In this month’s Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) report: Ford CEO Jim Hackett will retire, the company announced this week; General Motors has plans to add more than 2,700 electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S.; and U.S. sales continue to show signs of recovery, but July sales remained down compared with a year ago. […]
Category: Green
Week in Review: July 2020 MMI report; silver prices; LME off-warrant stock
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of silver prices, LME off-warrant stocks, cobalt-free lithium-ion batteries and more:
E.U. pushes hydrogen in latest greenhouse gas emission policy review
The media — at least in Europe — seems to be abuzz with talk about green hydrogen. As an energy source, backers envision hydrogen powering everything from aircraft, to steel mills, to global shipping fleets, cars, and homes.
India inaugurates new 750 MW solar park as it aims to grow domestic industry
A few days ago, India took one more step in the clean energy direction when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated one of the world’s largest solar parks in Rewa in central India.
ArcelorMittal lays out its Green Deal for Europe
The European Union (E.U.) always knew it would be a herculean undertaking for Europe to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
This Morning in Metals: China’s Henan to hike fees for high-polluting steel producers
This morning in metals news: the Chinese province of Henan will raise its fees for steel and cement producers that do not meet low-emissions targets; BMO says the copper concentrate market will tighten this year; and the Oyu Tolgoi project took another step forward this past week.
Adani Green Energy expected to invest $6B toward Indian solar power projects
India’s onward march to boost its renewable energy capacity and build domestic capacity for making solar equipment got fresh impetus when Adani Green Energy Ltd won a bid to make 8 GW of photovoltaic solar power projects over the next five years. India imports about 90% of its solar equipment today, so this development could […]
This Morning in Metals: GFG looks to cut costs for post-COVID-19 economy
This morning in metals news, GFG Alliance is preparing for the realities of the post-COVID-19 world, the U.S. set wind power records this spring and Chinese lead stocks recently doubled.
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Extruders Council demands end to aluminum import tariffs
This morning in metals news, the Aluminum Extruders Council has released a statement calling for the U.S. to rescind its aluminum import tariffs, U.S. raw steel production came in at a capacity utilization rate of 53.3% for the week ending June 6 and Thyssenkrupp plans to partners with RWE on technology aimed at curbing emissions […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. petroleum demand falls 13% from February to March
This morning in metals news, U.S. petroleum demand took a hit on the heels of the coronavirus outbreak, the Carbon Trust is lobbying for clearer common standards for what can be called “green” aluminum and Australia’s iron ore sector could be set to receive a boost.
