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Critical Minerals, The West’s Real Bottleneck Is Not Geology But Capital
For years, Western governments and institutions have described the competition for critical minerals as a race to discover new deposits. The dominant narrative has suggested that the United States, Europe and their allies first needed to identify alternative deposits...
Indonesian Nickel, New Rare-Earth Controls Block Exports
Indonesia’s nickel exports have entered a phase of significant uncertainty following the introduction of stricter controls on the presence of rare earths and radioactive materials in cargoes destined for international markets. The new procedures impose additional...
Tin Rallies In Shanghai: Falling Stocks And Artificial Intelligence Demand Support The Market
Base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange recorded a predominantly positive performance during the morning of Wednesday July 29, with tin clearly leading the gains. The most-traded contract for the metal rose by 1.68%, reaching 411,610 yuan per tonne,...
US Hot-Rolled Coil Above $1,170: Strong Demand And Limited Supply Support The Market
Hot-rolled coil prices in the US Midwest remain above $1,170 per short ton, supported by still-robust demand and limited availability of material for prompt delivery. The market recorded a slight daily correction on Monday July 27, but the benchmark remains above the...