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Finland Boosts Battery Industry: New Funding for Cathodes and Critical Recycling
The Finnish government has decided to strengthen its support for the emerging battery materials industry, focusing on strategic projects in both the production of active cathodes and the recycling of critical metals. The announcement was made on Thursday, July 10, by...
Alcoa and Aluminerie Alouette: Two Strategies Compared for Industrial Revitalization and Energy Transition in Aluminum
The Alcoa Group, one of the world's largest integrated aluminum producers, has announced the resumption of the restart process at its primary aluminum plant in San Ciprián, Spain, suspended following a nationwide blackout in April 2025. The news was officially...
Alumina Prices Rise in Australia and China: Limited Inventories and Sustained Demand Drive the Market
Over the week ending Thursday, July 10, spot prices of Australian-origin alumina recorded a slight but significant increase. According to the weekly assessment of the FOB Australia alumina index published by Commodity Evolution, the price reached $365/t, up 0.36% from...
US Copper Recycling Industry Calls for Export Controls: Pressure on Washington
The US copper recycling industry has intensified its pressure on the federal government to introduce export controls for high-purity copper scrap. According to key industry players, current trade dynamics—particularly flows to China—are distorting prices, weakening...