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The Lobito Corridor Accelerates: Congo Brings Copper And Cobalt Toward The Atlantic
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is taking a new strategic step in the valorization of its mineral resources. Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC), a state-controlled company, announced the first shipments of copper and cobalt to Swiss traders Trafigura and...
European Aluminium Under Pressure: A Perfect Storm Of Trade, Costs And Decarbonization
The European aluminium sector is facing a true “perfect storm of trade pressures”, fueled by global overcapacity and deep market distortions. This warning was issued this week by the industry body European Aluminium, which said that unfair trading practices are...
The Tantalite Market On Fire: Supply At Risk After The Congo Collapse
The global tantalite market recorded a sudden surge in prices following a serious mining accident that occurred on February 5 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which caused numerous fatalities and raised strong concerns over a further tightening of supply. The...
Malaysia Shuts The Door On Electronic Waste: A Regulatory Turning Point With Chain Effects Across Metals
Malaysia has introduced an absolute ban on imports of electronic waste (e-waste), which took immediate effect on Wednesday February 4, with the aim of tightening environmental controls and curbing illegal material flows. The decision marks a clear turning point for...