The large-scale adoption of solar and wind, two of the most popular renewable energy sources, requires massive energy storage systems. SEE MORE As the era of the electric vehicle dawns, global resource players are working to establish networks and technologies for collecting and recycling valuable materials used in rechargeable batteries. SEE MORE The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) reports the global outlook of NR supply is anticipated at 13.784 million tonnes in 2018, up 4.5% from 13.196 million tonnes recorded in 2017. SEE MORE Ethylene supplies in Europe are expected to remain tight as scheduled maintenance at the beginning of turnaround season means there is little material available for dealmaking. SEE MORE Atlantic metallurgical coal markets did not react strongly to steep falls in premium low-vol hard coking coal prices registered Monday, with US coal prices still supported by shortages and domestic forward demand. SEE MORE