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Global Cobalt Market 2014-2018 with Glencore Xstrata, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Norilsk Nickel, Sherritt & Umicore Dominating
M2 - Mon Apr 28, 8:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hg55jx/global_cobalt) has announced the addition of the "Global Cobalt Market 2014-2018 with Glencore Xstrata, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Norilsk Nickel, Sherritt & Umicore Dominating" report to their offering. The Global Cobalt market to grow at a CAGR of 6.% to 2018. One of the key drivers in this market is the increased demand for cobalt from the Battery Chemicals industry for the production of rechargeable and recyclable batteries. Since cobalt is a strategic metal, another key driver is the increased use of cobalt in various industries and sectors such as Battery Chemicals, Superalloys, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Defense, and Catalysts. The Global Cobalt market is experiencing supply challenges as a result of issues principally in the DRC, such as the government's ban on the export of raw minerals, project ownership grabs, power and water shortages, armed conflicts, and general political and socio-economic instability in the West African region. The supply side of cobalt is shrinking while the demand for the metal is increasing, which is leading to higher prices for cobalt in the market. Due to the lack of reliability of the supply from the DRC and limited inventories, the Global Cobalt market is facing supply pressures which will drive cobalt prices higher in the coming years. Further, the report states that one of the main issues faced by this market is the supply challenges. The production of cobalt is also highly affected by the power and water constraints in the DRC, the leading global producer. Key vendors dominating this space are: - Glencore Xstrata plc - Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. - Open Joint Stock Company Mining and Metallurgical Company Norilsk Nickel - Sherritt International Corp. - Umicore S.A. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - BHP Billiton plc - Chambishi Metals plc - Formation Metals Inc - Vale S.A. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Applications - Market Segmentation by Production Process - Market Segmentation by End-user - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hg...bal_cobalt
Formation Metals Adds Mr. David Christie to the Board
Marketwire - Fri Mar 21, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or "the Company"
announced today that pursuant to last week's news release, it has further strengthened its Board of Directors (the "Board" with the addition of Mr. David Christie. Mr. Christie, P.Geo., a professional geoscientist, brings significant technical and analytical experience to the Board.
Formation Metals Welcomes Mr. Scott Hean to the Board
Marketwire - Fri Mar 14, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or "the Company" announced today that it has added Mr. Scott Hean to its current Board of Directors (the "Board" . Mr. Hean, M.B.A., ICD.D., brings to the Board a wealth of financial and business experience.
Global Cobalt Market 2014-2018: Global Cobalt Market Facing Supply Pressures to Drive Cobalt Prices Higher in Coming Years
M2 - Mon Feb 24, 10:21AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rk9vgq/global_cobalt) has announced the addition of the "Global Cobalt Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Cobalt market to grow at a CAGR of 6.05 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increased demand for cobalt from the Battery Chemicals industry. The Global Cobalt market has also been witnessing the supply constraints of cobalt leading to high prices. However, the cobalt supply challenges could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Glencore Xstrata plc, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Open Joint Stock Company Mining and Metallurgical Company Norilsk Nickel, Sherritt International Corp., and Umicore S.A. Other vendors mentioned in the report are BHP Billiton plc, Chambishi Metals plc, Formation Metals Inc., and Vale S.A. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The Global Cobalt market is experiencing supply challenges as a result of issues principally in the DRC, such as the government's ban on the export of raw minerals, project ownership grabs, power and water shortages, armed conflicts, and general political and socio-economic instability in the West African region. The supply side of cobalt is shrinking while the demand for the metal is increasing, which is leading to higher prices for cobalt in the market. Due to the lack of reliability of the supply from the DRC and limited inventories, the Global Cobalt market is facing supply pressures which will drive cobalt prices higher in the coming years. According to the report, one of the key drivers in this market is the increased demand for cobalt from the Battery Chemicals industry for the production of rechargeable and recyclable batteries. Since cobalt is a strategic metal, another key driver is the increased use of cobalt in various industries and sectors such as Battery Chemicals, Superalloys, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Defense, and Catalysts. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rk...bal_cobalt About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Formation Metals Announces Key Appointments and Changes to Board of Directors
Marketwire - Thu Jan 16, 6:31AM CST
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" today announced that the Board of Directors of Formation (the "Board" has reached an agreement, effective January 15, 2014, with Mari-Ann Green, Scott Bending and William G. (Bill) Scales whereby these executives will relinquish their positions as CEO, President, and Executive Vice President, respectively and resign from the Board of Directors.
Formation Metals Corporate Update & Review
Marketwire - Thu Nov 21, 6:31AM CST
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or the "Company" is providing today a corporate update and review for its stakeholders. The update includes a summary of the activities on the Company's 100% owned Idaho Cobalt Project ("ICP" and its current status, additional information regarding the Sunshine Precious Metals Refinery (the "Refinery" formerly owned by Formation and a summary of the austerity measures undertaken by management and its Board of Directors.
