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Zimbabwe Aims For Domestic Lithium Refining With Concentrate Export Ban By 2027
Zimbabwe has announced a major strategic shift in its mining policy: the export of lithium concentrates will be banned from 2027, with the aim of incentivizing domestic refining and maximizing revenues from refined products, which are essential for electric vehicle...
Tin Premiums Steady in Asia and Europe Amid Weak Demand and Inactive Spot Market
Spot tin premiums in Asia and Europe were unchanged in the two weeks to Tuesday, June 10, reflecting a lackluster market and overall weak demand. Traders in both regions reported very limited spot activity amid a lack of catalysts and tight material availability. In...
CBAM: A New Frontier for Low-Emission Producers
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) represents a major turning point in the regulation of international trade in the light of the ecological transition. With less than six months to go until the final phase of the CBAM comes into force, many...
US-China Strategic Deal on Rare Earths and Academic Exchanges
In a move that surprised many international observers, US President Donald Trump announced a new bilateral trade deal with China on Wednesday. The deal focuses on two issues of global strategic importance: Beijing’s supply of magnets and rare earths, and the reopening...