Anti-Dumping Investigations and Tariff Threats Rattle Steel Traders – OilPrice.com
via Metal minor “The import market is currently slow. A trader said on January 24. They mentioned a Dumping prevention survey on HRC imports from Japan, Egypt, India, and Vietnam. European Commission It started in August. This movement was on behalf of the European Steel Association on behalf of the members. The results of the […]
Greenland's Rare Earth Riches The Epicenter of a New Cold War – OilPrice.com
via metal minor Soon-to-be US President Donald Trump has not hesitated to express an interest in “buying” Greenland, and rare earths could be a big reason why. However, Trump is not the first president to consider incorporating the northern landmass that is currently an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark. It remains to be […]
Will U.S. Tariffs Disrupt Copper and Aluminum Markets – OilPrice.com
of Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) The overall trend has been flat, with a slight decline of 0.65% from December to January. Meanwhile, copper prices continue to react to new US leadership and potential changes in trade policy. Traders bet on rising US copper prices Ahead of President Trump's inauguration, Comex copper prices have begun […]
Brussels Aims at Russian LNG and Aluminum – OilPrice.com
Russia's invasion of Ukraine may ultimately prove costly to Vladimir Putin's government. Over the past 24 hours, reports have emerged that the European Union is taking stronger measures against Russia. Western sanctions have targeted Russia's economy and military production, but loopholes have allowed the Russian government to largely circumvent them. In 2024, Russia's hydrocarbon and […]
Key Commodity Trends to Watch in 2025 – OilPrice.com
Due to the ongoing economic slowdown around the world, commodity prices are expected to fall on average in 2025. While oil prices are expected to fall due to slower demand growth and increased production, natural gas prices are likely to rise as countries around the world continue to rely on LNG as a 'transition fuel'. […]
China Becomes Global Lithium Powerhouse After Major Breakthrough – OilPrice.com
Thanks to a series of major discoveries, China now boasts the world's second-largest lithium reserves after Chile. According to the China Geological Survey, China's breakthrough In lithium exploration, the company has increased its global share of lithium reserves from 6% in 2020 to 16.5% now, surpassing Australia, Argentina and Bolivia. Since 2021, the country has […]
Massive Lithium Discovery Could Transform U.S. Energy Landscape – OilPrice.com
A large new lithium discovery on the Oregan-Nevada border could further accelerate the country's white gold rush. Newly discovered reserves beneath the ancient McDermitt Caldera are estimated to have impressive reserves. 40 million tons of lithium. The size of this deposit is extraordinary and “dwarfs any other reserves in the world.” Just last year, lithium […]
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Soar Ahead of Historic Cold Front – OilPrice.com
Posted by: ZeroHedge – Dec 30, 2024, 9:00 AM CST U.S. natural gas futures have soared on predictions of an Arctic blast and polar vortex expected to hit the eastern United States in mid-January. The frigid weather is expected to continue for several weeks, leading to a significant increase in heating demand. […]
3 Clean Energy Stocks That Could Thrive Under Trump – OilPrice.com
Clean energy investors are enduring another tough year as traders continue to shy away from the alternative energy sector. The solar power sector in particular highlights the negative sentiment that pervades renewable energy investments. recent reports According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the United States is on track to add nearly 40 gigawatts […]
China Discovers World's Largest Gold Deposit Near Existing Mines – OilPrice.com
Chinese scientists have discovered a “super-giant” deposit of high-grade gold ore hidden near the country's existing gold mines. vast reserves, It may be the largest single reservoir of precious metals left anywhere on Earth. It could eventually become the world's largest known precious metal deposit, valued at more than $80 billion. as live science reportA […]