Energy Dept. Says Copper Thefts on Rise

Source: Associated Press, Matthew Daly (8/19/11)

"Surging copper prices have thieves targeting generating stations, national research labs and even a plant where nuclear weapons are dismantled and stored."

Associated Press, Matthew Daly

With copper prices at a near record, thieves across the country have been stealing copper wiring from power lines, construction sites and warehouses. Now federal officials say thieves are targeting power substations and even a locked recycling yard at a nuclear lab.

The Energy Department's inspector general reports a "troubling increase" in copper thefts from federal sites, including national research labs, generating stations and a plant where nuclear weapons are dismantled and stored. . .View full article

Testing at Project in Spain Shows High Grades of Zinc, Copper
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/23/2024)

Emerita Resources Corp. has announced preliminary test results from its ongoing metallurgical testing program at its wholly owned Iberian Belt West (IBW) project in Spain. Find out why one analyst called the company a "very attractive resource stock play."

Critical Minerals Co. Upsizes Private Placement Featuring Glencore
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/23/2024)

Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. is upsizing by more than 50% a private placement that also features a lead order from major Glencore Canada Corp. Find out how the market for one of its target metals, copper, is heating up.

Expert Says Copper-Gold Explorer at Right Place at Right Time
Source: Clive Maund (04/23/2024)

Technical Analyst Clive Maund takes a look at Vortex Metals Inc. to explain why he believes the stock is a Strong Buy.

In Praise of Contrarian Speculation
Source: Michael Ballanger (04/22/2024)

Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares his thoughts on the current state of the stock market and reviews AI stock Nvidia and two copper stocks.