The European Commission unveiled an updated list of critical raw materials on Thursday September 3 that it aims to secure the supply of while avoiding over-dependence on third countries, alongside an action plan to create domestic supply chains for raw materials.

Uncertainty about next year’s aluminium fundamentals and consumer hesitance to commit to long-term, large-tonnage contracts has Alvance chief operating officer Guillaume De Goys expecting an active spot market in 2021.

Rebounding demand from China and surging demand from North America and Europe is creating an increasingly volatile market for oilseeds and pushing food prices up. In that volatile environment, where are the opportunities and how do you manage risk in an increasingly uncertain landscape?

The European Commission (EC) has issued merger control clearance for the planned joint venture (JV) between Aurubis and TSR Recycling on April 22, clearing the way for the partnership to go forward, Aurubis said.

The uptake of batteries for energy storage is expected to soar between 2020 and 2030 in Europe, supporting the growth of flexible electricity assets while new renewable capacity ramps up in its key economies.

With only two weeks to go until the UK holds a referendum on its continued membership of the EU, the country’s steel industry is in the midst of an existential crisis.

With the annual Minor Metals Trade Association conference kicking off on Wednesday April 11 in Montreal, Canada, Metal Bulletin looks at some of the key topics that are influencing the minor metals markets.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Tuesday January 30.