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Reliable Grids Through Energy Storage; Energy storage, a key pillar of the transition to a carbon-free world

In a world facing rising energy demand, achieving global carbon reduction targets, a central focus of contemporary human activity, requires the implementation of a series of effective and sustained measures, among which the development and strengthening of energy storage infrastructure is paramount. As the share of solar and wind power in the global electricity mix… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

Electricity Beyond Energy Provision; Examining the Evolution of the Global Electricity Mix

The future outlook of electricity worldwide is more intertwined than ever with economic, technological, and environmental transformations. The growing adoption of new energy sources and the development of smart infrastructure have opened a new pathway for more sustainable and diversified electricity supply across nations. In many regions, the composition of the electricity mix is evolving,… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

Global competition; Analysis of the lead and zinc value chain in the world

The lead and zinc industry holds a strategic standing in the global economy and plays a key role in supplying raw materials for the energy, transportation, construction, and downstream technology sectors. An analysis of the value chain of these metals reveals that the concentration of mineral reserves in a few countries, coupled with the wide… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

The hidden value; The status of aluminum in the global value chain and its role in international trade

Aluminum in the contemporary global economy is recognized not only as a widely used raw material, but also as an important driver in industrial and trade interactions. From the mining and processing of raw materials to the production of complex finished goods, aluminum forms an extensive value chain filled with economic opportunities. This wide-ranging role… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

The future depends on mineral resources; Power struggle over the chain of critical minerals

In a world where economic interdependence is becoming increasingly complex, critical minerals have emerged as strategic links in the global value chain and are now at the heart of geopolitical competition. This rivalry is not only driven by the essential role of these elements in advancing clean energy technologies and high-tech industries but also by… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

From mine to manufacturing; Examining the role of copper in world trade interactions

The global copper market today is not merely a platform for trading an industrial metal; rather, it has become a stage where geoeconomic rivalries, trade policies, and technological advancements are intricately intertwined, collectively shaping the future trajectory of strategic industries. In fact, the concentration of production in countries with mineral reserves, the efforts of emerging… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

Always strategic; Analysis of the key role of steel in global trade relations

Steel, as a strategic commodity, has always played a key role in shaping global trade relations. From the Industrial Revolution to the present day, steel trade has not only driven countries’ infrastructural development but also influenced their economic and industrial balance. Historical trends show that the share of the steel value chain in global exports… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

industry as a big step towards sustainability; Optimizing embodied energy consumption in the world’s building construction

Energy consumption in the building construction industry follows two key patterns: energy use after the building is completed during its operational phase, which can be optimized through various methods; and embodied energy, which pertains to the production of raw materials and building components, their transportation, and construction processes. Efforts to reduce this type of energy… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

The red trace; The strategic role of copper in modern architecture and sustainable engineering

In a world where cities are growing taller, infrastructure is expanding, and engineering demands are becoming increasingly complex, copper has asserted its role at the heart of the building construction industry more than ever, as a vital and multifaceted element. Thanks to its conductivity in electrical systems, malleability for intricate designs, exceptional durability, resistance to… | log in
  • January 31, 2026

On a stable basis; Aluminum roadmap in the future urban ecosystem

While the global aluminum market outlook steadily approaches new heights by the middle of the next decade, driven primarily by production and consumption in China surpassing previous levels, what has gained unprecedented importance is closely tracking the pathways where aluminum’s applications intersect not only with engineering needs but also with urban development strategies, livability regeneration,… | log in
  • January 31, 2026