Rare earth elements, often dubbed the “vitamins” of modern technology, sit at the heart of everything from smartphones and drones to electric vehicles and defense systems.
Iron-ore miner BHP Group and steelmaker Posco have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance hydrogen-based ironmaking technology as part of efforts to decarbonise the steel sector, the companies said last week.
The Simandou project in Guinea threatens to further change the dynamics of the iron ore market, which is already facing an uncertain future in terms of demand, writes Bloomberg.