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Rare Earths: Vietnam becomes a center of global power struggle
Vietnam finds itself courted by two major world powers. This time, however, it is not a geopolitical consideration, but a resource much sought after by the modern world: rare earths. China and the United States are engaged in a race to woo a country that boasts the...
Copper: imports to China rise in November to the highest in almost two years
China's copper imports in November rose by 10.1 per cent from the previous month, reaching the highest level in almost two years, data showed on Thursday, thanks to lower inventories and a stronger yuan. According to the General Administration of Customs, imports of...
Recycled polymers: demand set to decline in Q1 due to regulatory difficulties and global uncertainty
Global markets for recycled polymers are likely to slow early next year as manufacturers around the world scramble to secure post-consumer resin to meet mandated or voluntary commitments and recyclers struggle to source sufficient raw materials to meet this demand....
Lithium: India sets mining royalties at 3% of LME prices
India on Wednesday set mining royalties for three critical minerals, including lithium, critical to its green energy ambitions. Royalties for lithium mining by mining companies will be set at 3% of prevailing prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME). India is...