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Metals
U.S., Europe work to hammer out new agreement on tariffs
Sep 8, 2023
Remember those steel and aluminum tariffs that were supposed to target China but also pulled in Europe and Canada? Most of them still exist.
The war in Ukraine could make stealing catalytic converters more lucrative for thieves
Mar 22, 2022
They're valuable in part because the palladium inside is expensive. And Russia provides much of the world's palladium.
How this metal foundry grew its business during the pandemic
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Minju Park
Oct 14, 2021
Although prices for aluminum and zinc are ticking up, Adam Schaller, vice president of a Michigan metal foundry, says business is growing.
How did aluminum get so expensive?
Sep 7, 2021
The 10-year high in prices is due to unrest in Guinea, where a key component is mined, and the surge in demand for the green economy.
As an economic indicator, copper is worth its weight in gold
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Matt Levin
Aug 20, 2021
Copper has long been seen as an economic predictor. So why are prices dipping, and what are the implications?
Copper’s soaring price points to recovery, green-economy demand
May 10, 2021
Copper, especially, is a key ingredient in electric cars, wind turbines and batteries. Suppliers are not ready to meet the demand.
There are hidden treasures in our sewage sludge
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Levi Sharpe
Apr 8, 2016
Millions of dollars worth of valuable metals end up being flushed down the drain, some coming from our own bodies.
For public good, not for profit.
An old-school U.S. company lets its sexy side shine
Oct 8, 2015
Industrial giant Alcoa splits in two to grow high-tech aerospace and auto business.
Mercury: "The quixotic bad boy of the periodic table"
Dec 26, 2013
Our journey through the economics of elements checks out mercury.