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Lithium: Sigma Lithium gets $100 million for Brazilian mine expansion
Sigma Lithium has obtained up to $100 million from shareholder Synergy Capital to build the initial phase of a $155 million expansion of its Grota do Cirilo lithium project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Canadian miner said the debt financing agreement will extend until...
Aluminum and steel: the United States and the European Union consider introducing new climate tariffs
The United States and the European Union are considering imposing new tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum as part of the fight against carbon dioxide emissions. China, which produces more than half of the world's steel, is accused by the EU and the United States of...
Ferrous scrap: EU avoids export ban by monitoring non-OECD areas
The European Parliament's Environment Committee (ENVI) voted last week in favor of new amendments to the Waste Shipments Regulation (WSR). These include increased monitoring of sales of nonhazardous waste to non-OECD countries, with the possibility of restricting...
Ethylene: Europe set to pay more attention to imports due to energy volatility
The global ethylene market is expected to come under pressure in 2023 due to weak demand, low margins and volatile energy costs, although some market participants see a return to pre-COVID normality. While the U.S. will seek to increase its competitive advantage...