Formation Metals to Sell Refinery for US$12 Million
Marketwire - Mon Sep 16, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or the "Company" announced today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement, to sell all of the shares of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Formation Metals, U.S. ("FMUS" , whose primary asset is the Sunshine Precious Metals Refinery (the "Refinery" , to Silver Opportunity Partners LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunshine Silver Mines, ("SSM" for US$12 million (the "Sale" .
Formation Metals Corporate Update
Marketwire - Fri Jul 12, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or the "Company" is pleased to provide an update on the Idaho Cobalt Project as well as an update relating to the potential sale of Formation's Sunshine Precious Metals Refinery at the Big Creek Hydrometallurgical Complex.
Formation Metals Implements Governance Committee's Recommendation
Marketwire - Tue Jul 09, 4:22PM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" today announced that pursuant to an initial recommendation of the Compensation, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, which was previously charged with undertaking a comprehensive review of Formation's corporate governance practices, the roles of Chairman and CEO have been separated. Mr. Robert Quinn, previously Lead Director, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Formation and Mari-Ann Green will continue in her role as director and Chief Executive Officer. The purpose of the governance review, which is ongoing, is to identify and recommend to the full Board specific governance enhancing initiatives. The Compensation, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised entirely of independent directors.
Formation Metals Executes Mutual Release with Waterton
Marketwire - Fri Jul 05, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or "the Company" announced today that it has executed a full and final mutual release (the "Release" with certain entities that are associated or affiliated with Waterton Global Resource Management, Inc. ("Waterton" in respect of the Letter Agreement dated June 5, 2013 regarding the potential sale of its Sunshine Precious Metals refinery, copper refinery and certain lands at the Big Creek Hydrometallurgical Complex (the "Complex" in Shoshone County, Idaho.
Formation Metals Terminates Refinery Sale Agreement with Waterton
Marketwire - Wed Jun 26, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or "the Company" ("Formation" or "the Company" announced today that it has advised certain entities that are associated or affiliated with Waterton Global Resource Management, Inc. ("Waterton" that the agreement (the "Letter Agreement" outlined in the Company's news release of June 6, 2013 regarding the potential sale of its Sunshine Precious Metals refinery, copper refinery and certain lands (the "Refinery Assets" at the Big Creek Hydrometallurgical Complex (the "Complex" in Shoshone County, Idaho is terminated.
Global Cobalt Market 2014-2018 with Glencore Xstrata, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Norilsk Nickel, Sherritt & Umicore Dominating
M2 - Mon Apr 28, 8:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hg55jx/global_cobalt) has announced the addition of the "Global Cobalt Market 2014-2018 with Glencore Xstrata, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Norilsk Nickel, Sherritt & Umicore Dominating" report to their offering. The Global Cobalt market to grow at a CAGR of 6.% to 2018. One of the key drivers in this market is the increased demand for cobalt from the Battery Chemicals industry for the production of rechargeable and recyclable batteries. Since cobalt is a strategic metal, another key driver is the increased use of cobalt in various industries and sectors such as Battery Chemicals, Superalloys, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Defense, and Catalysts. The Global Cobalt market is experiencing supply challenges as a result of issues principally in the DRC, such as the government's ban on the export of raw minerals, project ownership grabs, power and water shortages, armed conflicts, and general political and socio-economic instability in the West African region. The supply side of cobalt is shrinking while the demand for the metal is increasing, which is leading to higher prices for cobalt in the market. Due to the lack of reliability of the supply from the DRC and limited inventories, the Global Cobalt market is facing supply pressures which will drive cobalt prices higher in the coming years. Further, the report states that one of the main issues faced by this market is the supply challenges. The production of cobalt is also highly affected by the power and water constraints in the DRC, the leading global producer. Key vendors dominating this space are: - Glencore Xstrata plc - Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. - Open Joint Stock Company Mining and Metallurgical Company Norilsk Nickel - Sherritt International Corp. - Umicore S.A. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - BHP Billiton plc - Chambishi Metals plc - Formation Metals Inc - Vale S.A. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Applications - Market Segmentation by Production Process - Market Segmentation by End-user - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hg...bal_cobalt
Formation Metals Adds Mr. David Christie to the Board
Marketwire - Fri Mar 21, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or "the Company"
announced today that pursuant to last week's news release, it has further strengthened its Board of Directors (the "Board" with the addition of Mr. David Christie. Mr. Christie, P.Geo., a professional geoscientist, brings significant technical and analytical experience to the Board. Formation Metals Welcomes Mr. Scott Hean to the Board
Marketwire - Fri Mar 14, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or "the Company"
announced today that it has added Mr. Scott Hean to its current Board of Directors (the "Board" . Mr. Hean, M.B.A., ICD.D., brings to the Board a wealth of financial and business experience. Global Cobalt Market 2014-2018: Global Cobalt Market Facing Supply Pressures to Drive Cobalt Prices Higher in Coming Years
