Melissa West is an experienced writer and researcher. She graduated from Westminster College with a bachelor's degree in communication. As a freelance writer, Melissa specializes in finance and investing. She researches commodities like platinum, palladium, nickel, tungsten, tantalum, diamond, tin and iron on a daily basis for the Investing News Network. Melissa enjoys sharing information that will help her readers make educated investment decisions.
Seeking Alpha reported the conference call transcript with II-VI (NASDAQ:IIVI) announcing its earnings for the first fiscal quarter of 2013.
Optics.com reported II-VI (NASDAQ:IIVI) reported sales of $534.6 million for its fiscal year ending June 30.
Hedge Week reported an interview with Knut Andersen of Swiss Metals Assets, which assits investors in buying rare earths.
Nyrstar announced it is in the early stages of investigating a potential redevelopment of the Port Pirie smelter.
Business Insider reported on the 38 minerals China control production of including tellurium.
Adroit Resources Inc. (TSXV:ADT,FWB:A7V,BER:A7V) announced it has staked an additional 37 new claims at its Nursey Lake property.
Daily Finance reported rare earth elements and companies that use them are quickly losing value in 2012.
Oilprice.com reported only the most sophisticated solar panel companies are surviving in the niche market as illustrated by Konarka and Nanosolar.
Mining Journal reported on minor metals trading in the first quarter of 2012 noting tellurium is down.
Seeking Alpha reported First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) is a strong investment for 2012 with its use of cadmium-telluride for solar panels.
