Scandium Canada (TSX-V:SCD) has 3D printed test coupons using its two patent-pending aluminium-scandium powders at a research facility in Ontario, Canada. The two coupons were printed using laser powder bed fusion by Scandium Canada’s research collaborators at McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering. Laser power bed fusion is a 3D printing process that uses a laser […]
While European markets were mixed and US equities tumbled overnight, the ASX started off Friday (21 February) on a more positive note. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 19.5 points, or 0.23%, to 8,342.3 points by 10.30am AEDT. The index has lost 2.5% over the last five days, and sits 3.17% below its 52-week high. More sectors […]
Australia’s weak response to the introduction of tariffs by US President Donald Trump not only reflects poorly on the political class but also on the gaggle of commentators now suffering from amnesia about how ineffective and foolish such policies are. Tariffs are, in essence, taxes on imported goods designed to protect domestic industries, which are […]
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports into the US is, according to ASX analysts, the key reason for recent investor nervousness on Australia’s benchmark ASX 200. Australia’s aluminium exports have shown notable fluctuations across key destinations on a quarterly basis, according to data compiled from the […]
The big iron ore players all lost ground on Monday (10 February) following news US President Donald Trump will slap tariffs of 25% on all steel and aluminium imports. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 28.6 points, or 0.34%, to 8,482.8 points by the closing bell. The index has lost 0.58% over the last five days, and […]