In 2024, China announced export controls on antimony. It’s a metal most people have never heard of, but antimony goes into more than 200 types of military munitions Within weeks, the price went from $1,400 per ton to $38,000 — a 2,600% spike — and shipments to the U
BEIJING — As Brazil takes a greater share of Chinese soybean purchases away from American farmers, the U.S. is trying to win back buyers by emphasizing crop quality. "Soybean production in North America and soybean production in South America is very different," Carlos Salinas,...</strong
OCBC expects silver to consolidate near USD65.50 with downside support at USD63 as ETF outflows and higher yields limit gains. Silver prices are showing tentative stabilization near USD65.50 but face pressure from persistent ETF outflows and hawkish Federal Reserve reprici
Tesla and BYD led a shift to cobalt-free LFP batteries, reducing costs and supply chain risks for electric vehicles. Electric vehicle manufacturers have significantly reduced cobalt dependence by adopting Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. Tesla shifted its standard-r
Investors are increasing silver allocations due to its critical role in solar panels, EVs, and semiconductors amid global energy transition efforts. Silver prices are gaining support from rising industrial demand, driven by its use in solar panels, electric vehicles, and s
India accelerates LNG deals with the US and re-evaluates long-term energy security plans after Hormuz disruptions threaten fossil fuel imports. India is overhauling its energy strategy after months of supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz exposed vulnerabilities
Washington shifts energy policy to prioritize security over climate and economics amid China competition concerns. The US has reclassified energy security as a national security priority, moving beyond traditional economic and climate debates. This shift reflects growing c
Silver went on a tear in 2025, more than doubling in price from about $30 an ounce to almost $78. It then peaked at around $115 an ounce in late January 2026 before prices began to fall It's now trading below $75 an ounce. That's a drop of more than a third from its
Investors shift from fiat currencies to precious metals amid rising deficits and geopolitical instability, driving record prices. Gold prices surged past $4,100 per ounce as the U.S. dollar weakens under pressure from expanding deficits and policy uncertainty. Silver and p
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are strengthening economic connections, signing a variety of agreements covering mining, banking and tourism. Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ali Asadov, presided over a signing ceremony on June 16 in Tashkent
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