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Copper MMI: Is The “Supercycle” Narrative For Copper Prices Falling Apart?

Copper MMI: Is The “Supercycle” Narrative For Copper Prices Falling Apart?

Although they appear on the rebound from last month’s lows, copper prices have yet to break out of their long-term sideways range. Nonetheless, following an almost 2% overall decline throughout October, prices have now retraced to their highest levels since September. For the second consecutive month, all prices within the index edged lower. That said, […]

India and China Plan to Discuss Carbon Tax with the EU

India and China Plan to Discuss Carbon Tax with the EU EU Carbon tax to be discussed between EU, India and China

Both India and China continue to denigrate the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), or “carbon tax” as it has come to be known, proposed by the European Union. Meanwhile, the EU claims the new scheme is integral to its plan to achieve zero emissions across six earmarked industries. The new tax regime recently moved into […]

Renewables/GOES MMI: Index Goes Up, Lithium-Ion Battery Dilemmas

Renewables/GOES MMI: Index Goes Up, Lithium-Ion Battery Dilemmas

The Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) saw a welcome boost month-on-month, rising 6.27%. Grain-oriented electrical steel, silicon, and neodymium were the main factors that increased the index, while the lithium-ion battery market remains a point of contention. In the case of silicon, futures initially rose back in June due to production cuts within China, the […]

U.S. Lithium Startups Turn to Uncle Sam as Corporate Funding Dwindles

U.S. Lithium Startups Turn to Uncle Sam as Corporate Funding Dwindles batteries and EVs affected by the lithium price index

For years, lithium startups have enjoyed easy funding. But as the global lithium price plummets, that all seems poised to change. Indeed, the aforementioned funds mainly stemmed from battery users hoping to secure a reliable source of lithium and venture capitalists looking to score big while helping close the gap on domestically produced lithium products. […]

Aluminum MMI: Hydro Bets Big on Lower Carbon Aluminum, Aluminum Prices Remain Mostly Flat

Aluminum MMI: Hydro Bets Big on Lower Carbon Aluminum, Aluminum Prices Remain Mostly Flat Hydro

LME aluminum prices edged sideways throughout August, with a modest 1.69% month-over-month rise. Meanwhile, prices show little bullish or bearish momentum as they continue to trade within a tight range. Overall, the Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) continued to move sideways as well, rising a modest 0.79% from August to September. Get valuable market trends, […]

UK Government & Tata Steel Reach Tentative Agreement on Port Talbot Plant, Risking 3,000 Jobs

UK Government & Tata Steel Reach Tentative Agreement on Port Talbot Plant, Risking 3,000 Jobs tata steel

The UK government and Mumbai-headquartered Tata Steel have reached a preliminary agreement over a funding package regarding the Port Talbot plant in South Wales. The package is part of a £1.25 billion ($1.55 billion) plan to decarbonize Port Talbot’s operations. However, concerns over jobs and the potential effect on local steel prices remain. A September […]

Renewables MMI: Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Prices Skyrocket

Renewables MMI: Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Prices Skyrocket electrical steel, steel plate prices

Month-over-month, the Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) ended up dropping significantly by 11.16%. The main culprit for this was cobalt prices dropping significantly in August, despite prices flattening again in the beginning of September. Steel plate prices also found support as of September 6th. Most other components of the index moved sideways or slightly up, […]

Is the UK Government Playing Politics in the Tata Steel Port Talbot Transition?

Is the UK Government Playing Politics in the Tata Steel Port Talbot Transition? tata steel manufacturing

Tata Steel is in talks with the UK government to acquire £500 million ($630 million) in funding. The steelmaking multinational confirmed the funds would help the Port Talbot plant replace its operating blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces. The news comes as the Tata Steel share price recently reached a high for the year. “Given […]

Renewables/GOES MMI: Cobalt and Other Battery Metals Prices Rise Slightly

Renewables/GOES MMI: Cobalt and Other Battery Metals Prices Rise Slightly Battery recycling concept. Green energy, Background from battari

Since April, the Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) has been in a tight sideways trend. Falling demand and slumping material production for battery metals in China, as well as an oversupply of materials continue to exert bearish pressure on the index. However, month-over-month, the index finally broke its sideways trend, rising by 4.75%. Chinese stimulus […]

Renewables/ GOES MMI: Cobalt Rallies, Renewable Energy Storage Facilities Expanding

Renewables/ GOES MMI: Cobalt Rallies, Renewable Energy Storage Facilities Expanding Modern Wind turbines and solar panels sunset light. Concept eco green renewable energy. Generation AI

The Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) saw little movement month-over-month. The index held sideways and only dropped a mere 0.12%, just narrowly missing trading flat. Moreover, the main factor which pushed the index sideways instead of down (according to renewable energy news) was cobalt rallying. It’s the first significant price rise cobalt has seen since […]

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