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Brazil's CSN gets financial relief as $1B debt exchange approved

[large bowl of molten metal at a steel mill. Steel production.] lyash01/iStock via Getty Images Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (SID [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SID]) secured enough support from holders to push through a debt exchange [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-11/csn-gets-financial-relief-as-1-billion-debt-exchange-approved], obtaining financial relief as the Brazilian steelmaker struggles with high financing and …

Strategic move: Nicola Mining invests $5 million in Blue Lagoon and strengthens its milling infrastructure

Nicola Mining (NASDAQ: NICM / TSXV: NIM) is investing US$5.0 million in Blue Lagoon Resources (CSE: BLLG) alongside Ocean Partners UK, to finance the rapid ramp-up of production at Blue Lagoon’s high-grade Dome Mountain gold and silver project. This investment, which includes subscribing for …

Calumet releases transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call

Calumet's Q2 2026 earnings call featured CEO Todd Borgmann and other key executives. The company reported Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes of $175 million, with restricted group leverage falling below 4x and a target of below 3x for the next quarter. Debt actions included …

Former NioCorp general counsel leads Latitude's new Denver office

Latitude, a flexible legal talent company, has opened a new regional office in Denver, led by founding partner David Hamm. Hamm, a former general counsel for NioCorp Developments Ltd. and a Big Law attorney, will provide experienced legal professionals for contract engagements, secondments, and …

Avient (AVNT) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

Avient (AVNT) is identified as a strong momentum stock with a Zacks Momentum Style Score of 'A' and a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). The article highlights Avient's significant short-term price performance, outperforming its industry, and positive earnings estimate revisions as key drivers for …

Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) Director Mark Kingdon Sells 831 Shares

Ternium Announces Second Quarter and First Half of 2026 Results

Ternium S.A. (NYSE:TX) announced strong results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing by 50% sequentially to $717 million, driven by higher sales volumes and improved margins in Mexico and Brazil. The company recorded a net income of …

Zacks.com featured highlights include Envista, Sanmina, TAL Education and Avient

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 11, 2026 – Stocks in this week's article are Envista Corp. NVST, Sanmina Corp. SANM, TAL Education Group TAL and Avient Corp. AVNT. 4 Best PEG-Driven Value Stocks to Buy Now for Strong Returns At a time …

MP Materials (MP) Stock Is Rising Today: What’s Behind the Rally in Rare Earth Stocks?

MP Materials (MP) stock is seeing a strong rebound, rallying over 23% in the past week, driven by an impressive Q2 revenue beat and a significant multi-year gadolinium deal with a U.S. aerospace and defense customer. This surge is part of a broader rally …

Freedom Broker cuts Critical Metals stock rating on project delays

Freedom Broker downgraded Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) from Buy to Hold and lowered its price target due to delays at the Tanbreez project, which increase execution risk and uncertainty. The stock is currently trading below the revised target and has seen a significant decline over …

If You Invested $1000 In Element Solutions Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Element Solutions (NYSE: ESI) has significantly outperformed the market over the last decade, achieving an average annual return of 15.44%. An initial investment of $1000 in ESI stock ten years ago would now be worth $4,194.26, demonstrating the substantial impact of compounded returns over …

IAMGOLD (IAG) nets $70M and royalty in Bambadji joint venture sale

IAMGOLD Corporation has completed the sale of its indirect 35% interest in the Bambadji Joint Venture in Senegal to Fortuna Mining Corp. for approximately $70 million in cash, before taxes and transaction costs. This divestiture monetizes a non-core exploration asset, allowing IAMGOLD to focus …

Lightwave Logic Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Lightwave Logic Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Commercialization advanced: Lightwave Logic expanded its Stage 3 customer programs to five, including a Fortune Global 500 company, and expects wafer deliveries from two foundry programs in August. The company …

Can United Rentals' $17.8B Outlook Survive the Demand Test Ahead?

United Rentals, Inc. URI appears to be entering the second half of 2026 with considerable momentum. The equipment rental giant raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $17.5-$17.8 billion from $16.9-$17.4 billion, reflecting stronger-than-expected customer demand and confidence in large projects. Adjusted EBITDA guidance …

Pan American Silver Q2 earnings on deck: 4 key factors you can't ignore

Pan American Silver (PAAS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/PAAS]) is set to report its Q2 2026 results on August 12 after the market closes, with Wall Street expecting non-GAAP EPS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/PAAS/earnings/estimates?period=quarterly] of $0.87 and revenue of $1.14B. However, estimates have moved lower, with six EPS downgrades and one …

$100 Invested In Simpson Manufacturing Co 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE: SSD) has outperformed the market over the past decade, with an average annual return of 16.88%. An initial investment of $100 in SSD stock 10 years ago would now be worth $473.26. This demonstrates the significant impact of compounded returns …

