October 24 2022 🕓 3 min
France as the leading producer of Lithium in Europe?
As demand for electric vehicles increases, so does the demand for raw materials for their production, including lithium.
Tag: commodity
October 23 2022 🕓 3 min
Europe wants to build the first hydrogen corridor
The corridor will run from Spain to the Netherlands. Is hydrogen a way for Europe to help itself in the face of energy uncertainty?
October 22 2022 🕓 2 min
China plans to build a truly giant offshore wind farm
China has ambitious plans for wind farms. This is confirmed by this huge project to be built off the city of Chaozhou.
October 21 2022 🕓 2 min
Is Alcoa showing a problem in the aluminum market?
A surprising quarterly loss for aluminium giant Alcoa, means more concern about the state of the global economy.
October 20 2022 🕓 3 min
US boosts production of minerals for electric car batteries
US President Joe Biden has allocated $2.8 billion to boost US production of minerals for electric vehicle batteries.
October 19 2022 🕓 2 min
Europe has problems with LNG unloading
Dozens of ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) are circling the coasts of European countries, unable to secure a place to unload.
October 18 2022 🕓 3 min
Poland wants to build its first nuclear power plant
Poland is about to build its first nuclear power plant. It sees this as a way out of dependence on coal, to secure electricity supplies.
October 15 2022 🕓 2 min
Positive news for the food market from India
India will allow food processors to import wheat duty-free against a commitment to export flour, which is good news for the market.
October 14 2022 🕓 2 min
US refiners prepare for possible fuel export ban
President Joe Biden has hinted that a ban may be in the works. What would that mean for refiners and the market?
October 13 2022 🕓 3 min
Sugar – why is it getting so expensive in the EU?
Sugar prices in the European Union are almost three times higher than a year ago. Smaller companies in the industry are facing problems.
October 12 2022 🕓 3 min
US considering restrictions on Russian aluminum imports
As part of a possible response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, the US is considering restricting imports of Russian aluminum.
October 10 2022 🕓 3 min
Crude oil’s extreme appreciation – what are the reasons?
OPEC's production cut from last week opened the door to the $90 territory for crude oil. The volume shows a rising appetite for further appreciation.