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Antimony Ingot is rapidly becoming a “strategic mineral” that the world is competing for. It is not only about scarcity, but about its crucial role in clean energy and national defense security.

Lead Bullion & Battery Market: The Metal Power Driving the New Energy World In an era of rapid change in energy and technology, lead remains at the heart of the global battery industry. Especially Lead Bullion (crude lead), refined from Galena ore (PbS) through sintering and blast furnace smelting, then purified to 99.97% pure lead under ASTM B29 standards. This refined lead is essential for producing lead-acid batteries widely used in automobiles, backup power systems (UPS), and energy infrastructure. With global energy prices and shipping costs surging, the Lead Bullion market has regained attention. Particularly in battery production and recycling, recycled lead can reduce energy consumption by up to 75% compared to primary smelting, aligning with the principles of the Circular Economy and ESG standards valued worldwide. Between 2025–2030, the world is entering the era of Secondary Lead — high-quality, environmentally friendly recycled lead expected to account for 60–70% of global demand. This opens new opportunities for Thai manufacturers to build Closed-loop Systems, ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience.

“Thai Natural Rubber: From Plantations to Global Strategic Commodity” Published: March 28, 2026 Thailand is not just a rubber producer—it is the world’s leading exporter, holding over 30% of global natural rubber exports. Thai rubber has become the backbone of industries worldwide, from automotive and medical to construction. This article explores Thailand’s strengths and the future direction of the rubber industry in the EV era and the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy.