Tag: Raw materials
With the Ukrainian crisis, raw materials are on the rise
The world markets no longer knew on which foot to dance after the decision of the Russian president to recognize the independence of the Ukrainian separatist territories. Oil, metals, wheat…
Major gas-producing countries meet in Qatar amid Ukraine crisis
A summit of the main gas producing countries is being held from this Sunday in Doha. The forum brings together 11 member states, but does not include Australia or the…
The European Commission is about to levy a fine on Poland’s funds
Brussels is moving up a gear in the legal standoff between it and the Polish government. The European Commission has announced that it will directly withhold the sums owed by…
Serbia backs out of lithium mining project under pressure from environmentalists
The Serbian authorities have given up on a project to exploit a lithium mine which was to be carried out by the company Rio Tinto, Prime Minister Ana Brnabic announced…
The merger of Daewoo and Hyundai shipyards blocked by the European Union
After more than two years of in-depth investigation, the European Commission opposed the marriage of the two South Korean giants for fear that this union would increase the cost of…
In Chile, allocation of lithium mining lots divides right and left
Chile has just awarded two lots for the exploration and extraction of lithium for a total amount of 121 million euros. In the race to gain access to this metal,…