Brazil takes on Chinese dominance in rare earths

Growing investment and vast reserves are positioning Brazil as a major alternative to China’s rare earth supply chain. Brazil is attracting growing international interest in its rare earth resources as demand rises for the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The country holds an estimated 21 million tonnes of rare earth reserves, making it the …

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Copper price: Goldman, Citi make bullish calls on supply woes

Commodity analysts continue to see upside in copper despite the industrial metal already trading near record highs, anticipating that favourable demand and supply conditions would keep prices elevated in the coming months. Amongst those making bullish calls on copper is Goldman Sachs, which now sees prices $13,735/ton by the end of this year, more than 10% higher than its previous …

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Price of tin, ‘metal of computing power,’ rises 40% within six months, boosted by explosive AI growth

The price of tin, hailed as the “metal of computing power,” has surged about 40 percent within six months in China, reaching a historic high. Industry insiders said that behind this price hike lies a combination of factors including a reshaped global supply-demand structure and explosive growth in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Tin, known for its excellent conductivity, low melting …

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