Gold price currently volatile, silver ailing. The prices for copper, lithium and neodymium continue to rise.
The EU intends strengthening the circular flow economy and recycling. But it’s not all that easy. To date, only 1 % of rare earths are being recycled.
Thyssenkrupp supplied the elevators for the One World Trade Center. Neodymium became a problem solver.
Commission President von der Leyen announces law to promote chip production in the EU.
Climate neutrality and sustainability are also issues in the mining sector. Solutions for this were presented at Minexpo.
Solar cells not only on open spaces and roofs, but also on cars and mobile devices: Thin-film modules make it possible. Their performance is constantly improving.