Ferroglobe PLC, a key player in the silicon industry, has announced the temporary suspension of all silicon production in France and Europe starting this October. This decision comes amidst collapsing demand, falling prices due to low-cost, carbon-intensive imports, and the urgent need to restore fair competition in the European silicon market.
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Poland’s coal mining industry narrowed its losses in the first half of 2025 but still faces rising costs and falling output. The government has pledged billions in subsidies and loans, with total state support potentially reaching nearly €10 billion by 2031.
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France's EMILI project, home to Europe's largest lithium deposit, just got a major boost. A recent pre-feasibility study revealed higher-than-expected lithium grades, doubling the project's lifespan from 25 to 50 years. This development, hailed by French Minister of Industry and Energy Marc Ferracci, solidifies EMILI's role as a cornerstone of Europe's energy transition and a key to achieving lithium production sovereignty.
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Poland’s coal phase-out is stalled by political resistance, but high costs and shifting economics could bring a faster transition than leaders admit.
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Poland’s largest coking coal producer JSW posted a record €1.7 billion loss in 2024 due to asset write-offs and falling coal prices.
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