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Rare earth: the race for supplies in the West is hampered by the energy crisis
The West's race to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth metals continues to face energy-related obstacles. Europe's energy problems appear to be getting worse with the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine and Putin's doubling of gas restrictions. Not only are...
Copper: Chinese premium will remain high due to improving demand
The spot premium for copper in China, the main consumer, may remain high in the coming months, according to analysts and traders, as demand for the metal has improved due to government stimulus. The spot premium for refined copper was $85.25 a ton Thursday, up from...
Aluminum: metal supply affected by industrial closures
Things may look better in China than they are, at least as far as the country’s metals and minerals markets are concerned. However, China still remains the top destination for European steel and aluminum supplies. Europe’s energy-sensitive factories and...
Metals: can Europe save the industrial sector?
A massive and rapid deployment of renewable energy is crucial for Europe to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels. According to the European Commission, solar energy will be “the linchpin of this effort.” The only problem is that the global solar...