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Why electric vehicles could fracture the nickel market: Andy Home

The EV story is a strong, slow-burn bull case for higher nickel prices.

Reuters | March 8, 2018 | 12:26 pm

EU warns Trump of trade war, China raises concerns at WTO

Europe and the IMF urged Donald Trump on Wednesday to step back from the brink of a trade war, after the resignation of his economic adviser emboldened those encouraging him to push ahead with tariffs on imported steel and aluminium.

Reuters | March 7, 2018 | 5:12 am

Glencore’s talks to sell cobalt to Chinese firm falter on price

Price is a sticking point as Glencore and other major producers are now able to exert more influence in negotiations, sources said.

Reuters | March 6, 2018 | 10:24 am

China to cut more coal, steel output to defend ‘blue skies’

China’s state planner pledged on Monday to cut more steel and coal production capacity this year.

Reuters | March 5, 2018 | 4:12 pm

China’s staggering demand for commodities

It’s said that in China, a new skyscraper is built every five days.

Visual Capitalist | March 2, 2018 | 2:24 pm

U.S. energy industry slams Trump’s ‘job-killing’ steel tariffs

The U.S. oil and gas industry slammed Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on imported steel, saying the move would kill energy jobs by raising costs for big infrastructure projects.

Reuters | March 1, 2018 | 4:57 pm