For the longest time, the world relied solely on China for its supply of rare earths. Now, it seems that most countries have woken up to the “rare earths reality.” That is, we are starting to understand how important these elements are for vital sectors like defense as well as for products we use every […]
Sohrab Darabshaw
US Charges Towards Green Energy
The US seems well on its path to green energy. President Joe Biden recently signing into law the biggest clean energy investment in US history. The package includes $370 billion in subsidies for solar and wind energy development, electric vehicles, etc. Taking a cue, the United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) and Shell US Gas […]
China’s Steel Supply Encounters Significant Hurdles.
Everyone thought a COVID-19 ravaged steel supply market in China took a turn towards recovery. However, many other hurdles now stand in the way, both long & short term. Power cuts and muted demand driven by the construction crisis in China stand in the path of growth. Even worse, the cascading effect has affected the […]
France Takes Emergency Measures to Promote Renewable Energy
Rare earths and renewable energy are two sectors that almost every country races to dominate. One of these nations, France, takes serious strides towards this goal. Recently, the French government announced an emergency measures package to hasten renewable energy development. Rising infrastructure costs recently pushed the French government towards this decision. Along with the rest […]
