#Global Antimony

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China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Thursday that export controls on antimony would take effect Sept. 15. Antimony is used in bullets, nuclear weapons production and lead-acid batteries. It can also strengthen other metals.

“Three months ago, there’s no way [any] one would have thought they would have done this. It’s quite confrontational in that regard,” Lewis Black, CEO of Canada-based Almonty Industries, said in a phone interview. The company has said it’s spending at least $125 million to reopen a tungsten mine in South Korea later this year.

Tungsten is nearly as hard as a diamond, and used in weapons, semiconductors and industrial cutting machines. Both tungsten and antimony are on the U.S. critical minerals list, and less than 10 elements away from each other on the periodic table.[...]

China accounted for 48% of global antimony mine production in 2023, while the U.S. did not mine any marketable antimony, according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s latest annual report. The U.S. has not commercially mined tungsten since 2015, and China dominates global tungsten supply, the report said.[...]

The U.S. has sought to restrict China’s access to high-end semiconductors, following which Beijing announced export controls on germanium and gallium, two metals used in chipmaking.

While tungsten is also used to make semiconductors, the metal, like antimony, is used in defense production.

“China has a declining tungsten production, but tungsten is absolutely vital, far more than antimony, in military applications,” said Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.

He expects China will put export controls on tungsten by the end of the year, if not in the next month or two.[...]

Starting in 2026, the U.S. REEShore Act prohibits the use of Chinese tungsten in military equipment. That refers to the Restoring Essential Energy and Security Holdings Onshore for Rare Earths Act of 2022.[...]

China is acting more in retaliation “against what it views as an intrusion into its national interests,” Markus Herrmann Chen, co-founder and managing director of China Macro Group, said in an email.

He pointed out that China’s Third Plenum meeting of policymakers in July “put forward a completely new policy goal of better coordinating the entire minerals value chain, likely reflecting the further heightened supply importance of ‘strategic mineral resources’ for both business and geoeconomic interests.”

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The phone or computer you’re reading this on may not be long for this world. Maybe you’ll drop it in water, or your dog will make a chew toy of it, or it’ll reach obsolescence. If you can’t repair it and have to discard it, the device will become e-waste, joining an alarmingly large mountain of defunct TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, cameras, routers, electric toothbrushes, headphones. This is “electrical and electronic equipment,” aka EEE—anything with a plug or battery. It’s increasingly out of control.

As economies develop and the consumerist lifestyle spreads around the world, e-waste has turned into a full-blown environmental crisis. People living in high-income countries own, on average, 109 EEE devices per capita, while those in low-income nations have just four. A new UN report finds that in 2022, humanity churned out 137 billion pounds of e-waste—more than 17 pounds for every person on Earth—and recycled less than a quarter of it.

That also represents about $62 billion worth of recoverable materials, like iron, copper, and gold, hitting e-waste landfills each year. At this pace, e-waste will grow by 33 percent by 2030, while the recycling rate could decline to 20 percent. (You can see this growth in the graph below: purple is EEE on the market, black is e-waste, and green is what gets recycled.)

“What was really alarming to me is that the speed at which this is growing is much quicker than the speed that e-waste is properly collected and recycled,” says Kees Baldé, a senior scientific specialist at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research and lead author of the report. “We just consume way too much, and we dispose of things way too quickly. We buy things we may not even need, because it's just very cheap. And also these products are not designed to be repaired.”

Humanity has to quickly bump up those recycling rates, the report stresses. In the first pie chart below, you can see the significant amount of metals we could be saving, mostly iron (chemical symbol Fe, in light gray), along with aluminum (Al, in dark gray), copper (Cu), and nickel (Ni). Other EEE metals include zinc, tin, and antimony. Overall, the report found that in 2022, generated e-waste contained 68 billion pounds of metal.

E-waste is a complex thing to break down: A washing machine is made of totally different components than a TV. And even for product categories, not only do different brands use different manufacturing processes, but even different models within those brands vary significantly. A new washing machine has way more sensors and other electronics than one built 30 years ago.

Complicating matters even further, e-waste can contain hazardous materials, like cobalt, flame retardants, and lead. The report found that each year, improperly processed e-waste releases more than 125,000 pounds of mercury alone, imperiling the health of humans and other animals. “Electronic waste is an extremely complex waste stream,” says Vanessa Gray, head of the Environment and Emergency Telecommunications Division at the UN’s International Telecommunication Union and an author of the report. “You have a lot of value in electronic waste, but you also have a lot of toxic materials that are dangerous to the environment.”

That makes recycling e-waste a dangerous occupation. In low- and middle-income countries, informal e-waste recyclers might go door-to-door collecting the stuff. To extract valuable metals, they melt down components without proper safety equipment, poisoning themselves and the environment. The new report notes that in total, 7.3 billion pounds of e-waste is shipped uncontrolled globally, meaning its ultimate management is unknown and likely not done in an environmentally friendly way. Of that, high-income countries shipped 1.8 billion pounds to low- and middle-income countries in 2022, swamping them with dangerous materials.

High-income countries have some of this informal recycling, but they also have formal facilities where e-waste is sorted and safely broken down. Europe, for example, has fairly high formal e-waste recycling rates, at about 43 percent. But globally, recycling is happening nowhere near enough to keep up with the year-over-year growth of the waste. Instead of properly mining EEE for metals, humanity keeps mining more ore out of the ground.

Still, the report found that even the small amount of e-waste that currently gets recycled avoided the mining of 2 trillion pounds of ore for virgin metal in 2022. (It takes a lot of ore to produce a little bit of metal.) The more metals we can recycle from e-waste, the less mining we’ll need to support the proliferation of gadgets. That would in turn avoid the greenhouse gases from such mining operations, plus losses of biodiversity.

The complexity of e-waste, though, makes it expensive to process. As the chart above shows, even an ambitious scenario of a formal e-waste collection rate in 2030 is 44 percent. “There is no business case for companies to just collect e-waste and to make a profit out of this in a sustainable manner,” says Baldé. “They can only survive if there is legislation in place which is also compensating them.”

The report notes that 81 countries have e-waste policies on the books, and of those, 67 have provisions regarding extended producer responsibility, or EPR. This involves fees paid by manufacturers of EEE that would go toward e-waste management.

Of course, people could also stop throwing so many devices away in the first place, something right-to-repair advocates have spent years fighting for. Batteries, for instance, lose capacity after a certain number of charge cycles. If a phone can’t hold a charge all day anymore, customers should be able to swap in a new battery. “Manufacturers shouldn't be able to put artificial limitations on that ability,” says Elizabeth Chamberlain, director of sustainability at iFixit, which provides repair guides and tools. That includes limiting access to parts and documentation. “Repair is a harm-reduction strategy. It's not the be-all-end-all solution, but it's one of many things we need to do as a global society to slow down the rate at which we're demanding things of the planet.”

At the core of the e-waste crisis is the demand: A growing human population needs phones to communicate and fridges to keep food safe and heat pumps to stay comfortable indoors. So first and foremost we need high-quality products that don’t immediately break down, but also the right to repair when they do. And what absolutely can’t be fixed needs to move through a safe, robust e-waste recycling system. “We are consuming so much,” says Baldé, “we cannot really recycle our way out of the problem.”

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🔔 Breaking News in Ammunition Supply 🔔

China is tightening its grip on global critical-mineral supplies by imposing export restrictions on antimony, a metal essential for ammunition production. This move, effective September 15th, is a significant development in the ongoing geopolitical struggle over vital resources. The restrictions come as prices for antimony, already surging, are expected to climb even higher. This action adds to previous controls on minerals like gallium and germanium, raising concerns in Washington and beyond. 🇨🇳💥

For those in the ammunition industry and related sectors, this could mean higher costs and increased challenges in sourcing critical materials. Stay informed and be prepared for the ripple effects this may have on the market and supply chains globally. 🌐💼

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@antimony-ore

I disagree with you, but I'll provide sources anyway.

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My chart does not confuse voters, and it is in fact very easy for people to fact check it. If you look through the notes there are copious amounts of sources, including from me. I originally didn't include sources because this stuff is easily googleable and I assumed people had common sense.

I'll give at least one link per subject area. There are of course many more sources to be read on these subject areas and no post could possibly give someone a full education on these subjects.

Biden and trans rights: https://www.hrc.org/resources/president-bidens-pro-lgbtq-timeline

Trump and trans rights: https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbtq-rights/trump-on-lgbtq-rights-rolling-back-protections-and-criminalizing-gender-nonconformity

The two sources above show how Biden has done a lot of work to promote trans rights, and how Trump did a lot of work to hurt trans rights.

Biden on abortion access: https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/08/politics/what-is-in-biden-abortion-executive-order/index.html

Trump on abortion access: https://apnews.com/article/abortion-trump-republican-presidential-election-2024-585faf025a1416d13d2fbc23da8d8637

Biden openly supports access to abortion and has taken steps to protect those rights at a federal level even after Roe v Wade was overturned. Trump, on the other hand, was the man who appointed the judges who helped overturn Roe v Wade and he openly brags about how proud he is of that decision. He also states that he believes individual states should have the final say in whether or not abortion is legal, and that he trusts them to "do the right thing", meaning he supports stronger abortion bans.

Biden on environmental reform: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/07/fact-sheet-president-biden-restores-protections-for-three-national-monuments-and-renews-american-leadership-to-steward-lands-waters-and-cultural-resources/

Trump on environmental reform: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/climate/trump-environment-rollbacks-list.html

Biden has made major steps forward for environmental reform. He has restored protections that Trump rolled back. He has enacted many executive orders and more to promote environmental protections, including rejoining the Paris Accords, which Trump withdrew the USA from. Trump is also well known for spreading conspiracy theories and lies about global climate change, calling it a "Chinese hoax".

Biden on healthcare and prescription reform: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/06/09/biden-administration-announces-savings-43-prescription-drugs-part-cost-saving-measures-president-bidens-inflation-reduction-act.html

Trump on healthcare reform: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/07/politics/obamacare-health-insurance-ending-trump/index.html

I'm rolling healthcare and prescriptions and vaccines and public health all into one category here since they are related. Biden has lowered drug costs, expanded access to medicaid, and ACA enrollment has risen during his presidency. He has also made it so medical debt no longer applies to a person's credit score. He signed many executive orders during his first few weeks in office in order to get a handle on Trump's grievous mishandling of the COVID pandemic. Trump also wants to end the ACA. Trump is well known for refusing to wear a mask during the pandemic, encouraging the use of hydroxylchloroquine to "treat" COVID, and being openly anti-vaxx.

Biden on student loan forgiveness: https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-additional-77-billion-approved-student-debt-relief-160000-borrowers

Trump on student loan forgiveness: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2024/06/20/trump-knocks-bidens-vile-student-loan-forgiveness-plans-suggests-reversal/

Trump wants to reverse the student loan forgiveness plans Biden has enacted. Biden has already forgiven billions of dollars in loans and continues to work towards forgiving more.

Infrastructure funding:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/business/economy/biden-infrastructure-deal.html

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/at-its-two-year-anniversary-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-continues-to-rebuild-all-of-america/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/build/guidebook/

I'm putting these links next together because they are all about infrastructure.

In general, Trump's "achievements" for infrastructure were to destroy environmental protections to speed up projects. Many of his plans were ineffective due to the fact that he did not clearly outline where the money was going to come from, and he was unwilling to raise taxes to pay for the projects. He was unable (and unwilling) to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill during his 4 years in office. He did sign a few disaster relief bills. He did not enthusiastically promote renewable energy infrastructure. He created "Infrastructure Weeks" that the federal government then failed to fund. Trump did not do nothing for infrastructure, but his no-tax stance and his dislike for renewable energy means the contributions he made to American infrastructure were not as much as he claimed they were, nor as much as they could have been. Basically, he made a lot of promises, and delivered on very few of them. He is not "against" infrastructure, but he's certainly against funding it.

Biden was able to pass that bipartisan bill after taking office. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan that Trump tried to prevent from passing during Biden's term contains concrete funding sources and step by step plans to rebuild America's infrastructure. If you want to read the plan, you can find it here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/build/guidebook/. Biden has done far more for American infrastructure than Trump did, most notably by actually getting the bipartisan bill through congress.

Biden on Racial Equity: https://www.npr.org/sections/president-biden-takes-office/2021/01/26/960725707/biden-aims-to-advance-racial-equity-with-executive-actions

Trump on Racial Equity: https://www.axios.com/2024/04/01/trump-reverse-racism-civil-rights https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-37230916

Trump's racist policies are loud and clear for everyone to hear. We all heard him call Mexicans "Drug dealers, criminals, rapists". We all watched as he enacted travel bans on people from majority-Muslim nations. Biden, on the other hand, has done quite a lot during his term to attempt to reconcile racism in this country, including reversing Trump's "Muslim ban" the first day he was in office.

Biden on DEI: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/06/25/executive-order-on-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-accessibility-in-the-federal-workforce/

Trump on DEI: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-tried-to-crush-the-dei-revolution-heres-how-he-might-finish-the-job/ar-BB1jg3gz

Biden supports DEI and has signed executive orders and passed laws that support DEI on the federal level. Trump absolutely hates DEI and wants to eradicate it.

Biden on criminal justice reform: https://time.com/6155084/biden-criminal-justice-reform/

Trump on criminal justice reform: https://www.vox.com/2020-presidential-election/21418911/donald-trump-crime-criminal-justice-policy-record https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/05/trumps-extreme-plans-crime/678502/

From pardons for non-violent marijuana convictions to reducing the federal government's reliance on private prisons, Biden has done a lot in four years to reform our criminal justice system on the federal level. Meanwhile, Trump has described himself as "tough on crime". He advocates for more policing, including "stop and frisk" activities. Ironically it's actually quite difficult to find sources about what Trump thinks about crime, because almost all of the search results are about his own crimes.

Biden on military support for Israel: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/biden-obama-divide-closely-support-israel-rcna127107

Trump on military support for Israel: https://www.vox.com/politics/353037/trump-gaza-israel-protests-biden-election-2024

Biden supports Israel financially and militarily and promotes holding Israel close. So did Trump. Trump was also very pro-Israel during his time in office and even moved the embassy to Jerusalem and declared Jerusalem the capitol of Israel, a move that inflamed attitudes in the region.

Biden on a ceasefire: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/06/05/gaza-israel-hamas-cease-fire-plan-biden/73967659007/

Trump on a ceasefire: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-israel-gaza-finish-problem-rcna141905

Trump has tried to be quiet on the issue but recently said he wants Israel to "finish the problem". He of course claims he could have prevented the whole problem. Trump also openly stated after Oct 7th that he would bar immigrants who support Hamas from the country and send in officers to American protests to arrest anyone supporting Hamas.

Biden meanwhile has been quietly urging Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire deal for months, including the most recent announcement earlier in June, though it seems as though that deal has finally fallen through as well.

Look.

I have made you a chart. A very simple chart.

People say "You have to draw the line somewhere, and Biden has crossed it-" and my response is "Trump has crossed way more lines than Biden".

These categories are based off of actual policy enacted by both of these men while they were in office.

If the ONLY LINE YOU CARE ABOUT is line 12, you have an incredible amount of privilege, AND YOU DO NOT CARE ABOUT PALESTINIANS. You obviously have nothing to fear from a Trump presidency, and you do not give a fuck if a ceasefire actually occurs. You are obviously fine if your queer, disabled, and marginalized loved ones are hurt. You clearly don't care about the status of American democracy, which Trump has openly stated he plans to destroy on day 1 he is in office.

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Flame Retardants Market Growth and Status Explored in a New Research Report 2034

The flame retardants market is a key component of industries focused on enhancing fire safety. These compounds are added to materials such as plastics, textiles, and coatings to reduce flammability and inhibit the spread of fire. With growing safety regulations and increased awareness about fire prevention, the demand for flame retardants is on a steady rise globally.

The market for flame retardants is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% between 2024 and 2034, reaching USD 16,462.41 million in 2034 based on an average growth pattern. In 2024, it is projected that the market will be worth USD 9,845.59 million.

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Market Size and Growth:

The global flame retardants market was valued at approximately USD 8 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 6% from 2024 to 2030.

Growth drivers include stringent fire safety standards, rapid industrialization, and advancements in flame-retardant technologies.

Key Applications:

Building & Construction: Used in insulation materials, structural components, and coatings.

Electronics & Electrical: Applied to circuit boards, cables, and appliances.

Transportation: Essential for automotive, aerospace, and railway materials.

Textiles: Used in furniture upholstery, curtains, and protective clothing.

Types of Flame Retardants:

Halogenated Flame Retardants: Known for effectiveness but facing declining usage due to environmental concerns.

Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants: Includes phosphorous-based, nitrogen-based, and inorganic flame retardants, growing in popularity for their eco-friendliness.

Flame Retardants Market Trends

Rising environmental concerns and health-related issues have led to increased adoption of non-halogenated flame retardants.

Manufacturers are investing in bio-based flame retardants to align with sustainability goals.

Advancements in Technology:

Development of multifunctional flame retardants that enhance fire safety without compromising the physical properties of materials.

Nanotechnology is being integrated to produce more efficient and lightweight solutions.

Stringent Regulations:

Governments worldwide are enforcing strict fire safety standards, boosting demand for flame-retardant materials.

Europe and North America are particularly focused on phasing out hazardous flame retardants.

Flame Retardants Market Opportunities

With the expansion of 5G networks, there’s increased usage of flame retardants in electronic components and infrastructure.

Manufacturers are exploring flame-retardant solutions compatible with recycling processes, especially in the plastic and automotive sectors.

Use of flame-retardant materials in medical devices and hospital furnishings, where fire safety is critical, is opening new avenues for growth.

Key companies profiled in this research study are,

The Flame Retardants Market is dominated by a few large companies, such as

BASF SE

Clariant AG

Huntsman Corporation

 Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL)

Albemarle Corporation

·DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Arkema S.A.

Solvay S.A.

Dow Chemical Company

Ferro Corporation

Nabaltec AG

Shanghai Pret Composites Co., Ltd.

Jiangsu Kuaima Chemical Co., Ltd.

Flame Retardants Market Segmentation,

By Type:

Alumina Trihydrate

Brominated Flame Retardant

Antimony Trioxide

Phosphorous Flame Retardant

Others

By Application:

Unsaturated Polyester Resins

Epoxy Resins

PVC

Rubber

Polyolefins

Others (Engineering Thermoplastics and PET)

By End User Industry:

Construction

Automotive & Transportation

Electronics

Others (Textiles, Aerospace, and Adhesives)

By Region:

North America

Latin America

Europe

East Asia

South Asia

Oceania

Middle East and Africa

Flame Retardants Industry: Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific Market Forecast

Asia Pacific dominates the worldwide flame retardant market, accounting for around 36% of the market in 2023. The Asia-Pacific region is the one with the fastest rate of growth and the highest percentage of flame retardants due to the fast industrialization, urbanization, and rise in construction activity. The growing demand for electronics, textiles, and cars in countries like China and India is largely responsible for the industry's expansion.

European Market Statistics

Europe's well-known emphasis on environmentally friendly practices and legislation is driving the demand for non-toxic flame retardants. Strict regulations that support the market, such REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), have an impact on the use of particular flame retardants. The building and automotive industries in the region make extensive use of flame retardants. 

Market Predictions for North America

North America dominates the flame retardant market due to the region's stringent fire safety regulations, particularly in the building and automobile industries. Due to the existence of major manufacturers and continuous advancements in flame retardant compounds, the market is growing. Non-halogenated flame retardants are becoming more and more popular in the area due to environmental concerns.

Conclusion:

The flame retardants market is poised for sustained growth, driven by advancements in fire safety standards, the rise of eco-friendly alternatives, and expanding applications across industries like construction, electronics, and transportation. As safety and sustainability become global priorities, manufacturers are innovating to meet the dual demands of high performance and environmental compliance.

Looking ahead, the integration of smart flame retardants, bio-based solutions, and recyclable materials will reshape the market, making it more dynamic and sustainable. With stringent regulations and growing consumer awareness, the market is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing fire safety while supporting global environmental goals.

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Global Antimony Shortage Is a Ticking Time Bomb for the U.S. Military

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Fireproof: Ceresana Publishes New Market Report on Flame Retardants

Practically nothing works without electricity. However, electricity is also the most common cause of fire, ahead of forgotten cigarettes or botched welding jobs. Almost half of all flame retardants are therefore used for cables, electrical engineering, and electronics. Ceresana has investigated the global market for these chemicals, which prevent plastics and other flammable materials from igniting or at least slow down fires. A total of around 2.3 million tonnes of flame retardants are currently used every year: Phosphorus, aluminum (ATH), or antimony (ATO) compounds, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, increasingly also bio-based additives.

Further information on the new, already 8th edition of the market study “Flame Retardants – World Report”: https://ceresana.com/en/produkt/flame-retardants-market-report

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The Ultimate Overview of Tin Recycling

INTRODUCTION

In a world that is increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, recycling has become a crucial component of waste management strategies. One metal that often takes center stage in recycling efforts is tin. Known for its versatility and wide range of applications, tin plays a significant role in various industries, from packaging to electronics. In this article, we will explore The Ultimate Overview of Tin Recycling.

WHAT IS TIN?

Tin is soft, silver-blue metal derived from the mineral cassiterite. It is a base metal that is commonly blended with other metals to create alloys. Common tin alloys include bronze and pewter. Tin is also used to make solder and glass. Tin is fairly scarce in the Earth’s crust compared to other metals. Very little of it is found in the USA. China and Indonesia are the world’s largest producers of primary (non-recycled) tin.

HOW IS TIN MADE?

Tin is primarily obtained through the extraction and processing of cassiterite ore, which usually contains a combination of tin, oxygen, and other elements. The process begins with mining, where miners extract cassiterite from deposits typically found in alluvial or hard rock sources. The metal is then crushed and concentrated to remove impurities. Subsequently, smelting is employed to extract tin metal from the concentrated ore by heating it in a furnace, often with the addition of carbon to facilitate reduction. The resulting molten tin is then refined to remove any remaining impurities. The refined tin can be cast into ingots or further processed for various applications, such as the creation of alloys like bronze.

WHAT IS TIN USED IN?

Tin's soft and low-melting characteristics make it well-suited for cold-working methods like extrusion and rolling. Its strong bonding with iron, steel, and copper has led to its widespread use as a coating material for corrosion prevention. As far back as 5,000 years ago, tin played a crucial role in the creation of bronze, a copper alloy that dominated the tool and weapon industry for centuries. Pewter, another tin alloy historically used in cookware, now omits lead due to its toxicity, with modern compositions incorporating tin, antimony, and cobalt. Tin, when alloyed with lead, forms solder, a crucial bonding material primarily utilized in electronics. Tin and its alloys find applications in diverse fields, including bearings, automotive and aerospace components, and even dental fillings.

ARE TIN AND ALUMINUM THE SAME THING?

No, tin and aluminum are not the same thing. They are distinct metallic elements with different properties. Tin, with the atomic number 50, is a soft, silvery-white metal known for its malleability and low melting point. It has been used historically for various applications, including the creation of alloys like bronze. On the other hand, aluminum, with the atomic number 13, is a lightweight, silvery-white metal known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and conductivity. While both metals have industrial uses, they have different characteristics and play unique roles in various industries, such as packaging, construction, and transportation.

IS SCRAP TIN RECYCLING VALUABLE?

Yes, scrap tin can be valuable, as it is a non-ferrous metal that is widely used in various industries. The value of scrap tin is influenced by market demand, global economic conditions, and recycling trends. Tin is often used in the production of solder, coatings, and alloys, making it essential in electronics, packaging, and manufacturing. Recycling scrap tin is not only economically viable but also environmentally beneficial, as it reduces the need for virgin tin extraction and minimizes environmental impact. The value of scrap tin fluctuates, but it is generally considered a valuable material in the recycling industry.

WHY SHOULD I RECYCLE TIN?

The smelting of tin is associated with significant energy consumption and the generation of carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Given the environmental imperative to minimize carbon dioxide emissions, one effective strategy is to curtail the need for extensive smelting by prioritizing tin recycling. Virtually all metals, including tin, possess the remarkable ability to be recycled repeatedly without compromising the inherent properties that render them valuable and practical.

CONCLUSION

Tin Recycling is a crucial step towards building a more sustainable and eco-friendly future. By choosing responsible tin recycling services, individuals and businesses can contribute significantly to environmental conservation. Big Country Recycling, with its commitment to excellence and sustainability, emerges as a reliable partner in the journey towards a greener planet.

Embrace tin recycling with Big Country Recycling and be a part of the positive change our planet deserves. Contact them today to learn more about their Tin Recycling Services or to get a quote for your materials. Or call +1 325-949-5865.

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Sodium Antimonate Market to Surpass USD 34 million by 2031, Rising at a 4.3% CAGR

The global market for sodium antimonate was estimated to be worth US$ 23.9 billion in 2022. The market is anticipated to advance with a 4.3% CAGR from 2023 to 2031 and by 2031, the market is likely to gain US$ 34.8 billion.

Sodium antimonate is increasingly being used as a catalyst in chemical processes because of its Lewis acidic characteristics and capacity to activate certain substrates. When combined with a halogen, often chlorine, sodium antimonate can be used as a fire retardant with extremely minimal tinting qualities. In the glass production industry, sodium antimonate powder is used as a degreaser or fining agent, particularly in color television bulbs as well as optical glass. It is used in the production of paints, fiberglass resins, plastics, and numerous textile products.

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Market Segmentation

By Service Type

Production and Supply

Consulting and Support Services

By Sourcing Type

Primary Sourcing

Secondary Sourcing

By Application

Flame Retardants

Glass and Ceramics

Textiles

Electronics

By Industry Vertical

Construction

Automotive

Consumer Electronics

Textile Manufacturing

By Region

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Latin America

Middle East & Africa

Regional Analysis

North America: The market in North America is driven by stringent fire safety regulations and a robust electronics industry.

Europe: Growth in Europe is fueled by demand in automotive manufacturing and high standards for construction materials.

Asia-Pacific: The region holds the largest market share due to the rapid industrialization in China and India, and the extensive use of sodium antimonate in ceramics and textiles.

Latin America: Emerging markets in Latin America show significant potential due to growing construction and automotive sectors.

Middle East & Africa: Steady growth is expected with increasing infrastructure projects and industrial developments.

Market Drivers and Challenges

Drivers

Increased Fire Safety Regulations: Stringent fire safety regulations globally are boosting the demand for flame retardant materials.

Growth in Electronics and Ceramics Industries: The expanding electronics sector and advancements in ceramic technologies are significant growth drivers.

Industrialization in Emerging Markets: Rapid industrialization in countries like China and India is increasing the demand for sodium antimonate.

Challenges

Environmental and Health Concerns: Regulatory restrictions due to environmental and health hazards associated with antimony compounds.

Fluctuating Raw Material Prices: Volatility in the prices of raw materials can impact the cost structure and profitability of manufacturers.

Market Trends

Technological Advancements: Innovations in production technologies and the development of high-purity sodium antimonate are key trends.

Sustainable Alternatives: Increasing focus on developing environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional flame retardants.

Expanded Applications: Growing application scope in sectors such as renewable energy and advanced ceramics.

Future Outlook

The sodium antimonate market is poised for significant growth, with advancements in application technologies and expanding end-use industries. Sustainable practices and regulatory compliance will shape future market dynamics, ensuring balanced growth and innovation.

Key Market Study Points

Market Dynamics and Growth Patterns

Impact of Regulations and Standards

Technological Advancements and Innovations

Competitive Strategies and Market Positioning

Competitive Landscape

The market is moderately fragmented with key players including:

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group

Guangdong New King Material Technology Co., Ltd.

Yiyang Huachang Antimony Industry Co., Ltd.

Hunan Province Anhua Huayu Antimony Industry Co., Ltd.

These companies focus on strategic collaborations, capacity expansions, and R&D investments to strengthen their market presence.

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Recent Developments

Innovations in Flame Retardant Technologies: New product launches focusing on improved performance and safety.

Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations and partnerships to enhance market reach and technological capabilities.

Sustainability Initiatives: Efforts towards reducing the environmental impact and developing greener alternatives.

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In the summer of 1941, the United States sought to leverage its economic dominance over Japan by imposing a full oil embargo on its increasingly threatening rival. The idea was to use overwhelming economic might to avoid a shooting war; in the end, of course, U.S. economic sanctions backed Tokyo into a corner whose only apparent escape was the attack on Pearl Harbor. Boomerangs aren’t the only weapons that can rebound.

Stephanie Baker, a veteran Bloomberg reporter who has spent decades covering Russia, has written a masterful account of recent U.S. and Western efforts to leverage their financial and technological dominance to bend a revanchist Russia to their will. It has not gone entirely to plan. Two and a half years into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, Russia’s energy revenues are still humming along, feeding a war machine that finds access to high-tech war materiel, including from the United States. Efforts to pry Putin’s oligarchs away from him have driven them closer. Moscow has faced plenty of setbacks, most recently by losing control of a chunk of its own territory near Kursk, but devastating sanctions have not been one of them.

Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia is first and foremost a flat-out rollicking read, the kind of book you press on friends and family with proselytizing zeal. Baker draws on decades of experience and shoe-leather reporting to craft the best account of the Western sanctions campaign yet. Her book is chock-full of larger-than-life characters, sanctioned superyachts, dodgy Cypriot enablers, shadow fleets, and pre-dawn raids.

More than a good tale, it is a clinical analysis of the very tricky balancing acts that lie behind deploying what has become Washington’s go-to weapon. The risky decision just after the invasion to freeze over $300 billion in central bank holdings and cut off the Russian banking system hurt Moscow, sure. But even Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh, one of the architects of the Biden administration’s response, told National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan that he feared the sanctions’ “catastrophic success” could blow up global financial markets. And that was before the West decided to take aim at Russia’s massive oil and gas exports, which it did with a series of half-hearted measures beginning later that year.

The bigger reason to cherish Punishing Putin is that it offers a glimpse into the world to come as great-power competition resurges with a vengeance. The U.S. rivalry with China plays out, for now, in fights over duties, semiconductors, and antimony. As Singh tells Baker, “We don’t want that conflict to play out through military channels, so it’s more likely to play out through the weaponization of economic tools—sanctions, export controls, tariffs, price caps, investment restrictions.”

The weaponization of economic tools, as Baker writes, may have started more than a millennium ago when another economic empire was faced with problematic upstarts. In 432 B.C., Athens, the Greek power and trading state supreme, levied a strict trade embargo on the city-state of Megara, an ally of Sparta—a move that, according to some scholars, sparked the Peloponnesian War. (Athens couldn’t break the habit: Not long after, it again bigfooted a neighbor, telling Melos that the “strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must.”) The irony of course is that Athens, the naval superpower, eventually lost the war to its main rival thanks to a maritime embargo.

It can be tempting to leverage economic tools, but it is difficult to turn them into a precision weapon, or even avoid them becoming counterproductive. The British empire’s 19th-century naval stranglehold and love of blockades helped bring down Napoleon but started a small war with the United States in the process.

Britain was never shy about using its naval and financial might to throw its weight around, but even the pound sterling never acquired the centrality that the U.S. dollar has today in a much bigger, much more integrated system of global trade and finance. That “exorbitant privilege,” in the words of French statesman Giscard D’Estaing, enabled the post-World War II United States to take both charitable (the Marshall Plan, for starters) and punitive economic statecraft to new heights.

The embargoes on Communist Cuba or revolutionary Iran were just opening acts, it turned out, for a turbocharged U.S. approach to leveraging its financial hegemony that finally flourished with the so-called war on terror and rogue states, a story well-told in books such as Juan Zarate’s Treasury Goes to War or Richard Nephew’s The Art of Sanctions. 

Osama bin Laden is dead, Kabul is lost, Cuba’s still communist, and a Kim still runs North Korea, but the love of sanctions has never waned in Washington. If anything, given an aversion to casualties and a perennial quest for low-cost ways to impose its will, Washington has grown even fonder of using economic sticks with abandon. The use of sanctions rose under President Barack Obama, and again under Donald Trump; the Biden administration has not only orchestrated the unprecedented suite of sanctions on Putin’s Russia, but also taken Trump’s trade war with China even further.

Despite U.S. sanctions’ mixed record, the almighty dollar can certainly strike fear in countries that are forced to toe a punitive line they might otherwise try to skirt. Banks in third countries—say, a big French lender—could be forced to uphold Washington’s sanctions on Iran regardless of what French policy might dictate. Those so-called secondary sanctions raise hackles at times in places such as Paris and Berlin, prompting periodic calls for “financial sovereignty” from the tyranny of the greenback. But little has changed. Countries that want to continue having functioning banks have little choice but to act as the enforcers of Washington’s will.

What is genuinely surprising, as Baker chronicles, is that the growth of sanctions as the premier tool of U.S. foreign policy has not been matched by a commensurate growth in the corps of people charged with drafting and enforcing them. The Office of Foreign Assets Control, the Treasury Department’s main sanctions arm, is overworked and understaffed. A lesser-known but equally important branch, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, struggles to vet a vast array of export controls and restrictions with a stagnant staff and stillborn budget. Post-Brexit Britain has faced even steeper challenges in leaping onto the Western sanctions bandwagon, having to recreate in the past few years a new body almost from scratch to enforce novel economic punishments.

Punishing Putin is not, despite the book’s subtitle, about an effort to “bring down” Russia. The sanctions—ranging from individual travel and financial bans on Kremlin oligarchs to asset forfeiture to sweeping measures intended to kneecap the ruble and drain Moscow’s coffers—are ultimately meant to weaken Putin’s ability to continue terrorizing his neighbor. In that sense, they are not working.

One of the strengths of Punishing Putin is Baker’s seeming ability to have spoken with nearly everybody important on those economic frontlines. She details the spadework that took place in Washington, London, and Brussels even before Russian tanks and missiles flew across Ukraine’s borders in February 2022, and especially in the fraught days and weeks afterward. It takes a special gift to make technocrats into action heroes.

The bulk of Baker’s wonderful book centers on the fight to sanction and undermine the oligarchs loyal to Putin who have helped prop up his kleptocracy. Perhaps, as Baker suggests, Western thinking was that whacking the oligarchs would lead to a palace coup against Putin. There was a coup, but not from the oligarchs—and it ended first with a whimper and then a mid-air bang.

