Steel Can’t Go Carbon Neutral By 2030
We've a pathway here for steel to go carbon neutral by 2030. A least, a claim that steel can do so. The point being...
The Latest Allegations About Arron Banks And Russian Gold Are Pathetic
It's becoming rather amusing to read the allegations about Arron Banks and involvement in Russian gold, diamonds and so on. All of which are...
A Terribly Stupid Claim About Green Steel And Recycling
Sure, we know how this works. Recycling is fashionable, it has become the solution to everything including inequality and limp members. So, if we...
DR Congo’s Cobalt Tax Increase Won’t Change iPhone Or Car Battery Prices
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has just increased the taxes it applies to exports of cobalt, germanium and coltan. As these are used...
Japan’s Amazing New Find Of Rare Earths Is Just Like Japan’s Find Of Rare...
We've a report or two out of Japan that a vast new treasure trove of rare earths has been found offshore. This will mean...
Peak Phosphorous And All That
According to the author of this video I (@worstall that is) am responsible for changing his view of resources.
Which is nice, if...
It’s Impossible To Map Or Know A Modern Supply Chain – Impossible
A nice little earner among the likely lads is to attempt to inspect supply chains. To make sure that somewhere down the line there's...
Trump Declares The Moon Open For Landlords
Or rather, Trump has insisted that American law will recognise the possibility of private property on the Moon. And of course right behind such...
DR Congo Should, Righteously, Tax Cobalt And Copper Until Pips Squeak, Eyes Water
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the poorest nations on the planet, is trying to gain more of the value from the...
Why We Shouldn’t Worry About Mineral Reserves Running Out
It's not exactly unusual to see some environmental type running around screaming because mineral reserves are about to run out. The Club of Rome...