Via Metal Miner The Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) dropped by 5.47% from December to January. Overall, renewable energy materials and battery metals experienced a somewhat bullish Q4. However, weak demand within China weighed heavily on metals like lithium and copper, and many market analysts expect the incoming Trump administration to place additional bearish sentiment on renewable energy initiatives. Lithium Market Remains Bullish in the Long Term In October 2024, Rio Tinto agreed to acquire Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion. This clearly…