There are a couple of problems with that approach, as Baker lays out in entertaining chronicles of hunts for superyachts and Jersey Island holding companies. First, it’s tricky to actually seize much of the ill-gotten billions in oligarch hands; the U.S. government is spending millions of dollars on upkeep for frozen superyachts, for example, but can’t yet turn them into money for Ukraine. And second, the offensive has not split the oligarchs from Putin: To the contrary, a Kremlin source tells Baker, “his power is much stronger because now they’re in his hands.”

At any rate, while the hunt for $60 billion or so in gaudy loot is fun to read about, the real sanctions fight is over Russia’s frozen central bank reserves—two-thirds of which are in the European Union—and the ongoing efforts to strangle its energy revenues without killing the global economy. Baker is outstanding on these big issues, whether that’s with a Present at the Creation-esque story of the fight over Russia’s reserves and the ensuing battle to seize them, or an explanation of the fiendishly complicated details of the “oil price cap” that hasn’t managed to cap Russian oil revenues much at all. More on those bigger fights would have made a remarkable book a downright stunner.

The Western sanctions on Russia, as sweeping and unprecedented as they are, have not ended Putin’s ability to prosecute the war. They have made life more difficult for ordinary Russians and brought down Russia’s energy export revenues, but they have not yet severed the sinews of war. “But, in fact, the West didn’t hit Russia with the kitchen sink,” Baker writes. Greater enforcement of sanctions, especially on energy, will be crucial to ratchet up the pressure and start to actually punish Putin, she argues. The one thing that is unlikely is that the sanctions battle will end anytime soon—not with Putin’s Russia, and not with other revisionist great powers such as China, whose one potential weakness is the asymmetric might of U.S. money.

“As long as Putin is sitting in the Kremlin,” Baker concludes, “the economic war will continue.”

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Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Estimated to Witness Robust Growth Owing to Increasing Consumption in Packaging Industry

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), also known as polyester, is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family that is clear, strong, and dimensionally stable. It is widely used in beverage, food, and other packaging, as well as in textile fiber manufacturing. PET is lightweight, transparent, odorless, tasteless, resistant to moisture, and economically recyclable. Bottled water and soft drinks constitute the largest PET packaging market. Apart from packaging, PET is also used in thermoforming applications for manufacturing automotive parts, medical devices, and white goods.

The global polyethylene terephthalate Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 53.53 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.6% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2031, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights. Market Dynamics: The increasing consumption of PET in the packaging industry is expected to drive the global polyethylene terephthalate market growth over the forecast period. PET is highly preferred in packaging applications owing to its transparency, lightweight, and durability properties. According to European PET Bottle Platform statistics, around 60% of PET produced globally is used for packaging water, carbonated soft drinks and other beverages. Additionally, expanding food and beverage industry is also fueling the demand for PET in food packaging applications. Furthermore, PET fibers are widely gaining popularity in the textile industry due to their moisture wicking and quick drying properties. Another factor supporting the market growth is the superior recyclability of PET, which is boosting its adoption in sustainable packaging applications. Recycled PET (rPET) offers an eco-friendly alternative to virgin PET as it significantly lowers the carbon footprint of products. Leading brands are focusing on increasing the share of recycled content in PET bottles to move towards a circular economy. For instance, Coca-Cola aims to make its packaging 100% recyclable globally by 2025. SWOT Analysis Strength: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is durable, lightweight and versatile, making it suitable for various packaging applications. It provides excellent protection against moisture, gas and microorganisms. It can also be recycled and reused many times. PET is inexpensive to produce compared to glass and other materials. Weakness: PET requires higher energy consumption during manufacturing and recycling processes compared to other materials. Additionally, discarded PET bottles take a very long time to degrade in landfills and pose environmental issues. Leaching of antimony from PET during recycling is also a concern. Opportunity: Growing demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions presents an opportunity for PET market players. Increasing health consciousness is driving the demand for bottled water and beverages, boosting the PET market. The high recycling rate of PET in developed countries can be replicated in other regions as well. Threats: Stricter environmental regulations pertaining to packaging waste recycling may increase compliance costs for PET producers. Substitution threat exists from alternative materials that are more sustainable such as paper, glass and bioplastics. Volatility in crude oil prices affects the raw material costs for PET. Key Takeaways The global polyethylene terephthalate market size is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. The market size is projected to reach US$ 153.81 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period. Regional analysis: The Asia Pacific region currently dominates the global PET market with the largest share, led by China, India and other developing countries. Rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes in the region have been driving the demand for packaged food and beverages. North America and Europe are also major markets for PET owing to high recycling rates and stringent regulations favoring recyclable packaging. Key players: Key players operating in the polyethylene terephthalate market are Medtro, Petroquim, Indorama Ventures, Mossi&Ghisolfi Group, JBF Industries, OCTAL, Dhunseri Petrochem & Tea, Lotte Chemical, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Zhejiang Hengyi Group, SABIC, Reliance Industries, EIPET, NEO GROUP, Selenis, and Donghua Polyethylene Terephthalate.Get more insights on this topic: https://www.newswirestats.com/polyethylene-terephthalate-pet-market-size-and-outlook/

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The flame retardant masterbatch market is expected to witness market growth at a rate of 9.70% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028 is expected to reach USD 3.77 billion by 2028.