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Europe Under Pressure: Military and Industry Leaders Appeal to Save Battery Supply Chains
A group of high-profile figures—former ministers, NATO generals, ambassadors, and industry heavyweights—has launched an urgent appeal to the European Commission: Europe must drastically strengthen its battery supply chains if it wants to preserve its economic...
Zinc Under Pressure: European Premiums Decline and US Market Stagnant as Industry Looks to 2026
The European zinc market entered a new phase of weakness in the week ending Tuesday, December 9th. Regional premiums fell further, driven by a combination of near-stagnation spot activity and increasing focus on next year's trading, according to numerous trade sources...
US Lead-Acid and Zinc Battery Scrap Market: Export Pressures Push Prices Up
The US lead-acid battery scrap market saw a slight but significant increase in the week ending Tuesday, December 9th. Prices, several sources told Commodity Evolution, edged higher, supported by renewed export pressure and an unexpected operational change from Asia....
Global Chrome Ore and Alloy Markets: Stability, Uncertainty, and Initial Price Corrections
In the period up to Tuesday, December 9th, global chrome ore and chromium-based alloy markets exhibited a mix of stability, marginal corrections, and structural uncertainties. Regional dynamics—in China, Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea—showed a...