Julienne Raboca

3 weeks ago | fastmarkets.com | Julienne Raboca

The European Space Agency’s sustainability chief revealed that research into using lunar regolith for solar panel production was accelerating as germanium shortages threatened traditional space power systems. The European Space Agency (ESA) is researching the use of lunar regolith (moon soil) for solar panel production as part of its strategy to address critical mineral supply challenges that threaten space-based power systems, according to the agency’s Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer.

1 month ago | fastmarkets.com | Julienne Raboca

Anna Krutikov, head of sustainable development at multi-national mining and trading company Glencore, outlined the company’s transition strategy toward critical minerals while highlighting regulatory hurdles in the circular economy during a panel at Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week in London on Tuesday March 11.

2 months ago | fastmarkets.com | Julienne Raboca

The following prices were published with a delay of 16 hours and 39 minutes:MB-MAG-0018 – Magnesia, dead burned, 95% MgO, fob Europe, $/tonneMB-MAG-0013 – Magnesite, Greek, raw, max 3.5% SiO2, fob East Mediterranean, €/tonneMB-MAG-0012 – Magnesia, European calcined, agricultural, cif Europe, €/tonneMB-MAG-0019 – Magnesia, fused, 97% MgO, cif Europe, $/tonneThese prices are a part of the Fastmarkets industrial minerals package.

2 months ago | fastmarkets.com | Julienne Raboca

European silicon producer Elkem remains confident that mounting trade restrictions in the EU and the US will not significantly impact silicon metal prices or availability, citing the material’s strategic importance and strong regional demand fundamentals. However, market participants report continued uncertainty in the silicon metal market and confusion surrounding Elkem’s decision to classify its silicones segment as held for sale and discontinued operations.

2 months ago | fastmarkets.com | Julienne Raboca

Fundamental market drivers and industrial sector support are expected to sustain momentum in critical minerals development despite potential policy shifts under the Trump administration, according to experts at the Resourcing Tomorrow Government Roundtable Feedback Session held on Thursday, January 23. Trump strategies are likely to have a significant impact on supply chains and international partnerships, drawing attention from key stakeholders in the critical minerals industry.