Raw material
Vulnerability of cargo ships to constant changes in global trade
The iron ore market is operating in a complex landscape, with important factors prevailing, such as weakening Chinese demand growth and changing supply dynamics affecting prices.
Attention shifts to rare earths
The government sees opportunities to exploit domestic deposits of rare earths and critical raw materials after restrictions announced by China on exports of gallium and germanium, which are essential raw materials for the manufacture of semiconductors.
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Germany, France and Italy agree raw materials cooperation
Germany, France and Italy have said they would cooperate more closely on the procurement of raw materials as Europe seeks to reduce its reliance on imports from countries such as China.
"Better diversification of our raw material supply is economic security," German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said in a statement.
Is solar power the key to humans living on Mars?
Humans on Mars would need to use the only raw materials available to make everything they need for survival
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Turkey should focus on plastic waste for economy, planet: Expert
The production of raw materials from plastic waste is a key issue Turkey should focus on for its economic well-being and the planet's future, according to a top engineer in Turkey.