... global lithium market is heading towards a surplus: by the end of 2024, global supply will exceed demand by more than 10%, according to the latest quarterly forecast from the Australian Department of Industry, Science, and Resources. Global lithium production in 2024 is expected to reach 1.28 million tons, while consumption will be "only" 1.16 million tons (in lithium carbonate equivalent, one of the products derived from lithium). For comparison, in 2022, global demand for lithium exceeded ...

... Following the first half of 2025, "Rusal" reported an adjusted loss under IFRS of $194 million compared to a profit of $446 million in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA: $748 million (down from $786 million the previous year) Aluminum Production: 1.924 million tons (-1.7% year-on-year) In Hong Kong trading, RUAL shares have increased by +1.5% . RUSAL: Adjusted Loss in H1 2025, Weaker EBITDA and Production Decline—What Does This Mean for Investors? Key Financial Results Adjusted ...

... resources economically inexpedient. The main reason for the existence of natural monopolies is the need for significant capital investments, the creation and maintenance of which requires high costs. Features of natural monopolies: Economies of scale: Such industries are characterized by high economies of scale. This means that as production volumes increase, the cost of a unit of production or service decreases. For example, the costs of creating an electrical grid or a railway line are significant, but as the volume of services increases, the costs per unit become lower. High ...

... that the boundaries between traditional financial services and cryptocurrencies are gradually fading. Such initiatives—from industrial projects to user services—are forming a more mature ecosystem. Strengthening the infrastructure enhances the reliability ... ..., which in the long term attracts even more investors and users. The introduction of new technologies, whether through local production of equipment or the integration of DeFi services into wallets, promotes the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and the ...

... top coins. This has largely been a result of the active expansion of the Tron stablecoin protocol and the development of DeFi products on its platform. Recently, the Tron Foundation hinted at plans to raise up to $1 billion for the repurchase of additional ... ... Litecoin. These cases demonstrate that the integration of cryptocurrencies extends beyond the IT sector—players from various industries see digital assets as a strategic reserve. Such moves further legitimize cryptocurrencies in the eyes of the general ...