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Renewable energy: a possible trade war for electric vehicles on the horizon
Battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs) could come under commercial review in the near future. The European Union is investigating Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles, and potential tariffs on Chinese imports are on the horizon. EV battery technology and...
Non-ferrous metals: signs of improvement on the speculative front
Non-ferrous metal quotations, some more and some less, have been reacting for a few days now. Leaving aside the technical component, which is giving interesting signals in the short term, let us analyse how the speculative component, which is now well established in...
Copper: Chinese smelters are divided on finalising TC/RCs for 2024
An agreement between Chinese copper smelters and the Chilean miner Antofagasta, which could define the minimum price of copper concentrate in 2024, is stalling due to conflicting opinions and a wide gap between supply and demand. The first annual agreement between...
Steel: British Steel has a £1.25 billion plan to reduce emissions with electric arc furnaces
British Steel recently announced a £1.25 billion ($1.53 billion) plan to replace its blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces. The company said the aim is to help reduce current carbon emissions. The proposals, which are subject to appropriate support from the UK...