recently commenced operations. The state of the art facility is located in the heart of the Haynesville Shale and has an annual production capacity of 1.4 million tons of frac sand. Performance Pro

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCHN) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. The Company reported earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.65 and adjusted earnings per share of $0.63 for the fourth quarter fiscal 2017. These results are significantly higher than fourth quarter fiscal 2016 reported earnings per share of $0.59 and adjusted earnings per share of $0.60, both of which includ

BROOKWOOD, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) today announced that it will hold its third quarter 2017 investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Warrior Met Coal will release its results following the close of market trading that afternoon. To participate in the conference call, please call 1-844-340-9047 (domestic) or 1-412-858-5206 (international) 10 minutes prior to the start time and reference the Warrior Met Coal conference call. A webcast of

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by Teck Resources Limited and Aurubis AG to perform the pre-feasibility study (PFS) for a proposed copper cathode production facility in Peru. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs will provide capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) estimates to Teck and Aurubis for determining project pre-feasibility. Teck and Aurubis’ conceptual copper cathode production facility would incorporate the

SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NYSE: GE) GE Transportation continúa impulsando la transformación digital del ferrocarril con un acuerdo con Rumo, uno de los mayores operadores logísticos ferroviarios de América Latina. A través del acuerdo, GE Transportation implementará Trip Optimizer en la flota de locomotoras de Rumo que corre en las líneas del norte y de São Paulo a través de unos 2000 kilómetros de vías. La operación está programada para comenzar en 2018. Trip Optimizer es un sistema de admi

SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A GE Transportation (NYSE: GE) continua impulsionando a transformação digital do transporte ferroviário por meio de um contrato celebrado com a Rumo, uma das maiores operadoras de logística ferroviária da América Latina. Segundo o contrato, a GE Transportation implementará o Trip Optimizer na frota de locomotivas da Rumo que circula nas linhas da região Norte e de São Paulo por cerca de 2.000 km de trilhos. A operação está programada para começar em 2018. O Trip Opti

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Black Dragon Gold Corp (TSX-V:BDG) (“BDG” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jose Manuel Dominguez Diez as General Manager of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Exploraciones Mineras del Cantabrico SL (“EMC”). Mr. Dominguez was formerly the General Manager of Imerys in both Spain and Italy following a long career with Rio Tinto in various managerial and technical roles in Spain. Mr. Dominguez is a Mining Engineer of the S

ST. MICHAEL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Water announces that a federal jury delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of U.S. Water in its lawsuit.

SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rumo and GE Transportation drive digital transformation in Brazil with the implementation of Trip Optimizer.

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Algoma Central Corporation (TSX : ALC)(“Algoma” – www.algonet.com), a leading provider of marine transportation services, today announced that the Canadian Merchant Services Guild, which represents navigation and engineering officers on the Company’s domestic product tanker fleet, has launched a strike against the Company. The union represents 54 employees of Algoma Tankers Limited. The union has provided assurance that the vessels affected by the strik

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) today reported results for the third quarter of 2017, for which the Company reported revenues of $3.2 billion, up 3% year over year, driven by higher volumes across all business segments as well as higher aluminum prices. Organic revenue1 was up 5% year over year. Net income attributable to Arconic in the third quarter of 2017 was $119 million, or $0.22 per share. The results included a LIFO- and metal lag-related $30 million charge ($46 mill

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arconic Inc. (NYSE:ARNC) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Charles “Chip” Blankenship as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Arconic Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2018. Mr. Blankenship is a 24-year veteran of General Electric (GE) who spent much of his career in its aviation and jet engine businesses, including running its commercial engine operations. Blankenship, 51, brings 20 years of aerospace experience to Arconic, havi

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arconic Inc. (NYSE:ARNC) today announced business management changes to streamline and strengthen its operational executive leadership. The changes are effective immediately. Eric Roegner is appointed Executive Vice President and Group President, Engineered Products and Solutions (EP&S). He succeeds Karl Tragl who will leave the company. Roegner joined Alcoa Inc. in 2006 and has 11 years’ experience in aerospace and defense. Since his appointment in May 2017 as Ex

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “World Metal Statistics Yearbook 2017” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. World Metal Statistics Yearbook is one of the first publications to be available containing annual metals data for the previous year. Yearbook is a comprehensive publication containing 10 years of annual data (including prices), as listed above, and also the following metals: Aluminium Antimony Bismuth Cadmium Chromium Copper Gold Iron Ore Lead Magnesium Manganese Mercury

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#GeneratorRental–Technavio’s research report on the global generator rental market for mining industry provides an analysis of the most important trends and drivers.

CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cleveland-Cliffs Third Quarter 2017 Results

CARNEGIE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) will hold a conference call on Monday, November 6, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. If you would like to participate in the conference call, please register using the link below or by dialing 1-844-308-3408 at least five minutes before the 10:30 a.m. ET start time. We encourage participants to pre-register for the conference call using the

LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), the leading developer of amorphous alloy technologies, hosted an open house event in its Lake Forest facility on October 17. On Tuesday, Liquidmetal welcomed more than 180 investors, customers, and partners to its headquarters in Lake Forest, California. Professor Lugee Li, Chairman and CEO, personally greeted attendees. “I relish the chance to meet our investors,” said Professor Li. “It isn’t something I get t

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. Announces Date and Time for Release of Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Rio Tinto’s $3.7 billion takeover of a Mozambique coal was an unmitigated disaster and it just got worse.

The PNG government is being threatened with legal action by a group opposed to the planned undersea mining project, Solwara 1.

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Almonty Industries Inc. : NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty”) (TSXV: AII) announces that it has closed its previously announced private placement to JP Morgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd of 5,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.54 per common share for gross proceeds to Almonty of $2,700,000 (the “Offering”). All common shares issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to resale restr

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#MetalsandMinerals–Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent iron casting market in North America report from 2017-2021.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ASV–ASV Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASV), a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, today announced that management will release its third quarter 2017 financial results after market close on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community and conduct a Q&A session. Any

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Construction–According to the study released by Technavio, the global crushing equipment market is set to generate revenue of around USD 4,623 million by 2021.

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Talc Market – Segmented by End-user Industry – Trends and Forecasts (2017 – 2022)” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. Talc is one of the most common minerals in metamorphic rocks. Talc is the softest mineral and has a very low rating in terms of hardness of the material. Talc has the lowest hardness among all other minerals. Talc can be easily scratched using fingernails and can be cut into fine pieces with a knife. Talc has a melting t

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gensource Potash Corporation (“Gensource” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: GSP) is pleased to provide an update related to the ongoing efforts to expand upon the resource confirmation work completed to-date at its 100% owned Vanguard property in central Saskatchewan. The Vanguard area comprises two Saskatchewan subsurface mineral leases, KL 244 and KL 245, surrounding the Villages of Tugaske and Eyebrow, Saskatchewan. Following the completion of the Vanguard O

HERNDON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Continental Building Products, Inc. (NYSE:CBPX), a leading manufacturer of wallboard and gypsum-based products, announced today that the Company will release third quarter 2017 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 9, 2017. A conference call will be held that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to review the Company’s financial results, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer period. Webcast: The conference call will be ava

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market 2017-2021” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. The global mobile crushers and screeners market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.18% during the period 2017-2021. The report, Global Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming year

Battery storage for renewable energy may be too expensive under the Federal Government’s new energy policy, the industry says.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orosur Mining Inc. (“Orosur” or “the Company”) (TSX/AIM: OMI), is pleased to announce the arrival of the second diamond drill rig at its wholly-owned, high-grade Anzá gold project located in the Mid Cauca Gold Belt in Colombia. Additionally, copies of the Notice of Annual General Meeting (“AGM’) have been sent to shareholders and a copy is also available from the Company’s website. The AGM will be held on November 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (Colombia time) at t

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA): 3Q 2017 Results1 Net income of $113 million, or $0.60 per share Excluding special items, adjusted net income of $135 million, or $0.72 per share $561 million of adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) excluding special items, up 16 percent sequentially, on improved aluminum pricing and higher aluminum and bauxite shipments Revenue of $3.0 billion, up 4 percent sequentially, driven primarily by impr

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#MetalsandMinerals–According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global sodium cyanide market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5% until 2021.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Black Dragon Gold Corp. (TSX-V:BDG) (‘Black Dragon’ or the ‘Company’) – Since the completion of Black Dragon Gold Corp’s (“BDG” or “the Company”) $8.5 million financing in July and the subsequent re-capitalising of the Company’s balance Sheet, the new Board of BDG have been working through the past permitting issues of the Company and reviewing the technical aspects of the Salave gold project in Spain. Subsequently, the Board of the Company has agre