
US Eyes Ukrainian Rare Earths in Exchange for Continued Support US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in securing access to Ukraine’s rare earth metals in return for ongoing American assistance. This proposal aligns with a broader strategy unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who presented a plan for joint development of Ukraine’s rare earth…
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First Primary Aluminium Smelter in the US in Nearly 50 Years Century Aluminum has begun construction of a new primary aluminium smelter, marking the first such facility built in the US in 45 years. While the exact location has yet to be determined, the company is considering sites near the Ohio or Mississippi rivers. The…
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The Global Zinc Market Enters an Era of Surplus The global zinc market is poised for a surplus of 270,000 tonnes in 2025, following a deficit of 184,000 tonnes in 2024. This surplus is expected to exert downward pressure on zinc prices, which BMI forecasts will decline by 5.8% in 2025 to an average of…
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