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Germany invests in new metal recycling technologies for batteries
The project aims to improve the recyclability of copper and nickel used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles...
Poland will replace coal-fired generation with nuclear power
Warsaw intends to reduce CO2 emissions by curtailing coal projects and building US-made mini nuclear reactors....
Austrian voestalpine launches fully automated steel quality test center
Depending on the product, from 50 to 2000 chemical, mechanical, technological or magnetic tests are carried out for every 1000 tons of steel strip....
French truckers prepare for anti-covid demonstration in Paris
This Friday, as part of the Freedom Convoy campaign, several collection points are planned in Nancy and Metz. Hundreds of cars will arrive at the...
EU invests more than 150 billion euros in Africa
Investment in Africa's infrastructure is seen by the European Commission as a response to the People's Republic of China's "One Belt, One...
UK approves China's Hualong 1 nuclear reactor
For China's Hualong 1 reactor, the UK's Nuclear Regulatory Agency has issued a Design Acceptance Confirmation and the country's Environment Agency...
ArcelorMittal to start development of a major iron ore deposit in Serbia
The Government of the Bosnian Serb Republic has announced that it plans to conclude a concession contract for the extraction of iron ore near the...
French government allowed to burn more coal due to electricity shortage
National grid operator warns of impending power shortage in France...
EU Iron and Steel Association expects a sharp slowdown in steel demand growth in Europe
The reason for the significant decline in steel demand growth in Europe from almost 14% in 2021 to 3.2% in 2022 will be the continuation of covid...
Despite protests, the Portuguese government launched the "lithium race of the century"
Portugal's lithium reserves could become the largest in Europe, which is in dire need of this battery metal for the development of electric vehicles....
French government backs €1.7bn decarbonization plan for ArcelorMittal
The European Union's largest steelmaker will accelerate decarbonisation in France with a €1.7 billion investment program backed by the French...
British Parliament to develop plan to decarbonize the steel industry
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has initiated a study on Green Steel amid growing calls for the sector to reduce emissions....
The head of the European Commission called the condition for the launch of Nord Stream 2
Commissioning of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will depend on Russia's actions in connection with the crisis around Ukraine...
The authorities of Rotterdam agreed to dismantle the historic bridge for the passage of the yacht of Jeff Bezos
Rotterdam has agreed to temporarily dismantle part of its historic Koningshaven Bridge so that Jeff Bezos' 417-foot three-masted yacht can navigate...
Belarus introduces a ban on rail transit for a number of goods from Lithuania
On the territory of the Republic of Belarus, about 1.5-1.6 million tons of such goods are transported in the amount of more than 1 billion US dollars...
Volvo cut sales by 20% in January due to shortage of microchips
In Europe, sales fell by 24.8%, to 18,691 vehicles, in China - by 23.6%, to 14,629 units. The number of cars sold in the USA decreased by 12.8%, to...
The Polish company expressed its desire to participate in the development of Ukrainian non-ferrous metals
The Polish transnational corporation KGHM, operating in the production of silver and copper, has declared its interest in the development of...
Steel prices expected to rise in Europe due to high costs - Platts
European steelmakers, distributors and traders expect further price increases in the near future, given a recovery in demand as construction projects...
Jaguar Land Rover loses £9m due to chip shortage
The British automaker has warned that it expects chip shortages to continue throughout this year, but expects supplies to gradually improve....
Lithuania has stopped the transit of Belarusian potassium from February 1
The state company "Lithuanian Railways" today rejected all applications for the transit of potassium from Belarusian companies. Belarus...
ThyssenKrupp sold its stainless steel business to an Italian company
The German industrial giant continues to restructure its business....
UK announces confiscation of London property of Russian oligarchs
Russian oligarchs have been warned of a possible confiscation of London property by new sanctions being prepared by the UK government next week....
In Europe, steel prices began to rise again due to a sharp rise in prices for raw materials and energy carriers
The expected stabilization of prices and seasonal decline did not happen against the backdrop of rapidly rising prices for iron ore and energy prices....
Escalation in Ukraine will radically change the metals and energy markets in Europe
Russia is in the lead in the supply of metals and energy to the countries of the European Union, which may experience interruptions in the supply of...
Ukrainian railway workers explained the reason for stopping the transit of Russian coal to Slovakia
Ukrzaliznytsia stopped deliveries of coal to the U.S. metallurgical plant. Steel Kosice in Slovakia at the request of the Slovak railway company ZSSK...
The European Union is preparing to repel the Russian threat in space
The goal of the EU in the medium and long term may be the creation of a real European space command....
Chamberlain resigns as head of the London Metal Exchange in favor of cryptocurrencies
The head of the London Metal Exchange, known for his pioneering reforms and fight against alcohol, is stepping down to lead a start-up that protects...
German scientists have found a way to prevent the formation of blockages in underwater gas pipelines
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich say they can ensure the smooth operation of underwater pipelines such as Nord Stream....
Contracts for the supply of steel to the automotive sector in Europe rose by 500 euros - MEPS
The European steel market began to gradually wake up after the New Year holidays in 2022. Because Epiphany was at the end of the first week of the...
