Andreas Mundt, Präsident des Bundeskartellamts, äußerte sich positiv zum Tankrabatt der Bundesregierung, der ab 1. Mai die Energiesteuer auf Sprit senkte, um gestiegene Ölpreise nach dem Iran-Krieg abzufedern und Autofahrern 17 Cent pro Liter zu sparen.
German import prices rose by 6.8% in May year-on-year, the sharpest increase in three and a half years, driven by a 37.2% surge in energy prices. Kerosene and gasoline saw price hikes of over 50%, with the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran cited as a major factor.
Global EV sales surged due to the Middle East oil crisis, with Australia seeing a 150% jump. Despite record sales and falling battery prices, concerns persist regarding battery costs, fire risks, road damage, and exploitative critical mineral supply chains, particularly cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Das Bundeskartellamt geht davon aus, dass die Mineralöl-Branche den staatlichen Tankrabatt nicht vollständig an die Endkunden weitergegeben hat. Präsident Andreas Mundt äußerte Skepsis, während der Wirtschaftsverband Fuels und Energie (en2x) die Vorwürfe zurückweist und eine vollständige Weitergabe beteuert.
Researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University and the Beijing Power Machinery Institute have developed a solution for a longstanding engine design problem using graphite, enabling a combustion chamber component to adjust in 1/3 of a second at high temperatures.
Das Ifo-Institut schätzt, dass der Tankrabatt für Diesel nur teilweise an Verbraucher weitergegeben wurde, während Superbenzin fast vollständig profitierte. Ein Viertel der Diesel-Steuervergünstigung könnte bei Mineralölkonzernen verblieben sein, was die Maßnahme teuer und ineffizient macht.
As global temperatures rise, proper hydration is crucial. Sweating is a key cooling mechanism, and thirst is not always a reliable indicator of water loss. Drinking water regularly can prevent dehydration, with severe consequences including impaired cognitive function, physical performance, and even life-threatening effects.
Polícia Federal indiciou 17 pessoas por organização criminosa, corrupção e crimes ambientais na Serra do Curral. Investigados usaram planos de recuperação para ocultar extração ilegal de minério, causando prejuízo de R$ 832 milhões à União e danos ambientais.
A Polícia Federal indiciou 34 pessoas na Operação Rejeito por fraudes em licenças ambientais e exploração mineral irregular em Minas Gerais. O esquema bilionário, que movimentou mais de R$ 4 bilhões, envolvia corrupção e lavagem de dinheiro em áreas protegidas.
The US has sanctioned Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery and two executives, accusing them of smuggling minerals from rebel-controlled areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and collaborating with the M23 rebel group. The sanctions aim to curb illicit mineral trade and destabilize the region.
A Mineração Vale Verde, primeira empresa de metais não ferrosos de Alagoas, participa pela primeira vez da Expo Usipa. O evento busca impulsionar oportunidades comerciais e networking entre fornecedores e indústrias.
EU Commissioner Jozef Sikela offered Brazil a "more beneficial" critical minerals partnership, promising investment in domestic refining and technology to reduce EU reliance on China. This comes as Brazil, with vast rare earth reserves, seeks to process minerals locally, attracting competition from the US and China.
A indústria de fabricação de produtos alimentícios foi a que mais empregou no Brasil em 2024, com 2,1 milhões de pessoas, segundo a Pesquisa Industrial Anual (PIA) do IBGE. O setor industrial totalizou 8,7 milhões de ocupados e gerou R$ 8,8 trilhões em receita bruta, com forte concentração nas indústrias de transformação.
The US has imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned mining company GeoMinera and other economic entities, including financial and logistics firms linked to GAESA. Cuba's Foreign Minister condemned the move as 'dishonest and mendacious.'
India plans to operationalize 50-60 new mines in the current fiscal year, following 36 in the previous year. Bids for lithium and nickel processing units will be invited within three months. Critical mineral extraction and exploration projects are progressing rapidly, with targets expected to be met ahead of schedule.
Zambia's August 13, 2026 general election focuses on jobs, inflation, and cost of living. The outcome will impact critical mineral investment, economic reforms, and global power dynamics with the US, EU, and China.
A new book claims President Trump enjoyed watching Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick argue over a proposed minerals deal with Ukraine. Bessent reportedly called Lutnick an idiot and Lutnick accused Bessent of "screwing up" the deal.
India successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This expansion includes first-time auctions in Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Telangana for minerals like graphite and rare earth elements, aiming to bolster domestic supply chains.
Despite US-India tensions potentially slowing the Quad's progress, shared concerns over China's dominance in critical supply chains may unite the member countries. Analysts note that while diplomatic friction exists, the need for supply chain diversification remains a key priority for all four nations.
Donald Trump critica duramente l'Italia e gli alleati Nato, minacciando il ritiro dall'Alleanza. Preoccupazione per le ricadute economiche e commerciali, mentre Roma e Washington finalizzano accordi sui minerali critici.
Donald Trump critica l'Italia e gli alleati Nato per la mancata collaborazione sull'Iran, minacciando di ritirare gli USA dall'Alleanza. La premier Meloni cerca di contenere le tensioni, mentre l'ambasciatore USA a Roma parla di "vera partnership".
European nations aim to gradually decrease dependence on China for critical minerals like rare earths, essential for advanced defense systems, rather than a complete decoupling, according to analysts.
A União Europeia vê o Brasil como parceiro estratégico para minerais críticos, buscando acordos que priorizem o processamento local e a sustentabilidade. O objetivo é evitar que o Brasil seja apenas exportador de matéria-prima, agregando valor e tecnologia à cadeia produtiva.
India and the US signed a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, part of a broader Quad initiative pledging $20 billion for mining and processing. The move aims to counter China's dominance in rare earths, vital for clean energy and defense, though India faces challenges in developing its processing capacity.
