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Cobalt prices remained elevated through Q2 2025, holding strong after a sharp early-year rally triggered by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) export ban on cobalt hydroxide. Announced in February, the restriction quickly pushed standard-grade cobalt metal up 45 percent month-over-month to US$15.75 per pound, while cobalt sulfate prices spiked…

Iron ore prices have displayed volatility in the past half decade as the world has dealt with the economic uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 lockdowns, the Russia-Ukraine war, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and rising trade tensions. Prices for the base metal reached a record high of over US$220 per metric…

Asia, a continent heavily reliant on coal for its power mix, is facing a formidable challenge in achieving net-zero emissions. With 54% of the region’s electricity generated from coal last year, a significant shift is needed, according to Rystad Energy’s latest update. In a proactive move to reduce emissions, several Asian nations…