Tag: Metals
Millions in damages caused by criminal offenses: Aurubis dismisses three board members
As of: January 23, 2024 3:27 p.m Theft and fraud caused millions in damages to the Hamburg copper manufacturer Aurubis – the crimes remained undetected for a long time. After…
Navigating the World of Trading: Essential Tools for Stocks, Currency, and Metals
In today’s interconnected global economy, trading has become an essential activity for many, offering opportunities in various markets such as stocks, currency exchange, and metals. Whether you’re a seasoned trader…
Mayotte’s water, already in serious shortage, contaminated by heavy metals
In addition to the unprecedented water shortages affecting Mayotte, there is now a new problem. Traces of heavy metals were detected “beyond alert thresholds”. The prefecture has banned the consumption…
Boom in electric SUVs worsens risk of shortage, warns WWF
Copper, cobalt, aluminum, lithium, graphite, nickel… From the bodywork to the engine, including the battery, the manufacture of a car uses several kilos of these critical metals. This is what…
Availability of minerals and metals endangers energy transition
Status: 07/11/2023 1:04 p.m The limited availability of minerals and metals could become a risk for the energy transition. The demand for many critical raw materials has doubled in recent…
China restricts exports of key metals for the energy transition
The People’s Republic of China restricts the export of gallium and germanium. From August 1st, licenses will be required for every export. The trade war between the People’s Republic of…
New study confirms poor air quality and presence of heavy metals
This is not new, but it is no less worrying. For several years, the air quality in metro and RER stations in the Paris region has been singled out. Last…
Rare earths: bacteria bind metals – Knowledge
Several strains of cyanobacteria can bind to rare earth metals. In some strains, the adsorbed metals accounted for up to ten percent of the dry matter of the microorganisms, reports…
Precious metals: Gold prices at eight-month highs | tagesschau.de
Status: 09.01.2023 12:45 p.m At the beginning of the year, the price of gold continued its upward movement and has reached its highest level in eight months. One reason is…
Fish deaths in Oder: Poland excludes heavy metals as the cause
environmental disaster What leads to the death of fish in the Oder? Poland is now ruling out another cause Schwedt in Brandenburg, Germany. Dead fish float in the water of…