M2 - Mon Feb 24, 10:21AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rk9vgq/global_cobalt) has announced the addition of the "Global Cobalt Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Cobalt market to grow at a CAGR of 6.05 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increased demand for cobalt from the Battery Chemicals industry. The Global Cobalt market has also been witnessing the supply constraints of cobalt leading to high prices. However, the cobalt supply challenges could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Glencore Xstrata plc, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Open Joint Stock Company Mining and Metallurgical Company Norilsk Nickel, Sherritt International Corp., and Umicore S.A. Other vendors mentioned in the report are BHP Billiton plc, Chambishi Metals plc, Formation Metals Inc., and Vale S.A. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The Global Cobalt market is experiencing supply challenges as a result of issues principally in the DRC, such as the government's ban on the export of raw minerals, project ownership grabs, power and water shortages, armed conflicts, and general political and socio-economic instability in the West African region. The supply side of cobalt is shrinking while the demand for the metal is increasing, which is leading to higher prices for cobalt in the market. Due to the lack of reliability of the supply from the DRC and limited inventories, the Global Cobalt market is facing supply pressures which will drive cobalt prices higher in the coming years. According to the report, one of the key drivers in this market is the increased demand for cobalt from the Battery Chemicals industry for the production of rechargeable and recyclable batteries. Since cobalt is a strategic metal, another key driver is the increased use of cobalt in various industries and sectors such as Battery Chemicals, Superalloys, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Defense, and Catalysts. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rk...bal_cobalt About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Formation Metals Announces Key Appointments and Changes to Board of Directors
Marketwire - Thu Jan 16, 6:31AM CST
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation"
today announced that the Board of Directors of Formation (the "Board" has reached an agreement, effective January 15, 2014, with Mari-Ann Green, Scott Bending and William G. (Bill) Scales whereby these executives will relinquish their positions as CEO, President, and Executive Vice President, respectively and resign from the Board of Directors. Formation Metals Corporate Update & Review
Marketwire - Thu Nov 21, 6:31AM CST
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or the "Company"
is providing today a corporate update and review for its stakeholders. The update includes a summary of the activities on the Company's 100% owned Idaho Cobalt Project ("ICP" and its current status, additional information regarding the Sunshine Precious Metals Refinery (the "Refinery" formerly owned by Formation and a summary of the austerity measures undertaken by management and its Board of Directors. Formation Metals to Sell Refinery for US$12 Million
Marketwire - Mon Sep 16, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or the "Company"
announced today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement, to sell all of the shares of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Formation Metals, U.S. ("FMUS" , whose primary asset is the Sunshine Precious Metals Refinery (the "Refinery" , to Silver Opportunity Partners LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunshine Silver Mines, ("SSM" for US$12 million (the "Sale" . Formation Metals Corporate Update
Marketwire - Fri Jul 12, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or the "Company"
is pleased to provide an update on the Idaho Cobalt Project as well as an update relating to the potential sale of Formation's Sunshine Precious Metals Refinery at the Big Creek Hydrometallurgical Complex. Formation Metals Implements Governance Committee's Recommendation
Marketwire - Tue Jul 09, 4:22PM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation"
today announced that pursuant to an initial recommendation of the Compensation, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, which was previously charged with undertaking a comprehensive review of Formation's corporate governance practices, the roles of Chairman and CEO have been separated. Mr. Robert Quinn, previously Lead Director, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Formation and Mari-Ann Green will continue in her role as director and Chief Executive Officer. The purpose of the governance review, which is ongoing, is to identify and recommend to the full Board specific governance enhancing initiatives. The Compensation, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised entirely of independent directors. Formation Metals Executes Mutual Release with Waterton
Marketwire - Fri Jul 05, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or "the Company"
announced today that it has executed a full and final mutual release (the "Release" with certain entities that are associated or affiliated with Waterton Global Resource Management, Inc. ("Waterton" in respect of the Letter Agreement dated June 5, 2013 regarding the potential sale of its Sunshine Precious Metals refinery, copper refinery and certain lands at the Big Creek Hydrometallurgical Complex (the "Complex" in Shoshone County, Idaho. Formation Metals Terminates Refinery Sale Agreement with Waterton
Marketwire - Wed Jun 26, 6:31AM CDT
Formation Metals Inc. (TSX: FCO) ("Formation" or "the Company"
("Formation" or "the Company" announced today that it has advised certain entities that are associated or affiliated with Waterton Global Resource Management, Inc. ("Waterton" that the agreement (the "Letter Agreement" outlined in the Company's news release of June 6, 2013 regarding the potential sale of its Sunshine Precious Metals refinery, copper refinery and certain lands (the "Refinery Assets" at the Big Creek Hydrometallurgical Complex (the "Complex" in Shoshone County, Idaho is terminated. 
