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Lithium, Global Demand Is Ready to Take Off: The Market Is Still Not Seizing Its Potential
According to Australian executives speaking at the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, the market is underestimating the potential for growth in lithium demand driven by the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage sectors, just as prices are starting to...
Global Copper Cathode Premiums: Contrasting Trends Between Asia, Shanghai, and the United States
In the week ending Tuesday, August 12, global physical premiums for copper cathodes saw mixed movements: in Southeast Asia, they increased thanks to increased spot purchases and supply disruptions, while in the Shanghai market, bearish sentiment continued to weigh on...
Plastics Recycling Crisis in Europe: Between Corporate Bankruptcies and EU 2030 Targets
In early 2025, a series of corporate bankruptcies rocked the plastics recycling sector in Western Europe. Among the names that emerged: Blue Cycle (Netherlands), Stiphout Plastics (Netherlands), Bage Plastics (Austria), Texaid, and Veolia (Germany). This is a warning...
European Long Steel Market: Quiet Week and Stable Prices in the Height of the Summer Season
The European long steel market continued to move extremely calmly this week, reflecting the typical summer downturn. Reduced operator presence, combined with low commercial activity, helped keep prices stable, creating a climate of anticipation for the coming weeks....