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New Rush For Critical Metals: Gallium And Germanium Return As Strategic Resources
The acquisition of the historic Apex mine in Utah marks a new chapter in the Western race for critical metals. The project represents one of the latest efforts to reduce dependence on China for gallium and germanium production, two materials essential for advanced...
European Secondary Aluminium Prices Rise Amid Energy And Scrap Tightness
The European secondary aluminium market recorded a strong increase in the week to March 20. Prices for ingots and scrap rose, supported by sharply higher energy costs, tightening scrap availability and steady international demand. The global environment is putting...
Copper Concentrate TCs Turn Negative: A New Market Scenario
The global copper concentrate market has reached a historic turning point. For the first time, the cif Asia-Pacific TC index has fallen below -$90 per tonne, marking a profound shift in dynamics between miners, traders and smelters. The data reflects an increasingly...
Mexico Targets Tariff Elimination In USMCA Renegotiation
Mexico has clearly outlined its priorities in the renegotiation of the USMCA trade agreement. The elimination of US tariffs on steel, aluminium and the automotive sector represents the core objective of its negotiation strategy. This position reflects the intention to...