Lithium Argentina AG

Lithium Argentina AG announced its second-quarter 2026 results, reporting a net income of $27 million, down from $49 million in the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $110 million, with higher realized prices compensating for lower sales volumes. The company's …

Barrick (B) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Vice President, Investor Relations - Emily Chang President and Chief Executive Officer - Mark F. Hill Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Hongyu Cai Full …

Why Hecla Mining (HL) Is Up 21.6% After Q2 Earnings Beat And High-Grade Exploration Results

Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAR) Shares Gap Down After Earnings Miss

Teck jumps 10.3% toward its high as negative activity pressure tempers a 45-week trend

The NYSE-listed miner remains high in its 52-week range and well above its Trend Line, but volume was only average and Market Dynamics have not fully confirmed the move.

USA Rare Earth stock falls 9.4% after missing Q2 revenue and loss estimates

USA Rare Earth shares dropped 9.4% in after-hours trading after reporting Q2 2026 results that missed analyst expectations for revenue and adjusted net loss. The company posted an operating loss of $46.314 million and revenue of $5.821 million, falling short of estimates. Despite the …

Century net sales increase by 16% in Q2 2026

Century Aluminum reported a 16% sequential increase in net sales to $752.1 million in Q2 2026, primarily driven by higher realized metal prices and increased shipments from the Mt. Holly expansion and Norðurál smelter restart. Despite a sequential decrease in net income due to …

Denver company leaves South Dakota, records $176 million charge

Gevo, a Denver-based company, is pulling out of South Dakota, where it had planned its flagship facility and received significant tax incentives. This departure has resulted in the company recording a $176 million impairment charge. The article suggests this is a major development for …

USA Rare Earth Stock (USAR) Opinions on Second-Quarter Earnings Report

CSN Gets Financial Relief as $1 Billion Debt Exchange Approved

Brazil's Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN) successfully completed a debt exchange, securing crucial financial relief. The move helps the company manage high financing costs amidst its struggles.

Barrick Q2 Earnings Call Centers on Newmont Deal and IPO

Barrick Mining Corporation B used its second-quarter 2026 earnings call to frame the Newmont agreement as a reset for Nevada Gold Mines and a key step toward its planned North American gold IPO. Management kept full-year production and cost guidance unchanged while outlining a …

KRO Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Volume Growth and Lower Costs

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings, exceeding analyst estimates with 13 cents per share, reversing a previous loss. Net sales increased by 12.9% to $558.1 million, driven by higher TiO2 sales volumes and reduced production costs. Despite lower average selling prices, …

Nicola Mining and Ocean Partners Commit $10 Million to Blue Lagoon’s Dome Mountain Project

Nicola Mining and Ocean Partners UK Limited have jointly committed $10 million in financing to Blue Lagoon Resources. This investment aims to accelerate development and increase gold and silver production at Blue Lagoon's Dome Mountain project in British Columbia. Nicola Mining's contribution was made …

These stocks have some of Wall Street’s lowest short interest

[short sale] abluecup Stocks including Apple, Alphabet, Exxon Mobil, and JPMorgan are among the companies with relatively low short interest, according to a screen of stocks with market capitalizations above $2B. The screen includes stocks with short interest between 1% and 2% of shares …

Barrick names former Randgold executive Sebastiaan Bock as CEO of its rest of world division

Barrick Mining Corp. has appointed former Randgold Resources Ltd. executive Sebastiaan Bock as CEO of its newly created "rest of world" division, overseeing mines in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Mr. Bock, who joined Barrick after its acquisition of Randgold …

Franco-Nevada earnings on deck as gold volatility tests royalty model

Franco-Nevada Corporation is set to report its second-quarter earnings, with analysts anticipating a sequential decline from its record-breaking first quarter, despite robust year-over-year gains. The earnings call will critically test if the company's asset-light royalty model can sustain momentum amidst significant gold price volatility. …

China Targeted MP Materials for a Reason

China's control over rare earth magnets, crucial for modern technology like EVs and robots, presents a significant geopolitical and economic risk, reminiscent of the 1973 oil embargo. The U.S. is investing heavily in domestic alternatives, with MP Materials emerging as a key player in …

Chemours launches two refrigerants for data center chillers

Chemours has introduced two new low-GWP refrigerants, Opteon ZE and Opteon 515B, designed for data center chillers and other large-scale cooling applications. These products aim to provide environmentally friendly alternatives for companies transitioning from higher global warming potential refrigerants. The company emphasizes the importance …

A developer is officially ending plans for a major Lehigh Valley data center project

Air Products has officially abandoned its plans to develop a major data center project at its former headquarters in Upper Macungie Township. The company decided not to appeal a May 27 decision by the township zoning board which denied the application for the 2.6 …

Why Largo Resources Ltd stock surged yesterday