In a move with far-reaching implications for global supply chains and global diplomacy, China has lifted its export restrictions on rare earths to India. The monumental decision also includes key commodities like fertilizers and tunnel boring machines, and follows high-level talks between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who […]| MetalMiner
Despite a few hiccups and occasional worries of oversupply, the global bauxite market has been growing steadily. Much of this expansion has been fueled by rising demand in the aluminum market, especially from automotive, aerospace and renewable energy sectors. About 60% of EV manufacturers and over 70% of aerospace materials use aluminum in one form […]| MetalMiner
Precious metals prices finally lost some steam after a bullish H1, but there are still plenty of factors in play that could affect pricing later.| MetalMiner
U.S. construction industry woes continue as tariffs and Fed interest rates cause chaos. Although flat for June, the index will see higher prices soon.| MetalMiner
The global copper market faces a lot of changes, with both China and India making big moves to establish a hold ahead of the energy transition.| MetalMiner
The price of copper is again flirting with all-time highs. MetalMiner explores the primary drivers affecting the fluctuating global prices.| MetalMiner
A long-awaited trade deal on rare earths may ease tensions among U.S. manufacturers, but China reserves the right to shake things up.| MetalMiner
Amid chaos from the Trump Tariffs and ongoing trade deals, automakers around the world are making big moves to preserve their bottom lines.| MetalMiner
They couldn’t really ask the coworkers what their WTP is. People are social creatures and have many reasons to lie, mislead, signal, and to simply not know. Since someone’s WTP reflects…| Economist Writing Every Day
Many insiders anticipate a surge in aluminum prices due to recent moves by China and a variety of other factors set to go into motion soon.| MetalMiner
There remain several schools of thought regarding the future of the global lithium market, with some arguing for growth while others see a downturn.| MetalMiner
I’ve discussed the ways to teach supply and demand in the past. Regardless, almost all principles of economics classes require a book. But even digital books are often just intangible version…| Economist Writing Every Day