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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lithium hydroxide futures contract achieved a record weekly trading volume of 8,296 tonnes in the first full week of 2026, according to CME data released on Monday, January 12. The previous weekly high trading volume was 6,366 tonnes in mid-February 2025. The contract also saw its third- and fourth-highest daily […]
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CME cobalt trading has reached new heights in 2025, with record volumes reflecting industry dynamics and investment interest.
On Wednesday December 3, the EU unveiled its ReSourceEU Action Plan, providing new guidance on critical raw materials supply, with a renewed emphasis on defense and $3.5 billion in funding for the coming year.
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