What does the future of Copper mean for Alaska & the world? Kieran Baker, Alaskanomics, January 26, 2019 According to the latest report in a new copper supply & demand outlook, by Fitch Solutions, global refined copper will grow steadily over the coming years, driven by demand from the power industry and rising electric vehicle (EV) production. Fitch forecasts that … read more
Bad Bill of the Week: It’s good to know that Alaskans can count on Senator Scott Kawasaki to be consistent in his behavior – introducing legislation that wastes time and resources. He perfected the practice while in the house. SB 28 – “An Act renaming the state bird as the Common Raven.” is Headlamp’s choice for this week’s bad bill. … read more
U.S. copper projects gain steam thanks to electric vehicle trend Ernest Scheyder, Reuters, January 23, 2019 Once seen as a laggard in the global mining industry, U.S. copper deposits have quietly drawn more than $1.1 billion in investments from small and large miners alike as Tesla and other electric carmakers scramble for more of the red metal. Our Take: Morning Logic: … read more
